Skilled workers flock abroad as Gulf jobs retain appeal despite ongoing war
Summary
Skilled workers made up about 57 percent of the 60,042 labour permits issued in the past month, with the UAE emerging as the top destination for Nepali outbound workers. Gulf countries continued to attract the majority of migrants despite ongoing regional war risks and limited jobs at home.
Key Points
- A total of 60,042 people obtained labour permits in the review month, and 34,167 of them were skilled workers.
- The UAE was the most popular destination with 18,477 permit holders, followed by Qatar, Malaysia and Saudi Arabia.
- About 68 percent of outbound workers headed to Gulf countries, showing continued dependence on foreign employment.
- Province data shows Madhesh and Koshi led outbound migration, while Himalayan districts had very low participation.
