The Australian embassy in the UAE has issued a fresh alert to its citizens in the Middle East, including the UAE and Qatar, to be vigilant about possible attacks against Australian target. In the wake of recent media reports about increased racial violence against Middle Eastern people in Sydney, the Australian government has issued fresh travel advisory to its citizens, particular in the Gulf countries, without giving any reasons. Racially motivated violence was reported from a Sydney beach, where more than 5,000 people gathered, following calls to keep Lebanese gangs out. Recent media reports suggested that two men of Middle Eastern appearance were pursued and attacked as they tried to flee a crowd. Full Story