Considering the volatile state of affairs across the Middle East, it is best to be prepared for any eventuality. Below is a list of emergency numbers to use, should the situation call for it.
Bahrain
Emergency numbers in Bahrain.
- 999 – Police/Emergency (for Genuine Emergencies only)
- 998 – Ambulance
- 997 – Civil Defence/Fire
- 996 – Coast Guard
- 991- Electricity failures
- 995 – Find and Rescue
- 901 – Non-Emergency enquiries.
UAE
Emergency numbers in the UAE.
- 999 for Police
- 998 for Ambulance
- 997 for Fire Department (Civil Defence)
- 996 for Coast Guard
- 995 for Find and Rescue
- 991 for electricity failure.
Qatar
Emergency numbers in Qatar.
- 999 for the police, civil defence, and emergency services
- 992 for Emergency services for the deaf
- 991 for Water and electricity emergency (Kahramaa)
- 111 for Internet Services
- 44394444 for the Hamad Medical Corporation
- 16000 for Unified Medical Health
- Hamad International Airport: 4010 6666
- 44457457 for the Customs and Port Authority
- 44464000 for the Qatar Postal Authority
Kuwait
Emergency numbers in Kuwait.
- 112 for Police, Ambulance, and Firefighters
- 152 for Electricity and Water Emergencies
- 135 for the Ministry of Commerce and Industry
- 139 for the Kuwait Municipality Hotline
- 151 for the Public Health Ministry
- 161 for the Kuwait International Airport
- 1804000 for Civil Defense
- 1880888 for the General Department of Coast Guard
Saudi Arabia
Emergency numbers in Saudi Arabia.
- 911 for the Unified Emergency helpline (Recommended for all emergencies)
- 999 for contacting the Police
- 997 for Ambulance
- 998 for Civil Defence (Fire)
- 993 for Traffic Accidents with insurance
- 996 for Road Security (Highways)
- 1919 for the Domestic Violence Hotline
- 992 for Criminal Investigation
- 930 for Tourism Police/Help
- 1900 for Commercial Violations
Oman
Emergency numbers in Oman.
- 9999 General Emergency hotline for Police, Fire, and Ambulance
- 153 for water emergency
- 154 for electrical emergency
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