Government has decided to defer mandatory pre-registration for Non-ECR passport holders Dubai: The Indian government has deferred a decision to make pre-departure registration mandatory for ECNR passport holders flying to 18 countries including the UAE. In a public notice, India’s top emigration officer who signed the November 14 advisory stated that the decision to make […]
Month: November 2018
India defers controversial ECNR registration for NRIs
Government has decided to defer mandatory pre-registration for Non-ECR passport holders The immigration and arrival hall at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi. Indians who do not require emigration clearance feel the government is restricting their right to travel freely.Image Credit: Agency Dubai: The Indian government has deferred a decision to make pre-departure […]
One India Association (OIA) Annual Meet 2018
4th Annual Day celebration of One India Association Qatar (OIA Qatar) On this occasion, Senior Journalist Mr. Vinod Dua and IPS Mr. Jacob Thomas will be addressing the gathering. There will be lot of social and cultural programs as well and many prizes to be won for kids and participants. We are requesting you […]
ECNR Registration – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
FAQ – ECNR Registration (Last updated on 22nd Nov, 2018) Question 1: What is this recent Advisory is all about? Answer […]
Four-day traffic diversion on Salwa Road from Thursday
Ashghal will impact a temporary diversion for four days from Thursday on Salwa Road eastward carriageway between Rawdat Rashed Interchange (Exit 29) and Mesaieed Interchange (Exit 24) for a separation of 2.2km to permit the establishment of gantries at Mesaieed Interchange. The proposed preoccupation, planned in co-appointment with the General Directorate of Traffic, will stay […]
IMPORTANT Announcement! Indians on employment visa must register online before leaving for Qatar
The new rule applies to all passport holders, irrespective of their emigration status such as ECR or ECNR. Come January one year from now, Indians on business visa in 18 nations including Qatar should enroll with an administration site, no less than 24 hours before their voyage, on the off chance that they would prefer […]
Kuwait committee approves proposal to grant non-Muslims citizenship
A committee of Kuwait’s National Assembly has approved a proposal to allow non-Muslims to obtain Kuwaiti citizenship for the first time. The country’s current citizenship law, issued in 1959, means only Muslims can become Kuwaiti citizens. However, Kuwait Times reports that the legal and legislative committee approved the change on Monday after three of its […]
Qatar, Italy sign deals on a wide range of areas
His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani with Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte during the official reception ceremony accorded to the Amir at Villa Doria Pamphili in Rome * Amir and Italian PM witness signing of agreements Qatar and Italy signed two co-operation agreements and a number of memorandums of understanding on Tuesday […]
How to Activate e-Gate Service in Qatar for 3 years
This service that allows citizens and residents holding a valid smart card to activate the e-gate service for a year, two years or 3 years. It enables travelers to enter and exit the country using their smart cards and plane tickets on the e-gates available at the airport. Online Instructions Log in the online website of the […]
Hamad Port is Nominated for Three International Awards
Hamad Port “Qatar’s main trade gateway with the world”, has become one of the top candidates for three awards at the Rowing and Port Building Award 2018, to be held on 20th November 2018 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Hamad Port’s current participation in the […]