20 year cap on expat residency in Kuwait
Lawmaker says proportion of each expatriate community should be capped at 15% of Kuwaiti population
No foreigner in unskilled and semi-skilled occupations should be allowed to stay in Kuwait when he reaches the age of 50, a lawmaker has said.
However, those who have skilled jobs, such as doctors, advisers and university professors, should be able to stay until they are 70, MP Abdullah Al Tamimi said.
The suggestions are part of a draft law the lawmaker is presenting to parliament to address what he called demographic imbalances and the presence of a massive marginalised labour force in the country.
Kuwait is home to around 2.8 million foreigners, mainly unskilled Asian labourers in the construction sector and domestic helpers, who make up more than two-thirds of the total population.
Under Al Tamimi’s proposal, a residency cap should be imposed on all expatriates working in the country.
The residency should have a maximum of ten years that can be renewed only once, according to the strict conditions. The conditions means that no foreigner can stay in Kuwait for more than 20 years, Al Tamimi said in remarks published by local daily Al Seyassah on Tuesday.
Al Tamimi who had earlier submitted a similar draft law to control the growth of demographic tendencies in the country said he expected parliament to accept his proposal.
He said that his first draft had been rejected ostensibly for including very strict conditions, and added that the new proposal was more flexible.
The lawmaker said that no expatriate community should be allowed to exceed 15 per cent of the Kuwaiti population, currently standing at 1.2 million.
The proposal would affect the Indian community, the largest in the country, with around 700,000 people, the Egyptian community made up of 500,000 people and Bangladeshi nationals, believed to be slightly more than 200,000.
Source GulfNews
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Mansi, Mumbai can be boring also if you don't know the right people or where to go….I spent 7+years in Kuwait…not one of them boring! Try living in Saudi…it can be boring also…but you find the right people and they will pep you up!
The moment I stepped in USA they told me "welcome home " even though I am not citizen . Born and been in,Kuwait for 18 years, never felt home . Always felt as unwelcome
yah you're right!!even me myself never ever hear that kind of law….be fair with the unskilled workers,they're the 1 who beautify and clean ur place ok?
Born and raised in Kuwait till I became 18 then left to USA. unfortunately Kuwait is beautiful country but their people are racist especially toward residents .
in Canada, after 3 years you can apply for citizenship though…
Adla A. Almadahka kuwaitis like you, who have enlightened minds like your own, should speak up! you guys hold the future of beautiful Kuwait. There's more good than bad. i'm sure of it!
my father worked whole his life in kuwait raised all my brothers and sisters after he retired from his federal job they gave him two weeks to leave the country how about this i am college graduate i worked in kuwait also i was making KD 110.00 per month while a kuwaiti national from middle school doing same job making KD 700.00 per month now you tell me all the jobs forners do in that heat can a kuwaiti national do it i dont think so how about this you need a kuwaiti sponser for every thing either you are getting married ,want to burry your love one who passed away buying a car even if you had an car accident you are going to jail and kuwaiti going to home unless you call a kuwaiti sponser to bail you out of jail the only time you dont need a sponser when you are going to take a dump
that's why i left this fuckn Shit country long time ago
leaving in heaven london thank god
Goodluck Kuwait! we never dreamed to stay here. If there is something to thanked then its all of you people in Kuwait that you owe everything from the expatriates. We you think you can stand among yourselves without expats, then let it be. In the first place, you need our senses the reason we were here though. We can't be here if not you want us to.be. We are ready to leave. We have the brain and wherever we will be destined, we will survive. Kudus men!
nice rules i agree
Well My father was in Kuwait for 40 years, i was there for 11 long years, my best advise to desi people living in Kuwait .. leave Kuwait and move to west .. UK/USA/Canada etc … or live your life in Kuwait as prisoners, Kuwait is full of shit!! believe me people this is the worst country be in!! i would prefer to live in Hell but Not Kuwait
Azeeta Aghevli that means he is too 😀
they needed bloush tribute early 50s because they were leak of army
they dont need u ppl now because they are happy and war ,problem free but remember my words they will need u and beg you when they will have a internal problem or a internal war
Filipinos now here in Kuwait is more or less 180,000 last December 2013 base on census…
Filipinos now here in KUwait is 180,000 last December 2013 base on census…
Hi
this law doesnt for americans cuz they are the rulers of kuwait xD hahahahaha
Adla A. Almadahka oooo Just stfu already you suck your country suck the people is ugly get the point we made your country so stfu please xD
we cook the food you eat lol what more do u want idiotaaaaa
Adla A. Almadahka and btw its LIFE ** You cant even speak proper english xD
LOL!
