Smartcard Civil Id for Expats working in Ministries only

There is rumours specially among MOH employees that all expats have to make Smartcard Civil id before end of July 2012.

According to PACI - There is no last date or penalty for Expats, they can get there smartcard id whenever they renew their residence (Iqama).

Only for Kuwait citizens they have declared the last date.

Samsung / HTC / Blackberry Mobile Prices in Kuwait

Updated the prices on 6th April 2013 - Link http://kuwaitsale.blogspot.com/2013/04/mobile-price-in-kuwait-warranty-of.html

Following prices are existing in Jarir bookstore in Hawally, Kuwait.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0" 16Gb / 3G - KD 135
Samsung Galaxy Note 1.4Ghz Processor - KD 165.990
Samsung Galaxy S II 1.2Ghz Processor - KD 142.900
Free 3 Accessories - Screen Protector, Case, USB Car Charger

Samsung Galaxy Y - KD 39.990

HTC One X - KD 190.000
HTC Sensation XL Lite - KD 148.000
HTC One V - KD 99.000

Blackberry Curve 9300 - KD 59.900
Blackberry Bold 9900 -KD 174.000
Plus Free KD 10 Voucher

SALE items from 100fils onwards @ all MAX stores

SALE items from 100fils onwards @ all MAX stores, ends this saturday  9th June2012.

Discount 80% off at Concorde Garments

Old Souk - Salmiya, Fanar Mall - Salmiya
Marina Mall - Salmiya,

Garage Sale Salmiya 8 & 9th June 2012‏ from 0.250Fils to KD1.500 max

Garage Sale Salmiya 8 & 9th June 2012‏ from 0.250Fils to KD1.500 max on Fashion, Sports, Garments, Footwear, Accessories at Don Bosco School, Salmiya.

The Location Map of Don Bosco School is below.

McDonalds meal @ KD 1.250 per head in Summer from 1pm till 5pm

Enjoy McDonalds meal from 1st June till 1st September 2012 for only KD1.250 between 1pm to 5pm.

Stuck in Traffic Jam - Thank your Lucky stars

Stuck in Traffic Jam, Thank your Lucky stars that you are not the cause of it. It's your good deeds that you are not involved in accident or mishap.Yes you might be late to work or miss an appointment, but you still have a chance to make it.

Keep cool, don't start honking and try  to drive on service lane or emergency lane. Apart from spoiling your mood it spoils your mental health too and traffic stress is one of new disorder discovered and cause of Hypertension.

Lowest Price for Indian Rupee in History - 1KD = Rs 200

Today  xe.com show the lowest price of Indian rupees and its good news for Expat to transfer now, before RBI take major step.

1 US Dollar = Rs 55.92

Muzaini shows today's price as

Gold price in Kuwait

Found Gold price in Kuwait is 0.200fils per gram expensive then Dubai.

Making charges are also high in Kuwait.
Now is the right time time to buy Gold as the price is dipping, never know when it might come up.
Today 14May 2012 - price KD 13.600 per gram for 22K gold & 24K gold is KD 14.100
In Dubai it's 176.5 AED for 22K gold.
Best source for gold rates are - goldprice.org or Kitco.com .