After the Cabinet meeting approved the National Labour Migration Policy 2082 on the proposal of the Ministry of Labour, Employment, and Social Security, the way has been paved to register Nepali workers employed in the Indian labour market to provide them with welfare services.

According to the new policy passed by the Cabinet on 3 August 2025, Nepali workers going to India for employment will be included in social security programs and benefits through the Social Security Fund.

The Embassy of Nepal in the UAE will resume work permit legalization service for Nepali citizens working in the UAE starting from 18 August 2025.

The Embassy issued a notice on 10 August 2025 stating that this service will be regularly resumed.

According to the directive of the Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security, only those Nepali workers who obtained their work visa before 30 September 2024 and are currently employed in Abu Dhabi will be eligible for this service.

The Embassy of Nepal in Kuwait issued a press release on 15 August 2025 stating that some Nepalis had died due to the consumption of toxic alcohol and 35 had been hospitalized, urging all not to consume hazardous and risky food and beverages harmful to health.

The press release did not specify the number of Nepalis who lost their lives. However, it is understood that at least nine Nepalis died after consuming toxic alcohol.

The Ministry of Health of Kuwait said that more than 160 people were affected due to the consumption of alcohol mixed with methanol, and among them, 23 had died.