Well before we begin..say hello to our twin boys [pic]
Now lets go through the dozen or so things you as a parent will have to do to obtain Residency for your new born(s) in Kuwait. The residency [iqama] for your new born should be completed within 2 months of the birth-date. To ensure [...]

tch tch tch..NBK Kuwait’s premiere bank is going through a bad depression phase when it comes to their online services. The site is more often down than up. And this could happen at any hour of the day, weekday or weekend, holiday or no holiday. And the scripted answer you get from the customer service [...]

This time while flying to-n-fro Kuwait-India, I chose Jet Airways. Jet Airways is a new entrant in the Kuwait-India sector. Although they have been around in Indian sub-continent for last couple of years. Currently they are ranked number 2 in the Indian domestic sector. They have very competitive tarriffs as compared to other domestic airlines. [...]

I have nearly 4 computers that I work with all the time…nearly well one of them is a virtual machine so its nearly a machine. Each terminal is used for specific purpose like my laptop is Kubuntu [Linux] for open-source development, my office terminal is a Mac [OS X] for design and media, and two [...]

As I had mentioned previously that MOC Kuwait was planning new call rates for International destinations from Kuwait. Here is the updated list of new call rates. And yes rates have been slashed by upto 50% for many countries.
Download International call rates list [CLICK HERE] PDF version

Just got this SMS from VIVA that my number(s) are ready to be picked up by Jan 10th. The question is whether to switch from my current provider Wataniya to VIVA or not. Well lets look at what VIVA is offering me:

I use monthly plan from Wataniya, obviously would like the same from VIVA
Connection charges [...]

Now since the dust has settled with VIVA coming into the market with its services, and free incoming calls, the race is now on for competitive add-on packages that mobile phone companies are now offering. Zain, Wataniya and VIVA are all offering mobile internet access [GPRS/EDGE] services. Do not confuse this service with 3G video [...]

VIVA the 3rd telecom operator in Kuwait is rolling out services starting today and during this whole week. They will be sending in SMS’s to all those who have registered on their website for a new connection.
VIVA has opened a branch in Marina Mall and at the Kuwait International Airport.
So those of you who have [...]

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United Networks is offering major discounts on its DSL offerings for 5 days only starting today [26th August] till 30th August…rush in for your connections..
Connection prices start from as low as 2.5 KD for 128 Kbps connections
United Networks [LINK]

 
When it comes to Arabian food, nothing beats a great kebab roll/sandwich/platter. Kuwait has its own share of great kebab joints. What makes some of them better than the rest is the taste, pricing, servings, and environment. Here is a list of some the kebab joints that I have been to and like in Kuwait. [...]

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Over the weekend we decided to visit the Kuwait Aquarium located in the Kuwait Scientific Center. One word ‘Fantabulous‘…
If you are bogged down by the heat, or over stressed with work, or would like to let off some steam…just drop by at the aquarium. Trust me the experience of watching all that [...]

 
My new DSL connection from QualityNet was activated yesterday, and surprisingly it took less than 48 hours from purchasing to activation. Installation was a zippy..and one thing I would like to mention is the service so far, both network [double bandwidth] and their customer service is amazing. I really like the concept of notifying the [...]

Finally got time yesterday to drop my Nokia N82 at the i2 service center. i2 service center is located in the Khalijia building in Sharq [ask anyone for infocenter , DHL, Pizza Hut building behind Courtyard Marriott]. The customer rep took in the details and handed me back the battery,back cover, and the memory card. [...]