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Desperate Youth Seek UAE Jobs Amid Nepal's 20.6% Unemployment

2/26/2026

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In Kathmandu, young workers like Rahul Pariyar train for jobs in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), where wages are four times Nepal's.
Nepal's youth unemployment is 20.6%, driving many to seek work overseas amid instability and low wages.
Ahead of March 5 elections, the Rastriya Swatantra Party pledges 1.2 million jobs.
The Nepali Congress targets 1.5 million jobs.
However, many doubt these promises will materialize.

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Story summary

In Kathmandu, young workers like Rahul Pariyar train for jobs in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), where wages are four times Nepal's.
Nepal's youth unemployment is 20.6%, driving many to seek work overseas amid instability and low wages.
Ahead of March 5 elections, the Rastriya Swatantra Party pledges 1.2 million jobs.
The Nepali Congress targets 1.5 million jobs.
However, many doubt these promises will materialize.