Passengers flying to Australia from three Middle Eastern airports will be subject to additional security checks on the basis of national security advice, the Federal Government has confirmed.

From next week, passengers flying from Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi will undergo random explosive detection tests and targeted screening of electronic devices, ABC News reported Saturday.

Federal Transport Minister Darren Chester said there was no specific threat to Australia and the extra security was a precautionary measure in line with action taken by the UK and US governments.

These new measures do not include the bans on electronic devices being used in cabins on passenger flights.

The new measures would affect passengers traveling with Qatar, Emirates and Etihad Airways.

Source: MENA