November 2021 7 November 2021 Bahrain This Month George F. Middleton Publisher and Chairman COVER Cover Picture: Jewellery Special 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, Julia Knight 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 Kristian Harrison, Simran Tiwari Welcome to the November issue of Bahrain This Month. As COVID-19 cases continue to grow less frequent, we have the opportunity to appreciate the simpler things in life that we once enjoyed – better weather, time well spent with loved ones, as well as a more convivial and social atmosphere. This month, we had the pleasure of speaking to leading individuals who are champions of change. Turkish Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain, Her Excellency Esin Çakıl, arrived in the Kingdom earlier this year and has proven to be a keen diplomat and admirer of Bahrain. She highlights her understanding of the deep bonds which exist between the two countries and her aim to bolster bilateral ties. Our next interviewee is the President of the Rotary Club of Adliya, Rula Husseini, who gives us some insight into the activities of the global organisation, her role in it and its impact on the wider community. In an exciting new development, we discovered Bahrain’s newest beachfront hospitality destination, Vida Beach Resort Marassi Al Bahrain, and all that the property has in store for guests in our chat with the property’s General Manager, Ricardo Vale. As any gastronomy enthusiast would, we scoured the finest of hospitality venues in the Kingdom to bring you the best of dining offerings at Bahrain’s best hotels AND some Thanksgiving options too. We also savoured a quick pitstop lunch at Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain’s ever-so-popular Silk’s restaurant. As the weather is now bright and breezy, in our Motoring section, Kristian Harrison looked into the history of the ultimate luxury vehicles – convertibles. Meanwhile, business expert, Pria Masson Tanwar explores the concept of Neo Banking which intertwines FinTech with core banking services that has resulted in a new level of convenience. In our Woman This Month segment, we explore the best of winter warmers, as seen on the runways of the exclusive couture houses. With plenty of sprightly art popping up across the Kingdom, we felt the need to speak to one of the vibrant artists behind some of the imagery, Marylou Herbert, whose art quite literally makes people stop and stare. We also bring you the best of beauty essentials, skincare, home décor, recipes and more! Finally, as we look back at some of our great achievements last month, we reflect on the release of our United by Friendship tri-media project which explored 50 years of diplomatic relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and Republic of India through a book, documentary and website. Be sure to visit www.indiainbahrain.com or get in touch to get your copy! And remember that Bahrain This Month will always be your guide to a great way of life.
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