Expats face innumerable problems. We hear about a problem that an expatriate faces once in a while. Let us remember the incident that took place in Khaitan when a large number of Arab expats revolted against security forces. This resulted in many police and civilian vehicles being damaged, costing the state millions. Nevertheless, official instructions were issued so that expats were not harmed. Later on, a wave of expat demonstrations swept Kuwait, demanding more increments.

The following are some violations committed by expats:

A few days ago, an Egyptian arriving on a commercial visit visa was arrested at Kuwait International Airport with the possession of 3,000 hallucination pills that were hidden in his clothes.

An Asian was arrested with the possession of 40 illicit liquor bottles after a police patrol vehicle intercepted his vehicle and stopped him. The bottles were found upon being searched.

We fully respect many expatriates, but only the honest ones who came to this country to make a living. A while ago, there was a story about an Egyptian who stole steel from security men. Large quantities of construction material in Naseem, Jahra were found. Case papers indicate that a police patrol noticed the suspect’s vehicle stop near the project. The suspect stepped down and began loading it with the stolen construction material before policemen stopped him.

Dear reader, here is another incident. I was so tempted to give a title ‘Ali Baba And The Forty Thieves.’ An Asian gang competed with a telecommunications company in offering calling facilities. Case papers indicate that a gang of four Asian men were arrested for selling cheap long distance calls in Fahaheel. The main suspect had equipped a whole building with cabins and computers. Upon being arrested, the suspect confessed to running another facility using DSL connection.

In another strange case, a waiter from a restaurant was accused of sexually harassing a citizen’s domestic worker. Case papers indicate that after having dinner at a Mubarakiya restaurant, the citizen sent his Sri Lankan maid to help his child wash hands. Apparently, one of the restaurant workers tried to touch her but was scared off by her screams. A case was filed and the worker is being summoned.

May the Almighty preserve Kuwait and its people from all evils under the leadership of Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah. May Allah protect him. — Al-Watan