The United Arab Emirates has allowed its citizens to travel to Lebanon starting June 29, according to Emirati media. The move marks a shift in travel policy amid the ongoing diplomatic landscape surrounding Lebanon.
The United Arab Emirates announced it will permit its citizens to travel to Lebanon from June 29, 2026. The decision signals a shift in the UAE's travel policy toward Lebanon, a country that has faced prolonged political and economic crises. The announcement comes at a time of ongoing uncertainty over the implementation of the November 2024 ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, which called for the Lebanese army to deploy south of the Litani River alongside an IDF withdrawal. As The Zioneer reported on June 13, the United States was expected to greenlight the gradual return of the Lebanese army to the area, though progress has been stalled. The UAE's new travel allowance may reflect broader diplomatic re-engagement with Lebanon.
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