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Kuwait: Having a baby in Kuwait:
Last night I met a lovely Irish professional, from the new Hyatt Hospital next to the Jabryia Blood Bank in Kuwait, visable when driving along the 4th Ring Road, who said they specifically opened to specialise in birth, ante/post natal, gyno services and all women's health stuff - sounds really worth a visit ?
Kuwait: Moving to Kuwait!:
By networking through us, we will find you an Arabic Tutor and ladies will tell you about gyms, hair salons, cinemas, shops, etc.
Cost free event, 31st August 2006, Thursday 6pm.
Expat ladies from the west are invited to a free traditional Kuwaiti dinner and familiarization briefing on local Arab culture in a Royal Marquee, to network, meet and greet female expats from all backgrounds in the west, wishing to meet western newcomers, as well as long-termers. Such are invited to this free social event in the Royal Marquee at the Grand Mosque by the Stock Exchange and Seif Palace, along the panoramic Arabian Gulf Road, Qibla, Kuwait.
Whether western expat ladies are returning from annual vacation or newly arrived for the first time -
Alhlan wa sahlan! Welcome to Kuwait!
Email now please to reserve a Free Ticket.
Kuwait Cultural Complex
Gulf Road
Kuwait
[00965] 2473717 Ext 112
english@britishbureaux.com
Kuwait: Westerners ask about a myriad of topics or matters of concern:
Since 1st August 2006, Sats/Mons/Weds between 5pm-8pm in response to innumerous enquiries from non-Muslim Westerners speaking English, a Government Ministry provides a confidential 'Q & A' line to call Kuwait 2417117 and 'Ask the Grand Mosque'.
Westerners enjoy free internet access to check email during visits and obtain facts more quickly about the way of life or local customs, by speaking to its welcoming Western staff with a similar mind-set, in the Centre that is open to serve them. Visitors often marvel at the beautiful architecture and book ahead for Grand Mosque Guided Tours in English.
Why? Non-Muslim Westerners ask about a myriad of topics or matters of concern. For example, on how Islam relates
to their friends, family or career in the Gulf. Questions on local culture, customs, amenities, the rights of women, inheritance, accommodation, salaries, property, marriage, divorce, child-rearing, praying or schooling. "Kuwait will become a shining example of moderation for the world." declared Abdullah Al-Maatouq, Minister of Awqaf & Islamic Affairs, optimistically when opening the first out of five centres. People emailed me asking to post this as a topic.
Kuwait: anyone else worried?:
With utmost respect to you and personal experiences, you did not include Kuwait amongst locations not enjioyed. In fact, many Westerners would agree with me on one point here I believe - life here in Kuwait is somewhat different and can be really great! Direct emails on any topics welcome: english@britishbureaux.com
Kuwait: at home mom - hubby working out contract details:
Embrace the culture, is an excellent suggestion - get to know real Kuwaiti people too. I have enjoyed more than five years to date here. Before, during and after you have internet in your Kuwait apartment, surf the web free and do your emailing at a comfortable location near the Stock Exchange, central Kuwait.
Dynamic management ensures that hospitality abounds for Westerners at the Grand Mosque. Cool refreshments provided!
Activities that will be available at its Kuwait Cultural Complex include Arabic Calligraphy, Islamic Art, Arabic Cuisine and Islamic Architecture, as well as scheduled Grand Mosque Guided Tours.
The Complex, which will eventually establish five centres, opened its first, called the 'Westerners Perception of Islam Centre' (WPIC) in May 2006 at the Grand Mosque, on the panoramic Gulf Road near Seif Palace. In response to innumerous enquiries from non-Muslim Westerners speaking English, the Centre started to provide a separate confidential landline for them, from 1st August 2006, to call Kuwait 2417117 in confidence, and 'Ask the Grand Mosque'. Non-Muslim Westerners ask about a myriad of topics or matters of concern to them. For example, on how Islam relates
to their friends, family or career in the Gulf. Questions on local culture, customs, amenities, the rights of women, salaries, property, inheritance, marriage, divorce, child-rearing, praying or schooling. "Kuwait will become a shining example of moderation for the world." declared Abdullah Al-Maatouq, Minister of Awqaf & Islamic Affairs, optimistically when opening the first out of five facilities.
Westerners enjoy free internet access to check email during visits and obtain facts more quickly about the way of life or local customs, by speaking to its welcoming staff with a similar mind-set, in the Centre that is open to serve them. Visitors often marvel at the beautiful architecture and book ahead for Grand Mosque Guided Tours in English.
Kuwaiti, British, American, European and Arab staff are most pleased to welcome Westerners to use resources of the Library and a Diwanyia as an Adults' Tea Lounge. Free information is provided and friendly dialogue enjoyed at the WPIC, which encourages mutual understanding, respect and peaceful harmony between western visitors and Kuwaitis, as well as Muslim Arab citizens throughout the Arabian Gulf region and beyond. They would even introduce you to more stay-at-home Mums in Kuwait!
Kuwait: moving to kuwait:
With respect, they may have suggested u reside in Salwa, however u are not obligated to do so. Salwa is one of the rare areas where the streets are dead, except for passing traffic. U would go out and see just boring house walls and villas in the forthcoming sweltering heat, with no Shopping Mall or Coffee Bar to enter, plus poor provision in the local Co-op for food and sundries. The nearest place to tell friends to meet u for coffee would be at large 5 star hotels on the nearby coastline in Gulf Road such as the SAS, Palms or Regency Palace. Respectfully, based on experience of many western people known here, I would say that Salmyia is a more appropriate location for u, with 24 hour service at Sultan Centre Store that sells really everything, has a coffee bar and restaurant ... where westerners buy their good quality, fresh or frozen food too. Entertainment, malls, cinemas all abound in Salmyia. There are lovely new apartments there, both furnished and unfurnished. U could start with a furnished one for a month until u become acquainted with Kuwait, then choose your next step ? To provide free info based on our experience costs us nothing and we long termers welcome any queries because we know how difficult it can be for new arrivals ! Been there, done it, got the T-shirt ..... but love working/living in Kuwait !
Kuwait: Worker age restriction?:
There is a legal limit to start new staff - age 57, but as with much else - exceptions are made for many matters here in Kuwait. Lots of westerners retire as teachers at home - and come to Kuwait for work.
Kuwait: private tutoring?:
Hi ! I have been here in Kuwait for 5 years. You could earn KD 15 cash in hand each session for 'one-on-one' per hour doing English Language Tuition, privately or work Part-time at an Institute that holds classs courses during the evening shift period of 4pm to 9pm but is only around KD 6 per hour and paid at the end of each month. There are also a lot of Arab professionals as private clients requiring Tuition to improve their fluent English at a lower hourly rate, but many in number, so profit potential is clear. [Technically, people are only supposed to have one job here and to be working only for that employer - Kafil in Arabic. That is, whomsoever is the legal sponsor on work permit / Iqama. Seasoned expats here between 25 years and newly arrived of 5 months, look forward to doing a free familiarisation tour here, to explain the ins and outs of it all, whatever the query lol, if u join us for coffee.
Kuwait: mahjong, anyone?:
Hello! Please peruse the monthly Kuwait Western Ladies' Event on ExpatExchange.com for August 31st 2006.
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