“Do Not Take Photos Or Videos”: Indian Embassy Urges Nationals In UAE Amid Iran Conflict
New Delhi: Amid rising tensions in West Asia following the ongoing conflict involving Iran, the Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi has issued an advisory asking Indian nationals in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to refrain from taking photos or videos of sensitive locations or incident sites.
In its advisory, the embassy urged Indian citizens living in or visiting the UAE to strictly follow local regulations and avoid recording or sharing visuals of areas linked to security incidents. Authorities in the UAE have warned that filming or photographing such locations without permission could lead to legal consequences under the country’s laws.
PHOTO | The Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi has issued an important advisory for Indian nationals in the UAE regarding. The press release reads, "Photographing, publishing, or sharing of images of incident sites via digital/social media platforms." pic.twitter.com/k6QfhpE4JQ
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The warning comes as regional tensions have intensified due to the ongoing Iran-related conflict, prompting heightened security alerts across several Gulf countries. In this environment, the Indian mission emphasised that Indians should remain cautious and adhere to instructions issued by local authorities.
The embassy also advised citizens not to circulate photos or videos of incident sites on social media platforms. Officials noted that such content could violate UAE regulations and potentially interfere with security operations.
In addition to avoiding photography and filming, Indian nationals have been encouraged to remain vigilant, stay updated through official sources, and comply with safety guidelines issued by UAE authorities and the Indian diplomatic mission.
The advisory forms part of a broader set of precautionary measures issued by Indian missions across the Gulf region as geopolitical tensions escalate in the Middle East.
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