Wisker
New Zealander expat in Kuwait
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About me
New Zealander
Lives in Egaila
Speaks English
Registration: 04 April 2013
Professor of Marketing by gg123
Hi, I am a Professor of Marketing and am being offered a similar post in Bahrain. I teach at the MBA and PhD level in India and have 11 years of teaching experience. I may wish to move to Bahrain with my wife and a daughter who is in class 6 now. ...
Dear Gg123, So how much is the offer fir a Marketing Professor in the end? Total package? Thanks Lily Read More
schooling in kuwait by hs21184
Hi there I am a 30 year old scottish female who has just relocated to kuwait. We are seeking reception education for our daughter and we havent been very successful so far. Does anyone know of any english school linked to the English curriculum ...
Hi Heather Why don't you try Kuwait English School or New English School. It's quite normal to get rejection from these schools initially but you need to market you child and insist on the screening tests/exams. Given that we are a native ... Read More
bringing my car by borntobemild
hey so ill be moving by the 12th. i have a 2008 GMC which i want to bring with me from saudi. can i drive down there and then have the number plates changed? If i have it transported there, is there some kind of rules about cars over 5 years old? ...
Hi Borntobemild Would you please advise/share your experience in taking your car from Saudi to UAE? Do you have to deregister it? I am currently in Kuwait but will take up a position in UAE soon and would like to take my car with me. Thanks in ... Read More
Car Hire by Carlywurly
Obviously aware that I am unable to buy a car until I have my civil ID, however believe I can hire a car. If I hired a car do I need a International Driving Permit (IDP)or a International Driving Licence (IDL)? There appears to be different info ...
As far as I know if you are on a visit visa or commercial visa, you can drive in Kuwait using your own country drivers licence. Once you get the residence visa, you need to get Kuwait licence. There is no need of an International License. The issue ... Read More
The lingerie market in Kuwait by ed2702
Hello everyone, I'm a French student and I'm doing a project about the lingerie market for my university. I hardly find information about that on the internet so I'd like you to tell me what you know about this subject: -the customers habits -how ...
Changing room - of course it is allowed! Read More
Is this offer good? by Dr_h
Hello everybody, Greetings to all, I am a pediatrician (MSc in pediatrics 2009) graduated 2003 I have been offered a registrar position in a new hospital, 1200 KWD without accommodation or a car is that good? Thank you all in advance for your help ...
That's better. Even so, I still think it's a bit low. I am a Professor at the Business faculty at a private university and I know some of the Teaching Assisstants (Master Degree Qual) get between 1300 - 1600KD a month. So as a pediatrician, you ... Read More
Is this offer good? by Dr_h
Hello everybody, Greetings to all, I am a pediatrician (MSc in pediatrics 2009) graduated 2003 I have been offered a registrar position in a new hospital, 1200 KWD without accommodation or a car is that good? Thank you all in advance for your help ...
Dr_h To be honest as a pediatrician in my humble opinion, that offer is low. You need to negotiate a bit more. Good luck Read More
The lingerie market in Kuwait by ed2702
Hello everyone, I'm a French student and I'm doing a project about the lingerie market for my university. I hardly find information about that on the internet so I'd like you to tell me what you know about this subject: -the customers habits -how ...
Ed2702 Their lingerie market is very similar with that in the West. They even have Victoria Secret and Pink stores. In fact it is quite a big store, so yeah! Most of lingerie stores are located at the mall. Cheers Read More
Kuwait English School
One of the best secondary schools in Kuwait apart from The New English School (NES) and British School of Kuwait (BSK) - I am a parent. Read More
Moving Wife To Kuwait by Carlywurly
Hi Guys, Flights booked and heading to join you guys in sunny Kuwait, from the UK, working for a major retailer. I have many questions which I will post over time. However firstly, and obviously the most important is how to I get my wife to join ...
Hi Curlywurly I am a New Zealander and my marriage certificate needs to be notarized and attested at my home country by the Ministry of Internal Affair and Foreign Affairs. It can't be done by the embassy over here. So I would imaqgine that would ... Read More
Bookshop by livia puscasu
Hi, My name is Livia and I live in Mahboula.Can u tell me,please,where can I find here a bookshop? We are new here and we couldn t find any bookshop yet. Advance a lot of thanks. Have a nice day. My phone nr is.66875774
Hi Livia There are two big boook stores in Kuwait; Jarir Bookstore Kuwait Book Store. Google them and you'll find the address/phone number. Jarir Bookstore is a modern bookstore and has heaps of fiction, non-fiction and educational ... Read More
British new comer to Kuwait looking for shared apartment by Taimuf
I am new to Kuwait and currently looking to share with a female. Looking for bedroom with attached bathroom to myself. Would like to live in salmiya as I have heard it is an ok area full of expats. Need as soon as possible. Any help would be ...
Also check this out dubizzle.com Cheers Read More
Just hired to teach in Q8, but can't sponsor hubby by batgirlibrarian
So, my husband and I are very excited about my new job at a new school in Kuwait. However, I just found out that since I am female, I cannot sponsor him to come to Kuwait as my trailing spouse. Any advice? I know that he can come initially on a ...
Hi there It won't be hard for your husband to find a teaching job in Kuwait especially if English is his specialisation. Good luck! FYI there's heaps of people who travel out from Kuwait for every 3 months just to renew their visa. They need to ... Read More
Best route in finding work in nz
Hi Reece 123 Check these out For work permit, residency visa purpose: www.immigration.govt.nz For jobs www.seek.co.nz For cost of living (e.g. housing, used household, cars, etc) www.trademe.co.nz Cheers Read More
Can I apply for dependent Visa for my Kids while they or on Visit?
Hi Jayab You need to get a job offer before you could apply for a work visa. A company in Kuwait has to sponsor your work visa. Hope that helps. Read More
Job offer in Kuwait for 4500USD by luckysatan
Hi, I have a job offer in Kuwait for 4500USD. can anyone advise this is good salary to move to Kuwait? I will be moving with wife and two kids. 1 school going and 1 not yet schooling. Replies will be appreciated. My target is saving about 3kUSD ...
Hello Abrar I have to agree totally with Legacy. US$4500 = 1500KD The accommodation can be quite expensive. With two kids and a wife, you would need at least a 2-bedroomed apartment which could cost you between 350 - 500KD a month. Even so, ... Read More
Can I apply for dependent Visa for my Kids while they or on Visit?
Yes you can. We are New Zealander and my daughter was here on a visit visa when I (am a female) applied for her residency. So the answer is yes you can. You dont need to take them out from Kuwait. Lily Read More
Salary trends in Kuwait - What you need to know by legacy
Good day all, In hopes of helping a few newcomers to Kuwait with the idea of salary expectations, living costs etc. I am preparing this post. Unfortunately, there really is no nominal value I can give for average salaries. No one can, that ...
Hi AAkol My opinion is slightly different from above. With 800kd and a wife and kid, as for me it is quite impossible to save 400kd. A 2-bedroomed flat will cost you the least 350kd, even so it will be difficult to find a decent one. Onything below ... Read More