Degree

BS (Social Sciences & Liberal Arts)

Faculty / School

School of Economics and Social Sciences (SESS)

Department

Department of Social Sciences & Liberal Arts

Date of Award

Spring 2025

Date of Submission

2025-07-23

Advisor

Dr. Ahmad Azhar

Committee

Aliya Iqbal Naqvi

Project Type

SSLA Culminating Experience

Access Type

Restricted Access

Abstract

The Gulf region hosts around 90% of Pakistanis living outside their home country, and most of these are in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the UAE. This study aims to explore the experiences of the Pakistani migrant population living in the industrial city of Yanbu, KSA. By focusing on the historical and social factors in both countries that make migration to Saudi Arabia an appealing option for Pakistanis, the research seeks to touch on their position in the workforce, the impact of migration on women and families, and plans after the migration stay comes to an end.

This research will include both a structural analysis of the institutions that facilitate migration, and cultural inquiry regarding the lives of the immigrants themselves. The first will largely use historical context provided by previous scholarly work and relevant migrant demographic reports. The latter part will be explored through oral interviews with immigrants from the industrial city of Yanbu, where they will be asked about their recollections about coming to Saudi Arabia, and how their work, family life, or education intersects with the diaspora experience as a whole.

Ultimately, the project seeks to shed light on the nuances of the Pakistani diaspora in the Gulf with regard to families and socioeconomic factors that are often overlooked due to the temporary nature of their stays in the region.

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53

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