As the war between the United States, Israel and Iran entered its second week on Saturday, tensions across the Middle East continue to rise. Amid this, concerns persist over the safety of Indians in the conflict-affected region. On Saturday, Gulf nations including Dubai and Saudi Arabia again reported intercepting missiles and drones allegedly launched from Iran.
Dubai International Airport reported a minor incident due to falling debris following an interception. The Dubai press office reported that there were no injuries.
Dubai authorities have confirmed that a minor incident resulting from falling debris following an interception has been contained. No injuries have been reported. Authorities have also denied reports circulating on social media of any incident in Dubai…
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) March 7, 2026
Meanwhile, hundreds of Indian citizens remain stranded across the region after the conflict forced several airlines to suspend flights. Indian embassies have issued advisories urging citizens of affected countries to be cautious and follow official updates.
Qatar
The Indian Embassy in Qatar has issued an advisory for Indian citizens stranded in the country due to flight cancellations between February 28 and March 7, 2026. The embassy said Indian citizens currently stranded in Qatar as tourists or short-term visitors on a Hayya A1 visa are encouraged to submit their details through an official link to help authorities determine the exact number of citizens affected.
Indian nationals who are currently stranded in Qatar as tourists/short-term visitors (on Hayya A1 visa) due to cancellation of flights out of Qatar between 28 February and 7 March 2026 are encouraged to fill their details in the link provided below. Please note that… pic.twitter.com/Lu8k7Dr6Zl
— India in Qatar (@IndEmbDoha) March 6, 2026
“Please note that this is only for the purpose of ascertaining the exact number and details of stranded Indian nationals who are not residents of Qatar.”
Doha’s Hamad International Airport (DOH) had temporarily suspended operations. On Saturday, partial operations began. It said: “Hamad International Airport will operate a limited number of repatriation flights for stranded passengers on March 7.” He specified, however, that these limited flights will be “only for the repatriation of passengers and cargo movements.”
Bahrain
Indian Ambassador to Bahrain HE Vinod K. Jacob also issued a message to Indian citizens in Bahrain, urging them not to record or post videos from sensitive locations, including military sites or ongoing military actions.
He also called on the community not to spread false information or share unverified posts, videos or news related to the situation.
Special message from HE Vinod K Jacob, Ambassador of India to Bahrain, on the importance of following the laws and regulations of the Kingdom of Bahrain.@MEAIndia @DiplomacyIndia @bahdiplomatico pic.twitter.com/c9YNNc1Jap
— India in Bahrain (@IndiaInBahrain) March 7, 2026
“Please follow the restrictions announced by the Kingdom and contribute to public safety,” the ambassador said.
Kuwait
The Indian Embassy in Kuwait shared a post by the Kuwait Army and urged nationals to follow the instructions, which include not sharing rumors on social media, not gathering in large groups, among others.
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“For the safety of everyone, the General Staff of the Armed Forces urges citizens and residents to follow the following instructions if they observe falling missiles or unknown objects: 1. Do not approach the object or the accident site. Leave a safe distance. 2. Do not gather around the place to ensure the safety of everyone. 3. Do not photograph the place or spread rumors on social networks. 4. Immediately inform the competent authorities by calling the emergency number: 98923373 These objects can be extremely dangerous or contains explosive materials that could detonate if handled or approached. Please leave the site immediately, prevent others, especially children, from approaching it, and report the location of the object to the authorities,” the embassy said in a post on X.
For everyone’s safety, the General Staff of the Armed Forces urges citizens and residents to *follow the following instructions* if they observe a missile or unknown object falling:
1. Do not approach the object or the accident site. Leave a safe distance.
2. Don’t meet… https://t.co/a4slvfOSmM
— India in Kuwait (@indembkwt) March 6, 2026
MEA installs control room
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has set up a special control room in view of the current situation in West Asia and the Gulf region, the ministry reported in X.
A Special Control Room has been created in the Ministry of External Affairs in view of the current situation in West Asia and the Gulf region. The details are as follows ⬇️
🔗 https://t.co/nK3d6SY9Pa pic.twitter.com/v2EhUI5B1x
– Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) March 4, 2026
Minor incident at DXB airport; the airport is temporarily closed
Dubai authorities confirmed on Saturday that there was a minor incident over the interception of an attack as Iran continues to escalate its attacks against Gulf nations. In view of the safety of citizens, Dubai announced the temporary closure of Dubai International Airport. In a subsequent post, Dubai Airport announced that it has partially resumed operations as of today, March 7, with some flights operating from DXB and DWC.
For the safety of passengers, airport staff and airline crew, operations at Dubai International (DXB) have been temporarily suspended. All procedures are managed in accordance with established security protocols.
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) March 7, 2026
The Qatar Civil Aviation Authority also confirmed a partial resumption of flight movement.
In a post on X, the authority said: “Hamad International Airport will operate a limited number of repatriation flights for stranded passengers on March 7.”
Hamad International Airport Statement:
Following temporary authorization from the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority confirming a partial resumption of air movement, Hamad International Airport will operate a limited number of repatriation flights for stranded people…
— Hamad International Airport (@HIAQatar) March 6, 2026
He added that the temporary closure of Qatar’s airspace will remain in force due to the current situation in the region.
In its most recent press release, Kuwait International Airport announced the temporary closure of its airspace.
“The General Authority of Civil Aviation of the State of Kuwait, through its official spokesperson, Mr. Abdullah Al-Rajhi, stated that a drone targeted the Kuwait International Airport, causing minor injuries to several employees, in addition to limited material damage to the passenger building (T1),” said the airport official in X.
بيان صحفي رسمي
صرّحت الهيئة العامة للطيران المدني في دولة الكويت، على لسان المتحدث الرسمي السيد /عبد الله الراجحي، بأنه استهدفت طائرة مسيّرة مطار الكويت الدولي، مما أسفر عن وقوع إصابات طفيفة لعدد من (T1).
وأوضح المتحدث أن…
— مطار الكويت الدولي (@KuwaitAirports) February 28, 2026
Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport, in its most recent post on X on March 5, asked passengers not to head to the airport unless they have a confirmed reservation and official notification from the airlines. So far, the airport has canceled more than 1,000 flights since February 28.
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“We advise all passengers not to proceed to the airport unless they have a confirmed reservation and have received direct notification from the airline to proceed. Access to the airport will be restricted only to those passengers who have confirmed reservations,” said the airport manager at X.
ننوّه جميع المسافرين بعدم التوجه إلى المطار إلا في حال وجود حجز مؤكد وتلقي إشعار مباشر من شركة الطيران بالحضور. سيتم تقييد الدخول إلى المطار ليقتصر على المسافرين الذين يحملون حجوزات مؤكدة فقط.
تبقى سلامة وراحة جميع المسافرين والعاملين على رأس أولوياتنا.
— Zayed International Airport مطار زايد الدولي (@AUH) March 5, 2026
“The safety and comfort of all passengers and staff remain our top priorities.”
