Doha [Qatar], March 8 (ANI): The Indian Embassy in Doha on Sunday released a form for Indian nationals stranded in Qatar in order to determine the number of people affected.
The embassy said the form is intended only for those currently stuck in Qatar as tourists or short-term visitors holding Hayya A1 visas.
In a post on X, the embassy said, “Advisory: Indian Nationals who are currently stranded in Qatar as tourists/short-term visitors (holding Hayya A1 visa) due to cancellation of flights out of Qatar between February 28 and March 7, 2026, are encouraged to fill in their details at the link provided herewith. Please note that this is only for the purpose of ascertaining the exact number and details of stranded Indian nationals who are not residents of Qatar. Link has been restored: https://indianembassyqatar.gov.in/hayya_visitors (Those who have already submitted the details through our earlier link need not submit it again).”
Meanwhile, Gulf Air said in a statement that its flights remain temporarily suspended as the closure of Bahrain’s airspace continues.
“Gulf Air flights remain temporarily suspended as closure of Bahrain airspace continues. Services will resume once BCAA confirms safe reopening. Next update: 11:00 BHT (08:00 UTC) on March 9. For the latest flight information, visit gulfair.com or the Gulf Air app,” the airline said.
Meanwhile, six scheduled Qatar Airways flights landed safely in Doha from Paris, Madrid, London, Frankfurt, Rome, and Bangkok. According to Al Jazeera, these were the first inbound flights since Qatar closed its airspace following the conflict in Iran.
The airline reiterated on Sunday that these flights do not indicate the resumption of regular commercial operations.
Qatar Airways also completed repatriation flights from Doha to Amsterdam, Berlin, Frankfurt, London, and Zurich, according to the report.
On Tuesday, the airline plans to bring passengers whose final destination is Doha from Amsterdam, Berlin, Frankfurt, London, Zurich, and Muscat. (ANI)
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