Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi issues advisory against unauthorized filming of airports or incident sites

The Indian Embassy in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Sunday issued an advisory against the unauthorized filming of incident sites or prohibited areas or inside the airports and restricted sharing or publishing images of the same through digital or social media platforms amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

"UAE authorities have warned that strict action would be taken against any individual for the unauthorized filming of incident sites or prohibited areas or inside the airport(s)," it said in an advisory.

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Flight operations at one of the world’s busiest international aviation hubs had been temporarily suspended earlier as authorities implemented precautionary safety measures, disrupting arrivals and departures in Dubai.

To ensure safety and avoid legal consequences for Indian nationals, the Embassy advised to strictly observe the following:

• When you hear a warning alert, proceed immediately to a safe place and remain there until the warning alert has been lifted for your area. Do not attempt to go outside to take photograph/record videos.
• Strictly avoid sharing or publishing images of incident sites, including damage from projectiles or shrapnel, via digital/social media platforms.
• In the event of shrapnel falling or discovering suspicious objects in your vicinity, report it immediately to the competent authorities to enable them to handle the situation safely and swiftly. Please stay away from the location and do not approach or touch any parts.
• Do not take photograph/record videos inside the airport during arrival/departure.

Dubai International Airport (DXB) partially resumed operations on March 7, with select flights operating from both DXB and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).

In a post on X, Dubai Airports said limited services had restarted but warned passengers not to travel to the airport unless their airline has confirmed their flight.

In view of the current regional situation, the Embassy of India, Abu Dhabi urged all Indian nationals residing in or visiting the UAE to strictly adhere to the local laws and safety guidelines issued by the UAE authorities.