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Ministry of Foreign Affairs

From sirens to safety: Second RSAF flight returns from Saudi Arabia with S’poreans, foreign nationals

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Returnee Ms Raja Nur Syakirah, 21, embracing her mother after returning from Jeddah, at Changi Airport Terminal 2 on March 13, 2026. 

ST PHOTO: JASON QUAH
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Returnee Ms Raja Nur Syakirah, 21, embracing her mother after returning from Jeddah, at Changi Airport Terminal 2 on March 13, 2026. 

ST PHOTO: JASON QUAH

‘Once in a lifetime’: RSAF plane returns with largest group of S’poreans from Middle East so far

Ms Amanda Er, 31, healthcare worker, tearing up as she is greeted by a loved one, after her RSAF repatriation flight from Saudi Arabia, at the arrival hall of Changi Airport Terminal 2 on  March 11, 2026. ST PHOTO: SHINTARO TAY
Ms Amanda Er, 31, healthcare worker, tearing up as she is greeted by a loved one, after her RSAF repatriation flight from Saudi Arabia, at the arrival hall of Changi Airport Terminal 2 on  March 11, 2026. ST PHOTO: SHINTARO TAY

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12-hour land crossings, sleeping on hotel floors: What to expect before a repatriation flight

Those looking to leave the Middle East should expect plans to change, and be prepared to move on to a new flight or transport option at short notice.
Those looking to leave the Middle East should expect plans to change, and be prepared to move on to a new flight or transport option at short notice.

Forum: Agencies’ good work appreciated

RSAF A330 aircraft to support repatriation of Singaporeans from Saudi Arabia

A Republic of Singapore Air Force A330 multi-role tanker transport aircraft at the Singapore Airshow in February 2026.
A Republic of Singapore Air Force A330 multi-role tanker transport aircraft at the Singapore Airshow in February 2026.

Japan can play a larger role in the region if it is able to resolve historical issues: Sim Ann

Senior Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Home Affairs Sim Ann speaking at the Business China Special Speaker Series on March 6.
Senior Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Home Affairs Sim Ann speaking at the Business China Special Speaker Series on March 6.

SIA to operate repatriation flights between Singapore and Oman in support of MFA

The flights will be conducted in full compliance with all regulatory, operational and security requirements,” said SIA.
The flights will be conducted in full compliance with all regulatory, operational and security requirements,” said SIA.

S’pore to mount repatriation flights on March 7 and 8 from Muscat in Oman

The repatriation flight planned for March 7 is to cater to Singaporeans in Oman and the United Arab Emirates
The repatriation flight planned for March 7 is to cater to Singaporeans in Oman and the United Arab Emirates

No reports of Singaporean casualties in Middle East; travel to region should be avoided: MFA

A projectile falls over Dubai on February 28, 2026. AFP correspondents heard a loud explosion in Dubai on February 28 and one of them saw a plume of smoke rising from the city. The explosions came in the wake of wide-ranging Iranian attacks on the Gulf, in retaliation for US and Israel strikes on Iran. (Photo by AFP)
A projectile falls over Dubai on February 28, 2026. AFP correspondents heard a loud explosion in Dubai on February 28 and one of them saw a plume of smoke rising from the city. The explosions came in the wake of wide-ranging Iranian attacks on the Gulf, in retaliation for US and Israel strikes on Iran. (Photo by AFP)

S’poreans in Middle East urged to stay safe, monitor developments amid US-Israel attacks on Iran

The Israeli military said it detected missiles launched from Iran on Feb 28 as sirens sounded across several parts of the country, after Israel earlier launched strikes on its arch-foe.
The Israeli military said it detected missiles launched from Iran on Feb 28 as sirens sounded across several parts of the country, after Israel earlier launched strikes on its arch-foe.

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