The Ministry of External Affairs said that the control room will operate daily from 9 am to 9 pm and it will assist Indian nationals affected by the ongoing crisis. Here's a list of all helpline numbers
The move is part of wider efforts to ensure the safety and welfare of Indians living and working in the region. File Pic
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday announced that the Government of India has set up a special control room in response to the current situations in West Asia and the Gulf region.
It said that the control room will operate daily from 9 am to 9 pm and it will assist Indian nationals affected by the ongoing crisis.
The move is part of wider efforts to ensure the safety and welfare of Indians living and working in the region.
Here's the full list of helpline numbers -
1800118797 (Toll Free)
+91 11 2301 2113
+91 11 2301 4104
+91 11 2301 7905
Emergency contact numbers of Indian Embassies in the region are:
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)
Maharashtra launches helpline for stranded residents in Middle East
Meanwhile, the Maharashtra government on Tuesday said that it has introduced an emergency WhatsApp helpline for state residents stranded in the Middle East due to ongoing conflict in the region.
Officials said several hundred people from Maharashtra are currently unable to return home because of widespread airspace closures. However, all are reported to be safe.
The Chief Minister’s Office said that Devendra Fadnavis is personally overseeing developments and remains in constant contact with various agencies.
He is also coordinating closely with the Central government, which is extending assistance. State minister Girish Mahajan has been assigned to manage coordination efforts.
In collaboration with Indian People's Forum in Dubai, the state government has issued a WhatsApp helpline number: +971 50 365 4357. Stranded residents requiring help have been asked to get in touch through the number.
Officials added that data is being collected from districts across Maharashtra to assess the total number of affected citizens.
आखाती देशांमध्ये निर्माण झालेल्या युद्ध परिस्थितीमुळे तेथे अडकलेल्या महाराष्ट्रातील विविध नागरिकांच्या संपर्कात राज्य सरकार आहे. मुख्यमंत्री देवेंद्र फडणवीस हे स्वतः सातत्याने विविध यंत्रणांशी संपर्कात असून ते केंद्र सरकारसोबत सुद्धा सातत्याने संपर्क ठेवून आहेत. राज्याचे मंत्री…
— CMO Maharashtra (@CMOMaharashtra) March 2, 2026
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