Chinu
@jasmine2104
New Zealander expat in Kuwait
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About me
New Zealander
Lives in Mangaf
Speaks English, Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi
Registration: 11 May 2011
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?
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 ([url=http://www.arabtimesonline.com/NewsDetails/tabid/96/smid/414/ArticleID/184078/reftab/36/Default.aspx]link[/url]) regarding something all expats are familiar ...
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
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
[b]Arrival[/b] 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 ...
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
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
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 ...
Thank you all for your response, I'm just getting apprehensive as just sitting home with no income. If only I had better indication of time I could have continued working :( I'll just cross my fingers and be patient. Read More
No objection certificate
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 ... Read More
Breakdown of living cost
Hi, Can you please provide me with detailed living cost in q8 if a single person is staying in 2-3 bedroom apartment: Cost of electricity per month: Cost of Power connection Connection cost for landline phone (house phone) Cost of house phone ... Read More
Rental closer to Sabhan (Subhan) Industrial area. by jasmine2104
Hello All, I'm new to the forum, I found everybody's comments and input here very helpful :). It is great to see everybody helping out each other. I'm looking forward to moving to Kuwait by Mid July and would be working in Sabhan industrial area. ...
Hi, me again how are following areas? Mahboula Egaila Salwa Are these suburbs closer to Subhan? Please let me know. Thanks! C Read More
Rental closer to Sabhan (Subhan) Industrial area. by jasmine2104
Hello All, I'm new to the forum, I found everybody's comments and input here very helpful :). It is great to see everybody helping out each other. I'm looking forward to moving to Kuwait by Mid July and would be working in Sabhan industrial area. ...
Appreciate everybody's response, it is great help! Read More
Rental closer to Sabhan (Subhan) Industrial area. by jasmine2104
Hello All, I'm new to the forum, I found everybody's comments and input here very helpful :). It is great to see everybody helping out each other. I'm looking forward to moving to Kuwait by Mid July and would be working in Sabhan industrial area. ...
Thank you Moo and Legacy for your quick reply :) Legacy whiteware aka Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, stove top & oven etc. Read More
Rental closer to Sabhan (Subhan) Industrial area.
Hello All, I'm new to the forum, I found everybody's comments and input here very helpful :). It is great to see everybody helping out each other. I'm looking forward to moving to Kuwait by Mid July and would be working in Sabhan industrial area. ... Read More