Miketpk
Irish looking for information about Bahrain
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Registration: 25 December 2011
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Changing Job and Bank Loan
Hi I was wondering if anyone could advise me? I'm currently living and working in Bahrain and have a bank loan with one of the International Banks here. I'm about to change my job and believe I need to inform the bank. However I have a ... Read More
What To Do About Mail by Omeath
We will be living in Hamala. Can anyone advise about mail? PO Box or do they deliver?
HI, If you really need to have mail get it sent to your employer if you can. Been here three years and for every one letter sent to you one is lost on route! Even An Phost are better:) Read More
Leave settlement by Miketpk
Hi I am working in Bahrain for the last two years, but have just been offered a job in Doha, so reviewing my options. Can anyone tell me what I'm entitled to if I leave, in relation to indemnity? I have two full years completed, and have taken no ...
Hi Thanks for the reply, and yes that confirms what I read as the law changed in 2012, and even if you leave before three years you are entitled to 15 days for every year up to then. What really does get my goat is all employers, in Bahrain will ... Read More
Leave settlement by Miketpk
Hi I am working in Bahrain for the last two years, but have just been offered a job in Doha, so reviewing my options. Can anyone tell me what I'm entitled to if I leave, in relation to indemnity? I have two full years completed, and have taken no ...
Hi Thanks for the reply, as I said, I did read the law but its confusing, under the 1976 law you would be right but I think the law changed in 2012 where you are entitled to a percentage of the settlement before three years, that's really my ... Read More
Leave settlement
Hi I am working in Bahrain for the last two years, but have just been offered a job in Doha, so reviewing my options. Can anyone tell me what I'm entitled to if I leave, in relation to indemnity? I have two full years completed, and have taken no ... Read More
Is Sitra OK
Hi Just a quick question as a Western Expat where would be better to find a two bed apartment and live Sitra or Juffair? Read More
Looking for SUV by CATALKHOBAR
Hi, Im presently looking for a Brand new SUV. Im choosing among Nissan XTRAIL, Toyota RAV 4 and Honda CRV. Which car manufacturer has a good reputation in bahrain, in terms of service and performance. I will be using that car for 2 years only and my ...
Hi I'm driving my second Honda CRV 2.2 Diesel brilliant car. However a new shape is due out later this year which may reduce any resale value of the older model! Read More
Samsung Galaxy 2 Android phone
Hello, I'm due to move to Manama in two weeks can anyone tell me if a Samsung Android cellphone will work in the area? Thanks Read More
Is it safe in manama
Hi I have been offered a senior position with a company in Manama to start mid January. A very simple question is in safe there, yes I know their were problems but is it safe for expats today Christmas day and going forward? Read More