UAE Consulate issues fresh travel advisory to Hong Kong

Monday, 11 November 2019 13:39

UAE citizens travelling to Hong Kong have been "advised to be cautious" as anti-government protests in the island nation enters into the sixth month.

"Should there be an emergency, they must contact +852 28661823 or the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation call centre on +971 800 44444," the UAE Consulate in Hong Kong said on Twitter.

They also urged Emirati nationals to "register with the Twajudi Service".

Due to the demonstrations and protests in the Central, Sai Wan Ho, Shatin, Kwai Fong, Tung Chung, Tseung Kwan O, UAE Citizens in Hong Kong are advised to be cautious and should have any emergency to contact on +85228661823 +97180044444, and to register in the Twajudi Service.
— UAE Consulate in HK (@UAEinHongKong) November 11, 2019

On Monday, a protestor suffered critical injuries after a police officer fired live rounds to disperse the crowds.

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