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Contents February 2013 • Issue 122

People 32

Poem: David Hollywood: Your Visions Standing Here

Opinion 36 76 78

John R Ridley: Letter From Bahrain Kelly Armatage: Unconditionally Uniting Rehan Ahmed: Being Responsible At Work

Regulars 24 80

New in Town Society: Out & About

Fashion and Shopping 48 50 54 56

H&M Boho Style Jimmy Choo Saks Fifth Avenue

Kids Fashion 58 60

babyGap Mamas and Papas

Beauty, Health & Well Being 64 68 74

Beauty Buzz Health Handling Home Emergencies

Juicy Pickings 3 8 18 38 28 42

Editor’s Letter Not to Be Missed! Quilting for a Cause Rock It, Punjabi Style! Art Space: Vintage Chic Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

Cars 100 16 102 104 105 106

Jeep Grand Cherokee Harley Davison Bikes Car News BMW 740Li Chevrolet Trailblazer Nissan Sentra

Gastro 108 112 114 116 119

Cucina Italiana Valentine’s Special - Gastro Maki Nino Valentine’s Special - Nightlife

Essential Listings

120 Recommended Restaurants, Nightspots, Essential Info,

Beauty Spots, Sports and Fitness, Clubs and Associations

Bahrain City Centre +973 1717 8031 karenmillen.com

Editor’ s Letter

Publishers: Nicholas & Rebecca Cooksey Editor in Chief: Rebecca Cooksey Editorial: Pooja Rajpal Kasala Melissa Nazareth Art Design: Noel De Juan Dhanraj S. Contributors

Dr Mohd. Al Rasheed Eng. Rehan Ahmed Dr Pierre R Clero Faisal Ebrahim Kelly Armatage David Hollywood John Ridley Amy Warman

Dear Readers,

Administration

‘Tis love that makes the world go round!’ For you, me and everyone!

Nikesh Pola

PR & Events Mahalina Penaflor

February is indeed one of our favourite months! With a spring in our step and candy pink glasses, we not only welcome the season of love but also start dreaming of beaches, summer time, flowers and all that’s associated with spring and romance.

Photographer Shareef Panhatt Sales Account Manager Jehan Mohamed Namitha B Sueallen Menezes Chelsea Copenhave

We have so much going on in our February issue! Right from day time brunches to candlelight dinners, our Gastro and Nightlife section will give you the highlights of all the coziest and hippest places you can wine and dine with your loved one this Valentine’s.

Distribution Distribution Executive Mohammed Yousif Muhammed Shareef P Sunaid Kunimmal

Also check out the Not to be Missed section which is choc-a-block with all that’s buzzing in Bahrain this month.

Regional Sales-Point Distribution Bahrain:

Love’s in the Air. Indeed! And what’s love without its ultimate commitment - Weddings! We have a very special interview with a couple from Italy who specialise in tailor made vintage weddings, the real deal in romance and mush!

Al Hilal Corporation

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As Valentine’s season hits full swing we have created the perfect gift guide for you, from items to experiences, some unique and some rather cute! Don’t worry about a thing, check page 42 and trust us for an unforgettable Valentine’s experience.

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It’s indeed springtime, with an absolute rampage of colours! Brilliant textures, bright and vivid prints define the H&M Man! Ladies can put their best foot forward with the stylish and just-so-enviable! Jimmy Choo collection. Blue and green hues, floral blends, stripes, lace, chiffon and the lovely kaftans are all back! Oh! we so love this season! We also have the cutest range of baby wear from Gap. Really! the babies have it all nowadays, competing side by side with the big boy Cars (awesome car section from page 100) are the adorable little buggies and pushchairs! Check out page 60 for super functional prams to carry your little ones around. One of our popular contributors Mohammad T Al Rasheed who has been with us for over a decade couldn’t be in, this month, we look forward to having him back on board soon. We like to keep the best news for the last! So here goes! Our immensely popular ‘makeover’ is back! Check out the details on Page 62. Send in your info and boost your WOW factor! We wish all our Readers an abundance of love and laughter!

