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bartowel

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English °µÍø½ûÇø in Bahrain

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Lives in Landed in Bahrain

Registration: 16 February 2009

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bartowel replied to a thread
13 years ago
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Where to live for 600BD by bartowel

Hello, I will receive 600BD a month for housing. I would prefer a villa (as I have children). Any ideas on areas, what this amount will get me (number of bedrooms etc)? Thanks

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Thanks Olivier. I will certainly be happy to share ideas / informations / advice with others. I doubt, however, I will be able to match the quantity and quality of your posts! Thanks to you and everyone else for the advice and comments of the last ... Read More

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13 years ago
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Where to live for 600BD by bartowel

Hello, I will receive 600BD a month for housing. I would prefer a villa (as I have children). Any ideas on areas, what this amount will get me (number of bedrooms etc)? Thanks

bartowel

Thanks for the advice folks. Been on the island since September - in a nice compound not far from Al Osra on Budaiya Hwy. As mentioned, I managed to get a good deal, with bills included, so that all worked out well? May have something to do with the ... Read More

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13 years ago
Ali Imran

Request for advice from the Forum Members [Renting Flat] by Ali Imran

Dear Forum Members I have found this forum and the always supportive °µÍø½ûÇø Members on this forum to be very informative and gracious in their advice. I ill be shifting to Bahrain in December and thus would like to your advice on the following: 1. ...

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Hi Ali, I think you have the understanding of the Diplomatic Clause the wrong way round. I have such a clause in my tenancy agreement for the villa I live in. Basically, you sign a rental agreement, usually 2 years, but have the option to terminate ... Read More

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13 years ago
jazzy851

Driving with UK licence in Bahrain by jazzy851

Hello, I want to know more or better, the legal side about driving in Bahrain with a UK License. I have been using my UK International driving license to hire and drive cars here in Bahrain this year. The rental companies have never questioned me ...

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Thanks Olivier - as helpful as ever. My employer told me the CPR office is in ISA Town. I will double check.... Thanks Read More

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13 years ago
jazzy851

Driving with UK licence in Bahrain by jazzy851

Hello, I want to know more or better, the legal side about driving in Bahrain with a UK License. I have been using my UK International driving license to hire and drive cars here in Bahrain this year. The rental companies have never questioned me ...

bartowel

Hey there, great advice and tips. One question: where is the Traffic department located? I need to get a licence this week!!! Also, if anyone has a GPS reference or good directions to the office in ISA Town where they issue CPR cards that would be ... Read More

bartowel created a thread
13 years ago

Ritz CArlton Membership fees

Hey, anyone know how much it costs for a family to join the Ritz Carlton club, with access to beach, pool etc? Thanks Read More

bartowel created a thread
13 years ago

Where to live for 600BD

Hello, I will receive 600BD a month for housing. I would prefer a villa (as I have children). Any ideas on areas, what this amount will get me (number of bedrooms etc)? Thanks Read More

bartowel created a thread
14 years ago

Vehicle rental / lease vs. buying

Hi everyone, As usual, I am turning to the wisdom of the Forum to get some advice and information regarding vehicle rental / lease in Bahrain. I will be moving over with my family (wife and 2 small children). We are moving from the US, but lived ... Read More

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14 years ago
aleinad

what is the current situation in Bahrain? by aleinad

Dear All, Can anyone tell me please what's the situation now in Bahrain? has the life got back to normal? i am considering moving to bahrain but i do not know what to do. i am afraid of another unrest.... i would highly appreciate your ...

bartowel

Hi there American Monk, I understand your concerns - we are too preparing to move to Bahrain from the US (although we have spent the last 6 years in the UAE, so know the region). The article you linked to is over a month old, dated 16th March, and ... Read More

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14 years ago
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University of Bahrain / living & working by bartowel

Hi everyone, I am considering moving to Bahrain to work. I have lived for 6 years in the Gulf (UAE & Qatar), so am quite familiar with the region. My question involves the University of Bahrain (UoB). Does anyone have any information regarding ...

bartowel

Hi everyone, and especially Olivier-France, for all your help and advice. I have just returned from the US after a week at a conference in the UAE, and met a few folks from Bahrain, who were leaving the island for the short term, to see how things ... Read More

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14 years ago
bartowel

University of Bahrain / living & working by bartowel

Hi everyone, I am considering moving to Bahrain to work. I have lived for 6 years in the Gulf (UAE & Qatar), so am quite familiar with the region. My question involves the University of Bahrain (UoB). Does anyone have any information regarding ...

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Hey there - just been offered a position at the University of Bahrain, and am going to accept - so I should be arriving with the family mid-August (that will be fun in the heat!!). Looking forward to becoming part of the Island! Dan Read More

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14 years ago
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University of Bahrain / living & working by bartowel

Hi everyone, I am considering moving to Bahrain to work. I have lived for 6 years in the Gulf (UAE & Qatar), so am quite familiar with the region. My question involves the University of Bahrain (UoB). Does anyone have any information regarding ...

bartowel

Hi Olivier, Thanks for the message - I am hoping to get some info soon! We are still looking at our options, and watching events in the country closely, so I will keep you posted! Have a good day Read More

bartowel replied to a thread
14 years ago
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University of Bahrain / living & working by bartowel

Hi everyone, I am considering moving to Bahrain to work. I have lived for 6 years in the Gulf (UAE & Qatar), so am quite familiar with the region. My question involves the University of Bahrain (UoB). Does anyone have any information regarding ...

bartowel

Thanks Haf - I have already applied for a position - but the job posting gives little information regarding the details of the contract. I am currently a University Professor, and have worked in the Gulf for 6 years (and a regular visitor to ... Read More

bartowel replied to a thread
14 years ago
bartowel

University of Bahrain / living & working by bartowel

Hi everyone, I am considering moving to Bahrain to work. I have lived for 6 years in the Gulf (UAE & Qatar), so am quite familiar with the region. My question involves the University of Bahrain (UoB). Does anyone have any information regarding ...

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Any info / advice / comments would be useful - thanks! Read More

bartowel created a thread
14 years ago

University of Bahrain / living & working

Hi everyone, I am considering moving to Bahrain to work. I have lived for 6 years in the Gulf (UAE & Qatar), so am quite familiar with the region. My question involves the University of Bahrain (UoB). Does anyone have any information regarding ... Read More