The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has long had exceptionally harsh drug laws and a zero tolerance approach to the selling and use of illegal substances for recreational purposes.
The UAE government added new rules in October 2018 for anyone bringing specific pharmaceuticals into or through the country.
And travelers who enter the country for tourism or for business with more controlled medications than they need for personal use, including prescription drugs, may face repercussions. That is why it is important that you are aware of medicine that is banned from being carried by any individual entering the country. Read the full story here ▶
