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You can also consider Amwaj Islands (8 km. from the airport) or Budaya
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not joining as a pilot...sorry to not clarify that...am joining the Route Network Planning Department 
I have been to BAH 4 times in the past 2 years for work...stayed at Gulf Hotel, Golden Tulip and the Novotel Al Thana Resort. Favorite amongst these was the Gulf Hotel without a doubt
For banking purposes, I'm going to stick with HSBC as they have a solid worldwide reputation so am more comfortable dealing with them...what do you all think
BA tkt is now confirmed and am looking fwd to it as its my first long haul trip with them. B 777-200ER YYZ-LHR and then after a nice 4 hour transit at LHR, taking a B 747-400 LHR-BAH. Flying in World Traveller Plus (Premium Economy) cabin.
I have already short listed 5 condos in Juffair area from this website:
Apartments in Bahrain,Bahrain flat rental,villas and homes
I have been to BAH 4 times in the past 2 years for work...stayed at Gulf Hotel, Golden Tulip and the Novotel Al Thana Resort. Favorite amongst these was the Gulf Hotel without a doubt
For banking purposes, I'm going to stick with HSBC as they have a solid worldwide reputation so am more comfortable dealing with them...what do you all think
BA tkt is now confirmed and am looking fwd to it as its my first long haul trip with them. B 777-200ER YYZ-LHR and then after a nice 4 hour transit at LHR, taking a B 747-400 LHR-BAH. Flying in World Traveller Plus (Premium Economy) cabin.
I suggest you to invest 1 BD and buy the local newspaper Gulf Daily where you can find plenty informations about real estate. There are few canadians in Gulf Air and I'm pretty sure you'll enjoy The Kingdom.
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behramjee , Regarding HSBC avoid like the fn plague!! im telling you from personal experience and there is a thread somewhere around pprune about them . for example their net banking never worked for me and when it did i couldn't transfer funds to my other accounts in different banks, because the muppet that opened my account forgot to tell me that i have to fill a form.... long stroy short they make it difficult for you to get your own money.
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HSBC is crap, as any other bank in BAH, you will see the difference from the rest of the world.
For housing you can search here: expatriates.com - Bahrain
All the best, and welcome to the sandbox.
For housing you can search here: expatriates.com - Bahrain
All the best, and welcome to the sandbox.
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yeah well what to do...at least it provides me with convenience as its situated in other cities of the world where my family and myself are based which makes a good "family bank" lol ...plus its worldwide brand name and recognition is un-matched.
if u and others dont suggest HSBC in BAH, then what do you recommend instead?
Btw fyi...from Oct 31st, Lufthansa increases FRA-BAH from a daily B 738BBJ to a daily A 343 + SAS increases DXB from 3 to 5 weekly nonstop A 343s for Winter 2010 + WY launch MCT-KTM 4 weekly B 738s from Sept 2nd.
if u and others dont suggest HSBC in BAH, then what do you recommend instead?
Btw fyi...from Oct 31st, Lufthansa increases FRA-BAH from a daily B 738BBJ to a daily A 343 + SAS increases DXB from 3 to 5 weekly nonstop A 343s for Winter 2010 + WY launch MCT-KTM 4 weekly B 738s from Sept 2nd.
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I use HSBC, once the initial hiccups associated with opening the account...(ask specifically for the inet/phone banking form) things run smoothly, there was a headache getting PIN numbers for cards, but that was attributed to the changeover to the new chip implanted cards, they were replacing EVERYBODY'S cards over the new year..online works great, never go to the branch for anything..Bank Muscat in the GF HQ is terribly slow at everything...the rst I dont know welcome to the desert!!
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Al SAFIR. During the Saudis weekend(Thur-Fri) they move in. Along with a substantial number of hookers. They drive over from SA via the causway. Its a very seedy and disgusting hotel.
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It is much better to go with one of these Banks instead of HSBC. Keep HSBC for International transactions and local bank for daily transactions!
