The government has launched an online portal to collect information about Nepali citizens stranded in Middle Eastern countries and to coordinate possible assistance or rescue efforts.
The portal has been introduced by the Consular Services Department under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs following rising tensions in the region after recent airstrikes involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. Authorities say the system will help gather accurate data on Nepalis who may be facing difficulties abroad and allow officials to respond more effectively if evacuation or support becomes necessary.
The platform is primarily aimed at Nepalis currently in countries such as the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia. Through the portal, individuals are asked to update their personal details, contact information, and current situation so that government agencies can track their status and coordinate assistance if needed.
In the first phase, priority is being given to Nepalis who are in especially vulnerable situations. This includes individuals stranded at airports while trying to return to Nepal, those whose visas have expired, and workers whose companies have cancelled their visas after they had already arranged travel back home. These individuals are requested to enter their information through the portal so that relevant authorities can assess their cases and provide support.
Officials say the collected data will help government agencies coordinate with Nepali embassies and missions in the region. The information could also be used to plan rescue or repatriation efforts if the situation in the Middle East worsens.
The initiative comes as concerns grow among Nepali migrant workers and travellers in the Gulf amid ongoing regional tensions. Nepali diplomatic missions in the affected countries have also urged citizens to rely only on official communication channels and avoid misinformation while staying alert to developments in the region.
