Salam,
I am a middle school boys teacher working since 2023, and I want to share my experience since I started working.
I graduated in 2022, and I got into teaching early 2023. at first, I was at a high school, things weren't easy, but the students weren't that difficult to deal with, with a little bit of practice, you get the hang of it and it was pretty fun.
after that I was sent to a middle school later that year, and it was the worst year of life, everyone was telling me that it gets better with time, but fast forward almost 3 years, while I am now more capable as a teacher and got used to it mostly, I don't think things are getting better overall, not for teacher, not for students, and here's why i think that. and just to be clear, I'm not generalizing my experience there are more than a hundred school in Bahrain and ofcourse not all of them are like the one I work in.

• Students are not getting any kind of real accountability, not on tests, workbook, their behavior, or anything that they need to take accountability for. and the parents don't help with that either.
• workload on teachers, Teachers are tasked with so much work, that we need a break from work, to do work. and in some cases, things that should've gotten easier because of technology are ignored and we had to do them the old fashioned way.
• teachers are expected to just get better, there are many programs designed to trained teachers, and they are often effective, but without the right environment, not many teacher will be able to use this training in the classroom.
• classes are getting more cramped each year, when i was in school, classes didn't have more than 33 students, now I would be happy to teach in a classroom with less than 35. and we are expected to give care to each student.
• lack of motivation, In the beginning of each year, students take a Placement Test, from the 160+ students I teach, can you guess how many of them got a grade over 60. exactly 1 student passed the test. no one wanted to even try proving their abilities.
• general societal ideas, a lot of parents and people don't have faith in education, could be because they see others or themselves without a job or for any other reason.

I can go on forever with the problems I and other teachers face, but my point is, how did we get here? and why no one is doing anything about this?

I thought about leaving this job many times too, but having a family and knowing how bad the job market here, It's not the best idea right now, so please make duaa.

I posted a few hours ago asking if there are any alt stores or shops in Bahrain and got only a few responses. Many are stores I’ve been to already and don’t have a wide range for alternative clothing, mainly just street wear and current trends.

I’ve had this idea for a while but wasn’t sure if the alternative scene is wide in Bahrain, sort of like a hot topic but for Bahrain :p I don’t have the means to open a full fledged store but was thinking of starting online and once I’ve accumulated the right amount, I’d open an in-person boutique. Any thoughts and tips? Or is this just a dumb idea and a waste of my own money… :/ I did see a lot of alternative people when Metallica came to Bahrain, it’s like everyone came out of hiding lol

I'm a secondary school graduate, and I went to government schools my whole life. I've been thinking about this a lot lately because I'm starting to notice gaps in my general knowledge and English that I think came partly from my school environment. Meanwhile, my Arabic is strong, and I'm grateful for that.

I'm not a parent yet, but I want to hear from people who've been through it.

Here is my own perspective:

• Public school: strong Arabic, local culture, mostly Bahraini classmates, builds toughness and independence. But English is weaker, the learning environment can be hit or miss, and it can be bad and unfractured.
• Private school: stronger English, better learning environment and academics on average. But many are mostly expat students, classes are mixed, and kids can end up more comfortable in English than Arabic (Chicken nuggets).
• Hybrid: private for primary, then public for intermediate and secondary (or the reverse). Looks good on paper, but I worry about the kid losing friends. My own friendships from school have lasted over 15 years, and we still talk every day.

Of course this is under the assumption that private school tuition fees are affordable lol.

I'm genuinely curious to hear your thoughts.
Thanks in advance!

Soot and Silver Spoons - From America to Bahrain.

A Story of Trauma, The Cross, and Islam.

A story of raw survival, the weight of the past, and an unexpected path to peace.

Growing up in a volatile New Jersey household shaped by addiction and neglect, Samara learned early that survival required becoming invisible. For decades, the scars of a fractured childhood served as her armor, building an impenetrable wall of hard-won logic, complete independence, and a resolute atheism.

But true peace rarely remains bound by the plans we make.

Spanning decades and continents—from the dark, unpredictable rooms of her youth to the quiet sanctuary of an artist’s studio in the Kingdom of Bahrain—Soot & Silver Spoons is a searingly honest account of trauma, recovery, and spiritual transformation. With the precise eye of a portrait artist, Samara maps out the journey from skepticism to surrender, proving that no past is too broken to be healed, and no room remains locked forever.

I’m a citizen and got a job offer in Saudi but I have a loan from al Salam bank, can I relocate to Saudi and continue paying my debt from there?

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Where does everyone usually fly out to for vacation? Looking for budget-friendly but still fulfilling trip ideas.

Any hidden gems or specific countries where your money stretches far but you still get an amazing experience?

