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*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'''. | *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.''' | *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=== | ===Current Expatriates in Kuwait=== | ||
*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 | ||
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*There are roughly 241,000 (as of December 2020) '''Filipinos''' in Kuwait. Most are migrant workers, and approximately 60% of Filipinos in Kuwait are employed as domestic workers. In 2011, Kuwait was the sixth-largest destination of Overseas Filipino Workers, with 65,000 hired or rehired in the nation in 2011. | *There are roughly 241,000 (as of December 2020) '''Filipinos''' in Kuwait. Most are migrant workers, and approximately 60% of Filipinos in Kuwait are employed as domestic workers. In 2011, Kuwait was the sixth-largest destination of Overseas Filipino Workers, with 65,000 hired or rehired in the nation in 2011. | ||
*There are 4,000 '''Turkish''' expats in Kuwait. Most Turks work as barbers, engineers, businessmen and doctors.<ref>"Expatriates in Kuwait", in Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Expatriates_in_Kuwait, accessed17 June 2021.</ref> | *There are 4,000 '''Turkish''' expats in Kuwait. Most Turks work as barbers, engineers, businessmen and doctors.<ref>"Expatriates in Kuwait", in Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Expatriates_in_Kuwait, accessed17 June 2021.</ref> | ||
*'''Lebanese''' people in Kuwait have a population exceeding 41,775 and other estimates report a total of 106,000 Lebanese in Kuwait. Lebanese people form one of the largest community of non-citizen Arabs in Kuwait. In addition, an increasing number of Lebanese students seeking education and career opportunities opted for the country in light of its relatively reputable institutions across the Middle East. Most of the Lebanese people in Kuwait live mainly in the capital city of '''Kuwait City'''.<ref>"Lebanese people in Kuwait", in Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lebanese_people_in_Kuwait, accessed 17 July 2021.</ref> | |||
==Emigration From Kuwait== | ==Emigration From Kuwait== | ||