The Bahrain Confidential Team

Readers’ Letters

Dear Editor ... Many thanks to all of you who wrote in last month and apologies if your letter isn’t printed but we get so many. Keep us informed and keep us in check by sending comments to info@ArabianMagazines.com

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Just another diet?

I found your ‘Success With Health’ article featuring Mr Kingsley Dodwell very disturbing. I’ve been health conscious ever since I can remember and I follow a well-balanced diet accompanied with a good exercise regime. With due respects to Mr Dodwell, I don’t agree with the idea of fasting throughout the day and over-eating at night. There are a plethora of diets pouring into the market everyday and making unrealistic weight-loss promises but so far for me healthy diet and regular exercise have been the best formula to lose weight consistently and safely. Anonymous

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Hey, first of all congratulations on being so disciplined with your diet and exercise schedules. It’s something many of us can only dream of! As far as the best diet is concerned, well, that’s a debatable one. Different things work for different people and as long as we’re getting the results we want and feel healthy and fit, that’s what matters.

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with fresh fruits and vegetables is just the thing one needs to make up for the desserts and fatty foods eaten over the past two months. Don’t forget to sip up on your water!

Peaceful Living for 2013

What a wonderful way to begin the New Year! Ms Kelly Armatage’s ‘The Jail of Judgement’ is a great read as it encourages us to accommodate others’ views and opinions and also be less critical of ourselves. That kind of living makes us more complete as individuals and improves quality of life as our thoughts are more focused on positive ideas which in turn help us develop a healthy mind and body. Reader We couldn’t agree more! Being judgmental inhibits positive thought process which is very important if one has to enjoy a good quality of life. Let’s hope that all Bahraini residents, both local and expat try to be more understanding of each other this new year!

New Year Diet

It Starts with the First Step

That’s lovely Kate! Yes, new-year parties can sure take their toll on us. We’re also just recovering from all the festivity. A healthy diet

Thanks Steve! We too agree with our columnist Mr Ahmed. In fact at Arabian Magazines, we follow a policy of recycling. We believe that by changing the mind-set at a micro level we can bring about an overall difference.

C’est

Happy New Year! Dr Pierre’s Mediterranean Tuna Antipasto Salad recipe was wonderful; I enjoyed cooking it and eating it as well. It was such a fresh and healthy but filling dish. After all the festive revelry, it’s great to indulge in some light eating. The ‘S3T’ formula – strawberries, tofu, tomatoes and tuna was also helpful. Most of my post-new year diet features these foods and I haven’t felt healthier! Kate

Reading Mr Rehan Ahmed’s article on fighting climate change stirred my interest in the subject and I’ve been trying to implement the measures that he recommended. I totally agree that starting at an individual level, no matter how humble the effort is what makes all the difference. I urge my fellow readers to try and take small steps towards a better world for us to live in. Steve, Juffair

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Gossip

News

Check out what’s happening in the celebrity world ...

French Beauty Vanessa Paradis Unveiled as Face of H&M’s Conscious Collection

Shakira Mebarak

Last year was tough for Vanessa Paradis, who parted ways from her partner of 14 years and father of her two children Johnny Depp. But it looks like the French singer and actress is putting the split firmly behind her, kicking off 2013 on a positive note as she lands a coveted modelling gig. Retail giant H&M announced that the 40-year-old star, who has previously fronted both handbag and cosmetics campaigns for Chanel, is the face of its environmentally sustainable clothing range, entitled Conscious collection. The French beauty is the first person to front the line. In the new campaign shots released by the Swedish brand, the gap-toothed star is seen posing in outfits and accessories made from eco-friendly materials such as organic cotton and recycled polyester that ensure style Vanessa Paradis and sustainability go hand-in-hand.

Shakira Gives Birth To Baby Boy

Bradley Cooper Wants to Play Lance Armstrong in JJ Abrams’ Biopic

Shakira and Gerard Piqué have welcomed a new addition to their family: Son Milan Piqué Mebarak. “We are happy to announce the birth of Milan Piqué Mebarak, son of Shakira Mebarak and Gerard Piqué, born 22nd January, 9.36pm, in Barcelona, Spain”. “The name Milan (pronounced MEE-lahn), means dear, loving and gracious in Slavic; in Ancient Roman, eager and laborious; and in Sanskrit, unification. Just like his father, baby Milan became a member of FC Barcelona at birth.”

