Kuwait is a remarkably wealthy nation on a macroeconomic scale, boasting one of the highest per capita gross domestic products in the world, driven by massive sovereign reserves and immense underground petroleum deposits that account for a dominant share of state export revenues. The government manages substantial wealth through its state investment arm, the Kuwait Investment Authority, which accumulates surplus oil revenues for future generations. However, this national opulence contrasts with economic disparities experienced by its large expatriate blue-collar workforce, meaning individual economic well-being depends heavily on legal status and occupational tier.