She said that the higher population committee has drawn up its plan, which is based on achieving the 60-40 ratio by 2030. Speaking at the event, Minister of Social Affairs and Labor Hind Al-Sabeeh said the country’s demographic plan estimates that the percentage of expatriates will drop to 60 percent from the current 70 percent by 2030. Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak affirmed the necessary role of the youth to implement “the new Kuwait outlook for achieving honorable living and bright future for youngsters and the next generations”, hoping that they would lead the process of building the aspired modern state. Serious steps were taken over the past years “to translate His Highness the Amir’s outlook for activating development, boosting the economy, diversifying productivity, pressing ahead with economic and financial reforms through mega projects and leading role by the private sector,” the premier said.

He was speaking during the launch of Kuwait’s long-term development plan till 2035, dubbed ‘New Kuwait’, held at Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Center late yesterday.

KUWAIT: HH the Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah yesterday affirmed a resolve to implement a visionary strategy architected by HH the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah to transform Kuwait into a lucrative business and cultural hub. The ministers announced the “Kuwait 2035” vision, which includes various mega projects. Nod to budget with huge deficit – 60-40 expat ratio eyed KUWAIT: Prime Minister HH Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah (fifth left) poses for a group photo with his Cabinet ministers at the Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Center in Kuwait City yesterday.

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