Celebrity Tweets Chelsee Healey Geting told by the waiter I’m wearing a bib next time I eat here! I’m a messy eating girl!!! Lol

Russell Simmons

Spread happy enthusiastic loving energy ... the world will give u what u give it.

Oscars 2013: Adele to Perform ‘Skyfall’

Adele will perform her Oscar-nominated theme song from Skyfall at the 85th Academy Awards ceremony, the show’s producers said. They said that the performance will be the first time she will have performed “Skyfall” anywhere live and her first US TV performance since the Grammys last year. The song, “Skyfall,” from the James Bond film, is nominated in the best original song category at the Oscars. Written by Adele and Paul Epworth, it is the first Bond theme ever to debut in Billboard’s top 10 chart and the first to be nominated for an Oscar since “For Your Eyes Only” in 1981.

Oscar nominee Bradley Cooper revealed that he would be more than happy to portray Lance Armstrong, after news of a biopic on the former cyclist’s life was announced to be in the works. “I would be interested in [playing Armstrong],” Cooper said, “I think he’s fascinating. What a fascinating character.”The biopic will reportedly be based on New York Times sportswriter Juliet Macur’s upcoming book Cycle of Lies: The Fall of Lance Armstrong, to which the Lost producer and Paramount Pictures secured the movie rights. For the first time ever, Armstrong revealed to Oprah Winfrey during a sit-down for an episode of Oprah’s Next Chapter that he used performance enhancing drugs, saying he didn’t think he could’ve won the Tour de France seven times without them. Bradley Cooper

Harry Morton: Dating Demi Moore? Demi Moore

Lady Gaga

Just killed back to back spin classes. Eating a salad dreaming of a cheeseburger.

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Demi Moore, has started dating 31year-old restaurant entrepreneur Harry Morton, sources exclusively say. The two were seen holding hands while visiting the Stanley Kubrick show at LACMA, along with pals including Russell Brand, who posed for photos with visitors at the LA museum. Morton is the handsome Hard Rock Café heir and founder of Pink Taco restaurants. He and Moore, who we’re told have known each other for years, have gotten closer recently.

What’s On

Missed Not To Be

For more events, gastro, parties & nightlife turn to pages 110 - 120

27th Feb The Soul of Leadership

1st Feb

“Its a Love Thing”

Tina Turner tribute show featuring Julie Nevada at Vesuvio Tavern, Best Western Olive Hotel. Price: BD5. For details contact Vesuvio, Tel. +973 1736 0063.

World famous pioneer of alternative medicine: Dr Deepak Chopra presents: “The Soul of Leadership” – unlock your potential/change your career pattern through synergy of mind, body and creative thought processes. At Crowne Plaza Conference Centre. Cost: BD350 for individuals (training levy reimbursable), corporate rates available. Time: 8am-4pm. For details, contact: Sandipan Sarkar at Bahrain Institute of Hospitality & Retail, Tel. +973 3604 8699, +973 3998 6580 or Toll-free number: 80001077

1st March Kick for a Cause

1st February Bahrain Accoustic Music Group

Bahrain Accoustic Music Group will perform its monthly gig at Bahrain Rugby Football Club from 2pm onwards. Price is BD2 for non members. For details visit: www.bahrainrfc.net

2nd Feb27th March

Reflection by Shanaz Fayaz

An exhibition where the artist shares her experiences through colorful and vibrant art forms influenced by her roots in India and her life in Bahrain spanning three decades. at World Beat Fitness Centre & Café Time: 8am to 1pm and 4pm to 8pm For details contact. www.shahnazartbeat.piczo.com

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2nd February Monthly Amwaj Shopping Festival Shopping, raffle draws, exciting games & rides, face painting, henna designing, cycling and more! For details email: sama@stareventsme.com

6-A-Side Football Tournament, Annual Charity Fundraiser of the Rotary Club of Manama - Fight Diabetes 2013. Reserve Your Team! From 9am to 2pm at Bahrain Rugby & Football Grounds, Saar. All are welcome - entrance is free. All proceeds to charity. Tel. +973 1753 4002 or Email: six-a-side@rotarymanama.org

