January 2022 5 January 2022 Bahrain This Month George F. Middleton Publisher and Chairman COVER Cover Picture: Fitness 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 Happy New Year to all our readers, followers, and the people of Bahrain! A new year brings with it the exciting prospects of new opportunities, a fresh start and a chance to make a difference. While we’re in the habit of hanging on to every bit of optimism, let’s hope and pray that the presence of the new variant doesn’t diminish the opportunities for progress. One of the most common New Year resolutions is to get fit, eat healthily and become the best physical and emotional version of ourselves. That being said, the thought of running on a treadmill can be boring to some; so, we decided to bring you some of the most unusual and exciting fitness classes on the island in our special feature. In December, I had the pleasure of meeting the Rotary International President, Shekhar Mehta, for an insightful chat about the organisation’s key achievements, his priorities as president and more. Bahrain and Italy have had a long-standing diplomatic partnership, with the Embassy of Italy opening in Manama in 2002 and frequent bilateral political collaboration on aspects such as commerce, trade and investment. This month, we spoke to the Italian Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain, HE Paola Amadei, about her diplomatic career and her plans to bolster ties between the two nations. With all the changes we have gone through in the last two years, it’s undeniable that digital innovations and progress are essential for the new reality in which we find ourselves. With this in mind, we spoke to the Founder and CEO of Rsquare Technologies, Shanthini Raja, whose pioneering steps to bring about automated change in the country, propelled her to the forefront of Bahrain’s IT and FinTech ecosystem. The Kingdom has no dearth of exciting dining venues, but a new addition (especially if they offer something special) is always welcome! Given our unrelenting sweet tooth, we had the pleasure of sampling some of the delightful pastries at La Reine Patisserie this month. We also reviewed the brunch experience at the stunning new resort property, Vida Beach Resort Marassi Al Bahrain. As usual, you will also find some of the best dining options at Bahrain’s leading hospitality venues in our dining-out listings. This month’s Motoring section features Kristian Harrison’s predictions for 2022 and some of the industry’s latest news. Meanwhile, business expert, Pria Masson Tanwar, explores the positive impact that the Kingdom of Bahrain’s investment in tourism is sure to have on the island. In our Woman This Month segment, we explore the best of festive fashion, beauty and lifestyle while keeping the cooler months in mind. With art taking on a life of its own in the digital realm, we spoke to one of Bahrain’s most talented digital artists, Layan Raed Al Samahiji. The 21-year-old has garnered quite the following on social media due to her highly imaginative art that blends the celestial with more familiar surroundings. 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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