Following heightened regional tensions in the Middle East due to the Iran war, the Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi issued a cautionary notice advising citizens to refrain from recording or uploading imagery of incident sites to digital media platforms.
The mission’s statement noted that UAE authorities have warned of strict legal action against anyone found filming incident locations, restricted zones, or airport interiors without authorisation.
ADVISORY against unauthorized filming of incident sites or prohibited areas or inside the airport(s). pic.twitter.com/IsWqgdAGi8
— India in UAE (@IndembAbuDhabi) March 8, 2026
All Indian nationals have been advised to strictly follow the measures listed below by the embassy:
*When you hear a warning alert, proceed immediately to a safe place and remain there until the warning alert has been lifted for your area. Do not attempt to go outside to take photographs or record videos.
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*Strictly avoid sharing or publishing images of incident sites, including damage from projectiles or shrapnel, via digital or social media platforms.
*In the event of shrapnel falling or if you discover suspicious objects in your vicinity, report it immediately to the competent authorities to enable them to handle the situation safely and swiftly. Please stay away from the location and do not approach or touch any parts.
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*Do not take photographs or record videos inside the airport during arrival or departure.
The embassy also noted that in the view of the current situation, Abu Dhabi urges all Indian nationals residing in or visiting the United Arab Emirates to strictly adhere to the local laws and safety.
The US-Iran exchange of airstrikes has significantly affected Gulf states, which are now contending with the physical risks of falling missile debris as they become caught in the regional crossfire.
The United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain said they intercepted Iranian attacks overnight.
