Shabasaba
American expat in Kuwait
Forum posts
22
About me
American
Lives in Salwa
Registration: 25 August 2011
Activity
Short form improv comedy group is starting! by GuestPoster1
Hi, everyone, A while back, I asked if there was any interest in short-form improv comedy. We tried to have a group last week, but there was not much interest because people were still gone after Eid. I am having another meeting this next week ...
I can likely make 7pm. My email is paulsaba@gmail.com. Please email me if you meet again. Read More
Short form improv comedy group is starting! by GuestPoster1
Hi, everyone, A while back, I asked if there was any interest in short-form improv comedy. We tried to have a group last week, but there was not much interest because people were still gone after Eid. I am having another meeting this next week ...
Hello I am very interested but will your meetings always be at 6 on Tuesday's? It's a bit early for me. Read More
Cell phone question by Shabasaba
Greetings all, I'm finally due to arrive in Kuwait in a couple of weeks, and my Last minute research indicates that obtaining a cell phone plan without a civil Id is difficult. Can anyone please elaborate? Much obliged
Thanks I appreciate the help Read More
Cell phone question by Shabasaba
Greetings all, I'm finally due to arrive in Kuwait in a couple of weeks, and my Last minute research indicates that obtaining a cell phone plan without a civil Id is difficult. Can anyone please elaborate? Much obliged
Kona, can I bring an unlocked iPhone and use it as a prepaid? Read More
Watching NFL in Kuwait by AmeriLeb
Anyone know if there's a place (cafe, restaurant etc.) where they show the games on TV?
J2M, I assume your internet speed is sufficient then? Read More
Cell phone question
Greetings all, I'm finally due to arrive in Kuwait in a couple of weeks, and my Last minute research indicates that obtaining a cell phone plan without a civil Id is difficult. Can anyone please elaborate? Much obliged Read More
Watching NFL in Kuwait by AmeriLeb
Anyone know if there's a place (cafe, restaurant etc.) where they show the games on TV?
This is a very important topic for me. I'm moving in about three weeks to Kuwait, and I'm coming from the home of the UNDEFEATED Detroit Lions. The goal is to have sling box access through my tablet. However if any of you have a better option, ... Read More
New Regulations RE: Kuwaiti Driver's License? by Shabasaba
Dear Íæż½ã½ã Community: A few days ago I posted a topic regarding Kuwait suspending the commercial visit visas temporarily. Now I just heard from a friend of mine in Kuwait that there has been very recent regulation requiring an expat to have 2 ...
Thanks Legacy and Ace117. The only reason I brought it up was because a trusted friend of mine in Kuwait just heard of this news. So if anything pops up, please let me know. Best. Read More
New Regulations RE: Kuwaiti Driver's License?
Dear Íæż½ã½ã Community: A few days ago I posted a topic regarding Kuwait suspending the commercial visit visas temporarily. Now I just heard from a friend of mine in Kuwait that there has been very recent regulation requiring an expat to have 2 ... Read More
Kuwait Suspending Issuance of Commercial Visas by Shabasaba
Greetings - I read online that Kuwait has halted issuing Commercial visas to foreigners in an effort to curb the influx of expats into Kuwait. I am currently working with my employer to obtain a commercial visit visa so that I can arrive in ...
I spoke with my firm, and they told me not to be concerned. However, if anyone experiences anything related to this issue, please feel free to share it in this post. Read More
Kuwait Suspending Issuance of Commercial Visas by Shabasaba
Greetings - I read online that Kuwait has halted issuing Commercial visas to foreigners in an effort to curb the influx of expats into Kuwait. I am currently working with my employer to obtain a commercial visit visa so that I can arrive in ...
Thank you for the information. I will be contacting my employer again, although they said I should be fine. I will be working for a law firm, which means I hope they know how to work it out. Read More
Kuwait Suspending Issuance of Commercial Visas
Greetings - I read online that Kuwait has halted issuing Commercial visas to foreigners in an effort to curb the influx of expats into Kuwait. I am currently working with my employer to obtain a commercial visit visa so that I can arrive in ... Read More
Do they sell milk thistle here? by freakishlyweird
You know for a healthy liver
I assume there are vitamin shops, correct? Read More
Skype vs. Ooma vs. other VOIP by Shabasaba
Fellow ex-pats: Prior to my arrival in Kuwait, I want to be as best equipped as possible regarding telecommunications back to the US. I'm considering establishing a Skype account and purchasing an external cordless skype phone. But I have also ...
Thanks, Amerileb. How is the quality of service when you use skype on your cell phone? Is it better when in wifi? Also, I have heard finding a truly unlocked phone here in the states is either difficult or very expensive. I'll do more research. ... Read More
Skype vs. Ooma vs. other VOIP
Fellow ex-pats: Prior to my arrival in Kuwait, I want to be as best equipped as possible regarding telecommunications back to the US. I'm considering establishing a Skype account and purchasing an external cordless skype phone. But I have also ... Read More