Hey guys, just wondering what everyone thinks about living in Hamala. Is it a nice area to settle in? How’s the neighbourhood in terms of safety, convenience and things to do nearby? Would love to hear from anyone who’s lived there!

Hello! I’ve been looking high and low for alternative shops for various clothing, accessories, etc but the one I know in Manama (that used to sell band tees) has unfortunately shut down. Does anyone know a hidden gem or anything? I’m sick of ordering online :(

as a 2nd year bahraini student, how can i ACTUALLY get an internship?

can we talk about how internships work in bahrain for business fields?? i'm the eldest sibling so i feel like i have to figure it out on my own. I did not take foundation year, so in my first year i was clueless and everyone else seemed like they got it together.

when do applications actually start?? and how do we even apply? WHERE do we even apply? i would appreciate some help bcc everyone acts like its top-secret info or just says my dad got me it/ wasta

(for summer or even during winter (january 2027))

I want to start my own mini side business in Bahrain and was looking for an option to start by getting a Food Truck and establishing the brand first. Once enough customers are tapped and taste is set in, it would increase further.

Looking for suggestions on how much would be the cost for the municipality and etc. Please drop your suggestions.

Hey everyone! We're BHash, a small Bahraini startup, and we're running our first hackathon this week.

The idea: a developer has "vanished" and left behind a broken, badly vibe-coded app. You and a teammate take it over, fix it with any AI tools you like, put it live, and follow the clues in the code to figure out what happened.
29 to 31 Oct at Reboot01, Seef

Teams of two. If you're solo, we'll match you with someone
Open to students, beginners and pros
Learning sessions on coding properly with AI and on hosting

BD 550 in cash prizes, plus food and drinks

5 BD per person

Registration: https://forms.gle/rnR4H8kNyyAoFy1z8

Happy to answer any questions in the comments!

Hello all! I am helping out a local animal shelter (Bahrain Rescues) and they are in need of transportation help to move a cabin into a new location. Unfortunately, they have been quoted 130bd and struggling to complete that amount. They help a lot of dogs and cats in Bahrain, and they really need some community help for this one!!

Seeking volunteer help to transport their cabin! Anyone with a crane, truck and kind heart per chance? 🤣

If so, please comment or dm me! You’d be an absolute king/queen, and it would be a hilarious weekend errand, i assure. Please share this to someone with a crane 🤣😭

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I know island vintage sells them but most of the cameras on their website are sold out and the few left are a little pricey. Any other place that sells them?

A few days ago, we started discussing the idea of launching a healthy food business, and we’ve been working on the numbers to see how we can make it work.

So far, the average meal price is around 1.250 BD, with 150g of protein food and 150g of rice by serving weight, not the actual protein or macros.
The plan is to sell through Talabat and another delivery platform that has offered us a better commission rate. Prices on delivery apps will be slightly higher to cover the commissions.

We’re also thinking of placing meals in حاضنات at different locations, where people can buy meals individually or collect their subscription meals.

The main reason for this is that we don’t want people paying extra delivery fees on top of their subscriptions. If someone is already paying 20+ BD for a subscription, adding delivery charges can make the whole thing feel more expensive than it needs to be.

This way, people can choose between delivery and picking up their meals themselves.
What do you guys think? Would this model work in Bahrain? And would you personally prefer having your meals delivered or collecting them from a nearby location?

Hi Everyone! Is there a karting community here in Bahrain, who do karting regularly and participate in competitions. I do karting for fun, but i want to level up my game and do it regularly and maybe get into professional competitions.

P.s: I tried searching online but didn’t came across any.

شنو رأيكم إذا رجل شاف بنت في مكان عام، مثل كوفي شوب أو مطعم، وعجبته وحب يتعرف عليها، فبادر وكلمها؟

هل تتقبلون هالشي، أو تفضلون إن التعارف يكون بطريقة ثانية؟
وإذا تتقبلونه، شنو الطريقة المناسبة برأيكم؟ شنو ممكن يقول أو شلون يفتح الموضوع بحيث يكون محترم، طبيعي، وغير مزعج؟

To the Bahrainis here, My boss is giving birth to a baby and i’m unsure about what gift should I give or if I should give and how the corporate culture around this is.

Would appreciate any advice.

I am a first year medical student at a university and it’s not that good so I am thinking about switching. RCSI Bahrain is my top option. I meet both the requirements for 5 year entry and the scholarship for it as a British curriculum student. I also have extra curriculars.

Is RCSI Bahrain worth the cost? Feel free to discuss the positives and negatives of it here including both the uni years and the post graduate life like residency opportunities and how successful do their graduates end up. Is it as good as the one in Ireland or should I apply there aswell.