From ‘Brain Drain’ to ‘Capital Gain’: Indian Skilled Migration to the UAE

Abstract This study analyzes the magnitude of emigration India’s high-skill population in United Arab Emirates through exploration determinants emigrant mobility using both an empirical and qualitative approach. It also examines historical patterns migration to GCC region with a focus on socioeconomic impact skilled immigration Indian expatriates UAE economy. Furthermore, chapter attempts assess role played by remittances, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), knowledge technology transfers as key economic resources towards development national economy potential reversal ‘brain drain’. requires evaluation stakeholders facilitation migration, providing alternate outlook perceived ‘drain’ inequality that surrounds dialog South-to-North migration. Lastly, research contributes limited literature transnational entrepreneurs return reverse most understudied aspect international illustrate how migrant identity is constantly fluid evolving ultimately beneficial host home