UAE announces travel ban to Iran, Lebanon, Iraq

THE UAE's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has announced a ban on travel by UAE nationals to the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Lebanese Republic, and the Republic of Iraq owing to the current regional disturbances.

It has also urged all UAE citizens currently present in these countries to depart immediately and return to the UAE at the earliest possible time.

As part of the UAE’s commitment to monitoring the well-being of its citizens abroad and ensuring their safety, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasizes the importance of adhering to its issued guidelines and advisories.

It also calls on UAE nationals in Iran, Lebanon, and Iraq to contact the Ministry via the following number: +971 800 44444. These measures are taken as part of the precautionary steps implemented by the UAE to safeguard its citizens.