fbalfour
Dutch expat in Kuwait
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About me
Dutch
Lives in Taiping
Registration: 30 March 2009
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My expat journey
Kuwait City - Salwa, Kuwait
I was the Managing Director for Protiviti Member Firm Middle East, responsible for the delivery of Corporate Finance and Business Advisory Services to Kuwaiti and multinational clients
Management Consulting Director
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It聮s a life without dignity in Kuwait by sherafghan
I聮m a highly skilled IT professional who聮s had the misfortune to spend some horrid time in Kuwait and I wish to share my experience here so that those contemplating a move to Kuwait can make an informed decision on whether or not this is really a ...
Dear Lea, yes, it is a good quote and yes, I quite understand the sentiment. Hope you read and got the gist of what I wrote in response to your other query. Although economically attractive initially you will find that the actual costs, both ... Read More
It聮s a life without dignity in Kuwait by sherafghan
I聮m a highly skilled IT professional who聮s had the misfortune to spend some horrid time in Kuwait and I wish to share my experience here so that those contemplating a move to Kuwait can make an informed decision on whether or not this is really a ...
Dear South, I do not have detailed statistics at hand but it appears that the total population of Kuwait is approximately 3 - 3.5 million, of which nearly a third are nationals and the rest (2 - 2.5 million) are therefore foreigners. Of these ... Read More
cost of living by udaydongare
Dear friends, About to think about Kuwait for job being offer/ discussed. Would like to know: 1. cost of living which includes moderate studio apartment, transportation and other living expenses. 2. Any Kuwaity taxation system. thanks Odai
Dear Odai, I haven't responded or contributed on this topic so far but have some useful hints, I think. The first thing is that purchasing essentials in Kuwait is a bit more expensive than you would think. Most items are imported and not grown ... Read More
It聮s a life without dignity in Kuwait by sherafghan
I聮m a highly skilled IT professional who聮s had the misfortune to spend some horrid time in Kuwait and I wish to share my experience here so that those contemplating a move to Kuwait can make an informed decision on whether or not this is really a ...
Thanks Nicole, much appreciated, it provides good pointers to an expatiate's exit from Kuwait. I think you are correct that any employing company should normally take care of these matters, but unless the employer is reputable and ethically above ... Read More
It聮s a life without dignity in Kuwait by sherafghan
I聮m a highly skilled IT professional who聮s had the misfortune to spend some horrid time in Kuwait and I wish to share my experience here so that those contemplating a move to Kuwait can make an informed decision on whether or not this is really a ...
Dear Nicole, I have a good friend who is also exiting Kuwait currently, and asked me for some help on the formalities etc. As your husband went through the whole process, would you be able to provide a list of steps, either on this forum or send ... Read More
It聮s a life without dignity in Kuwait by sherafghan
I聮m a highly skilled IT professional who聮s had the misfortune to spend some horrid time in Kuwait and I wish to share my experience here so that those contemplating a move to Kuwait can make an informed decision on whether or not this is really a ...
Nice photos Nicole, you have a knack for it. As regards employment conditions in Kuwait, please refer to articles written in 2006 as per the following link (ipsnews.net/news.asp?idnews=35236). There are many such articles on First Kuwaiti General ... Read More
It聮s a life without dignity in Kuwait by sherafghan
I聮m a highly skilled IT professional who聮s had the misfortune to spend some horrid time in Kuwait and I wish to share my experience here so that those contemplating a move to Kuwait can make an informed decision on whether or not this is really a ...
I agree with you, although I have not personally observed all the issues you describe. It appears that Kuwait is really one large trading post, not surprisingly, since this is the way it originally and historically developed. The ruling families, ... Read More