While the influx of foreign workers had not yet fully begun in Kuwait in 1950, it would soon prove to be an important force in the growing petro-state. According to Diwan, in the late 1950s and 60s, "you see a big Arab nationalist push -- a lot of that comes from the Palestinians they brought to the country [to work], along with the rise of [President Gamal Abdel] Nasser in Egypt."

Above, a contract worker for Bechtel International enjoys a snack.

F. H. Andrus

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