The United Arab Emirates has announced a set of precautionary measures affecting travellers from three African countries as part of efforts to strengthen preparedness against potential Ebola virus outbreaks.The measures, jointly issued by the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA) and the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP), apply to nationals and travellers from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan.Authorities said the decision is part of the UAE’s preventive and proactive public health strategy aimed at responding to developments linked to the Ebola virus while safeguarding national health security.Under the new directive, all new visas—including visit visas—for nationals of the three countries will be suspended. Entry into the UAE will also be restricted for travellers originating from or transiting through the affected countries before reaching the Emirates.However, officials clarified that travellers who have spent more than 21 consecutive days outside the listed countries prior to arrival will be exempt from the restrictions and will be allowed entry.Cindy has no idea how much it cost – Omega 256 defends ownership of ‘See You Tonight’ projectThe measures are set to take effect at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 6, 2026, and may be reviewed or extended depending on how the global health situation develops.Despite the travel restrictions, UAE authorities confirmed that cargo operations with the three countries will continue as normal. Transit flights will also remain operational to ensure uninterrupted movement of goods and international air traffic.The post UAE suspends new visas for Uganda, DRC and South Sudan over Ebola precaution appeared first on MBU.