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Abu Dhabi Country Council

This country council site has been established as a means to facilitate communication between the U.S. Embassy and U.S. organizations operating in this city/region.

Abu Dhabi Country Council

The Abu Dhabi Country Council web site has been established as a means to facilitate communication between U.S. Businesses and the U.S. Embassy. The site is linked to the main Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) database and you may use your OSAC user account to access additional content within this site.

Crime and Safety Reports

Algeria 2010 Crime and Safety Report

Crime & Safety
Middle East / N. Africa - Algeria This is an annual report produced in conjunction with the Regional Security Office at U.S. more...

Tunisia 2010 Crime & Safety Report

Crime & Safety
Middle East / N. Africa - Tunisia The following is an annual report produced in conjunction with the U.S. more...

Iraq 2010 Crime & Safety Report

Crime & Safety
Middle East / N. Africa - Iraq The following is an annual report produced in conjunction with the U.S. more...

Qatar 2010 Crime & Safety Report

Crime & Safety
Middle East / N. Africa - Qatar The following is an annual report produced in conjunction with the U.S. Embassy Doha. more...

United Arab Emirates 2010 Crime & Safety Report: Dubai

Crime & Safety
Middle East / N. Africa - United Arab Emirates This is an annual report produced in conjunction with the Regional Security Office at U.S. Consulate Dubai. more...

Featured Reports

UAE: M. Star Investigation Continues

Hot Topic
Middle East / N. Africa - United Arab Emirates On August 6, authorities from the United Arab Emirates reported that the damage sustained to the Japanese M. Star oil tanker on July 29 was likely caused by a small explosive-laden boat. Evidence includes the blast size, location and appearance, explosive residue on the tanker, and eyewitness reports from the crew. more...

Warden Message: Amman (Jordan) Recent Security Incident

Consular Affairs Bulletins
Middle East / N. Africa - Jordan Jordan media report that is it investigating an explosion that took place on a road in the town of Sahab outside Amman on August 30. There was traffic in the area but no damage to vehicles or passersby. more...

Cyber Awareness Bulletin: September 2, 2010

Safety & Security
Worldwide The OSAC Cyber Awareness Bulletin is a compilation of open source news articles regarding information and cyber-related threats. The bulletin is intended to highlight new and emerging cyber threats, provide potential mitigation measures, and educate the reader. more...

Diplomatic Security and U.S. Private Sector Security Experts Ring Stock Exchange Bell

OSAC Publication
Worldwide Representatives of the Department of State’s Bureau of Diplomatic Security and global private sector security professionals visit the NYSE to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Overseas Security Advisory Council or OSAC. more...

OSAC Regional Analysis Bulletin (August 31, 2010)

Hot Topic
Worldwide Please find the latest edition of the OSAC Regional Analysis Bulletin (RAB). This week’s bulletin contains articles discussing the ongoing public sector strike in South Africa, the potential for civil unrest associated with food and electricity shortages in Egypt, and the continuing rise of violent crime in Venezuela. more...