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Kiwi2Kuwait

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New Zealander expat in Kuwait

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Registration: 29 May 2012

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Kiwi2Kuwait replied to a thread
9 years ago
arabelladora

Indemnity by arabelladora

How to compute indemnity for 3 years, visa 18

Kiwi2Kuwait

Great, thank you very much for that clarification. Most useful. Read More

Kiwi2Kuwait replied to a thread
9 years ago
arabelladora

Indemnity by arabelladora

How to compute indemnity for 3 years, visa 18

Kiwi2Kuwait

Hi Legacy, I tried you link but got a 404 message. I'm assuming its a calculator that will tell you something like "half of a month's salary" times the number of years you've worked (with a minimum of 3 years)? Right? Do you ... Read More

Kiwi2Kuwait replied to a thread
9 years ago
MeDo40

Football team by MeDo40

Hello every one Those who wish to join the football team Pls contact me MeDo Football coach

Kiwi2Kuwait

Hi there I'm looking for a football team for my 15-year-old son to join. He just wants to play - any level is fine. Do you have any suggestions? The likely time and place of practice and game would be useful. Thanks. Read More

Kiwi2Kuwait replied to a thread
10 years ago
sakiasha

Job offer from Kuwait University by sakiasha

Hi all, My husband got a job offer from KU but it didn't mention health insurance and children education allowance do you have any idea if kuwait university offer these benefits? for those who are in USA how long it took you to get your ...

Kiwi2Kuwait

My advice: you definitely need a children's education allowance included and you definitely need health insurance included. I wouldn't consider accepting if those benefits are not included as they are standard benefits for expats working in ... Read More

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10 years ago
Kiwi2Kuwait

Visas, hepatitis B and other issues by Kiwi2Kuwait

Hi there I've been reading the posts on this forum for a couple of weeks now and I've seen a lot of really useful information. I am from New Zealand. I've been offered a position in Kuwait at a university and I am very keen to come BUT I've been ...

Kiwi2Kuwait

Hi there You have a difficult situation and as far as I am aware, your only option is to stay on a visitor's visa. You will have to fly out of the country, stay outside for 24hrs, then return by air to renew your visa. This will be quite a ... Read More

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10 years ago
Kiwi2Kuwait

Visas, hepatitis B and other issues by Kiwi2Kuwait

Hi there I've been reading the posts on this forum for a couple of weeks now and I've seen a lot of really useful information. I am from New Zealand. I've been offered a position in Kuwait at a university and I am very keen to come BUT I've been ...

Kiwi2Kuwait

Thanks @justfedup. I'm happy to share my experiences if they are able to help others. On the same topicÂ…we already knew about the Hep B problem before we came in Aug 2012. We didn't have a problem with it in Saudi Arabia where we all got iqamas ... Read More

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10 years ago
Kiwi2Kuwait

Visas, hepatitis B and other issues by Kiwi2Kuwait

Hi there I've been reading the posts on this forum for a couple of weeks now and I've seen a lot of really useful information. I am from New Zealand. I've been offered a position in Kuwait at a university and I am very keen to come BUT I've been ...

Kiwi2Kuwait

Hi Zenya25 I've been here in Kuwait for one and a half years now, Sept will make 2 years. My husband cannot get a residence permit because of his Hep B status. He stays here on a 3 month visitors visa which we renew every three months by leaving by ... Read More

Kiwi2Kuwait replied to a thread
11 years ago
Kiwi2Kuwait

Where to hire a treadmill from? by Kiwi2Kuwait

Does anyone know where I can hire some fitness machinery, in particular, a treadmill? I only want to hire for about 3 months. I would prefer not to buy and then have to resell. Any ideas if this is possible in Kuwait? Suggestions are welcome. ...

Kiwi2Kuwait

Thanks v.much for that. I will follow up on those leads. EEK hasn't been sending lately - something about upgrading etc. I will check them though as soon as the next issues is out. Re the weather....even in winter its sandy so I'm not really keen ... Read More

Kiwi2Kuwait created a thread
11 years ago

Where to hire a treadmill from?

Does anyone know where I can hire some fitness machinery, in particular, a treadmill? I only want to hire for about 3 months. I would prefer not to buy and then have to resell. Any ideas if this is possible in Kuwait? Suggestions are welcome. ... Read More

Kiwi2Kuwait replied to a thread
11 years ago
Steve3370

Gulf English School by Steve3370

Hi everyone, Does anyone know anything about the Gulf English School's reputation as an employer please? Thanks, Steve

Kiwi2Kuwait

Would you recommend that school to parents looking for a school in 2013/2014? If not, from your experience, what school or schools would you recommend for foreigners wanting a decent education for their children at a reasonable price? Read More

Kiwi2Kuwait replied to a thread
11 years ago
davidtowens

Leasing a car by davidtowens

Hey, I'm moving to Kuwait at the beginning of September and I'm wondering what the cost to lease a car would be and any general advice Thanks in advance, David

Kiwi2Kuwait

I would be interested in the details of your company. The best offer I could get (bearing in mind its an international drivers license that my husband is driving on) was 150 KD per month. If you think the company in Shuwaikh has better options than ... Read More

Kiwi2Kuwait replied to a thread
11 years ago
davidtowens

Leasing a car by davidtowens

Hey, I'm moving to Kuwait at the beginning of September and I'm wondering what the cost to lease a car would be and any general advice Thanks in advance, David

Kiwi2Kuwait

I can give some info: you can rent a car on a visitor's visa from 150 KD per month from Al mulla/Araba at the airport. Basic Mitsibushi Lancer 2012 model. The other companies are more expensive. Don't know about 4 x 4s. Don't need a minimum length ... Read More

Kiwi2Kuwait replied to a thread
11 years ago
Steve3370

Gulf English School by Steve3370

Hi everyone, Does anyone know anything about the Gulf English School's reputation as an employer please? Thanks, Steve

Kiwi2Kuwait

Hi Steve Yes, I guess there is a bit of axe-grinding involved but having said that I didn't see any negative reviews about The English School, for example. So I think there must be some truth to them. No smoke without fire and all that. Read More

Kiwi2Kuwait replied to a thread
11 years ago
Steve3370

Gulf English School by Steve3370

Hi everyone, Does anyone know anything about the Gulf English School's reputation as an employer please? Thanks, Steve

Kiwi2Kuwait

Hi Steve I have read some pretty negative reports about that school. I am not a teacher but as a parent who was looking for suitable schools I decided to subscribe for a year to International Schools Review. It doesn't cost much but you get to read ... Read More

Kiwi2Kuwait replied to a thread
11 years ago
RMDee

Teacher salary: 7324 enough? by RMDee

I have been offered a job paying 7324 Kuwaiti Dinars a YEAR. This seems very low for Kuwait, which I have heard is very costly. I have not been able to find much out about what is typically offered. I have a new Masters degree in teaching, and am ...

Kiwi2Kuwait

Regarding lambrias' question...on sailing and swimming...I don't know if it's normal to swim at Kuwaiti beaches due to the level of pollution. I have only been here a year (a bit less than that actually since I arrived in Sept 2012) but I have yet ... Read More