Embassy of India issues safety guidelines for nationals in Qatar

Following the escalating tension in the Gulf region the Indian Embassy in Doha has issued a fresh advisory for Indian nationals in Qatar urging them to strictly adhere to safety instructions issued by local authoritiesIn its advisory released on Wednesday the Embassy of India in Doha said In view of the prevailing situation and in line with the Public Notice issued by the Ministry of Interior State of Qatar all Indian nationals in Qatar are advised to strictly follow the safety guidance issued by the competent Qatari authoritiesThe advisory asked Indian nationals to Remain indoors and avoid unnecessary movement Step out only in cases of absolute necessity Stay away from windows balconies and exposed areas Rely only on official sources for updatesImportant Advisory pictwittercomyCu4oJFMSamdash India in Qatar IndEmbDoha March 4 2026The mission further informed that In view of the current situation we have added another 24x7 helpline from today Our helpline numbers are 974 55647502 974 55362508 The queries can also be raised with the Embassy on email address consdohamcagovinThe Embassy also confirmed disruption in air travel saying Flight operations from Hamad International Airport remain temporarily suspended due to the closure of Qatari airspace Flights of Qatar Airways and others also remain suspended Qatar Airways announced on March 4 that it will provide the next update at 0900 hrs Doha Time on March 6 2026 Passengers are advised to remain in close contact with their respective airlines for rescheduling of their travelIt added that the Embassy remains in close coordination with Qatari authorities and community leaders to ensure the safety and wellbeing of Indian nationals in Qatar Meanwhile the Indian mission in Kuwait also flagged emergency visa relief measures announced by Kuwaiti authorities under exceptional circumstances In a post on X the Indian mission in Kuwait highlighted relief measures announced by the Kuwaiti authoritiesAttention Due to the current exceptional circumstances Kuwaits Ministry of Interior has today announced the following automatic relief measures implemented electronically and exempt from related fees and fines 1 a onemonth extension of visit visas and 2 a threemonth additional absence period for residents currently outside Kuwait the post readAttentionDue to the current exceptional circumstances Kuwaitrsquos Ministry of Interior has today announced the following automatic relief measures implemented electronically and exempt from related fees and fines1 a onemonth extension of visit visas and 2 a threemonthhellip httpstcoaqwQX1T6F6mdash India in Kuwait indembkwt March 4 2026Separately Kuwaits Ministry of Interior issued an Urgent Announcement stating that In appreciation of the exceptional circumstances the country is going through an automatic extension of visit visas for one month and granting an additional 3month absence permit for residents currently outside the countryIt elaborated First All types of visit entry visas that have expired or are about to expire during the current circumstances the country is experiencing will be extended for one month starting Saturday February 28 2026 The extension will be applied automatically through the electronic system without the need to visit residency affairs departments There will be a full exemption from the prescribed fees and any resulting fines during this period in consideration of the current exceptional circumstancesSecond Residents who are currently outside the country and have exceeded the permitted absence period and are unable to return to the State of Kuwait will be granted a 3month absence permit automatically through the electronic system without the need for inperson processing and with exemption from the prescribed fees it addedThe Ministry noted that the mentioned periods may be extended depending on developments in the countrys situation and urged people to follow its official channels for updates It concluded with the message May Allah protect Kuwait its people and everyone who lives on its land from all harmThis comes after the conflict in the Middle East has entered its sixth day following the February 28 US and Israeli strikes on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei along with other key figures In retaliation Tehran has responded with counterstrikes targeting American military bases in Gulf nations and other Israeli assets across the regionThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever