Sri Lanka Embassy in Riyadh conducted the first Mobile Service Programme, led by the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Ameer Ajwad, in Hail region of the Kingdom as part of its various initiatives to reach out to the members of the Sri Lankan community living across the Kingdom. The Programme was held on 29 August 2025 at the City Flower Hyper Market Building, Al Mahattah in Hail.
The Programme attracted more than one hundred Sri Lankan migrant workers and delivered labour welfare and consular services including labour dispute settlement, SLBFE registration, advisory support on labour welfare and pension schemes, passport application, issuance and renewal services etc.
Speaking at the event, Ambassador Ajwad stated that the Sri Lanka Embassy in Riyadh is committed to reaching out to the Sri Lankan expatriates living across the Kingdom, ensuring their welfare and addressing their needs by bringing the Embassy services to their doorstep. He also outlined the initiatives the Embassy has already implemented to reach out to the Sri Lankan expatriates community in Saudi Arabia including the Embassy’s signature programme, “Talk to Your Ambassador” as well as the social media outreach to the community. The Ambassador urged the members of the Sri Lankan community to utilize such platforms.
Counsellor for Employment and Welfare Mangala Randeniya, Third Secretary for the Employment & Welfare Sandun Nishantha, , Attache for Consular Affairs and other officials at the Employment & Welfare section of the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Riyadh Chamara Perera, participated and provided required labour and consular related services to the Sri Lankan expatriates living in Hail region of the Kingdom. Sampath Bank based in Riyadh also conducted a financial literacy session for the participants.
Embassy of Sri Lanka
Riyadh
11 September 2025
