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As war comes to Gulf states, migrant workers pay the highest price

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A plume of smoke rises following a reported explosion in Tehran on Feb 28.

At least 11 civilians have been killed in attacks across the Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Bahrain.

PHOTO: AFP

Zia ur-Rehman, Vivian Nereim and Aie Balagtas See

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ABU DHABI - Mr Murib Zaman worked as a driver in the United Arab Emirates for two decades, living more than 1,609km away from his family in northwestern Pakistan and sending home US$300 (S$378) each month.

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