Maryhope1989
Filipino expat in Kuwait
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About me
Filipino, Single
Registration: 22 October 2016
Moving to Kuwait from Australia by EPHH77
Hello everybody! I'm a girl moving to Kuwait from Australia! Was just hoping to get some advice and tips from other expats that have moved to Kuwait. -is there anything that you could recommend bringing over/ have not been able to buy in ...
Hi EP, Welcome to Kuwait. Just like you, I asked a lot before coming to Kuwait. Browsing online wasn't the best way to get more info so before signing my contract I flew in twice to just get a feel of the country... I decided to move here ... Read More
Moving to Jahra
Well, you can get in touch with me if you would prefer to take hotel rooms in Al Jahra. I work in Copthorne by Millennium Al Jahra and I can refer you to my colleague for price quotations. I come to Jahra once a week because I am based in Salmiya, ... Read More
Socialization by Imsnehajain
Hey! Guys & Girls How You Doing? Don't you think its too boring every week same routine?, we should do something cool we all are here from different countries different cultures. Lets make things more colorful lets learn each others ...
Guns and Roses was great! I've got stories to say after that weekend in Dubai. :) What's the plan now guys? Read More
Socialization by Imsnehajain
Hey! Guys & Girls How You Doing? Don't you think its too boring every week same routine?, we should do something cool we all are here from different countries different cultures. Lets make things more colorful lets learn each others ...
Would be great however I'm off to Dubai this weekend for the guns and roses concert... :( Maybe another time! Read More
volleyball teams in Kuwait by SUZYSTEIN
Hello! I am moving to kuwait soon for a job opportunity and im looking for volleyball teams, clubs.... any group practicing! I have been playing for quite a while (over 15 years) and i play regularly in my country and i really don't want to ...
I wish I could join you guys. Enjoy! Read More
Help! Packages by dmw7390
Has anyone ever mailed packages to kuwait? I mailed 3 packages of all of my clothes, important books, and some personal items through USPS. I can see that they got to and "departed" Kuwait airport on January 2, but my employer still has ...
Hi DMW, Maybe you should check with the main post office in Khaitan. I waited for my boxes of 30kg each for 2 months thinking that they will ship it to the address of my employer who was my receiver, but they didn't. You have to personally ... Read More
Only in Kuwait....
On my first week here in Q8, I've been on a running gear (long pants and tshirts) in the outskirt of Salmiya, I have been asked "how much" or that some just asked me to "hop-in" by some random strangers with huge ... Read More
I can't in Kuwait so I do when I travel... by MisterStretch
What are those things that you just have to do when you are traveling away from Kuwait? I'm off to Thailand this week, where I make my home, and I have a mental list of things I "need"... 1) A drink...I wish Kuwait were like the ...
well well well gentlemen... 1. Wear comfortable clothes (not overly open but not too much of jeans and cardigans) I love summer dresses and comfortable decent walking shorts. Although its okay to walk around in that manner in Kuwait except during ... Read More
The holiday season in Kuwait
Hi Priscilla, I'll celebrate it here. Im flying to Dubai this weekend to celebrate with my Friends and Family in Dubai. Then i'll celebrate my Christmas at the Hilton in Mangaf. They have the Christmas Lighting event tonight and some ... Read More
Moving to Kuwait by dmw7390
Hi everyone, I'm an American female moving to Kuwait by myself in February. Now that my move is around the corner, I'm getting a bit anxious about how to meet people, etc. Any tips from fellow Westerners? I feel the cold feet coming on and ...
You'll surely make friends easily around here not just with Westerns but with all the different types of expats we have in the country. If you'll come with open heart and open mind, you'll learn to like it too just like many of us did. ... Read More
So what do most people here do for work? by Paidiske
Just curious. What's the mix of professions amongst the expat community?
I'm a hotelier! Am I the first one to say that? 😊 I work as a Cluster Training Manager for the Millennium and Copthorne hotels in kuwait. I've met people who work in different fields and big companies like Siemens, Mercedes, ABB and ... Read More
After some advice by Dan246
Hi there, I've just joined this forum and after some advice, as I'm interested in a job that's been offered in Kuwait I'm looking for some guidance as I'm a 37 year old single male from the UK and I'm new to all this. Any ...
Hi Dan, I hope you're move to Kuwait will be great too. As you might already must have done a lot of research about the country, make sure to come with open mind and open heart. There's so much to learn and there's so much to ... Read More
Where do all the singles meet? by thegame412
Hi, I'm new to Kuwait from UK. Would like to meet new people.
