The Foreign Office has issued an urgent alert to UK travellers heading to 16 countries amid 'serious concerns' over rising regional tensions. In an alert issued on Thursday (January 15), the Foreign Office said: 'There is a heightened risk of regional tension. It comes after the UK Foreign Office warned travellers heading to Dubai of potential 'terrorist attacks' that could target British nationals in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The Foreign Office warns that terrorists may try to carry out attacks in the UAE, including Dubai - which welcomes up to 16 million international visitors every year. The government department writes: 'There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK interests and British nationals, including from groups and individuals who view the UK and British nationals as targets.

Source: Daily Mail January 16, 2026 13:26 UTC