New members of the Kuwait forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018

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Hi all,
Currently in discussions with a company in Kuwait to maybe make a move in a few months.  Have traveled to Kuwait a few times and lived in the Middle East for a number of years.  Looking at getting some answers to questions around Housing, costs, areas, schools etc. so if there is anybody out there who can advise - Fantastic!!
Also looking for advice on things to do for the wife &kids, any after school activities, coffee groups, etc. to get them introduced to the community and making friends..
Thanks in advance to all
D.

Hello Kelly and welcome on board.

Welcome to Kuwait. My name is Michael, I live in Salmiya which is on 4th ring road. I like to have friends from Different parts of the world to know their culture. If you choose to, We may meet in a public place like any mall for a coffee to know each other.  Thank you

yes its safe

your welcome in Kuwait

Hi all,

I will be moving to kuwait with my husband and small child in August as we have been offered teaching jobs. We havnt received our visa's yet and it seems to be taking a rather long time. Is this normal procedure? We will be living around th mahboula area. I hope I will be able to meet up with other expats and be able to socialise

Thanks
Taab

Hi
My name is khan from India, I arrived 3 days ago and i have no one here in kuwait just me like an alien

Hello Khan and welcome on board.
You are not alone there are a lot of expats here☺

Thanks ...................

Mahboula ,,,,,! I live in mahboula near "Grand Hyper"

Hello all,

I am Rebeca and my family and I moved to Kuwait this past Sunday. My husband is in the oil and gas business, taking us from our home country of Venezuela to Houston and now here.

We are currently finding which school is the best fit for our kids, looking into family activities (such as joining a club or something to that effect) and just getting to know the country and our way around.

Any tips or recommendations will be greatly appreciated!

Thank you in advance!

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Hello everybody! I'm Pedro, I'm from Venezuela and soon I'll be moving to Kuwait to work for KIPIC. I'm open to meet and know different cultures and also to share whatever a good coffee might bring along.

Have a great day,

Pedro

All the luck Farah,

Hi Kelly,

I'll be moving to Kuwait this year and love to work out also! Perhaps we can keep in touch and meet up for a work out session

Best,
AI.

Hello, I am Noor and been living here for a while. Currently working in an Interior design and fitout company. I will be glad to get know different cultures and different people or even to work together.
Thanks,

Noor Najeeb

I m already in kuwait but no friends .... i join this group to have more n more friends

Hi though i am  ot in kuwait but soon would be there you consider me one among your friend.

Hi all, I'm Serkan. Been in Kuwait for 3 months with my wife.

I'm a finance manager who is currently seeking a job and looking to make friends.

Best

hi this is vickey i am canada born indian cheers,working as doc here

Hi bharani
Dr shashikala here
practicing dentist
nice to know u
where do u live
I live in salmiya
pm me ***

Hello,

My name is Ahmed Sultan, Egyptian, born, raised and living in Kuwait since loooong time. I'm working as a BDM in a well known engineering group in the field of Fire & Security. Soon, I'm preparing to move from Kuwait soon, still confused between choosing Australia or Canada.

If anyone need any sort of information or assistance, I will be more than happy to help.

Hi welcome to Kuwait i am Mohamad from Kuwait . If any one need  help or information ask me pleas 😊

Hello everyone,
Am Jordan,Just moved to town few months back,
Transferred to work for a company for 2years... maybe more🤷‍♂️
looking to make good friends, go for a run, work out, grab a coffee.....

Hi Kelly...

I am looking out for a Korean national for an accounting job.

Please let me know if interested

Thanks,
Pr

Hi Everyone,
I've just been offered a job in Kuwait, Sharq at a gym! Really excited but also really nervous!
I would be traveling alone and would really appreciate any info about living just to hopefully put me at ease with the big Move!
Thanks for any help.
Danielle

Hi Danielle
Welcome on board. Don't be nervous. Life is safe and peaceful in Kuwait. Life here is easygoing. The country is full of expatriates like you from all over the world which is nice to learn new cultures. Make sure your gym provide accommodation and transportation.
I recommend you to go through the forum and read other topics about life in Kuwait , you will find more details about cost and prices.

Regards

Hi.

I've just posted a panicked, desperate topic on the Visa section of the forum, so thought I should do the polite thing and come here to introduce myself!

My wife has started a teaching position with one of the International schools over here so we got into Kuwait at the end of August with our 2 young kids from Shropshire, England.  We're here until June 2019, possibly till the year after depending on how well we like it here.

While my wife works and our children are at school, I'm planning on taking some time to practise my drawing and writing and also see if I can get to grips with Arabic (not liking my chances to be honest!).  I had hoped to find some work out here, but having done a bit of research, that seems an unlikely prospect.  Back in the UK I formerly worked in roles which revolved around IT Infrastructure deployment (Project-manager type stuff rather than technical).  I took a break from that about 2 years ago and have been working as a self-employed plasterer up until we packed up and came out here. 

I've joined the forum mainly so that I can draw on the wealth of experience that seems to reside here... all of the other expats I've met so far work at the same school as my wife and all seem as lost and clueless as we do currently!  I'd love to find out if my negative assumptions about finding work here are correct, and also would love to find out what other people here do to occupy themselves and their kids (we don't have a massive income and already seem to be running out of things to do with the children).

Thanks for taking the time to read!

Welcome ShopshireLad,

There is no (legal) way for your wife to sponsor your residency as I mentioned in the other thread. Once you clarify and hopefully resolve that, the rest is much easier.

Many thanks (again!)

My wife has clearly been given duff information by the school she's working at.  Not exactly surprised... they have not met expectations in any way so far.

Hello All
My name is Yasmin and I've been born and raised in Kuwait since 24 years!
Anyone would like to socialize ?

Hi everyone, I am a Chinese and has been here for 3 years.  Life in Kuwait is a bit boring and lonely if there is no friend who could talk with you and dine together.  I just don't like to eat alone.  Hope I could make some friends to have a better social life.

Contact me any time you feel boring

Greetings everyone Stan here from the USA, Texas and Tennessee to be exact.  I am not exactly new to Kuwait, but I have never been here as a full time resident.  I was in country about a month ago and now awaiting my residency visa before coming back which I believe to be soon now.  I hope to meet up with others living here in Kuwait and do fun things, eat great food, learn many things and share my experiences as well.
-Stanimal

Hi
My name is salem mohammad , iam from a  Kuwait Citizen, iam in this website to meet new people and i want to hire a team in our organization.

Hi Stan & Salem and welcome on board.

Hi All ,
Akhi , Indian , Im having a family of 4 , currently residing in Bahrain , planning to move to Kuwait in early 2019.

You are welcome in Kuwait always