October 2021 7 October 2021 Bahrain This Month George F. Middleton Publisher and Chairman COVER Cover Picture: Germany 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 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 Kristian Harrison, Simran Tiwari Welcome to the October issue. The Kingdom of Bahrain has effectively quelled the spread of COVID-19 within the community as we enjoy the opening of restaurants, schools, retail outlets and more. These are exciting times – a progress towards normality. That being said, we’ve had an extremely exciting month here at Bahrain This Month. In our interview section, we had the pleasure of speaking to the young, Bahrain-based musician Ashwin ‘Xenai’ Shenoy who tells us about his experience at music school, his need to reinvent himself and insightful opinions on how Bahrain’s music scene could prosper. In our dining section, you’ll find that our team has also collated a selection of the finest dining offerings at the best of hotels across Bahrain. We also had the pleasure of dining at Wyndham Garden Manama’s spectacular Indian restaurant- Jashan. October is the month when BTM traditionally engages with the German community in the Kingdom of Bahrain to look at how relations are developing. In this regard, German Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain, HE Kai Boeckmann, shed a light on the current status of trade, cultural exchange and more. We also sat down with a bright German innovator, Sebastian Wussler, who recently set up shop in Bahrain with an exciting fintech project that is sure to empower small businesses here. On the other hand, Hans Lamprecht, a distinguished diplomat with a globe-trotting career behind him is no stranger to the island; having fallen in love with the Kingdom’s culture and people to such an extent that he has now retired and lives here permanently. In our Motoring section, Kristian Harrison looks at the many achievements and historical significance of German motoring brands in the industry. Meanwhile, business expert, Pria Masson Tanwar explores the industrial and commercial relations between Germany, Bahrain and more. There’s plenty to enjoy in Woman This Month, too, as our fashion-forward team explores the trends on the runways of high-end fashion designers. Despite the challenges presented by COVID-19, the need for awareness for on-going healthcare issues like breast cancer remains. So, since October is breast cancer awareness month, we had a conversation with the founder of Think Pink Bahrain, Dr. Julie Sprakel, who tells us about the organisation’s 2021 campaign #DinarForDistance. We also bring you the best of beauty essentials, skincare, home décor and more! Last, but surely not least, remember to keep an eye out for our United in Friendship tri-media project which explores and celebrates 50 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Republic of India. And remember that Bahrain This Month will always be your guide to a great way of life.
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