ABU DHABI // The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has advised Emiratis against travelling to the UK after a terrorist attack killed seven people in London on Saturday.
Ahmed Al Dhaheri, assistant under-secretary for consular affairs, said the ministry issued the warning following concerns about the safety of Emiratis abroad and is based on the ministry’s assessment of risks and threats.
The ministry advised Emiratis in the UK to be cautious and avoid public areas.
Citizens abroad will be kept updated about any security developments, the ministry said.
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SUE GRAY'S FINDINGS
"Whatever the initial intent, what took place at many of these gatherings and the
way in which they developed was not in line with Covid guidance at the time.
"Many of these events should not have been allowed to happen. It is also the case that some of the
more junior civil servants believed that their involvement in some of these events was permitted given the attendance of senior leaders.
"The senior leadership at the centre, both political and official, must bear responsibility for this culture.
"I found that some staff had witnessed or been subjected to behaviours at work which they had felt concerned about but at times felt unable to raise properly.
"I was made aware of multiple examples of a lack of respect and poor treatment of security and cleaning staff. This was unacceptable."
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