Current Incidents

U.S. Department of State ordered non-emergency U.S. government personnel and family members to leave the UAE and advised reconsidering travel due to threats of armed conflict and terrorism noted risk of drone/missile attacks and disruptions to commercial flights.

First Etihad Rail passenger service arrived in Abu Dhabi from Fujairah (trial) indicates new rail connectivity with passenger services set to expand from 30 September 2026.

Israeli forces fatally shot a 15-year-old Palestinian during a raid in the West Bank part of reported surge in violence in the occupied territory since October 2023.

Israeli strike hit a tent sheltering displaced people in central Gaza, killing at least three including an 8-year-old boy ongoing strikes and casualties reported in Gaza.

Two Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps members reported killed in an attack by unknown gunmen in western Iran — cited as part of regional security incidents.