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Education | Ground Zero
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What's it really like on the ground in Kuwait? We’re getting there slowly you guys. Schools are of 2 types that I know of. Public – (referred to as Government School), and Private. Each type of school is regulated by a differet branch of the Ministry of Education. (What you and I would refer to as the Board of Education) However, there is a distinct difference; While in America, there is more than one Board of Ed. for each state and then there are superintendents, etc, there is. This isn’t to say t...
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windycitybro | Ground Zero
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What's it really like on the ground in Kuwait? I am a Muslim revert of 17yrs. Al Hamdulillah. My primary goal is to clarify misunderstandings about Islam, as well as, talk about things Islamic in general. Please feel free to ask any questions you'd like, or leave intelligent, mature comments so that we can dialog like clear, open-minded individuals. Posts by Abu Usaamah:. November 30, 2009. September 1, 2009. Back in School…. August 31, 2009. Swine Flu and You update. August 31, 2009. August 30, 2009.
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Expenses | Ground Zero
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What's it really like on the ground in Kuwait? Is a good place to check the exchange rate for any country you plan to visit / live in. Be advised that numbers can sometimes be deceiving. For instance 200kd IS NOT the same as $200. Some of the figures where your money will go are as follows:. If you can get a dryer with that then ok, they are relatively cheap, and I think the reason is because most people who do the laundry are maids, and they will just hang the clothes out side. Don’t get all priss...
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Groceries | Ground Zero
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What's it really like on the ground in Kuwait? The places to buy food in Kuwait are in this order from 1st to last. The nice thing is that the baqalah will deliver with no extra charge and after they’ve known you a few weeks, you can set up credit. What? Credit at a convenience store? Yup And it does come in handy, just make sure you pay up and try not to charge more than about 10kd. Most places will give you up to that amount then cut you off. Most of your staples are relatively the same price. One ...
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As Salaamu Alaykum | Ground Zero
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What's it really like on the ground in Kuwait? This a my blog that will attempt to answer some of the many asked, but often unanswered questions concerning life in the Khaleej or Gulf area from school, finances, weather, and other info. that we may not always know we should ask. This blog isn’t to discuss the permissability or impermissability of Hijrah or any other Sharee’ah issues. Respectfully, this should be left the people of knowledge. Spread the word. The more that know of this the better. Follow ...
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Eid Mubarak!!! | Ground Zero
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What's it really like on the ground in Kuwait? Laquo; Back in School…. November 30, 2009 by windycitybro. Eid Mubarak to all of you and may Allaah accept from us and you all of our deeds….Ameen! Particularly interesting is watching the TV and seeing all of the Hujaj (the pilgrims on Hajj) Mashaa Allaah! I’ve been told by one brother who made hajj. People really get carried away. Well that’s all for now. Leave a Reply Cancel reply. Enter your comment here. Email (Address never made public). Living in Midd...
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Documentation | Ground Zero
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What's it really like on the ground in Kuwait? There is a list of nationalities that are allowed to enter the State of Kuwait. 8211; this is the official name of the country. The only persons. To enter the country and in most of the other gulf countries are people who have an “Israeli” stamp in their passports. That is, you’ve visited the country of “Israel”, you will not be allowed into the State of Kuwait. Nor The Kingdom of Bahrain. Nor the Republic of Yemen. And others as mentioned. You can extend yo...
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Swine Flu and You update | Ground Zero
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What's it really like on the ground in Kuwait? Laquo; A walk around the neighborhood…. Back in School…. Swine Flu and You update. August 31, 2009 by windycitybro. This is an update, for those muhaajiroon looking to come to Kuwait during the summer months or school year. The Ministries of Information and Interior respectively, have decided to delay the opening of nurseries (Kindergarden/headstart-ish), and schools for children with special needs until the 3rd week in November. While you were on vacation.
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Weather | Ground Zero
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What's it really like on the ground in Kuwait? Ok, with the above being stated, let’s begin. My apologies if I seem to jump around. There is much to say. Let’s start with the weather. I’m living in Kuwait. One word HOT! The good thing is that almost every place you go, there is a/c. In most of the newer places, it’s central a/c. This also applies in your apartment. Surprisingly, after you’ve been here just a short while, remarkably you start getting used to the heat. Strange, but true. You are commenting...