Sad and good news for all of us but when this will be implement?????
very good
Its interesting how many resentful and hateful comments from expats about Kuwait yet they came to live here and still do, How ungrateful!!
people who talks about mistreating, mistreating is everywhere it doesn't mean that the country is bad, it means that some people are bad and i think Kuwatis learned most of their bad behavior from expats who started to invade Kuwait with the oil boom giving the fact that Kuwait was a tiny country with kind hearted people who welcomed everyone and treated them like family.
You have been mistreated in your own country to the point that u had to leave it yet you complain about a country that gave you a decent life!!
I 100% agree with this law, Kuwait is a beautiful country and a great place to live and to grow old in with lots of opportunities, yet its used to the max by lots of expats (not all), they Consume and sabotage everything in this country, the beach's, hospitals, schools … etc because its free. Try to go the beach at the weekend and will feel that WWII just ended with mountains of garbage's!! Hell now i cant reach Salmya without being stuck in traffic not less than 45 minuets in traffic because of expats cars!! every one can afford a car in Kuwait but not in their countries and yet they complain…
And for the people who say that Kuwaitis cant survive without expats because we cant do their jobs, Well i have old news for you honey, We can manage our selfs very well dear, We used to live in mud houses near the sea doing all the shitty jobs that you're talking about and withput any expats help and we were fine, During the Iraqi invasion most expats left and we managed our country very well.
Its very sad how no one wanted to be here to help us before oil but after oil an expats invasion started ti take as much as they can from the country and yet they have the nerve to complain about it!!!! Kuwait shouldn't be for ungrateful Profiteers who are not raised well enough to appreciate what they have…
If you don't like it there are 194 more countries , choose one and leave…
Kuwait country gud but law not gud
The proposal will be rejected
In the UK if you live and work there for 5 years you can apply for citizenship
With full respect to Kuwait and Kuwaiti Law, the reason (Cause) behind this law is to control the foreign population. In order to do that you've to prepare yourself before slamming the so called "unskilled/semiskilled". So after a certain time period do you see yourself doing hose "unskilled/semiskilled" work like cleaning the roads, watering the plant, maid work? if your are prepare to do so, this bill is warmly welcome. Other wise only group will be beneficial from this are VISA traders,and even after 50 years you'll see the same ratio of expat and citizen as it is now. One thing more, there are no work as "unskilled/semiskilled". After working 15/20 years in a field a minimal worker also can be valuable to a institution. Otherwise the word "JOB-experience" will mean "Null" in Dictionary.
Adla A. Almadahka DO U THINK THAT THOSE PEOPLE ARE TAKING THE MONEY AND NOT WASTING IT ON THE SHIT IN THE COUNTRY U IDIOT
Azeeta Aghevli its ok its ok they think we are slaves like them xD its ok dont temper your self on this Dirty person they forgot who made their country while they are sitting their ass down drinking and eating their fuked up food xD pigs
Ioeoooo El Hermano Si si Its not mean Its the truth They are jealous of us cuz we were never slaves and they were always slaves HAHAHAHAHA they are slaves of obama now xD
Adla A. Almadahka You are the Americans Slaves xD stay like that you were always slaves thats why you are trying to treat Foreigners as slaves but it will never work cuz we were never slaves 😀 we made your 1*1 cm country xD HAHAHAHAHA
Adla A. Almadahka lol your country and mentality suck you get controlled by Americans your oil is going to finish soon and you will go back to ride your precious camels and guess what we will kick you out like what you did to alot of foreigners who needed to see their family we will humiliate you you dirty Humans
U like the the cash though:)
Fahad Rabbani Very true she is being a racist! 😉
Adla A. Almadahka Very True
I am an indian but I respect what kuwait is trying to do for its own citizens.. we opted to come to kuwait, we were not forced to come here.. dont be ungrateful.. I hv seen other countries but I like kuwait..
