UK urges Britons in UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar to shelter in place

Advisory follows reported missile attacks; other countries issue similar guidance

Last updated: February 28, 2026 | 15:00

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Citizens of the UK have been advised to remain indoors and avoid all travel.

British Embassy

Dubai: The UK government has advised British nationals in the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar to immediately shelter in place following reports of missile attacks.

In an official advisory, authorities urged citizens to remain indoors in a secure location, avoid all travel and follow instructions issued by local authorities.

The message was also shared on X by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, amplifying the guidance to UK nationals in the region.

The advisory comes amid heightened regional tensions, with several countries issuing precautionary instructions to their citizens in the Gulf.

India, Ireland and the United States have also released similar shelter-in-place advisories for their nationals in affected countries.

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