1. National Bank of Bahrain National Bank of Bahrain - Home : has the largest number of Branches and ATMs in Bahrain.
2. Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait www.bbkonline.com : the second in the largest number of Branches and ATMs in Bahrain. (i have an account here at the moment, aand thinking of going to BisB very soon)
3. Bahrain Islamic Bank Welcome to BisB | Bahrain Islamic Bank | Retail Banking | Corporate Banking | Tasheel | Auto Finance | Property Finance | Tejoori | SME | Trade Financing | Priority Banking : the third in the list of the largest number of branches and their services look very good.
4. Ahli United Bank I would say it is in the same rank of BBK.
1. National Bank of Bahrain National Bank of Bahrain - Home : has the largest number of Branches and ATMs in Bahrain.
2. Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait www.bbkonline.com : the second in the largest number of Branches and ATMs in Bahrain. (i have an account here at the moment, aand thinking of going to BisB very soon)
3. Bahrain Islamic Bank Welcome to BisB | Bahrain Islamic Bank | Retail Banking | Corporate Banking | Tasheel | Auto Finance | Property Finance | Tejoori | SME | Trade Financing | Priority Banking : the third in the list of the largest number of branches and their services look very good.
4. Ahli United Bank I would say it is in the same rank of BBK.
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" Keep HSBC for International transactions and local bank for daily transactions!" I agree with SkyDive6 , NBB is pretty good i never had problems with them. regarding housing avoid getting a house or an apartment near mosques or any religious houses or whatever they are called it gets pretty noisey believe me , same goes for places infested with saudi/hookers .Best of luck!!
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regarding housing avoid getting a house or an apartment near mosques or any religious houses or whatever they are called it gets pretty noisey believe me , same goes for places infested with saudi/hookers .Best of luck!!
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oh yes not planning on getting a condo near any noisy establishment.
btw since we have ordered 24 B 788s, this article on Vietnam Airlines switching its entire order from B 788s to B 789s and the reasons for it should interest u guys!
Vietnam Airlines switches 787 order to -9s-24/06/2010-Flightglobal.com
also Im sure by now everyone has heard that QR is launching NCE, HAN, BUD, Bucharest. Qatar Airways announces six new routes | Aviation | AMEinfo.com
lastly, I have been writing a weekly airline newsletter for 9 years now concentrating mainly on long haul route network changes of airlines worldwide + their major aircraft orders and then I analyze it from a third party's perspective. 464 people get my email worldwide so if you're interested email me [email protected] and I shall add you to the list as well as send you the last 2 weeks worth of news and my old reports made on QR to ORD, AI IAD problems, AI long haul restructuring proposal etc etc.
btw since we have ordered 24 B 788s, this article on Vietnam Airlines switching its entire order from B 788s to B 789s and the reasons for it should interest u guys!
Vietnam Airlines switches 787 order to -9s-24/06/2010-Flightglobal.com
also Im sure by now everyone has heard that QR is launching NCE, HAN, BUD, Bucharest. Qatar Airways announces six new routes | Aviation | AMEinfo.com
lastly, I have been writing a weekly airline newsletter for 9 years now concentrating mainly on long haul route network changes of airlines worldwide + their major aircraft orders and then I analyze it from a third party's perspective. 464 people get my email worldwide so if you're interested email me [email protected] and I shall add you to the list as well as send you the last 2 weeks worth of news and my old reports made on QR to ORD, AI IAD problems, AI long haul restructuring proposal etc etc.
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btw since we have ordered 24 B 788s
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I've noticed most pilot talk has dissapeared off this link, is it the world cup or are we just too depressed to give a S&%&.... is there a new link floating around concerned with the flying stuff related to GF and the region like EK is hiring 700 p's most likely entry on the 777 (so rumor says)...EK looking for 250 next year another 10 spots for this year (Etihad now has to be taken seriously), air arabia is expanding into jordan etc etc. Nothing personal with the non flying peeps on this page...but come on realestate and the banking situation in bahrain who cares? Anyway keep it real...and keep gossiping ladies 
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there will never be peace and harmony in gf. why? because of the local factor. as they continue bahrainising all gf positions, the company will parallel what happens in everyday bahrain....sunni/shiite issues, nepotism, mafias, factions, thieving, backstabbing, kickbacks, favouritism, all manner of corruption....same shiez different day. the way gf is heading, they will be another iran air....or worse, aseman.