April 2021 7 YOUR GUIDE TO A GREAT WAY OF LIFE Arts Culture Clubs Sports Interviews Lifestyle Dining Nightlife TECHNOLOGY - ENTERTAINMENT - DINING www.bahrainthismonth.com Digital Edition Since 1997 MOTORING DINING PEOPLE UK IN BAHRAIN WTM We talk art and family with celebrated artist Mariam Fakhro Khadija Mercer speaks about the need for market adaptability Beauty Essentials Skincare The World of Modest Fashion Where to Eat this Ramadan Ishaq Madan reflects on his photography and ambitions A chat with Wolfgang Puck about business, culinary arts and current affairs A Special Supplement Dick Potterr tells us about the UK’s role in motoring A chat with the Red Bull Racing Honda team April 2021 | Vol. 25 | Issue 4 | BD2 / SR20 RAMADAN SPECIAL April 2021 Bahrain This Month George F. Middleton Publisher and Chairman COVER Cover Picture: Ramadan 2021 www.bahrainthismonth.com Scan this QR Code to subscribe to the digital edition of the magazine. Printing Press Union Press, Bahrain Published monthly by RED HOUSE MARKETING P.O. Box 20461, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain Tel: (+973) 17 813-777, Fax: (+973) 17 813-700 Email: [email protected] www.bahrainthismonth.com © Copyright Reserved 2005-2020 The concept, content, style and design of this publication remain the exclusive property of Red House Marketing (Jersey) Ltd. and must not be reproduced in any form whatsoever without prior written permission. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this publication. However, Red House Marketing cannot accept legal responsibility for any error or omission. • Views expressed in this magazine by journalists and writers are not necessarily those of the publishers of Bahrain This Month. Licensed by the Ministry of Information Publication Code: TA001 ISBN 1 899 348 09 3 1 YEAR SUBSCRIPTION Bahrain: BD24 Gulf and international subscriptions available on request. THE TEAM Publisher and Chairman George F. Middleton Editor Farah Baig Contributors Behnaz Sanjana, Kristian Harrison, Dick Potter, Pria Masson Tanwar, Ouiam Charkani El Hassani, Bill Grieve Editorial Consultant Ahdeya Ahmed Print Production Manager Sabu Sebastian Art Director Hatem Monem Webmaster Nishad Eapen CRM & Database Coordinator Muna Yousef Staff Photographer Subeesh Kumar N S Administration and Finance Samson Vaz, Marlyn Ragasa Corporate Affairs Director Bassem A. Al Khabbaz Distribution Team CM Abdul Rahman, Gopal Arul Kumar Distributor Al Hilal Group (Hilal Direct Services) Media Sales Anuradha Manhas [email protected] DIGITAL & CONTENT MARKETING TEAM Digital Strategy Director Lini Reghunath Digital Marketing & Social Media Executive Farah Baig Welcome to the April issue of Bahrain This Month. Things have begun to pick up in the Kingdom, once again, so there’s plenty to look back o the no-no a couple were rather n aside from exciting things to look forward to! As Ramadan soon approaches, we take it upon ourselves to bring to light some excellent causes on the island that are making a difference in the lives of many. In keeping with Ramadan traditions, our team of voracious writers has put together a list of outstanding iftars and ghabgas to visit at some of the island’s best hotels. In our interview section, we talk with a young, gifted Bahraini photographer, Ishaq Madan, who tells us about his visual storytelling, and talks about an upcoming feat that will see him see him scaling three mountains to raise funds for charity! Another very welcome interviewee was the world-renowned chef, Wolfgang Puck, who had plenty of thoughts to share. April is the month that BTM traditionally engages with the Kingdom’s British community, through publication of our UK in Bahrain supplement. Our main interview here is with the British Ambassador, H.E. Roderick Drummond, who talks about his time in the Kingdom to date so far and his plans for the futurer. Looking back, one of the most exciting developments last month was the Kingdom’s ability to successfully host the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix. We had the opportunity to chat with the Red Bull Racing Honda and Alfa Romeo teams to find out what it’s like living life in the fast lane. In Woman This Month, given that Ramadan is just around the corner, our team of fashionistas explored the world of modest fashion. We had the pleasure of speaking to the celebrated Bahraini artist, Mariam Fakhro, about her recent collaboration with her daughter and grandchildren in the recent ‘Love and Inspire’ art exhibition. We also bring you the best of beauty essentials, skincare, home décor and more! Despite the challenges that the current pandemic has presented the Kingdom with, our beautiful island continues to be as charming and eventful as ever. That being said, remember that Bahrain This Month will always be your guide to a great way of life.
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