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April 12, 2026Open Access

No Good Options for Migrant Workers in Gulf COVID-19 Lockdown

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Reports migrant workers struggle with housing and payment issues during COVID-19 lockdowns, indicating a crisis in labor conditions.

Key Points

  • To explore the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the lives of South Asian migrant workers in the Gulf region.
  • Conducted interviews with Indian laborers via phone and messaging apps.
  • Analyzed the impacts of halted oil projects on employment and housing conditions.
  • Examined the broader economic context affecting migrant workers.
  • Migrant workers express fears of not receiving their pay.
  • Many are uncertain about housing provisions as companies face financial difficulties.
  • The slowdown in oil projects amplifies workers' vulnerabilities.

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Andrea Wright (2020) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69db383b4fe01fead37c66b8https://doi.org/10.21220/114
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