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Kuwait City, Kuwait
How much of the local language do you need for daily living? Are local language classes/tutors available and affordable?
Arabic language classes are available. Visit the website for the Aware Center to see about pricing. Although, almost everyone speaks English. The accents vary, but it's English.
What do people who suffer from environmental or food allergies need to know?
There are pollens here similar to the desert climates in the US. Advice: use your HEPA filters in the home, bring your nasal steroids, inhalers, epinephrine, etc. There is a pediatric allergist in the private...

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