Navigating Indian Diaspora Dynamics in Gulf Countries: Challenges and Opportunities

Zahoor Ahmad Dar; Shanaza Janbaz

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Navigating Indian Diaspora Dynamics in Gulf Countries: Challenges and Opportunities

Zahoor Ahmad Dar^*

, Shanaza Janbaz

Published in Journal of Political Science and International Relations (Volume 7, Issue 4)

Received: 7 November 2024 Accepted: 20 November 2024 Published: 23 December 2024

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India has had a longstanding relationship with the Gulf region that is variously understood as part and parcel of 'neighbourhood policy', 'civilisational affinities in the peninsular regions', and historically as exorable from the colonial space. India also made several bilateral agreements with Gulf countries after bifurcation; thus, it has minimal exports to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. The intricate tapestry of Indian expatriate communities in Gulf nations epitomises a confluence of demographic shifts and socio-economic transformations. This discourse endeavours to elucidate the multifaceted challenges and latent opportunities arising from the evolving population dynamics of Indian nationals in these territories. Against the backdrop of labour migration, cultural integration, and geopolitical factors, this analysis seeks to illuminate the social and cultural implications as well as the entrepreneurial opportunities inherent within this diaspora. By delving into the intersections of identity, economic contribution, and transnational affiliations, this examination posits that a nuanced understanding of these dynamics is imperative for harnessing the benefits while mitigating the adversities encountered by Indian populations in the Gulf region. This paper focuses on Indians working in the GCC countries. It covers the historical backdrop of Indian settlement in the Gulf, the contemporary demographic profile, and the economic and social contribution to their host countries, the challenges they face in the Gulf countries, and the emerging opportunities as India continues to grow and the Gulf countries seek to diversify their economies.

Published in	Journal of Political Science and International Relations (Volume 7, Issue 4)
DOI	10.11648/j.jpsir.20240704.16
Page(s)	135-141
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Diaspora, India, UAE, Gulf, Migration

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Dar, Z. A.; Janbaz, S. Navigating Indian Diaspora Dynamics in Gulf Countries: Challenges and Opportunities. J. Polit. Sci. Int. Relat. 2024, 7(4), 135-141. doi: 10.11648/j.jpsir.20240704.16

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Dar ZA, Janbaz S. Navigating Indian Diaspora Dynamics in Gulf Countries: Challenges and Opportunities. J Polit Sci Int Relat. 2024;7(4):135-141. doi: 10.11648/j.jpsir.20240704.16

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Zahoor Ahmad Dar

Department of Political Science, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, India

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Department of Political Science, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, India

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