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Foreign Office issues fresh travel advice for several Gulf states as renewed tensions in the Middle East threaten recovery in demand

Middle East
Dea Jusufi
14 July 2026

The Foreign Office has issued fresh travel advice for several Gulf states following a return to conflict in the Middle East, warning the situation remains unpredictable after further attacks in the region.

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The revised advice stops short of advising against travel but warns that hostilities could resume at short notice following the collapse of the US-Iran ceasefire

The new advice, published on Monday (13 July), stops short of advising against travel to the Middle East, but warns that hostilities could resume at short notice after the US and Iran's ceasefire lapsed last week.

British nationals in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Oman are advised to follow any guidance from local authorities, monitor local and international media, keep departure plans under review, and be prepared to shelter indoors if instructed.