IMA conducts webinar on ‘fundamentals of contract management’

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January 25, 2021

Kuwait: The Social Service Department of Indian Muslim Association (IMA) Kuwait conducted a Zoom Webinar on ‘Fundamentals of Contract Management’ on January 16, 2021.

The guest speaker was Mr. Parvez Hanif who is a graduate in Electrical Engineering with an extensive experience of more than 25 years in contracts management in Oil & Gas and other Industrial sectors. Presently he is working in one of the prestigious Oil & Gas company in Kuwait.

The subject of the webinar was of interest to many as most of us encounters with contracts in our daily life and therefore an overwhelming response was received from Indian expatriates & others in Kuwait, from India and abroad. The key highlight of the webinar was to give an overview & insight of contract management specifically to the youth of our society, professionals and in general to all.

The session covered the definitions, objectives of contracting, role of stakeholders, elements for a valid contract, contracting stages requirements of bonds/bank guarantees and insurance requirements involved in the contract management. It emphasised importance of language to be used which should be precise, clear and concise for an effective contract and provided classification of various types of contracts and their uses for specific requirement by comparing the advantages and disadvantages.

The speaker had highlighted the importance of contract requisition stage wherein the tender package is prepared, returns on the investment, selection of proper contracting strategy, importance of funds availability for successful implementation of a contract.

The above program was highly appreciated by the attendees.

IMA, Kuwait is thankful to Mr. Parvez Hanif, participants and all those who contributed to success in delivering an informative talk on the ‘Fundamentals of Contract Management’ and making this event a success.

Indian Muslim Association (IMA) is a well-known socio-religious Indian organization in Kuwait that carries out its various activities under the patronage of “Ministry of Awqaaf” & “Islamic Affairs”, Kuwait and Indian Embassy of Kuwait. IMA is always keen to provide platform for enhancement of expatriates living in Kuwait for their social & spiritual aspect through various programs & webinars. Its Social Services Department is one of the important departments of this association which carries out welfare services for the Indian expatriates at different levels.

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Good news for Indian expats in Saudi Arabia: Passport update now just a click away!

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April 12,2025

Riyadh, April 12: In a welcome move for Indian expatriates and other foreign residents in Saudi Arabia, the Kingdom has introduced a new online service that allows residents to update their passport information without visiting the General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat). The service is available through the widely used Absher platform.

This initiative comes as a major time-saver for Indian expats, especially those renewing their passports, as it eliminates the need for lengthy in-person appointments and physical document submissions at Jawazat offices.

Who Can Use the Service?

The online update feature is available to expatriates aged 18 and above. Once a passport is renewed, Indian expats can log in to Absher (via their employers account), navigate to My Services, select Passport, and then access Resident Identity Services to update the relevant information.

A clear photo of the new passport must be uploaded. The system automatically extracts the passport number and expiry date using advanced digital recognition tools.

Before submitting, users are required to pledge that:

The old passport has not been lost.
There are no reports of absence from work.
There are no pending traffic violations linked to the resident's Iqama.
There are no security-related restrictions on the expat or the employer.

Important for Indian Families

If family members previously listed on the old passport have been issued individual passports, the online service cannot be used. In such cases, a personal visit to Jawazat is necessary to complete the update.

Likewise, if the passport is lost, the expat must report the loss and update information directly at the Jawazat office. Any misuse or incorrect submission will result in accountability under Saudi law, including potential charges of forgery.

Fee Details

To avail this convenience, a nominal fee of SR69 (including VAT) is applicable for each passport update request.

Why It Matters

With over 2 million Indians living and working in Saudi Arabia, this digital service is expected to ease the bureaucratic burden and save time for thousands of individuals who previously had to navigate crowded offices and long wait times. It also enhances accuracy and ensures smoother processing for both employees and employers.

Indian community associations have welcomed the move, calling it a step forward in digital convenience and administrative efficiency for expatriates.

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