7th March Let Love Rule 2

The most exclusive party is back in Bahrain. This time around with the famous Lebanese House DJ Said Mrad, supported by DJ Milad and DJ Outlaw at the Capital Club at the Bahrain Financial Harbour. For details contact. www.punchlineme.com

What’s On

Missed Not To Be

13th-14th Feb

For more events, gastro, parties & nightlife turn to pages 110 - 120

1st-28th Feb

“Desert Life and Plants” Take Focus at Bahrain Science Centre Bahrain Science Centre will be focusing on Desert life and Plants in Bahrain to help increase the awareness among the local population towards their agriculture and its importance to the economy. There will be workshops and talks conducted by professional speakers like Jassim Abdul Kareem, Ebrahim Hameed and Prof Mike Bruton on agriculture, best water usage, usage of drain water, plant and herbs that grow in Bahrain. The visitors will also be able to take home what they have planted. The centre will give all visitors gift packages of seeds and small plants. For inquiry call, Tel. +973 1768 6466.

10th-23th Feb Cut and Paste: A Photo Collage and Montage Exhibition

The Shaikh Ebrahim bin Mohammed Al Khalifa Center for Culture and Research announces the exhibition Cut & Paste - a photocollage and montage exhibition by eleven local and regional artists. The exhibition is the outcome of two photo collage/montage workshops, led by prominent artist and photographer Camille Zakharia that took place at the Shaikh Ebrahim Centre in 2012 and presents the individual projects of eleven artists from Bahrain and abroad. The Exhibition, will be held at the dedicated exhibition space of the Shaikh Ebrahim Centre, the Bin Matar House, in Muharraq. The exhibition opens on Sunday at 7pm. Timing. SaturdayThursday 9am-1pm and 4pm-7pm. For further information on the Shaikh Ebrahim Center and the Bin Matar House, visit website, www.shaikhebrahimcenter.org.

‘til 15th Feb Albareh Art Gallery Showcases Works of Hussein Madi The famous Lebanese artist and sculptor Hussein Madi has had more than fifty solo exhibitions in Lebanon and internationally. Madi’s work has been shown at the Venice Biennial, the British Museum, and Tokyo’s Ueno Museum. Contact: Tel. +973 1771 7707 for more details.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day by treating that special someone to a smile with 3 excellent standup comics live at Bahrain’s InterContinental Regency Hotel! Presenting: Keith Farnan, Mary Bourke and Andy Robinson Tickets just BD15 - available online and at VIRGIN **15 per cent discount on all online tickets using the promotion code “email” until the end of January**. For details, Email: sales@punchlineme.com Tel. +973 3666 3509.

22nd Feb

Bahrain Charity Cricket World Cup 2013

Friday the 22nd February from 10am to 5pm the Rotary Club of Adliya will hold its annual Charity Cricket World Cup at the Bahrain Rugby Football Club in Saar. Admission for Adults is BD2 which includes entry to a prize raffle, children are free. Six teams from all the cricket nations will play head to head in fast twelve over games. In addition there will kids entertainment, a bouncy castle, face painting, junior cricket and a BBQ. A great day out for all the family! The event will support Shelter Box for its Humanitarian Disaster Relief and Bahrain Needy Family Projects. For more details contact Julian, Tel. +973 3626 9301.

‘til March 2013 Bahrain Ladies League 2013

Bahrain Ladies

League 2013 10 | Bahrain Confidential | February 2013

The Chuckle Club

Taking place for the fifth consecutive season, Arsenal Soccer School Bahrain is all set to host the Arsenal Bahrain Ladies League 2013 – a great opportunity and platform for female football enthusiasts. Nine teams will battle it out in the League which will take place at the Soccer City in Janabiya every Monday night. Who says only boys can have fun! For contact: Tel. +973 1756 1615 or mail: info@arsenalschoolbahrain.com

What’s On

Missed Not To Be

For more events, gastro, parties & nightlife turn to pages 110 - 120

15th Mar BSPCA - Sponsored Dog Walk

Walk your own dog or pre-book a homeless one from the BSPCA and give it a wonderful day out. 2km walk for the little ones - 4km walk for the big ones. Raise funds for the charity, get your friends and family to sponsor you for every kilometre you walk! Join for a great family day and support the homeless animals in need. Registration from 9am. The walk starts at 10.30am. BBQ and refreshments too. For more details contact: Tel. +973 1759 1231 or log into: www.bspca.org

