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- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) became the largest overseas destination for Indian blue-collar workers in 2025, surpassing Saudi Arabia.
- In 2025, 200,686 Indian workers migrated to the UAE, compared with 136,812 to Saudi Arabia.
- This reverses the earlier pattern when Saudi Arabia led with 167,598 workers in 2024.
- Overall, 449,110 Indian workers moved to 11 major labour-importing countries in 2025.
- Qatar saw a decline in Indian workers, while Oman recorded steady growth to 29,158 in 2025.
- The UAE’s growth is driven by infrastructure projects, higher wages, tax-free income, and worker-friendly policies.
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