If anybody have problem then they can actually leave where they think can get all the things they want..
Wait n see
Wait n see
Nice response
Nice response
We love kuwait but we not safe here we didn't ve value we didn't ve athourty bcoz we are out sider they need just work
We love kuwait but we not safe here we didn't ve value we didn't ve athourty bcoz we are out sider they need just work
well to be frank its a shame to be living as expat, where ever you go any country in the world if you can not earn or made your life in your country its a shame, i am here i feel shame for myself that i am not able to do anything in my country so i am here , now i am here so i have to live with what the rules they have , its their country let them do whatever they want, and all expat who have issues with this country rule and regulation then better make yourself better enough that no need to go to any other such country for survival. I am here as soon as i am able to migrate i will happily migrate, now rather than moaning, time to wake up and remember we are just guest here and end of the day guest have to go back to their home.
Everyone is welcome in kuwait , we have good and bad people . But if you follow the law and live your life the best you can you will find succes
I agree with you on some points however the immigration system in the US or Europe is completely different to Kuwait.
A person has to apply for a work visa with a special skill in order for it to be approved.
I remember a few years ago the Kuwaiti Government were giving out passports for those who have lived in your country 40 years plus!
Your government is NOT stupid they are merely doing the best they can for the country.
It is some people in your country who TRY to bend the rules however get caught in the process of it all.
I do agree that unskilled workers should not be roaming around the streets and for their own good should go back to their own countries to seek employment their to benefit them.
I also agree that whoever hates Kuwait should also seek employment elsewhere where they can be happy with the way of the life with the country of their choosing.
Long live Kuwait and the GOOD people of Kuwait except the racist ones! 😉
Its bad to here. With this law atleast kuwaitis will do there home activities regularly.
Robin Thomas I agree! People must Never forget the past and learn from it. But this Adla is extremely arrogant and needs to be brought down a peg or two.
What upsets me is my countrymen risked their lives to fight Iraqi's and liberated Kuwait and this is the thanks we get by someone like Adla who says Expats should be thankful!!
How dare she say this!! She needs to be reminded or maybe she wasn't taught any manners, that to me is very clear.
I miss a lot of things about a lot of places. That's just life 😉
But dont you miss the country Mansi ?
Mohammed I think racism is everywhere. If we bear a positive attitude the racist person will change his opinion and will begin to respect you.
You should Kuwait now. Its developed so much. I left from there in 2012 to Melbourne and it was all skyscrapers in the city area. Many of you here have valid arguments. I like Nasser's argument. You have to choose yourself what you like. If you dont like it going out is the best solution. Its a wonderful country with its own pros and cons. I still love the life there and miss the laid back life. But lack of permanency is a serious concern.
@Azeeta; I'm sure she has spoken too hastily and she is too young to realise life is too short to be unkind to a fellow human. Hope she turns around and makes Kuwait proud. She lacks proper guidance and maybe her elders are to blame I suppose. There seems to be a seed of unwarranted arrogance that is stemming out. Let's hope it's mere childish ignorance and she sees the light soon.
@ Adla; please learn your history. Never forget your past… Learn from your past and strive to be better than your past. Never be the reason to let down your past.
Adla A. Almadahka I am Azeeta's friend its funny how you have blocked her then answered her! Let me tell you there are many of us watching your comments here so feel free to block me and alot of Kuwaiti's are now reporting you with your racist comments.
FYI she is British and her family came to Kuwait and Liberated it for the people like of your UNGRATEFUL and RACIST self!
It proves to alot of us what a coward you are to block people like Azeeta as you cannot find an answer to give her!
