Grayline
English looking for information about Kuwait
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Registration: 19 December 2012
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5-a-side football - you guys might call it soccer! by Grayline
Hi I am new to Kuwait (from the UK) this is my second week. I havenÂ’t played 11-a-side or 5-a-side football for a few years but keen to get back into some football. Anyone who is interested or can point me in the right direction it would be much ...
We'll soon have enough for 6 or 7 aside!! I think Carl / the other guys are working on getting a pitch sorted for this weekend Read More
Computers & Phones by Carlywurly
Is it cheaper if I purchase a new laptop in the UK or wait until I get to Kuwait? And if yes which store? Also, already have an Iphone. Which network is the best/cheapest for pay as you go tariff until I am resident in Kuwait?
You can also just go in and buy a pay as you go Sim (called 'pre-paid' in Kuwait)costs about 5KD. You will need to get your iPhone unblocked though or the sim won't work. I just went into Future (like carphone warehouse) and bought a pre-paid ... 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 ...
+1 for Wisker A friend of mine is currently waiting for his civil ID to be processed, he has hired a car on just a UK licience. Don't just rent from the airport - if you shop around you'll get a much better deal. You might want to see the driving ... 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 ...
Hey Carlywurly, I am also trying to navigate this process - having been here 3 weeks I hope I am at least some way into the civil ID process (my employer also a major retailler here - maybe the same one as you? has submitted the docs, i'v had ... Read More
5-a-side football - you guys might call it soccer! by Grayline
Hi I am new to Kuwait (from the UK) this is my second week. I havenÂ’t played 11-a-side or 5-a-side football for a few years but keen to get back into some football. Anyone who is interested or can point me in the right direction it would be much ...
Come on there must be another 2!! I have some leads to follow up at work so will let you know how I get on Read More
5-a-side football - you guys might call it soccer!
Hi I am new to Kuwait (from the UK) this is my second week. I havenÂ’t played 11-a-side or 5-a-side football for a few years but keen to get back into some football. Anyone who is interested or can point me in the right direction it would be much ... Read More
Landing on Monday by Raptornick
Hi All, I will be joining you all on Monday.....after much fun with my paperwork before I even left the UK. Lol !!! Once settled I would be interested in powerboating, sailing, scuba diving plus a bit of socialising.....any help will be gratefully ...
Hey Nick, I am on week 2 - still loving the heat but not the sand storms. The UK is still freezing by all accounts! Enjoy Nick Read More
Moving with my young fanily to Kuwait in August! by clarewhite28
Hi there, I'm new to this. I have just accepted a job offer so I'll be arriving in Kuwait in August. We'll be living in Salwa and would be interested in meeting other families with small children (my kids are 1 and 2) My hubby is a footy fanatic and ...
Hi Clare, This is week 2 in Kuwait for me (from the UK) my wife and 3 boys (aged 5,4 and 1) are still in the UK but coming over once we can sort out all of the paperwork etc and I get settled into the new job ... I am still loving the heat, that ... Read More
Kitesurfing by maxandsen
Hey Guys Does anyone here kitesurf or know of a group that does? My husband and I want to learn. Thanks
I've seen some kite surfing in Kuwait on youtube - any updates on this? Has anyone been out or organisaed anything? Read More
Super Excited - UK Expat coming soon
I have been reading all the great info on the site for a few weeks now and was over in Kuwait last week for job interviews. I just had a call and have been offered the job - all the details sounds great so I'm super happy! My wife is in an all day ... Read More