The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has adopted a new system for its online appointment consular services for each of its missions all over the world. This aims to digitize the filing, processing, and record-tracking of consular services for all Filipino nationals in their respective host countries, including the Kingdom of Bahrain in the Middle [...]
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When it comes to traveling, Bahrain has a modern and developed transport system. Of course, if you prefer to drive, then you can opt to buy a car that you can use for going to work or to different places. Since petrol is relatively cheap in Bahrain, you get to save money, too! In this [...]
There are many expats who are currently living and working in Bahrain. In fact, almost 50 percent of the population are foreigners! The country is a major hub for business and finance in the Middle East, so it’s a very “international” and cosmopolitan country, indeed. That being said, Bahrain is also a Muslim country, with [...]
On Friday, April 30, online applications for national IDs were made available, with the aim of enrolling 70 million Filipinos in the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) by the end of 2021. READ ALSO: How to Renew Philippine Passport in Bahrain President Rodrigo Duterte signed Republic Act No. 11055, also known as the “Philippine Identification System [...]
Are you a new expat in Bahrain or someone who is planning to live and work here? If so, then it’s important that you become familiar with banking, taxes, and money matters in this country. After all, you’ll be dealing with salary payments, bills payments, savings, deposits, money transfers, car loans, and other transactions, just like [...]
Are you a planning to visit Bahrain as a tourist anytime soon? Or perhaps you are an expat in the Kingdom, planning a vacation to your home country? Either way, there is one thing that you shouldn’t miss getting during your trip or stay in Bahrain: souvenirs. ALSO READ: List of Shopping Malls in Bahrain Aside [...]
If you are planning to come to Bahrain anytime soon — whether for work, business, or leisure travel purposes, then you should also be aware of what you can and cannot bring into the Kingdom. There are things that are banned for import, just as there are items that cannot be exported from the country. ALSO [...]
Although the economy is starting to pick up and establishments have opened once again, most people are likely to stay home most of the time. So unless you are required to work outside, or to buy essential food and supplies, you’ll still be home for most of the day and night. ALSO READ: 8 Best [...]
These days, online shopping has become more and more common, whether you’re buying food, groceries, clothes, shoes, medicine, and even electronic gadgets. And aside from the many popular shopping destinations in Bahrain, there are many shopping platforms in the Kingdom as well. Through these platforms, you can order everything you could ever need, from the comfort [...]
If you are a newcomer to Bahrain, or thinking about living and working in the Kingdom, one of the most important decisions you’ll ever have to make is where to stay. Fortunately, there are many places and types of accommodations available to fit your budget and cost of living. Of course, choosing a place to [...]
