Sexually Harassed In Amwaj Island

Angel, sorry to hear what happened to you and I’m glad that you named and shamed this man, if only you had a photo so people could see his face. Unfortunately you are not alone. I’ve been here for 2 years and this has not happened to me but a few women that I know and I’ve heard many more stories; and I’m disappointed that the police did not take it seriously; maybe there might be a civil route you can go down.

As for George I don’t know how you feel this is funny and a joke. I hope that none of the women in your family or any that you care about are ever harassed or attacked and see how funny it. What happened to Angel has happened to thousands of women here. I don’t know how much you’ve travelled but if you are comparing real life to a movie you really need to get out more.

You really need to think before you open your mouth

George

If you think that what I said was an insult to you then you should think about what you said and all the billions of women in the world that have been attacked and sexually assaulted.

I’m glad you’ve travelled but sad you have learnt nothing. Everywhere you go in the world there is good and bad and even in your own country which I’ve been to.

Your experience and that of women in this country will be very different so you do not know what happens. I just met a woman how had to move home as she was constantly harassed just going to the cold store and the last straw was when she was chased home. Many covered ladies have men shouting things at them as they walk peacefully about their business and friends called bitch for no reason and they think because they say it in Arabic they don't understand. I've also been followed but i can stand up for myself and chase these men off.

So no matter where in the world you are there is good and bad. It’s good that this world does not affect you and you live in peace. Most of my time here has been good, but a woman's world is different than that of a man's here.

And you trying to tear down England just show what a little man you are

Hi Angel, I am sorry to hear about what happen to you, and it's really scary. I guess this topic turns into a nasty conversation. There's a lot of ignorance in this world and people doesn't know the meaning of the word compassion.
On the other hand, there's good and bad people everywhere, we just need to be careful where we go and with who we talk to. Now you know next time you need to apply what we learned in US schools when we were little, Do not talk to strangers. I am really surprised about what happen to you specially in that area,, i don't live in Bahrain, but i visit that country 6 to 7 times a year, and I really like Bahrain. I don't know if can get a pepper spray and use it there, but please be careful and always look behind your back and the most important thing, speak up and denounce any incident .
please stay safe..

Hey Angel,

Let me get straight to the point, I read the responses and I agree there are good and bad side of all places and faces. You are so upset and disgusted that you are expressing your emotions that some can understand and some cannot digest. But at the same time there are wonderful things about this country and its people. Though Amwaj is a beautiful place to live it also is not still completely occupied and less public is there, so some uncivilized creatures to tend to humiliate themselves and cause distress to the public.

So if you still feel the same way, then you can always shift to Hidd near Lulu Hypermarket where there are lot of Europeans and Westerners and as well elite class of Locals plus you get to go the all the nearby beaches, the new park, long jogs, plenty of safety patrol 24/7 and beautiful sea stretch points all around.

So I hope you come across good people and great human beings and you have agreat experience while staying in Bahrain.

Cheers.......................Krish

So George you feel that I insulted you? Like they way you insulted everywoman by making like of the subject? This is not about you it’s about what happened to poor Angel.

I didn’t need to comment on what you said because it was stupid.

So make this be the end of this and get on with your life

Oh please George K!!! The difference between here and in the west is that over there they take sexual harassment as a serious crime. Over here in middle east, men (including the cops) give each other a high five for such acts. Angel I say you go girl. You spoke up and that's what matters. Bringing this to light will scare off that loser. Other women will be more cautious from now onwards when approached by men in cars thanks to you. Thank God that pervert didn't pull you in like how some Saudis like to do when visiting Bahrain for the weekend.

Right on Hashem. People like George don't get it when it comes to topics like this, and they should realize the difference you mention. Luckily, Bahrain is much better in this regard to other mid east countries. While living in Kuwait it was common to hear of harassment, to the point where women were ran of the road while driving only so the man could get their personal information. While Bahrain does seem better (this is the first I have heard of something like this since the two years I have been here), it is a shame it has happened. It is a honorably way to treat women, and it gives all guys a bad image.

I am really sorry to hear such kind of incident in Bahrain since Bahrain is famous for its respect and generosity. However, i am agreed with Yvonne that good and bad people are available everywhere, it’s just the number that’s vary. We should not compare the countries and cultures here and just try to work together in order to stop such occurrence from the country where we live. I have already forwarded the message to few known people and i am sure that they will take a corrective action for Amwaj security.