Here are some thrilling ways to escape the summer heat and enjoy the indoors to the fullest
entertainment56 minutes ago
This will facilitate the repatriation of the large number of expatriate workers who have registered themselves in their respective diplomatic missions in Oman.
As a special gesture to deal with the large volume of applications, the ministry of manpower office would also remain open on Thursdays to process the papers of Indians, who form a sizeable chunk of overstayers.
This assurance was given by Manpower Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Abdullah Al Bakri to India’s Minister of State for External Affairs Dr Shashi Tharoor who is on a four-day official visit to the Sultanate.
Tharoor disclosed that he had discussed the plight of overstaying Indian workers with Bakri, who assured him that all possible measures would be taken to ensure that everyone who genuinely wanted to return home was given a fair chance.
Oman’s ministry of manpower presently is clearing about 500 applications per day of the illegal and overstaying workers, whose number is estimated to be close to a 100,000.
The Indian embassy itself has received around 20,000 names of people who want to take advantage of the amnesty granted by the Oman government following amendments to existing labour regulations which forced companies to recruit only expatriates on valid work permits. This had rendered hundreds of expatriates, mostly blue collar workers, jobless as well as penniless.
Considering the volume of applications, it would be almost impossible to send even those who do register their names before the end of March. The original amnesty period is February 1 to March 31. In another significant move which could cheer up the working class expatriates, Tharoor revealed that the ministry of manpower had promised to look into the issue of lifting the two-year ban on re-entry of workers whose passports were stamped with the ‘deported’ status.
Tharoor also said that a few large companies with Indian managements have volunteered to provide food and shelter to a large number of Indians who are waiting for their names to be approved by the authorities to return home.
Also, the issue of companies and individuals holding passports of those wanting to go back was also brought to the notice of the minister of manpower, who said that strict action would be initiated against such violators.?
news@khaleejtimes.com
Here are some thrilling ways to escape the summer heat and enjoy the indoors to the fullest
entertainment56 minutes ago
After a bout of torrential rain, Dubai has bounced back like no other city, with automotive events being organised in full swing and big announcements being made
auto58 minutes ago
Sounds of prayer 'hallelujah…praise the lord' filled the air as part of a religious ceremony marking the soft opening of the facility
uae1 hour ago
Afghanistan rulers are absent at the UN Human Rights Council meeting as Taliban are not recognised by the global body
asia1 hour ago
A recognition reaffirms Alaan's status as a leader in the corporate card and expense management sector in the Middle East
kt network1 hour ago
The deluge cut off a road, uprooted trees, washed away homes and sent vehicles flying
africa1 hour ago
The Gulf countries have been working on the unified tourist visa – similar to Schengen-style visa – for over one year
uae1 hour ago
Renowned French pastry chef Angelo Musa, who recently introduced two dining concepts in Dubai, shares tips on how to excel in pastry art
entertainment1 hour ago