
Zizo87
English expat in Kuwait
Forum posts
50
Contacts
5
About me
English
Lives in kuwait
Speaks English, Arabic and a little bit of french
Registration: 16 April 2011
I do miss my vodka :( by sara.s.s.s
Hello Happy to be here in this site I am Sarah I am 32 years Currently separate -I do not have a lover :/:/ I love vodka & I miss drinking it outside here in Kuwait. I feel like a child secretly enjoyed it :P:P:cool:
worst time to have a vodka craving, the holy month of ramadan is a couple of days away. Read More
Wasta by Kayvictoria
Hi again guys n girls! I keep hearing we need a wasta to speed up driving license procedure.... In around 2weeks I will have the civil ID and so want to drive ASAP. Any advice on where/how to get a wasta!?
As a brit you don't need any wasta to get your license it took me abt a week and a half to get it, after I submitted the forum and the required documents. I went by myself it was very easy process. All the info you may need is on the British ... Read More
HELLO ALL : FRENCH FRESFLY ARRIVED TO KUWEIT CITY !! by selim_421
hello my name is selim and i am french and freshly arrived to Kuweit. i would like to have friends here in order to ease my social life and by the way ease my integration. thkx cause i am very pleased to know some of you as friends. hope to see you ...
I am originally from Algeria but I grew up in England, hence the lack of french lol Read More
HELLO ALL : FRENCH FRESFLY ARRIVED TO KUWEIT CITY !! by selim_421
hello my name is selim and i am french and freshly arrived to Kuweit. i would like to have friends here in order to ease my social life and by the way ease my integration. thkx cause i am very pleased to know some of you as friends. hope to see you ...
Welcome selim hope you enjoy ur stay here! it is always good to see another north african here Read More
NOC, visa, documents!!! by chris_uel
Hi all. I have been offered a teaching position in Kuwait. I have been asked to do the following: (I have underlined my understanding of these by each one but please correct me if I am wrong!) A. The documents you have sent across has ...
I went through the same thing about 6 months ago. I did not have a medical test untill I reached kuwait, so I'm not sure whether its a must. I didn't have a CRB had some other police clearnce certaficate, because I was in a rush so I paid 75 ... Read More
Any fans of Anime here? by Kaya001
Allo y'all. Any fans of anime here?
I love animes but havent really watched any since I got here. I love the actin one like naruto and bleach Read More
New member and looking for good friends by lost-in-q8
Good Evening all I am new to this website . I just moved from Mahboula to Egaila . I have a zeroo social life and would really love to meet good people around my area if possible . Actually i'm looking more for female friends cuz guys online really ...
that聮s a sensible approach not just here in Kuwait but everywhere guys are creeps everywhere lol but to be fair women can be weirdos too Read More
Football?? by Zizo87
Anyone interested in playing football? If we get enough people interested we can start playing every week.
Okay guys we have enough people to play so when do you want to do this? Read More
Salary in Kuwait?
Hey Yacine, Welcome to the forum and soon to Kuwait. I don聮t really have much of an Idea about what doctors get over here but I will ask few f m friends and let you know. It is always good to see a fellow Algerian coming to Kuwait especially one ... Read More
Kitten for adoption by Sasa Lee
Anybody interested to adopt a kitty cat, freshly rescued this fine night? She or he is very lovely, sweet and gentle. Approximately 2 -3 mos. old, probably a maine coon or persian. I would keep her if I could, for she is really cute and sweet. Not ...
Hi Sasa, I will be interested in adopting, it but I do have a few questions has it had any health checks and jabs, is it house trained, is it friendly and is it a male or female Read More
List of Schools in Kuwait by SaharEl
Hi, As was suggested by legacy and harmonie, please find below a list of the majority of the schools in Kuwait. Hope this is useful. -------------------------------------- - American International School: http://www.aiskuwait.org/ - ...
