Tag: Forced labour

Undoubtedly, Dubai is the ultimate paradise and crown jewel of Arabian luxury. The oil fountain far across in the middle desert found after the British left the country opened pathways to modernise, urbanise and mechanise the country with florescent gold. But the blacksmiths behind this piece of middle-eastern jewel don’t live such splendid lives. The vibrant and exorbitant nation rests on the shoulders of expatriates from South Asia like Bangladesh and India. They came to the country searching for a better life in the government. However, these workers are forced to work around 12 hours daily with little to no pay. After paying high prices for illegal Visa fees, these workers are stripped of their passports by airports security or companies. The expatriate workers make up 95% of Du...