KBRI Abu Dhabi Implements Level Three Alert in Response to Middle East Situation
Jakarta (ANTARA) – The Indonesian Embassy in Abu Dhabi (KBRI) and the Indonesian Consulate General in Dubai (KJRI) are monitoring the situation and have implemented Level Three alert, or the lowest alert status, as of 28 February 2026, following the deteriorating security situation in the Middle East.
Through official information channels communicated by the KBRI Abu Dhabi on Sunday, it was stated that the Level Three alert designation takes into account several indicators, including the situation remaining largely normal despite some conflicts occurring in other regions and no direct impact thus far.
Additionally, a number of foreign embassies and international organisations have issued warnings and recommended self-protection measures should conflict escalate. The potential threat identified includes missile and drone attacks.
The Level Three alert was implemented in response to military escalation between the US-Israel and Iran. Iran has launched missiles towards Israeli territory and Gulf states, including the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The UAE Ministry of Defence has conducted missile interception and condemned the attacks.
UAE authorities have issued warnings through mobile phone notifications to those in affected areas. The notifications advised people to seek safe locations, stay away from doors, windows, and open areas, and await further instructions.
From late evening until just before dawn, sounds of artillery fire and military aircraft were heard flying through Abu Dhabi’s airspace.
As a result of these events across the entire Middle East region, airspace has been temporarily closed or restricted. This situation has prompted neighbouring countries to keep civil aircraft away from potential danger zones.
Safety concerns have also led several major airports, including Dubai International Airport and Hamad International Airport in Doha, to suspend operations, divert flights, or even completely cancel services.
Airlines, including Etihad Airways, have announced temporary suspension of all departures from Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi until 14:00 UAE time on Sunday.
This measure was taken amid widespread airspace closures in the affected region, impacting airlines throughout the Gulf and surrounding areas, leaving passengers facing flight cancellations, route diversions, and uncertainty regarding their travel plans.
The KBRI Abu Dhabi held a Town Hall Meeting with Indonesians residing in the UAE via online platforms on Saturday (28 February) from 21:00–23:00 local time to explain the current situation in the region.
The KBRI Abu Dhabi has also issued an advisory to all Indonesian nationals (WNI) to increase vigilance, reduce outdoor movement, and avoid locations and areas with potential for impact.
Additionally, WNI have been advised to remain calm whilst continuing to monitor developments through reliable official sources.
WNI are urged to maintain communication with fellow Indonesians and their respective families. They are also required to register online through www.peduliwni.kemlu.go.id.
The KBRI Abu Dhabi and KJRI Dubai have also established special hotlines to respond to emergencies.