Nepali Embassy in UAE Conducts Labor Awareness and Safe Employment Interaction for Migrant Workers

UAE. The Nepali Embassy in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has organized an interaction on labor awareness and safe employment targeting Nepali workers employed in Abu Dhabi.

Nepali workers employed in various companies in the UAE participated in the program held at the embassy premises. Labor Attaché of the Embassy, Pankaj Lamichhane, gave a presentation on the rights and safety of workers.

He provided information on the rules to be followed while working in companies, precautions to be taken during foreign employment, renewal of labor permits, use of the social security fund, and facilities provided by the Nepali government for Nepalis in foreign employment.

He also urged them to keep personal documents such as passports, Emirates IDs, and labor cards safe and to be vigilant against cybercrime and financial fraud.

Information was also given that applications related to search, rescue, management, compensation, and worker assistance abroad can be registered through the online system operated by the Consular Service Department of the Government of Nepal.

Third Secretary of the Embassy, Bimlesh Kumar Mishra, provided information regarding passport and consular services. Participating workers pointed out the need to regularly conduct such awareness programs.

Participants expressed the view that the Nepali government should take further initiatives to respect and protect the labor, skills, and contributions of Nepali workers in foreign employment, including minimum wages and compliance with labor standards.

Practical information on 'First Aid' on how to provide first aid in case of accidental incidents in daily life and at the workplace was also provided during the program.

The program was attended by the Nepali Ambassador to the UAE, Tej Bahadur Chhetri, and diplomatic staff of the embassy.