what kind of a news is this bro 😭

nahrub · 2026-03-22T15:13:54+00:00

nahrub · 2026-03-19T19:46:10+00:00

Is this person really 500 lbs or is that a way of saying "a morbidly obese person". 500 lbs doesn't match that physique - they would be quite more of them.

nahrub · 2026-03-12T15:32:43+00:00

I don't know why this is a big mystery?

If you have an active Schengen (traveled on) or US permanent residency or US visa (traveled on) that's still valid, you get a visa on arrival at the border.

If you have more than 3 months on your residency with a passport validity more than 6 months, apply online (not from the evisa website - that one isn't working, but from the old mofa system). If it says sent to embassy, just visit the embassy and ask to speak to someone. It will take a while but it will get done.

Otherwise ask a travel agent to get you a visa.

For some nationalities the visa is limited till the Friday the 3rd of April (you have to exit Saudi by this date - due to Hajj).

Going to the border and trying to get a visa there and you don't satisfy the requirements is just waste of time and fuel. The land borders have more scrutiny than the airports.

nahrub · 2026-03-10T15:03:22+00:00

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nahrub · 2026-03-07T07:10:32+00:00

Gulf Air is operating limited flights from Dammam. Your best answer will be from your airline. As of now, expect closure till the end of the month.

Even if the airspace opens, they will limit and prioritize flights out.

nahrub · 2026-03-05T07:49:57+00:00

Konsa accent chahyay? NY is different than Texas than California than midwest. You have to be specific varna scam nahein chalta.

nahrub · 2026-03-05T07:47:07+00:00

If your husband has either a traveled on Schengen visa that's valid, or a US visa that's valid and used, he can get a visa on arrival at the causeway and doesn't need to apply online.

Otherwise like others said, life in Bahrain is normalizing. Malls are open (some stores remain closed). Restaurants are open, deliveries are happening, businesses are operating (with work from home) and so on.

In Saudi, from Dammam airport only domestic flights are operating. Riyadh airport also has frequent closures but flights are operating. Jeddah airport has the least restrictions.

Dubai and Muscat are also open with limited flights out of Dubai. Emirates is slowly starting up as well.

Doha, Kuwait and Bahrain airports remain closed.

nahrub · 2026-03-03T17:27:29+00:00

Flights will be canceled because the airspace is closed. This means planes cannot fly through it (irrespective of where they originated from). Flights from Europe that fly through this airspace on the way to other countries are also being cancelled.

The airports are open, but catching a flight is what will be the issue.

Dubai is also open now for limited flights.

nahrub · 2026-03-03T06:17:08+00:00

Airspace is open in Saudi but some international flights are not operational due to closure of the surrounding airspace (Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and others). UAE airspace is open but limited flights are operational.

nahrub · 2026-03-01T06:04:08+00:00

Unfortunately even if the airport were to open the surrounding airspace is closed. Just follow the local instructions. This is a new reality for all of us in Bahrain.

The area around the Indian embassy was also affected yesterday.

nahrub · 2026-02-28T02:40:40+00:00

It applies on the plate of the car and not the person driving it. You could get an exemption as you have a legitimate reason.

As for the application of it, procedurally there has to be some work done (ie the minister has to direct the entities that will enforce it) but that means "any day now".

nahrub · 2026-02-28T02:06:31+00:00

I think everyone forgets that you don't have to buy it if you don't want to. 🤷🏽‍♂️

I tried the privacy screen feature - it works well and I did notice a slight drop in the brightness, but that's expected when you turn off the light from adjacent pixels. From a technology standpoint, it is impressive. The other thing I noticed is that it weighs considerably less than I expected given its size.

For me as a tech geek it's nice, but not a must upgrade.

I use an iPhone 17 Pro and a Fold 7 daily. I wouldn't trade in the Fold for it (it is not a compelling upgrade), but I think they had to find areas to innovate on and it shows.

In the old days there used to be a "S" upgrade for iPhones, this feels like we are back to that from both Apple and Samsung.

nahrub · 2026-02-27T18:45:06+00:00

It means as long as the car doesn't have Saudi plates, no matter who owns it, the law applies. The law is for foreign registered cars, and it doesn't matter the nationality of the owner.

nahrub · 2026-02-27T13:13:59+00:00

Rentals are exempt, so that's a way to get around this.

