The government of Ghana has begun arrangements to evacuate its nationals living in the United Arab Emirates amid escalating security concerns across the Middle East following intensifying regional hostilities.
Officials confirmed that Ghana’s diplomatic missions in the UAE have initiated the evacuation process as part of precautionary measures designed to ensure the safety of Ghanaian citizens living and working in the Gulf state. The move comes as tensions across the Middle East have surged in recent weeks, prompting several countries to review travel advisories and begin contingency evacuations for their nationals in the region.
According to information released by Ghanaian authorities, the evacuation initiative forms part of a broader emergency response plan activated by the government to protect its citizens abroad. Earlier, the Ghana Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that an emergency preparedness framework had been put in place as regional tensions intensified.
In a travel advisory, the ministry said: “An emergency preparedness plan has been activated,” adding that the government had already begun taking steps to assist citizens in affected areas and assess evacuation needs.
The advisory also urged Ghanaians in the Middle East to remain vigilant and follow guidance issued by local authorities and Ghana’s diplomatic missions. Officials advised citizens to avoid large gatherings, stay away from sensitive locations, and maintain regular contact with Ghanaian embassies in their respective countries.
The evacuation effort comes against the backdrop of growing geopolitical tensions involving Iran, Israel, and the United States, which have heightened security risks across the Gulf region. Several governments have begun contingency plans to safeguard their nationals as fears of wider instability increase.
Ghana has also called on all parties involved in the crisis to exercise restraint and pursue diplomatic solutions to avoid further escalation. In its advisory, the government appealed for calm and urged stakeholders to “exercise restraint, de-escalate, and return to diplomatic engagement in the interest of protecting lives.”
