Over 87 Lakh Indian Workers Live In Gulf, 29,000 Died In Last 4 Years.
Among the six Gulf countries, the highest population of Indian workers is in UAE and the lowest in Bahrain. There are over 35 lakh Indians in UAE while Bahrain has…
Nearly 40 Indians died in a fire in a building in Kuwait’s southern district of Al-Mangaf. This incident has led to a discussion on the situation of Indian diaspora in Gulf countries.
Indian diaspora in Kuwait Indians have a significant presence in Kuwait. The Indian rupee was legal tender in Kuwait until 1961. Currently, around one million Indian diaspora live in Kuwait, making…
Migrant Exploitation in GCC: Reminders from the Kuwait Tragedy.
The tragic fire in Kuwait, which claimed 50 lives, once again highlighted the vulnerability of migrant workers in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. On June 12, Kuwait experienced one of its…
Death of workers in Kuwait underlines vulnerability of Indian migrants.
The death of 45 Indian workers in a fire in Kuwait is a reminder of the dismal working conditions of a large, and often ignored, section of the Indian diaspora.…
Concern over migrant workers plight in Gulf countries
NEW DELHI: Numerous complaints from Indian migrant laborers, particularly from Kuwait, highlight issues such as non-payment of salaries, poor working and living conditions, insufficient basic amenities, harassment, and unfair treatment by…
Safety of Indian Students in Kyrgyzstan.
Dr. S. Jaishankar Minister of External Affairs Government of India, South Block, New Delhi - 110011, India. Email: eam@mea.gov.in Subject: Request for Intervention in Ensuring the Safety of Indian Students…