Kuwait has decided to repatriate 70 percent of its expatriates within the next five years.
Kuwait has come up with a new plan for expatriates, under which seventy percent of foreigners will be sent back to their country within five years.
This decision has been taken for a concrete solution to the demographic imbalance in Kuwait, in this regard, the Kuwaiti National Assembly has also received the assurance of the government’s intention.
Sources say Article 5 of the Demographic Law will be scrapped to deport 70 percent of migrants, including provisions that exempt more than 1 million migrants in total.
Immigrants exempted under the law include those employed in the medical and educational sectors, including domestic workers.
The importance of smart recruitment of workers has also been highlighted in the next phase of the project, but before that unskilled and illiterate workers will be deported while 160 thousand new smart recruitments will be made.
In this regard, the Human Resource Development Committee also held a meeting to review the draft law amendment and the decision of the National Assembly regarding it. According to the draft, the government will be bound to submit an annual report to the National Assembly. The draft is currently with the legislative committee.
Chairman of the committee, Khalil Al-Saleh, said that the purpose of this law is for the government to set a limit for foreign workers in Kuwait. The Corona epidemic has highlighted the problem of demographic issues in Kuwait. The purpose of the enactment is also to prevent such problems from arising in the future, he said, adding that the law has several advantages, the foremost of which is to control foreign workers.
He said that this law will provide guarantees for the performance of foreign workers in Kuwait, improve the security situation, reduce the problems caused by workers, and in cases of suicides, murders and frauds. There will be a decrease.
Al-Saleh said that it is hoped that the implementation of this law will be done in real terms and the matter will not be limited only to papers.
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**Interview with Dr. Sami Al-Fahd, Expert on Middle Eastern Immigration Policies**
**Editor:** Thank you for joining us today, Dr. Al-Fahd. We just saw the repatriation of a fugitive from Kuwait to Korea, but now there are significant changes happening regarding expatriates in Kuwait. Can you provide us with some context on this new repatriation plan for expatriates?
**Dr. Al-Fahd:** Absolutely. The Kuwaiti government’s recent announcement to repatriate 70 percent of its expatriate workforce signifies a major shift in its immigration policies. This is largely a response to concerns regarding demographic imbalance, as the expatriate population has been significantly larger than that of Kuwaitis themselves.
**Editor:** That’s interesting. Can you elaborate on what “demographic imbalance” means in the context of Kuwait?
**Dr. Al-Fahd:** Certainly. In Kuwait, expatriates make up a large portion of the workforce, often outnumbering native Kuwaitis. This imbalance has led to social and economic tensions. The government is seeking to rectify this by reducing the expatriate population, aiming to create a more favorable demographic composition.
**Editor:** You mentioned that certain legal provisions would be scrapped. Could you explain what that entails for those affected?
**Dr. Al-Fahd:** Yes, currently Article 5 of the Demographic Law offers exemptions for certain migrant groups. However, by scrapping this article, the government intends to enforce the repatriation more strictly. This includes a wide range of expatriates, with the goal of reducing their numbers by 70 percent over the next five years, impacting many who have been living and working in Kuwait for years.
**Editor:** What do you think this means for the expatriates who might be affected by this policy?
**Dr. Al-Fahd:** The implications are significant. Many expatriates will need to prepare for potential relocation back to their home countries. This could lead to economic instability for some families and businesses. Moreover, it could alter the labor market dynamics in Kuwait severely, potentially leading to labor shortages in some sectors that heavily rely on foreign workers.
**Editor:** And what is the general sentiment among Kuwaiti citizens regarding this plan?
**Dr. Al-Fahd:** Among Kuwaiti citizens, there is a mixed reaction. Some see it as a necessary move towards nationalizing jobs and addressing the demographic issues, while others are concerned about the potential economic impact and the loss of skilled labor that expatriates provide.
**Editor:** Thank you for your insights, Dr. Al-Fahd. It’s a complex situation that will undoubtedly have repercussions both within Kuwait and for the expatriates involved.
**Dr. Al-Fahd:** My pleasure—thank you for having me.
