www.womanthismonth.com February 2023 5 FEBRUARY 2023 Bahrain This Month George F. Middleton Publisher and Chairman COVER Valentine's 2023 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. Welcome to another exciting edition of Bahrain This Month. 2023 has been off to a phenomenal start with plenty of exciting events and the opening of spectacular new venues across the island. As always, we’re here to tell you how to make the most of it. The Spring of Culture returns with its 17th edition this month, much to the excitement of residents. Find our favourite Spring of Culture events in addition to exciting concerts, nightlife and motoring events in our Happenings section. FinTech has been growing rapidly, consequently changing the world of finance on a global scale. This month, we spoke to industry leaders who revealed developments in the field and shared their thoughts on how Bahrain has been advancing towards being a cashless society. In our interview section, we also speak to the Ambassador of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, HE Dr. Md. Nazrul Islam, about the long-standing relationship between the two nations and potential to boost trade. Love is universal, as is Valentine’s Day! In our Valentine’s feature, you will find unique offerings from the Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay in addition to an exciting interview with the Executive Chef Olivier Catora at the newly-opened Jumeirah Gulf of Bahrain Resort and Spa. There’s no better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than with a delectable dinner, divine afternoon tea or even an exciting brunch. Flip through our dining section to explore some of the best options, and be sure to explore bahrainthismonth.com for an even more extensive list closer to the day. We also reviewed the delectable offerings at the stunning Thai Lounge at The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain – an outstanding choice for dining. In our Motoring section, Bill Grieve test drives the Bestune B70S, a luxury Chinese vehicle from Al Haddad International Motors. We also reveal what you can expect at the upcoming Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2023. In our Commerce section, Pria Masson tells us about the rise and fall of crypto, fad investing and its associated risks. There’s plenty of inspiration to be found in Woman This Month too. This month, we interviewed Bahrain’s ballerina, Marija Rakic, who opened up about representing Bahrain in Paris as part of a dance delegation at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris. Meanwhile, the woman behind the viral art account Fem Visionary, Madhu S., tells us how committing to a goal for just one year changed her life and led to her amassing a following of over 225,000 people. In our opinion section, renowned Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP) and Accredited Chartered Manager (CMI), Eman Deabil, tells us how we can achieve our goals in 2023 by incorporating a Personal Balanced Scorecard. Ouiam El Hassani, on the other hand, tells us how we can parent our children so they may be better friends, while Farrah Saville shares her thoughts on resolutions and if there really is a need for a “new you”. In our In Her Shoes section, we catch up with the Operations Manager at Ramee Grand Hotel & Spa, Seef – Varsha Bhatia. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, you’ll also find some fantastic fashion and beauty to inspire you. Remember, to explore Your Guide to a Great Way of Life any time of day, visit bahrainthismonth.com or follow us on the social media platforms Facebook and Instagram. THE TEAM Publisher and Chairman George F. Middleton Editor Farah Baig Online Editor Farrah Saville Contributors Bill Grieve, Ouiam El Hassani, Pria Masson, Kristian Harrison 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 Media Executive Amina Syed [email protected] DIGITAL & CONTENT MARKETING TEAM Digital Strategy Director Lini Reghunath Digital Marketing Director Farah Baig Director of Film Danny Sokov Social Media Managers Shilu Babu, Rohit Reghunath
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