@justfedup
Ethiopian expat in Kuwait
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About me
Ethiopian
Lives in Salmiya
Speaks English, Arabic
Registration: 04 January 2014
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Kuwait expats social gathering -Friday (July 27th) by Moo
Hello Everyone, I am planning to organize a social gathering on next Friday (July 27th). This gathering is for both new and old Expats in Kuwait, whether you have recently moved to Kuwait or you have only lived here for a while, you are welcome to ...
I suggest a gathering be made well into September when most people would be back from vacations. I'd be in too. Read More
Kayaking, fishing and paddle boarding by US_beach_girl
Hi, I'm new. Was here 10yrs ago. I have seen video of people kayaking and fishing and I'm told there is an inlet type area south of Fahaheel that people kayak and SUP. Does anyone know where this place is or some other place to put in a ...
Most probably the videos you've seen are taken in Khairan (south of Fahaheel). It's an area full of chalets and many people go there for swimming and other water activities. As to where to store a kayak I have no idea tbh. Many people go ... Read More
Convert USA Driving license to Kuwait DL by jesarabia45
Is it possible to convert a USA, California DL into Kuwait DL, if not working? Am on resident visa here in Kuwait. Thanks
Please check out this thread: Driving in Kuwait @Ribosom sums it up in one of the replies. Read More
bf/gf living together in kuwait? possible? by hiko21
I've been reading a lot of forums saying yea it's ok for westerns to liver together as a couple even if they are not married, but what if you are not a Western? I'm an Arab (non kuwaiti) and I'm working in kuwait, my gf is Latin and ...
It's funny that it's the haris (janitor) you should be worried about, not the police. Read More
New rule in renewing driver's licence by JJq8
Hi there, Yesterday I went to Al-Assimah(Government) traffic department to renew my driver's license. They told us they dont process applications without "Mandoob"! Last year, when I transferred my Canadian driver's license to ...
The renewal process should be done much easier than this, it can be through internet or phone call and the expiry should be longer than a year.I feel from your comment that you're new to Kuwait :P You are right it should very much be so. But I ... Read More
Legalities of Living in Kuwait by Steavi-lei
Hi Everyone! My partner is possibly moving to Kuwait to work in the health profession and I wanted to see if anyone could please help with some information about the process of me going along also? We're not married and currently live together ...
The concept of "living in together" does not exist in Kuwait from the laws perspective, BUT it is widely practiced as per what I have seen. I'm not an expert of the law, however I can say that privacy is very well respected in Kuwait ... Read More
Insurance coverage in Kuwait by Kenjee
Hello everyone, Moving abroad requires adequate insurance coverage. What type of insurance expatriates need the most in Kuwait: health, house or liability insurance? All of them? Do they come as a package? Are there other insurance ...
I have never benefited from insurance except for the public health insurance available in Kuwait. I believe it's a waste of money. - Health insurance is mandatory. Public costs 40 KD for dependents less than 18 years of age and 50 otherwise. An ... Read More
New rule in renewing driver's licence by JJq8
Hi there, Yesterday I went to Al-Assimah(Government) traffic department to renew my driver's license. They told us they dont process applications without "Mandoob"! Last year, when I transferred my Canadian driver's license to ...
Rule of thumb in government offices in Kuwait: Ask more than one employee. The range of answers you would get is sometimes astonishing, the challenge is finding the right one. Read More
Traffic Cam Issued Citations by wiilrock612
I am very familiar with the game and how it's played in America when it comes to contracting in the statutory law system and how to refuse it with things like this. But, here in Kuwait when the system is attempting theft against a person, who ...
Just received a message from Ministry of Interior that I have another traffic violation (red light) on 14th May at around 9:00 PM. I went back to my pictures and messages from that day (yeah, I went through them all) and found out that on that ... Read More
Traffic Cam Issued Citations by wiilrock612
I am very familiar with the game and how it's played in America when it comes to contracting in the statutory law system and how to refuse it with things like this. But, here in Kuwait when the system is attempting theft against a person, who ...
I would never park in a special needs parking lot. However, just last month a ticket was issued for me and I'm 110% sure I never committed this violation. Even the ticket slip was not left on my car (they normally leave this small yellow ... 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 ...
1300 kwd salary car allowance 100 kwd/ month telephone allowance 50 kwd /month house allowance 350 kwd/month Schooling 1500 kwd / child/ year. Is it a good offer ? family / 4 memberTake it Read More
New to Kuwait from England would like to meet Expats. Where? by dannyamy1
Hi everyone I'm new in Kuwait my husband been out here three years , I and my daughter who 19 would like to know is there any places where you can meet expats ,We are English come from Liverpool in England , My daughter is looking to make new ...
Looking for friends in Kuwait? - Meetup.com - Internations.org - Facebook expat groups You can follow the activities going on in Kuwait (not so many in the summer though) and make friends on the go: - CEEKuwait (Instagram) - ahmadimusicgroup.com ... Read More
Information regarding higher education in Kuwait by fatoma_meme
Hello! Well I am a regular student here in a private school in Kuwait attending my last year of school after summer inshaAllah. So all I wanted to know was if there any higher educational institutes here for a student like me who has done her ...
You could have a chance in Kuwait university even if you graduated in a university outside of Kuwait, provided all your certificates are accredited and attested. This is what happened with some of my colleagues in the Master of Science program in ... Read More
Looking For Scaffolding & Audio Video Production Companies in Kuwait by sajidaj
Looking For Scaffolding & Audio Video Production Companies in Kuwait i am looking for Scaffolding, Grand Stand Seating,Audio, Video Production Companies in Kuwait for one of a outdoor event
@Legacy I think what you're talking about is ROMCO in Bayrut street. Yes they have instruments and equipment but I believe @sajidaj is asking for a bit more than that. Just look around in the area there are other companies. Read More
Pilipina marrying a Turkish man? by Singamsd
Hi I am a Pilipina wanted to marry a Turkish man.... we are both living here in Kuwait...I am a christian and he is a muslim...are we allowed to marry here ?and I dont have a plan to be come a muslim and what are the requirements?please help me.... ...
It's almost as easy as @Legacy described but there are a couple of things to take care of. In case you consider converting, you would need to get an Islam Declaration letter (I don't remember now from where but it should be from either IPC ... Read More