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Updated Travel Advisories for Cypriots in the Middle East

Published February 28, 2026, 17:06
Updated Travel Advisories for Cypriots in the Middle East

The Cypriot Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued updated travel advisories for Cypriot citizens planning to travel to the Middle East, due to the escalating security situation in the region. These advisories concern eight countries: the United Arab Emirates, Iraq, Israel, Qatar, Kuwait, Lebanon, the Kingdom of Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia, and recommend avoiding all travel to them. This decision comes after an assessment of the current security situation and within the framework of increased readiness of Cypriot authorities, with additional security measures in critical infrastructure. Simultaneously, reports indicate interceptions of missiles in the Dubai sky and concern among tourists in the area.