You are one of the stupidest and most coward person I have seen. If you want to fight the fight then have the courage to do so instead of blocking people so others think that Azeeta or whoever is a coward when infact people like Azeeta stands up to people like you.
There was a big discussion today over your comments and I have print screened your comments and the 7 Kuwaiti's who read your comments were ASHAMED and said people like you are trash and people like you set a BAD example to the GOOD people of Kuwait!
Did you know what you are saying on this site about the expats is AGAINST the LAW??? FYI!!!
I can take all the screen prints i took of your comment and you shall be dealt with accordingly!
If anything you have extremely POOR knowledge about your own country and own people!
You say people are resepcted according to their behaviour well… I have ZERO respect for you as your behaviour is absolutely Disgusting and you behave as if you are from a low class family!!
I would watch what you say in future you have no idea who is watching your comments and thanks to some of us meaning Kuwaiti's have screen printed all your comments!! YOU ARE AN EMBARRASSMENT! Stop your stupidity right now for your own good and stop promoting RACISM!! You brought this upon yourself!
BTW for EVERYONE to know if she answers me and I dont answer back it is because she has blocked me as she is a coward!!
I NEVER BACK OUT of a fight!
Robin Thomas How ironic she has blocked me LOL It proves she cant go up against an English person who has Kuwaiti friends..
I spoke to a Kuwaiti friend of mine and said people like her set a bad example for us who are not racists and it should stop!!
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=762392933817169&id=179897995400002
Another thing I felt…why should expats pay taxes… Are they given any benefits like citizens? Any place taxes are collected…they are given services from the govt. there are no health benefits or pension or free education etc for expats… Then how can they even think of asking taxes.?
Just my suggestion… It appears arrogant when you say that Kuwait hosts expats. The word host then makes expats guests. I'm sure you would not treat your guests in an ill mannered way. You may in fact be treating them most courteously bordering on even going out of the way to make them feel special.
But as you can see the truth is far from what we all dream for in Kuwait. If you really are concerned that you too should not be branded like the majority that treats expats indifferently then I really recommend you to be the change.
Adla, it is nice that you have a positive outlook towards things and maybe more with your thinking should be coming forward voicing things at the parliament. We are yet to see the outcome of this proposition I believe. But if you are a true human being then you will understand why there is such suppressed anger towards the Kuwaiti attitude. There is truth to it. Just take the comments here… 80-20 principle my dear. There is no smoke without fire. A large majority of expats are ill treated by Kuwaitis. Be it at work or even on the road. Why do you think that there is this arrogance. The country of Kuwait is not owned by a single Kuwaiti. Why can't there be more civilised approaches to one another? I agree that not all Kuwaitis are so. But definitely a majority are rude and uncultured. Some are so even after being educated… The Kuwait I remember was a far more peaceful place with a lot more freedom and unity among both Kuwaiti nationals and expats. In fact I had quite a large no. of Kuwaiti pals… who still chat even today. A few have been guests here at my home in India. But off late the sentiments are different. A lot of expats are unhappy with the quality of life being offered in Kuwait. Don't just listen to me. Look at the surveys. The nos. will give you a hint. I understand that you don't want to be labelled like the rest and that you are an upstanding individual trying to fight the injustice. More power and strength to you. Wish there were more like you who embrace brotherhood and peaceful and harmonious life where everyone is mutually benefitted and respected as individuals and not treated because they are of a different origin or color or race or job. Take care and God bless.
