UAE citizens in Sri Lanka are safe: Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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The UAE has confirmed that all its citizens in Sri Lanka are safe following Sunday’s bomb attacks.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation says the embassy in Colombo is in close contact with them.

It has also urged Emiratis to register with the "Twajudi Service" to stay updated on the latest travel advisories, and to contact the Ministry in case of emergencies, through its hotline, website or smart app.

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