# AI and Gulf policy shifts threaten migrant jobs

> AI and Gulf policy changes risk up to 70% of migrant jobs in region.
- Title: AI and Gulf policy shifts threaten migrant jobs | Shortify
- Summary: AI and Gulf policy changes risk up to 70% of migrant jobs in region. Economists warn AI and shifting Gulf labor policies could reduce migrant jobs for 70% of…
- Keywords: gulf policy shifts, migrant jobs, pakistan, remittances, labor migration, gulf cooperation council, The Express Tribune
- Source: The Express Tribune — https://tribune.com.pk/story/2638700/ai-gulf-policy-shifts-threaten-migrant-jobs
- Author: SHAHRAM HAQ
- Published: 2026-11-04T22:09:20+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ai, gulf policy shifts, migrant jobs, pakistan, remittances, labor migration, gulf cooperation council, news
## AI and labor policy shifts
Economists warn AI and changing labor policies in Gulf states could affect up to seven out of ten jobs traditionally taken by migrant workers.
## Dr Nasir Iqbal's warning
Dr Nasir Iqbal of the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics said 2026 reshaped migration as conflict and AI changed how Gulf states approach migrant labor.
## Migration conference details
The Fourth International Conference on 'Future Drivers of International Migration from Asia' was held at Lahore School of Economics.
## Tighter rules for low-skilled workers
Francoise De Bel-Air noted increasing restrictions on traditional routes for low- and semi-skilled workers.
## Asia-Gulf migration resilience
Froilan Malit called the Asia-Gulf corridor the most resilient labor migration system in the Global South.
## Nepal's migration dependency
Nepal relies on migration with remittances contributing 33% of its GDP.
## Migration pressures persist
Pakistan and Nepal face high migration pressures due to demographic shifts and limited domestic opportunities.
## Key takeaway

Economists warn AI and shifting Gulf labor policies could reduce migrant jobs for 70% of workers, urging urgent action on declining employment opportunities.