Houthi attacks raise safety fears among Nepali workers in Saudi Arabia
Summary
Nepali workers in Saudi Arabia are increasingly worried about their safety as Houthi drone and missile attacks hit oil facilities, airports and other infrastructure across the kingdom. A Nepali worker was killed in Shaybah and another was injured in Dammam, while travel and recruitment to Saudi Arabia face growing disruption.
Key Points
- Houthi attacks on Saudi oil facilities and airports have intensified safety fears among Nepali workers in the kingdom.
- A Nepali worker was killed in the Shaybah incident and another was injured in an attack near King Fahd International Airport in Dammam.
- Nepali workers say falling debris from intercepted drones is a serious danger even when air defenses stop the attacks.
- Recruitment of Nepali workers for Saudi Arabia has already slowed, while direct flights to Nepal are also being disrupted.