Hi Debo_UK My wife faced the same problem that you are in about a week ago, she sent out millions of CVs with no response. I was told by a friend of mine to physically go to the school and hand your cv in I did that and a few days later she had a ... Read More
New Regulations RE: Kuwaiti Driver's License? by Shabasaba
Dear Expat Community: A few days ago I posted a topic regarding Kuwait suspending the commercial visit visas temporarily. Now I just heard from a friend of mine in Kuwait that there has been very recent regulation requiring an expat to have 2 ...
The two year rule is real and as legacy said there are a few professions who are exempt from it like engineers, accountants, teachers, doctors and few other professions I don聮t think I saw auditors in the list. I am a financial analyst and I'm very ... Read More
Football?? by Zizo87
Anyone interested in playing football? If we get enough people interested we can start playing every week.
Yes we can play at night after tarweeh prayer. If you know any teams that play we can challenge them on the weekend. I think after playing with one or two teams it will be easier to find other teams to play. Read More
Football?? by Zizo87
Anyone interested in playing football? If we get enough people interested we can start playing every week.
So Far only Aca117 has shown some interest. I think we should just meet up one day and go to those 5 aside pitches and ask if there is any tournaments going on or even challenge some teams there. Ramadan is coming up so it might be difficult to ... Read More
Kuwiaty Women What I am Noticing but why? by Marquis7
It seems that more and more Muslim Women are finding love out side the box,if you know what I mean? They seem like they are becoming more out spoken and are approaching Non-Muslim Men for conversation and friendship, me I think it is okay because ...
@ from_lebanon I was going to reply to Satcomguy, but I knew it will start a debate about west vs east. As someone who grew up in the west but holds both eastern and western values, this would certainly be a very strange debate for me as I would ... Read More
Football?? by Zizo87
Anyone interested in playing football? If we get enough people interested we can start playing every week.
I mean soccer nt american football Read More
Kuwiaty Women What I am Noticing but why? by Marquis7
It seems that more and more Muslim Women are finding love out side the box,if you know what I mean? They seem like they are becoming more out spoken and are approaching Non-Muslim Men for conversation and friendship, me I think it is okay because ...
@from_lebonan I agree with you, that the west has a much higher divorce rate than that of the muslim world. However, many women in the muslim world are unable to divorce for various reasons,such as poverty ,family honour, children etc. Sadly in the ... Read More
Kuwiaty Women What I am Noticing but why? by Marquis7
It seems that more and more Muslim Women are finding love out side the box,if you know what I mean? They seem like they are becoming more out spoken and are approaching Non-Muslim Men for conversation and friendship, me I think it is okay because ...
I just read the article about Salwa al mutairi. What a bizarre request. Men, across the Arab world, will soon learn that they need to treat their wives better, or divorce rate will continue to rise. Read More
Football?? by Zizo87
Anyone interested in playing football? If we get enough people interested we can start playing every week.
I don't mind players of any level as long as I get to play on a regular basis I will be happy. If you know anyone interested in playing then invite them along as well. Read More
Football??
Anyone interested in playing football? If we get enough people interested we can start playing every week. Read More
Fintas by Zizo87
hey guys, I went to fintas today with few friends and I was able to find a nice apartment. I would like to know what you guys think of the area and are there any good gyms.
Yh I can read arabic and I was planing on going salmiya on friday to vist a few estate agencies. Thanks for newspaper idea much appreciated. Someone from work said that he will ask on my behalf and promised to find me something in my price range. ... Read More
Fintas by Zizo87
hey guys, I went to fintas today with few friends and I was able to find a nice apartment. I would like to know what you guys think of the area and are there any good gyms.
The problem is that salwa is very expensive; I found unfurnished apartments for about 450kwd. I agree the place looks nicer but I don't think it聮s worth the steep prices. I think I will end up in Salmiya somewhat reasonable prices and convenient for ... Read More
Fintas by Zizo87
hey guys, I went to fintas today with few friends and I was able to find a nice apartment. I would like to know what you guys think of the area and are there any good gyms.
