Petroleum Jobs in Kuwait

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By: Geetika Jain

Getting a job in a Gulf country is a cherished dream of a lot of professionals. This is the reason why the Gulf region has seen a deluge of skilled foreign workers in the last decade. Expatriates have taken up jobs in almost all industries in the Gulf including IT, Healthcare, Banking, Oil & Gas, Construction, Tourism etc. All Gulf jobs are perceived to be very lucrative and this is the prime reason why expatriates take up work there despite major cultural differences in lifestyle. Gulf is full of natural riches and oil reserves. Talking of oil reserves, in the Middle East, Kuwait is the third-largest oil producer. Thus, Kuwait is a significant member of the GCC (Gulf Co-operation Council). It follows Saudi Arabia and Iraq. Since there is a lot of oil production in this region, jobs in oil and gas industry in Saudi Arabia is also ample. There are many expatriates working in Petroleum jobs in Kuwait.

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Tips for working in the Gulf

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By: Geetika Jain

Gulf jobs are popular among Asians and westerners alike for the many incentives and benefits that come along with them. The high-paying jobs in the Gulf make them attractive to expatriates across the globe. Foreign workers come to the Gulf to take up these jobs in a tax-free environment where there compensation is exempt from all taxes and lets them make huge savings during their stint in the Gulf. However, moving to the Gulf and taking up jobs there is not as easy and smooth as it may sound. There are many things that expatriate workers have to keep in mind to be able to make their stay enjoyable and hassle-free. In this article, we have discussed a few tips that will let you get an overview of all that you need to keep in mind before taking up a job in the Gulf.

While jobs are available in almost all sectors and industries in the Gulf for different skill sets and experience levels, finding the right job in the right company at the right place is crucial. And, you must ensure that you have a proper job in hand with all the paperwork done and documents in place before you land in the Gulf. 

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