February 2022 5 February 2022 Bahrain This Month George F. Middleton Publisher and Chairman COVER Cover Picture: Canadian School Bahrain 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, Sravan Kumar V. Pria Masson Tanwar, Ouiam Charkani El Hassani, Eman Deabil 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] Media Executive Kathleen Christabel [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 Is it just us, or has January proved to be an adrenaline-pumping start to the year? We’ve been busy… extremely busy to be honest, but we all know that at times like this, being busy is a blessing. While Valentine’s Day has hardly taken a back seat, we have a lot more in store for you this February, aside from celebrating the festival of love. This issue is jampacked with multiple insights from the world of FinTech and also shines a light on some of the best educational institutions in Bahrain. Financial services, as we know them, have changed tremendously in recent years, so for our FinTech feature, we had an insightful chat with the young and wellaccomplished CEO of Bahrain FinTech Bay, Khalid Dannish. He shared his thoughts on the industry, its growth and the potential for Bahrainis working in the field. We also spoke to business leaders who have utilised FinTech to revolutionise their industries by streamlining processes and bringing us a level of convenience many of us never realised was possible. The need for education is constant, but the need for a high-quality education in an increasingly competitive world is more pronounced than ever. We tell you all you need to know about select educational institutes which can turn your children into thriving, independent young adults. The Canadian School Bahrain, is a prime example of leadership in this revolutionary inquiry-based learning scenario. For Valentine’s Day, our team put together the perfect list of activities for you to enjoy! You’ll also find the best of Chinese New Year celebrations too. The Kingdom has grown to love its fair share of themed brunches, so this month, we’ve sampled the exciting options at the Wyndham Garden Manama’s Indian restaurant – Jashan! Be sure to check out the exhilarating events taking place across the island too. In our Motoring section, Kristian Harrison shares his top picks for the most anticipated cars this year. Meanwhile, business expert Pria Masson Tanwar explores the equally intriguing and lucrative world of embedded finance. In our Woman This Month segment, we explore the best of fashion, beauty and lifestyle while keeping the cooler months in mind. There’s no denying that Bahrain has earned a special place in the hearts of all of those who have lived or are living in the Kingdom. We shine a light on the extremely talented young photographer, Basma Alhashimi, who’s taken it upon herself to share the stunning landscape and architecture of Bahrain with the world through her incredible photography and mesmerising time-lapse videos. It’s an issue with plenty for you to look forward to, so needless to say, Bahrain This Month continues to be your guide to a great way of life!
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