Adla, it is nice that you have a positive outlook towards things and maybe more with your thinking should be coming forward voicing things at the parliament. We are yet to see the outcome of this proposition I believe. But if you are a true human being then you will understand why there is such suppressed anger towards the Kuwaiti attitude. There is truth to it. Just take the comments here… 80-20 principle my dear. There is no smoke without fire. A large majority of expats are ill treated by Kuwaitis. Be it at work or even on the road. Why do you think that there is this arrogance. The country of Kuwait is not owned by a single Kuwaiti. Why can't there be more civilised approaches to one another? I agree that not all Kuwaitis are so. But definitely a majority are rude and uncultured. Some are so even after being educated… The Kuwait I remember was a far more peaceful place with a lot more freedom and unity among both Kuwaiti nationals and expats. In fact I had quite a large no. of Kuwaiti pals… who still chat even today. A few have been guests here at my home in India. But off late the sentiments are different. A lot of expats are unhappy with the quality of life being offered in Kuwait. Don't just listen to me. Look at the surveys. The nos. will give you a hint. I understand that you don't want to be labelled like the rest and that you are an upstanding individual trying to fight the injustice. More power and strength to you. Wish there were more like you who embrace brotherhood and peaceful and harmonious life where everyone is mutually benefitted and respected as individuals and not treated because they are of a different origin or color or race or job. Take care and God bless.
Don't generalize, everyone has the bad and the good side, so not all the youth are good neither not all of them are bad. So impose logic here and be fair without twisting what have been said or discuss.
Azeeta Aghevli RESPECT is always around, there isn't a place for racism in our culture, you missed state your responds, otherwise, you wont be able to live one day in this country. hehehehe …. you made me laugh about your Kuwaiti friends …. 🙂
like you said, a parliament member from nowhere who don't know how to even propose a beneficial proposal, however, they are not representing Kuwait neither Kuwaitis
Azeeta Aghevli I'm really sorry for your poor knowledge. Everyone in Kuwait it being respected according to their behavior, we are aware if you and your hard working but, don't say that Kuwait didn't give you the chance to improve yourself in any way of your lifestyle. Respect is always within our nature. otherwise, you wouldn't 't be able to live one day in this country, Most of Kuwaitis have so much positive feeling toward the people in Kuwait either expats or citizens if they are faithful and loyal.
Robin Thomas , I have to add to your information that not all Kuwaitis have fortune and live for free. Thats completely false. Most of us are paying for our living same as the expats, however, Im not supporting this odd suggestion that has been presented by one of our ineffective parliament's members who drove us toward these kind of useless discussions. If you just pay attention to the details about what is going on recently with these poor suggestions, you will realize that Kuwaitis are the most affected negatively from the outcome of these waste of time and lousy proposals. Regarding the invasion, no one know the facts of the consequences of this petrayel except us. So move on and stay positive and faithful toward the country that has hosted you many many years of your life.
Good news
Very unfaithful ,, veryyy much unfaithful
Adla A. Almadahka Practice what you preach!
Racism is a serious issue that should stop. Stop promoting racism..
U should be thankful that Expats go to Kuwait to work, I can never imagine U going to an oil rig or moping the floors or do any of the jobs these poor indians, philipinos do.
How dare you keep saying expats should be thankful!!!!! If anything you should be thankful that you have expats in Kuwait doing the jobs none of you want to!!!
Some of my Kuwaiti friends have read your remarks and are embarrassed by you!!!!
RESPECT the labor workers!!
Adla A. Almadahka U all seem to forget one thing there would be NO Kuwait without the Expats liberating it. I suggest you be respectful and stop telling people to leave etc etc! All my friends in Kuwait are Kuwaiti's and from the biggest families and I NEVER ever hear any of them speaking in the manner you are now they even have the greatest respect for their maids, nannies etc.
Ok I will say this as plainly as I possibly can.I do not have a fortune and I am and never have taken advantagr of someones generousity or good deeds. This beeing said it is a fact that Kuwait does not recognize people born and raised here in their own country if they are not kuwaiti.This is not a rumor but fact. I never said I spoke for anyone but myself so I dont know where u get your comment about speaking for others.The fact that Kuwait enjoys a generous economy is not something to suplicate to.I do this only for Allah and I will add that I never said the Kuwaiti people were not good people.So plz do not put words in my mouth.I consider Kuwait my home and its people my brothers and sisters in Islam.If u are going to argue issues learn to deal with what can be proven or concluded based on observation.This is my suggestion to you.
