Tension in Gulf: NoRKA-Saudi help desk launched for expats

By The Hindu Staff

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Amid the ongoing tension in the Gulf region, a NoRKA help desk has been launched in the State under the direction of the Chief Minister’s Office to provide emergency assistance, services, and information to Keralite expatriates and their families in Saudi Arabia.

To avail of these services, the people are urged to contact the NoRKA Global Contact Centre at the toll-free number 18004253939 or at +91-8802012345 (for missed calls from abroad), said a statement from the NoRKA-Roots, the field agency of the Department of Non-Resident Keralites Affairs (NoRKA) here on Wednesday.

The NRK Development Officer in Delhi has been entrusted with coordinating these operations. The statement said 24-hour control rooms will operate at the Indian Embassy in Riyadh and the Consulate General of India in Jeddah for Indian citizens in Saudi Arabia. For the latest updates regarding flight services, travel disruptions, and emergency assistance, individuals are advised to follow the official social media accounts and websites of the Embassy and the Consulate.

Originally published by The Hindu on Oct 14, 2026 Read the full article at thehindu.com

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