Dubai Country Council
This country council site has been established as a means to facilitate communication
between the U.S. Embassy and U.S. organizations operating in this city/region.
Dubai Country Council
The Dubai Country Council web site has been established as a means to facilitate communication between U.S. Businesses and the U.S. Embassy. The site is linked to the main Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) database and you may use your OSAC user account to access additional content within this site.
Dubai Country Council meetings are normally held on the third Sunday of each month. Those wishing to attend upcoming meetings should monitor the website for specific meeting announcements, or contact Crispin Webster, Country Council Chairman, at +9714 319 9504, or crispin.webster@db.com.
Crime and Safety Reports
Crime & Safety
Middle East / N. Africa
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Algeria
This is an annual report produced in conjunction with the Regional Security Office at U.S.
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Crime & Safety
Middle East / N. Africa
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Tunisia
The following is an annual report produced in conjunction with the U.S.
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Crime & Safety
Middle East / N. Africa
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Iraq
The following is an annual report produced in conjunction with the U.S.
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Crime & Safety
Middle East / N. Africa
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Qatar
The following is an annual report produced in conjunction with the U.S. Embassy Doha.
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Crime & Safety
Middle East / N. Africa
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United Arab Emirates
This is an annual report produced in conjunction with the Regional Security Office at U.S. Consulate Dubai.
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Featured Reports
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Middle East / N. Africa
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United Arab Emirates
On August 6, authorities from the United Arab Emirates reported that the damage sustained to the Japanese M. Star oil tanker on July 29 was likely caused by a small explosive-laden boat. Evidence includes the blast size, location and appearance, explosive residue on the tanker, and eyewitness reports from the crew.
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Consular Affairs Bulletins
Middle East / N. Africa
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Jordan
Jordan media report that is it investigating an explosion that took place on a road in the town of Sahab outside Amman on August 30. There was traffic in the area but no damage to vehicles or passersby.
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Safety & Security
Worldwide
The OSAC Cyber Awareness Bulletin is a compilation of open source news articles regarding information and cyber-related threats. The bulletin is intended to highlight new and emerging cyber threats, provide potential mitigation measures, and educate the reader.
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OSAC Publication
Worldwide
Representatives of the Department of State’s Bureau of Diplomatic Security and global private sector security professionals visit the NYSE to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Overseas Security Advisory Council or OSAC.
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Hot Topic
Worldwide
Please find the latest edition of the OSAC Regional Analysis Bulletin (RAB). This week’s bulletin contains articles discussing the ongoing public sector strike in South Africa, the potential for civil unrest associated with food and electricity shortages in Egypt, and the continuing rise of violent crime in Venezuela.
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