By the way most of you here think they are in a debate where they have to win arguing
But all you have proved is how arrogant, narcissist and immature emotionally and psychologically most of you are
Some of you need to grow up. No body came from Utopia to live in kuwait where you criticize laws as if you're shocked (OMG were not in heaven!!!!!) Everyone came from countries fall of faults to another country full of faults with a little more benefits. Live love enjoy and move on, don't cry on what might happen in 20 yrs you may not live that long and you definitely don't know where you'll be and if you're lucky maybe you'll move to another country full of faults but with more benefits than what you had in kuwait.
Or you most probably will return to your country of origin which you shouldn't sound soooooo bitter about it.
اللي يقهر واللي يزعل من هالموضوع ان احلى ذكريات طفولتي وعمري اللي عشته ببلد رحمة واخوة وانسانية يتشوه بتعليقات فيها الكثير من الجهل والقليل من الصحة والعدل
اللي اقترح القانون واحد بس هذا ما يعني ان كل الكويتين مثله
وحتى اذا الواحد عنده تجربة مريرة التعميم ما يجوز
على العموم الكل قاعد يمن على الثاني
الوافد يقول لولاي ما اتبنت الكويت والكويتين يقولون لولانا ما قدرتوا تعيشوا ونسيتوا ان فوقكم رب رزاق وهاب هو سبحانه وتعالى بس اللي يمن عليكم كلكم
استحوا على وجوهكم فشلتونا قدام الشرق والغرب وضحكتوا الناس علينا
بس في الاخير الكل يلاقي عمل ايده واللي في نيته خير لقى خير وان كان شر لقى الشر
(وَلَا تَكُونُوا كَالَّذِينَ نَسُوا اللَّهَ فَأَنْسَاهُمْ أَنْفُسَهُمْ ۚ أُولَٰئِكَ هُمُ الْفَاسِقُونَ) [سورة الحشر : 19]
M sad that v who stayed back during invasion don't even receive salaries wonder if my sponsor got n not gvn to me My Sponsor more he expired Khaled Abuyabus.I Love Kuwait lived 21yrs whish to cum back at least visiting wht is d procedure
if you want to know what racist word mean just go live in kuwait
Haha Mumbai is to be experienced at least once in a life time. However, I love migration. I'm a Bedouin like that 😉
Kuwait in 60's and 70's used to be so nice. I was there before they built the water towers. I used to live in Banaid al ghar and the roads were all sand. I am sure I cannot recognize today's kuwait. Love the old Kuwait.
Mansi. Wilson. Moses. really !lol,its better to you stay to stay in mumbay please dont go out in mumbay forever ok. your life only in mumbay forever…
There should be equality for the expatriates and the kuwaiti citizens in everything, @adla you say you people host all these foreigners to work there in your country, i will say none of the country say that we host you people they do not have this attitude to say we provide you work, we improve your living style, we pay you good but they welcome them there because they think we are nothing because of these skilled force who has left their home and chose us to work in our country, they provide the similar rights in everything by law. they have the same law for the foreigners as well as for their local native citizens. i would say if an expat is caught in an issue that person would get deported what about a kuwaiti? what is the law for him if he or she is on the fault? I think it is so selfish to say we host you.. really too selfish. you think it is easy to work in the other land leaving your own dignity and your family in your own countries? you put your feet in their shoes and think if you would have to do this what would be your thoughts? do give respect and take respect. do not promote racism, Arab and Ajam everyone are same. and This is what God even says. so why do you people make a difference, think positive towards your foreigners fellows, do not promote hate. they come live in your country for a reason to fulfil their needs of their families and their living leaving them behind. respect them.
There should be equality for the expatriates and the kuwaiti citizens in everything, @adla you say you people host all these foreigners to work there in your country, i will say none of the country say that we host you people they do not have this attitude to say we provide you work, we improve your living style, we pay you good but they welcome them there because they think we are nothing because of these skilled force who has left their home and chose us to work in our country, they provide the similar rights in everything by law. they have the same law for the foreigners as well as for their local native citizens. i would say if an expat is caught in an issue that person would get deported what about a kuwaiti? what is the law for him if he or she is on the fault? I think it is so selfish to say we host you.. really too selfish. you think it is easy to work in the other land leaving your own dignity and your family in your own countries? you put your feet in their shoes and think if you would have to do this what would be your thoughts? do give respect and take respect. do not promote racism, Arab and Ajam everyone are same. and This is what God even says. so why do you people make a difference, think positive towards your foreigners fellows, do not promote hate. they come live in your country for a reason to fulfil their needs of their families and their living leaving them behind. respect them.
