snow-rain
Canadian expat in Kuwait
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About me
Canadian
Lives in Kuwait City, Al Asimah
Speaks English
Registration: 08 April 2017
COVID-19 and expatriation in Kuwait by Lo茂c
Hello everybody, The COVID-19 crisis inevitably impacts Kuwait, between closed airports or periods of containment in some cities or even the entire country . We would like to hear from you during this unusual period, to find out what the ...
Hi Diamond, I also wish the marriages increase, but contrarily the divorce rate has increased in some countries like China and Turkey since the start of coronavirus 馃檮 Read More
Is it a good offer and can I save money?
Saying it a good offer depends as where n how much you are earning now. Kd 3k in general term is s good offer. The monthly expenses for a single can be in the range of kd 1000 pm for a good life style, there are many ifs n buts. Read More
Polyglot meetings by Justine1202
Hello everyone! I am a French girl and I love languages and learning more about new cultures. I saw in some topics that people where looking for a place to learn arabic. I was wondering who would be interested in polyglot meetings? like we meet in ...
A wonderful idea, have you guys started holding such meetings/ coffee chats. I m also interested Read More
Banking industry in Kuwait. How easy is it to shift careers? by sasiekouty
Hello guys! My name is Sara and Im currently a banker in one of the multi national banks (been working in it for almost two and a half years) in my country (Im not in Kuwait yet). So, I've been thinking about pursuing my banking career in ...
Hello, It鈥檚 not easy to penetrate into banking in Kuwait as it鈥檚 considered as a premium job and is in high demand. You being a bilingual may have some competetive edge that you can expolite once you get in. With my banking experience ... Read More
ping-pong (table tennis ) by GuestPoster4
Hello, Any intermediate to advanced ping-pong player interested to play like twice a week ? please let me know. Thanks Alain
I am also interested, pls let me know when you guys set your next game 馃槉 Read More
2000 KWD Salary + Benefits by Tito-81
Hello Everyone, Just received a job offer from an Oil company in Kuwait and I was wondering if this sounds reasonable, have a good life standard and make some savings. Monthly salary of 2000 KWD + benefits as per below; - Children Education. - ...
On face of it, it looks like a good package. But if you are coming with a good number of years experience in a high demand field (as a sr engineer / consultant), it's just an ok package. I don't see even a bonus here.... Don't get me ... Read More
Teaching Salary in Kuwait by teachershellsss
Good day everyone! I received already my contract from my employer. I'm from Philippines and I wonder how much is the monthly salary of a primary teacher? Age range of students are from 2-11. Please help. Thank you.
Every society has bad and good people, no exception. To be fair, overall Kuwait is a good country and that's why we are here 馃槉 Read More
Teaching Salary in Kuwait by teachershellsss
Good day everyone! I received already my contract from my employer. I'm from Philippines and I wonder how much is the monthly salary of a primary teacher? Age range of students are from 2-11. Please help. Thank you.
This appears discriminatory, if the guy was doing the same work with the same skill set Read More
Teaching Salary in Kuwait by teachershellsss
Good day everyone! I received already my contract from my employer. I'm from Philippines and I wonder how much is the monthly salary of a primary teacher? Age range of students are from 2-11. Please help. Thank you.
I don't want to disappoint you but 220 kd is not a good salary. Though they have given good perks, but you would still need to spend from 220 on dining out and shopping and other activitues. But of course you know better about your life style ... Read More
Money management in kuwait
It depends what you want to eat and from which restaurant. 2 Kd is hardly enough for one good meal Read More
New to Kuwait by Srcmsk
Hello Everyone, Iam new to kuwait. Will be fully relocating in 2 months. Office at Mina Abdullah, Kids will go to a school in fahaheel. Any suggestions on housing location is much appreciated. Looking for a 3bhk with gym, swimming pool, and kids ...
Yes, I know about two websites but the coverage probably is not as wide as eBay or amazon. souq.com xcite.com - a reliable company and they have huge and modern retail showrooms in kuwait as well Read More
Aloe vera in Kuwait?
You can buy Aloe Vera leaf in Organic Vegetables section of Lulu in Dajeej area. Those are consumable leaves but not plants Read More
Medical test fear.. someone help by Shaguftame
I have a medical test at khadamath cocchin next week with working visa. I have heard too many unfit case history's. They simply mark unfit is what I have heard. N to add my fear, I hv a slight vision deffect. Short sight -0.75. Will it create a ...
Don't worry dear. They generally don't reject until there's a valid medical issue and they don't reject based on minor medical issues. There are only specific diseases they consider for rejection. Slight eye sight problem is not ... Read More
Feedback on Dar Al Shifa Hospital-Kuwiat by NiniThumbelina
Hello and mabuhay to all my fellow kabayans here(philippines) and abroad! I hope my message find you all in good health and spirit.. I am a newbie in this forum. I have stumbled upon this gem in my attempt to find some self-help/diy-research-on my ...
