Nepal Resumes Labor Permits for Gulf Countries and Israel

Summary

Nepal government has resumed issuing labor permits for Gulf countries and Israel after a temporary suspension due to regional conflicts, benefiting thousands of youths.

Key Points
  • The Nepalese government has lifted the temporary ban on labor permits for Gulf countries and Israel.
  • Labor permits for Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey, and Israel will be issued as before.
  • The suspension was initially put in place due to security concerns amid the Iran conflict.
  • Labor permits remain regulated under separate decision for Iraq by the Council of Ministers.
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