Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from Kuwait, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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Electricity & Water
Both water and electricity are provided by the Ministry of Electricity and Water (MEW), a government monopoly with offices located in every governorate. Water and electricity bills are... read more
Gas
Mainline gas is only provided in parts of Ahmadi. All other requirements are met by the use of bottled gas, available from all co-ops, most of whom deliver for no extra charge. The... read more
Sewerage
Most of the buildings in Kuwait are connected to an underground sewerage system which transports the raw sewage to treatment areas. The world’s largest reverse osmosis-based sewerage... read more
Rubbish Disposal and Recycling
Mainline gas is only provided in parts of Ahmadi. All other requirements are met by the use of bottled gas, available from all co-ops, most of whom deliver for no extra charge. The... read more
Telephone
Landline Phones
Kuwait’s landline telephone system is run by the Ministry of Communication (MoC) (481 9033). All local calls are free.
In order to have a telephone line connected you... read more
Internet
A small number of private companies provide a wide range of internet services, including dial-up, DSL and ISDN. Registration fees are not payable; you will simply be required to pay the... read more
Bill Payment
As a basic landline will only allow you to make local calls, all of which are free, you will not be billed. You will, however, need to make sure that you remember to pay the line rental... read more
Postal Services
Delivery to residential addresses is not reliable and expats are advised to obtain a post office box if they are unable to use their company address. On production of your Civil ID a post... read more
