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10 years ago
Stakan

Decaffeinated Green Tea by Stakan

When I first moved to Bahrain I found decaffeinated green tea easily. It was Tetley's and it was packaged in a bag with 50 tea bags in it. I looked in the tea section at Geant (I think) and it was there. However, this was apparently not a regular ...

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Lulu Ramli also had PG pips decaf black tea today - haven't seen decaf green tea anywhere though. Read More

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10 years ago
sripriya8590

Reg. Visa by sripriya8590

Hello Friends How are you all.. I have got a work visa from one construction company in Bharain but the designation mentioned is "Work Supervisor". Is this visa eligible to bring family?? please comment. thanking you

silver356

Possibly - can you speak to your employer? They would have accurate information for you. Read More

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10 years ago
steamsmyclams

Hoping to move to Bahrain soon, does this sound realistic? by steamsmyclams

Hi everyone. I'm new here, so I'l introduce myself first. I'm currently living in the UK, but hoping to move out to Bahrain in the next couple of months. My OH currently lives and works there, and it looks to be a more permanent move for him, so ...

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Welcome Steamsmyclams! Love your username! I think your plan sounds good. Not sure how the contracting/freelancing industry here compares to London but it's not as popular as in other countries. It would be great if your current company would let ... Read More

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10 years ago
Josnuggles

Young child found on her own and is now at Riffa Police Station by Josnuggles

URGENT BAHRAIN Link to picture is: https://plus.google.com/photos/108892768224358327330/albums/5850988763672184513/5851178571342599474?banner=pwa&authkey=CL2e877r4qaBxgE Do you know this little girl? She was found near Awali and is now at Riffa ...

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DaSynth, I'm confused. This is such a sad situation for this little girl. Why are they not trying to track down the girls mother and reunite them? Read More

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10 years ago
Syed11

Looking for home cooked tiffin service by Syed11

hey people i hope everyone is doing great . i am enjoying my stay in bahrain :) i am looking for some home cooked tiffin service for myself. i dont know how to cook and its a little hard on my stomach to eat daily that spicy and oily food from ...

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That's a great website - had never heard of it before. Read More

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10 years ago
Stakan

Decaffeinated Green Tea by Stakan

When I first moved to Bahrain I found decaffeinated green tea easily. It was Tetley's and it was packaged in a bag with 50 tea bags in it. I looked in the tea section at Geant (I think) and it was there. However, this was apparently not a regular ...

silver356

I saw oolong tea at the Geant easy in saar but not sure if that is different to milk oolong? I'll keep an eye out though. I have noticed that some items are not stocked regularly at the super markets - my advice is to buy up big when you find your ... Read More

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10 years ago
pLush

Wall Climbing by pLush

Hi guys! Hope y'all are doing great :D I've been wondering if anyone knows of a place offering wall climbing facilities? Either indoor or outdoor is fine. Really interested in learning it. Any experienced wall climbers here? Bunch of thanks for ...

silver356

It's very expensive, In UK it cost us around BD5 for a session and shoes were provided!!It is super expensive and charging 10bd to watch is outrageous - I would hope it includes some very nice refreshments. Read More

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10 years ago
pLush

Wall Climbing by pLush

Hi guys! Hope y'all are doing great :D I've been wondering if anyone knows of a place offering wall climbing facilities? Either indoor or outdoor is fine. Really interested in learning it. Any experienced wall climbers here? Bunch of thanks for ...

silver356

For sure Jo, my guys love rock climbing too - I didn't ask about age restrictions though. The email address I used to contact them was info@mandev.co I'm sure we could get enough people from Expat.com to make up the minimum of 6 required for a ... Read More

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10 years ago
nazdeek

My Concerns about job offer by nazdeek

Hi, I received a job offer from JAAABH a supermarket chain in Bahrain. just curious that if it is a scam or true because I received this offer through a recruitment company based in Singapore and its almost 2 1/2 months after i send all requested ...

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Paying recruitment agents is standard practice throughout much of Asia, particularly Indonesia and the Philippines. In contrast the fee the agents charge the employer are minuscule compared to what would be charged in Australia/USA - not sure about ... Read More

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10 years ago
lleela

Bahrain for our new home by lleela

Hi all! I have read through all the forum threads, which have been so helpful in making our decision to move to Bahrain. My husband has a potential job offer in Bahrain to start within the next month. We have a toddler and another on the way so I ...

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Congrats Ileela! I have heard that Kuwait is a little cooler and less humid than Bahrain. I'm sure you will enjoy your time there and Bahrain is so close you could pop over for the weekend. Read More

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10 years ago
Smooch303

Incoming mail by Smooch303

Hello, How would I get a package sent over from my mother in the uk? Any advice on the best ways to receive it at my home. Also, I'm looking for a very good western hairdresser around Manama if anyone can recommend one. Thank you.

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Brightonguy, is the import tax based on the stated value of an item? Read More

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10 years ago
pLush

Wall Climbing by pLush

Hi guys! Hope y'all are doing great :D I've been wondering if anyone knows of a place offering wall climbing facilities? Either indoor or outdoor is fine. Really interested in learning it. Any experienced wall climbers here? Bunch of thanks for ...

silver356

Don't rip out the stairs just yet Jo! So according to Mandevco the climbing wall is open to the public on Saturdays by appointment. 25bd for 90mins. Read More

silver356 replied to a thread
10 years ago
pLush

Wall Climbing by pLush

Hi guys! Hope y'all are doing great :D I've been wondering if anyone knows of a place offering wall climbing facilities? Either indoor or outdoor is fine. Really interested in learning it. Any experienced wall climbers here? Bunch of thanks for ...

silver356

Just saw an ad for the wall that is opening at Movenpick. It seems to be owned by Mandevco International and they plan to use it for corporate team building activities. It doesn't give much information about whether it will be open to the public or ... Read More

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10 years ago
Omeath

British School of Bahrain by Omeath

Hoping to move to Bahrain in the coming months. Looking at BSB. Anyone got the latest on the school?

silver356

What year level is your daughter going into? You could also consider the Multinational School in Adliya - it has been getting rave reviews. Read More

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10 years ago
advisor

welcome by advisor

:heart: Dear All I am Mr Assal very cute gentle education Consultant and translator ,Bahraini have master degree in English literature from the university of Cambridge UK and very sociable and helpful for all expats and friends who need help and any ...

silver356

Welcome to the forum, I'm sure you will have lots of valuable information to share. Read More