Background-I have been there a few times in uniform and out, and I may/will soon be offered a lucrative gig working with both the US and the Kuwaiti MoD. Not going to comment further, other than the money is excellent, full expat support package, and I can live in the local economy. Vehicle will be provided too, and I have CAC and installation perks if I visit Buehring, Ali or whatever little slice of heaven I desire.
I know Jahra and some of the areas vicinity the Hwy of Death are not as friendly towards pale face types. We got any arfcom talent here that can recommend good places to consider long term residence? Salmiya was a little ghetto, but maybe that's changed since 2010. I'd prefer a 2 bedroom under 600KD with access to fiber/GPON. Perks, like a seaview and furnished are good, and accessibility to highways and some of the western amenities too. Don't need a maid, or to be parked next to a minaret and get blasted with calls to prayer.
They will probably put me up in a hotel at first, while my Civil ID is refreshed and I get established.
Nope, Kuwaiti position was a no go...did not depart, and I'm glad I declined, because...ABU DHABI! Only down side, no guns, weapons, or parts and pieces of any kind. Not even airsoft or Laser sims. Grrrr.
But unlike Kuwait...GUINNESS.
But...knowledge is power and arfcom always delivers. Send it. Give me your UAE/Abu Dhabi knowledge. Bahrain, Dubai...been there. I need me some Abu Dhabi smarticles.
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Thanks in advance!