Lol that's a mean thing to say.
Its a beautiful country, no doubt. But after a while it gets boring. Nothing new to do. And obesity is an easy trap here. :p
I did. 🙂 long ago. Try living in Mumbai. Its the best!
Nice 1 🙁
Luckily we don't have to live there forever 🙂
Setting emotions aside, I would like to point out that Kuwait doesn't need to be apologetic if it applies a policy to control immigration. Every country on earth does it and they should. The U.S., Europe, everywhere you wouldn't even be allowed in the country to work to begin with and if you were there to work, you are there for a limited number of years then you're out. No countries on earth are as open for international labor movement as the Gulf countries. We have the most unprotected labor markets. I have to say, however, that I hate the way expats are treated and I believe every human being should be dignified and given an opportunity to live happy no matter where he or she are and where they are from. Unfortunately, our naturalization law doesn't allow people who have dedicated their lives giving to this country to become Kuwaities. Having said that, however, Kuwait today is home to more than 3 million people! The country's infrastructure and services can't handle that! But that is a problem that our stupid government should deal with. In addition, the fact that expats do not pay any taxes doesn't help either. If expats paid taxes, the government will have more incentive to encourage expats to live in Kuwait. In terms of economic impact, I personally think that the social cost of having unemployed unskilled workers roaming around in our streets is higher than the economic impact of this proposed law. And even if it will have a significant impact, then at least the market will adjust to it. What we are in now is unnatural. Finally, for those who 'hate' Kuwait and think it's such a shitty place why would you care? You should be happy or out by now. But I would remind everyone that whoever do end up in Kuwait and who spends over 10 years here must love it otherwise why are you still here? Unless you have no other option – but that is a different story. I don't mean to offend anyone I'm just sharing my opinion.
Noufa there are more expats living in Europe . number of nannies in England are more than Kuwait's whole population . Are they treated same ? Don't defend your badavi behaviors as something defendable. You are just taking benefit of others being in need.
First time I'm looking this Kind of stupid low. Hahahahahahha
I did 😉
mohammad imran,, you go first.. you are useless here and your nationality is no. 1 worst here in kuwait thats why they think all expats should go..
I don't live in Kuwait anymore. But I was born and raised there. I have a soft corner for Kuwait…probably because I have a lot of memories that I hold dear from Kuwait. There were also terrifying memories during the invasion of Iraq too….. but I strongly feel Kuwait can climb the ladders and become a thriving community if it learns to live symbiotically and learns to respect one another. If not…soon I see doom for this great country. Globalisation….using resources to come up…mutual respect…
No one will work for free my dear…will you???? Think of how the country will be if all expats just decide to dump you… The country will go back to the Stone Age. The attitude must change…you cannot dwell in the past
Hi Adla. I agree that Kuwait is an autocratic country and they can do what they choose. Having said that…the globe is getting smaller and everyone is now a global citizen. This vision of restricting expats and not extending citizenship etc is just a poor and selfish attitude. The Kuwaitis are the ones who live for free mooching off on the govt and making expats do their work for lease than merger wages. They cleverly extract it back from the expats in the form of extremely high rent. Has it ever occurred to you that the rent charged on several apartments are what one can define as cut throat…do you even see the amenities given? Most apartments are dumps with no parking nothing…you can charge if you provide facilities. Here the Kuwaitis take advantage of the meek.expat. It's no wonder that Kuwait is ranked the lowest as far as hospitality and culture is concerned in recent surveys. If this attitude is going to prevail… I can assure you that Kuwait will soon meet its doom. Wake up and look around you… Co existence is the key to a harmonious life and not dictatorship.
"we" !!!
