Bahrainthismonth.com January 2024 7 George F. Middleton Publisher and Chairman JANUARY COVER New Year Scan to receive our monthly newsletter © Copyright Reserved 2005-2025 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 2025 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, Pria Masson WTM Brand Ambassador Esky Dubois Art Director Hatem Monem Print Production Manager Sabu Sebastian 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) Media Sales Team Media Sales Director Anuradha Manhas [email protected] Digital Content Marketing Manager Amina Syed [email protected] 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 Video Production Assistants Shannan Vaz, Darren Saldin Content & Brand Strategist Nitya Gnanaolivu As we step into 2025, Bahrain This Month welcomes you to a fresh start and a year brimming with new possibilities. January is a time of renewal and inspiration, and our first edition of the year reflects this spirit with a focus on the people, events and innovations that set the tone for the months ahead. This month, we highlight the reopening of the Sheraton Bahrain Hotel, an iconic property in the Kingdom’s hospitality sector. General Manager Thomas Flindt takes us behind the scenes of its transformation, sharing insights into the hotel’s ambitious goals. We also get insights into premium event management with Faraz Ahmad Shah, Director of EA HR Consultancy WLL, who discusses how his company is redefining the industry. On the cultural front, we groove to the beats of DJ Thomas. He recounts his journey of engaging audiences with vibrant music and shares his plans for the future. For those looking to make the most of January, our Happenings section is packed with things to do, including events from the much-anticipated Spring of Culture. Foodies are in for a treat as we kick off the year with the latest of our culinary adventures. Shannan Vaz introduces us to ADDA Café, a vegetarian restaurant offering vibrant Indian street food and creative international dishes. Furthermore, whether you’re in the mood for sizzling barbecues or indulgent sushi nights, our Tablehopping section has recommendations to start the year with flavour and style. In motoring, Ahmed Alsayed explores McLaren’s triumphant return to the forefront of Formula 1. McLaren’s resurgence throughout 2024 is in no small part due to Bahrain’s pivotal role in its fortunes. Business Consultant Pria Masson continues her series on financial wellbeing and offers valuable guidance on managing money effectively. In Woman This Month, read the inspirational interview with Safiya Ali Kanoo who was honoured with the prestigious 2024 Woman of the Year Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of her remarkable contributions to philanthropy and the arts. Meanwhile, President of Bahrain Businesswomen’s Society, Ahlam Janahi reflects on the achievements of the society as it marks its 25 th anniversary. She also shares some insight into the upcoming Global Women Economic Forum and Exhibition. One of Bahrain’s finest pianists, Jelena Pavlovic, also tells us about her early start in music and her contributions to Bahrain’s music scene. In our In Her Shoes segment, you’ll read about Rona Mae Jumawan, the Assistant Marketing Manager at Palavra Resort. Fashion, beauty essentials, top travel destinations and parenting advice can be found in WTM too. Finally, we take a moment to look back at the festive season with an extended Bystander section, reflecting on the joy and togetherness of Christmas 2024. As 2025 begins, Bahrain This Month is proud to be your guide to a great way of life in this extraordinary Kingdom. Here’s to a bright and prosperous 2025! Make sure to be with us every step of the way, whether that’s in print, on our social media channels @bahrainthismonth or on bahrainthismonth.com. Warm regards, George Middleton
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