Special consular camp at Al Khor enhances outreach to Indian community
Tribune News Network
Doha
In a significant step towards strengthening outreach and accessibility for the Indian expatriate community in Qatar, the Embassy of India in Doha, in association with the Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF), successfully organised a special consular camp in Al Khor on Friday, June 20. The camp marked a crucial initiative aimed at serving the consular needs of Indian nationals residing in and around the Al Khor region.
The consular camp witnessed an overwhelming response, with nearly 200 consular services being delivered on the spot. These services included passport renewals, attestation of documents, registration, and other essential consular requirements that would otherwise require travel to Doha. The camp was especially beneficial for those community members who face challenges commuting long distances due to work schedules or limited transport options.
This outreach effort, part of the larger vision of the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, underlines the commitment of the Indian Mission in Qatar to ensure the welfare and convenience of all Indian nationals, regardless of their geographical location. It was also a testimony to the strong collaborative efforts between the Embassy and ICBF, an organisation consistently dedicated to supporting the needs of the Indian community in Qatar.
The camp was efficiently managed and well-coordinated by Embassy officials, ICBF volunteers, and community leaders from Al Khor. Their teamwork ensured smooth operations throughout the day—from handling registrations to guiding individuals and processing consular requests with professionalism and empathy.
A heartfelt note of gratitude goes out to all who contributed to the success of this initiative—the dedicated consular staff, the tireless ICBF team, and the local volunteers whose efforts ensured a seamless experience for all attendees. The Embassy also expressed appreciation to the Indian community in Al Khor for their enthusiastic participation and cooperation.
Events such as this reflect the proactive and people-centric approach of the Embassy of India and its partner organisations in Qatar. They reinforce the values of service, inclusiveness, and unity that define the Indian diaspora abroad. This successful consular camp serves as a model for future outreach programs aimed at bringing essential services closer to community members across various regions in Qatar.
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Tribune News Network Doha In a significant step towards strengthening outreach and accessibility for the Indian expatriate community in Qatar, the Embassy of India in Doha, in association with the Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF), successfully organised a special consular camp in Al Khor on Friday, June 20. The camp marked a crucial initiative aimed at serving the consular needs of Indian nationals residing in and around the Al Khor region. The consular camp witnessed an overwhelming response, with nearly 200 consular services being delivered on the spot. These services included passport renewals, attestation of documents, registration, and other essential consular requirements that would otherwise require travel to Doha. The camp was especially beneficial for those community members who face challenges commuting long distances due to work schedules or limited transport options. This outreach effort, part of the larger vision of the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, underlines the commitment of the Indian Mission in Qatar to ensure the welfare and convenience of all Indian nationals, regardless of their geographical location. It was also a testimony to the strong collaborative efforts between the Embassy and ICBF, an organisation consistently dedicated to supporting the needs of the Indian community in Qatar. The camp was efficiently managed and well-coordinated by Embassy officials, ICBF volunteers, and community leaders from Al Khor. Their teamwork ensured smooth operations throughout the day—from handling registrations to guiding individuals and processing consular requests with professionalism and empathy. A heartfelt note of gratitude goes out to all who contributed to the success of this initiative—the dedicated consular staff, the tireless ICBF team, and the local volunteers whose efforts ensured a seamless experience for all attendees. The Embassy also expressed appreciation to the Indian community in Al Khor for their enthusiastic participation and cooperation. Events such as this reflect the proactive and people-centric approach of the Embassy of India and its partner organisations in Qatar. They reinforce the values of service, inclusiveness, and unity that define the Indian diaspora abroad. This successful consular camp serves as a model for future outreach programs aimed at bringing essential services closer to community members across various regions in Qatar.
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