Terror threat
Jun 15th 2008, 4:49 pm
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Terror threat
We had a circular from the FCO at work saying the terror threat has been raised to high in the UAE. Anyone else get anything similar? Their website is down so I can't read the detail but imagine it is fairly bland.
Jun 15th 2008, 4:54 pm
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Re: Terror threat
From FCO:
Still current at: 15 June 2008
Updated: 14 June 2008
Travel Summary
* The vast majority of visits to the UAE are trouble-free. The main type of incident for which British nationals required consular assistance in the UAE in 2007 was for dealing with arrests or detentions, mostly related to alcohol or drugs. There is a zero tolerance policy towards such offences and the penalties can be severe: for example, driving after consuming even the tiniest amount of alcohol or drugs can result in imprisonment. See the Local Laws and Customs section of this advice for more details.
* There is a high threat from terrorism. We believe terrorists may be planning to carry out attacks in the UAE. Attacks could be indescriminate and could happen at any time, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers such as residential compounds, military, oil, transport and aviation interests. You should maintain a high level of security awareness, particularly in public places.
* The penalties for drug trafficking, drug smuggling and drug possession of even residual amounts of drugs are severe. There is a zero tolerance policy towards drugs, including any found in the system. Care should also be taken about the import of prescription drugs and some over-the-counter drugs. See the Local Laws and Customs section of this advice for more details.
* We strongly recommend that you obtain comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling. You should check any exclusions, and that your policy covers you for the activities you want to undertake. See the General (Insurance) section of this advice and Travel Insurance for more details.
Safety and security
Terrorism
There is a high threat from terrorism. We believe terrorists may be planning to carry out attacks in the UAE. Attacks could be indescriminate and could happen at any time, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers such as residential compounds, military, oil, transport and aviation interests. You should maintain a high level of security awareness, particularly in public places. For more general information see Terrorism Abroad.
Has the terrorism threat just been raised, can't remember it being at that level before??
Still current at: 15 June 2008
Updated: 14 June 2008
Travel Summary
* The vast majority of visits to the UAE are trouble-free. The main type of incident for which British nationals required consular assistance in the UAE in 2007 was for dealing with arrests or detentions, mostly related to alcohol or drugs. There is a zero tolerance policy towards such offences and the penalties can be severe: for example, driving after consuming even the tiniest amount of alcohol or drugs can result in imprisonment. See the Local Laws and Customs section of this advice for more details.
* There is a high threat from terrorism. We believe terrorists may be planning to carry out attacks in the UAE. Attacks could be indescriminate and could happen at any time, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers such as residential compounds, military, oil, transport and aviation interests. You should maintain a high level of security awareness, particularly in public places.
* The penalties for drug trafficking, drug smuggling and drug possession of even residual amounts of drugs are severe. There is a zero tolerance policy towards drugs, including any found in the system. Care should also be taken about the import of prescription drugs and some over-the-counter drugs. See the Local Laws and Customs section of this advice for more details.
* We strongly recommend that you obtain comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling. You should check any exclusions, and that your policy covers you for the activities you want to undertake. See the General (Insurance) section of this advice and Travel Insurance for more details.
Safety and security
Terrorism
There is a high threat from terrorism. We believe terrorists may be planning to carry out attacks in the UAE. Attacks could be indescriminate and could happen at any time, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers such as residential compounds, military, oil, transport and aviation interests. You should maintain a high level of security awareness, particularly in public places. For more general information see Terrorism Abroad.
Has the terrorism threat just been raised, can't remember it being at that level before??
Jun 15th 2008, 4:59 pm
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Re: Terror threat
There were some non-specific threats made recently against Western interests in the Gulf by some AQ-affiliated bunch in Yemen, IIRC.
That said, the FCO advice mentions the threat of terrorism on almost every country you care to check.
For example: Belgium.
http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travelling-...europe/belgium
Not quite as specific, but still mentioned.
That said, the FCO advice mentions the threat of terrorism on almost every country you care to check.
For example: Belgium.
http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travelling-...europe/belgium
Not quite as specific, but still mentioned.
Last edited by littlejimmy; Jun 15th 2008 at 5:04 pm.
Jun 15th 2008, 5:05 pm
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Re: Terror threat
There were some non-specific threats made recently against Western interests in the Gulf by some AQ-affiliated bunch in Yemen, IIRC.
That said, the FCO advice mentions the threat of terrorism on almost every country you care to check.
For example: Belgium.
http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travelling-...europe/belgium
Not quite as specific, but still mentioned.
That said, the FCO advice mentions the threat of terrorism on almost every country you care to check.
For example: Belgium.
http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travelling-...europe/belgium
Not quite as specific, but still mentioned.
Jun 16th 2008, 10:37 am
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Re: Terror threat
There goes the Jumeriah Beach Hotel summer bookings...
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage...cle1296852.ece
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage...cle1296852.ece
Jun 16th 2008, 10:43 am
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Re: Terror threat
There goes the Jumeriah Beach Hotel summer bookings...
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage...cle1296852.ece
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage...cle1296852.ece
Jun 16th 2008, 10:46 am
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Re: Terror threat
There goes the Jumeriah Beach Hotel summer bookings...
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage...cle1296852.ece
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage...cle1296852.ece
Jun 16th 2008, 10:49 am
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Jun 16th 2008, 10:53 am
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Jun 16th 2008, 10:53 am
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Re: Terror threat
Jun 16th 2008, 10:58 am
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hmmmm...nice
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Re: Terror threat
Jun 16th 2008, 11:01 am
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Re: Terror threat
Working in the UAE equivalent of the twin towers, I feel slightly nervous. Particularly as security here is so slack. Or more or less nonexistent.
Jun 16th 2008, 11:02 am
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Re: Terror threat
MM, xx
Last edited by Madam Medusa; Jun 16th 2008 at 11:03 am. Reason: typo
Jun 16th 2008, 11:03 am
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Re: Terror threat
There goes the Jumeriah Beach Hotel summer bookings...
www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/expats/article1296852.ece
www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/expats/article1296852.ece
MM, xx