Migrant works in the Gulf
In Kuwait, protesting Egyptian workers demanding repatriation face police action
Workers have been stranded in shelters meant for those violating Kuwaiti residency laws after being left jobless due to the novel coronavirus outbreak. Kuwait has recorded over 5,000 confirmed cases and 40 deaths due to COVID-19
Migrant workers in Gulf region face heightened risk amid COVID-19 outbreak
Millions of expatriate workers in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries face a grim future as the number of COVID-19 cases increases and their jobs are under threat due to the economic downturn
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