ABU DHABI:
More than 32,000 Indians in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) wishing to fly home during the COVID-19 pandemic registered their details after the Indian missions in the country launched the e-registration of expats, it was reported on Friday.
“As of 5 p.m. on Thursday, we received more than 32,000 registrations,” Consul General of India in Dubai Vipul told Gulf News.
The Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Indian Consulate in Dubai on Wednesday night announced they were accepting the registration. Within minutes of announcing the launch of the registration process, the site faced technical issues prompting the missions to delete the tweet about it and repost it hours later on Thursday morning.
The Consul General however, reiterated that the registration in the databank does not guarantee a seat on the initial flights that would be arranged to repatriate the most deserving categories of people. “Workers in acute distress, medical cases, pregnant women, the elderly and the group Indians stranded in Dubai Airport,” are likely to get first priority when the government resumes services for repatriation, he said.
more recommended stories
Salam Pappinissery’s Book Olesia ReleasedSHARJAH:The book Olesia written by Salam.
Salam Pappinissery’s Karayilekku Oru Kadal Dooram ReleasedSHARJAH:A new book titled Karayilekku Oru.
The Body of Car Accident Victim Brought HomeSHARJAH:The body of Jijin Abraham, a.
Pathanamthitta Native Died in a Car Accident at SharjahSHARJAH:Jijin Abraham, a native of Pathanamthitta,.
Thrissur Native Who Died at Dubai Jail CrematedDUBAI:Saneesh (30), a native of Thrissur.
Yab Legal Services and Ahalya Medical Centre Organises Free Medical CampSHARJAH:Yab Legal Services of UAE and.
Salam Pappinissery Felicitated with Seva Ratna AwardABU DHABI:The 20th anniversary celebration of.
HMC United’s International Peace Award for Social Service 2023 to Salam PappinisseryDUBAI:Salam Pappinissery, CEO of Yab Legal.
Tourism Minister Selected for FOKANA’s Best Minister AwardTHIRUVANANTHAPURAM:Kerala Tourism and Public Works Minister.
Euro Pro Cruiser Express’ New Year Mega EventDUBAI: The New Year Party 2023.