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Expats who went for illegal Haj to be sacked, deported

October 19, 2013

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Jeddah, Oct 19: The Passport Department has sent text messages to sponsors and employers to fire their expatriate employees who performed Haj illegally this year, in preparation for their deportation.

The Kingdom's security agencies used new fingerprinting devices in Makkah and the holy sites this year to detect expatriates without Haj permits.

Ali Massoud, who has a barbershop in Jeddah, told Arab News he received a message to fire his workers.

“I have two Egyptian workers who went to Haj without permits. They did not tell me about their plans. I received a text message to end their contracts because they will be deported following their return from Haj,” said Massoud.

Khaled Abbas, a human resources supervisor at a private company, said his office also received SMSs from the passport department.

“We have a number of expat workers who went to perform Haj without permits. We received text messages to end their contracts when they return from Makkah. We will pay all their financial obligations to help them leave the Kingdom,” said Abbas.

Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal had warned that expatriates found violating Haj rules would be deported and banned for 10 years. The governor also warned Saudi drivers they would face punishment for transporting illegal pilgrims.

Saudi Arabia has reduced the number of illegal pilgrims this year by 65 percent using the new fingerprinting devices, according to an Arabic daily. Prince Khaled said 15,000 illegal pilgrims were prevented from performing Haj this year.

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naseer awan
 - 
Friday, 29 Jul 2016

i was in that case 2014 my finger print is taken at meeqat i did not go for hajj and i came back.before going back to my country i visited to the passport office and said that i have the issue they said no prob you can go.after 2 years now i came here and while entry there is no issue but when i am going back to country stopped me for immigration. i visited all of the pass[port offices and also in the airport they said no issue but while boarding issue raised.my request is for the saudi government that if some one accept his mistake and he needs to clear it legally so it should be given..

Ahmed
 - 
Tuesday, 12 Apr 2016

some body can help me how to remove haj fingers my iqama is expired and not renewed becoze of haj fingers
some body can help me i will pay as he want but just i need help some body know any person who can remove haj finger

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News Network
April 24,2020

Riyadh, Apr 24: As many as eleven Indian nationals have died due to COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia.

"As per information available with the Embassy as of April 22, eleven Indian nationals (four in Madinah, three in Makkah, two in Jeddah, one in Riyadh and one in Dammam) have passed away due to COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia," the Embassy of India in Saudi Arabia said in a press release on Wednesday.

It urged the Indian community to remain calm and avoid spreading of rumours amid the COVID-19 crisis.

"The Embassy also reiterates the need for the community to remain calm and avoid spreading of rumours that may create panic. It is important that social media is not used to disseminate false messages and spread hatred along communal lines that can vitiate the atmosphere," the Embassy said.

"As stated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, COVID-19 does not see race, religion, colour, caste, creed, language or borders before striking, and our response and conduct should attach primacy to unity and brotherhood," it said.

Moreover, several measures on the supply of food, medicines and other emergency assistance to Indians in need are being implemented across the Kingdom.

Earlier, Indian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Ausaf Sayeed on April 22 had interacted with Indian community volunteers from the smaller towns all across the Kingdom to discuss the impact of the COVID-19 situation, and evaluate the implementation of various measures to ensure the welfare of Indian nationals.

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Agencies
May 25,2020

Abu Dhabi, May 25: Dusty weather to persist in the UAE on Monday as well with a chance of rainfall in parts of the country, the national Met department reported.

According to the NCM, the weather today will be fair to partly cloudy, with a chance of some convective clouds formation by afternoon - eastward and northward - extending to some internal areas that may be associated with some rainfall.

The weather will get humid by night and Tuesday morning over some coastal areas.

NCM predicts a wet Eid break.

Sharjah Police issued a weather warning as heavy rain flooded roads in Sharjah's Kalba among other areas.

Moderate to fresh winds will gain strength during the day causing blowing dust and sand.

The sea will be slight to moderate in the Arabian Gulf and in Oman Sea.

Earlier on Sunday, a weather alert was issued by authorities as moderate to heavy rain - accompanied with hail - lashed parts of the UAE. A rainbow in Dubai skies cheered up residents, celebrating a unique Eid this year amid the coronavirus Covid-19 pandemic - by mostly staying home.

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Agencies
June 5,2020

Dubai, Jun 5: A new set of coronavirus guidelines for UAE hotels has been published by the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority.

The guidelines, released late Thursday, require all employees to be tested for Covid-19 before reopening, and to be re-tested every 15 days.

Hotels are expected to provide an infrared thermometer and thermal camera, with employee temperatures to be tested several times per working day.

Any guest or employee showing coronavirus symptoms will not be permitted to enter hotel facilities, the guidelines stress.

Hotels must also leave a 24-hour gap between guests leaving a room, and the next guests arriving.

Facilities such as restaurants, cafes, gyms, swimming pools and beaches in hotels will resume operation under a minimum capacity.

Customers must have their temperatures taken before they enter.

The working hours of restaurants and cafes will be from 6am until 9pm, allowing four people to sit at the same table with 2.5 metres left between tables. Menus must be sterilised after each use.

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