Indian Embassy in Riyadh urges former Saudi Oger employees to submit updated contact details to claim long-pending dues.
Riyadh: The Embassy of India in Riyadh has called on former Indian workers of Saudi Oger Ltd. to update their contact information in order to receive unpaid salaries and benefits. The embassy is coordinating with bankruptcy trustee Yousef Abdulrahman Alswailem to process claims and provide long-awaited relief to affected employees, reported siasat.com.
Saudi Oger, once one of Saudi Arabia’s largest construction firms, was founded in 1978 and owned by the family of late Lebanese leader Rafik Hariri. The company handled major infrastructure and maintenance projects and employed tens of thousands of expatriates, including nearly 10,000 Indians.
Workers have been advised to update their mobile number, email, and address through the official portal or QR code system, ensuring faster resolution of pending payments.
The company ceased operations in August 2017 following financial collapse. Reports suggest unpaid salaries alone amount to nearly Saudi Riyals (SR) 3 billion, while overall debt is estimated at SR 15 billion. Thousands of employees endured wage delays of up to 14 months and struggled to secure end-of-service benefits, leading many to pursue legal action.
By updating records online, Indian workers can finally access their rightful dues, offering long overdue closure after years of uncertainty.
