dadofduck
English looking for information about Bahrain
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Lives in Manama, Manama
Registration: 08 May 2016
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KSA Insurance by dadofduck
Hello all, I'm looking for somebody in a similar situation to me to glean some advice from. I live in Bahrain, work in KSA and commute each day. I'm about to buy a car in Bahrain for this daily commute. My BH insurance is sorted but I ...
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KSA Insurance
Hello all, I'm looking for somebody in a similar situation to me to glean some advice from. I live in Bahrain, work in KSA and commute each day. I'm about to buy a car in Bahrain for this daily commute. My BH insurance is sorted but I ... Read More
º£½ÇÂÒÂ×-friendly bank to open a bank account by GuestPoster173
Guys, finally moved in to Bahrain. Next step is to open a bank account. What do you recommend to be the most º£½ÇÂÒÂ×-friendly bank? Thanks!
Hi there, The following is the required documents for º£½ÇÂÒÂ×s that are (to be) residents of Bahrain for opening a HSBC accont: If CPR is under issuance: "Undertaking Letter Signed by Customer and Proof of Address Proof of Address (Whom it ... Read More
Family Visit Visa by dadofduck
Hello all, Does anybody know if it is easy and inexpensive to get a visit visa into KSA for my Wife and Daughter? I am working in Khobar, have an Iqama but live in Bahrain with my family. My Wife is curious and would like to come over to visit for ...
Hi Mythril, Thanks for the response and info. My Wife is actually working in Bahrain and her CPR is currently being processed so there's no real point in her getting an Iqama. It was literally just for a daytrip, I'm guessing it will be ... Read More
Family Visit Visa
Hello all, Does anybody know if it is easy and inexpensive to get a visit visa into KSA for my Wife and Daughter? I am working in Khobar, have an Iqama but live in Bahrain with my family. My Wife is curious and would like to come over to visit for ... Read More
Anybody know where I can source a Dash Cam? by dadofduck
Hi, Does anybody know where I can source a Dash Cam either here in Bahrain or in KSA? For anybody that doesn't know, it's a screen mounted camera that records footage of your driving. It can be useful in the event of an accident to help ...
Hello SS, I have found evidence of them being used (on other forums) and also of them being soldd (just now!) on http://saudi.souq.com/sa-en/car-dashboard-camera-night-vision-dvr-5049550/i/ Anyway, it's not conclusive but I'm willing to ... Read More
Anybody know where I can source a Dash Cam? by dadofduck
Hi, Does anybody know where I can source a Dash Cam either here in Bahrain or in KSA? For anybody that doesn't know, it's a screen mounted camera that records footage of your driving. It can be useful in the event of an accident to help ...
It's okay, cancel the request. I've just bought one online from Ubuy Read More
Anybody know where I can source a Dash Cam?
Hi, Does anybody know where I can source a Dash Cam either here in Bahrain or in KSA? For anybody that doesn't know, it's a screen mounted camera that records footage of your driving. It can be useful in the event of an accident to help ... Read More
Reliable agent for paper CPR by shackle
Hello All, I'm new on this forum and will introduce myself separately in a topic but am in an urgent need of a reliable agent who can assist me in obtaining a "Paper CPR". I have Saudi Iqama and workvisa and Bahraini 3m business ...
HI LI, Any chance you could send me the contact details of that agent? My family is in Bahrain and I am working in KSA and commuting every day. It would be really helpful for me to obtain a CPR in Bahrain........ TIA Read More
Al Khobar, how safe by dadofduck
Hi all, I'm about to start working in Al Khobar and although I plan to reside in Bahrain, for the initial period I will be in Khobar while my Iqama is being sorted (10 days ish). What I am wondering is how safe Khobar is for a western expat ...
Thanks for that! After a few weeks I've seen that it is a nice safe place to be. I seem to exhausted the city in my search for a boxing club and have now given up! I think the eating capital of the Eastern Province has helped me put on about ... Read More
Renting and/or buying a car in Al Khobar by giggs112010
Just wondering, is it possible to rent or buy a car without an Iqama? Currently on a Business working visa as my Iqama is processing and will be processing for the next couple months, perhaps longer. So just wondering if it is possible to purchase ...
Yeah would love to know the answer to this also, I have a UK driving license......... Read More
Play football in Khobar by beyramlouati
Hi, I will be in Khobar for a couple on months (I actually often come to khobar for work). It would be nice if I can find people to play some football with (soccer). Back home I play 3-4 times a week so it is a bit depressing not play when I am ...
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Al Khobar, how safe
Hi all, I'm about to start working in Al Khobar and although I plan to reside in Bahrain, for the initial period I will be in Khobar while my Iqama is being sorted (10 days ish). What I am wondering is how safe Khobar is for a western expat ... Read More
CPR/Residency by dadofduck
Hi, I have a job starting in Al Khobar and my Wife has a job starting in Bahrain. We plan on living in Bahrain along with our Daughter who is 6 years old. The company my Wife will be working for are having difficulty organising sponsorship for ...
Cheers Sam, I've spoken to somebody who believes that once you have KSA residency, getting Bahraini residency is pretty straightforward. It looks like I may have to get the little one sponsored in KSA first then maybe we will both apply for ... Read More
Taxi advice by dadofduck
Hi there, Just looking for some general advice on taxis in Bahrain. My Wife will be working near Mahooz and although we have yet to decide which area to live, she is undoubtedly looking at getting a taxi or Uber to work every day. Can anybody ...
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