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GCC Emergency Numbers
& Helplines

Have your emergency contacts ready before you need them. This page covers every GCC country — print it, save it as PDF, and keep it accessible at home and at work.

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Universal GCC Emergency Numbers

These numbers work across most GCC countries — always try 999 first

Police — UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman
999
Immediate police response
Emergency — Saudi Arabia (also 999 in some areas)
911
Police, ambulance, fire combined
Civil Defense / Fire — UAE
998
Fire, rescue, civil defense
Ambulance — UAE (also 998 for combined)
997
Medical emergency, EMS
ℹ️ English speakers: All GCC emergency services have English-speaking operators available 24/7. State "I need an English operator" if needed. Do not hang up — stay on the line and follow instructions.

Country Emergency Cards

Full contact lists for each GCC country — emergency lines, health authorities, and essential services.

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United Arab Emirates
UAE
  • 999Police
  • 998Ambulance / Civil Defense
  • 997Fire Department

  • 800342 DHA — Dubai Health Authority / Patient Complaints
  • 800-11111 MOHAP — Ministry of Health & Prevention
  • 8001717 Estijaba — Medical queries & COVID helpline
  • 800900 Dubai Municipality — Food & environmental
  • 991 DEWA — Electricity & water emergency
  • 8009090 RTA — Road & transport
  • 800HAPPY Happiness Hotline — (800 4277 79)
  • App Dubai Police app — incident reporting & services
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Saudi Arabia
KSA
  • 911All Emergencies (combined)
  • 999Police (alternative)
  • 998Fire Department
  • 997Ambulance (alternative)

  • 937 Ministry of Health hotline
  • 993 Traffic Accidents Police
  • 911 Saudi Red Crescent Authority
  • 920033360 National Center for Mental Health
  • 1919 Women's Protection (NSHR)
  • 19911 Ministry of Labor — worker rights
  • +966-920001717 SCFHS — nurse complaints & license
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Qatar
QAT
  • 999Police / Ambulance / Fire (combined)
  • 991Gas Emergencies

  • +974 4439 4900 HMC — Patient Relations
  • +974 4407 8888 QCHP — License & complaints
  • 44392222 HMC Psychiatry — Mental health crisis
  • 109 Hukoomi — Government portal helpline
  • 919 Women's Protection — MOFA Family
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Kuwait
KUW
  • 112Police / Ambulance / Fire (all combined)

  • 1889 PACI — ID & residence issues
  • 25330000 Ministry of Health main
  • +965 2480 0000 MOH — Nurse complaints
  • 13 Kuwait Oil — For nurses at industry hospitals
  • 1803080 National Guard Medical Center
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Bahrain
BHR
  • 999Police / Ambulance / Fire (all combined)

  • +973 17287777 NHRA — License & complaints
  • 17766666 BDF Hospital (military)
  • 80008001 Mental Health Helpline
  • 17506090 Labor Market Regulatory Authority
  • 80001234 Expat Helpline
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Oman
OMN
  • 9999Police / Ambulance / Fire (all combined)
  • 1515Electricity Emergency

  • +968 24601000 OMSB — Nurse license & queries
  • 24602244 Ministry of Health main
  • 80077444 Royal Oman Police hotline
  • 24141111 Mental Health — Sultan Qaboos University Hospital

Helplines & Support Lines for Nurses

Beyond basic emergencies — support resources tailored to healthcare workers living and working in the GCC.

