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Nestle getting desperate?

2 Comments
2024/05/14
12:47 UTC

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Vape

Hi, I just moved to Bahrain. Most of the vape brands I used are not available here like Relx and Moto 1. Any suggestions ? I’m open to both disposable and e-liquids refills.

1 Comment
2024/05/14
12:14 UTC

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Bahraini took out a big loan and now can repay

To keep it short, a Bahraini friend of mine took at huge loan BHD 12k and now is unable to pay due to his financial situation. Needs advice on how he can take government support to prove that he is not able to pay it. Non-judgmental and keyboard warriors stay away... Genuine advice needed ,he is suffering mentally and i cant see him this way...

For those wondering why he took the loan in the first place, well one of his expat friends had a travel ban and cried infront of him since he was not able to go his home-country to meet his son. The Bahraini tried to help by taking loan thinking the expat would return it gradually, obviously that dint happen and the expat is totally broke.

5 Comments
2024/05/14
10:57 UTC

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Arab Summit Traffic Regulations

HI guys

Do you guys have any update about the traffic regulations during the summit ..Will any roads be blocked or restricted..I hear schools have got holiday due to the traffic regulation

5 Comments
2024/05/14
09:04 UTC

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Mounjaro (weight loss injection) but where tho 🤔❓

Hey folks,

So I remember seeing "Bahrain among first to approve Mounjaro" headlines everywhere for a while, but to date, the only pharmacy I've found that sells it is Ruyan (see below).

I remember calling a pharmacy that said you can only get it through like Salmaniya so govt/health centers or something.

Has anyone been able to get a hold of these from any pharmacy here in Bahrain?

  1. Did you (really) need a prescription and if so where did you get the prescription?
  2. Why do you think it's even prescription based. Are they afraid people will 'overdose' as it were? Like not understand how to use it properly and get severe hypoglycemia for example? I'm not asking about the side effects, I'm asking specifically about why you think they made it so you need to have a prescription to get it. This is just my own curiosity.

Before we get any comments on the price: I know the price is a bit insane but the price of obesity in the long run is a thousand times what you'd be paying for these.

Ruyan Instagram Mounjaro ad

https://preview.redd.it/2dzrit7tgc0d1.png?width=1455&format=png&auto=webp&s=f7cb0c0972b85d7a39a2c8c2d6634af520a4358b

9 Comments
2024/05/14
08:01 UTC

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Hey guys! Does anyone know anything about shops and companies being closed in Seef on Wednesday or Thursday because of the Arab League Summit?

3 Comments
2024/05/14
07:07 UTC

4

12 days since applied for good conduct certificate

Its been 12 days since i applied for good conduct certificate. Why is their service so slow. I raised a complaint on Tawasul but it was of no help. I visited adliya branch and they told me that they don not know anything about it. I visited the isatown branch and they have no clue either. Wth is going on. Why such poor service

8 Comments
2024/05/14
06:50 UTC

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Can you guys explain me what is arab summit happening in Bahrain

Can you guys explain me what is arab summit happening in Bahrain, no idea regarding this

15 Comments
2024/05/14
06:31 UTC

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Reminded me of the situation in this subreddit every other week lol.

2 Comments
2024/05/13
19:52 UTC

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Purchasing Gold/Jewelry from USA

Hello. I have fond memories of Bahrain and one of my favorite things to do there was to buy gold and loose gems at the souk in Manama. I still have receipts with phone numbers from some of these merchants 20 years ago. Do you think it would be safe for me to purchase some gold chains and gems etc from these merchants and have them mail my goods to USA? I was serving the in the U.S. Navy there about 20 years ago and the Bahraini population always was kind and welcoming. I’ve always wanted to take a trip down memory lane and buy some gold from those merchants, but from the comfort of my home in the U.S. I’m concerned that I could get ripped off though, but on the other hand I was never once ripped off in all my haggling and wheeling and dealing I did in those markets. Do you think there’s a good chance I pay and never receive the goods if I act on this fantasy? I think they probably sell gold at nearly spot price, so it seems any customs I pay would be off set by the lower premium of purchasing Bahrain gold, and they can craft any jewelry I could imagine for nearly no extra cost. Is this still the case today?

2 Comments
2024/05/13
17:45 UTC

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What to do with a stranded baby bulbul?

The mother comes back every so often (it’s been 2 hours) but flies away without feeding it. Does anyone know what to do? It’s very active and definitely not sick, so no obvious reason for the mother to abandon it. Bahrain has to have some bulbul experts!

18 Comments
2024/05/13
15:15 UTC

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Driving licence

Hi. I've recently moved to Bahrain and I've heard some news circulating recently that the government is planning a restriction on issuing driving licences to expats in Bahrain unless their job requires. I have my driving test by the end of this month. Can someone tell if this news is true?

12 Comments
2024/05/13
11:50 UTC

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Tretinoin Gel, where to buy?

Hi guys,

I recently moved here for a short project and will be here for the next 3 or so months at the least. I have been prescribed Tretinoin by my dermatologist back home from Australia and do have the prescription with me.

Usually, i would use the gel formulation of tret, i've tried looking for it over here, around juffair and could not find the gel version.

Could anyone point me to a store that sells the gel formulation? Also would my prescription be accepted even though it isn't from Bahrain?

18 Comments
2024/05/13
11:30 UTC

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Work permit

Hii all. I'm an expat from India working here for the past 11 months. Im working 14+ hours 7daysa a week for 110BD salary. My employer is a very toxic person and makes me work like a slave.They swear at me for no reason.Now they renewed my visa with out asking me. He told me i need to pay 400 BD to release me. They also has my passport. Please help.

