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==Immigration into Kuwait== | ==Immigration into Kuwait== | ||
*In the late 18th century, Kuwait was a haven for '''Basra (Iraqi) merchants fleeing Ottoman persecution'''. Kuwait was the center of boat building in the Persian Gulf, its ships renowned throughout the Indian Ocean. | |||
*In the 1890s, threatened by the Ottoman Empire, Kuwait signed an agreement with the British government in India making Kuwait a British protectorate. | |||
*During the reign of Mubarak, Kuwait was dubbed the "Marseilles of the Persian Gulf" because its economic vitality attracted a large variety of people. The population was cosmopolitan and ethnically diverse, including '''Arabs, Persians, Africans, Jews and Armenians'''. | |||
*In 1950, a major public-work program began to enable Kuwaitis to enjoy a modern standard of living. By 1952, the country became the largest oil exporter in the Persian Gulf region. This massive growth '''attracted many foreign workers, especially from Palestine, India, and Egypt.''' | |||
===Current Expatriates=== | |||
*There are a large number of expatriates in Kuwait, with most residing in '''Kuwait City'''. Expatriates are primarily attracted by the '''employment opportunities''' in Kuwait. '''Expatriates account for 69% of Kuwait's total population.''' | *There are a large number of expatriates in Kuwait, with most residing in '''Kuwait City'''. Expatriates are primarily attracted by the '''employment opportunities''' in Kuwait. '''Expatriates account for 69% of Kuwait's total population.''' | ||
*The '''Indian''' community in Kuwait includes Indian expats '''(mostly hailing from the southern states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu)''', as well as Kuwaiti citizens of Indian origin. According to the Indian ministry of external affairs, there are around 989,000 Indians as on 31 December 2020,[1] constituting the | *The '''Indian''' community in Kuwait includes Indian expats '''(mostly hailing from the southern states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu)''', as well as Kuwaiti citizens of Indian origin. According to the Indian ministry of external affairs, there are around 989,000 Indians as on 31 December 2020,[1] constituting the | ||