‘til 26th Feb

Lulwah Al Homoud’s Exhibition at Al Riwaq Art Space

Art exhibition, “Ontology” by Saudi artist Lulwa Al Homoud, will be held at Al Riwaq Art Space. The art exhibition showcases Al Homoud’s mathematical deconstruction of Allah’s beautiful names into patterns similar to Islamic geometry. The end result of Ontology is a computer generated geometrical design, which was recalibrated from the deconstructed words and silkscreen printed on paper. The artist showcases her completed work out of the Allah’s 99 names. Al-Homoud is a London based artist from Riyadh.

20th-23rd Mar West Side Story – A Musical

MASK Theatre Company (Music And Stage for Kids), part of the vibrant Academy of Performing Arts at the British School of Bahrain is putting on a production of “West Side Story”by Leonard Bernstein. Under the direction of Danny Furness, Hayley Furness and Lydia Martin this show promises to be another spectacular event. The team is also joined by top choreographer Louise Chapman. For more information, Tel. +973 1761 0973/943

16th-18th April Food and Hospitality Expo

Bahrain Exhibition and Convention Authority (BECA) - 2013 exhibitions The Kingdom’s largest gathering of food beverage and hospitality industry professionals is here! Dedicated to the food, beverage and packing technology industries, Food & Hospitality Expo 2013 will bring together an international audience of buyers, retailers, distributors, food and beverage professionals and the relevant media providing an ideal opportunity to facilitate deals between buyers and sellers, importers and exporters worldwide. The 2013 Expo will also see live cooking shows, local chefs cooking competitions, and a wide range of activities alongside traditional Bahraini hospitality. In addition, this premier event addresses the GCC region’s strong demand for new products and will predict Food & Beverage trends of the future whilst offering the most rewarding business and networking opportunities. Some of the most reputed names in the industry will also be represented, during the three-day free admission show. Visit: www.foodexpbh.com

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16th-18th April Health and Wellness Expo

Bahrain Exhibition and Convention Authority (BECA) - 2013 exhibitions The 3rd Annual Health & Wellness Expo, aims to promote well-being and holistic lifestyle practices that will make a positive difference in one’s dayto-day living. The goal of the Health and Wellness Expo is to increase awareness for the residents of the GCC on how to live a good and healthy life. The industry professionals on the other hand will have Business to Business (B2B) meetings that will serve as a platform to achieve maximum exposure for their brands, gain networking opportunities and increase revenue. By bringing together an international group of Health & Wellness industry professionals, this key event will aid exhibitors from different parts of the world who consider investing their Health and Wellness businesses in Bahrain and using its strategic location to enhance their image. Visit: www.healthexpobh.com

Events

What’s New At The Royal Golf Club TaylorMade Experience ort for p s d n un a mily. Food, f a f r u o dy you an

February Sporting Events PING Seniors Open

On 8th February 2013, participate in a prestigious tournament. Open to golfers aged 50 years and over only. Tee times from 9am to midday.

Join the Royal Golf Academy team for a special complimentary event this month - TaylorMade. Try out all the latest golfing hardware from TaylorMade including the R1 driver, Rocketballz Stage 2 drivers, fairway woods and hybrids as well as the new Rocketbladez irons. You can also book a club fitting appointment with one of our PGA Professionals who will use Flightscope, a state-of-the-art launch monitor, to measure every aspect of your ball flight to determine the perfect club and set-up and ensure you buy clubs ideally suited to your physical build and golf swing. When: 13th February, Wednesday from 6pm to 8pm 14th February, Thursday from 9am to 4pm Open to all!

Family Fun

Every Friday evening from 6pm onwards. Enjoy the latest family movies in beautiful flood-lit gardens. Non Members: BD5. Members: Complimentary. No advance booking required. Visit our website to view a schedule of the movies we’ll be showing this month.

Xerox Corporate Golf Challenge

On 22nd February 2013, at 7.30am shotgun. Open to all.

