33 Nepalis Stranded in Kuwait Transit Depart via Saudi Arabia to Their Destinations
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- After Kuwait’s airspace closure, 33 Nepalis stranded in transit were sent to their destinations via Saudi Arabia.
- The Nepali Embassy in Kuwait arranged their transfer through land routes to Saudi Arabia.
- With air services between Kuwait and Qatar disrupted, Nepalis stranded in transit are being sent via land routes to Saudi Arabia with valid visas.
March 21, Kathmandu – After Kuwait closed its airspace, 33 Nepalis stranded in transit have been dispatched to their destinations through Saudi Arabia. This transfer via land routes was facilitated by the Nepali Embassy in Kuwait.
Following the disruption of air travel, Nepalis who were stuck while en route to various countries via Kuwait were coordinated with the Nepali Embassy in Saudi Arabia and sent onward to their destinations, the embassy confirmed.
As air services to Saudi Arabia remain operational, this route has been utilized to ensure the travelers reach their final destinations.
Previously, 69 Nepalis stranded during transit in Kuwait were sent via land routes in cooperation with the Nepali Embassy in Riyadh.
With air services between Kuwait and Qatar both affected, the authorities are managing a two-step process whereby Nepalis stranded in transit are first transported by land to Saudi Arabia and then flown onward to their final destinations.
For this purpose, Nepalis in Kuwait and Qatar were requested to obtain Saudi transit visas. Affected travelers applied online for these visas and, upon approval, the embassy has been facilitating their onward transfer through Saudi Arabia.