scottyq8
Welsh expat in Kuwait
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About me
Welsh
Lives in Maidan Hawalli
Registration: 23 November 2010
Hi Everyone !!! Extremely excited and looking forward........ by ukchef
I recently did a job in Kuwait and stayed for 10 days in March, and have now decided to take take the offer to be based in Kuwait. Yup, really looking forward to coming over in June. So hi everyone, and glad to find quite a wealth of helpful info on ...
hey how you doing. good luck new job.. used to chef as well although not what do now..give us a shout when you arrive and can meet up. going to be away 2nd half june though Read More
Family Planning Conundrums by legacy
are you newly weds? are you in a relationship and thinking of tying the knot? what are some of the discussions you would have with your significant other? one that has recently crept its way into my talks with my significant other, albeit jokingly ...
Good morning guys.... following on from the marriage topic such deep individual thoughts and comments. I have 3 beautiful daughters and I am one of 2 sons, my father one of 3 sons. Sadly in western parts of the world the family life has suffered ... Read More
Driving License... by mam3
Hi Everyone, I am Australian, Just would like to know how I can convert my Australian Driving License to kuwaiti Driving License...what is the procedure for that, I heard that I need to attest my license from department of foreign affairs, is that ...
ok are you ready for the process guess it will be similar to my British one. Get license translated by Embassy into Arabic Get Attested at Ministry go and get forms from local licensing centre, but make sure you have work permit from employer take ... Read More
Explain marriage by adnankiani
Hi everyone, I am new here and want to have some discussion about marriage. Will you like to explain what is marriage? Why we get marry? I know its a silly question but wants to have different view points....
Ok guys feeling must reply to this one. This year is my 25th wedding anniversary!!!! You get less for murder lol. What is marriage? well marriage is compromise, marriage is togetherness, marriage is hard but marriage is well it just IS. My wife ... Read More
Bored In Kuwait by hunterbyexample
Hello All. I'm new to Kuwait. I've been here on contract for about 3 months and know absolutely no one(outside of my co-workers). Interested in meeting/socializing/networking with other western expats. I'm basically looking for other mature expats ...
Hey Hunter, been here roughly same amount of time and am western too. It is very different socialising in this part of world but believe its absolutely critical try to meet with people from different back grounds, race religion etc. As already ... Read More
Leasing a Car by scottyq8
Hi Guys, After weeks of work and running around I finally have a kuwait driving license. I had planned to lease a car and had searched and found a good deal on a ford explorer at Kuwait Finance House. Sadly they will not lease me a car due to the ...
Definately not bored my friend, no time lol. There is plenty to get on with been bowling, ice skating, gonna start diving and want to get to the desert, so you right there is things to do. That said its different to western views about things to ... Read More
Leasing a Car by scottyq8
Hi Guys, After weeks of work and running around I finally have a kuwait driving license. I had planned to lease a car and had searched and found a good deal on a ford explorer at Kuwait Finance House. Sadly they will not lease me a car due to the ...
Hi Easy m - when you first land and are still on your visit visa you can use your international license to drive. Once your residency is stamped you must have a kuwaiti license. Process as follows; British embassy for translation of uk license to ... Read More
Leasing a Car by scottyq8
Hi Guys, After weeks of work and running around I finally have a kuwait driving license. I had planned to lease a car and had searched and found a good deal on a ford explorer at Kuwait Finance House. Sadly they will not lease me a car due to the ...
Not said directly why but understand they had a few people run and leave car!!! First question they asked was who do you work for, then it was we won't even consider leasing to you unless you have a Kuwaiti sponsor who banks with us. Then I sent ... Read More
Leasing a Car by scottyq8
Hi Guys, After weeks of work and running around I finally have a kuwait driving license. I had planned to lease a car and had searched and found a good deal on a ford explorer at Kuwait Finance House. Sadly they will not lease me a car due to the ...
Thanks Ayman, Can't believe it KFH said credit ok just that they had problem with my employer.... Crazy Read More
Leasing a Car
Hi Guys, After weeks of work and running around I finally have a kuwait driving license. I had planned to lease a car and had searched and found a good deal on a ford explorer at Kuwait Finance House. Sadly they will not lease me a car due to the ... Read More
Urgent Laptop parts
Hi all, Can anyone tell me if or where I would be able to get a new power lead for my laptop??? Its not that old and is a samsung R510.... Help much appreciated Read More
Best place to live in q8?? by lara_q8
Hello Expats:) I'm quite new in Kuwait and didn't have time to look around much. I'm currently looking for an apartment and wondering which area is best for western expats. Thanks for your tips & opinions. P.S.: No agents please:)
Hi Lara Signed my contract today and got me keys hurrahhhhhhhhh... Owner is brilliant female and now know why apartments so well finished and supberbly decorated. If you want details and like to look in her flats let me know Read More
Best place to live in q8?? by lara_q8
Hello Expats:) I'm quite new in Kuwait and didn't have time to look around much. I'm currently looking for an apartment and wondering which area is best for western expats. Thanks for your tips & opinions. P.S.: No agents please:)
Hey In similar situation only having been here a month. Have searched high and low from Mahboula, Salwa, Salmiya wanting decent finish with bit of sea view in reasonable area. Anywhere near Gulf road very noisy and with sea view expensive, ... Read More
***Ice Skating Gathering on 10th Dec 2010*** by Idrees Khan
Yo Guys!!! Time to bring on winter! Set our monthly Expats Gathering at ice skating ring...lets come together again Welcome new expats and say hello to old Timming From 8:30 pm to 10:00 pm (But please come early as we all wants to get in ...
Was good to meet you all and manyt thanks Idrees for arranging look forward to next month Read More
***Ice Skating Gathering on 10th Dec 2010*** by Idrees Khan
Yo Guys!!! Time to bring on winter! Set our monthly Expats Gathering at ice skating ring...lets come together again Welcome new expats and say hello to old Timming From 8:30 pm to 10:00 pm (But please come early as we all wants to get in ...
Hey guys and girls only 2nd week in so up for event defo. If an old guy like me can still enjoy the ice you all can lol. Look forward to meeting you all Read More
Arriving from UK this weekend by scottyq8
Hi all, After what seems like months I have my Visa and flight details and fly out to start a new life in Kuwait this weekend. Sure its going to be an unsettling few weeks....xmas alone not going to be particularly exciting. Looking to make a new ...
Evening all, now coming to end of first week and getting there.... Chasing around having CRB translated and then certified and then stamped at linistry of justice to have to be certified again was fun... certainly glad one guy in the department is ... Read More
Arriving from UK this weekend by scottyq8
Hi all, After what seems like months I have my Visa and flight details and fly out to start a new life in Kuwait this weekend. Sure its going to be an unsettling few weeks....xmas alone not going to be particularly exciting. Looking to make a new ...
Thanks to all of you, really appreciated. Packed now and pretty much ready.....have to say little nervous, now found out temp accom is in Salmiya so close to some of you guys :-) Read More
Arriving from UK this weekend by scottyq8
Hi all, After what seems like months I have my Visa and flight details and fly out to start a new life in Kuwait this weekend. Sure its going to be an unsettling few weeks....xmas alone not going to be particularly exciting. Looking to make a new ...
Many thanks for the welcome's....busy packing today Read More
Arriving from UK this weekend
Hi all, After what seems like months I have my Visa and flight details and fly out to start a new life in Kuwait this weekend. Sure its going to be an unsettling few weeks....xmas alone not going to be particularly exciting. Looking to make a new ... Read More