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The
typical scenario for newcomers to Kuwait is that the working
partner gets a lot of information in the working environment,
both relevant and unfortunately in some cases totally
irrelevant. It then becomes very difficult to ensure that
accurate information reaches the household in good time. Our
integration service provides either qualitative information
sessions or preplanned city drive-arounds whenever the
expatriate family needs it.
Family members who are not usually employed tend to suffer
because they do not have the opportunity to interact with other
people in a working environment, where there is a natural
exchange of information. The
most important aspect of expat orientation is that it should involve
the whole family i.e. those who normally need the most
re-assurance and local information.
Kuwait is an
interesting country that offers the prepared mind a
wealth of wonderful experiences, great career opportunities
and truly unique cross cultural expat interaction. Our intention
is to provide you with relevant information about expat life in
Kuwait. Please contact us on
info@expatserviceskuwait.com for any additional information,
or topics and issues not covered thus far. See our
tips.
Our
integration programs allow you to ask questions and allay any
fears that
you my have about life in Kuwait. It is often said that the
first 6 months in Kuwait are the worst, or once you’ve survived
the first 6 months that you’ll be OK! Although there is
undoubtedly a lot of truth to this, it is our opinion that
“suffering the 6 month blues” is most probably due to a lack of
planning and preparation prior to arriving in Kuwait. Our
orientation programs are designed not only to welcome you to
Kuwait but to prepare you for what life in Kuwait is all about,
how to prosper in our unique cultural environment, how to get
mobile, and how to get in touch with others.
The gold souq (market) in
Salmiya is a popular
destination especially for Western
foreigners in Kuwait.
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A variety of orientation programs also known as “integration” or
“assimilation” programs are available, one or more of which
we’ll recommend once we’ve made contact with you to establish
your personal situation.
One thing
that certain about our orientation programs, is that they
gain value as time passes. You can compare it to those funny
features on a baby stroller to the first time parent – you can’t
think why you’d need them until suddenly one day you realize
what they’re there for!
It is known that at first, certain facts mentioned or issues
discussed could seem far fetched or even fantastical, but there
is no doubt that you’ll be exposed to these strange realities in
future. It’s better for you to be prepared for life in Kuwait
rather than be unpleasantly surprised. Integration is essential
to not only families, but also single people coming to Kuwait,
and working partners who come here a few weeks or months in
advance of their families. Kindly contact us for more specific details and solutions to
your requirements.
One
question we're regularly asked is about personal safety. In
general terms Kuwait is actually offers a very safe environment.
It is by no means crime-free, so don't go looking for it as
you'll probably find it. For more info on safety in Kuwait go to
the relevant MOI (Ministry of Interior) page
here or the MOI main website
here.
Strange how many people we deal with note the efficiency and
availability of take away and home delivered restaurant food.
For a choice of known food establishments in Kuwait go to our
Links section.
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Ministry of Interior weblink
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Apparently the character above is
of a person who is very much alive and well, and living in
Kuwait! If anybody has information about "The Lion of
Hawally", please contact the webmaster
here.
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Kuwait City viewed from Souq Sharq over the fishing harbour.