Valentine’s Dinner

On Thursday, 14th February 2013, enjoy a sumptuous four-course dinner, at Links Lounge & Restaurant. The evening will also feature romantic music, a rose for the ladies and a welcome drink for all. BD36 net, per person (member’s discount applies).

Friday Carvery

Wee Monty Family Day

Every Saturday. Only BD15 per adult, kids play free! Inclusive of green fee and hire clubs. Tee times from 10am to 2pm. Open to all.

Ecco Monday Stableford 1pm shotgun start. Open to all

February Dining Events

NHSC Monday Madness 6.30pm shotgun start. Open to all

Midweek Stableford

buffet with a Chinese cooking station, at Links Lounge & Restaurant, in honour of Chinese New Year. BD18 net, per person (member’s discount applies). Kids under twelve BD9.5 inclusive of selected soft drinks.

Chinese New Year Carvery Feast

Every Thursday. Tee times until 2pm. Open to all.

On Friday, 8th February 2013, enjoy The Royal Golf Club’s award-winning carvery

Every Friday, at Links Lounge & Restaurant. Classic roast carvery buffet with all the trimmings plus live cooking stations. Special buffet table for the kids. Crèche available for younger children at only BD3 per child per hour. Additional outdoor barbecue station every week throughout the winter months. BD18 net per person (member’s discount applies). Kids under twelve BD9.5 inclusive of selected soft drinks.

Poretti Promotion

Sunday to Thursday at Prego Restaurant. Order a main course or pizza and receive a Poretti beverage FREE! 6pm to 8pm.

For further information on all above events and offers call +973 1775 0777 or visit: www.theroyalgolfclub.com 14 | Bahrain Confidential | February 2013

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Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Romance in Links Create unrivalled memories with your loved one by treating them to a superb meal in the Royal Golf Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s award-winning Links Restaurant this Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day. Enjoy a lavish four-course dinner including his and hers â&#x20AC;&#x153;Amuse Boucheâ&#x20AC;? and a delicious range of appetizers, entrĂŠes and desserts, all for just BD 36 net per person, inclusive of live romantic music, a rose for the ladies and a welcome drink for all.

The fabulous Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dinner menu will be available in Links from 7pm to 11pm on Thursday 14th February only.

The Royal Golf Club website is available to you 24/7 all year round. Keep up to date with everything going on at the Club, view our latest offers and news, reserve a table in any of our restaurants or book your next tee time.

Call +973 17 751262 today to reserve your table or visit our website.

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Motoring

Harley-Davidson

Academy’s Training Venture

Harley Davidson and BIC team up to offer motorcycle enthusiasts a hands-on!

et the real-road experience that can teach you the bikeriding skills you need. Harley-Davidson Academy in Bahrain provides bikers and biking enthusiasts in Bahrain and the GCC an opportunity to develop their motor riding skills and techniques. As part of this venture, Harley-Davidson has teamed up with the Bahrain International Circuit to offer a number of new courses and programmes, led by

Currently the academy offers three types of courses namely trained professionals from Harley-Davidson’s acclaimed schools worldwide.

The Harley-Davidson Experience Development Courses Advanced Courses Each one of these courses will cater to the skill and requirement of the customer – Harley has a course for every one! Participants will be offered range of HarleyDavidson motorcycles from the Sportster 883 Iron to the Electra Glide. Prices for the courses can range from BD80 for the 4-hour experience course up to BD120 for the 6-hour development course

To ride with Harley-Davidson call on Tel. +973 3998 2039 or email: motorcycle.academy@harley-davidson-sa.com Visit their Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/HarleyDavidsonMENA

“Currently the Academy offers 3 types of courses namely The HarleyDavidson Experience, Development Courses and Advanced Courses - each one of which will cater to the skill and requirement of the customer.”

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‘Bahrain International Circuit’ by Bryn Williams

Bahrain American Women’s Association (AWA)

Holiday Celebrations

AWA’s Bahrain Quilt Project.

