MIDDLE EAST TRAVEL ADVISORY (REGIONAL TENSIONS)
28 February 2026
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises all Bahamian nationals travelling to or residing in the Middle East to exercise heightened caution due to ongoing regional tensions and the potential for rapid escalation. These developments may result in short-notice travel disruption, including flight delays, airspace restrictions, and changes to local security posture.
Bahamian nationals are urged to remain vigilant, monitor official guidance, and review personal safety plans.
The Ministry strongly advises Bahamian nationals to avoid all travel to:
- Israel
- Palestine
- The Islamic Republic of Iran
Due to ongoing hostilities and the risk of further military escalation, security conditions in these locations are volatile and unpredictable.
Bahamian nationals currently in these territories should consider departing by commercial means where it is safe to do so and remain in close contact with local authorities and airlines regarding available options. Please see Travel Advisory Scale for Middle East below.
TRAVEL ADVISORY SCALE
🔴 AVOID ALL TRAVEL
🟠 AVOID NON-ESSENTIAL TRAVEL
🟡 EXERCISE A HIGH DEGREE OF CAUTION
🟢 EXERCISE NORMAL SECURITY PRECAUTIONS
MIDDLE EAST – TRAVEL ADVISORY SUMMARY
| Country | Advisory Level | Icon |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | Avoid All Travel | 🔴 |
| Israel | Avoid All Travel | 🔴 |
| PALESTINE | Avoid All Travel | 🔴 |
| Syria | Avoid Non-Essential Travel | 🔴 |
| Iraq | Avoid Non-Essential Travel | 🔴 |
| Yemen | Avoid Non-Essential Travel | 🔴 |
| Lebanon | Avoid Non-Essential Travel | 🟠 |
| United Arab Emirates | Exercise High Degree of Caution | 🟡 |
| Qatar | Exercise High Degree of Caution | 🟡 |
| Kuwait | Exercise High Degree of Caution | 🟡 |
| Oman | Exercise High Degree of Caution | 🟡 |
| Bahrain | Exercise High Degree of Caution | 🟡 |
| Saudi Arabia | Exercise High Degree of Caution | 🟡 |
| Jordan | Exercise High Degree of Caution | 🟡 |
| Egypt | Exercise High Degree of Caution | 🟡 |
| Türkiye | Exercise High Degree of Caution (border areas elevated) | 🟡 |
| Cyprus | Exercise Normal Security Precautions | 🟢 |
REGIONAL RISKS
There is a heightened risk of regional tension. Escalation could lead to travel disruption and other unanticipated impacts across the region. Bahamian nationals should take sensible precautions, including:
- Monitor local and international media for updates.
- Follow all instructions issued by local authorities.
- Avoid areas around security or military facilities and large public gatherings.
- Keep departure plans under review and travel documents current.
- Keep mobile devices charged.
SHELTER-IN-PLACE
Bahamian nationals in the following countries are advised to shelter in place until further notice: United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain.
- Remain indoors and avoid all non-essential movement.
- Move away from windows and external walls.
- Follow official announcements only.
LOCAL EMERGENCY SERVICES
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| Country | Police | Ambulance | Fire/ Civil Defence | Unified Emergency | Official Authority (Emergency Interior) | Official State Media Updates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAE | 999 | 998 | 997 | 112 | NCEMA | WAM |
| Bahrain | 999 | 999 | 999 | — | MOI Bahrain | BNA |
| Qatar | 999 | 999 | 999 | 112 | MOI Qatar | QNA |
| Saudi Arabia | 999 | 997 | 998 | 911 | MOI Saudi | SPA |
| Oman | 9999 | 9999 | 9999 | — | Oman Police | ONA |
| Kuwait | 112 | 112 | 112 | 112 | MOI Kuwait | KUNA |
| Egypt | 122 | 123 | 180 | — | MOI Egypt | SIS |
| Jordan | 911 | 911 | 911 | 911 | PSD Jordan | Petra |
| Israel | 100 | 101 | 102 | — | Gov Israel | GPO |
| Palestine | 100 | 101 | 102 | — | MOI Palestine | Ma’an |
| Lebanon | 112 | 140 | 175 | — | ISF Lebanon | NNA |
| Syria | 112 | 110 | 113 | — | MOI Syria | SANA |
| Iraq | 104 | 122 | 115 | — | MOI Iraq | INA |
| Yemen | 194 | 191 | 191 | — | MOI Yemen | Saba |
| Iran | 110 | 115 | 125 | — | MOI Iran | IRNA |
| Türkiye | — | — | — | 112 | MOI Türkiye | Anadolu |
| Cyprus | 199 | 112 | 112 | 112 | MOI Cyprus | CNA |
CONSULAR CONTACTS
Embassy of The Bahamas in Abu Dhabi
Telephone: 971 02 667 3606
Emergency: 971 54 255 5363
Email: bahamasembassyuae@bahamas.gov.bs
For urgent crises, email: consularcrisis@bahamas.gov.bs
Last updated 28/02/2026