Abu Dhabi – The UAE overseas diplomatic missions have started issuing emergency passports for citizens who have lost their documents abroad.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said that emergency passports are issued also in cases of damage, expiry, evacuation during crises, and citizens born abroad.
''The ICAO-accredited emergency passport, the first of its kind in the Arab World, is valid for six months and its holder can re-enter the state easily,'' said Rashid Ali Al Dhaheri, Director of the National Affairs Department.
Meanwhile, Abu Dhabi Police has urged those travelling abroad to take utmost care and caution when using e-shopping, withdrawing cash from the ATMs, and shopping at commercial centres.
''Buyers should not disclose - in any circumstances - their pin code and personal details of their credit cards and always deal with reliable e-sites to avoid being subject to fraud and piracy,'' warned Colonel Omran Ahmed Al Mazrouie, Acting-Director of the Criminal Investigation Department.
He said that the Abu Dhabi Police has dealt with repeated reports of travellers falling victims to fraud, especially through their bank accounts or credit cards.
He also advised travellers to check the security features of safe e-shops that start with (https) and ensure that the buying process is through secured networks and accessed through secret codes so as to block any piracy through their mobile phones or laptops.
''Credit card data should be stored safely and pin codes should be frequently changed. It is better to have a dedicated credit card with limited balance for e-shopping,'' he stated.
He warned against sending payment data should through emails, or sending and receiving money from nknown persons.
Personal data should always be protected when dealing with money transfer, booking air tickets, hotel rooms or entertainment or tourism destinations," he further explained.
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