adamjsavage
3/2/2008 09:54 EST
I'm a university professor of marketing who is considering a job offer.
(1) Is there a mandatory retirement age for private sector workers in Kuwait, or can private sector employees continue working as long as their work is satisfactory? UAE law states that contracts cannot be extended, or new contracts issued, after a person reaches age 70.
(2) The Ministry of Higher Education has recently approved two new universites. Does anyone know what they are and have any contact information.
(3) I have a house cat that can be certified completely disease free. What's the process for bringing a healthy cat into Kuwait?
(4) I have a 2004 Toyota Corolla LE with VERY low mileage that's been well maintained. I'm a non-smoker and the car has no tobacco smell. I like the car and can ship it to Kuwait for USD 2000. Am I better off selling it and buying another in Kuwait?
(5) My dependent Mother will need a competent, English-speaking, live-in maid / attendant. I've had very good experiences with Filipinos. Is there a service I can contact and what is the approximate cost per month for such a live-in?
(6) I have US electrical / electronic items including a new Samsung LCD HD TV. Can I use an adapter for 220 DC current or is the broadcast signal incompatable? I expect to use high speed Internet broadcasts for the TV and Skype for international phone calls.
(7) I have a good DVD collection of motion pictures. Where can I get a list of approved / disapproved titles so I don't bring in something illegal.
(8) In the UAE there is mandatory testing for HIV and other communicable diseases. I view this as a legitimate public health action. Is such testing part of life in Kuwait?
Thanks for any information on any of these items.
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Dubie
3/3/2008 01:00 EST
4) Sell the car or store it until you return to US. Dont bring it to Kuwait.
5) There is no shortage of Philipino and other expatriate maids in Kuwait who will be pleased to work for an American. Your employer should be able to guide you in employment procedure. It is not expensive to employ a maid.
6) Don't bring 110v appliances. Sell them in US. You can buy cheap 2nd hand when you arrive. Don't expect to use HighSpeed Internet. there is only slow-speed internet in Kuwait (even at premium prices). Although Skype is technicall illegal (to protect the phone companies) it works fine and the restriction is impossible to enforce.
7) By all means bring your DVDs. There is no list of banned titles and you should have no problems. If you are unlucky to be searched they will simply confiscate offending items.
8) As part of the residency process you will be screened for HIV, Hepatitis & TB.
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Streep
3/6/2008 17:07 EST
We're moving to Kuwait and have been told we cannot bring any DVD's by RCA/Columbia - something to do with Israel - do you know anything about this?
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adamjsavage
3/11/2008 10:39 EST
Re DVD titles, I think that some titles / studios are banned but have been unable to find a current list.
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sakeenahq8
From: Kuwait
3/21/2008 01:18 EST
No one answered your cat question, so I will. It would be cruel in my opinion to subject your cat to the immigration procedures here, they will quarantine her for up to a month in a building that is not air conditioned well. Very few survive the trip. Your best bet is to find her a nice home in the states.
Sakeenah
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