85 Reasons to Nag in Bahrain
As a part of a challange I am having with one of my friends; I share with you 85 reasons why Bahrainis could (and probably should) nag about:
1. Slow and Limited internet connection, only one reliable retail ISP so far.
2. Bad mobile network coverage, even that we live in a country as small as Bahrain. I still either get bad lines or the phone dies me on with no network coverage a good 2-3 times a week.
3. The lack of public toilets.
4. Lack of public parks or green spaces.
5. The limitedness, dirtiness and destruction of local beaches.
6. Censored movies in the Cinema.
7. Poor roads construction
8. Improper implementation of the “Bahranization Law”
9. The lack of adequate parking.
10. The lack of proper transportation system or even taxis.
11. The lack of a proper theme park (yet)
12. Traffic! Traffic! Traffic!
13. Boring, poorly organized and directed programs in both Bahrain TV and Radio.
14. Lack of proper (or clear) migration or citizenship law.
15. Approval of using the “Smart Card” regardless of the threat it presents to privacy.
16. You can’t switch your numbers to another mobile operator; the numbers do not belong to the customer but the company itself.
17. Non Muslims are supposed (by law) to suffer and endure thirstiness and hunger throughout the day in Ramadhan
18. Extremely loud speakers used to broadcast the prayer calls or any mosque gathering.
19. Gulf Air
20. Regular electricity and water cuts.
21. The lack of a proper local online market place.
22. The lack of a proper post service within the country.
23. Protests can be held anywhere and can just ruin your day if you were unlucky enough to be stuck behind one.
24. ATM Daily withdraw limit of BD 500.
25. Family sections in malls and restaurants.
26. Ridiculously bad and unregulated schooling and graduate level education.
27. Slow unmoving local equity market.
28. No proper soccer stadiums, even that our local team nearly made it to the world cup.
29. The lack of greenery on local roads and highways.
30. The futileness and lack of workers unions.
31. The forced closing of all files and cases relating to the 90s era, by the decree 56/2002.
32. No matter how small the island is, they still show weather temperatures in different cities of the country on news.
33. Internet is still not available to the entire country.
34. No proper body or laws to protect the country’s local historical landmarks.
35. Nutrition facts are not a requirement on consumable foods.
36. The wide spread of brothels and prostitutes in Adliya, Exhibition Road and Gudaibiya.
37. Most buildings have no proper fire exist plans or security alarms.
38. AlBander Report.
39. Secretrian and racist preference in recruitment in the Ministry of Interior and the Army.
40. No public swimming pools or water parks.
41. No proper assignments of building permits, it is very common to see an embassy in a residential area.
42. The activities of Ashura still go un-noticed by the local TV or media stations.
43. The press law.
44. The blockage of Mahmood’s Den, and other local forums and blogs.
45. The illegal confiscation of lands and islands by members of the royal family.
46. Very few roaming police or traffic patrols.
47. The stupid law that you have to actually visit the police station to report a traffic accident.
48. No proper recycling factory.
49. Not enough housing plans or available houses by the government to locals.
50. The lack of a proper or regulated driving school.
51. The lack of activities for the youngsters during the summer break.
52. Lack of proper and adequate scholarships for all educational levels.
53. The unbearable heat and humidity.
54. The lack of a proper disaster recovery program.
55. Money wasted on billboard ads of pledging allegiance and loyalty to the ruling family.
56. Ridiculously funny and unfit local museum.
57. You can’t block your number from showing to the other party when calling with your phone.
58. Not one licensed pet shop.
59. In adequate sewage system, or rain control.
60. Salty tap water.
61. Police Brutality.
62. The Law allowing other GCC nationals to own and trade local real-estate.
63. No laws to control landfill projects; or the material that is used to bury the sea with (mostly regular household garbage)
64. Improper implementation of the Green Belt Laws and regulations.
65. Insufficient utilization of local attractions as tourist spots.
66. The case of the Housing Bank.
67. The case of the Bahraini Saudi Bank
68. Improper and inadequate honoring and rewards to local athletic champions.
69. No laws or regulations or control mechanisms to control stray dogs, cats or crows that are now attacking humans.
70. Very few authentic food restaurants; most of which are only cheaply paid Asian chefs.
71. Local markets are dirty and neglected, a local treasure that is left to rotten.
72. Only 10% of the total landscape is available for the normal public.
73. Poorly trained Fire Fighting teams, very low response time.
74. Not a single factory for construction or building materials.
75. No self service at patrol stations, putting those who work there at a great risk from inhaling smoke and vapor.
76. “Private” Car Numbers that stand out from the crowd showing the owners as VIP.
77. Local police patrol cars that enjoy driving around with the warning lights on.
78. All schools, governmental entities and ministries start work at the same time, leave work at nearly the same time.
79. The fact that you can demonstrate all you want infront of the Iranian Embassy, all similar demonstrations near the American or British Embassy will be stopped by teargas and rubber bullets. Those who fall victims are at their own risk.
