UAE Presidential adviser denies financial aid to Iran and visa cancellation reports

UAE Presidential Adviser Dr. Anwar Gargash has denied reports that the United Arab Emirates provided financial assistance to Iran

UAE Presidential Adviser Dr. Anwar Gargash has denied reports that the United Arab Emirates provided financial assistance to Iran or cancelled the visas of citizens from any particular country or group.

In a statement issued from Abu Dhabi, Gargash said reports claiming that the UAE had provided financial facilities to Iran were completely unfounded. He described the allegations as false claims being circulated against the United Arab Emirates and stressed that the country had not provided financial support to Tehran.

Gargash also addressed reports circulating on social media about the cancellation of UAE visas for certain individuals. He rejected these claims as inaccurate, saying that no visas had been cancelled for any particular group or country as part of the UAE’s response to the current regional situation.

In a statement posted on the social media platform X, the UAE presidential adviser said that misinformation was being spread across some social media platforms. He urged people to focus on facts and actual developments rather than relying on rumours and unverified reports.

Gargash emphasized that facts on the ground and concrete actions were more important than speculation. He said the UAE was focused on dealing with the rapidly changing situation in the region while also preparing for future developments.

The adviser further denied reports that the residency permits of workers had been cancelled. According to him, claims suggesting that workers were being forced to leave the UAE because their residency permits had been revoked were also baseless.

He similarly rejected reports regarding financial support or facilities allegedly provided to Iran, reiterating that such claims did not reflect the UAE’s actual position or actions.

The clarification comes amid heightened regional tensions and an increase in information circulating online about governments’ diplomatic and economic responses to developments in the Middle East. Social media platforms have become a major source of rapidly spreading claims, making it difficult for users to distinguish between verified information and unsubstantiated allegations.

Gargash’s comments appear aimed at directly addressing several claims being circulated about the UAE’s policies. By rejecting reports concerning financial assistance to Iran, visa cancellations and workers’ residency permits, he sought to clarify what he described as misinformation targeting the country.

The UAE government has repeatedly emphasized the importance of stability, diplomacy and regional security in dealing with developments in the Middle East. Gargash’s latest statement similarly indicated that Abu Dhabi’s priority was to manage the current circumstances and prepare for possible future developments rather than respond to rumours circulating online.

He also urged the public to assess developments based on verified facts and official actions. His remarks underline the UAE’s position that social media reports should not be treated as reliable without confirmation from official sources.

The statement comes at a time when regional developments are being closely monitored across the Gulf and wider Middle East. With reports and claims spreading rapidly online, official clarifications have become increasingly important for governments seeking to communicate their positions and prevent misinformation from creating further uncertainty.

Gargash’s denial therefore serves as a clarification of the UAE’s position: the country has not provided financial assistance to Iran, has not cancelled visas on the basis of nationality or group affiliation, and has not cancelled workers’ residency permits as claimed in circulating reports.