Thousands of tourists trapped on UAE cruise ships as more explosions rock Dubai

Thousands of people are stuck on six massive cruise ships in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, as well as Doha, with holidaymakers unable to leave as escape routes by air and sea have been closed off


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