Archive · 27 Jul 2026
3 Indians Die Weekly in Gulf Workplace Accidents
Every week, about three Indian workers die in accidents in Gulf countries.
Over three years, more than 800 Indian expats died in workplace accidents, with over half of these deaths happening in Gulf countries.
Saudi Arabia had the highest number of deaths, followed by the UAE.
Many suicides were also reported among Indian workers in the Gulf.
Recently, 12 Indians died in a factory explosion in Qatar.
These incidents highlight the dangers faced by Indian workers in the Gulf.
An average of three Indian workers die weekly in Gulf workplace accidents.
Over 800 Indian expats died in workplace accidents between 2023 and 2025.
55% of these deaths occurred in Gulf countries.
Saudi Arabia recorded the highest number of deaths (182), followed by UAE (128).
12 Indians died in a factory explosion in Qatar last month.
- Who
- Indian expatriate workers in the Gulf region
- What
- Workplace accidents and suicides
- When
- Between 2023 and 2025
- Where
- Gulf countries, particularly Saudi Arabia and UAE
- Why
- Inadequate safety measures and challenging working conditions
Worker Safety Concerns
Economic Benefits of Migration
Safety Measures
Worker Safety Concerns
Inadequate safety measures in Gulf workplaces lead to high accident rates.
Economic Benefits of Migration
Economic benefits of migration outweigh safety concerns for many workers.
- Total Deaths (2023-2025)
- 800+ Indian expats
- Percentage in Gulf
- 55%
- Highest Deaths
- Saudi Arabia (182)
- Second Highest
- UAE (128)
- Recent Incident
- 12 Indians died in Qatar factory explosion