U.S. embassies across the Gulf region and Asia have begun notifying the public about reduced operations and limited communication, following a lapse in federal funding that has triggered a government shutdown and added new uncertainty to the global economy.
Due to the lapse in appropriations, this X
account will not be updated regularly until full operations resume, with the exception of urgent safety and security information. pic.twitter.com/lFEUyzSezm— US Mission to UAE (@USAinUAE) October 1, 2025
The U.S. Mission to the United Arab Emirates announced on Wednesday via social media platforms X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook that regular updates would be paused during the ongoing appropriations lapse.
Because of the lapse in appropriations, this X account will not be updated regularly until full operations resume, with the exception of urgent safety and security information. pic.twitter.com/CNd6FtVuZh
— U.S. Embassy India (@USAndIndia) October 1, 2025
“Due to the lapse in appropriations, this account will not be updated regularly until full operations resume, except for urgent safety and security information,” read a statement from the U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi.
Similar messages have since appeared on the official social media accounts of U.S. diplomatic missions in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, India, and Bangladesh — indicating a coordinated response by the State Department to the funding shortfall.
Despite the shutdown, most embassies have emphasized that passport and visa services will continue, depending on local conditions and available resources.
The embassies reiterated that social media channels would remain largely inactive during the shutdown, except for critical safety alerts. Residents with upcoming consular appointments or urgent travel plans are being advised to visit the State Department’s official website at [travel.state.gov](https://travel.state.gov) for the latest updates on service availability and embassy operating status.
