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India Issues Urgent Advisory For Citizens In Saudi Amid Houthi Conflict
- •The Indian Embassy in Riyadh advised all Indian nationals in Saudi Arabia to remain calm, vigilant, and stay indoors in case of an aerial attack.
- •Citizens were strongly urged to refrain from circulating or reposting any videos or news related to the ongoing events on social media.
- •The funeral of Indian national Mohammed Yousef Ali, who lost his life in the October 10 Riyadh airport attack, was held in Riyadh on October 12.
- •Several major airlines including Air India and IndiGo suspended services on Saudi routes until October 17 due to flight disruptions.
- •Indians whose visit or tourist visas expired due to flight cancellations can leave Saudi Arabia without paying any overstay fines.
Key Questions Answered
The Indian Embassy urged Indian nationals to remain calm, stay vigilant, and stay indoors in case of an aerial attack while following instructions from local authorities through official channels. Citizens were also strongly advised not to circulate or repost any videos or news related to the ongoing events.
Indian nationals whose visit, tourist, Umrah, or business visas expired because of flight unavailability will be allowed to leave Saudi Arabia without paying any overstay fines. The Embassy urged them to depart as soon as alternative flights become available.
The Indian Embassy in Riyadh set up a 24x7 control room to assist nationals. Citizens can contact the Embassy at +966-11-488469, call the toll-free number 8002471234 within Saudi Arabia, message via WhatsApp at +966-536216082, or email cw.riyadh@mea.gov.in.
