Indians in Kuwait
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The community of Indians in Kuwait includes Indian expatriates in Kuwait
, as well as Kuwaiti citizens of Indian origin or descent. According to the Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior, there are 579,058 Indians as on July 1, 2008, who constitute the largest expatriate community in Kuwait.
Professionals like engineers, doctors, chartered accountants, scientists, software experts, management consultants, architects, skilled workers like technicians and nurses, semi-skilled workers, retail traders and businessmen mainly constitute the Indian community. A large proportion of the Indian expatriates are also unskilled and semi-skilled workers. Of late, there has been an increase in the number of highly qualified Indian experts in hi-tech areas, especially in the software and financial sector in Kuwait. In the field of health, India not only supplies top specialists but also para-medical staff who enjoy a high reputation. Inward remittances from Kuwait to India are substantial.
There are 17 Indian Schools in Kuwait affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education. There were 164 Indian community Associations earlier registered with the Indian Embassy of Kuwait. Following introduction of a re-registration requirement, 106 of these Indian community Associations have once again registered with the Embassy and the number of registered Associations is growing at a steady pace.
Kuwait
The State of Kuwait is a sovereign Arab state situated in the north-east of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia. It is bordered by Saudi Arabia to the south at Khafji, and Iraq to the north at Basra. It lies on the north-western shore of the Persian Gulf. The name Kuwait is derived from the...
, as well as Kuwaiti citizens of Indian origin or descent. According to the Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior, there are 579,058 Indians as on July 1, 2008, who constitute the largest expatriate community in Kuwait.
Overview
Some Kuwaitis view India as a fast growing economy and a source of highly qualified professional and technical personnel.Professionals like engineers, doctors, chartered accountants, scientists, software experts, management consultants, architects, skilled workers like technicians and nurses, semi-skilled workers, retail traders and businessmen mainly constitute the Indian community. A large proportion of the Indian expatriates are also unskilled and semi-skilled workers. Of late, there has been an increase in the number of highly qualified Indian experts in hi-tech areas, especially in the software and financial sector in Kuwait. In the field of health, India not only supplies top specialists but also para-medical staff who enjoy a high reputation. Inward remittances from Kuwait to India are substantial.
There are 17 Indian Schools in Kuwait affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education. There were 164 Indian community Associations earlier registered with the Indian Embassy of Kuwait. Following introduction of a re-registration requirement, 106 of these Indian community Associations have once again registered with the Embassy and the number of registered Associations is growing at a steady pace.
Religion
Most of the Indians in Kuwait are practicing Hindus along with a number of Sikhs, Muslims, Christians and Buddhists. Hindus account for the largest number of expatriates in Kuwait. Members of religious groups not mentioned in the Quran, such as Hindus, Sikhs and Buddhists, are not allowed to build places of worship or other religious facilities. However, these groups are allowed to worship privately in their homes and can engage in religious activities, including public marriage and other celebrations, without government interference.Education
Indian schools in Kuwait include:- Jabriya Indian SchoolJabriya Indian SchoolPre-dating the Iraq invasion of Kuwait, Jabriya Indian School was earlier known as The New Indian School, registered in Hawally. The New Indian School moved to the present building in 1979 from the Bedouin-style building in Khaitan .During the school's peak days it boasted a student population in...
- Indian Central School (Kuwait)Indian Central School (Kuwait)Indian Central School is a progressive Senior Secondary Public School affiliated to Kerala.- History :The Indian Central School started functioning on 31 August 1994, with the aim of imparting quantity education and excelling in producing all round students. It was initially up to Class VIII to...
- Indian Community SchoolIndian Community SchoolIndian Community School Kuwait , Kuwait, or Indian School, Kuwait , is the oldest Indian school recognized by the Ministry of Education, Kuwait and is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education , Delhi...
- India International School (Kuwait)India International School (Kuwait)India International School, also known as IIS, is an Indian CBSE affiliated school in Kuwait. It is recognized by the Ministry of Education, Kuwait. It is situated in Mangaf, Kuwait. The school was formed in 2003....
- Carmel School (Kuwait)Carmel School (Kuwait)Carmel School, Kuwait,established in 1969, is conducted by the Sisters of the Apostolic Carmel, who have several educational establrishments all over India and the Andamans, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Kuwait, Bahrain, Africa and Rome...
- Indian English Academy SchoolIndian English Academy SchoolIndian English Academy School, also known as I.E.A.S. or Don Bosco, is an Indian CBSE affiliated school in Kuwait. It is recognized by the Ministry of Education, Kuwait. Situated on Al Dahak bin Qays Street, Salmiya, Kuwait, the school offers education to students of all nationalities, from...