The Pakistan Embassy in the United Arab Emirates (USE) announced the temporary suspension of its in-person consular services “until further notice” on Wednesday in view of the evolving regional situation.

A circular issued by the embassy referred to an advisory by the UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation recommending remote work for the private sector, discouraging workers from remaining in open areas.

The embassy termed the measure “precautionary”, saying it had been taken “in the interest of the safety and well-being of community members and embassy staff alike”.

It provided emergency contact numbers for community members to remain in touch if they needed assistance:

• +971 2 4447800 (Landline)
• +971 50 121 0260 (Mobile)
• +971 50 124 8934 (WhatsApp)

The embassy added that updates regarding resumption of services would be communicated “in due course” through official channels. It advised Pakistani nationals to follow the instructions of local authorities and stay informed through official announcements.

The US and Israel attacked Iran on Saturday, assassinating Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and carrying out hundreds of airstrikes.

The conflict has since spread across the Middle East as Iran’s retaliatory strikes have thrown Gulf states into chaos.