July 2021 3 THE TEAM Publisher and Chairman George F. Middleton Editor Farah Baig Contributors Kristian Harrison, Dick Potter, Behnaz Sanjana Sangeeth Mullassery, Ahmed Aldeleigan Editorial Consultant Ahdeya Ahmed Graphic Designer / 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 Corporate Affairs Director Bassem A. Al Khabbaz Distribution Team CM Abdul Rahman, Gopal Arul Kumar Distributor Al Hilal Group (Hilal Direct Services) Media Sales Anuradha Manhas [email protected] DIGITAL & CONTENT MARKETING TEAM Digital Strategy Director Lini Reghunath Digital Marketing & Social Media Executive Farah Baig 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 2005-2019 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. www.bahrainthismonth.com contents At the Helm of Affairs Chargé d’affaires at the US Embassy in Bahrain, Margaret Nardi, reflects on pathbreaking developments in relations between the two nations since her time on the island. She shares deeper insights on current US-Bahrain ties. Fostering a Pro-Business Agenda As president of the American Chamber of Commerce in Bahrain (AmCham Bahrain) since 2013, Qays Zu’bi answers some pertinent questions touching upon US-Bahrain relations and the association’s raison d’être. Exploring the Possibilities Mary McGinnis, the Executive Director of AmCham Bahrain, about the Free Trade Agreement (FTA), benefits of being an AmCham member and more. The Path to the Land of Opportunity American University of Bahrain Provost, Dr. Jeff Zabudsky, talks about the benefits students in the region can enjoy through the university’s stateside partnership. A Century of Trade Ahmed Yateem, the Managing Director of Yateem Airconditioning reflects with pride upon his family’s business and personal relationships with the United States. A History in Healthcare Corporate CEO and Chief Medical Officer at American Mission Hospital (AMH), Dr. George Cheriyan talk about the hospital’s illustrious history, plans for growth and more. Eat, Sell and Serve Trans Arabia International Trading W.L.L.(TA) CEO and Bahrain-based entrepreneur, José Matos, tells us about the company’s operations as a representative for international brand and its food production facility. “There is no better entry point than Bahrain!” WestPoint Home LLC President and CEO, Jonathan Witmer talks about the company’s contribution of USD one billion to Bahraini exports under the FTA. A Global Contender Wires International WLL is amongst the top ten global manufacturers of aluminum wire-mesh and exports to over 32 countries. Treat your Taste Buds to America! Here are a few of Bahrain’s iconic venues serving quintessential American cuisine. 04 06 08 11 12 14 18 20 23 28 USA in Bahrain
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