After 6 years of ordeal in Saudi Arabia, expat from Uppala reaches home

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February 9, 2022

After a prolonged legal battle and success in the labour court (Mahakamah Al-Thanfeedh) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and with the active intervention and help of Adv. P.A.Hameed Padubidri, a lawyer and social worker from Udupi based in Riyadh, an expatriate worker from Uppala returned his home country after more than 6 years.

Mohammed Saleem Mohiddin Saheb, aged about 54, was in Jeddah. He originally hails from Uppala in Kasaragod district in Kerala.

He boarded the flight bound to Calicut on February 4, at 2.30 am (Saudi time) from the King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah and touched down at Calicut Intl. Airport at around 9.45 am. He was warmly welcomed by his family and friends in the Airport & he reached his hometown by road.

Mr Saleem had been working in Al-Waha International hotel in Jeddah since more than 32 years. His last return to the KSA after his vacation was in 2015. He was doing well in the hotel till about 3 years ago. Everything was smooth until he landed in a tight-spot after death of the hotel's owner, Abdullah Bakr Al-Khatami.

After the owner's death, the hotel gradually came to halt and remained closed. Mr Saleem, along with other employees of the hotel, got into trouble due to the closure of the hotel & non-payment of the end of service benefits (ESBs). Although he persuaded the issue with the hotel management for the perks, but all his efforts went in vain. Meanwhile, his Iqama also got expired around couple of years back and remained invalid.

So, he filed a case against the hotel in the labor office & court in Jeddah claiming for the ESBs & other benefits about three years back. After several hearings & proceedings, the court decreed in his favor with regard to his perks & final exit by further referring & for further handling it to the Consulate General of India in Jeddah.

Thanks to the Consular General of India, H.E.Shahid Alam, IFS with the active voluntarism, help & legal assistance of lawyer & social worker, Adv. P.A.Hameed Padubidri, Mr. Saleem has immediately been provided with final exit visa last week valid for two weeks. As a result, he left for India from Saudia last morning & reached his home place happily via Calicut.

Adv. Hameed Padubidri brought Mr. Saleem's case to the kind attention of CGI Jeddah, H.E.Shahid Alam IFS for his prompt action. Immediately within couple of weeks from the notice to the CGI, Saleem's case saw a happy end & he breathed a big sigh of relief.

Even though the court awarded the payment of the ESBs to Saleem in its judgement, it's delayed due to some pending formalities; as such, Mr Saleem executed a power of attorney in favor of his relative, Mr Sheikh Mohammed Farooq in Jeddah for collecting the sum of ESBs either in cheque or by cash.

After reaching to his native place, Mr. Saleem & his family extended their immense thanks to Adv Hameed for his socio- humanitarian works in getting Mr. Saleem to India and expressed immense gratitude to the CGI, Shahid Alam IFS & his staffs in the CGI Jeddah for his immediate action.

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Alhamdulillah..my uncle reached safely ❤️❤️... Happy to see him with whole family 🥰❤️

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Health and financial awareness session for workers in Sharjah by Consulate General of India, Ekata, Aim India Forum

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April 28,2025

On April 27, 2025, the Consulate General of India in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, in partnership with Ekata (Unity) and Aim India Forum, organized a vital health and financial awareness session at the PAN Gulf Labour Camp in Sharjah, UAE.

This event aimed to educate blue-collar workers on important health and financial matters, providing them with practical information to better manage their well-being and finances. Shaikh Muzaffer, the Founder President of Aim India Forum, expressed his gratitude to Mr. Anshul Gupta, CEO of Pan Gulf International Metals Industries UAE, for facilitating the platform, and to Dr. Satish Krishnan, Neurosurgeon at Al Qasimia Hospital Sharjah and President of the EKATA group, for his excellent coordination of the event.

The Consulate General of India invited the Aim India Forum to conduct informative lectures on various crucial topics, including financial scams, economic crimes, cyber fraud, SIM card fraud, and the dangers posed by fake recruitment agencies. Shaikh Muzaffer from Aim India Forum, alongside BCCI President Mr. Hidayath Addoor, also participated in a focused discussion on SIM card fraud and its risks.

The session concluded with important remarks from Shri Yatin Patel, the Deputy Consul General of India to Dubai. Shri Patel highlighted the significance of timely passport renewals and the need to protect passports as a form of identity. He also cautioned against scammers who target blue-collar workers, exploiting their identities to obtain illegal loans from banks. He urged all workers to remain vigilant and avoid falling prey to such fraudulent activities.

Mr. Deepak Dagar, Vice Consul for Labour and ICWF at the Indian Consulate, was also in attendance, adding valuable insights and contributing to the event’s success. This informative session provided blue-collar workers with essential knowledge to safeguard both their health and financial security in their daily lives.

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Karnire brothers of Expertise Group participate in PM Modi’s Saudi business discussions

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April 26,2025

Riyadh: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Saudi Arabia on April 22 marked a significant step in reaffirming the enduring friendship between India and the Kingdom. During his visit, PM Modi engaged with leading Indian-origin business figures, highlighting their pivotal role in Saudi Arabia's economic growth.

Among the distinguished attendees were Mr. Ashif Karnire, Chief Executive Officer of the prestigious Expertise Group, and Mr. Anshif Karnire, Chief Strategy Officer of the group, whose participation underlined the vibrant entrepreneurial spirit of the Indian community in Saudi Arabia.

Joining them were other prominent business leaders, including Mr. Yusuf Ali, Managing Director of LuLu Hypermarket, and Dr. Alisha Moopen, Group CEO of Aster Healthcare. Each of these leaders represents enterprises that have made outstanding contributions across diverse sectors of the Saudi economy.

The discussions centred around the influential role of Indian entrepreneurs in Saudi Arabia’s development journey, with PM Modi acknowledging their exceptional contributions.

The robust presence of Indian businesses continues to be a driving force in the Kingdom’s economic diversification efforts. The meeting not only reaffirmed the strong ties between India and Saudi Arabia but also opened new avenues for collaboration, promising mutual growth and prosperity in the years ahead.

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