Middle East

UAS policy and regulation in the Middle East region is highly controlled.  Given recent and ongoing conflicts and the use of armed drones within this context, personal and commercial use of unmanned aerial systems is dramatically reduced.

Some countries such as Qatar, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates are insulated sufficiently and with adequate economic resources to attempt to position themselves as leaders in commercial development of UAS.

Country

Region

Regulatory Status

Bahrain Middle East Prohibited
Iraq Middle East Prohibited
Jordan Middle East Restricted
Kuwait Middle East Cautious
Lebanon Middle East Restricted
Oman Middle East Restricted
Palestinian Territory Middle East Prohibited
Qatar Middle East Restricted
Saudi Arabia Middle East Prohibited
Syria Middle East Prohibited
United Arab Emirates Middle East Restricted
Yemen Middle East Unknown

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