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Diplomatic Excellence

We sat down with the British Ambassador to Bahrain, HE Roderick Drummond, to discuss the historic coronation of HM King Charles III and the state of his current ambassadorial term which will end later this year.

Crowning Glory

The history between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United Kingdom has intertwined diplomatically and culturally since the two kingdoms formally began relations more than 200 years ago. With the coronation of HM King Charles III, the two Kingdoms are sure to enjoy a new era of friendship. Here’s a look at the most recent visit of the monarch to the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Fostering Trade Relations

As the Chairman of the Bahrain British Business Forum (BBBF), Khalid Al Zayani is one of the most important figures in relations between the Kingdom and the UK. With both the organisation set to become an official Chamber of Commerce and the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III this month, he shares his thoughts about these momentous occasions.

Channeling Her Love for Bahrain

As one of the pioneers of Englishlanguage television programming in the country; writing, producing and presenting for Channel 55 television, Heather Harper recently became Chairman of The Bahrain Society based in the UK. We caught up with her this month on her recent visit with 36 members of the society to discuss her decades old connection with Bahrain.

Generational Ties

Nasser Al Arayedh, the Chairman of Al Arayedh Group Holding reflects on the renowned business family’s close ties with the UK.

Being an Industry Leader

A World-Class Education

With an outstanding global reputation and a 62-year history of being the stepping stone to the world’s top universities, we take a look at why St Christopher’s School Bahrain is the best choice for a successful future.

A Historic Move

Serving the British Community

The British Club of Bahrain is one of the world’s oldest expat clubs and boasts a multicultural membership and family-friendly atmosphere. Club Chairman, Chris Woodrow, shares his thoughts on the coronation and discusses the club’s plans for the historic occasion and his own personal honour bestowed upon him by the new monarch.

From humble beginnings in 1978 with 29 students and four teachers, Nadeen School is about to make the biggest move in the school’s history. Director Pauline Puri and her daughter, Shanee, share their thoughts about the school’s historic transition.

Motoring with the Monarchy

Kristian Harrison takes a look at the storied history of the British monarchy’s love for cars and takes a peek into the many garages of the new sovereign. 34

Exploring the North

If you plan on visiting the UK, you won’t want to miss out on exploring the North. Check out these suggestions for the best attractions and districts up north.