U.S. universities with branch campuses in the Gulf suspended in-person instruction and shifted to remote operations as the U.S.-Israel military campaign expanded across the region. Institutions in Qatar, the UAE and neighboring states told students and staff to work remotely after airspace disruptions and airport closures left many stranded and travel routes uncertain. Universities are coordinating with consulates and campus partners to support visa, housing and repatriation needs. Administrators reported immediate operational impacts—cancelled classes, paused research activities and constrained campus services—while academic leaders arranged emergency teaching plans. The moves underscore universities’ reliance on regional stability for overseas programs and raise questions about continuity of instruction, student safety protocols, and tuition/refund policies for affected cohorts. Expect continued remote operations until travel and insurance markets stabilize.