WAM Official Updates
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Shelter Guidelines
Stay IndoorsMove to an interior room. Keep away from windows, doors, external walls and open areas.
Missile DebrisDo not approach, touch or photograph any debris or suspicious objects. Call 999 immediately.
EssentialsKeep water, phone charger, medication, passport/Emirates ID accessible. Charge your devices now.
InformationTrust ONLY official UAE government sources. Do not share unverified content. See official channels tab.
Emergency Contacts
Schools & Education
Distance Learning ActiveAll UAE schools and universities: distance learning Monday 2 March to Wednesday 4 March. Applies to students and all staff across public and private institutions. (Ministry of Education directive)
Flights & Travel
Dubai AirportsAll flights at DXB and DWC suspended until further notice. Do not travel to airport without checking your airline first.
Abu Dhabi & SharjahFlights may face delays, diversions or cancellations. Check airline websites for updates.
UAE AirspaceTemporarily closed as exceptional precautionary measure. Follow @DXB for reopening updates.
SuppliesMarkets remain open. Strategic reserves sufficient. UAE Ministry of Economy confirms supply chains are uninterrupted. Avoid panic buying.
Information for Expat Communities
If you are a foreign national in the UAE, register with your embassy and follow their guidance. Key embassy contacts and registration links below.
🇬🇧 British Nationals
REGISTER NOW
Tell the UK government you're in the UAE:
FCDO Registration Link
FCDO Registration Link
FCDO ADVICE
Shelter in place. Follow FCDO travel advice. Monitor local media for latest information.
UK EMBASSY ABU DHABI
+971 2 610 1100
Select emergency consular assistance option
Select emergency consular assistance option
FCDO TRAVEL ADVICE
gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/uae
🇨🇴 Colombian Nationals / Ciudadanos Colombianos
EMBAJADA EN ABU DHABI
+971 2 650 5756
Villa 1, Al Bateen Area, West 39, Plot N. 55, Abu Dhabi
Villa 1, Al Bateen Area, West 39, Plot N. 55, Abu Dhabi
CANCILLERIA
Register with the Colombian Foreign Ministry:
cancilleria.gov.co
cancilleria.gov.co
CONSULADO DUBAI
Check cancilleria.gov.co for Dubai consulate emergency contact
RECOMENDACIONES
Permanezca en interiores. Siga las instrucciones oficiales de las autoridades de EAU. Mantenga sus documentos accesibles.
🇺🇸 US Citizens
SHELTER IN PLACE
US Embassy has instructed all Americans in the UAE to shelter in place until further notice.
REGISTER (STEP)
Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program:
step.state.gov
step.state.gov
US EMBASSY ABU DHABI
+971 2 414 1200
🇮🇳 Indian Nationals
🇵🇰 Pakistani Nationals
PAKISTAN CONSULATE DUBAI
+971 4 397 4000
PAKISTAN EMBASSY ABU DHABI
+971 2 444 7800
🇵🇠Filipino Nationals
PHILIPPINE CONSULATE DUBAI
+971 4 320 9100
OWWA HOTLINE
+971 4 320 9200
🇦🇺 Australian Nationals
SMARTRAVELLER ADVISORY
Level raised to "Do Not Travel".
smartraveller.gov.au
smartraveller.gov.au
AUSTRALIAN EMBASSY ABU DHABI
+971 2 610 5300
Russian Nationals
CONSULATE GENERAL DUBAI
+971 4 328 5347
EMERGENCY HOTLINE
+971 50 454 7754
EMBASSY ABU DHABI
+971 2 672 1797
WEBSITE
dubai.mid.ru
Lebanese Nationals
Jordanian Nationals
CONSULATE DUBAI
+971 4 397 0500
EMBASSY ABU DHABI
+971 2 444 7100
Canadian Nationals
South African Nationals
EMBASSY ABU DHABI
+971 2 447 2666
CONSULATE DUBAI
+971 4 398 8229
French Nationals
EMBASSY ABU DHABI
+971 2 813 1000
CONSULATE DUBAI
+971 4 408 4900
REGISTER
ariane.diplomatie.gouv.fr
German Nationals
EMBASSY ABU DHABI
+971 2 596 7700
CONSULATE DUBAI
+971 4 349 8888
Egyptian Nationals
EMBASSY ABU DHABI
+971 2 444 4196
CONSULATE DUBAI
+971 4 397 1122
Bangladeshi Nationals
EMBASSY ABU DHABI
+971 2 634 4662
CONSULATE DUBAI
+971 4 398 5252
Sri Lankan Nationals
EMBASSY ABU DHABI
+971 2 444 5606
CONSULATE DUBAI
+971 4 398 6535
Nepali Nationals
EMBASSY ABU DHABI
+971 2 449 4535
CONSULATE DUBAI
+971 4 239 4114
Malaysian Nationals
EMBASSY ABU DHABI
+971 2 495 9999
All Expats: General Guidance
REGISTER
Contact your embassy or consulate to register your presence in the UAE. Check their website or X account for emergency updates.
DOCUMENTS
Keep passport, Emirates ID, and travel documents accessible at all times.
CONTACT HOME
Send a text to family confirming you are safe. Text messages get through even when voice networks are congested.
CONSERVE
Keep phones charged. Use power-saving mode. Power grids remain stable but prepare as a precaution.
Official UAE Government Accounts
Per UAE government guidance (28 Feb 2026): please rely on these official accounts for verified information.
@wamnews
Emirates News Agency (WAM) - Official national news
@NCEMAUAE
National Emergency, Crisis & Disaster Management Authority
@mofauae
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
@modgovuae
Ministry of Defence
@moiuae
Ministry of Interior
@DXBMediaOffice
Dubai Media Office
@DXB
Dubai Airports
u.ae
UAE Government Portal
wam.ae
WAM Website - Full articles
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