March 2022 5 MARCH 2022 Bahrain This Month George F. Middleton Publisher and Chairman COVER Cover Picture: Omar Kamal Live in Bahrain 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, Sravan Kumar V. 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] Media Executive Kathleen Christabel [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 There’s plenty to look forward to this month, with several exciting events taking place all across the Kingdom. With everything that’s happened over the last two years, being able to savour dinner at a nice location, stroll through an art gallery or attend a live music event is a blessing. You’ll find several events to look forward to in our Happenings sections including the highlyanticipated Spring of Culture events, Al Dana Amphitheatre concerts and nightlife events. People all across Bahrain have been on the look out for cosmetic treatments that reap great results. We bring you some the most reliable providers and explore some of the most soughtafter procedures in the Kingdom. With Spring of Culture underway, there are plenty of exciting cultural events to attend, but one that stands out is the upcoming concert of the prolific Palestinian singer and our cover star, Omar Kamal! He talks about his musical roots, influences and his rise to stardom. Art enthusiasts across the island rejoiced last month as the renowned art gallery, Al Riwaq Art Space, found a serene new location. We spoke to its founder, Bayan Kanoo, about what this means for the Kingdom’s art scene. We also caught up with the founder of the Bahrain Down Syndrome Society, Ahmed AlAli, who brought us up to speed on the society’s achievements including its unique initiative that has enabled it to find 19 young adults with Down Syndrome steady jobs. We also met with Malaysian ambassador Shazryll Zahiran, about his diplomatic career and his plans to bolster ties between the two nations. In Dining, we’ve reviewed the Saturday brunch at The Westin City Centre Bahrain’s Spanish restaurant, Salero. You’ll also find plenty of other dining options to enjoy throughout March. In our Motoring section, Kristian Harrison makes his predictions for the upcoming F1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2022. The event is expected to be quite spectacular with the introduction of the new generation of F1 cars on track. Meanwhile, business expert Pria Masson Tanwar explores the world of hydroponics while Sravan Kumar V tells us why digital marketing is no longer just an option in the region. Our Woman This Month segment is quite exciting as we celebrate International Women’s Day which will take place on March 8. As part of our segment, we interviewed five talented women who are making waves in Bahrain: Noor Janahi - the young entrepreneur behind the community-driven business, The Salad Bar, Manal Alsaleh who was one of the chefs at Food is Culture, Lini Reghunath – a digital marketing expert who overcame tremendous hardship, Fiona Slingerland a highlycertified personal coach who has run at international races and Mona Shakib – the talented mother behind the online cakery Retro Mama. Aside from the highly-inspiring, prolific women in our Interview section, our team brings you the best of beauty products, skincare essentials, fashion and online dating advice too! 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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