Hyderabad, July 27 -- More than 800 Indian expats died in workplace accidents between 2023 and 2025.

According to data presented by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), nearly 55 percent of the fatalities were reported from Arab countries.

Saudi Arabia tops workplace deaths

Among Gulf countries, Saudi Arabia reported the highest number of workplace deaths involving Indian workers. It reported 182 fatalities over the three-year period.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) recorded the second-highest number with 128 deaths.

Safety issues behind worker deaths

As per the Telangana NRI Migrants' Association, several factors contribute to workplace deaths, including poor use of safety equipment, lack of adherence to safety rules, technical f...