Story Quilt

n July last year, Ms Jarna Jeet, a member of the American Women’s Association conceived an idea which would enhance unity in the kingdom and also go a long way in helping Bahraini women. The proposal was awarded a grant by the Ministry of Social Development in October and today the Bahrain Quilt Project is one of the greatest accomplishments in the history of the AWA - the first time for a nonBahraini organisation to submit a proposal and receive a grant!

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Tree of Life

April - On Safari

The project is being executed under the patronage of the Ministry of Social Development and aims to foster the spirit of community and unity in Bahrain and invites villages, associations, schools, elderly day-care centres, women’s centres and other such institutions to participate. Quilt blocks submitted by various groups and individuals are patched together and centrally exhibited. Each block is symbolic of different communities in the Kingdom and the completed quilt which is made by patching these individual blocks together is symbolic of the united social fabric of the nation. Another major objective of the project is to economically empower Bahraini women who are, in addition to other quilt block contributors, trained in the art of quilting, appliqué, patchwork and needlework. The AWA intends to spring board this one-

time project into a continuous endeavour which would serve as a support initiative for Bahraini women PARTICIPATE in the Bahrain Quilt Project! Last date for quilt block submissions 18th February, 2013. The size of each quilt block must be 25 inches X 25 inches. The theme of each quilt block must be Bahrain-based. Quilt Unveiling The final quilt display will be in May 2013; so watch this space! For further information or to register for training email: info@awabahrain.org

Think Pink

For A Cause

Friendshipstar

Quilting

“Each block is symbolic of different communities in the Kingdom and the completed quilt which is made by patching these individual blocks together is symbolic of the united social fabric of the nation.”

THE ALL-NEW CADILLAC

Sitra, Tel: 1745 7212

Sheer Luxury BD3,800

BD4,600 BD12,500

Van Cleef & Arpels: Every Design Has A Story To Tell

BD23,500

Luxury jewellery marquee unveils its enchanting nature-inspired designs in Bahrain.

BD11,800

BD12,700

Socrate Ring

he reputed French La Maison Van Cleef & Arpels, at MODA Mall hosted an exclusive jewelleryshowcase in Bahrain with its local partner Asia Jewellers. An array of beautifully designed contemporary accessories – rings, earrings, necklaces and time-pieces were on display. The designs have essentially captured movement suspended in time - butterflies and birds constantly

in flight and flowers blossoming. An exceptional range of ‘Between the Finger Rings’, a concept patented by Van Cleef & Arpels is a real showstealer. These eternal pieces are sure to become a favourite with the ladies! These rings are designed to be transitional - they either form an open band with motifs spread over several fingers or on a single finger. The Socrate ring is imbued by the intelligence of the great philosopher, Socrates; the detailed design of this eternal piece says it all. This Valentine’s gift your loved one a timeless treasure by Van Cleef & Arpels!

“An exceptional range of ‘Between the Finger Rings’, a concept patented by Van Cleef & Arpels is a real show-stealer. These eternal pieces are sure to become a favourite with the ladies!” Van Cleef & Arpels is available at Asia Jewellers Boutique in MODA Mall, Tel. +973 1713 1122.

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Sheer Luxury

Diamonds Are Eternal Mine-Unique Expressions in Diamonds from Malabar Gold & Diamonds. The all-new and unique Mine diamond jewellery collection showcases everything from fashion jewellery to traditional jewellery and small diamonds to solitaires. Mine owes its magical attraction to pure gold and platinum, certified VVS-EF quality diamonds and unmatched designs and craftsmanship. Prices on request.

Visit Malabar Gold & Diamonds at Gold City, Manama. Tel. +973 1720 8810 and Lulu Hypermarket, Riffa. Tel. +973 1700 7916.

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New In Town Learn Spanish

The Shaikh Ebrahim Centre for Culture and Research organises, through the Iwantolearnspanish Program; Spanish Courses and Cultural activities, as well as intensive courses in Spain. Teachers who are nature speakers. Students enjoy learning through communicative and interactive activities; following a syllabus based on the European Framework of Reference for Languages. Every year; in cooperation with the Spanish Embassy in Kuwait; the Centre organises intensive courses in Spain; at the Instituto don Quijote. For a reasonable amount; students can enjoy one or two weeks in Spain; while doing an intensive course. The Institute provides accomodation in studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s residences or Hotels. The participants are given a certificate provided by the Language Institute of reference for studying Spanish: Instituto Cervantes. The programme for this year, will take place in Barcelona and Granada; on May 2013 (registrations starting on February 2013). For more details contact: iwantolearnspanish@gmail.com

New In

Town Bahrain Confidential fill you in

on the who, what, why, when and where in Bahrain!

