RE-ENTRY IS NOT RENEWED ON TIME' CANNOT RETURN TO SAUDI ARABIA FOR THREE YEARS

 The passport section says that those who go on an exit re-entry visa from Saudi Arabia will face a travel ban if they do not renew it within the stipulated time. Those who do not renew their re-entry will be banned from traveling for three years. However, the ban does not apply if you come on another visa under your own sponsor.

Exit-re-entry visa is for going on vacation home from Saudi. It can be issued for up to one year at the time of departure. Many people who have gone abroad in the Kovid situation get a re-entry or exit visa for two or three months. The expatriates must return to Saudi Arabia by this time. Those who are unable to do so can apply for a re-entry visa.

The re-entry visa must be renewed online with the help of a sponsor. Renewal is required prior to expiration. The visa will then be revoked upon expiration. With this comes a three-year travel ban. However, this ban does not apply to new spouses who come to the old sponsor. It is forbidden to come on a new visa under another sponsor.

Therefore, those who are unable to return home due to the flight ban imposed in the Kovid context should contact the sponsor in time to renew the re-entry visa. The situation of voluntary re-entry extension does not exist.

Tawakkalna app to be mandatory in Riyadh to access shopping malls and government offices

 Riyadh - Riyadh Governor Prince Faisal bin Bandar has ordered the Tawakkalna app to be mandatory in Riyadh to access shopping malls and government offices. The new measure is part of a crackdown on the spread of Kovid. For this, locals and foreigners need to download the Tawakkalna app on their mobile phones.

It was decided to strengthen the inspection and open a special office to monitor it to ensure that Kovid meets the standards. The governor ordered that the mask be worn properly and that no more than fifty people be present at weddings, condolences, church services and burial ceremonies.

last 24 hours in Saudi Arabia, 261 people have been infected by the Kovid. 274 people were cured.

 In the last 24 hours in Saudi Arabia, 261 people have been infected by the Kovid. 274 people were cured. Kovid was found among the three dead. The Kovid affected 93 in Riyadh, 53 in the Eastern Province, 49 in Makkah, 16 in Madinah, nine in Asir, eight each in Al Qasim and the northern border, seven in Al Baha and Najran, six in Hail and two in Al Jawf and Tabuk. Of the 2126 people being treated, 362 are in critical condition.

Robbery at power plants; Bangladeshi gang arrested

 Riyadh - Security forces in Riyadh have arrested a three-member gang that robbed electrical equipment and breakers from power plants and construction sites and sold them through acrimony outlets. Three Bangladeshi men in their 30s have been arrested for violating iqama. The gang was found to have stolen electrical appliances and breakers worth a total of 34,66,843 riyals. Riyadh provincial police spokesman Major Khalid al-Quraidis said the case against the accused had been handed over to the public prosecution for legal action. 

Earthquake near Hail in Saudi Arabia, no casualties reported

 north of the city of hail, earthquake, . At 13.31 GMT, a magnitude 3.07 earthquake shook the region. The epicenter was reported below the Pacific Ocean floor, at 46 km / h, at a depth of 7 km, according to the Saudi Geological Survey.

At 8.15am, social media users said they experienced further tremors in the province. No injuries or damage were reported.

RIYADH METRO: PARTIAL SERVICE WILL START IN SEPTEMBER AND TRIAL RUN CONTINUES

 Riyadh is preparing for a comprehensive metro train network in Saudi Arabia. The first phase of the service is expected to start by September. The Riyadh Royal Commission has begun efforts to do so. The creepy activity in the Kovid situation has been revived. Trail run trains have been started on the tracks ahead of the service. The Saudi Crown Prince has announced that he will make Riyadh one of the best economic cities in the world. It is estimated that there will be one billion people in Riyadh in the future. As part of this, the metro will be connected to King Salman Park in Riyadh and Khiddiya.

The Royal Commission's move is to expand the metro in line with population growth. The Riyadh Metro is the longest metro line in the world at 176 km. 80 stations have been set up for the metro. A train can have two or four bogies. There is a 36 km long tunnel in the fast moving metro. There will be bus services to connect the railway stations. Give the same card to the bus and train.

CITIZENSHIP FOR EXPATRIATES IN THE UAE; WHO CAN APPLY?

 The UAE has made a historic decision to grant citizenship to those who have excelled in various fields. The announcement was made by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The law was amended for this.

Anyone can apply for an Emirates passport

1- Investors

They must own land (property) in the UAE.

2- Doctors and Specialists

Must be specialized in Science or the most sought after subject in the UAE. Must have at least ten years of experience in the field, scientific contributions, and studies of scientific value. Must be a member of any community that is well known in the field of specialization.

3- Scientists

Must be an active researcher / researcher working in universities or research centers. Must have at least ten years of work experience in their own field. Must have contributions such as science awards / discoveries. Recommendations from accredited scientific institutes in the UAE are also mandatory.

4- Inventors

Holders of one or more patents approved by the UAE Ministry of Finance or any other prestigious international body It should be accompanied by a recommendation from the Ministry of Finance.