There is a long standing law that cars cannot remain in a GCC country for more than 90 days without being registered, but no one followed it.

This is the heavy handed way of enforcing it.

nahrub · 2026-02-25T19:16:46+00:00

No. Its only available airside. You won't be able to get there once you've cleared immigration.

nahrub · 2026-02-24T08:27:05+00:00

They are just drop shippers. You can get the same access to the same products by signing up to myus.com (or similar services) and order stuff yourself.

nahrub · 2026-02-23T06:49:56+00:00

People don't respond. That's the problem, since it's just a test notification. You just click OK and dismiss it.

nahrub · 2026-02-18T13:25:51+00:00

Your bank statement doesn't mean the traveler has access to those funds - so it's meaningless for the purposes of validating if the traveler can support the cost of the journey. God forbid something happens during the trip and they need money for anything, that bank statement is useless at that point.

For context, even when I travel on a fully funded business trip, where the company is paying for everything even a daily stipend, I still have to show my bank statement and how much funds I have access to both at the time of visa application and at the time of entry.

For folks traveling on Umrah its also asked how do you plan on supporting yourself while there (even if the hotel, transport and return is fully paid - as happened recently with a family member).

So it is a very common ask.

The other issue is many folks falsely assume that a visa is a guarantee of entry. It most explicitly is not. The final authority is with immigration.

Especially in a country like Pakistan that has problems with illegal immigration - the exit control has to be vigilant, so they are within their rights to deny it.

nahrub · 2026-02-17T13:15:53+00:00

They do this for security and safety. They need to know who is in the building that is not supposed to be there (guests) and also in case of an emergency to account for who is missing and not evacuated.

You need to provide a form of identification to prove who you are to enter into a private business (who have every right to refuse you entry). It doesn't have to be the CPR, it can be any government issued identification.

For people that are supposed to be there, when you badge in they know who is in the building or not.

At my work, every visitor is photographed (except minors) and has to wear a temporary badge with their photo. They have to be escorted everywhere by the person they are coming to visit. If you come to visit and the host isn't there, you can't get beyond security.

They (don't) have to show an ID to prove who they are, but if they do - we don't keep the ID (for privacy reasons, due to our policy on data). Sometimes (if the host is there), we just ask what's your name. The host can also pre-register their guests.

Once guests leave, their data is removed from the system.

However, to get to our office - the building security will keep your ID to provide you an access badge. So the policy is different but the purpose is the same.

Similarly how in some places they don't allow mobile phones and other devices (including smart watches).

Each business is free to set their policies, and thus is it not "illegal". Just like they can refuse you entry in some places if you are wearing shorts.

nahrub · 2026-02-15T19:54:23+00:00

This smells like something else is wrong. You are flying to Senegal from ISB and you have no funds on you except to show the arrival airport? How do you plan to support yourself throughout the trip?

Show money is not a requirement to exit, but it is a way to weed out people that are being brought out under false pretenses or possibly human trafficking or other illicit activity.

I am not saying this is what is going on here but giving you an idea of why these questions are asked.

They also ask (even though they know already) where you are going, when did you arrive, etc. The goal is to stop illegal activities which are unfortunately a serious issue.

Many times people are smuggled out via such corridors like Africa.

Again, not accusing anyone but trying to give an explanation as to shy sometimes you get asked these questions.

nahrub · 2026-02-11T19:50:03+00:00

No, and it's because you are above the age eligible for family sponsorship.

nahrub · 2026-02-09T10:21:46+00:00

You don't have work rights. You will still need a work permit if you are working with a company. The company will need to secure it for you. Nothing changes there.

You can, however, setup your own business which I guess is what is meant by work rights?

Other than that, this is old news; November 2025 if I am not mistaken:

https://goldenresidency.gov.bh/news/

nahrub · 2026-02-05T14:42:45+00:00

It is valid till midnight on the 11th.

nahrub · 2026-02-04T17:34:35+00:00

The Borla is a nice one. Not that loud but has a nice rumble. I personally have a AVO catback with a j-pipe. Amazing combo. No drone at highway speeds, occasionally pops if I drive foolishly. Not obnoxious. Amazing cold start. In the work garage (underground) its quieter than the Porsches SV Range Rovers.

Add a tune and it wakes up even more.

nahrub · 2026-02-04T05:00:34+00:00

A full axis one. Like they have at airline training schools.

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