December 2021 5 December 2021 Bahrain This Month George F. Middleton Publisher and Chairman COVER Cover Picture: VIDA 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 Kristian Harrison, Behnaz Sanjana Pria Masson Tanwar, Ouiam Charkani El Hassani, 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 Distribution Team CM Abdul Rahman, Gopal Arul Kumar Distributor Al Hilal Group (Hilal Direct Services) Media Sales Director Anuradha Manhas [email protected] DIGITAL & CONTENT MARKETING TEAM Digital Strategy Director Lini Reghunath Digital Marketing & Social Media Director Farah Baig Social Media Managers Simran Tiwari, Rohit Reghunath The festive season is finally here (Ho! Ho! Ho!) so needless to say, it’s going to be a jam-packed month with plenty to do on the island! We’ve curated a list of some of the best events that you and your loved ones can look forward to, with plenty more being announced after our press deadline which you’ll find posted on our website www.bahrainthismonth.com. As part of our season specials, we bring you the most exciting Christmas markets and tree lightings to get you off to a bright and merry start. Since cheery banter is best shared at the dining table, you’ll find a comprehensive list of festive brunches, lunches and dinners aside from other exciting gastronomic offerings in our dining-out section. For National Day, we look forward to the grand opening of the picturesque Vida Beach Resort Marassi Al Bahrain – the latest and most exciting addition to Bahrain’s hospitality venues. To see in 2022 in style, you’ll find a broad selection of New Year’s Eve parties that you can choose from. Italian food is a favourite for most people and we’re sure you’ll enjoy Trattoria Italian Restaurant which we were happy to review this month. You’ll always find the best of events and entertainment in Bahrain This Month, so since COVID restrictions have relaxed we’ve brought you the ‘Ultimate Guide to Ladies Nights’ with even more to be added to our site. The Kingdom of Bahrain has no shortage of talented and motivated individuals, but some surely stand out even more than the rest. Professional Bahraini athlete, Ali Monfaradi, is one such individual whose years of hard work culminated in a historic win for the Kingdom when he won the gold medal at the Abu Dhabi World Masters Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2021. He talks to us about what compelled him to pursue a sporting career, his advice for young athletes and his tight knit family. On another note, while much larger countries spent billions of dollars on similar apps which didn’t deliver, we take pride in the success of our own home-grown BeAware application, which was so successful in dealing with the challenges presented by the COVID-19 crisis. We spoke to the Deputy CE, Electronic Transformation of the Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA), Dr. Zakareya Ahmed AlKhajah to shed light on the reasons behind the application’s success. In our Motoring section, Kristian Harrison takes a look back at the history of motorsports in the Middle East – the sturdy foundation for which was laid right here in Bahrain in 2002. Meanwhile, business expert, Pria Masson Tanwar explores and explains the world of aggregator platforms and their lucrative returns. In our Woman This Month segment, we explore the best of festive fashion to have you looking fantastic throughout this season. Our beauty essentials could be a nice addition to your Christmas Wishlist while a range of festive décor is likely to enhance the ambiance at home this season. Inspiration is at an all time high in our interview section this month. We spoke to blogger and influencer Hanin Almugahwi, who tells a harrowing tale of her life-threatening medical condition and how she bounced back from emotional turmoil to inspire and motivate her followers. Meanwhile, renowned Bahraini fashion designer, Hala Kaiksow, tells us about her ever-growing sustainable fashion brand and the importance of eco-conscious fashion. It’s an issue with plenty for you to look forward to, so needless to say, Bahrain This Month will always be your guide to a great way of life!
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