4 May 2024 www.bahrainthismonth.com THE TEAM Strengthening Historic Bonds His Excellency Alastair Long, the esteemed Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Bahrain, shares insights into his nine months in the diplomatic role and outlines plans to further strengthen the enduring bond between the two nations. 6 Building on a Strong Foundation The UK’s Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) is a globally recognised professional body for construction management and leadership, dedicated to promoting excellence in the field of construction. Its President, Sandi Rhys Jones, gave an exclusive interview to Bahrain This Month during a recent visit to the Kingdom. 12 Developing a Sustainable Economy After calling time on a distinguished diplomatic career spanning more than four decades, His Excellency Iain Lindsay has found himself drawn back to Bahrain as an advisor to the Chairman of the Economic Development Board (EDB). He provides fresh insights into his career and his motivations for returning to Bahrain and delves into the Kingdom’s key economic development initiatives. 8 Building Bridges Since 1940. For over 80 years, Alzayani Investments Group has bolstered relations with the UK as an official distributor of iconic British brands and through collaborative projects. On the occasion of the inauguration of the British Chamber of Commerce Bahrain (BCCB), the group highlights this unique relationship. 13 A Historic Move After years of providing essential services and networking opportunities for the Kingdom’s local business community, the Bahrain British Business Forum (BBBF) has transitioned into the British Chamber of Commerce Bahrain (BCOCB). We speak with the BCOCB’s Chairman, Khalid Rashid Al Zayani, and Vice Chair, Paula Boast MBE, about this ground-breaking move. 10 Publisher and Chairman George F. Middleton Editorial Director Farah Baig Deputy Editor Kristian Harrison Print Production Manager Sabu Sebastian Art Director Hatem Monem Webmaster Nishad Eapen Production Manager 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) UK IN BAHRAIN CONTENTS © Copyright Reserved 2005-2024 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. 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 Media Sales Team Media Sales Director Anuradha Manhas [email protected] Digital Content Marketing Manager Amina Syed [email protected] Media Executive Edwin D'Souza Digital & Content Marketing Team Digital Strategy Director Lini Reghunath Director of Film Danny Sokov Social Media Managers Shilu Babu, Rohit Reghunath
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