www.bahrainthismonth.com January 2021 5 CONTENTS Bolstering Historic Relations Indian Ambassador, HE Piyush Srivastava, aims to further strengthen the ties between the Kingdom of Bahrain and Republic of India Man of the Moment Babu Rajan K G on receiving the highly-coveted Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award 2021 Shakeel Trading Chairman of the Shakeel Group, Shakeel Ahmed, reflects on his 30 years of experience Building an Empire Yusuff Ali M. A, Chairman and Managing Director of Lulu Group International on his plans for further growth Making a Mark We chat with VKL Holdings and Al Namal Group Chairman, Dr Varghese Kurian and Executive Director, Jeeben Varghese Kurian The Picture of Health A glimpse into the healthcare sector with Mr. Jacob Thomas, KIMSHEALTH Executive Director – Operations & Projects (GCC) Putting the Community First A chat with BKS President, P.V.Radhakrishna Pillai A True Visionary We get to know Adeeb Ahamed, Managing Director of LuLu Financial Group From Past to Present Nasser Al Arayedh, Chairman of Al Arayedh Group Holding (AAGH), gives us an insight into his family’s ties with the Indian community Insure Your Life, Ensure Your Future Why life insurance is similar to an investment asset A Bright Future CEO of Avisys Services, Harshvardhan Kumar, on how Bahrain is emerging as a regional leader in digital transformation Desi Delights We enjoy an Indian feast at India Gate Restaurant – Adliya Let’s Socialise! A round up of Indian community centres and societies in Bahrain 6 20 10 21 12 22 14 23 16 24 18 26 28 BAHRAIN THIS MONTH INDIA IN BAHRAIN JANUARY 2021 THE TEAM Publisher and Chairman George F. Middleton Editor Farah Baig Contributors Behnaz Sanjana, 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 Corporate Affairs Director Bassem A. Al Khabbaz Distribution Team CM Abdul Rahman, Gopal Arul Kumar Distributor Al Hilal Group (Hilal Direct Services) Media Sales Anuradha Manhas [email protected] DIGITAL & CONTENT MARKETING TEAM Digital Strategy Director Lini Reghunath Digital Marketing & Social Media Executive Farah Baig
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