Embassy Abu Dhabi Warden Message of January 8, 2009

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FOR CA/OCS/ACS/NESA AND NEA/ARP

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SUBJECT: Embassy Abu Dhabi Warden Message of January 8, 2009

Ref: Stott-Cooper Email of 08-Jan-2008


1. Following clearance from CA/OCS/ACS (REF),Embassy Abu Dhabi
transmitted the following consular warden message on Thursday,
January 8, 2009.

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Warden Message #01/2009:
Demonstration Scheduled in Abu Dhabi on Friday, January 9

The U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi has learned that the Abu Dhabi
government has granted permission for a peaceful demonstration in
support of the Palestinian people to take place Friday, January 9
along the Abu Dhabi Corniche. The demonstration is scheduled to
begin on Friday, January 9 at 4 p.m. in the vicinity of the Hilton
Hotel. The demonstration is then expected to proceed northward along
the Corniche. U.S. Mission personnel have been instructed to avoid
this area on the afternoon of January 9.

We remind American citizens that even demonstrations intended to be
peaceful can turn confrontational. American citizens are therefore
urged to avoid the areas of demonstrations if possible, and to
exercise caution if within the vicinity of any demonstrations.
American citizens should stay current with media coverage of local
and regional events and be aware of their surroundings at all
times.

Americans traveling abroad should regularly monitor the U.S.
Embassy's website http://abudhabi.usembassy.gov and the U.S.
Department of State's Bureau of Consular Affairs' website
http://travel.state.gov, where the current Worldwide Caution, Travel
Warnings, Travel Alerts, and Country Specific Information can be
found. The U.S. Embassy also encourages U.S. citizens to review to
"A Safe Trip Abroad," found at
http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/safety/ safety_1747.html , which
includes valuable security information for those both living and
traveling abroad. In addition to information on the Internet,
travelers may obtain up-to-date information on security conditions
by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the U.S. and Canada, or
outside the U.S. and Canada on a regular toll line at
1-202-501-4444.

Americans living or traveling in the UAE are encouraged to register
with the U.S. Embassy through the State Department's travel
registration website, https://travelregistration.state.gov, so that
they can obtain updated information on travel and security within
the UAE. Americans without Internet access may register directly
with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

As always, the United States Embassy in Abu Dhabi stands ready to
assist U.S. citizens 24 hours a day. For further information, please
visit us on the World Wide Web at http://abudhabi.usembassy.gov or
call +971-2-414-2200.

The U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi is located in the Embassies District,
Plot 38, Sector W59-02, Street No. 4, P.O. Box 4009. Telephone:
+971-2-414-2200, fax: +971-2-414-2241, email: abudhabiacs@state.gov,
on the web: http://abudhabi.usembassy.gov. For after-hours
emergencies in Abu Dhabi, call +971-2-414-2500 and ask for the Abu
Dhabi Duty Officer.

The U.S. Consulate General in Dubai is located on the 21st floor of
the Dubai World Trade Center, P.O. Box 9343. Telephone:
+971-4-311-6000, fax: +971-4-311-6213, email: dubaiwarden@state.gov,
on the web: http://dubai.usconsulate.gov. For after-hours
emergencies in Dubai or the Northern Emirates, call +971-2-414-2500
and ask for the Dubai Duty Officer.

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Olson