@Wisker
New Zealander expat in Kuwait
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About me
New Zealander
Lives in Egaila
Speaks English
Registration: 04 April 2013
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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
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 ...
Shrin Yes it is. Read More
What do you love or dislike about living in the Middle East? by Julie_miles
Hello I'm Julie I've been living In Jordan, Amman since July, 2012. I moved here from America to get married and be with my husband to wait for his visa to go through. We finally got the news last night for his interview date at the American ...
Julie I wish you the very best of luck for your future. You're one of the brave girls to marry a Middle Eastern guy. Lily 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 by gstar
Hi, I was hoping some could give me some information on this school. Any comments from teachers currently working there would be greatly appreciated. Many Thanks
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