I work in shuaaba area (I am not sure about the spelling) and as far I know that is in ahmadi area. I only read the one article and it wasn't on the arab times I just googled the story. I was told salwa is nice but very expensive, I want a good 2 ... Read More
Fintas by Zizo87
hey guys, I went to fintas today with few friends and I was able to find a nice apartment. I would like to know what you guys think of the area and are there any good gyms.
Yes Salwa might be a good option. I want a place that has a mix population or either majority arab or westerners, as these are the people I identify with the most. I think its better and cheaper to go looking for an apartment in person rather than ... Read More
Fintas by Zizo87
hey guys, I went to fintas today with few friends and I was able to find a nice apartment. I would like to know what you guys think of the area and are there any good gyms.
I just read the article and now I am not to sure about fintas anymore, although the incident occurred in Mahboula but they are very close. I was told that Fintas is an area populated mainly with arab families and the majority of the residence are ... Read More
Fintas
hey guys, I went to fintas today with few friends and I was able to find a nice apartment. I would like to know what you guys think of the area and are there any good gyms. Read More
Weekends n Night life in kuwait? by Bored
Hi guys, Do we have any parties/discos in kuwait? Im bored to death! Weekends suck! HELP!!!
Thanks ace117 you're a great help. Although that does sound very exciting,especially the way you put it, but I want to play some real football 5 aside or 11 aside actually any football would do. Read More
Hello by Dog_Lover
Hi, just joined this site hoping to make some new friends. I live in Salmiya and would really love to participate in any outdoor activities where my dogs could join the fun. Living here surrounded by people who are either terrified of them or ...
Hi everyone I am not much of a dog person, as a I have an irrational fear of dogs, however I am interested in buying or bringing a cat from the uk for my wife, any recommendations as to where I can find a good pet store with a good variety of cat ... Read More
Coming to kuwait!!! by Zizo87
I'll be arriving in kuwait at the end of the week and I am very excited and worried at the same time. I have been reading that q8 is very boring with very little to do, but as I will be working most of the time this fact does not bother me much. ...
you will find many unfurnished apartments,its good to have unfurnished as it is an advantage for both the owner and the tenant.finding an apartment online doesn't seems reliable,it will be better if checked the available apartments in that area.if i ... Read More
Coming to kuwait!!! by Zizo87
I'll be arriving in kuwait at the end of the week and I am very excited and worried at the same time. I have been reading that q8 is very boring with very little to do, but as I will be working most of the time this fact does not bother me much. ...
wow? thanks guys for your helpful suggestions, especially ace117 for all your help in all my posts. After a few days here I have decided mangaf is not the place for me. I decided that I will try and find an apartment in salmiya, in block 3. I was ... Read More
Coming to kuwait!!! by Zizo87
I'll be arriving in kuwait at the end of the week and I am very excited and worried at the same time. I have been reading that q8 is very boring with very little to do, but as I will be working most of the time this fact does not bother me much. ...
thanks for your help guys. I just arrived in kuwait today and lets just say I was surprised, despite not having any expectations. I hope that I work with interesting people, otherwise my stay in kuwait is going to be boring. Read More
Coming to kuwait!!!
I'll be arriving in kuwait at the end of the week and I am very excited and worried at the same time. I have been reading that q8 is very boring with very little to do, but as I will be working most of the time this fact does not bother me much. ... Read More
Activity group (Basketball, scuba, running, cafe's) by mo.mughrabi
Hi all, Kuwait can be a bit boring if you are alone. So, I had an idea few months ago to post in public forums about putting a basketball team together, every Friday morning, surprisingly a lot of people showed up and it was a huge success. Now ...
Hi guys I'll be in kuwait in a few weeks time and would appreciate any help in finding a place where I can play football. I read all 4 pages with no muc help with regards to footie. Read More
hello everybody! by emilly
i will be moving to Kuwait in 2 months, looking forward to explore this country and make new friends:) it feels exciting and a bit scary at the same time... happy that I found this webside!
