The fight against the British Army in the battlefield when they tried to invade the territories of Nepal during 19th century was a milestone in the history of the recruitment from Nepal . Highly impressed by the bravery of the Nepalese fighters (Gurkhas) they started recruiting Nepalese youths in their battalion. In the first and second World Wars Nepalese fighters proved their bravery in the battlefields. The Nepalese have been better known for their integrity, loyalty, honesty, dedication and hard working. An agreement between the Governments of Britain, India and Nepal opened the door for the Nepalese youths getting recruitment in the British and Indian Armies. Since then British and Indian Armies are the attraction for the Nepalese youths because of the better facilities. Nepalese serving in the British Army are known as “Gurkha” Soldier.

Professionally educated and talented work force is attracted towards the west for their career development and economic gains whereas vocationally skilled, semi skilled and unskilled workers are finding their opportunities in the Middle East particularly in the Gulf countries. The Gulf Countries initially were unaware of the Nepalese Manpower. Firstly, the British companies started recruiting Nepalese workers in Bahrain in mid 1980s in a small number. The Employers of the Gulf Countries were reluctant to recruit Nepalese workers because of the doubt they had that the Nepalese may not be able to work in the scorching heat and desert environment. Nepalese who were accustomed to hard work proved that they are able to undertake any kinds of job and in any circumstances. Now, the situation is different. Thousands of Nepalese construction workers, unskilled, semi skilled, skilled and professionals like accountants, managers, engineers are working in many countries in the Gulf Region. Recently the demands for Nepalese Manpower of different categories have increased in the Gulf as well as in the East Asian Countries. Presently, the major countries where a large number of Nepalese are working are India , Hong Kong , Malaysia , South Korea , Singapore , Japan , Macao , United States of America , United Kingdom , Brunei , Australia , Saudi Arabia , United Arab Emirates , Qatar , Bahrain , Kuwait , and Oman . The most importantly in terms of costing, the Nepalese workers are comparatively cost effective and their hiring cost is lower as compared to other labour exporting Countries.