Nepal
South Asian nation; a national among foreign workers killed in the UAE.
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How are Gulf migrant workers affected by Iran's strikes?
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- Was a Nepali killed in the UAE strikes?
- Yes. At least one Nepali national is among 10 foreign workers killed in Iranian strikes on the UAE since February 2026.Source: background
- How many Nepalis work in the Gulf?
- Approximately 300,000 Nepali nationals work in Gulf States, primarily in construction and hospitality.Source: quick_facts
Background
A Nepali national is among the 10 foreign workers killed in Iranian strikes on the UAE since the war began on 28 February 2026. The dead span six nationalities: Pakistan, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Palestine, and Morocco.
Nepal has roughly 300,000 nationals working in the Gulf States, primarily in construction and hospitality. Nepali workers in conflict-affected Gulf States have limited evacuation options; Nepal's diplomatic infrastructure in the region is minimal.
The pattern of foreign worker casualties reflects the Gulf's demographic reality: migrant labour comprises 80-90% of the UAE's population. The human cost of the air war falls disproportionately on workers with the fewest resources to leave.