Saudi: Validity of iqamas, visas of expats stranded in countries facing travel ban to be extended
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RIYADH — The validity of iqamas (residency permits), exit and re-entry visas, as well as visit visas of expatriates who are currently stranded in the countries facing travel ban, will be extended until June 2, 2021 free of cost, the Saudi Press Agency reported citing a royal order.
The free extension of the validity period of iqamas and visas granted by the finance minister at the directives of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman is part of the continuous efforts taken by the government to ensure the safety of citizens and residents and to mitigate its economic and financial impacts on them.
According to the SPA, the General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) has confirmed that the extension will be done automatically in cooperation with the National Information Center.
Courtesy: saudigazette.com
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Congress protests in Bengaluru against Central Government's handling of drought relief and taxation
Bengaluru: Alleging injustice by the Modi-led central government in matters of relief and taxes, the Congress staged a protest on Saturday at Mekhri Circle of Hebbala Velu Bridge in Bengaluru.
MLA Rizwan Arshad, AICC Secretary Abhishek Dutt, KPCC General Secretary Vijay Mugund, BR Naidu, led the protest against the Centre demanding appropriate disbursal of the relief funds to the state.
KPCC Vice President SE Sudindhra, State Youth Congress Working President HS Manjunath Gowda, and others also participated in the protest.