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Nursing Mental Health Support

  • Saudi: 920033360 — National Mental Health Center
  • Bahrain: 80008001 — Mental Health Helpline
  • Qatar: 44392222 — HMC Psychiatry
  • Oman: 24141111 — SQUH Mental Health
  • UAE: 800HOPE (4673) — Dubai crisis line
  • International: +44-116-123 — Samaritans (UK)
  • International: mindinfoline.org.uk — Mind helpline
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Workplace Harassment & Rights

  • UAE: 800-60 — Ministry of Human Resources
  • Saudi: 19911 — Ministry of Labor
  • Qatar: 16008 — Ministry of Labor
  • Kuwait: 25330000 — Ministry of Social Affairs
  • Bahrain: 17506090 — LMRA
  • Oman: 24602244 — MOH / Labor contacts
  • Tip: Always get a police report number
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License & Regulatory Contacts

  • UAE HAAD/DOH: 800342 — DHA / Abu Dhabi DOH
  • UAE MOHAP: 800-11111 — Ministry of Health
  • Saudi SCFHS: +966-920001717
  • Qatar QCHP: +974 4407 8888
  • Kuwait MOH: +965 2480 0000
  • Bahrain NHRA: +973 17287777
  • Oman OMSB: +968 24601000
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Domestic & Personal Safety

  • UAE: 800-HOPE (4673) — Women's support
  • Saudi: 1919 — NSHR Women's Protection
  • Qatar: 919 — MOFA Family Protection
  • All GCC: 999 / 911 — Police — always first call
  • Embassy SOS: See embassy section below
  • Note: Get a police report for insurance & legal claims
  • Note: Contact your embassy if you need repatriation help

Embassy Emergency Contacts

Select your home country to see embassy and consulate emergency numbers across GCC host countries.

🇵🇭 Philippine Embassy & Consulate — UAE

PCG Dubai (Consulate General)
+971-4-220-7100
General consular services, Dubai
POLO — Overseas Labor Office UAE
800-POLO (7656)
OFW labor concerns, UAE toll-free
24hr OFW Hotline (Philippines)
+632-1348
DFA emergency hotline (call Manila)
Philippine Embassy — Abu Dhabi
+971-2-635-4212
Abu Dhabi & northern UAE
OWWA distress fund and repatriation assistance are available. Contact POLO for employer disputes, unpaid wages, or contract violations.

🇵🇭 Philippine Embassy & Consulate — Saudi Arabia

PCG Riyadh
+966-11-454-1786
Philippine Consulate, Riyadh
PCG Jeddah
+966-12-665-5780
Philippine Consulate, Jeddah
24hr OFW Hotline (Philippines)
+632-1348
DFA emergency hotline
POLO Riyadh
+966-11-454-9607
Overseas Labor Office, KSA
In Saudi Arabia, the Philippine embassy can assist with shelter referrals, legal advice, and repatriation for distressed OFWs. Contact POLO for labor disputes.

🇮🇳 Indian Consulate & Embassy — GCC

Indian Consulate — Dubai
+971-4-397-1222
Consular services, Dubai & Northern Emirates
Indian Embassy — Abu Dhabi
+971-2-449-2700
Embassy, Abu Dhabi
MADAD Portal
madad.gov.in
Online grievance portal for Indians abroad
Indian Embassy — Riyadh (Saudi)
+966-11-488-5100
Indian Embassy, Saudi Arabia
Indian Embassy — Doha (Qatar)
+974-4425-5777
Indian Embassy, Qatar
VFS Global (visa & passport)
vfsglobal.com
Passport renewal & emergency travel docs
Indian nationals can use the MADAD portal to file overseas distress complaints. Indian Worker Resource Centers (IWRC) in GCC countries also offer free legal assistance.

🇬🇧 British Embassy — GCC

British Embassy — Abu Dhabi
+971-2-610-1600
UAE — Abu Dhabi main embassy
British Consulate — Dubai
+971-4-309-4444
UAE — Dubai consulate
FCDO 24-hr Emergency Helpline
+44-20-7008-1500
UK Foreign Office, worldwide emergency
British Embassy — Riyadh (Saudi)
+966-11-488-0077
Saudi Arabia
British Embassy — Doha (Qatar)
+974-4496-2000
Qatar
The FCDO can assist British nationals with lost passports, medical emergencies, arrests, and repatriation. Use the 24-hr line if the local embassy is closed.

