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- Over 130 Indian nationals, many of them healthcare workers from Kerala, have been affected by the closure of an Iranian hospital in Dubai, including visa restrictions imposed on former employees.
- Minister of state for external affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh told the Rajya Sabha that India has raised the matter with UAE authorities through diplomatic channels.
- Indian missions in the UAE are engaged with the affected workers and providing assistance.
- The minister noted, however, that visa decisions fall within any country's sovereign jurisdiction.
What to watch next
- Whether the UAE reviews the visa restrictions on the former hospital employees
- Any further details from UAE authorities in response to India's diplomatic representation
- Ongoing assistance extended by the Indian mission and consulate to the affected workers
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