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Nepal Sees 17.9% Surge in Foreign Workers Approved
10/27/2025
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Story summary
- In the first two months of FY 2025/26, Nepal approved foreign employment for 90,198 workers, up 17.9% from the previous year.
- The United Arab Emirates remains the top destination with 37,381 Nepalis, followed by Saudi Arabia (11,923) and Qatar (8,340).
- Japan rose 42% and Oman rose 55.2% in Nepali workers.
- The trend indicates Nepal's reliance on foreign employment amid limited domestic opportunities.
