Sofia Blandini, a Bolognese student currently in Dubai, shares her worries about her friend Greta, who has been moved to a different hotel than their group. Greta is accompanied by other students from her course, but for Sofia, who considers Greta as her sister and best friend, the separation weighs heavily. They are trying to stay connected and share concerns about their circumstances although they are apart.

The group of students spends their time glued to their phones, trying to grasp the situation unfolding outside their hotel, amidst alarming noises that have been a consistent companion to their stay in the city. Sofia describes the emotional strain of fearing for their safety while being confined in a bunker-like setting. Their daily lives have transformed into a cycle of uncertainty, as they await more information on the situation.

This incident highlights the global interconnectedness of crises, where the implications of events in one location can affect people from various parts of the world. The students' experience in Dubai reflects not only their individual challenges but also broader concerns regarding safety and security that many travelers face during unforeseen emergencies.