Kathmandu, June 5 -- The government has fixed the minimum monthly wage for Nepali workers heading to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at 1,000 dirhams.

The decision, taken on Thursday by Labour, Employment and Social Security Minister Sharat Singh Bhandari, aims to protect workers from exploitation and ensure fair pay abroad, officials said.

According to Minister Bhandari, this new wage threshold will now serve as a basic criterion for verifying demand letters from UAE-based employers.

"The UAE remains a preferred destination for Nepali workers, but many were previously working for as little as 800 dirhams a month," Bhandari told the Post. "We have revised the wage structure based on the recommendation of the Nepali embassy in the UAE."...