Israel says embassy in UAE is 'open and operational'

Israel's foreign ministry on Friday said its missions to the United Arab Emirates are open and representatives continue to operate at the embassy in Abu Dhabi, news agency Reuters has reported. 

The ministry said that operations at the consulate in Dubai are ongoing "in cooperation with local authorities and this includes ensuring the protection of Israeli diplomats". 

On Thursday, Israeli media had reported that Israel was evacuating most of its diplomatic mission staff in the UAE after Israel's National Security Council updated its travel warning.