robinsonjoel84
Indian expat in Kuwait
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Indian
Speaks English, Tamil, Hindi and Arabic
Registration: 12 August 2015
Being convincing to an employer in Kuwait by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Finding a job in Kuwait is no easy feat. From applying for a job all the way to job interviews, the etiquette can be different abroad. Specially job interviews, that can already be pretty daunting, can feel even worse when set in ...
Here is my story: I came to Kuwait in 2008, Fresh out of college (I know, now it is quite hard for a fresh grad to get a job), but here is what i did to land a job. I posted my resume on company's website, went door to door and submitted CVs to ... Read More
Are all flat rents decreasing? by JacquiG
I just got a new Flat. I didnt know it will be this hard in finding a room mate. Now im getting broke paying off my flat rental. I posted all possible site to advertise the room and still no inquiries. Are all flat rents decreasing?
We are paying 350 kwd for a 2 bedroom , 2 baths and a large hall (can be divided) appartment in salwa, block-7. On paper it is 400 KWD, but he is charging us 350 kwd. Read More
Free and low-cost leisure activities in Kuwait by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share some information regarding leisure activities that are free or low-cost in Kuwait. This information will give future expats (or even current expats) an idea regarding some of leisure activities that they might not be ...
As trivial as it may sound, a Gym membership is a pretty good way to spend time, and burn up calories in the process. A 3 month memebership in platinium gym costs 100 KWd. You could also go jogging, running, swimming along the gulf coast. Q8run ... Read More
Prince Edward Island (Anyone here?!) by robinsonjoel84
Hello All, Greetings! Great to be part of Expat community group. Me and my family recently got an opportunity to immigrate to Prince Edward Island, Canada. This is through their Provincial nominee Program. We haven't chosen it yet. I'm ...
Hello! I haven't immigrated yet. Still working on my papers! sorry, don't know of any whatsapp groups. Read More
Naturalisation and citizenship in Kuwait by Bhavna
Hello everyone, What are the requirements for acquiring citizenship in Kuwait? For example, length of residence, language requirements, employment etc.. What formalities are involved in the process? What is the policy on dual-citizenship in ...
I actually laughed seeing this post. But you never know. If you can convince a kuwaiti to marry you, bingo! Read More
Is this typical of Korean culture? by gobot
I find this popular video of an emergency situation amazing because I have never seen strangers cooperate so well and quickly around a common goal. Such group organization usually requires a leader, but there is no leader. I feel like it might ...
There was a video taken years ago in New Delhi, India. It shows an ambulance trying to maneuver traffic, and no one seems to bother, in spite of the ambulance siren blaring. A driver even happened to come in the way of the ambulance, just to get ... Read More
Moving to Kuwait from Australia by EPHH77
Hello everybody! I'm a girl moving to Kuwait from Australia! Was just hoping to get some advice and tips from other expats that have moved to Kuwait. -is there anything that you could recommend bringing over/ have not been able to buy in ...
Sure :) I've had more pleasant experiences than unpleasant ones. But the unpleasant ones are really really unpleasant, especially coming from a society that has one of the highest per capita income in the world. Maybe I shouldn't set my ... Read More
Moving to Kuwait from Australia by EPHH77
Hello everybody! I'm a girl moving to Kuwait from Australia! Was just hoping to get some advice and tips from other expats that have moved to Kuwait. -is there anything that you could recommend bringing over/ have not been able to buy in ...
Hi Rbosom, Thanks for highlighting that. I'm still that description what I did added ages back while creating this profile, once I knew that I'm moving to Kuwait. Kuwait has changed me in a lot of ways. Sad to say, one way how it changed ... Read More
Moving to Kuwait from Australia by EPHH77
Hello everybody! I'm a girl moving to Kuwait from Australia! Was just hoping to get some advice and tips from other expats that have moved to Kuwait. -is there anything that you could recommend bringing over/ have not been able to buy in ...
my only talking in the streets that i do is if someone is blocking my vehicle (by parking it in a way that I can't pull out). The last time I stopped when someone asked me to do so, I got mugged. Didn't stop to anyone (literally, even if ... Read More
Moving to Kuwait from Australia by EPHH77
Hello everybody! I'm a girl moving to Kuwait from Australia! Was just hoping to get some advice and tips from other expats that have moved to Kuwait. -is there anything that you could recommend bringing over/ have not been able to buy in ...
