Advancing Historic Relations In an exclusive interview with Bahrain This Month for its India in Bahrain supplement on the occasion of India’s 77th Independence Day on 15th August, His Excellency Vinod K. Jacob, the Indian Ambassador to Bahrain, discusses his distinguished diplomatic career, the multifaceted and historical relationship between India and Bahrain and its future prospects. A Pillar of Support The Indian Community Relief Fund (ICRF) was established in 1999 by the Embassy of India in Bahrain with the mission of ensuring the welfare of Indian workers in the region. ICRF Chairman, Dr. Babu Ramachandran, shares how the organisation supports the less fortunate members of the Indian community. Revolutionising Bahrain’s Banking Sector Beyon Money, one of the Kingdom’s most innovative financial service providers, continues to revolutionise Bahrain’s banking sector. Roberto Mancone, CEO of Beyon Money, discusses the company’s recent advancements and future plans. Leading Ladies for Change The Indian Ladies Association (ILA) has grown from its humble beginnings in 1956 to be an organisation renowned for its community outreach programmes, cultural shows and charitable initiatives. ILA’s newly-elected Honorary President, Kiran Abhijit Mangle, tells us how ILA offers a platform for women to connect and contribute to Bahrain’s society. Engineering the Best of Solutions For nearly half a century, Albarq Electrical Services has offered a comprehensive range of electrical and engineering solutions in Bahrain. Tanima Chakraborty, Chairperson of Albarq Group of Companies, highlights the company’s successes and extensive service portfolio. Fostering Lucrative Commercial Relations The Bahrain India Society, established in 2008, has been a cornerstone in fostering the deep-rooted relationship between the two nations. Vijay Boloor, BIS Treasurer, and Zahraa Taher, BIS Secretary General, shared insights into the society’s evolution, its current focus and future plans. 6 10 12 14 8 11 © Copyright Reserved 2005-2024 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. Printing Press: Union Press, Bahrain Published monthly by: Red House Marketing P.O. 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 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) 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 Media Sales Team Media Sales Director Anuradha Manhas [email protected] Digital Content Marketing Manager Amina Syed [email protected] INDIA IN BAHRAIN CONTENTS 4 August 2024
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