Sources in Labor Ministry of Saudi Arabia said the deadline to rectify the status would be extended to Muharram 1, 1435 H (November 2013). This will allow many foreign expats to complete their undocumented work, looking at the seriousness of companies and workers.
It is learnt that the Labor Ministry contacted the higher authorities in regard to extend the grace period. Basically, the Labor Ministry reinforced the need to extend the grace period because of the large number of people.
India thanks Saudi King
The Indian Embassy has registered a significant number of overstaying Indians in Saudi Arabia and issued them with travel documents (Emergency Certificate) to facilitate their return to India. Many of them were able to obtain their exits from various 'Tarheels' across the Kingdom. Many of the overstaying Indian expats were able to correct their legal status at the Labour offices. The Embassy has kept the Saudi authorities at the highest levels in the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Interior and Labour informed about all issues pertaining to the welfare of the Indian community and also updated them on the progress in obtaining exit for those wanting to leave Saudi Arabia on final exit.
The Embassy has shared with the Saudi authorities at appropriate levels details of Indians who approached the Embassy to avail the concessions announced by Saudi authorities. The Embassy continues to follow-up with Saudi authorities on all the outstanding issues, said the release.
The Embassy said that it is confident that all issues regarding the welfare of Indians in the Kingdom would be addressed as per the Saudi laws and regulations. “The Embassy is fully aware of its responsibilities towards the Indian nationals and it will continue to address all issues of concern for the Indian community within the framework of Saudi laws and regulations, keeping in view our strategic partnership with this country and the welfare of more than two million Indians resident here”, it said.
Helpline
The Embassy officials deployed at the mobile helpline counters at Shumeshi Tarheel and Riyadh International Airport which will continue to provide assistance to the Indians who approach these places. The helpline numbers of Indian Embassy team at Tarheel are 0546843866, 0546843894, 0546843836, 0546843746, and 0546843903. The helpline numbers of Indian Embassy team at Airport are 0546843922, 0546843919, 0546843734, 0546843750, and 0548981774. This is in addition to the 24x7 helpline numbers at the Embassy of India (011 4884697, 011 4881982, 0501699879, 0501700106, 0501699895, 0501699894). The Embassy officials deployed at Tarheel in Dammam will also continue to operate. The large number of registered volunteers who have worked with the Embassy in assisting the community will continue to provide their services to all Indians in need.
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