Joanna
@Josnuggles
English expat in Bahrain
Forum posts
2197
Contacts
2
About me
English, Married with children
Lives in Saar
Speaks English
Registration: 05 September 2012
Activity
Car Cleaning by OL1
Hello all, With the recent flooding in Bahrain my car requires a proper good clean outside and inside including carpet cleaning. Has anyone any suggestions on where I should go? Also the price range I should be looking at paying? Thank you in ...
Steam my ride. Basement of Saar Mall. BD30 Read More
guaranteeing uber to airport by GuestPoster95685
So, if I want to make sure that I can get a taxi via Uber to the airport on Monday evening, how do I go about it? I don't want to get packed up and flip open the app to find there are no cars. Is it possible to arrange uber in advance?
I find picking up the phone and calling a taxi company is always the best option and they have never let me down. I don't trust apps especially when you have to register credit card details and you are on a tight schedule. Speedy and Arabian ... Read More
Driving Instructor in Manama by GuestPoster45144
Dear All, I am looking for a reliable driving instructor in Bahrain and would appreciate any recommendations. I am not getting the license here, but I do need to learn to drive to pass the practical test in the UK (that's where I am getting ...
The driving instructors here are sleezy. If you are taking your test in the UK then you need to learn to drive there. The lessons here are totally different and you are on the wrong side of the road. Learning here just doesn't make sense. The UK ... Read More
Female Driving Instructor for additional hours by Superboo
Good Morning, My wife looking for female driving instructor to learn extra hours. Preferably Arabic speaking or French. We pay per hour. My wife has Bahraini DL. Thanks, as ever
Ah okay, that makes more sense. I can understand her need for someone to be with her and give her guidance. Does she not have any friends that currently drive to help her? I doubt driving instructors will do this (they operate under very strict ... Read More
Bahraini CPR while living in Saudi by Shanedaas
Hello, My husband will start working in Saudi next week, we the family will be living in Bahrain. My question is what are the requirements to obtain CPRs in Bahrain and the most important question is how long would that take? Thank you for ...
My son has been in school in Bahrain. No CPR Read More
Healthcare status by sandy_storms
Hi all, Good morning. What does healthcare status A or B mean in the work permit for foreigners : Kindly help me with specific replies as below: 1. Healthcare status A covers a.Medical Insurance by employer (Y/N) b. Hospitalisation expenses by ...
Best advice. Call LMRA and ask them to clarify Read More
Mannequin by Sonu Sivan
do you know any place in where i can buy second hand mannequin fullbody one ... i dont need very expensive one.. as its not for displaying any dress ...its for photography studio ...more as a model for practice ...
Great. I believe the guy said BD8 each but if you can get them cheaper then even better Read More
Chiropractor by Mythril
Are there chiropractors in Bahrain? If there are, does anyone have any personal experience and thus recommendation, for a good one? T&R
There are amazing chiropractors in Bahrain. Intouch clinic in Saar or the German Orthopaedic hospital in Juffair. They are highly trained and totally recognised by Bahrain, their health service and the royal family. Read More
Mannequin by Sonu Sivan
do you know any place in where i can buy second hand mannequin fullbody one ... i dont need very expensive one.. as its not for displaying any dress ...its for photography studio ...more as a model for practice ...
Ah, you posted this on my facebook group. Did you get sorted eventually? It was a choice of Manazels or a guy who had them for sale Read More
employer not paying leave salary and other benefits by PRASANTH NAIR
Dear members, can Anyone give me right solution for my problem? I was working with one well established company( 100% Bahraini Ownership) for the last 2.5 Years.On 17/11/2016 I have submitted my one month notice for resignation via postal. On ...
Only option is contacting ministry of labour like Capt Chocolate said Read More
Female Driving Instructor for additional hours by Superboo
Good Morning, My wife looking for female driving instructor to learn extra hours. Preferably Arabic speaking or French. We pay per hour. My wife has Bahraini DL. Thanks, as ever
By law driving instructors have to train people only through the driving school. Extra hours are illegal. BD5 per hour is the going rate, although some charge more - check the driving school website for authorised instructors Read More
Healthcare status by sandy_storms
Hi all, Good morning. What does healthcare status A or B mean in the work permit for foreigners : Kindly help me with specific replies as below: 1. Healthcare status A covers a.Medical Insurance by employer (Y/N) b. Hospitalisation expenses by ...
This link explains it all for you http://www.newsofbahrain.com/viewNews.php?ppId=30276&TYPE=Posts&pid=21&MNU=2&SUB Read More
how do i promote my business by ijjiujja
hello everyone i have been working as an art and craft artist but due to some reasons and lack of time i stopped my work now i have started working at home and online work which includes my hand made wood working crafts and garden in pots for ...
Working in Bahrain without a valid work visa is illegal and you could be deported, fined or put in jail Read More
British School Bahrain by anghatch
Hi everyone, We are relocating to Bahrain in July and have had a look at school possibilities. ( Hoping to come and check them out in June). We have looked at the British School of Bahrain for my 12 year old daughter. Has anyone got any opinions on ...
Great news. I went through the moving process during the summer holidays too and it was crazy trying to get my son in to school. The good thing is that she will be starting her new school at the begining of the school year so she won't be ... Read More
British School Bahrain by anghatch
Hi everyone, We are relocating to Bahrain in July and have had a look at school possibilities. ( Hoping to come and check them out in June). We have looked at the British School of Bahrain for my 12 year old daughter. Has anyone got any opinions on ...
Totally agree with YaaSeen, BSB is great, so is St Chris. Make sure you get on the waiting list asap as it can take a long time to get in. I would apply to both schools now - get the exam papers sent to your daughters current school and see what ... Read More