80. Even that we moved into a so called e-government, most ministries and governmental entities still use a Stone Age “paper based” system to run its work.
81. We still don’t have DNA testing labs.
82. We don’t have not one proper public library (yet).
83. Stupid traffic light system, it’ll stop you even when you are driving home at 2 A. M just for the sake of it, without any traffic anywhere in sight.
84. Trials take an average of 6 months to 1 year, and judges get summer breaks.
85. 1% “Insurance against Unemployment” Tax (How on earth did I forget that!!)
I will add a few min 3indy:
1-Taxi’s want nothing else but rip you off.
2-No proper Hangouts.
3-MP’s (this might make you wanna kill your self)
4-Police and traffic officers who cant speak Arabic or English.
5-Speed bumps (annoying and increase pollution)
6-Round abouts (annoying and increase pollution)
7-Night life sucks.
8-Shopping sucks.
9- All Health Clubs are overpriced.
10- Medical Care sucks.
11- Open a shop and 10 carbon copies will follow in the next 6 months right next to you.
12-People celebrate when national team ties!!
13- People blocking highways and major streets to celebrate the graduation of the k***’s son OR the PM’s “Award”.
Hmmm, I have a strong suspicion that Ammaro will add another long list tomorrow, he is the Best Nagger I’ve ever meet!!
shopping doesnt suck, it’s very good actually!
No hard feelings man. Please check my response here.
May I add some please.
1- The weekend visitors that come to Bahrain whenever they want, go back to your country leave our beautiful little island ( that is my opinion ), their countries are huge why don’t they stay there? we all know why they come here anyway.
2- Bedouin wanna be that do not have Bedouin origins and yet are not good at imitating Bedouins.
3- The way the weekend visitors drive.
4- Idiots who refer to physical violence, people who still think like kids.
5- Seef Mall on the weekend, am I still in Bahrain????
6- Lack of good clubs. NO ENTERTAINMENT.
7- Fuel being too expensive.
8- Not enough summer jobs for the teenagers.
9- So many dirt bikers and quads, but no ramps. the desert is no fun.
10- Too skinny kids look at the ba7arna FEED THEM POOR CREATURES.
11- Saying keep Bahrain clean, but not enough trash cans (public).
12- Stupid delivery bikes.
13- Indians that teach english (the subject), say water or vodka.
14- RENT too HIGH.
15- Bahrain’s HIP HOP beoble, hommies from Isa town and Madinat Hamad town (get it?).
16- We can’t smoke in public?? why ??
17- MTC no 1bd card.
18- I have a MAC no support.
19- People who spit in public, go to Manama.
20- Juffair is a weird place.
21- Arabic discos! the whole Sayah culture.
22- Too many phone shops.
23- Souq Waqif, I really have to say no more.
24- Sands storms, I blame the weekend visitors for it. they bring it with them.
25- No SEX SHOPS.
ummm I can’t think about anything else now
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I made it to the Top 50, yay!
No complaints man, Bahrain is the Jewel of the World.
Amen to that!
this is HILARIOUS!
Mahmood, i can’t comment on your blog.. and, sorry, not bothered to sign up..
WHY SIGN UP?!!
I’m trying really hard to prove Eyad wrong but I have to submit to it; its in my blood. You did a good job moodz, here’s a few things i’m grateful for in Bahrain:
- How high are salaries are compared to the rest of the region, meaning we live very comfortably and get to show off how rich we are to the Saudi’s, Kuwaiti’s, Qatari’s etc.
- The plentiful number of public beaches we have available to us, living on this beautiful ISLAND.
- How the island of a million palm trees has palm trees and greenery everywhere, and the government is putting all priorities aside to focus on keeping our country green.
- The number of top-notch quality TV shows, interviews, presenters all on Btv, making it the perfect channel to watch, any time of day.
- The way people queue so perfectly in supermarkets, banks, businesses, etc. No one tries to skip his turn or jump the queue. And no one complains when they’re in a queue. So respectful.
- How wasta makes everything so easy, so that the few people who do know someone on the inside get whatever paperwork , jobs, or anything they want, while the more qualified/needy are either delayed unbelievably or just get shunned. But hey, its their fault that they dont have wasta, right?
- How people love to talk talk talk talk about each other, because that is obviously the kind of talk that will actually get us somewhere. Talking about other issues and events is useless.
- The people who love to showoff, whether its by buying the newest car and thinking that they’re better than everyone else, or wearing their very carefully ironed thob and sitting in a classy coffee-shop every day just to show that “they have the money”. They rule.
- BBK (sorry, im biased here)
- How its so easy for anyone to get a job. Especially the ones who have multiple degrees, masters, etc. And they always get the best jobs too. You don’t see people with certificates working cleaning cars, working security, drivers, etc.
- How my 1% contributes to making others richer. I love how good it makes me feel to help some rich sheik (or whoever) collect enough money to guarantee an amazing retirement in some nice palace in the carribean. I love the spirit of giving.
