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Box 20461, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain Tel: (+973) 17 813-777 Email: [email protected] www.bahrainthismonth.com Publisher and Chairman George F. Middleton Editorial Director Farah Baig Deputy Editor Kristian Harrison Contributors Edwin D'Souza, Pria Masson, Ouiam El Hassani, Shannan Peter Vaz WTM Brand Ambassador Esky Dubois Print Production Manager Sabu Sebastian Art Director Hatem Monem Webmaster Nishad Eapen Production Manager & Media Liaison Muna Yousef Photographer & Bystander Layout Editor Subeesh Kumar N S Administration and Finance Samson Vaz, Marlyn Ragasa Distribution Team CM Abdul Rahman, Gopal Arul Kumar Distributor Al Hilal Group (Hilal Direct Services) Media Sales Team Media Sales Director Anuradha Manhas [email protected] Digital Content Marketing Manager Amina Syed [email protected] Digital & Content Marketing Team Digital Strategy Director Lini Reghunath Director of Film Danny Sokov Video Production & CRM Coordinator Edwin D'Souza Social Media Managers Shilu Babu, Rohit Reghunath As the summer heat peaks and we move into August, Bahrain This Month extends its warm greetings to our readers. This edition is packed from cover-to-cover with fascinating interviews and not one, but two, special features that reflect the cosmopolitan and dynamic spirit of Bahrain. As always, we love to cover the entire spectrum of society when it comes to engaging conversations. Firstly, Kristian Harrison sat down with the Indonesian Ambassador to Bahrain, HE Ardi Hermawan, who offered insights into the growing relationship between Bahrain and Indonesia and his perspective on bilateral diplomatic and economic ties. We also speak with Mohamed Kooheji, CEO of Kooheji Development, about the exciting developments at Onyx Rotana and Residences. Furthermore, João Lopes, CEO of Myna Water, shares the journey behind creating a premium drinking water brand that aims to set new standards in the industry. On the occasion of India’s Independence Day, August also brings our annual staple and much-anticipated India in Bahrain supplement. This special feature is led by an exclusive interview with the Indian Ambassador to Bahrain, Vinod K. Jacob. We also talk to Vijay Boloor, Treasurer of the Bahrain India Society, and Zahraa Taher, its Secretary General, about their efforts in strengthening the bonds between our two nations. Mohammed Zaki, General Manager of First Motors, provides insights into the automotive industry, discussing brands like Hyundai, Genesis and Geely. We also highlight Hemant Joshi, a memory champion who has stormed into the Guinness Book of Records, and Dr. Babu Ramachandran, Chairman of the Indian Community Relief Fund (ICRF), about their remarkable contributions. As the new academic year approaches, our Back to School feature offers a comprehensive guide to educational centres in Bahrain. We include insights from the British School of Bahrain, Nadeen School, Royal University for Women and New Zing Kindergarten, amongst more, providing parents and students with valuable information to start the year on the right foot. In addition to our regular features on dining, happenings and entertainment, we have two special travel columns this month. Farah Baig gives us the lowdown on her amazing trip to Salalah, Oman, where she witnessed the launch of the luxurious Genesis G80 series before putting the motor through its paces. Meanwhile, Muna Yousef reveals all about her exciting visit to the UAE for Dubai Summer Surprises 2024, a festival that promises all-round entertainment and non-stop adventures. For our culinary inclined readers, we have three fantastic food reviews this month. Read about Farah Baig’s experience at The Great Kebab Factory, Primavera and SUSHISAMBA. As always, our Woman This Month section continues to bring the latest in fashion and beauty. This month, we feature an interview with Kiran Abhijit Mangle, exploring her plans and vision for the Indian Ladies Association. We also give you a progress report on the 2024 Woman of the Year Awards as we build up to the incredibly exciting inaugural ceremony in December. As always, Bahrain This Month is more than just a magazine. Join our vibrant community on social media @bahrainthismonth or online www.bahrainthismonth.com as we continue to be Your Guide to a Great Way of Life.
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