5- Creative talents

Intellectuals and artists working in the field of art and culture. International Award Winners. Recommendation from the concerned government department is mandatory.

If a person is eligible for citizenship, he must provide an affidavit that he will comply with Emirates rules. The government has the right to revoke citizenship if the standards are violated.

The feature of the new decision is that one can get UAE citizenship without losing the citizenship of one's own country.

Delay in receiving the Kovid vaccine is reported to be the reason for postponing the resumption of international flights to May 17

 Riyadh - Delay in receiving the Kovid vaccine is reported to be the reason for postponing the resumption of international flights to May 17. The health minister has said that the companies that make the corona vaccine have delayed the delivery of the contracted vaccine dose installments on time. In the wake of the outbreak of the second wave of the corona epidemic in many countries, it is important for the country to achieve a high level of social immunity before issuing a foreign travel permit. Saudi also wants to maintain public health and low morbidity rates.

In view of all this, the decision to lift the ban on foreign travel by Saudi nationals and to fully open land, sea and air borders has been postponed to May 17 instead of March 31.

The land, sea and air borders will be fully open from 1 am on Monday, May 17, and Saudi nationals will be allowed to travel abroad. The Home Ministry said it would monitor the latest developments in this regard.  

The non-receipt of vaccine stockpiles as previously ordered and contracts prompted authorities to postpone the resumption of international services and the opening of borders. Currently, Pfizer-Biontech vaccine is used in Saudi Arabia. So far, vaccination centers have been opened only in Riyadh, Jeddah, the Eastern Province and Madinah. AstraZeneca and modern vaccines are also approved for use in Saudi Arabia. The modern vaccine has not yet arrived in the country.

A few days ago, Adar Poonawala, CEO of the Serum Institute of India, announced that the AstraZeneca vaccine would be sent to Saudi Arabia in ten days. The company has suspended production of the Pfizer-Biotech vaccine in a bid to boost production capacity, delaying the supply of the vaccine to Saudi Arabia and the rest of the world.

Due to this, the vaccination time in Saudi Arabia has been rescheduled. The Ministry of Health was the first to reschedule appointments for the first dose of the vaccine. Shortly after receiving the first dose, the Ministry of Health began to reschedule appointments for the second dose. The Ministry of Health has announced that vaccine distribution will be intensified and vaccine centers will be opened in all provinces as more vaccine stockpiles become available.  

The Interior Ministry announced on the 20th of last month the decision to suspend international services and close borders for a week in the wake of the emergence of new strains of the severe corona virus in a few countries. This was later extended for another week. Earlier this month, the home ministry said it had decided to postpone the resumption of international services and the opening of borders until March 31. It was announced that from March 31, full international services will be allowed, borders will be opened and foreign nationals will be allowed to travel abroad.  

SAUDI ARABIA HAS POSTPONED THE RESUMPTION OF INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL SERVICES

 Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has again extended the resumption date of international flights.

The land, air and sea borders will be fully open from 1 am on Monday, May 17, the Home Ministry said.

Earlier, the home ministry had said that the borders would be fully reopened from March 31.

The border opening date has been extended again due to public health concerns as corona vaccine companies are unable to deliver vaccines within the stipulated time.

Three lakh Saudis were came outside during the Corona period

 Riyadh -  Ali Al-Shahri, head of the Saudi airline's Boeing aviation division, said that three lakh Saudis were repatriated during the Corona era. Saudi Arabia has operated more than 1,500 services to repatriate Saudi nationals. As many as 300,000 Saudi nationals have been repatriated from around the world in full compliance with precautionary measures. 

The most important of the Corona-era repatriation services was the Los Angeles service, an 18-hour journey. The journey from Jeddah to Los Angeles in the United States and back took 36 hours to repatriate Saudi nationals. The number of pilots and assistant pilots in the service has been increased from four to eight and the number of cabin crew from 17 to 35. It was necessary to increase the number of flight attendants to operate the service within the allotted time. 

The flight took off from Jeddah Airport at 6 a.m. and landed in Los Angeles for more than 17 consecutive hours. The plane waited at the Los Angeles airport for two hours until the passengers could board. Captain Ali al-Shahri said the plane was returning to Saudi Arabia after boarding. 

Saudi Arabian Airlines says it is ready to resume international services

 Riyad- Saudi Arabian Airlines set to resume international flights.

Saudi Airlines Institutional Communications Director Engineer Abdullah Al Shahrani said the necessary steps would be taken in coordination with the General Authority of Civil Aviation and other relevant authorities.

"All the technical and administrative arrangements have been completed," he said at the Ya Hala event on the Rotana Khaleej channel.

Earlier, the authorities had said that international flights for both nationals and foreigners would start from March 31. He did not indicate in the interview that anything had changed.

Crowds rush to buy jacket worn by Prince Mohammed bin Salman; The site hangs

 Riyadh: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has reportedly made a big push online to buy a special jacket he wore during a public investment fund board meeting.

Prince Mohammed bin Salman wore the jacket of the international brand Frank Namani during the meeting.

