waqas
Caymanian expat in Kuwait
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About me
Caymanian
Lives in Kuwait City
Speaks English, Urdu, Punjabi
Registration: 15 June 2009
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Chronic diseases and residency
Hi all Good day Any update on the link below. Is it for new residencies or it is applied to existing or renewable residencies.... https://m.khaleejtimes.com/region/kuwait/Kuwait-wont-give-residency-permits-to-expats-with-diabetes,-high-BP This ... Read More
Maids: Live-in by waqas
Hi all Just wondering if anyone can recommend reliable agency for providing liv-in maids. An idea about cost involved would be appreciated. Apart from agency service, are there other means to arrange domestic help on live-in basis? Regards Waqas
Thanks lagecy. Will look into that option. Rgds Waqas Read More
Maids: Live-in by waqas
Hi all Just wondering if anyone can recommend reliable agency for providing liv-in maids. An idea about cost involved would be appreciated. Apart from agency service, are there other means to arrange domestic help on live-in basis? Regards Waqas
Mariam thanks for the useful info. I will visit the places u mentioned. Will try to provide better living to at least one individual. Rgds Waqas Read More
Maids: Live-in
Hi all Just wondering if anyone can recommend reliable agency for providing liv-in maids. An idea about cost involved would be appreciated. Apart from agency service, are there other means to arrange domestic help on live-in basis? Regards Waqas Read More
Rent or Buy a car? (driving in Kuwait for the first time) by morningdue
Hello, What are the advantages of renting/leasing a car, compared to buying one? Thanks
Hmm. .. I saw it on top of the auto section. ...strange....anyways intention was information. .. :) Read More
Rent or Buy a car? (driving in Kuwait for the first time) by morningdue
Hello, What are the advantages of renting/leasing a car, compared to buying one? Thanks
to add to my earlier post: renting vs leasing vs buying...it all comes down to your personal choice and how you look at it. every individual has his/her own way of looking at it. there is no right vs wrong or good vs bad.... its all about your ... Read More
Rent or Buy a car? (driving in Kuwait for the first time) by morningdue
Hello, What are the advantages of renting/leasing a car, compared to buying one? Thanks
Laszlo Leasing is just renting.... the yard stick is depreciation. if the leased amount (which will be sum of lease/month+ insurance+ down payment) is less than depreciation over the leased period then lease it else buy it as some vehicles have more ... Read More
lowest air fares by sultan talimaso
I will be going on vacation this coming March 2014 and I am starting to plan ahead. I need to get the lowest air fare this early. Anybody who can give directions and tips?
Well try al jazeera airline. u will be amazed what they offer especially for UAE....... but condition is that u need to book well in advance. jazeeraairways.com/ site I use for international travel is cheapoair.com good luck and happy ... Read More
work permit by waqas
Hi all How long normally it takes to process work permit? for KOC I am currently working in Abu Dhabi. Rgds Waqas
TriniMario thanks for your detailed reply. I was told that initially I would receive work permit with 3 months validity (for which I have already submitted police clearance by AD police, medical tests, passport and bachelor degree copy to recruiter ... Read More
work permit
Hi all How long normally it takes to process work permit? for KOC I am currently working in Abu Dhabi. Rgds Waqas Read More
sponsoring parents by waqas
Hi Can i sponsor my father in kuwait to live with me? he is dependent on me. Rgds Waqas
lol (guessing..........!!!) Ribosom, thnx for ur reply by the way how high u need to sponsor? Cheers Waqas Read More
sponsoring parents
Hi Can i sponsor my father in kuwait to live with me? he is dependent on me. Rgds Waqas Read More
North American food in Abu Dhabi? by cwilde
Hi, I've been hearing that there are stores around the city that cater to specific areas of the world; is this true? I'm interested in picking up a few things specific to Canada that I'm guessing I won't be able to find while in UAE (ex. Kraft ...
Yep cwidle, u will find pretty much everything here. All brands and types are available in super marts or hyper marts (LuLu, Carrefour, Geanet, Spinneys etc) so no worries.........u will definitely find Heinz ketchup, not so sure about kraft peanut ... Read More
Canadians in Abu Dhabi/Dubai by cwilde
Hi All, So my wife and I are moving to Abu Dhabi in 1 months time, and I've been given some amazing advice from all of the people here on the º£½ÇÂÒÂ× forums, BUT, I wanted to find out from all the Canadians what's missing from back home.. I ...
cwidle well, one thing u will find similar b/w two places is temerature but with + sign. Abu Dhabi (Dubai) is a wonderful place to live, a vibrant and plusating city with lot of things to do...from beaches to deserts...malls to ... Read More
Electronics-voltage conversion by waqas
Hi all I bought a 60inch LED in Canada couple of months ago and now now had to move to AD. Is there any chance that it might work here keeping in mind different voltage and broadcasting system? an encouraging reply will save my huge investment ...
Guys Just an update. I will bring along following (from Canada): For system conversion: (form NTSC to PAL) 220giftcenter.com/Com_World_CMD-RF1080p_PAL_RF_TV_Tuner_to_NTSC_HDMI_Video_Converter.htm For voltage ... Read More