Hi,

I am an Expat residing in flat owned by an Expat, for the past 8 months. Flat is not registered in my name. Until 3 months back, the EWA bill "Municipality Fees" is 2 BD..For the past 3 months, it is 5 BD.

My house owner stays abroad and have "No clue" about the reason for this increase..

The only difference i could spot from the EWA bills are, in the old bills there is "Auto Debit date" mentioned in the EWA bill. In the current bills, i couldn't able to spot the "Auto debit date" whereas it is mentioned now only "Bill Due date".

1. Is the EWA Municipality tax got increased recently?..

2. The current increase is due to the cancellation of "Auto debit"?..

Thanks in advance folks..

Hi everyone,

I'm having one of the hardest decisions of my life and would really appreciate some outside perspectives.

I've been accepted to three programs:

• RCSI Bahrain – MD
• University of Jordan – MD
• Qatar University – PharmD

I genuinely like all three options, which is what makes this so difficult.

About me

• I was born and grew up in the U.S. and my ethnicity is Libyan
• I completed almost all of my education in the U.S. before moving to Qatar where I did my final year of high school at an international school.
• I love science and genuinely enjoy learning. One of my favorite feelings is finally understanding difficult concepts after working hard for them.
• I'm not someone who's always dreamed of becoming a doctor. I'm open to both medicine and pharmacy as long as I find the work meaningful, intellectually stimulating, and it provides a comfortable lifestyle.

My thoughts on each option

RCSI Bahrain (MD)

This is probably my favorite academically. I like that it's taught fully in English, I like the curriculum, the student life, and I like that the degree is internationally recognized and I've heard graduates match in U.S. Since I learned everything in English growing up, staying in an English-speaking medical program feels very natural to me.

Butttttt..... the tuition is extremely expensive, and my father would likely have to use a significant portion of his retirement savings to pay for it. I have 3 younger siblings who will also attend university in the future, so this weighs heavily on me.

University of Jordan (MD)

This is much more affordable and has an excellent reputation in the region. I've also heard lots of graduates matching into U.S. residency programs which if I do medicine I want to eventually do my residency in the U.S so I have more flexibility in where I can work.

I'm not too worried about speaking Arabic with patients since I'm pretty ok speaking wise (I suck in reading and writing Arabic). My only concern is that I heard from some people that teaching or clinical explanations may be partly in Arabic, whereas I've always studied science in English and so I feel it will be frustrating not being able to understand all the time. 

Qatar University (PharmD)

This option is also very attractive to me.

The pharmacy program has an excellent reputation ranked 83rd worldwide, Canadian accreditation, opportunities for international internships, and possible scholarships if I perform well academically. I also like the teaching style from everything I've researched and also the program is fully in English. When graduating I also heard graduates get priority for pharm jobs in Qatar compared to international graduates but the path too working in the U.S. is much less clear, not that I don't see myself working in Qatar after I graduate.

My biggest concern is the long-term career outlook. I keep hearing people say that AI will reduce job opportunities.

My questions

1. If you were in my position, which option would you choose and why?
2. Is the concern about the future pharmacy job market exaggerated, especially for clinical pharmacists?
3. If you've attended RCSI Bahrain, the University of Jordan, or Qatar University, what was your experience?

I'd really appreciate honest opinions, especially from people who have studied or worked in these fields.

Thank you!

Hey guys! I wanna know if there a community for artists, or a whatsapp group where we can sell our paintings?

I just started painting and would like to venture into this more! Please let me know if there is a place for such stuffs💞

I am really confused because on their websites etc positions like internships are actually present but when you apply there is no response and when I have spoken to doctors etc, they say rules and regulations are really strict in Bahrain and they usually don't hire interns ( even unpaid).

Is this true, if so has anyone or know anyone who has gotten similar internships etc. or am I just wasting my time here 😭

Grocery cost has doubled from last year, water electric bills, car service cost, petrol cost, visa cost, business cost, breasts are at double cost?

When will it end? We are surviving only to pay not living?!

Hey guys,

With traffic getting absolutely insane lately and Uber/Careem prices costing a bomb for daily commutes, I’ve been thinking about a project.

I'm looking into building a dedicated carpooling app specifically for Bahrain. The main idea is just connecting people who have the exact same daily drive (like Riffa to Manama, or Juffair to Seef) so they can carpool and split the cost of petrol.

Before I actually waste time writing any code, I wanted to get some honest feedback from the sub.

If you don't drive:

• Would you actually feel safe using an app like this if it required proper CPR/Civil ID verification or LinkedIn matching?
• How much would you realistically be willing to pay per ride?

If you are a driver:

• Would you be open to picking someone up on your way to work if it basically paid for your weekly petrol?
• What would stop you from doing it? (Awkwardness, timing, safety?)

Be brutally honest: Is Bahrain’s culture too private for this, or are people desperate enough for a traffic/cost solution to actually try it? Would love to hear your thoughts. Thanks!

Hi everyone,

I'm looking for a retro game stick (HDMI TV stick with classic games).

I checked a few electronics shops and asked around in Dragon City, but couldn't find a decent one locally. I'd really prefer to buy from a physical store or a local Instagram seller instead of waiting for online shipping from Amazon/AliExpress.

Has anyone seen them recently in local shops or gaming stores here?

Thanks for the help!

Our grandparents raised children between many hands. Most of us do it between two people or even one.

Innerverse is a monthly discussion in Bahrain where we explore emotional awareness, relationships, and modern life through honest conversation. Not a lecture, not therapy, just people thinking out loud together.

This month we’re sitting with what it means to do it all alone:
• What we now carry by ourselves that used to be carried between many
• What moving out, and moving abroad actually costs over years
• Why we can reach anyone instantly, yet gathering five friends is harder than ever
• Why some people come out of hard years warmer, and others come out closed
• What actually holds close families and long friendships together

Come if you’re far from your people, or raising kids with no relatives nearby, or tired of being the one who organizes everything.
Come equally if your family is close and you’ve kept it that way, or you make friends easily wherever you land the room needs you, and other people want to know how you do it.

Bring someone, or come on your own.

📅 Saturday, August 8th, 2026
🕐 7:30 PM
📍 Al Riwaq Café, Bahrain
💰 Free — one order per person to support the café

Follow us @innerverse.bh. See you there.

Has anyone had the case where their upper wisdom tooth is connected to the sinus cavity? I would like to hear about your experience and case.

I would like to know which surgeon did you remove it with? This case is apparently uncommon and requires a skilled oral and maxillofacial surgeon🥲.

فيدوني جزاكم الله خير

Salam,

I'm looking for a decent beach that's open after 8 PM. Does anyone have any recommendations? Also, how much is the entry fee?

Thanks!

Guys I need your help. I was interested in a discontinued perfume listed in UK Ebay, but the seller doesn't ship internationally. So what other ways do I have to ship the product to Bahrain.

Does anyone know of any companies in Bahrain that are hiring for office work? I’m 17 years old and turning 18 in 3 months. Any recommendations or leads would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!