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Three Indians Die Weekly in Gulf Workplace Accidents, MEA Data Shows
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 27 Jul 2026, 03:18 PM
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The Ministry of External Affairs reports that three Indian nationals lose their lives each week due to workplace accidents in Gulf countries.
According to data released by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Indian nationals working in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are experiencing a high rate of fatal workplace incidents.
The statistics indicate that, on average, three Indians die each week in accidents related to construction, manufacturing, and other industrial sectors.
The MEA has not disclosed the specific countries or sectors involved, but the figures highlight ongoing safety concerns for Indian expatriates.
Indian authorities and employers have urged better safety protocols and stricter enforcement of labor regulations in the Gulf region.
The Ministry has pledged to investigate the causes and work with Gulf governments to improve working conditions for Indian workers.
The statistics indicate that, on average, three Indians die each week in accidents related to construction, manufacturing, and other industrial sectors.
The MEA has not disclosed the specific countries or sectors involved, but the figures highlight ongoing safety concerns for Indian expatriates.
Indian authorities and employers have urged better safety protocols and stricter enforcement of labor regulations in the Gulf region.
The Ministry has pledged to investigate the causes and work with Gulf governments to improve working conditions for Indian workers.