As tensions escalate amid the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran, panic has gripped sections of the Indian diaspora across the Middle East. In response, India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday announced the establishment of a dedicated control room to assist Indian nationals in the Gulf region.
The government also released a comprehensive list of emergency contact numbers for Indian embassies across key countries in West Asia, urging citizens to remain in close touch with diplomatic missions if required.
Emergency Contact Numbers
Bahrain: +973 39418071
Iran: +989128109115 / +989128109102 / +989128109109 / +989932179359
Iraq: +964 771 651 1185 / +964 770444 4899
Israel: +972 54 7520711 / +972 54 2428378
Jordan: +962 770 422 276
Kuwait: +965 65501946
Lebanon: +961 76860128
Oman: +968 98282270 (WhatsApp) / 80071234 (Toll free)
Qatar: +974 55647502
Ramallah, Palestine: +970 592916418
Saudi Arabia (Riyadh): +966 11 4884697 / 800 247 1234 (Toll free)
Saudi Arabia (Jeddah): +966 126648660 / +966 12 2614093
United Arab Emirates: +971 543090571 (WhatsApp) / 800 46342 (Toll free)
Additionally, the MEA released dedicated helpline numbers in India, operational between 9 am and 9 pm:
+91 11 2301 4104
+91 11 2301 7905
Advisory for Indian Nationals
The government has issued advisories for Indians residing in Iran, Qatar, the UAE, Israel and other countries in the region, urging them to avoid non-essential travel and closely monitor local news channels and official updates.
In a statement, the Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi advised citizens in the United Arab Emirates to “avoid unnecessary travel, take due care, remain vigilant, and follow safety guidelines and advisories issued by the UAE authorities and the Embassy.”
India has also reiterated its call for de-escalation in West Asia, underscoring the priority placed on the safety and well-being of Indian nationals abroad.
“Their safety and well-being is of utmost priority. We cannot be impervious to any development that negatively affects them,” the MEA said.
The measures reflect New Delhi’s proactive approach as regional instability raises concerns for millions of expatriates living and working across the Middle East.
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