The United Arab Emirates has emerged as the top destination for Nepali migrant workers in the first half of the current fiscal year. According to the Department of Foreign Employment, 99,699 Nepalis migrated to the UAE by January. Saudi Arabia ranked second with 72,303 workers, followed closely by Qatar with 72,247. Malaysia, once the leading destination, dropped to fourth place with 46,143 workers. Analysts attribute the UAE’s growing appeal to large-scale construction projects and more flexible visa regularization policies compared to traditional labor markets.
