According to the reports over 60,000 Indians have registered themselves to leave the country by using the concession that has been granted by Custodian of Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah.
With the huge magnitude of people opting to leave the country, it would practically become impossible for the authorities to arrange for departure before July 3rd with current available flight schedules.
India Fraternity Forum Representatives Anwar Saleem and Afsar Hussain met and discussed with Rinchen Tshering, Manager, Air India, Saudi Arabia, recently at their Al-Khobar office and discussed to provide air tickets with concessional rates to those needy and deserving among the stranded expatriates who are unable to bear the cost of their air travel back home to India, avoid charging heavily on the pretext of 'high season' for the leaving expatriates, as those are from very low paid employees and they are leaving due to Nitaqat program of the Kingdom.
The delegation also requested them to operate additional flight schedules to various destinations in India to ensure that the complete airlifting of these expatriates within the visa duration, with top priority in boarding them.
Mr. Rinchen assured that the national carrier will take necessary steps in consultation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Civil Aviation and their higher officials in India. He expressed their support and concern for the fellow Indians in the Kingdom who are affected by Nitaqat program.
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