Summary
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries host about 35 million foreign workers, many from South Asia. Foreign workers greatly contribute to the economies of GCC countries like Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Kuwait by working in various sectors. These countries rely heavily on foreign labor for their workforce.
Key Facts
- The GCC includes Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
- There are nearly 35 million foreign workers in these six countries.
- Major sources of foreign workers are India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Egypt.
- Saudi Arabia has about 16.4 million foreign residents.
- In the UAE, nearly 88% of the population are foreigners.
- Kuwait's foreign workers make up a significant portion of its population.
- Highly skilled foreign workers are involved in industries like technology, medicine, and finance.
