Category - Middle East

4
Jul

Egypt: warning to US citizens

Warning – EGYPT – U.S. TRAVEL WARNING – Countrywide – Warns U.S. citizens to defer travel to Egypt and U.S. citizens living in Egypt to depart at this time because of the continuing political and social unrest. Department of State ordered the departure of non-emergency U.S. government personnel and family members from Egypt due to […]

2
Jul

Egypt: warning from Ottawa

Jul 2, 2013 EGYPT – AVOID NON-ESSENTIAL TRAVEL Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada advises against non-essential travel to Egypt due to the unpredictable security situation and continued demonstrations throughout the country. We recommend that Canadians register with the Registration of Canadians Abroad service. Regional Advisory for the Sinai Peninsula (except coastal resorts) Foreign Affairs, […]

13
Jun

Cairo: EgyptAir sit-in was brief

CAIRO: Pilots for national carrier EgyptAir on Thursday ended a brief protest after the civil aviation minister promised to meet their demands for better pay, the official MENA news agency reported. The pilots began a sit-in earlier on Thursday, calling for an increase in salaries and more benefits. The protest disrupted several flights out of […]

28
May

UAE: no visa for Canadians (regular passports) as of June 1

The Embassy of the United Arab Emirates is pleased to announce that beginning June 1st, 2013, the Government of the United Arab Emirates will be restoring the previous visit entry requirements to the UAE, whereby regular Canadian passport holders will not require a visa to enter the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Canadian passport holders will […]

25
Apr

Jordan: Amman: UK travel advice: avoid downtown on 26 April after midday prayers

You should avoid large crowds, political gatherings and demonstrations. Violent incidents have taken place at the Zaatari refugee camp and on several university campuses. Stay away from downtown Amman and other towns and cities after Friday midday prayers https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/jordan

16
Apr

Egypt: Update from Ottawa: Health

For the latest Travel Health Notices and information on vaccinations, outbreaks and diseases, consult the website of the Public Health Agency of Canada. The Agency strongly recommends that you consult with a travel medicine clinic or health care provider preferably six weeks before departure. The Agency publishes travel health advice for Egypt. Medical facilities Medical […]