An Indian expatriate who had been hospitalized in Saudi Arabia for four months following a severe accident is finally set to return home on Saturday, August 23.
The Indian Embassy shared on social media platform X that Shavej Hamid, an Indian national receiving treatment in the Kingdom since the accident, is now heading back to India.
“We are pleased to announce that Mr. Shavej Hamid, hospitalized for four months after an accident, is reuniting with his family in India today,” the embassy stated.
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Shavej’s journey home was challenging. Beyond his medical issues, he faced an exit ban due to considerable unpaid dues. The embassy intervened, negotiating a waiver for most of these financial obligations.
Read the embassy’s statement below:
We are pleased to share that Mr. Shavej Hamid, who had been hospitalized for four months following an accident, is returning to India today to reunite with his family.
Despite facing an exit ban due to substantial dues, the Embassy’s intervention ensured that most of these… pic.twitter.com/RvYBNhg6td
— India in Saudi Arabia (@IndianEmbRiyadh) August 23, 2025
They also managed the payment of the remaining government fines blocking his departure.
“Throughout his hospitalization, we worked closely with medical authorities to ensure he received appropriate care and treatment,” the embassy added.
