Hi everyone!

I visited Manama for a business trip a while ago and spent around two weeks there. I genuinely enjoyed my time in Bahrain. The people, the atmosphere, and especially the lively downtown area left a really nice impression on me.

I’m from Malaysia, and I practise tarot reading, mainly focusing on relationships, personal reflection, and helping people understand their emotions and situations from different perspectives.

I’m curious about how tarot is generally viewed in Bahrain. Is it considered socially acceptable, or is it a sensitive topic because of the local culture and religious beliefs?

I’m not here to promote my services or debate anyone’s beliefs. I’d simply like to understand the local perspective better, especially from people who live in Bahrain.

I appreciate any honest insights or personal experiences.

Thank you!

I am planning to go back to india via bahrain, since riyadh airports are closed, so am thinking to stay back in bahrain for 1 or 3 days and then fly back to india? Is that a good time for the current situation?

Hi everyone! 

I’m conducting a short survey about BLS and ACLS training needs in Bahrain. I’d really appreciate your participation. It takes only 3–5 minutes!

🔗 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSding21AjREMn-9AFdR_5bK7KxImnSob8VsDHpqR1Osxwg4yQ/viewform?usp=publish-editor

Thank you for your support! 🙏

Over $59 from the US. I have no idea for how long but I know a lot of people care.

Has anyone here tried Beyond Border Consultants or Trinity Consultants? Are they legitimate companies?

Salaam Alaykum, Hey everyone! 👋🏼 😄

I'm looking to start my weight loss journey and have been considering joining Underground Gym. I've seen them helping people get fitter over the years, and it seems like a place that could help me get started on the right track.

Before committing, I'd love to hear from people who have trained there or are currently members.

I have a few questions:

Trainers: How good are the personal trainers? Are they helpful with beginners, especially people who need to lose a significant amount of weight? Do they actually guide you properly, or are you mostly left to figure things out yourself?

Facilities and equipment: How's the gym in terms of equipment, cleanliness, and overall facilities? Do they have everything you need for a proper workout?

Nutrition and diet: Do they help with nutrition, meal plans, and figuring out what to eat, or is that something you have to manage separately?

Atmosphere: What's the vibe like? Are people friendly and welcoming, or does it feel intimidating for someone who's just starting out? I'd especially appreciate hearing from people who joined as beginners.

Pricing: Is it worth the money? Are their trainers and facilities worth the price, or are there cheaper gyms in Bahrain that offer similar or even better value?

My goal isn't just to join a gym, work out for a few weeks, and give up. I genuinely want to make a lifestyle change, lose weight, get healthier, and stick with it this time. I know I'll need guidance, consistency, and a good environment to make that happen.

I'd also love to hear from anyone who's been through a similar journey. What worked for you? Would you recommend Underground, or is there another gym in Bahrain you'd suggest for someone in my position?

Bonus question: Would anyone here be interested in becoming gym buddies or accountability partners? 😄 It would be nice to have someone to share the journey with, motivate each other, and make sure we actually show up instead of finding excuses!

I'd really appreciate any honest experiences, advice, recommendations, or even things you wish you'd known before joining a gym.

Thanks in advance, everyone!

Hello all, I'm looking at getting two panels repainted on my car and I've been recommended either Olympia or Manila garage.

Does anyone have experience with both or recommend one over the other? I'm trying to get the paint matched as close as possible

ordered a talabat mart cart and it’s been cancelled twice on the premise that there is no riders available… it’s 4pm on a monday and the talabat mart isn’t actually that far away from me… what’s going on!! 🤣 i can also see talabat riders on the street as well! anyone else having this issue? it’s never happened to me before lol

all cuz i said no one wants chris brown to preform in bahrain as he’s a known serial abuser and assaulter that has allegations in every country he visits..

Tanqeeb is a job aggregator: for Bahrain it shows listings from Naukri Gulf, Bayt and GulfTalent (three Gulf-based boards, 97.8% of listings). I collected every Bahrain listing it showed for the last 90 days (Jul 26 to Oct 25, 2026), 2,181 in total, and looked at who posts them and what they disclose.

1. Hotels: 31.8% of listings

Marriott brands alone posted 15.6% (Marriott, Ritz-Carlton, Westin, Sheraton), then Accor and Four Seasons. Only Jordan had a higher hotel share among the 11 countries I've looked at so far; Qatar is level with Bahrain.

2. Salaries: 5.7% overall, 0 from hotels

124 listings show a salary. Of the 101 in BHD, the median is 475 a month (10th to 90th percentile: 165 to 2,250). Not one of the 694 hotel listings shows pay.

3. Other things that stood out

• Recruitment agencies posted 12% (VAM Systems, Dolphin Manpower, Propel Consult).
• Some "Bahrain" jobs aren't in Bahrain: Hilton Luxor (Egypt) and Four Seasons Riyadh posted 28 listings labelled Bahrain.
• 97.8% are labelled Manama, because all three boards file Bahrain jobs under "Manama". On listings with exact locations, Manama is about 59%.
• Sunday gets 11 new listings a day against 27 on Tuesday, although it's a working day: the biggest board posts mostly Monday to Friday.
• "Information Technology" is mislabelled: half of its listings are hotel jobs (baristas, lifeguards, chefs).

Limits: listings on one aggregator, not all jobs in Bahrain. A missing salary does not mean a job is unpaid. No personal data was collected.

Source: public listings on bahrain.tanqeeb.com.

Question for people working in Bahrain's hotels: is pay usually discussed only at the interview stage, and which sites do you actually use to find jobs?

Hi folks,

Does anyone have an idea if the NBR portal is down or under maintenance? The VAT filing deadline is approaching for my company & we need to file by EOD mostly.

Please do let me know if you have an idea