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@jasmine2104
New Zealander expat in Kuwait
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About me
New Zealander
Lives in Mangaf
Speaks English, Hindi, Gujarat, Marathi
Registration: 11 May 2011
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Tired all the time since in Kuwait by FrenchFrog
I know this is a bit random but I'm wondering if it's just me or does anyone else feel really tired since they've arrived in Kuwait? I am usually someone who's always on the go and I have been feeling pretty wrecked since I arrived here 4 months ...
Hello, I'm not sure if I'm replying to really old post as the date is 2010, I thought to still reply as I used to feel the same before. I happened to come across an association who conducts Yoga, meditation and Rhythmic breathing technique ... Read More
What did you forget to bring? by vindaloolad
Hi, Will be coming by end of November and I making a list or 2 of things that I need to bring. Now I know and have seen many shops in kuwait, so I'm not totally green. I just would like to know what you guys wish you had brought with you that you ...
Hi, I reckon there is nothing in Kuwait that you cannot find!!! Perhaps you could bring your fav. Chocolate or Tea (I have found special tea shop here). Remember winter is fast approaching, last year Winter was really Brrrrrr. Since it was my ... Read More
Hello by sharon_sh
Hello Everyone, I am new to Kuwait, seems like a boring place to me, and quite hot. I don't know about the do and don'ts, night life, communities, etc. I am looking for new friends, specially like minded girls Thanks Sharon
Hi Sharon, Me too I'm having same problem, onceI click send it take me to my profile page! I'll try again. Read More
Hello by sharon_sh
Hello Everyone, I am new to Kuwait, seems like a boring place to me, and quite hot. I don't know about the do and don'ts, night life, communities, etc. I am looking for new friends, specially like minded girls Thanks Sharon
Hey Sharon, How's it going? Well message (inbox) me if you are looking for a (girl) friend. I've been here just over a year now, don't have many friends so weekends are mostly in front of TV. Take Care Hope you find something interesting to do ... Read More
Airport Trolley Mafias- Caution to all leaving for the Summer by legacy
Hello Expats, once more we have another cautionary tale courtesy of the Arab Times (link) regarding something all expats are familiar with; travel. Here, we refer specifically to travelling outside the country, as in going away for a vacation ...
Thanks Legacy, I do travel a lot (pretty much every month) & I always find them forcing me to let them take my bags with the trolley. 1st time I wasn't aware of the charge as I just paid 500 fils outside and they said what I paid outside was my ... Read More
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 ...
Hello, Hope you had a great long weekend! I'm not sure if I can help or answer your question, however my suggestion to you is call Canberra and speak to Viola/Mohammed Alghadr. They are very friendly and helpful (it will be faster than waiting for ... Read More
Health check by maxandsen
Hi all We are applying for our visas and we need to get a health check. Can someone please tell me what we need to get checked. I spoke with my doctor and he needs to know exactly what to check for as there could be a million and one things. Thanks ...
Please visit/Google Embassy of the State of Kuwait in/near your country, it will have all the details of what tests needs to be done. Cheers C Read More
Kuwait airport by NicoleB
Arrival The airport is fairly small. When you arrive you usually first have to go and get your Visa. Take a number & a form to fill out (you get them at the desk), have you 6 KD ready and if you are lucky, all will go fast. To get your luggage you ...
Hi Nicole, This is great info. I wish I had known when I came here 1st as I was lost for almost 1/2 an hour as did not find any instructions on how to get visa at the airport. Good thinking! Thanks C Read More
Any Lady Bookworms in Kuwait? Book Club for Women? by Viva Liban
Hello all, I have been looking for book clubs in Kuwait and came to the conclusion that it may be best to ask if anyone wanted to start a book club with me. We'd pick a book and in a month's time, we'd have it read so that we could meet up at a ...
Sounds Great!! count me in...Viva Read More
New Zealander moving to Kuwait by Judygirl
Kia Ora I'm a New Zealand woman from Christchurch. My husband and I about to move to Kuwait for his work. Can someone from New Zealand or Australia let me know what its like to live in Kuwait. What is the biggest change and culture shock. What ...
I just moved to Kuwait from Auckland been here 3 weeks and am loving it!!! Surely can recommend you few taxi guys you can stick to them if you like them! Here most of the things are done by word of mouth. If you plan to drive do get ... Read More
Ramadan 101 for Expats newly arrived to Kuwait by legacy
This is a post specifically for anyone newly arrived or anyone expected to arrive within the coming month of August, which happens to coincide with the 9th month of the Islamic Hijri calendar, Ramadan, the month of fasting for Muslims. A little ...
Excellent Legacy......this is great info.!!! I had no idea as a non-muslim I won't be allowed/fined if I eat/drink during day time in public! This is really good to know, thanks for 101 :P Please keep sending more useful info. like this. Cheers C Read More
Coming to Kuwait Fintas on 1st July ! by Sen.Josh
hey guys... i just got accepted by Safir hotel and Residence as an internship for 1 year. will be arriving on 1st of July. Hope i can make some friends there, and more surprisingly, i am the only CHINESE in the hotel.....! i wish everything ...
Hi Sen, I'm not sure if you are talking about NOC, well mine took 9 1/2 weeks to arrive!! I was told it would take 3-4 weeks. Since holiday season is going on maybe that's why it is so slow! All the best with your visa :) Read More
No objection certificate by jasmine2104
Hi, I would like to know in your experience how long did it take for you to get No objection certificate (NOC). I have been waiting for it for about 2 months now. I was supposed to start work today, but still waiting on NOC :( Thanks in advance ...
My NOC finally arrived :) :) :) looks like I'll be there soon :D Read More
No objection certificate by jasmine2104
Hi, I would like to know in your experience how long did it take for you to get No objection certificate (NOC). I have been waiting for it for about 2 months now. I was supposed to start work today, but still waiting on NOC :( Thanks in advance ...
My understanding is NOC is required which I believe is given by Ministry of Kuwait, thereafter I would need to submit the NOC + PCC + Medical to Kuwait Embassy and they would issue work visa. Since you are already in Kuwait I don't think you have ... Read More
No objection certificate by jasmine2104
Hi, I would like to know in your experience how long did it take for you to get No objection certificate (NOC). I have been waiting for it for about 2 months now. I was supposed to start work today, but still waiting on NOC :( Thanks in advance ...
Hi Jda, I shall give it a go :) thanks for the suggestion. Cheers C Read More