Jobs in Kuwait

Kuwait is known to be a member of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries. About 10% of all “black gold” mined in the world is in this country. More than three million tons of oil are pumped out of the wells of this state every day. Therefore, it is not hard to guess that the country is one of the most developed and there is definitely a vacancy for everyone who is looking for it.

What are the requirements from foreigners to work in Kuwait?

1.     In Kuwait, English is actively spoken, however, all contracts are concluded in Arabic, and the local population welcomes when a foreigner knows his language. So, you need to speak English fluently, but it will be an advantage if you will know at least basic Arabic.
2.     Based on the myths, we can say that women in Kuwait do not have to wear a headscarf, they have the right to work wherever they want. But respect for Arab culture is imperative.
3.     For work in the service sector: shops, airports, hotels, both education and neatness and good looks are useful.

What are the salaries and expenses in Kuwait?

If your employer pays your travel, room and board expenses, start around $ 500 a month. If you take care of all these expenses, at first you will receive a thousand dollars. Kuwait has all the prospects for career growth, and in the service sector, the salary of managers reaches 3 thousand dollars.

Kuwaiti children study in schools for free, while foreigners have to pay from a thousand dollars a year. For medical insurance, some amount is paid per year, and any treatment is provided free of charge.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of working in Kuwait for foreigners?

Employers in Kuwait have the opportunity to choose among the best talent in the world. And the question of money is not a matter of principle for them. Therefore, all the pluses listed below are pluses only for people with a demanded specialty and work experience:

– there are no taxes, foreigners do not even have to pay income tax;

– under a standard contract, the employer provides housing and food (these costs are often specified in the contract as part of the salary);

– medical insurance, high-quality medicine, it is not very difficult to find a doctor who speaks Russian;

– gasoline is very cheap, buying a car is not a problem;

– the English language is widespread, the Intermediate level is enough for hiring.

Nevertheless, there are also disadvantages, the main ones are:

– Islamic mentality and state religion;

– it’s hot in Kuwait;

– bureaucratic nature of migration procedures;

– a ban on alcohol;

– male chauvinism, it is more difficult for a woman to get a job.

What are the best jobs in Kuwait and what are the salaries?

The easiest way to get jobs in Kuwait is engineering. Average salary of an engineer: $ 3300-4000, a doctor, depending on the profile and qualifications: $ 6000 (anesthesiologist) – $ 8000 (dentist).

Physicians earn less, plastic surgeons earn more, salaries in different clinics may differ, and a prestigious private clinic can afford three times the salary. Programmers earn from $ 4,000, but oil workers’ salaries are quite modest and start at $ 3,000. However, competent managers and managers with experience earn many times more.

List of in-demand vacancies for emigrants.

• doctors of all profiles;
• engineers and petroleum workers;
• teachers, including English teachers (you need to know Arabic);
• places in the hotel and tourism sector (including chefs, waiters, managers).