I don't think that you have the right to speak on others behalf about the country and its people who host you and offer you a life style with dignity that you can even find it in your own country. Please be thankful and don't generalize your statement to all .. Kuwaitis are generous, hospitable and giver without waiting for a return, its a fact, accept it or not.!!
Sarrah Saifee Chati are you expecting yourself to live for free??? or what about if you evacuate us from our houses and take over the whole country for grant. you and similarities are been treated very fair in this blessed country. I just want you to expand your knowledge and get the right information in order to think right … God bless Kuwait
Ya right… Sorry for hurting anyone's sentiment… Yes there is no tax but instead of that v pay rent for house, shop, office etc. wat about ekama and medical insurance charges? Isn't it all indirect taxation? Please do refer ms. Joy Anne Washburn comment below…
Mr Adla A. Almadahka do u know what kuwaiti youth is doing to expats? or u jaus having proud to be kuwaiti only? but its not ur fault, actually Allah didnt give u brain!!!!
Humigit kumulang sa bilang ang pilipino dto s kueait hehe
If ever that most of the expats go home whose going to buy products in kuwait, whose going to rent the expensive flats, whose going to assist them to put their groceries they buy in coops or sultan to their cars etc.etc..
anyhow dont worry if we will be sending us home because we're going home to our country and not anywhere else☺☺☺☺☺
Kuwait is one of the worst place to be. You like jail go there.
such a spiteful living thing … go get a live and be productive in a positive way
Do you think that these expats have worked for free or charity aspect??! you have to positively evaluate your chosen language toward Kuwait and Kuwaitis who hosted you and similarities with NONE tax life in order to save and collect your fortune. Who are the unfaithful now?
well … then leave
They suppose to give nationality to those who service them for 20 yrs. Not to kick them out… Expat working hard more than they do… and if this law commit they will bring new expat to clean mall's toilet, salesman & woman to work in d mall… Bcoz Kuwaiti can't work in that kind of field.. Sorry for my Comment but this is d reality.! Please appreciate those people who work for ur country… without people small u cannot be big…
Kuwaities are show offs they think they made their country eyooo el hermanos ,, foreigners made your country you pieces of shit watch me laugh at them when they go back to their camels when usa drain all the oil they will go back to nothing ugliest people in the world hope you all suffer deseases
This represents a significant loss of experience in Kuwait, where there are over twenty years has formed great experiences I have and in the case of foreign residents of Kuwait deported to lose all those experiences
These Kuwaitees are unfaithful… Whatever Kuwait has been in past 10 years is all because of construction community . That means a large number of expats engineers and architects and labours who made d modern Kuwait.
Such an awful thing can come to such foolish people only…
Kuwait is boring anyway.
I hate this country specially the kuwaity nation
Explain to me how Kuwait plans to survive this proposal? After a foreigner is born, raised,educated, and working here as a productive citizen it still will not claim its people .Truly.a misguided strategy.Is there something special about Kuwaiti geneology? We all know there is not.
Mohammad Imran its not a problem in the filipino citizen about that, because they follow the law of kuwait. filipino people they understand the situation and they follow the law.thats why all employeer they like it filipino.
sooooo glad I'm out of this shit hole of a country!
I had worked in Kuwait for 16 years and finally decided to leave. I miss friends back there but there is life outside of Kuwait.
Sooner or later expatriates has to leave anyway so don't feel bad. Good luck!
hahaha Kuwait is a very interesting country well i have never here this kind of law any in this world not even in jungle
Good news
This is still not fair what about the people born in kuwait & lived all long & their families?
Disappointing
All Philippines will go back to Philippines
does this law apply to the third world country people only?
Its impossible..
Yess guyss God help uss
if you want to know how many filipino here in kuwait ask the embassy
guys it's all still in discussion , this lawmaker is one of al tamimi's family , he proposed this law once and got refused, hoping it will be refused too this time
do you suggest that we will go home also? huh? crazy!
How about the filipinos here? How many filipinos we are here? Thakns,
How about the filipinos here? How many filipinos we are here? Thakns,