{
  "id": 10682971,
  "title": "Indian Embassy invites new bids for passport and consular services in UAE",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/indian-embassy-invites-new-bids-for-passport-and-consular-services-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T11:48:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/09/29/indian-embassy-new-tender-passport-visa-service-provider/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi has issued a new tender to outsource passport, visa, and consular services in the UAE, seeking a single service provider to manage services for the embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General in Dubai. The contract is proposed to run for three years, and interested companies must submit bids by October 26. The successful bidder will establish and operate 15 Indian Consular Application Centres across the UAE, including in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Fujairah, Umm Al Quwain, Khor Fakkan, Kalba, and Ras Al Khaimah. The provider must maintain an online appointment system and ensure appointment slots are available within five working days, in accordance with contract terms and penalties. The new contract aims to support the 4.3 million-strong Indian diaspora in the Emirates, with services expected to start within 45 days of signing the agreement.",
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        "outlet": "Arabian Business",
        "title": "Indian Embassy in UAE issues fresh bids for passport services",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/indian-embassy-in-uae-issues-fresh-bids-for-passport-services",
        "published": "2026-09-29T06:06:32.000Z"
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        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "Indian Embassy invites new bids for passport and consular services in UAE",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/indian-embassy-invites-new-bids-for-passport-and-consular-services-in-10687740",
        "published": "2026-09-29T11:48:08.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}