Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: The Indian Embassy in UAE has issued a fresh advisory, asking Indian nationals in the UAE to remain vigilant, calm and follow the safety guidelines issued by the local authorities and official advisories issued from time to time.
The embassy mentioned that the airspace and regular scheduled flight operations in UAE continue to remain suspended temporarily considering the prevailing security situation. However, the Indian and UAE airlines have started limited non-scheduled flight operations to various destinations in India in coordination with the UAE authorities subject to the operational and safety approvals of relevant authorities. The stranded Indian nationals may avail these flights by contacting their respective airlines.
“In view of the prevailing situation in the United Arab Emirates and the region, all Indian Nationals currently in the UAE are advised to continue to remain vigilant, calm, adhere to the safety guidelines of the UAE Authorities and also follow official advisories issued from time to time,” the advisory issued by Indian embassy in the UAE stated.
It mentioned that the Indian embassy in UAE, Consulate in Dubai and their outsourced passport, consular and visa services continue to function normally. The embassy also released the helpline numbers for Indian nationals in the UAE in case they have any query or concern. “For those stranded after February 28 and whose visas have expired, the UAE Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Custom and Port Authority (ICP) have announced a waiver of overstay fines for visitors (tourist/visit visas) and others unable to depart due to these exceptional circumstances,” it added.
The advisory mentioned that the Indian Government continues to attach highest importance to safety and well- being of the Indians abroad and is monitoring developments at the highest level.
