Nepali National Confirmed Dead in UAE Drone Incident Near Abu Dhabi Airport

Kathmandu. A Nepali national who died in connection with the drone attack incident in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been identified. The Nepali Embassy in Abu Dhabi issued a statement on Monday, officially confirming the identity of the deceased Nepali citizen.

According to the embassy, 29-year-old Dibas Shrestha, a permanent resident of Gorkha district, died during the incident while neutralizing a drone launched by Iran at the Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi.

He was working as a security guard at the 'Middle East Company' in the UAE. The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs provided the official information regarding Shrestha's tragic demise to the embassy. The Nepali Embassy expressed deep sorrow over this incident, wishing eternal peace to the departed soul and extending heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family.

The embassy clarified that it is ready to facilitate all necessary procedures, including the prompt repatriation of the deceased Shrestha's mortal remains to Nepal once the current situation stabilizes.

Meanwhile, considering the sensitive situation that has developed, the Nepali Embassy has issued a special appeal to all Nepali citizens residing in the UAE to remain safe.

The embassy urged all Nepalis not to panic and to exercise restraint, advising them to stay in safe locations and fully comply with all security standards issued by the UAE government.