- We don’t have any unemployed in Bahrain. This is especially true after the whole unemployed scheme which almost overnight changed unemployment figures from somewhere around 15% to closer to 5%. Yes. That took just a few months. (why does that sound fishy?)
- How secure I feel knowing that money taken from my account and placed with the GOSI is secure and safe, and will all be there ready for the time when I am unemployed
- The strong growth of the Bahrain Stock Market, and with the unbelievable volatility of most stocks, you know that you are ready to face extreme returns on your investments.
- The fact that all income generated in the country is divided equally between all citizens, and that no one is above another
- Our roads, built so perfectly and totally make sense. Just their design keeps traffic flowing and ensures no congestion. Also, our huge highways, and not using roundabouts or traffic lights just means we have one of the best traffic systems in the region, if not the world
- Whenever a road is planned, construction is rushed and done quickly to ensure the public are happy and content. No delays to inconvenience drivers
- Our currency is pegged to the dollar; obviously the strongest currency, and rising against the Euro, the Yen, etc… So everything we buy from europe, japan, etc is dirt cheap nowadays
- Those professionally done english commercials on 96.5. They sound so real, not like someone is actually reading the words from a paper. And their english is perfect, too.
- How people are so energetic here, and want to get everything done as quickly as possible. No laziness at all. Paperwork in ministries is cleared very quickly, tasks are done without delay. Hell, even when we walk in shopping malls and in public places, its like a big marathon.
- The peace and quiet in Juffair on a weekend. No congestion or traffic, so I can have a meal or some coffee in peace.
- Actually, the serenity and quiet in Juffair on any day
- Crime levels decreasing, as compared to the 70′s, 80′s etc… When there were murders, thefts, and crimes everywhere. Now, its like were living in Utopia.
- I love how every building, whether commercial or residential, is always built with the idea of parking in the owners mind. There is plenty of parking to make sure we don’t have to drive around for hours looking for a spot half an hour away. Especially in the crowded areas.
- Our energetic people love to walk at any chance they get. Doesnt matter if its to visit their friends home 5 minutes away walking, or the supermarket just across the road. Its all done walking. No one is lazy enough to take their car there, unlike our European counterparts.
- We know, as Bahraini’s that hiding the truth always makes it go away. Scandals are hidden and not allowed to be published, etc. This always makes problems dissapear. Perfect
- People are so morally strong and always stick to their values; not one single Bahraini can be swayed from his moral position by dangling cash infront of him. Prime example? Dr. Alalawi. Sticks to his morals and values, no matter what; no amount of cash or benefits is gonna get him to change
* Yawn* BooOoOOORinG!
Check Entaifahs 85 reasons to be proud of Bahrain, it’s extremely refreshing; your post although credible, is full of negativity. Lighten up!
Fatima
Why were you focused on 85 reasons? Is 85 a number you relate to? In general, most people would put down 50, or maybe 100.
Numbers you can relate to. 5 reasons, 10 points, 20 reasons, 50, 100, etc…
Were you going for 100 and ran out?
How about this :
The same damn Prime Minister for the last 30 years !!!
Exactly, it was actually a lot of fun at the beginning.. But i was writing my other post simultaneously and just shifted my focus into the other one..
you fat stupid fuck, it’s a genetic thing. It has nothing to do with malnutrition.
The Guy on this website is not NEGATIVE its SAD BUT TRUE Bahrain is getting distroyed, its JALAFIstan not bahraini anymore, you will never feel proyud of ur nationality if u travel in the Gulf as a Bahraini specially in Doha, they treat indians better than Bahrainis WE ARE LOW CLASS, thats what our DEAR uncle did to us (the Persian Carpet)
u got some of them right, but i still think bahrain is the best place 2 b : )
but then again u wouldn’t be bahraini if u dint complain
Try finding a descent relationship here on this island. Without your parents arraning a marraige for you, or without paying for a “realtionship” your pretty much stuck with hand-to-gland combat…
There was this guy see.
He wasn’t very bright and he reached his adult life without ever having learned “the facts”.
Somehow, it gets to be his wedding day.
While he is walking down the isle, his father tugs his sleeve and says,
“Son, when you get to the hotel room…Call me”
Hours later he gets to the hotel room with his beautiful blushing bride and he calls his father,
“Dad, we are the hotel, what do I do?”
“O.K. Son, listen up, take off your clothes and get in the bed, then she should take off her clothes and get in the bed, if not help her. Then either way, ah, call me”
A few moments later…
“Dad we took off our clothes and we are in the bed, what do I do?”
O.K. Son, listen up. Move real close to her and she should move real close to you, and then… Ah, call me.”
A few moments later…
“DAD! WE TOOK OFF OUR CLOTHES, GOT IN THE BED AND MOVED REAL CLOSE, WHAT DO I DO???”
“O.K. Son, Listen up, this is the most important part. Stick the long part of your body into the place where she goes to the bathroom.”
A few moments later…
“Dad, I’ve got my foot in the toilet, what do I do?”
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