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Saudi Arabia leads GCC in Indian deportations: Over 13,000 workers sent home in 2025

In 2025, Gulf states intensified enforcement of migrant labour laws, leading to the deportation of thousands of Indian workers, particularly from Saudi Arabia. Most cases stemmed from visa overstays, permit violations, and misleading recruitment practices. The trend underscores growing regulatory scrutiny and highlights the urgent need for better pre-departure awareness, ethical recruitment, and migrant legal literacy.