Racism in Kuwait

6POSTS

12 years ago

Hello,
I am a Egyptian with Uk passport. I have heard some stories of racism in Kuwait. How common is it in reality & is it just exaggerated?
I start work in Kuwait in January. Will my Race & dual nationality affect my experience?
I see also some apartments are listed as westerners& expats only - does that exclude me if I am not white?
Thank you.

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NoodlesandNeedles New member

6POSTS

12 years ago

Anyone?

kuwait411 ViP

231POSTS

12 years ago

Even though you have a UK passport you will still be considered Egyptian but you will still qualify as an expat. As long as your not Kuwaiti you shouldn't have any problems renting.

John.nassan Member

13POSTS

12 years ago

and what's wrong with being Egyptian ???????????

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NoodlesandNeedles New member

6POSTS

12 years ago

Nothing!! It is great to be egyptian!! I'm just confused as how nationality seems so important there. I discovered My salary for example is much higher than my friends who moved straight from egypt!! This is makes me worry why they treat different races & nationalities so different. Then I see the ad for flat that says 'only westerners' & I don't know what this means for me& my family.
Did you find any problem as Egyptian in Kuwait?

NoodlesandNeedles New member

6POSTS

12 years ago

Also, Why Kuwaitis can't find it easy to rent in their own country???!

kuwait411 ViP

231POSTS

12 years ago

Kuwaiti owners discriminate towards other Kuwaitis because they will have a hard time getting rid of them if there's a problem but they know expats are afraid and can be blacklisted easily so they won't make problems for the owners.

ace117 Serial expat

964POSTS

12 years ago

today racism is every where on the planet.we just cant help it

NoodlesandNeedles New member

6POSTS

12 years ago

Ace, sure there is racism in the Uk, but a companyCANNOT legally pay someone half because of nationality!聽 This makes me wonder about attitudes there&if this move is a good idea.

ace117 Serial expat

964POSTS

12 years ago

#10

you are right,but this is Kuwait,they will pay more to westerners than us.as they according to me want to achive organisational diversity,or some employers are pleased to have them.

but if you are working in an international company,this will most likly not be the case.

i would recommend you to talk mostly in english as it seems to be better treated.

MeInQ8 Active member

69POSTS

12 years ago

#11

You will be fine and It all depends on your attitude!

MeInQ8 Active member

69POSTS

12 years ago

#12

If his papers are all based on his UK passport then sometimes no

kuwait411 wrote:
Even though you have a UK passport you will still be considered Egyptian but you will still qualify as an expat. As long as your not Kuwaiti you shouldn't have any problems renting.