🇺🇸 US Embassy — GCC

US Embassy — Abu Dhabi
+971-2-414-2200
UAE — Abu Dhabi main embassy
US Consulate — Dubai
+971-4-309-4000
UAE — Dubai consulate
ACS — Americans Abroad Hotline
+1-888-407-4747
American Citizens Services, 24/7
US Embassy — Riyadh (Saudi)
+966-11-488-3800
Saudi Arabia
US Embassy — Doha (Qatar)
+974-4496-6000
Qatar
STEP (Smart Traveler Enrollment Program) — enroll at step.state.gov to receive safety alerts and make it easier for the embassy to assist you in an emergency.

How to Find Your Embassy in Any GCC Country

Step 1 — Google search
"[your country] embassy [GCC city]"
E.g., "Sri Lanka embassy Dubai"
Step 2 — Your home country's MFA
Ministry of Foreign Affairs website
Lists all overseas missions with emergency contacts
Step 3 — Save it NOW
Save the number in your phone
Before you travel — not during the emergency
General tip — UAE MoFA
mofa.gov.ae
Lists all embassies accredited to the UAE
Key nationalities in GCC nursing workforce: Philippines, India, UK, USA, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Kenya, Nigeria, Ireland, Australia, South Africa, Jordan. All have active embassies in UAE and Saudi Arabia.

Useful Apps for Nurses in the GCC

Download these before you need them — many work offline once installed.

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Dubai Police App

iOS Android

Report incidents, pay fines, request police clearance certificates, and access emergency services. Available in English and Arabic.

UAE — Dubai
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SEHA (Malaffi) App

iOS Android

Abu Dhabi health services — book appointments, access health records, find SEHA facilities, and access your medical history.

UAE — Abu Dhabi
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Tabib (MOH UAE)

iOS Android

Teleconsultation app by UAE Ministry of Health. Access virtual doctor consultations in English. Useful when you are unwell off-duty.

UAE — Ministry of Health
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Sehha App

iOS Android

Qatar's official healthcare app — video consultations, appointment booking, and health information from Hamad Medical Corporation.

Qatar — HMC / MOH
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Mawid App

iOS Android

Saudi Ministry of Health appointment booking. Access primary healthcare centers, labs, and specialist referrals across Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia — MOH
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AMAN Security App (Saudi)

iOS Android

Saudi Arabia's security tip line (911). Report suspicious activity, accidents, or request police assistance. Operated by Saudi security services.

Saudi Arabia — Security

When to Call What

A fast reference guide — situation to action. When in doubt, call 999 (or 911 in Saudi) first.

Situation First Call Also Contact
Medical emergency (yourself or someone else) 999 / 911 (Saudi) Notify your employer / DON
Road traffic accident 999 + Traffic Police 993 in Saudi for traffic; your insurance
Workplace accident or injury on duty Employer + Occupational Health 999 if serious; document everything in writing
Mental health crisis — yourself Country mental health line 999 if immediate danger; trusted colleague
Nurse license problem or suspension Health authority (DHA / SCFHS / QCHP) Your employer HR; legal advisor
Employer dispute — unpaid wages or contract breach Ministry of Labor (country-specific) Your embassy; POLO / POLO equivalent
Passport lost or stolen 999 — get a police report Your embassy — emergency travel document
Sexual harassment at work Police 999 Ministry of Labor; your embassy; hospital HR
Domestic violence or personal safety threat 999 / 911 Women's protection line; your embassy
Unsanitary or hazardous conditions (patient care area) Municipality hotline / Health authority Document with photos; notify DON in writing
Fire or smoke in the building 998 (UAE) / 999 / 911 Activate fire alarm; evacuate first, then call
Gas leak or utility emergency 991 (Qatar gas) / 991 (UAE DEWA) / 1515 (Oman) Evacuate area; do not use switches or flames

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Emergency Preparedness Checklist

  • Save emergency numbers in phone contacts
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  • Know your health insurance emergency line
  • Share this page with a newly arrived colleague
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