3 Indians die in workplace accidents in Gulf every week, shows MEA data

Most Indians in the Gulf are employed in sectors like construction, retail, warehouses and automobiles, where occupational risks are high.HYDERABAD: Over 800 Indian expats died in workplace accidents between 2023 and 2025, according to MEA data. Of these, 55% occurred in Gulf countries, which recorded nearly three deaths a week on an average. The latest incident — the Qatar blast that killed 12 Indians last month — has renewed calls for scrutiny of safety lapses.According to MEA data, Saudi Arabia recorded the highest toll, with 182 deaths over the three-year period — more than one Indian worker every week — followed by UAE with 128 fatalities.A majority of suicides during the period were also reported from Gulf nations, underscoring the challenges faced by migrant workers.Further, to ensu