GULF
President Yoweri Museveni on Tuesday held a telephone conversation with United Arab Emirates (UAE) President, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, during which he expressed Uganda’s solidarity with the Gulf nation following blatant Iranian attacks targeting the UAE’s sovereignty, security and safety of its people.
This was confirmed by the Ugandan Embassy in Abu Dhabi and reports published by the Emirates News Agency (WAM English). During the call, the two leaders discussed the prevailing security situation in the region.
WAM English reported that both sides emphasised the need to halt escalation and return to dialogue and diplomacy in order to safeguard regional security and stability.
Meanwhile, the Ugandan Embassy in the UAE has reassured Ugandans living and working in the Gulf state that the situation remains stable despite ongoing unrest in parts of the region.
“Authorities have confirmed that conditions remain stable across the country,” the embassy said in a follow-up advisory issued on March 3, calling on nationals to remain vigilant.
“Current guidance from the authorities indicates that normal life continues where safe, but everyone should be vigilant and comply with precautionary alerts especially during emergency notifications,” the advisory added.
The embassy said it remains fully operational and ready to offer consular services where necessary.
However, Ugandan workers in the UAE have been urged to strictly adhere to local laws and official guidance.
“We advise you all to carry valid ID all the time as required by the law, monitor local media and official channels for updates,” the embassy stated.
More than 160,000 Ugandans live and work in the UAE, with about 50,000 in domestic labour mainly in the hospitality, security and among other domestic service sectors. The embassy urged Ugandans to rely only on official communication channels for credible information as regional tensions continue.
