The UK’s Foreign Office cited the US alert, stating that ‘terrorists are very likely to try to carry out attacks in the UAE.’
Several Western countries, including the United States and United Kingdom, issued security alerts over the weekend warning their citizens of credible threats targeting Jewish and Israeli communities and sites within the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The US embassy and consulate in the UAE, in a statement released Friday, urged Americans to avoid locations associated with these groups, citing intelligence about potential attacks.
The UK Foreign Office echoed the US alert, warning terrorists are “very likely to try to carry out attacks in the UAE.” These developments follow Israel’s National Security Council advising Israelis to avoid non-essential travel to the UAE, citing increased hostile actions from Iran and its proxy groups such as Hezbollah and Hamas, motivated by retaliatory aims amid ongoing conflicts.
The tensions are underscored by a spate of violence including the 2024 abduction and killing of an Israeli-Moldovan rabbi in Dubai, with alleged links to Iranian involvement, which Tehran denies. Israel and the UAE normalized relations in 2020, yet the conflict in Gaza and regional dynamics have heightened security concerns.
As of this report, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs has not responded to requests for comment on the threat alerts. Citizens and travelers in the UAE have been advised to stay vigilant, monitor local media, and follow guidance from authorities to mitigate risks amid rising regional tensions.