Pakistani workers flock to Saudi Arabia and UAE for jobs in 2026, as Gulf employment stays resilient and remittances hit record highs despite regional conflict.
Over 300,000 Pakistanis emigrated to Gulf states Jan-May 2026 (143,586 Saudi Arabia, 50,000 UAE) despite regional conflict. Labour resilience drove record $4.2B May remittances, signalling emerging-market stability amid geopolitical risk.
Over 300,000 Pakistanis found employment in ME states in Jan-May, led by Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
Over 300,000 Pakistanis found employment in ME states in Jan-May, led by Saudi Arabia and UAE