According to MEA data, more than 800- Indian expats died in workplace accidents between 2023 and 2025. Out of these, 55 per cent deaths were reported in Gulf countries.
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Every week, an average of three Indians lose their lives in workplace accidents in the Gulf region, according to data shared by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in Parliament.
According to MEA data, more than 800- Indian expats died in workplace accidents between 2023 and 2025. Out of these, 55 per cent deaths were reported in Gulf countries.
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Further, it shared that Saudi Arabia recorded the highest toll, with 182 deaths reported over the three-year period, making it more than one Indian worker every week. It is followed by UAE with 128 fatalities.
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Notably, majority of suicides during this period have been reported from Gulf countries, which highlights the challenges faced by migrant workers.
Last month, 12 Indians were among the 13 people killed in a major explosion at a factory in the Ras Laffan Industrial City in Qatar.
“Qatari authorities have confirmed that 12 Indian nationals have unfortunately passed away in the Ras Laffan incident yesterday night,” the Indian Embassy in Doha earlier informed.
The explosion was reported at the Barzan local gas supply facility at Ras Laffan Industrial City, which is operated by QatarEnergy LNG.
In the incident, 66 people, including Indians, were injured.
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