It's not just middle eastern countries. Many developed countries in Asia (eg Singapore) use foreign labor for jobs that "no Singaporean would do". This include

It's not just middle eastern countries. Many developed countries in Asia (eg Singapore) use foreign labor for jobs that "no Singaporean would do". This includes jobs like construction. Unlike the U.S., these foreign workers are truly 2nd class citizens. Often passports are confiscated, and the idea that they'd ever start a life or family in their host country is completely off the table. It is official policy that they can be paid less than local workers for the same job, and have far fewer legal protections. I don't think it's black and white though. Many of these foreign workers would be worse off in their home country. It still rubs me the wrong way. For all its flaws, I still like the U.S. System better.