<span style="color: #222222;">The Indian Consulate in UAE has helped repatriate an Indian national, who lost both legs after being admitted to a hospital in Sharjah. Mr. Ramesh Kumar, 64, had come to the UAE in 2020 to set up his own business. However, he suffered a huge loss in his business due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and his trading license expired in March 2023. On April 4 this year, he was admitted to a Sharjah Hospital for diabetic foot and later both his legs were amputated. He was discharged on 28th July. He later approached the Consulate with a request to arrange his repatriation to India. The Consulate, with the help of local immigration office arranged Mr. Kumar's exit permit. The Consulate arranged a wheelchair ticket and a non-medical escort for Mr. Kumar and he was safely repatriated to Bangalore.</span> <br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Consul Bijender Singh said that the Consulate has been assisting Indian nationals in distress in the UAE. In August 2023 alone, the Consulate has shifted 7 stretcher passengers, 1 baby bassinet case, and 3 wheelchair cases. Mr. Kumar expressed his gratitude to the Consulate and the community volunteers for their help. He said that he is now looking forward to starting a new life in India.</span><br />