44 Comments
2024/05/13
06:33 UTC

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MOSQUITOES!

Does anyone know or have the number to the guys that kill or get rid of mosquitoes? Not an exterminator like from the government. I heared that if you call them they could come because I also have standing water where they breed all they want

1 Comment
2024/05/13
05:50 UTC

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University of Technology

hello everyone, just wanted to ask about UTB. i just graduated highschool, gonna have my ceremony soon and im looking to take computer science/software engineering, really interested in doing practical work more than anything i dont really enjoy studying and im looking for something that requires me to do more practical work than actually studying if that makes sense. keep in mind im not bahraini, i saw that they provide discounts for students with a high gpa and thought it was perfect. what do you guys think of it? should i apply there? what other alternatives do i have with around the same price? i want your honest reviews and thank you.

edit: i’m also thinking of Arab Open university and Ahlia university. let me know which one you guys recommend.

4 Comments
2024/05/13
05:40 UTC

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Is Shaikh isa bin salman highway a breeding ground for mosquitoes?

Every time I drive through it my windshield and front bumper accumulates hundreds of mosquitoes.

6 Comments
2024/05/13
02:19 UTC

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Transfer of Car Registration and Insurance

Hi Guys,

I just wanted to know what documents needed for transfer a vehicle.

I purchased a car but still driving license is pending so can i transfer it on my name?

6 Comments
2024/05/12
20:02 UTC

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International Book Fair in Bahrain

Hello, can someone please tell me when will we have an international book fair? I have been dying to go to one since i moved here but first covid happened and then nothing thus far.

Does anyone have any idea?

0 Comments
2024/05/12
18:28 UTC

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confused about picking a major in college

im in my junior year of high school and as some of you may know we have finals at this time of year and it made me think about my future and what i wanna be when i "grow up" and i have no idea what major to choose but i am interested in civil engineering and i had some questions and couldnt find any answers so plz help me🙏🙏🙏

1)is civil engineering worth it? (as in salary and the job market)

2)is it AS HARD as people make it seem?

3)if not civil engineering what type of engineering is more worth it?

12 Comments
2024/05/12
16:47 UTC

4

Arab summit

Hey guys. Salaam .. heard that schools are closed owing to Arab summit being held at 16th. Could anyone enlighten on the same.. 😅

18 Comments
2024/05/12
15:14 UTC

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السلام عليكم .. شخباركم .. ويش تغديتون.. وويش تشربون بعد الغدا

المهم ... بعد الغدا عادة ما اشرب غير الشاي الاسود البارحة شفت شركة اسمها آيلا1 فقلت اجرب و اخذت من عندهم كم نكهة 3in1, كبتشينو.. كرك .. كاكو حار و سألت ربعي اذا يعرفون شركات غير و طلع في كوفي من شركة ulker .... و أخيراً. السؤال وين احصل كوفي 3in1 من شركة ulker

15 Comments
2024/05/12
14:29 UTC

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Khobar Visa Run

Hey everyone, I need to do a quick visa run to Khobar via the causeway. I had a few questions but only agents have been contacting me and have been pushing for a 1 year visa which I think is excessive and I think they're trying to upsell me. Please do respond if you know or have any advice for me for the following:

  1. I'm an American citizen with a multiple visit visa for Bahrain, will I be able to get visa on arrival if I am driving to Saudi?
  2. If I can get visa on arrival what is the procedure, is there like a toll booth that will take the payment? Whats the approximate cost?
  3. If I need to get a visa beforehand does anyone know the (government) website for this so I can do it directly instead of an agent?
  4. My boyfriend (also an American citizen) has the Bahrain CPR card, will he need to apply for a visa as well?
  5. What are some cheap places to rent a car or by any chance may I please borrow one from someone here?

Thank you so much in advance! I truly appreciate it!

7 Comments
2024/05/12
13:27 UTC

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Logistics or supply

Should i change my major from International Logistics Management to Supply Chain Management ?

2 Comments
2024/05/12
13:20 UTC

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How many of you visited the cave type bunker in zallaq near the dragon rocks, is it hidden or public

How many of you visited the cave type bunker in zallaq near the dragon rocks, is it hidden or public can i visit there and is there so restrictions or anything

13 Comments
2024/05/12
10:41 UTC

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Colored skies?

So I've been reading about solar storm/geomagnetic storms and how they they are creating these beautiful borealis and beautiful vibrant colors in the night sky ins ome parts of the world.

Can we expect to see them in bahrain too?

5 Comments
2024/05/12
09:12 UTC

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Anyone ordered anything from “TradeInn”

I wanna buy diving gear from there since it’s cheaper then here and has more variety of products how was your experience? There is DHL shipping and Bahrain post.

1 Comment
2024/05/12
08:29 UTC

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جامعة البحرين وشركة تمكين

استبيان حول "مدى معرفتك بشركة تمكين وخدماتها"

https://forms.gle/XHUPidK7rMmgZTAv8

لغرض مشروع تخرج طلاب علاقات عامة في جامعة البحرين.

فضلًا وليس أمرًا يرجى ملئ الاستبيان ❤️🙏🏻

1 Comment
2024/05/12
08:04 UTC

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Thai visa

How long does it take for the thai visa to be approved after sumitting bank statement?

Update : i got the thai visa approved

9 Comments
2024/05/12
06:48 UTC

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