You put your situation and questions in an amazing way. Overall, kuwait is a great place to live but nothing is perfect in this world. Dar al Shifa is no doubt one of the top hospitals in kuwait, actually I personally prefer it over the other main ... Read More
Introduction
What is inspiring in this? :/Read the message again I hope u can see the inspiring stuff that she does.... if u can not see then there is no point in arguing about it 馃槈馃槈 Read More
Vietnamese eatery pop up April 29th & 30th by tinataitlyn
Heyyyyy guys!! I've teamed up with the guys from Solo Pizza and Let's Barba and we're doing a pop up this Saturday and Sunday featuring Vietnamese cuisine! Stop by and enjoy something new since there isn't a Vietnamese restaurant in ...
wowwww I will pop by, getting Vietnamese food in kuwait would be fun. I still miss my dining experience that I had a couple of times in Ho Chi Minh 馃構馃構 Read More
volleyball teams in Kuwait by SUZYSTEIN
Hello! I am moving to kuwait soon for a job opportunity and im looking for volleyball teams, clubs.... any group practicing! I have been playing for quite a while (over 15 years) and i play regularly in my country and i really don't want to ...
Thanks for keeping it up and alive, Suzystein 馃憤 Meanwhile, I will try to find a place with net. I will let you know if I am able to figure out any options. Cheers Read More
volleyball teams in Kuwait by SUZYSTEIN
Hello! I am moving to kuwait soon for a job opportunity and im looking for volleyball teams, clubs.... any group practicing! I have been playing for quite a while (over 15 years) and i play regularly in my country and i really don't want to ...
Congratulations on overcoming the challenging situation. Life is all about facing and overcoming the challenges 馃槉 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 ...
You are so kind and helpful. You look like a great ambessdor of your country.... 馃憤馃憤 Read More
How to find a rental property
Thanks, Brett. I am not in the town. Will call you once I am back. 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 ...
You cannot be going to the police everytime someone teases you,can you? You just have to deal with it best way you can. I was walking on the street with a male friend one time,and a car passes by one young lad in the car put half his upper body ... 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 ...
I concur! Being a girl and a filipina at that, makes it triple the trouble, lol. I've had numerous indecent proposals alone from this site, and a few off site. I was waiting for a bus one day by myself, and this guy approached me, asked me if I ... 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 ...
It's sad but it sounds true 馃槼馃槙 Read More
How to find a rental property
Thanks a lot dear, it's great to see names with mobile numbers so it would be easy to contact them quickly. Very useful information Read More
How to find a rental property
Do we have a proper network of realtors (real estate agents) in kuwait? I am a single person living in kuwait and trying to find a 2 bedrooms apartment but cannot find any proper realtor who can help me to find a suitable residence. Back home, I ... Read More
Dress code for women by GuestPoster0269
Hi guys Maybe this question is more to all womens who live in Kuwait! What is allowed to wear for western women in warm/hot day? What is about short's, dresses under knee ( but not mini)?
No restriction from the society overall, but it depends upon the dress codes of the company you work with. My company doesn't allow jeans. Read More
Dress code for women by GuestPoster0269
Hi guys Maybe this question is more to all womens who live in Kuwait! What is allowed to wear for western women in warm/hot day? What is about short's, dresses under knee ( but not mini)?
.... u can wear whatever u like, just keep moderate. Saying 'keep moderate' means you cannot wear whatever you like 馃槈馃槀..... just kidding 鉁岋笍 Read More
Dating - How do you date? by SimCityAT
When I go on a date we split the costs. For example she pays for the drinks and I pay for the movie. How does this work in your country? :huh:
@ Plapla....Sorry to hear about your experience. I used two words - stunning and gorgeous. With that, what I wanted to say is she was a beautiful girl but also had an amazing personality. Honestly, I got slave to her beauty and attitude. But I agree ... Read More
Dating - How do you date? by SimCityAT
When I go on a date we split the costs. For example she pays for the drinks and I pay for the movie. How does this work in your country? :huh:
lol.... how you know every thing, are you a telepathist 馃馃槣 Read More
Dating - How do you date? by SimCityAT
When I go on a date we split the costs. For example she pays for the drinks and I pay for the movie. How does this work in your country? :huh:
No worries, shammim...... good thing is that I am never forced to pay. Actually my gf was so stunning n gorgeous that I cud never ask her to pay 馃槉 Read More
Dating - How do you date? by SimCityAT
When I go on a date we split the costs. For example she pays for the drinks and I pay for the movie. How does this work in your country? :huh:
If I invite I pay but if I am invited........ I still end up paying all 馃槼 Read More
Dating - How do you date? by SimCityAT
When I go on a date we split the costs. For example she pays for the drinks and I pay for the movie. How does this work in your country? :huh:
The best way to get rid of the person you don't like.... no guilt, come back without any weight 馃榾 Read More
volleyball teams in Kuwait by SUZYSTEIN
Hello! I am moving to kuwait soon for a job opportunity and im looking for volleyball teams, clubs.... any group practicing! I have been playing for quite a while (over 15 years) and i play regularly in my country and i really don't want to ...
Me excited too, not a great player though 馃槉 Read More