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Middle East conflict fails to deter Gulf job exodus
Despite the Middle East conflict, over 300,000 Pakistanis secured jobs in Gulf countries like Saudi Arabia and the UAE from January to May 2026. Saudi Arabia received the most workers (143,586), followed by the UAE (50,000), with continued emigration despite regional instability and maritime disruptions.
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