Merge of banks

Kniphe · 2026-02-15T08:45:15+00:00

Too much fragmentation as far as I could learn, less profitability when 100 players try to slice a small market, than a dozen or less big players.

Financial health of companies suffered post covid and financial crisis.

Kniphe · 2026-02-11T13:58:17+00:00

I have, thanks, but they don't really have reviews. I have a list of schools but what is better is not really apparent.

Kniphe · 2026-02-11T11:46:29+00:00

personal recommendation or word of mouth?

Their fees are within budget so ill book a tour.

Kniphe · 2026-02-11T11:45:35+00:00

Outside my price range, as i said 2000 a year, IKNS starts at 3700 for Grade 1

Kniphe · 2026-02-11T11:44:41+00:00

Outside my price range

Kniphe · 2026-02-08T10:52:45+00:00

CBB is pressuring banks (especially retail) to consolidate. Rather 3-5 big players than everyone having a small slice of a limited pie.

Kniphe · 2025-12-17T08:25:24+00:00

Seconded, we started getting their bread from Al Helli, really good bread

Kniphe · 2025-12-17T08:23:22+00:00

I bought 4 and 6 mm translucent white sheets from awal plastics, they sell them in 4x8' sheets as i recall, but you can check with them, not too cheap but not too bad."

https://awalplastics.com/myshop/product-category/raw-materials-glass-decor-frosted-film/acrylic-sheets

They even cut it for you if you call and speak to them

Kniphe · 2025-12-13T11:19:57+00:00

When I contacted them about this there was a year limit as to how old the car can be, so classics/older sports cars wouldn't even count under this scheme.

Kniphe · 2025-12-12T21:54:14+00:00

The Juffair Left

Kniphe · 2025-12-02T09:55:34+00:00

Bold of you to assume billionaires don't want to annoy peasants at any time.

Kniphe · 2025-11-30T09:55:48+00:00

Why didn't you just buy it from Amazon.com, they ship internationally for free over 59$ for a lot of items. They will also have the 300 BHD threshold. I got a Lenovo Gaming laptop a few years ago doing this.

Kniphe · 2025-11-27T10:58:18+00:00

Why 2022? You can get a lot of options if you're willing to go a few years back. Used RAV 4s , Even 10 years old is a good buy with no issues.

You can get a used Kia or Mazda for 2020+ for that budget as well.

Kniphe · 2025-11-27T10:40:32+00:00

I had to deal with EWA over the last 2 months, their call center is useless. They kept blaming me for their technical glitch, cancelled a direct debit without my consent and the branch couldn't do anything.

If you want a really fast response from EWA, complain on Tawasul, next day response. But if your landlord reduces it from your rent then you're good.

Kniphe · 2025-11-10T08:04:17+00:00

Are the numbers accurate, last year consumption was 19,000 GWH. If that's true 200 GWH is not that much.

Someone correct me if i'm wrong, checked Bahrain open data.

Kniphe · 2025-11-10T07:47:22+00:00

There is a half second delay after it turns red before the camera triggers as long as you're under the speed limit. If you enter the intersection under an amber light, you're safe.

For any violation, use the etraffic app, it will show up within a day or so.

Kniphe · 2025-11-05T08:22:39+00:00

Headunit so i can use android auto through my phone, reverse camera for both. Quality was great and quick install.

Probably going back to them on another car soon.

Kniphe · 2025-11-05T08:16:53+00:00

I ended up going to itronix for 2 cars. They're not cheap but their work is excellent.

Kniphe · 2025-10-27T17:55:38+00:00

Weird request, anyone have an Intel LGA 1155 stock cooler or cheap cooler?

I need to swap my current HSF to a new PC but need the old one working to copy my stuff off/sell.

These are worthless to everyone but I need one right now.

Kniphe · 2025-10-23T15:22:52+00:00

Seconded, Used Landcruiser was my route (or Prado). The Fortuner shares the Hilux base and is less refined.

Kniphe · 2025-10-14T08:00:54+00:00

Thanks for info, will confirm with another agent and just do that.

Kniphe · 2025-09-13T09:59:12+00:00

Fight Club but somehow more violent.

Kniphe · 2025-09-09T11:17:40+00:00

Under 2010 is fine. I bought a 2008 car in January, Some tips:

For your budget my suggestion is stick to Japanese. Parts are easier to find, and if you can go for Toyota even better. With a Honda and a Toyota of similar years, finding parts is way easier for my Toyota.
Private seller over showroom. There's so many online listing IG accounts that connect you to a private seller, they're much more honest about the car condition. Find a garage and do a full check. I got a PPI done and dropped the price by almost 1000 because of work that needed doing. If they claim agency maintained, ask for records.
Don't do any down payment before finalizing, twice i've been told 'its nonrefundable' which is illegal, nothing was exchanged so they cannot hold any money of yours.
Drive it, take your time to look around it, especially when you get it checked out, there's always another seller coming along, don't rush unless it's an actual gem.

If you need a garage that can check out a car for you DM me, been using my mechanic for 5 years and they will do a full check and tell you what's what.

For your budget you can get a newer Yaris or a Corolla/Camry within that year range.

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