Government has approved a contingency fund of $1.96 million to support the possible evacuation of Fijian nationals from the Middle East as tensions in the region continue.
The decision was endorsed by Cabinet in response to the ongoing 2026 Middle East conflict, with authorities preparing for a worst-case scenario should conditions deteriorate further.
According to Government, there are currently 751 Fijians residing across the Middle East and surrounding regions, including in United Arab Emirates, Qatar, as well as those serving in Fiji’s military deployments in Sinai and the Golan Heights.
Officials have confirmed that all Fijian nationals in these areas have been accounted for and are safe at this stage.
The contingency funding will be used to facilitate evacuation logistics if required, including transport, coordination and emergency support.
Government said it remains committed to safeguarding the wellbeing of all Fijians abroad and will continue to monitor developments closely.
