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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