The United Arab Emirates on Friday reiterated its call on its citizens not to travel to Lebanon over the deteriorating security situation in the country.

A statement issued by the Foreign Ministry also asked UAE nationals currently in Lebanon to leave the country immediately and coordinate with the country's embassy to facilitate their travel. The statement urged UAE citizens to abide by the travel warning pending another decision from the Foreign Ministry. It urged them to take precautions while traveling abroad and read travel advices on the ministry's website. The UAE first advised its citizens to avoid travel to Lebanon in May 2012. [Link]