Abhaar was created to help you... the migrant workers in the GCC. We understand the important role you play in the development of the GCC and the Indian economy. We are here to guide, educate and support you to ensure and protect your right to decent employment and income.
Abhaar India is a CSR initiative of the EFS Group, a global, premier facility management company operating in 21 countries. The primary objective of Abhaar India is to address the unique challenges faced by unskilled and semi-skilled migrant workers in the GCC region. Through this platform, we aim to provide comprehensive support to meet the needs and aspirations of these workers while promoting sustainable living practices and generating economic and social benefits for the workers, their families, and the society at large.
Our approach involves tackling various critical issues such as recruitment and onboarding processes, ensuring fair remuneration, improving living conditions, providing holistic social support, creating microfinancing opportunities, and facilitating rehabilitation for the workers. By actively addressing these areas, we strive to make a positive and meaningful impact on the lives of migrant workers.
Central to our efforts is the creation of a fair and inclusive environment that empowers workers and contributes to their overall well-being and development. Through Abhaar India, we endeavor to establish a system that recognizes the rights and dignity of migrant workers, fostering their personal growth and ensuring their active participation in society.
Bring together governments, employers and migrant workers to ensure welfare and decent work for all.
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If you are looking for employment in the GCC please go to the section on the website:
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If you already have a job offer but need help, support, and guidance in understanding the terms of your employment as well as do a background check on your employer, we can help you with this. To understand your rights and answer any questions you may have please go to the section titled Know Your Rights and select the country that you will be going for your employment: BAHRAIN, KSA, KUWAIT, OMAN, QATAR & UAE.
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If your employment contract is over and you are returning back to India and are facing issues with regards to departure procedures, payments owed, visa issues etc. please get in touch with us and we can guide as well as assist you to get back home as well as help you resettle.
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When you get back to India and want to upskill and expand your capabilities, we can assist you to find the right training courses in India.
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SAUDI ARABIA
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The links and information provided for each country have been directly taken from the government websites. Abhaar, India has not manipulated, changed or added any information and is not responsible for the content. The information provided is for guidance only.
Tariq Chauhan is the CEO and Co-founder of the EFS Facilities Services Group. He is hailed as a visionary business leader who has built EFS into an international conglomerate and a leading Facilities Management company on a global platform.
Tariq’s greatest achievement comes not from the profitable business that he has built from ground up but from creating a diverse “people first” organization where every employee is treated fairly, equally and with dignity. Leading from the front he has evolved a culture that truly cherishes its employees and is dedicated to their welfare and well-being. Building on this and coupled with his deep roots in India Tariq’s vision is to champion the cause of Indian migrant workers in the GCC. He is committed to improving their financial security, welfare, and well-being.
ABHAAR, INDIA is the realization of this vision.
Purnima has over 25+ years of experience in worker welfare in leading organizations across the GCC & India. She has a degree in human resources with certifications in UAE labor and immigration laws. Purnima has worked tirelessly to ensure that all the pillars of worker welfare management at EFS are consistently delivered. Her stellar work in making EFS a “people first’ organization’ has been rewarded by expanding her role further to manage the company’s EHSAAS initiative – a commitment to sustain society results and engagement with the larger community.
At Abhaar, Purnima will co-ordinate and manage the flow of information on labor and immigration laws in the GCC. She will be Abhaar’s ‘boots on the ground’ to ensure worker welfare in all aspects of their lives.
Bindu has a Master’s degree in Social Communication Media and worked in India on a number of social initiatives involving special needs children, mental well-being and the blind using the power of communication. Post which she moved to UAE and set-up a successful commercial advertising and communication practice. After 33 years in UAE as she moves back to India, she wants to dedicate her skills in marketing and communication for the upliftment of migrant workers in the region. Being in the region she understands the plight of blue-collar workers and through her work at Abhaar hopes to make a difference.