IHG Academy

The award ceremony for the Official Partners of IHG Academy took place in January 2013. IHG Academy is a Corporate Social Responsibility initiative by the InterContinental Hotels Group as part of the Responsible Business that the company is involved in. It has been designed for all hotels across all brands - a community program that is easy to execute and helps deliver Great Hotels Guests Love â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the Core purpose of IHG. The IHG Academy is about IHG hotels working with a local community organisation or educational institution to provide skills development and job opportunities in hospitality for people in the local community.Two Learning & Development partners were awarded certificates of Achievement for being approved IHG Academies. These were Tamkeen and Bahrain Institute of Hospitality and Retail with whom Crowne Plaza Bahrain has partnered with on several Learning & Development activities. Pioneered by Human Resources Manager, Alena Miatlushka and Asst Learning and Development Manager, Sneha Samant, this venture has been supported by the General Manager, Pascal Eggerstedt and Deputy General Manager, Ebrahim Kooheji. The purpose of the partnership is to enhance the reputation of Crowne Plaza Bahrain through proactive involvement in the local community and help to address the challenge of local unemployment.

Chef Fortunato with his students

Cooking Classes at Cucine Italiana

The Italian restaurant in Juffair, Cucina Italiana has launched its cooking classes from 2013. Chef Fortunato of Cucina Italiana will share secrets about cooking great Italian cuisine in a fun and entertaining atmosphere. All cooking classes includes appetiser and main course, complimentary drink and take-home recipes. Sessions are limited to five and maximum to twelve per class. Price is BD10 net includes Appetiser & Main Course + Complimentary Drink. A twelve month cooking class will cost BD100. For registration and inquiry, Tel. +973 1700 1317 or +973 3881 1589 or email: marketing@bflc.com.bh. The timing is from 4pm-5.30pm.

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IHG picture from left: Crowne Plaza Bahrain Assistant Learning and Development Manager, Sneha Samant, BIHR Director Nigel Viegas, BIHR Board Vice-Chairman, Hatim Dadabhai and Crowne Plaza General Manager Pascal Eggerstedt

New In Town “Green’’ Effort by Kempinski Grand & Ixir Hotel

HE Shaikha Mai bint Mohammad Al Khalifa during press conference

Manama Old Souq Facelift Project Announced

Manama Souq traders will have a ray of hope as Culture Minister Shaikha Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa unveiled plans to revitalise the Manama Souq during a press conference. The minister highlighted the importance of preserving the old souq in Manama and maintaining the identity and architectural heritage through restoration works. HE Shaikha Mai bint Mohammad Al Khalifa added that two offices for the Arab and International Tourism Organisations will be opened to further promote tourism in Bahrain. Besides, an information centre will be inaugurated to inform the public about cultural and recreational activities. HE Shaikha Mai bint Mohammad Al Khalifa, Minister of Culture, stressed that Manama Old Souq Facelift Project will help revive the heritage sites which characterised the place in the era of late Shaikh Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa.

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Kempinski Grand & Ixir Hotel Bahrain City Centre donated the trunk and branches of their 8m tall Christmas Tree, as well as the Christmas fir surrounding the lobby, to local families in need of fire wood in a “green” effort to give back to the community. The only 5-star hotel on the island with a natural Christmas Tree and decorations from Santa’s backyard, the staff were keen to recycle the wood and leaves. The Christmas decorations were taken down by Front Office and Housekeeping staff and hand-delivered directly to local families by these staff.

Fashion Design Campus -TOFO

TOFO ME offers courses covering Fashion design, dressmaking, creating textiles and prints, figure drawing and designing, recycling and customising, sewing techniques, creating your own fashion collection, arts and crafts. Open for both beginners and established designers. Each session is twelve weeks long. At the end of the course there is a Fashion Show and Exhibition where students model and showcase their creations. Kids Classes start on 3rd February, