About Rahat
Connecting people.
Creating possibility.
We are an international recruitment company built on a simple conviction: when the right person meets the right opportunity, everyone around them moves forward.
Who we are
International recruitment, manpower and workforce solutions — delivered with a human standard.
Kathmandu · since 1995Rahat International exists to make the move between talent and opportunity trustworthy — for the employers who hire and the people who cross borders to work.
We work with organisations that need skilled, technical and professional people — sometimes one specialist, sometimes an entire workforce. We take the time to understand what the role actually demands, then find and assess people who can meet it.
For candidates, we are the people who explain the opportunity honestly, prepare them properly and stay involved after they arrive. Our work is measured by placements that last, not by how quickly a vacancy disappears.
01
Mission
To connect capable people with the organisations that need them — honestly, carefully and across borders.
Every placement should serve both sides: the employer who needs the work done well, and the person whose life changes when they accept the role.
02
Vision
A world where opportunity reaches talent wherever it lives.
Skill is distributed everywhere. Access to good work is not. We want to close that gap one well-made connection at a time.
03
Philosophy
Recruitment is a responsibility before it is a transaction.
We move people's careers and, often, their lives. That asks for patience, transparency and a standard we don't lower when it's inconvenient.
Mr. Dhruba DangolChairman & FounderThe visionary
Meet the
pioneer.
A visionary leader who transformed Nepalese recruitment over three decades — building bridges between talent and opportunity across continents.
Visionary leaderIndustry pioneerGlobal manpower strategist
“Success in recruitment is not measured by the number of workers sent abroad, but by the strength of the trust between the employer, the employee, and the agency. Rahat International represents the culmination of 30 years of integrity, ensuring that every Nepalese worker is a catalyst for global progress.”
With a career spanning over three decades, Mr. Dhruba Dangol has established himself as a cornerstone of the Nepalese recruitment industry. His journey is a testament to resilience, ethical placement, and the strategic bridging of Nepal's workforce with global industrial giants.
- 1995Founded
- 30+Years of excellence
- 100K+Lives transformed
- 1K+Companies served
- 10+Key global markets
Our story
A three-decade
legacy.
From beginnings in 1995 to a cornerstone of the Nepalese recruitment industry — a journey of resilience, ethics and strategic excellence.
1995 – 2000
Foundations and early ventures
The beginning of a legacy
Mr. Dangol entered the recruitment sector during a pivotal era for Nepalese labour migration. This period was characterised by establishing fundamental operational frameworks and building a reputation for reliability in overseas recruitment.
Key focus
- Establishing operational frameworks for overseas recruitment
- Organic growth and reputation building
- Navigating early-stage international labour laws
Milestones
- Founded the company with a vision to connect Nepalese talent with global opportunities
- Built foundational relationships with regional employers
2001 – 2005
Ascending the value chain
Strategic expansion begins
Moving beyond the initial setup, Mr. Dangol began securing contracts with major regional players. This era marked the transition from a startup to a recognised recruitment partner.
Key focus
- Strengthened ties with Malaysian manufacturing sectors
- Gradual expansion into Middle Eastern markets
- Identifying emerging demand for hospitality and construction labour
Milestones
- First major contracts with Malaysian manufacturing giants
- Established credibility in the Gulf region
2006 – 2010
The era of thriving partnerships
Exponential growth & global names
The business witnessed exponential growth as Mr. Dangol successfully partnered with global household names, establishing the company as a trusted supplier to multinational corporations.
Key focus
- Electronics & manufacturing: Panasonic Malaysia, TIM Toshiba Malaysia, IQ Group Malaysia
- Retail & hospitality: Mydin Supermarket Malaysia
- Diversified groups: Ruparelia Group Uganda
Milestones
- Secured partnerships with Fortune 500 companies
- Expanded operations across three continents
- Reached the milestone of 10,000+ deployments
2011 – 2015
Record-breaking global mobility
The peak era
This period marked a historic peak in recruitment volume. Mr. Dangol became a key supplier for massive infrastructure and service projects across Saudi Arabia and the UAE, cementing his position as an industry leader.
Key focus
- Infrastructure: Saudi Binladin Group, Doosan Heavy Industries, Huta Marine
- Oil & gas and logistics: J Ray McDermott UAE, Gulf Stevedoring Company Saudi Arabia
- Mass catering: Gulf Catering Company, UCC, Sama Catering Kuwait
- Hospitality: Samama Group
Milestones
- Record-breaking deployments to mega projects
- Preferred partner for Saudi Arabia's largest infrastructure developments
- Established offices in multiple countries
2016 – 2019
Navigating policy and resilience
Compliance & high-value focus
Despite tightening Nepalese government policies and new regulatory hurdles for recruitment agencies, operations continued to grow by prioritising compliance and high-value placements.
Key focus
- Secured partnerships with Transguard Group UAE and Salini Impregilo Saudi Arabia
- Expanded into food production with Radwa Food Company
- Strategic focus on compliance and ethical recruitment
Milestones
- Successfully navigated complex regulatory changes
- Maintained growth despite industry challenges
- Enhanced reputation for ethical practices
2020 – 2026
Crisis management and the rise of Rahat International
Resilience, restructuring & renewal
The global pandemic presented the most significant challenge the industry had faced. Through strategic restructuring, the business emerged stronger under the unified brand of Rahat International.
Key focus
- 2020–2022: safe deployment strategies through COVID-19, and managed repatriation
- 2023–2026: rebranded and consolidated all operations under Rahat International
- Regained momentum serving clients such as SAED (AlDukan) and Globetech (Khonaini Group)
Milestones
- Successfully navigated the pandemic crisis
- Launched Rahat International as a unified, stronger brand
- Positioned for future growth with enhanced systems and processes
Leadership
Meet the
visionaries.
Dhruba Dangol
Chairman
Leading with vision and commitment to excellence in global talent solutions.
Sunil Dangol
Manager
Leading with vision and commitment to excellence in global talent solutions.
30 years of trust
Built on integrity, driven by efficiency.
Three decades of ethical placement — committed to delivering quality workforce solutions that transform lives and build futures, for the worker and the employer alike.
- TrustTerms, timelines and costs explained before anyone commits.
- EthicsCompliance with every labour rule in Nepal and the destination country.
- ExcellenceThe same standard for one specialist or a full workforce.
- 100K+ lives transformed
- 1K+ companies served
- 10+ global markets
Our belief
The right opportunity, in the right hands, changes more than a career. It changes a family, a project and a company — and the people around them.
Our approach
Four principles guide every search.
01
Understand
We start with the real requirement — the role, the site, the timeline, the culture people will be joining.
02
Identify
We search deliberately across our networks to find people whose skills and intent genuinely match.
03
Verify
We assess suitability carefully: credentials, experience, documentation and readiness to move.
04
Connect
We bring both sides together and stay involved through mobilisation and the first months on the job.
Global outlook
Talent is everywhere. We work to make sure opportunity is too.
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worth moving for.
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