Hi Emilly, I'm in the same boat, I should be in k8 next month. I can't wait, I have heard so many wonderful things about it. Read More
guys whats going on here for fun? by angelfarah
would any one of you like to tell me about the stuff going on here?
Thanks Ace117 that site is very helpful. I think I will get a one bedroom apt with more options for about 400, Its better then getting a 2 bedroom that is very basic. sorry Christine I had to thank him, especilly when he went out of his way to help Read More
guys whats going on here for fun? by angelfarah
would any one of you like to tell me about the stuff going on here?
I would be based at the Shuaiba Industrial Area. I was told to check for apartment costs in Mangaf, Fahaheel or Abu Halifa as these 3 areas are situated close to My plant and lot of employees live there? Read More
guys whats going on here for fun? by angelfarah
would any one of you like to tell me about the stuff going on here?
Thanks guys. I just looked at my company website and it looks like i will be working in SAFAT. I would appreciate any information on this area for example the cost to rent a 2 bedroom apartment Read More
guys whats going on here for fun? by angelfarah
would any one of you like to tell me about the stuff going on here?
How about when looking for a bargin, when buying a car or looking for an apeatment? Going back to the main topic I am interested in joining a five a side football team in suggestions? Can expats study in a kuwaiti university? Read More
guys whats going on here for fun? by angelfarah
would any one of you like to tell me about the stuff going on here?
Thanks Moo I am looking forward to joining the expat community. I see that you also speak arabic does that help you mingle with the locals more? Read More
guys whats going on here for fun? by angelfarah
would any one of you like to tell me about the stuff going on here?
I just received a good job offer to work in kuwait and was more than happy to accept I should be coming to kuwait next month. I am very interested in finding out what most of the members of this blog deem to be fun. I have done some research and ... Read More
the meaning of some kuwaiti words by choco-muchacha
hi .. some of you are new in kuwait .. and maybe many of you know arabic words :) but kuwaiti Tone has some difference let's start with some basics hi = gowwa how are you = eshloonik i've just arrived = tawny wesalt becareful = drbalek are ...
I am fluent in most arabic dialects. However, Kuwaiti is something I really struggle with. I might be moving to kuwait soon and have to admit this is very helpful. Read More
Thinking about moving to Riyadh by Zizo87
I am currently in the latter stages of salary negotiation with KPMG Riyadh. The offer is not great but since I have no real experience I am not too fussed. I have been told I would be getting between 6-8k a month. I am from london recently married ...
I am also interested in renting a small car. I would appreciate if you can suggest any good rental companies. Read More
Thinking about moving to Riyadh by Zizo87
I am currently in the latter stages of salary negotiation with KPMG Riyadh. The offer is not great but since I have no real experience I am not too fussed. I have been told I would be getting between 6-8k a month. I am from london recently married ...
Thanks for your input everyone. I am slightly worried about my salary now, having said that looking a the cost every1 put up for the essentials they tend to be in the 5k range, and that is including accommodation. If I negotiate 8k or even 7k why ... Read More
Thinking about moving to Riyadh by Zizo87
I am currently in the latter stages of salary negotiation with KPMG Riyadh. The offer is not great but since I have no real experience I am not too fussed. I have been told I would be getting between 6-8k a month. I am from london recently married ...
I would love to go directly to the UAE however most entry level positions are strictly reserved for UAE nationals therefor I will have to gain some experience in one of the other gulf countries before I move to the UAE Read More
Thinking about moving to Riyadh by Zizo87
I am currently in the latter stages of salary negotiation with KPMG Riyadh. The offer is not great but since I have no real experience I am not too fussed. I have been told I would be getting between 6-8k a month. I am from london recently married ...
I will be an external auditor, at an entry level, since I have no experience in the field I thought that might be a fair salary. I know the the aim of most people who make the move to saudi is to save some money before they go back to their ... Read More
Thinking about moving to Riyadh
I am currently in the latter stages of salary negotiation with KPMG Riyadh. The offer is not great but since I have no real experience I am not too fussed. I have been told I would be getting between 6-8k a month. I am from london recently married ... Read More