The prince wore Frank Namani's jacket to the meeting, and the site was reportedly hanged after the Saudis visited the company's website extensively to buy a jacket of the same model.

At the same time, the company thanked Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who has been instrumental in instantly creating a huge demand for their brand, and said that even if the site hangs, a special link will be provided to those who intend to buy the jacket.

Permission to renew iqama for three months will benefit expatriates and employers

 Jeddah: With the Saudi cabinet approving the renewal of foreign workers' work permits and iqama for at least three months, the plan is expected to benefit both foreign workers and employers in Saudi Arabia.

The plan to renew the iqama for a short period of time will become more relevant with effect from March 14, when foreign workers in Saudi Arabia will be allowed to leave Saudi Arabia and change sponsorship without the sponsor's permission.

If a foreign worker changes sponsorship or requests an exit as soon as the sponsor renews the iqama after paying a one-year levy, it will incur huge losses to the employer. But if you renew the iqama after paying the levy for three months, it will not be a big burden for the sponsor.

At the same time, this system will be of great benefit to the workers. If the sponsor pays the full amount of the levy for one year and the worker needs exit or sponsorship as soon as the iqama is renewed, the worker will have to pay the contractual compensation. Naturally, the worker will have to pay a one-year levy. But if the iqama is renewed for three months, it is enough to think of compensation similar to the levy for a period of three months or less.

In addition to these, the new law is expected to benefit many expatriates who are currently stranded in the country due to the Corona crisis. Many of the natives were unable to renew their iqama and extend their re-entry period as they could not pay the large amount of levy on Kafeel in Saudi. However, with the introduction of the three - month levy, many have been able to contact their friends in Saudi Arabia to renew their Iqama for three or six months.

Saudi employers have been voicing concerns about the losses they will face when the law, which allows sponsorship to move freely and leave the country, was announced on March 14. Hopefully the new system will become a solution to all of that. Minister Engineer Ahmed Al Rajhi specially thanked the King for accepting the proposal of the Ministry of Human Resources to renew the Iqama four times.

Direct flights from India to Saudi Arabia may be launched soon, said Indian Ambassador.

 Riyadh: Direct flights from India to Saudi Arabia may be launched soon, said Indian Ambassador  Saudi Arabia Dr Ausaf Saeed.

The ambassador said that the discussions with the Saudi Minister of Health in this regard are very promising

No need to wait until March 31 to resume flight service. The Minister has informed the Health Minister about the low incidence of Kovid in India and will raise the issue at a meeting of the Special Kovid Awareness Committee in Saudi Arabia.

The ambassador said that the process of bringing 10 million Kovid vaccines from India to Saudi Arabia is nearing completion

IQAMA LEVI CAN BE PAID FOR ONLY THREE MONTHS OR SIX MONTHS

 In Saudi Arabia, employees' iqama, levy and work permits can be renewed for only three months. The decision will benefit those who find it difficult to pay the levy and other fees together for a year. At present it costs an employee more than ten thousand riyals, including employee levy, insurance and related fees. If those in small businesses cannot afford it, they can temporarily pay the levy in installments of three months each. All you have to do is pay the iqama related fees. The decision will also benefit companies that want to lay off employees. Companies can renew iqama for only three or six months instead of paying the fee together for one year. The decision does not apply to domestic workers or house drivers. The decision was taken by the Saudi cabinet meeting.

Javasat says iqama period is mandatory for cancel exit visa

 Jeddah: Saudi Javasat has repeatedly reminded that the iqama period is mandatory if the visa is to be canceled after the final exit visa is issued.

Javasat said the exit visa could be canceled through Abshir or Muqeem.

Javasat had earlier warned that if he did not leave Saudi Arabia within two months of being issued an exit visa, he would have to pay a fine of 1,000 riyals to cancel the exit later.

Madinah Munawwara has been selected as the largest healthy city in the world

 

Madinah: The World Health Organization (WHO) has named Madinah Munawwara as one of the world's healthiest cities.

The World Health Organization (WHO) says Madinah has met all the conditions for a healthy city.

According to reports, Medina is the only city with a population of over 2 million included in the Healthy City program.

TWO AND A HALF LAKH PEOPLE LOST THEIR JOBS IN THREE MONTHS

 

In Saudi Arabia, more than 2.5 Lakh foreigners lost their jobs in three months. However, the unemployment rate among the natives declined during the same period. With the completion of repatriation in various sectors, there are indications that more foreigners will lose their jobs.

The country had 10.46 million foreign workers in the second quarter of last year. But as of the end of the third quarter, there were only 10.2 million foreign workers in Saudi Arabia. That means 2,57,200 foreigners lost their jobs in three months. This includes private sector employees, domestic workers and agricultural workers.

With this, the number of foreign workers has come down by two and a half per cent. However, it is noteworthy that the unemployment rate among the natives declined during the same period. The unemployment rate among the natives has come down to 14.9 per cent from 15.4 per cent. At present, 7.9 per cent of males and 30.2 per cent of females are unemployed. There are indications that more expatriates will lose their jobs in the coming years as indigenization continues to be strong in various sectors.