You’re not wrong, but lets not downplay the gulf oil-monarchies. Everything you say is true but comparing it to Norway really doesn’t put it into perspective. The number of migrant workers in the gulf countries is so massive it dwarfs the local population 10 to 1, and there is no path to permanent residency or citizenship. Meaning 80% of the population will toil away with no rights guaranteed by the government whatsoever until they become too old or unable to work, after which they are deported back to their country of origin. I’m not defending Norway, but they are not on the same level by miles.
You’re not wrong, but lets not downplay the gulf oil-monarchies. Everything you say is true but comparing it to Norway really doesn’t put it into perspective. The number of migrant workers in the gulf countries is so massive it dwarfs the local population 10 to 1, and there is no path to permanent residency or citizenship. Meaning 80% of the population will toil away with no rights guaranteed by the government whatsoever until they become too old or unable to work, after which they are deported back to their country of origin. I’m not defending Norway, but they are not on the same level by miles.