Lakshmi Chhaya, Author at Pravasi Samwad

Kerala Woman’s Body Repatriated from UAE After Delay

PRAVASISAMWAD.COM The body of a 31-year-old Indian woman from Kerala, who passed away in Sharjah, was finally repatriated nearly a

UAE Indian Schools Begin Academic Year Online Amid Regional Tensions

PRAVASISAMWAD.COM Indian curriculum schools across the United Arab Emirates have commenced the 2026–27 academic year through online classes due to

Rising Cost of Living in UAE Pressures Indian Expat Families and Alters Migration Choices

The development reflects broader economic shifts in the Gulf, where rising demand and population growth are driving up living

Indian worker deaths abroad average 20 daily, Gulf dominates fatality data

The data underscores the human cost behind global migration flows and raises urgent questions about worker protection, accountability, and long-term

UAE expands blue collar skill certification, reshaping Indian labour hiring

The reform is likely to reshape recruitment dynamics, with long-term implications for India–UAE labour mobility PRAVASISAMWAD.COM The United Arab Emirates

Oman updates work permit framework, affecting Indian expat employment

The development highlights the importance of adaptability among migrant workers in evolving employment environments PRAVASISAMWAD.COM Oman has introduced updates to

Qatar expands labour protection systems, strengthening safeguards for Indian workers

The development marks a positive step toward improving worker welfare while reinforcing the importance of labour reforms in migrant-heavy economies

Kuwait digitises employment contracts to improve transparency for Indian workers

PRAVASISAMWAD.COM Kuwait has introduced a digital employment contract system aimed at improving transparency and compliance for migrant workers, including Indians.

UAE strengthens wage protection system with real-time monitoring for Indian workers

For Indian workers, the reform provides greater assurance and protection in overseas employment PRAVASISAMWAD.COM The United Arab Emirates has upgraded

Saudi Arabia expands labour mobility reform allowing easier job switching for Indians

The reform strengthens the position of Indian workers in Saudi Arabia while reflecting wider regional efforts to modernise migrant labour