In Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the situation has relatively stabilized, yet Uzbek nationals residing and working in these countries remain in a state of anxiety and uncertainty. Local air defense systems are reported to be capable of intercepting Iranian missiles in the air, and populated areas have not suffered damage, but those on short-term trips fear being stranded due to flight cancellations. The closed airspace over the Persian Gulf region has nearly halted all aviation links, complicating repatriation efforts for compatriots.
According to Akhrorbek Nematjonov, working in hotel services in Doha, explosions are visible in the sky during air attacks, though no one has been harmed. He emphasized feeling unsafe and expressed a desire to return to Uzbekistan. Hotels have prepared shelters in basement areas with water, tables, and medications for emergencies, but such measures are lacking in dormitories. Nematjonov is attempting to contact the Uzbek embassy and hopes for evacuation if Uzbekistan dispatches aircraft.
Another compatriot in Doha, Ilyosbek Mukhiddinov, reported that the Qatari government frequently sends safety warnings to the public. In hotels, tables, chairs, and toys for children have been set up in basement parking areas. The government has canceled all events, many restaurants are closed, and accounting and HR departments in hotels have shifted to remote work. Mukhiddinov noted that Qatar's air defense system works very well, with fewer explosions observed during each attack compared to other countries. The Uzbek embassy has opened a Telegram group to register those interested in possible evacuation. He added that educational institutions in Qatar have switched to distance learning, museums are closed, and only grocery stores operate around the clock.
In Dubai, the situation is similar to Doha, but according to Azizbek Ochilov, after initial panic, people are calmly going to work. The UAE initially transitioned to online work but is returning to offline mode starting today. Ochilov stated that Dubai's air defense system excellently repels attacks, with no missiles or drones falling to the ground, only debris. He suggested that Iran has no serious hostility towards the UAE, and these actions are merely formal due to the UAE's partnership with the United States. However, he mentioned that relatives and acquaintances in Uzbekistan, watching videos online, are more worried. Since March 4, airlines UzAirways, Centrum Air, and Qanot Sharq have announced a phased resumption of flights on the Tashkent–Dubai–Tashkent route, but some cancellations persist.
Source: kun.uz