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US cancels consular appointments in UAE citing security conditions, as missiles are reported
July 13, 2026 at 08:57 PM · Updated 96d ago
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The United States has canceled all consular appointments at its embassy in the United Arab Emirates through July 15, citing security conditions in the region.
- The U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi announced the cancellation of appointments from July 13 to 15, instructing American citizens not to attend.
- The embassy confirmed it remains under mandatory departure status for non‑essential government staff and that routine visa services are still suspended.
- The UAE’s National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority said the missiles launched on Saturday night did not reach Emirati territory.


