UK
Warns of Terror Threat in UAE
The UK government is warning the United Arab Emirates and the approximately
120,000 British expatriates who live there about an increased risk of
a terrorist attack.
‘There is a high threat from terrorism,’ an e-mail from the
British Embassy indicated. ‘Terrorists may be planning to carry out
attacks in the U.A.E.’
The message, delivered to registered UK expats in the emirates, read:
‘terrorist attacks could be indiscriminate 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.’
The U.A.E., where foreigners make up at least 80 percent of the population,
is currently positioned at the highest possible level of risk for a terrorist
attack. However, the embassy is not altering its advisory for visitors
to the U.A.E. and is not encouraging travellers to cancel their vacation
plans in the emirates.
