The Embassy of the Republic of Fiji in Abu Dhabi has issued a public advisory urging Fijians living and working across the United Arab Emirates and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries to take precautionary measures amid heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
The advisory follows the war between Israel, the United States and Iran, with the Embassy stressing that the safety and wellbeing of Fijian nationals in the region remains its top priority.
Fijians in the UAE and GCC states — including Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar and Kuwait — have been advised to shelter in place where necessary, remain indoors, comply fully with instructions from local authorities and avoid non-essential travel.
In a statement, the Embassy said it is actively coordinating with authorities in the UAE and other accredited countries to monitor the situation closely and respond to any emerging risks.
It added that it is also working in close liaison with Headquarters in Suva and the Fiji Mission in Israel to track regional security developments.
The Embassy has urged members of the Fijian community to remain calm, vigilant and attentive to official updates, noting that the guidance issued at this stage is purely precautionary.
It reassured Fijians that should evacuation or further action become necessary, clear and official instructions will be communicated in a timely manner.
The Fiji Embassy in Abu Dhabi reaffirmed its commitment to remaining vigilant and to safeguarding the welfare of all Fijians living and working throughout the UAE, the Gulf region and the wider Middle East and North Africa.
