Renting property If you’re planning on renting property in Kuwait, you shouldn’t have too much trouble finding the right place. There are options ranging from apartments in tall buildings to compounds full of single-family homes with shared amenities, like pools and playgrounds. Expats from the States and the EU may be pleasantly surprised by how … Read more
Despite its historical issues, Kuwait is still a popular destination with expats, primarily for purposes of employment rather than tourism. There are a number of things that you will need to consider if you are planning to visit Kuwait. Read on for information around the immigration regulations, as well as advice on how to obtain … Read more
Despite its historical problems, Kuwait is still an attractive choice for many expats, particularly those who are working in the oil industry. With more than 8% of the world’s oil reserves, Kuwait remains a powerful player in this sector. However, the financial sector, business and export also attract expat personnel.Although the rate of unemployment is … Read more
Who are you? My name is Julia Dieguez, I grew up in Madrid (Spain), have a Law degree by Universidad Complutense (Madrid) and a Management grad degree from Harvard University (USA).I founded lifeinthemove.com in 2017 after years of working in a relocation company in Madrid assisting professionals and their families to settle down with housing, … Read more
Who are you? My name is Liz. I am 29 years old, I am French and I teach French as a foreign langage. Where, when and why did you move abroad? I moved to Kuwait in August 2015.I was struggling to find a job in Paris. Moving abroad wasn’t really in my plan but I … Read more
Vegetarians and vegans in Kuwait might find that they are met with some confusion. However, just because eschewing animal products isn’t as common in Kuwait as in the UK or US, vegetarian expats moving there need not worry. Don’t let blank stares or questions about whether you get enough protein put you off. You can … Read more
Who are you? I’m Mari; but most people know me as Amirah Mari; I’m originally from Venezuela, and I’m currently located in Kuwait City, Kuwait. Where, when and why did you move abroad? I was originally living in Miami and I moved to Kuwait in Oct 2015.One of the main reasons I moved to Kuwait … Read more
Like most nations in the Arabian Gulf, Kuwait is fairly welcoming of expats (in fact, nationals only account for a little over a third of the population) and expat-run businesses. The small nation’s strong economy and high income levels offer plenty of opportunities for enterprising expats in domains such as imports, services and consulting.Another factor … Read more
The State of Kuwait is situated along the northern edge of Eastern Arabia, right at the tip of the Persian Gulf. This ancient land has come a long way from the sunny desert it once used to be. Today, it has become one of the top locations for expats from all across the globe, mainly … Read more
Kuwait is a country situated at the tip of the Persian Gulf. Located at the northern edge of Eastern Arabia, this country shares its borders with Saudi Arabia and Iraq. Only five countries have more oil reserves than Kuwait. This is responsible for Kuwait’s strong economy and why the Kuwait Dinar holds the highest value … Read more