Hello Ribosom! I volunteer for a youth group and students usually leave Kuwait for higher studies. Most of them tend to spend their college holidays in Kuwait, esp. the first 6-12 months after they've left. I can understand why, but it did sound ... Read More
Upcoming Festivities in Kuwait
Hello! Well, there will be tons of 'boys' with their hormones at high level. Equally enhancing them will be 'girls' too. What happens in such situation is that no one is spared, they try to interact with each other. Vehicles will be ... Read More
Swindled in dubai
Hello! thanks for the reply. Yes, being the Dubai shopping festival season, and news of winners making it big hit mainstream, we were convinced that it is legit :( Ironic way to celebrate year of giving, ugh! Read More
Swindled in dubai
Hello fellow expats! Greetings. I need a quick help, I'm a resident of Kuwait and was visiting dubai this weekend. I got swindled by a company in Dubai. A caller called saying that my number won 500,000 DHs price and asked me to do ... Read More
Trip to Yasmine Farm Wafra by SANKWT
Hello Everyone. Merry Christmas to everyone Can any one advice on trip to Al Yasmine farm Wafra. What types of activities available there for kids. I saw some writing which says that even we can have BBQ as well. Thanks
The drive to Yasmin farms is interesting. It can be easily found in Google maps. Just ensure that it is not windy, as the road from Mina abdullah to wafra is an open desert, and sand drifts are common. Get a vehicle that has good ground clearance. ... Read More
Prince Edward Island (Anyone here?!) by robinsonjoel84
Hello All, Greetings! Great to be part of Expat community group. Me and my family recently got an opportunity to immigrate to Prince Edward Island, Canada. This is through their Provincial nominee Program. We haven't chosen it yet. I'm ...
An update regarding PEI provincial nomination: PEI has filled in their allocation for 2016, the number of candidates they can nominate. They will continue to review applications for the coming year 2017, based on the program criteria. More info can ... Read More
Dubai fireworks New Years Eve by live.ali
Hi Dubai experts, I have planned to join my friends in Dxb to watch the fireworks display this new years eve. I will land around 8ish. My questions to you all are. 1. Considering its new years eve, will i have ample time to reach Downtown. 2. ...
Hi! I'm going to travel from Kuwait to Dubai on new year's eve, just for the fireworks! :D willing to be part of the craziness! Read More
Dubai fireworks New Years Eve by live.ali
Hi Dubai experts, I have planned to join my friends in Dxb to watch the fireworks display this new years eve. I will land around 8ish. My questions to you all are. 1. Considering its new years eve, will i have ample time to reach Downtown. 2. ...
Hello All! I'm planning to attend this year's (2016) fireworks. I read that the best place to watch all three fireworks- Burj Khalifa, Burj al-arab and the atlantis is from the beach by Al-sofouh. Any tips, things to remember and ... Read More
Jogging group near Marina Hall
I run/jog in mishref, around block 3- there is a track which is used for walking, running, jogging and cycling. I usually go most evenings, after 9:00 PM :o while i usually jog/run alone, i wouldn't mind company! I do know it is a bit late to ... Read More
Clinic for BLOOD GROUP COLLECTION in Kuwait by SunshineMallari
I need to know which clinic to go for BLOOD GROUP COLLECTION here in Kuwait, as they need it for my CIVIL ID. It's really Confusing, because our mandoob said we just have to go to any government clinic, so we go to Adeya Clinic (not sure about ...
As stated earlier, you can go to the clinic in the governate you live in. You'll need the civil id application form to explain to the clinic that this is for civil id application. Could be a bit troublesome navigating around government clinic, ... Read More
Prince Edward Island (Anyone here?!) by robinsonjoel84
Hello All, Greetings! Great to be part of Expat community group. Me and my family recently got an opportunity to immigrate to Prince Edward Island, Canada. This is through their Provincial nominee Program. We haven't chosen it yet. I'm ...
Hello Imran, I've applied for my nomination in end of May, this year and waiting for their nomination (received a generic email stating that my nomination paper have been received, and interested candidates will be contacted). It is November of ... Read More
Male hair salon in Kuwait!? Tip in Guys!! by robinsonjoel84
Hello all! Noticed that there isn't any topic about hair salon for males in Kuwait! So, go ahead.. Give in your experiences, how much do you pay, what do you recommend. I'll start: I use to do my hair (would cut is short) at a barber in ...
