[jdm]

"Seven years ago? Go back now."

Australia is an ally in the WOT, and they've had a travel warning for UAE, for some time now.

- We advise you to exercise a high degree of caution in the United Arab Emirates because of the high threat of terrorist attack.

- We continue to receive reports that terrorists are planning attacks against Western interests in the United Arab Emirates. Commercial and public areas frequented by foreigners are possible terrorist targets.

http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/United_Arab_Emirates

[Frank_Discussion]

Yes. The Jihadis hate the UAE and their pro-western stance. They are a target, thus the travel warning.

[Alberta's Child]

Australia is an ally in the WOT, and they've had a travel warning for UAE, for some time now.

And the UAE-owned company in question, Dubai Ports World, has been operating port terminals in Australia for some time now -- with no public expressions of concern on the part of Australia's government.

[Rokke]

"Australia is an ally in the WOT, and they've had a travel warning for UAE, for some time now."

They offer the same advice regarding travel to Russia and flat out recommend you don't travel to Israel. Should we ban trade with those to nations as well?