DebbieT11
American expat in Bahrain
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About me
American
Lives in Riffa
Speaks English
Registration: 30 April 2013
Activity
where buying used house furnitures from expats? by Anis2015
Hi all, i wish buying some appliances from whose will leave the country for any reason. And they have appliances to sell. I know that there is many ads in some website as expatriates and olx. But i want to find arrangement directly with owners. ...
Truly the busiest site for second-hand sales online is on Facebook, Mums in Bahrain classifieds. Read More
Art supplies by DebbieT1
Does anyone know where I can purchase art supplies in Bahrain? Not stationary! I'm looking for an easil, paint brushes, canvases, acrylics, pastels etc.
Al Manar stationery store in Riffa souq area is fab for supplies, as is the shop mentioned earlier off Budaiya highway, Touch of Arts...... Read More
Superbowl by flying_circus
Hi, any American Football fans here? I would like to watch Superbowl with a likeminded people but struggled to find any places that would broadcast the game in the wee hours of the morning. If you know any place, please post. Go Cardinals!
Sorry, College Football fan here so no clue where the Super Bowl might be shown..... but I'll be watching the NCAA Championship tomorrow morning. VERY early! At home in my jammies.... Read More
Change Address (CPR) by bobrobert
How can I apply for CPR change address and also CPR of my family if I am not the flat holder or I don't have electricity bill in my name?
Hmmmm.... my experience four weeks ago was different. I went to Central Informatics office and was told to bring a copy of our lease as well as a letter from the municipality. At that time, they would change the address on my CPR. Then I could ... Read More
Best of these hospitals? by GuestPoster95685
I work for a Saudi employer and have Bupa A health coverage which also allows me to access some places in Bahrain. I've written the list below and would appreciate recommendations as to which are worth visiting and which (if any) are worth ...
Personally, I have found Ibn Al Nafees to be professional and very efficient for my treatments. They went out of their way to get my insurance company listed, as well. I felt very comfortable with the results I achieved. Read More
Potential move to Bahrain by Bhoy
Read some comments about people moving to Bahrain this year, which are quite sanguine. However I keep reading about the continued levels of tension, violence and potential terror attacks. The FCO website discourages moving there or suggests extreme ...
Hello Bhoy, and welcome to the forum! I'm just marking my 1-year anniversary of living here on our tiny desert island, and I've enjoyed it. Yes, there are tensions and there is unrest. But, it's not targeting expats, and generally, the most ... Read More
What to bring and not to bring? by superwoman2010
I'm starting to plan my move from Canada to Bahrain. We are a family of 3. My hubby, my son (2.5 yrs) and myself. I'd like to know what I should be bringing and what I should be waving bye bye to. My questions might seem odd but here goes.. So I ...
Wow - congrats on your husband's employer paying for the shipment.... in that case, bring what you want! Use and enjoy it here, then, depending on condition and who pays for return shipping, either sell it here and buy new at home, or ship it home. ... Read More
What to bring and not to bring? by superwoman2010
I'm starting to plan my move from Canada to Bahrain. We are a family of 3. My hubby, my son (2.5 yrs) and myself. I'd like to know what I should be bringing and what I should be waving bye bye to. My questions might seem odd but here goes.. So I ...
Welcome superwoman..... you're going to love it here! Husband and I are fairly new here as well, but I have been pleased to find just about everything I have wanted here, with few exceptions.... the odd spice or condiment that we're accustomed to ... Read More
Debit cards in Bahrain! by sgdtobhd
Hello Guys, Is anyone aware as to whats wrong with the Debit Cards issued in Bahrain? They cannot be used online! The only way to use them online is by GCCNET or "Bill Pay" facility, which is provided by very few vendors and limited to Gulf. I ...
We ran into the 'no online purchases made with a debit card' issue here as well. So, we resigned to using a credit card. It is set up to pay the card off every month from the checking account, and it is issued by a US bank, Capital One, a Visa ... Read More
Bahrain steps up traffic penalties ? by jazzy851
When i arrived in Bahrain, one of the things that surprised me was the driving here. I have never seen anything like this. Overtaking at dangerous speeds only to go one car ahead, speeding excessively on the highway, jumping red lights, impatient ...
Friday's paper had an interesting followup you can read gulf-daily-news.com that pretty much says that the Shura council will make some "radical changes" and will re-write and present a much better law. Said that high fines only caused more ... Read More
Best Dermatologist for Hair care in Bahrain? by SafeAce
Hey guys, I recently moved from Toronto, Canada to Bahrain. Enjoying life so far, but the water here doesn't seem to be suiting my hair. I'm losing hair on a consistent basis and was hoping to go to a good dermatologist for hair loss prevention. ...
Hello Saif, and welcome to Bahrain from another newbie. I'm experiencing the exact same issues as you, and will be watching along for and advice that the forum regulars might offer. Read More
Hello friends by Aman007
Hi I am Aman.I am new to Bahrain.I am an Indian and a professional in business advisory services.I am working in Bahrain. I am looking for goods friends.if you are interested feel free to contact me. Have a nice day!!!!!
Welcome from another newcomer, Aman. Hope you find Bahrain as enjoyable as we are! Read More
Female Photographer-Pls help by tinak1
Hi, I recently got a job offer from Bahrain through a recruitment company,as a female photographer. Name of the company is Fatima Photography.I searched the net but they don't have any website.When asked, I was told that its under construction.I ...
Congratulations on your job offer! I've noticed as josnuggles mentioned that many businesses here do not have websites. But they fo seem to embrace Facebook....... Is it possible that this might be the Facebook link to the business in ... Read More
Costings UK to Bahrain by boltonboy
I seem to be posting a lot over the last 24hrs, you are all very helpful individuals. Another couple of questions of help me if possible. 1. Has anyone got any rough costing to hire removals to bring my items over from the UK- I know this is a ...
We used GAC here in Dubai for our delivery - smooth as glass. They're also going to be doing our shipment to Bahrain shortly - we expect the same level of excellent service we've experienced in the past. Read More
new in Bahrain by aroma_kn
Hello everyone :) I just moved to Bahrain, I'm a housewife now :) I'm looking to meet new friends from different nationalities , I'm from syria and my husband is American,, Thank you Reemo
As a "soon-to-live-in-Bahrain" expat, your messages are all so heartwarming - making friends there is something that I'm eager to do, and look forward to meeting some of y'all in real life. Thanks for being so warm and friendly to us "newbies"! Read More