Hello! I go to the barber that is located above Awladona shop in Kuwait city. It is the complex just behind Salhiya tower. Read More
Prince Edward Island (Anyone here?!) by robinsonjoel84
Hello All, Greetings! Great to be part of Expat community group. Me and my family recently got an opportunity to immigrate to Prince Edward Island, Canada. This is through their Provincial nominee Program. We haven't chosen it yet. I'm ...
Sounds fun :) Thanks again! will let you how it goes :) Read More
Male hair salon in Kuwait!? Tip in Guys!!
Hello all! Noticed that there isn't any topic about hair salon for males in Kuwait! So, go ahead.. Give in your experiences, how much do you pay, what do you recommend. I'll start: I use to do my hair (would cut is short) at a barber in ... Read More
Prince Edward Island (Anyone here?!) by robinsonjoel84
Hello All, Greetings! Great to be part of Expat community group. Me and my family recently got an opportunity to immigrate to Prince Edward Island, Canada. This is through their Provincial nominee Program. We haven't chosen it yet. I'm ...
Thanks again. Well, we have been living all our lives in regions where low temp. was 55F and highest being 122F. Our only concern moving to Canada is the difference in temp. Hope it does not pose any health challenge to us. cheers :) Read More
Prince Edward Island (Anyone here?!) by robinsonjoel84
Hello All, Greetings! Great to be part of Expat community group. Me and my family recently got an opportunity to immigrate to Prince Edward Island, Canada. This is through their Provincial nominee Program. We haven't chosen it yet. I'm ...
Hi Barbara! Thank you for the details. Very informative :) About healthcare, another person also gave a not so positive review about healthcare. Queen Elizabeth hospital in charlottetown is not sufficient? We are looking at living in ... Read More
Prince Edward Island (Anyone here?!) by robinsonjoel84
Hello All, Greetings! Great to be part of Expat community group. Me and my family recently got an opportunity to immigrate to Prince Edward Island, Canada. This is through their Provincial nominee Program. We haven't chosen it yet. I'm ...
Thank you for the valuable input! Read More
Prince Edward Island (Anyone here?!) by robinsonjoel84
Hello All, Greetings! Great to be part of Expat community group. Me and my family recently got an opportunity to immigrate to Prince Edward Island, Canada. This is through their Provincial nominee Program. We haven't chosen it yet. I'm ...
Hi Danica! Thanks for the reply. Yes, it will definitely be a new experience for us, and should holiday in a city :) Are you a native of PEI? Read More
Prince Edward Island (Anyone here?!)
Hello All, Greetings! Great to be part of Expat community group. Me and my family recently got an opportunity to immigrate to Prince Edward Island, Canada. This is through their Provincial nominee Program. We haven't chosen it yet. I'm ... Read More
IT Job in Kuwait by swetha_ramesh
Hi, I am currently working as a software engineer in India in Infosys. Previously I have worked with Wipro as well. In total I have 7 years of IT experience. I am a Senior Associate Consultant in "SIEBEL CRM". My husband got offer in ...
Hello! Yes, the company can transfer, but after a year or so. But I think it is waived for engineering degree holders. The company which hires you can give you the latest procedures.. As rules keep changing here quite frequently. Read More
IT Job in Kuwait by swetha_ramesh
Hi, I am currently working as a software engineer in India in Infosys. Previously I have worked with Wipro as well. In total I have 7 years of IT experience. I am a Senior Associate Consultant in "SIEBEL CRM". My husband got offer in ...
Hello! What i understood from your post is that you are moving to Kuwait since your husband has a job here. Technically, you will be on a dependent visa. As kuwait's labor law dependent visa are transferable to work visa only after 2 years ... Read More
Making phone calls in Kuwait by Maximilien
Hi, When settling in Kuwait, one of the priorities is to be able to make phone calls. How to proceed to get a landline installed in Kuwait? What are the mobile operators? What is your average monthly budget? Thank you in advance for ...
You will need a Valid civil id copy to apply for landline or mobile SIM subscription. If you are entering kuwait on a visit visa, you won't be able to purchase a telephone line. Once you have your residence permit stamped in your passport, a ... Read More