In the wake of attacks in the Middle East, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Saturday urged Indian nationals in the region to exercise caution, stay updated on local advisories, and contact Indian diplomatic missions if needed. Embassies and consulates across Israel, Iran, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain have activated 24×7 helplines to assist citizens in case of emergencies.

Israel

Indian nationals in Israel can reach the Embassy of India in Tel Aviv through its round-the-clock helpline:

Telephone: +972-54-7520711, +972-54-2428378

Email: cons1.telaviv@mea.gov.in

Iran

The Embassy of India in Tel Aviv is also the point of contact for Indians in Iran during emergencies:

Helpline: +972-54-7520711

Qatar

In Qatar, the Indian Embassy continues to operate normally. Citizens are advised to monitor news and follow instructions issued by local authorities. The 24×7 helpline and email for queries are:

Helpline: 00974-55647502

Email: cons.doha@mea.gov.in

United Arab Emirates

The Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General in Dubai have urged citizens to avoid unnecessary travel, remain vigilant, and adhere to UAE safety guidelines. Emergency contacts include:

Toll-free: 800-46342

WhatsApp: +971543090571

Emails: pbsk.dubai@mea.gov.in

Bahrain

The Embassy of India in Bahrain continues to function normally, with a 24×7 helpline available for emergencies:

Helpline: 00973-39418071

The MEA has reiterated that Indian citizens should register with the nearest embassy or consulate and stay in touch for timely updates amid ongoing regional uncertainties.

Riyadh

The emergency contact 24*7 helpline numbers of the Embassy of India, Riyadh are as follows:

00-966-11-4884697

00-966-542126748 (Whatsapp only)

800 247 1234 (Toll-Free)

Email: cw.riyadh@mea.gov.in