Adnan
Canadian expat in Kuwait
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About me
Canadian
Lives in Kuwait
Speaks Arabic, English
Registration: 15 April 2009
Cutting the middle man / empowering the word of mouth by Ribosom
I will have to find a bigger place to fit my family of three + 2 cats which got me thinking... The online and offline classifieds are mostly advertising overpriced accommodation, especially if you are an expat. I also hate to deal with the real ...
Hello Ribosom, Contact me with the details please. Adnan Read More
Shisha shop? by Ribosom
A friend has asked me to bring him some shisha tobacco and related accessories. Can anyone recommend a good place to get these? Thanks.
You are welcome; yes,many shisha shops at the same souq where the Sultan center is. Read More
Shisha shop? by Ribosom
A friend has asked me to bring him some shisha tobacco and related accessories. Can anyone recommend a good place to get these? Thanks.
No need to go far, I take it you are in Fintas area; Al Azizya souq in Mangf hosts many shisha and tobacco shops, walk around (behind) STC and you'll find what you look for. Read More
life in Middleburg
I am considering a good position at Kusile power plant, Middelburg. I done checks on the web but like to get first hand advice from those who know the place. Hints on safety, driving, cost of living, social life, accommodation, weather, and any ... Read More
In need of some advice about Kuwait. by GuestPoster935
Long story short, me and a girl became very close friends (lovers) online over the past year and a half, although she is having a hard time getting a US visa, and I am a broke college student. And lately we've been drifting apart due to the distance ...
Casper, I enjoyed reading this story, your options are: listen to Marwan, he belongs here and knows better, or listen to Lugien and be ready for loooong prays :) Good luck! Read More
Internet banking by solitaru
Hello, Does anybody knows if it is any bannk with that service included.Can i make the money transfering to my country throught internet banking from my PC? Thank you in advance for the replies.
Legacy, you are right, banks are like the hack saw:cuts both ways. I meant the internet service provided by NBK is free, and like you said it is free transfer from NBK to NBK branch regadless of locations. A transfer to other banks costs around 15$. Read More
Money transfers via PayPal
I often do that to pay for purchases, not sure about the family withdrawing... Read More
Internet banking by solitaru
Hello, Does anybody knows if it is any bannk with that service included.Can i make the money transfering to my country throught internet banking from my PC? Thank you in advance for the replies.
NBK (National Bank) offers this service for no fees. Read More
Where can I find a spa that allows females to massage men?
Madam, give your husband that massage, it is legal :) Read More
Leaving - and re-entering on visitor's visa by Kiwi2Kuwait
Hi there, Does anyone know what happens when you depart, temporarily, on a visitor's visa? Do you have to have any particular documents with you? We are planning to leave and re-enter after a couple of days so that my family members can obtain ...
Hi Kiwi, I know someone who have been doing this for many years w/o help. it is a straight forward simple procedure: fill a form, attach 3 KD stamp, and wait for few minutes, no more. On your way out, you need your current visa and your passport. Read More
USA Driver's License by maxandsen
Hey All, Need a little help from my fellow Americans. I originally came to Kuwait on a visitors visa and was happy driving around with my American license. Well, I have gone and got my civil ID and need to get a Kuwaiti license but I did not get it ...
You need only to translate your driving license to Arabic and have the translation authenticated bu the USA emabssy. Read More
Kali/Esrima Training partner by azman1925
kali training.Feel free to email me aad1925@gmail.com
Eskrima" or "Escrima" refers to a class of Filipino Martial Arts (FMA) that emphasize stick and sword. Read More
I need your help this Saturday by legacy
Hola expats, Good morning! fine morning it is! to some it is the last day of the week, to them we say enjoy your extended weekend, to others it is merely the calm before the storm of the last day of the week. I am in need of your assistance in a ...
Good jump and smart thinking, good luck man! Read More
Recycle
Any suggestions on where and how to recycle nylon shopping bags rather than dumping in the garbage and causing more pollution in Kuwait? Read More
Kuwait labor law
Nothing in the labor Law on annual salary review; most companies will adjust salaries based on the CPI (Consumer Price Index); 4-5% roughly. Read More
living in kuwait
Jacki, look into the link at Sahar's post, you may find something interesting there. Read More
Savings after paying bills and rent by ageofjets
Hello. I'm considering a move from Japan to Kuwait with a salary of 550KD ... Can I save after paying my bills and rent?...How much should I pay for a one bed apartment?... Any advice would be most appreciated. By the way, I'll be working in the ...
Your profile reads: "I am an expatriate. I am British, and I am now living in Kuwait. I am currently in Kuwait ." With all respect, if the above is true, your question is meaningless! Read More
Morning 9 am by hungrybunny
Dear EB fellas I need some info about credit cards recently i applied for a VISA classic card from GULF BANK .and the next day i collect from the nearby branch in salmiya . please input some good way'z about the usage of credit cards . and even ...
Credit cards will charge 21-24% interest on cash, 19% on purchase; no charge - mostly - if you pay back the full amount within 20-30 days. If minimum payment is done monthly, above interest rates applied on the balance. Crittle: the one year no pay ... Read More
What's all this about 100 KD for a visit visa?
It is still a rumor, let us not jump to conclusions. They have better ways to control entry. Read More
Dress Code Advice - Urgent by Em03750
Hi All, I hope you are well :) I need some urgent advice please??!! So Hubby is flying into Kuwait on Sunday. On Monday he will be having accomodation and school tours and on Tuesday he will have his face to face interviews! Whilst I think I am ...
Hi Em, For the accommodation tour casual dress will do, it is Kuwait after all, no one would go in such hot climate in suit :) Good luck for you and for your hubby. Read More
Camel Rides by BeachHobo
Is there a place in Kuwait to ride camels? I have looked but cannot find anything....I am fairly new to Kuwait and might not be looking in the right place....any help out there would be appreciated.
Hi Nicole, there are 2 harbors but it looks one only in use nowadays, no idea on the old ferry lands, sorry :) Read More
Camel Rides by BeachHobo
Is there a place in Kuwait to ride camels? I have looked but cannot find anything....I am fairly new to Kuwait and might not be looking in the right place....any help out there would be appreciated.
The camel ride at Failka does not worth it, it is for tourists who want to have a picture on a old poor camel back who will carry one around with his driver for a short round of few meters. Failka it self is wonderful and deserves more attention. ... Read More
Labor law by NicoleB
Hi there, does anyone know if there's a part in the Kuwaiti Labor law that states that the company is not allowed to let the employees work more than 12 hours per day? Thanks.
The labor law is clear on this point: maximum working hours should not exceed 48 hrs/week divided over 6 day/week. Now, if ones contract with employer states less than that, it is fine; more than 48 hrs/6 days is against the law and should be ... Read More
Labor law by NicoleB
Hi there, does anyone know if there's a part in the Kuwaiti Labor law that states that the company is not allowed to let the employees work more than 12 hours per day? Thanks.
The new labor law states that: - Maximum regular working hours: 48 hr/week - Maximum working days/week: 6 days/week - Maximum daily overtime work: 2 hrs/day - Maximum annual overtime work: 180 hrs/year Which means 10 hrs/day is allowed and ... Read More
Meeting on Wednesday by Denizkizi
Hi Guys! Do you want to meet on Wednesday and do something? Any opinions? Take care, Deniz
Sorry folks, by all means Wednesday will be the 1st or the 2nd day of Ramadan, today Sunday is 27th Shaban (the 8th lunar month), lunar months can be 29 or 30 days only, never 31 days, so forget the coffee during day time! Read More