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Saudi Arabia to host CBSE Gulf Sahodaya 33rd Principals Conference on Jan 30, 31

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January 29, 2021

The annual Principals Conference of CBSE Gulf Sahodaya will be hosted on the remote platform this year by the Saudi Arabia chapter on 30th and 31st January 2021. CBSE School principals from the Gulf will participate and discuss education during Covid and beyond, stated a press release issued by Sanjeev Kumar Jolly, Secretary, CBSE Gulf Sahodaya & Principal GEMS Our Own High School, Dubai, UAE

Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’, Minister of Education, Government of India will address during the inaugural session which will be attended by Manoj Ahuja, IAS, Chairman, CBSE and H.E. Dr. Ausaf Sayeedthe, Ambassador of India to Saudi Arabia. 

Sessions are planned for principals to interact with H.E. Dr. Kiran Bedi, Lieutenant Governor, Puducherry, Anurag Thripathi, IRPS, Secretary CBSE, DR. Joseph Emmanuel, Director Academics, CBSE Dr. Biswajit Saha, Director Training, CBSE, Dr. Sanyam Bhardwaj, Controller of Examination, CBSE, and J. K. Yadav, Regional Officer, Delhi and Foreign Schools. 

CBSE officials will share with Principals the major reforms planned in curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment. CBSE Controller of Examinations will discuss the major changes expected during this years’ board examinations. There will be sessions by professional trainers on problem solving and stress management. 

CBSE Gulf Sahodaya Academic and Sports Awards to students based on their CBSE National level achievements will be announced during the conference. The effective implementation of Educational Policy is likely to be in focus in most of the sessions during the two days conference. According to Mr. Mairaj Mohammed Khan, Principal from Saudi Arabia and the Conference Host Convener, all preparations are made by the Saudi Arabia Chapter of Gulf Sahodaya to make the conference highly interactive and productive. 

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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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