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What is it like working in Bahrain?

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Most people living and working in Bahrain maintain that they earn a larger disposable income and have a higher standard of living that they did in their home countries. Expats constitute a major part of the workforce, at almost 70 percent. Here is a closer look at what it is like to live and work in Bahrain. read more

More local women are entering the work force in Bahrain and some employers view them as harder-working and more reliable than the average local male worker (and invariably cheaper to employ). Women rising to positions of power and influence tend to come from middle and upper echelon families. read more

I would also like to preface my answer by saying that my experience with living in Bahrain has been largely influenced by the fact that I was born and raised within a Bahraini household, and as such have admittedly had limited contact with the expat population here (and by extension, limited insight on their opinions/attitudes concerning life in Bahrain). read more

Work hours in Bahrain are usually from 7am to 2pm. Many choose to take a break in the afternoon, which is the hottest part of the day, and return to work later in the afternoon and until evening. During Ramadan, working hours are shorter. Expats may arrive in Bahrain on a tourist visa and look for work. read more

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Guide to Working in Bahrain | Bahrain OFW
Source: bahrainofw.com

Further Research

Interview with Susie H
www.expatarrivals.com

Living in Bahrain
www.internations.org