Hey there! Welcome to Kuwait. Hope you'll meet a few people soon, it's not so easy but you'll soon make your circle of "friends". In regards to your question, I wish I could help you on that. I've just moved in kuwait 2 ... Read More
IPhone screen repair near Hawally?
Send me your info and we get in touch. Read More
IPhone screen repair near Hawally?
Did you have your phone repaired yet? I got my phone broken last week too and got it repaired in munira complex for 13kwd. Let me know if you would need help. Read More
Emirates Post Office in Kuwait
Hi All, I have shipped boxes of personal stuff through Emirates Post Dubai to Kuwait. i was told it will arrive in one month but it has not arrived until now. I contacted the dubai office and they said Kuwait doesnt have any status online and I ... Read More
Trip to Al Jahra from Salmiya. Recommend a driver by Maryhope1989
Hi All, I am new to Kuwait and part of my job would need me to travel to Jahra, 4 times a month. What are the options available for a safe trip to Jahra from Salmiya and what are the estimated costs involved? Can you refer a trusted driver or ...
I downloaded career however they don't do trips to Jahra... I've contacted a few others and they've recommended drivers they're connected to. Thank you. Read More
Trip to Al Jahra from Salmiya. Recommend a driver by Maryhope1989
Hi All, I am new to Kuwait and part of my job would need me to travel to Jahra, 4 times a month. What are the options available for a safe trip to Jahra from Salmiya and what are the estimated costs involved? Can you refer a trusted driver or ...
Hi Dana, Thank you, that's very kind of you. I have spoken to 2 companies and yes the rates are that high. 15KWD x 2 x 4. That means, ill be spending quite an amount of money. KWD 120 a month for 4 days in Al Jahra, what a life. Nevertheless, ... Read More
Trip to Al Jahra from Salmiya. Recommend a driver by Maryhope1989
Hi All, I am new to Kuwait and part of my job would need me to travel to Jahra, 4 times a month. What are the options available for a safe trip to Jahra from Salmiya and what are the estimated costs involved? Can you refer a trusted driver or ...
MS, Thank you for the reply. Having only one reply on this thread from yesterday, I kind of get why. It's not easy. I'll definitely try to find a driver that can take me Al Jahra, hence i'll have to take a taxi that will be willing to ... Read More
Trip to Al Jahra from Salmiya. Recommend a driver
Hi All, I am new to Kuwait and part of my job would need me to travel to Jahra, 4 times a month. What are the options available for a safe trip to Jahra from Salmiya and what are the estimated costs involved? Can you refer a trusted driver or ... Read More
why are people on this forum so closed off? by ciaragaga003
I recently registered with dis forum to make friends bt all my attempts has been rebuffed or ignored, which kinda made me sad but its ok. So am postin dis so people can give me dia reasons for doin dat, thanx all
Hi Ciaragaga, It would be great if you could have a photo of you. We like seeing who we are talking to. I saw two of your messages, my bad for not replying. Welcome to Kuwait and have a good one here. Cheers, Mary Read More
From Dubai to Kuwait, New but not so new here by Maryhope1989
Hi Everyone, I have just moved to Kuwait 2 weeks ago after living and working in Dubai, UAE for nealy 4 years. I am here to meet new people. I have been in Kuwait before for visits but now I am here for work. Below are places in Kuwait that I ...
Hi Moh, you're very helpful! we need more of you in this life. I will definitely check out those other sites but looks like not much is happening in Meetup.com. :) I pretty much have things scheduled for this week, like work, work and some ... Read More
From Dubai to Kuwait, New but not so new here by Maryhope1989
Hi Everyone, I have just moved to Kuwait 2 weeks ago after living and working in Dubai, UAE for nealy 4 years. I am here to meet new people. I have been in Kuwait before for visits but now I am here for work. Below are places in Kuwait that I ...
Hi Dana, That is very kind of you, thank you! Q8's weather is getting better now :) Cheers to better days. Mary Read More
From Dubai to Kuwait, New but not so new here
Hi Everyone, I have just moved to Kuwait 2 weeks ago after living and working in Dubai, UAE for nealy 4 years. I am here to meet new people. I have been in Kuwait before for visits but now I am here for work. Below are places in Kuwait that I ... Read More
Are you happy in Kuwait? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Kuwait? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in your ...
This is very well said... Read More