This volume explores the reasons behind and impact of the migration of South Asian nationals
(from India Bangladesh Nepal Sri Lanka Pakistan Bhutan and Maldives Afghanistan and
Myanmar) in the Gulf countries (Saudi Arabia Oman Kuwait Qatar UAE and Bahrain). The
authors provide a broad overview of the demographics of the phenomenon its mechanisms and
focus on the contribution of migrants in various sectors including construction health and
education and the overall labour market in the Gulf. The book also taps into the regional
geo-politics and its links to the South Asian Migration in the Gulf. This book is recommended
reading to all those interested in international migration and labour issues.
