A new package substation starts the process of being energised with the initial testing of its electrical panels to ensure they function as designed and constructed before being put into operation.
Kuwait Rural Veterinarians
North of Kuwait City near the Iraqi border lies the the rural township of Abdaly. Within Abdaly sits the busy and thriving Animal Hospital supported by four Veterinarians from Egypt, Drs Ahmad (Mgr.), Dr Khaled, Dr Emad and Dr Sayed together with their support staff. During the Kuwaiti winter from October to January the vets are on duty every day from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. with only a short rest in the middle of the day.
This series of photo essays inspired by W. Eugene Smith’s Country Doctor follows the work of these highly dedicated men, “The Country Vets.”
Groundhog Day
Working as an expat in the oil and gas industry does come with its rewards. The cultural experience and financial are two obvious ones. But the price you pay for working 13 days a fortnight, 13 hours a day is you forget what day it is, life just blends into one long repetitive cycle that goes on and on.
You do learn to appreciate your time off and going home and spending time with your family. Something that people who see their family every day perhaps take fro granted.
