Antonia
@bagpus
English expat in Bahrain
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Registration: 09 August 2009
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Cost of living by GuestPoster874
Hi everyone. I got an offer from Manama with 1200$ salary, covering accommodation, medical insurance only for myself. Wanted to know if this money is enough for good living there with 9 year kid.I also have no idea about schooling. Would appreciate ...
Hi You don't say if it's US dollars or Bahraini dinars so not possible to tell you. Is it salary plus accommodation/medical or is that included in your salary? Will they include annual flights home? Read More
Life in Bahrain by Vic1992
Hello everybody ! I'm french, currently living in bangkok, but I have a job opportunity in bahrain. I never been to the middle east, and I'm wondering how's the life there for women... Does there is things that they can't do ? if ...
Hi Victoria The cost of living here is high so make sure the job offer is sufficient to cover your expenses. I don't know what line of work you are in but there are a few scams so ensure the company is legit. Bahrain is a small mainly friendly ... Read More
Budaiya Highway Traffic by mbauer279
Hello everyone! We are in the final stages of house hunting in the Saar/Janabiya/Jasra/Hamala areas. While my husband will do the causeway commute, I will be heading over to Muharraq daily. When I mentioned to a friend that we were considering ...
Budaiya highway traffic can be blocked for hours when there is unrest, mainly in the evenings, but you can get through Saar and other back roads once you know your way around. If you are commuting mornings and evenings all the roads are busy but you ... Read More
Looking to buy a dog in Bahrain by OL1
Hi all, I am moving to Bahrain soon and wanted to know if purchasing pets was easily achievable without having to import them? I was thinking of buying a dog while in Bahrain (I don't know what breed yet) and want to know if it is easily ...
I adopted a dog from the BSPCA here. They do charge a fee but the dog was vet checked, vaccinated, spayed and I got vouchers including free grooming, training session etc worth much more than the fee! They have many dogs not just strays. Often ... Read More
Bahraini CPR while living in Saudi by Shanedaas
Hello, My husband will start working in Saudi next week, we the family will be living in Bahrain. My question is what are the requirements to obtain CPRs in Bahrain and the most important question is how long would that take? Thank you for ...
Sorry admin. If anyone would like the contact number for the agent please pm me. Read More
Bahraini CPR while living in Saudi by Shanedaas
Hello, My husband will start working in Saudi next week, we the family will be living in Bahrain. My question is what are the requirements to obtain CPRs in Bahrain and the most important question is how long would that take? Thank you for ...
My husband works in Saudi and we live in Bahrain. We used an Agent here in Bahrain the first time and he took forever! He was a British guy. Then we were recommended the Agent below and he was really fast and efficient. He is not the cheapest but he ... Read More
Pregnant by Zamankhan1234
I have a friend she's almost 5months pregnant and she's newly working here in bahrain. If her boss will know that she's pregnant without a marriage is there a possibility they will send my friend in jail? I'm so pity of her coz her ...
Hi It is illegal to be pregnant before marriage in Bahrain. I don't know what nationality your friend is but they may get help at their embassy to get a visa to fly out of the country or know which charity can help. The baby will not be able to ... Read More
Been offered a job: Is this salary package generous? by MattJazz
I'm a teacher/ middle leader with many years' experience. I'm from the UK. I've been offered a job with the following package p/m: 1525 BHD 650 BHD housing allowance Return flight annual End of service gratuity Will this be enough ...
No the salary is not generous to support a family of 4 unless there is anything else included in the package? Medical, schooling, car allowance, relocation budget for shipping your belongings? You will need a car and rental for that will be around ... Read More
Potentially moving to Bahrain with family - in need of some advice by EmmaPank
Hi all we are a family of 4 (2 children aged 4 and 7) and we might possibly be relocating to Bahrain next year. There are so many things to think about but obvioulsy top of my list being a mummy is schooling. Can any of you recommend any schools for ...
Hi Emma Bahrain is a lovely safe place to live. Schooling will depend on where you are living/working/budget. Most popular for British ex pats are St Christophers or British School Bahrain. They do have waiting lists so contact them as early as you ... Read More
Real estate agents by happyholmes
Hi everyone - sorry me again :shy Can anyone please recommend a good real estate agent for the hamala, jasra, janabaiya area - I've contacted 3 'recommended agents' so far. One is no longer in real estate, one was rude and unhelpful ...
Hi I used cbre. I enclose her email. Did a great job showing me properties that fitted my brief and negotiating the price with the Landlord. They also list available properties on facebook. coryn.hellewell@cbre.com | cbre.bh Read More
Looking for family friendly compound preferably near the causeway. by dadofduck
Hello all, Moving to Bahrain with my Wife and 6 yo Daughter this Summer. We are looking for a villa on a nice (preferably modern) compound that is good for kids with nice communal areas and space to play with (hopefully some) new friends. I'll ...
Hi I can recommend an Agent who will find you the right villa in the right area! Just let me know and I'll pass on the details. She took my brief and stuck to it. Only showed me properties that matched my budget and requirements. You will want ... Read More
Fitness in Bahrain, anyone? by irachel
So, after living in Bahrain for almost 6 months I've started to notice some unwanted extra pounds on my waist...I always used to do Boot Camps and groupworkouts (kickboxing, circuit training, etc) back when I lived in the US and I really miss those ...
For anyone who likes running/drinking/meeting new people check out the Bahrain Hash House Harriers website. They have a run every week. The British club also has a gym and heated pool (you don't have to be British to join) I live on Amwaj and go to ... Read More
How to make friends in Egypt by expat.com
We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Egypt :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in Egypt?? Thanks in ...
I am English but came here from the Caribbean. What a culture shock for you. Try the BCA club in Mohandiseen or Heliopolis, at least it is a place females can go without being hassled. Read More
forming a foreign owned company - land ownership by moveable feast
Does anyone know anything, or have experience of, forming a company in egypt that is 100% foreigner owned, and whether it is possible for that company to own (not lease) desert or farm land? I'm looking to buy a small horse farm but I don't want to ...
Thanks for the info gentle giant. Seems I have received misleading information regarding having to have an egyptian partner. I have since been told the law has recently changed allowing foreigners to own their own company, but that you need to own ... Read More
forming a foreign owned company - land ownership by moveable feast
Does anyone know anything, or have experience of, forming a company in egypt that is 100% foreigner owned, and whether it is possible for that company to own (not lease) desert or farm land? I'm looking to buy a small horse farm but I don't want to ...
As far as I am aware you have to have an Egyptian partner in any company here. There is a slim possibility if you set up as a non profit charity animal rescue, otherwise you are going to need someone you can trust to hold 51% of your company. There ... Read More