Safety & Security
All travellers should maintain a high level of personal security. The Middle East is known to be safe, and crime is low. However, petty crime still happens. To protect yourself from petty crime avoid walking alone at night, keep your belongings close, don't accept drinks/food or cigarettes from strangers and don’t leave food or drinks unattended. Please keep in mind that cash or wallets in pockets, obvious jewellery and swinging handbags may attract unwanted attention. Make sure your valuables and cash are secure and inconspicuous.
Do not leave any valuables unattended in your hotel room. There are safe deposit boxes available at reception to lock valuables away as most hotels will not have in-room safes. Bring a lock for your main luggage. While sightseeing or travelling between cities, you must carry these valuables with you.
Scammers operate in tourist areas through ATM card skimming devices. Always keep your card in sight when shopping.
Demonstrations are common in the Middle East and can happen in some cities following a political development or a religious commemoration. They often occur after Friday midday prayers but can happen at other times. Most protests are peaceful but take extra care and avoid being exposed during demonstrations.
Emergency Numbers in Egypt
Police: 122 or 123
Ambulance: 123
Fire: 180 or 123
Emergency Numbers in Jordan
Police: 911
Ambulance: 911
Fire: 911
You can ask for an English-speaking operator
Emergency Numbers in Israel
Police: 100
Ambulance: 101
Fire: 102
Emergency Numbers in Saudi Arabia
Police: 911
Ambulance: 997
Fire: 998
Online Information
For the latest Health and Safety information for travellers visit www.smartraveller.gov.au