New Delhi, Mar 04: Amid the evolving security situation in West Asia and the Gulf region, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has established a dedicated control room to assist Indian nationals living in or travelling through the affected areas.
The control room will operate daily from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm (IST). It can be contacted at:
• 1800 118 797 (Toll Free)
• +91 11 2301 2113
• +91 11 2301 4104
• +91 11 2301 7905
The MEA has urged Indian citizens and members of the diaspora in the region to remain vigilant, adhere to local advisories, and stay in touch with the nearest Indian Embassy in case of emergencies.
Emergency contact numbers of Indian missions in the region:
• Bahrain: +973 39418071
• Iran: +98 9128109115 / +98 912810910 / +98 932179359
• Iraq: +964 771 651 1185 / +964 770 444 4899
• Israel: +972 54 7520711 / +972 54 2428378
• Jordan: +962 770 422 276
• Kuwait: +965 65501946
• Lebanon: +961 76860128
• Oman: +968 98282270 (WhatsApp) / 800 71234 (Toll Free)
• Qatar: +974 55647502
• Ramallah, Palestine: +970 592916418
• Saudi Arabia (Riyadh): +966 11 4884697 / 800 247 1234 (Toll Free)
• Saudi Arabia (Jeddah): +966 12 6648660 / +966 12 2614093
• United Arab Emirates: +971 543090571 (WhatsApp) / 800 46342 (Toll Free)
India has a large expatriate community across the Gulf and West Asia, particularly in countries such as Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait and Oman.
The government said it is closely monitoring the situation and remains prepared to extend all necessary assistance to Indian nationals. Citizens have been advised to regularly check updates issued by the MEA and the respective Indian Missions for further guidance. (Agency)
