New labor approvals for Nepalis seeking employment in the Gulf region have dropped by 52 percent following the outbreak of the Iran war. In addition to the sharp decline in new opportunities, some Nepalis currently working in the region have been sent home on unpaid leave.
The contraction in the Gulf job market impacts a significant overseas employment corridor for Nepali workers, reflecting broader regional economic and labor disruptions tied to ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
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