UAE's migrant workers fret over future in coronavirus economy

July 22, 2020 - Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Asia, Middle East - The coronavirus crisis has taken a heavy toll on the economies of the oil-rich Gulf, heavily reliant on low-paid foreign workers. They are the backbone of the Gulf economies, taking jobs in construction, services and transport, and are now facing the realities of the pandemic. VSBCnews sources spoke to over 30 workers in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah, who all said they are now enduring hardship due to coronavirus.