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
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COVID-19 and expatriation in Kuwait by Loïc
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 🙄 Read More
Is it a good offer and can I save money? by NIHAEL
Hello I have been offered a job as professor at thé university with a salary of 3000Kd. Is it a good offer and can I save money. I will be alone thank you for your advices
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’s not easy to penetrate into banking in Kuwait as it’s 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 😊 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 😊 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.
Just so you know, I was paid 60kd for a 3X a week interaction/play/craft/arts with the kids for 3 hours, while this one american guy was paid 150kd for a twice a week exercise for 1 hour.This appears discriminatory, if the guy was doing the same ... 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.
That's great. Well, I received my contract just this week. The school where I'm going to work is The English Playgroup. I applied as a pre-school teacher. They offering me 220 Kuwaiti Dinar plus food allowance and free transportation and ... Read More
Money management in kuwait by annzee
Hi everyone, is 2KD consider expensive for food in kuwait? Food as little as 100g, is it consider expensive?
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 ...
Is there any online shopping website like amazon and ebay in kuwait?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 ... Read More
Aloe vera in Kuwait? by SaharEl
Hi, Does anyone know where I can find and buy an aloe vera plant in Kuwait? Thanks, Sahar
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 by Amira5ksa
Hi everyone, I'm new to expat.com but not to Kuwait 9rmthe Gulf region. I was actually born in Saudi Arabia and lived there for 21 years. I have lived in Kuwait for 3 going on 4 years. I'm married with no children and live to travel, ...
nice intro, quite inspiringWhat 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 😉😉 Read More