Saudi Arabia's social reforms under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman have expanded opportunities for women, including within the Indian expatriate community. Reflecting this shift, the Indian Steering Committee (ISC), which works under the Indian Embassy, has inducted its first two women members.
India's Embassy in Riyadh and the Consulate General in Jeddah are closely monitoring the health of Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar, who was injured while helping prevent a major in-flight crisis on Flydubai flight FZ1073. The pilot is undergoing treatment in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, and is reported to be stable.
A Telangana migrant worker who lived in Saudi Arabia for nearly 40 years without returning home died recently, leaving authorities struggling to establish his nationality. With no Aadhaar or voter ID, his expired passport and visa records eventually helped the Indian Embassy confirm his identity, enabling repatriation of his mortal remains to Hyderabad.
