Around 95 flights are anticipated from the UAE to India on Monday as limited non-scheduled flights persist from the region. Flights are also ongoing from Saudi Arabia and Oman to India. Qatar airspace remains partially open, with Qatar Airways set to run approximately 8–10 non-scheduled flights to India on Monday. Kuwait and Bahrain airspaces are closed, but Jazeera Airways of Kuwait is operating flights to various Indian destinations from Saudi Arabia’s Al Qaisumah Airport (AQI). Gulf Air of Bahrain is also conducting special non-scheduled commercial flights from Saudi Arabia’s Dammam Airport to India.
Transit for Indian nationals is being facilitated through Saudi Arabia for those in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Iraq. Indian nationals in Iran are being aided to return home via Armenia and Azerbaijan, with 1,031 individuals, including 707 students and 324 citizens, having made the journey so far. Indian students in Tehran, Isfahan, and Shiraz have been relocated to safer areas within Iran, while Indian nationals in Israel are being assisted to travel to India via Jordan.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has engaged with world leaders regarding the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Recently, he conversed with Iran’s President, Masoud Pezeshkian, extending Eid and Nowruz greetings. He expressed optimism for peace, stability, and prosperity in the region during the festive season. The Prime Minister denounced attacks on critical infrastructure in the area, emphasizing the need to protect freedom of navigation and secure open shipping lanes. He acknowledged Iran’s support for the safety of Indian nationals in the country.
The Ministry of External Affairs is vigilantly monitoring developments in West Asia and the Gulf region, prioritizing the safety, security, and welfare of the Indian community. A dedicated MEA control room is operational, maintaining coordination with state and Union Territories governments. Indian missions and posts in the region are active around the clock, offering assistance to seafarers, students, stranded Indian nationals, and short-term visitors with visa facilitation, consular services, and logistical support. Since February 28, approximately 3,75,000 passengers have returned from the region to India, with flight operations progressively improving.
