www.womanthismonth.com July 2022 5 YOUR GUIDE TO A GREAT WAY OF LIFE Arts Culture Clubs Sports Interviews Lifestyle Dining Nightlife TECHNOLOGY - ENTERTAINMENT - DINING www.bahrainthismonth.com Digital Edition July 2022 | Vol. 27 | Issue 7 | BD2 / SR20 WTM DINING MOTORING PEOPLE Bahrain Society of Engineers’ First Female President - Dr. Raida Al Alawi In Her Shoes – Sarah Dennis Summer Travel Must Haves Beauty Essentials Parenting Bahrain Summer Festival 2022 and more Discovering JJ’s Irish Restaurant’s New Location and Revamped Menu The BSPCA on their PostPandemic Recovery The World of US Motoring HAPPENINGS Since 1997 A Special Supplement Celebrating USA and Bahrain’s Diplomatic and Commercial Ties USA IN BAHRAIN July 2022 Bahrain This Month George F. Middleton Publisher and Chairman COVER Cover Picture: Bahrain Summer Festival www.bahrainthismonth.com Scan this QR Code to subscribe to the digital edition of the magazine. 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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 Welcome to the July edition of Bahrain This Month (www.bahrainthismonth.com). It’s extremely encouraging to see that normal life is coming back again with a renewed sense of vigour. As the heat of the summer sets in, naturally children will be more at home these days unless travelling elsewhere. In case you’re wondering how to keep them busy, we’re happy to announce that BACA’s Bahrain Summer Festival is back with in-person events again this year. Exciting events at the Cultural Hall are available for free and you can register your kids for some of the 500 creative workshops planned (full details in our Happenings section). As you flip through our pages this month, you’ll find a special supplement celebrating the diplomatic and commercial ties between the United States and Kingdom of Bahrain. Be sure to read to read our insightful interviews with US Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain, Ambassador Steven C. Bondy, and watch the full interview online on our You Tube channel (links provided). Also featured is Ali Moosa, Deputy President of AMCHAM who talks about the organisation’s future plans and vision. Our Interview section is a particularly interesting one this month, as we speak to Israeli Ambassador to Bahrain, HE Eitan Na’eh, to learn more about his mission to develop closer ties through art, culture and culinary activities. He is also joined by Israeli food entrepreneur, Doron Sason, and actor/musician, Tsahi Halevi, popular star in the hugely successful Netflix series ‘FAUDA’. Charities across the island faced several challenges throughout the pandemic and are currently recovering. We spoke to renowned animal welfare charity, the BSPCA, about its hopes for the future in difficult circumstances. Millions around the world suffer from depression, and Bill Grieve looks at the issue from a local perspective in this month’s issue. Remember, if you or a loved one are battling with depression, you are not alone and help is available if you need it. This month, JJ’s Irish Restaurant’s is back at its brand-new location with a revamped and exciting menu. We also have a selection of dining offers to look forward to at some of the Kingdom’s best hotels. In our Commerce section, you’ll find a round-up of business news, as well as Pria Masson’s insightful thoughts on the growth of impact industries. In Woman This Month you’ll find the best in fashion, beauty and parenting. It doesn’t end there though, as we had the pleasure of speaking with a well-accomplished woman who is sue to be an inspiration to young women – Dr. Raida Al Alawi. She was recently named the first ever female president of the Bahrain Society of Engineers which was established 50 years ago! It’s an issue with plenty to look forward to, so needless to say, Bahrain This Month continues to be your guide to a great way of life! THE TEAM Publisher and Chairman George F. Middleton Editor Farah Baig Contributors Behnaz Sanjana, Bill Grieve, Kristian Harrison, Pria Masson, Ouiam Charkani El Hassani, Simran Tiwari Editorial Consultant Ahdeya Ahmed Print Production Manager Sabu Sebastian Art Director Hatem Monem Graphic Designer Kailas Wadke 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)
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