UAE imposes major Mali travel ban, urges nationals to return home

The Ministry announced the ban on Tuesday in response to developments in the West African nation

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December 10, 2025

UAE nationals currently in Mali have been urged to contact the emergency hotline. Image: Canva

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The UAE's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a travel ban for its citizens to Mali, urging those currently there to leave as soon as possible. This announcement follows recent developments in the West African country, with citizens advised to contact an emergency hotline.

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The UAE's MoFA has issued a travel ban for its citizens to the Republic of Mali.
UAE nationals in Mali are urged to leave the country as soon as they can.
Citizens should contact the emergency hotline for help during crises.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has imposed a travel ban on UAE nationals travelling to the Republic of Mali, and has urged citizens currently in the country to depart and return at the earliest opportunity.

The Ministry announced the ban on Tuesday in response to developments in the West African nation.

The Ministry stressed the importance of adhering to its instructions and alerts, and exercising the highest levels of caution.

UAE nationals currently in Mali have been urged to contact the emergency hotline, which is available at all times for nationals abroad in cases of emergency or crisis.

The hotline number is +971 800 24.