Statement from the Ukrainian Embassy in the UAE
The Ukrainian Embassy in the United Arab Emirates has issued a request to its citizens currently in the UAE and the Kingdom of Bahrain. Due to overloaded phone lines at diplomatic missions, the embassy is asking people to fill out an information and registration form to establish contact. This form is now the primary method for communicating with the consular section of the Ukrainian Embassy in the UAE and the Ukrainian Consulate in Dubai. Citizens are urged to complete the form if they have questions regarding their temporary stay in the UAE and Bahrain related to the current security situation. This request highlights the challenges diplomatic missions face in maintaining communication during regional instability.
Current Security Situation
Updates on the security situation in the UAE and Bahrain are being published on the institution's official website and its Facebook and Instagram pages. The Ministry of Defence of the United Arab Emirates has confirmed the scale of an Iranian attack that occurred on February 28, 2026. Tehran deployed an unprecedented amount of weaponry to strike civilian infrastructure and strategic sites in the country. The attack resulted in casualties and significant damage to major airports in the region.
"The phone lines of the Embassy and Consulate are currently overloaded, so we ask for your understanding and to fill out this form," stated representatives of the diplomatic mission.
This situation underscores the critical importance of timely communication with consular institutions to ensure the safety of Ukrainian citizens in the region.
The embassy's appeal reflects the heightened security crisis in the region following the Iranian attack, which has created significant difficulties for foreign nationals. Diplomatic missions are striving to maintain effective communication with Ukrainian citizens, which is vital during this challenging period. Given the complexity and unpredictability of the circumstances, the need for swift and clear contact between citizens and diplomats has become especially crucial for the safety and support of Ukrainians abroad.