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mkd008

mkd008

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English looking for information about Bahrain

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41

About me

English

Lives in manama

Speaks English, Arabic

Registration: 25 June 2012

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mkd008 replied to a thread
12 years ago
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1 Week in Bahrain by mkd008

Hi All, It has been a week since I arrived in Bahrain. I landed at 6:00 am on the 28th of August, LMRA took around 6 to 8 minutes and I was ready to go. My wife and 2 daughters were accompanying me. We got 3 month visit visas for them. We live in ...

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Hi Cr, Thanks for the words of encouragement. My wife is now a bit more busy, she was very keen to get my daughter enrolled at the ISC (Choueifat). She is now going to the same school and this has cheered my wife up. We did make a couple of visits ... Read More

mkd008 replied to a thread
12 years ago
mkd008

1 Week in Bahrain by mkd008

Hi All, It has been a week since I arrived in Bahrain. I landed at 6:00 am on the 28th of August, LMRA took around 6 to 8 minutes and I was ready to go. My wife and 2 daughters were accompanying me. We got 3 month visit visas for them. We live in ...

mkd008

Thanks for replying Vido. I have been very busy since I started work. However, my wife is very bored and misses home big time. I hope she adjusts and gets used to it soon. A big issue has been the lack of proper transport. Hope that gets sorted ... Read More

mkd008 created a thread
12 years ago

1 Week in Bahrain

Hi All, It has been a week since I arrived in Bahrain. I landed at 6:00 am on the 28th of August, LMRA took around 6 to 8 minutes and I was ready to go. My wife and 2 daughters were accompanying me. We got 3 month visit visas for them. We live in ... Read More

mkd008 replied to a thread
12 years ago
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Work Visa Progress by mkd008

Hi All, My work visa was submitted last week. The application has progressed from LMRA to GDNPR yesterday. Any idea how long will I have to wait now? Cheers

mkd008

Very excited, just got one problem. I delayed getting the original Medical report sent to me. They have sent it over by next day delivery. I hope to have it tomorrow, will there be a problem if I carry a copy in case the original does not arrive? I ... Read More

mkd008 replied to a thread
12 years ago
CathyAnn

Finally Got a flight date! by CathyAnn

after organising a very complicated medical - I finally found out I move over on August 20th! Scary/Exciting/Can't wait!! Now time to pack up my life....

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Hi Nicola, I will be arriving on the 24th. Struggling to a company to ship our excess baggage for a reasonable price. Any suggestions? We arrive from the UK on the 20th too! I've just finished all the medical exams... Cost almost £300 which I ... Read More

mkd008 replied to a thread
12 years ago
mkd008

Work Visa Progress by mkd008

Hi All, My work visa was submitted last week. The application has progressed from LMRA to GDNPR yesterday. Any idea how long will I have to wait now? Cheers

mkd008

Alhumdulilah, Visa approved and issued yesterday. Arriving in Bahrain on Tuesday Insha Allah :) Read More

mkd008 created a thread
12 years ago

Work Visa Progress

Hi All, My work visa was submitted last week. The application has progressed from LMRA to GDNPR yesterday. Any idea how long will I have to wait now? Cheers Read More

mkd008 created a thread
12 years ago

Family Accomodation

Hi All, I have my medical examination tomorrow. Following this it could be a week to get the visa and come down to Bahrain with family(family will apply for visa on arrival, we are british citizens), Insha Allah. I am a bit confused with ... Read More

mkd008 replied to a thread
13 years ago
brightonguy

Era Tower Feedback, Bahrain by brightonguy

Hello all, I am about to rent a flat and have few options in front of me but I can't make my mind up. I have seen Era Tower, Abraj Al Lulu and Reef Island properties which are all in Seef. I have also seen some some flats near the Dana Mall. ...

mkd008

Could you please PM me some more details. I'm looking for a 2 bed with all the amenities included, want the kids to be happy :) my budget is around 450 Cheers Read More

mkd008 replied to a thread
13 years ago
brightonguy

Era Tower Feedback, Bahrain by brightonguy

Hello all, I am about to rent a flat and have few options in front of me but I can't make my mind up. I have seen Era Tower, Abraj Al Lulu and Reef Island properties which are all in Seef. I have also seen some some flats near the Dana Mall. ...

mkd008

Hey brightonguy, so what have you decided on? I am thinking of Abraj Al Lulu just cos it has more facilities for the kids, but some friends have advised against it, not a good idea when things are not good. Read More

mkd008 replied to a thread
13 years ago
CathyAnn

Finally Got a flight date! by CathyAnn

after organising a very complicated medical - I finally found out I move over on August 20th! Scary/Exciting/Can't wait!! Now time to pack up my life....

mkd008

Hi CathyAnn, I am waiting for my visa, did not need a medical yet, if you don't mind could you PM the details of where you got your medical test, please :) Just in case I need one. Read More

mkd008 replied to a thread
13 years ago
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Employment Contract by mkd008

Hi All, My employer sent me my offer letter a few days earlier. I was offered an a certain amount of total package which included basic salary + accommodation + travel etc. Today I received my contract, actually "contracts". Contract 1 is a ...

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Hi , Sorry for the late reply. I had to get some legal advise, everythign looks fine as long as contract B is considered to be the updated contract as soon as Ijoin. I would not like to reveal too much, it is certainly not to do with GOSI, imagine ... Read More

mkd008 replied to a thread
13 years ago
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Employment Contract by mkd008

Hi All, My employer sent me my offer letter a few days earlier. I was offered an a certain amount of total package which included basic salary + accommodation + travel etc. Today I received my contract, actually "contracts". Contract 1 is a ...

mkd008

Thanks for the advise Vido. I had a chat with my manager. They have given me a particular reason for making 2 contracts. I can only mention this in a PM, can I PM you please? Contract 1 is the legal contract for the official use of the company; as ... Read More

mkd008 replied to a thread
13 years ago
brightonguy

Era Tower Feedback, Bahrain by brightonguy

Hello all, I am about to rent a flat and have few options in front of me but I can't make my mind up. I have seen Era Tower, Abraj Al Lulu and Reef Island properties which are all in Seef. I have also seen some some flats near the Dana Mall. ...

mkd008

Thanks for the kind words Jaz I do not want to go off topic, however I am thinking of seeking some legal advise. I will write to the HR informing of it. I have been very excited and packed most of my stuff but I am not going to accept being taken ... Read More

mkd008 replied to a thread
13 years ago
brightonguy

Era Tower Feedback, Bahrain by brightonguy

Hello all, I am about to rent a flat and have few options in front of me but I can't make my mind up. I have seen Era Tower, Abraj Al Lulu and Reef Island properties which are all in Seef. I have also seen some some flats near the Dana Mall. ...

mkd008

I certainly hope so too. I like Bahrain and I am looking forward to moving there. However the way things are going I might just call it off, check /forum/viewtopic.php?id=179647 I am thinking about Abraj Al Lulu (AAL), it has ... Read More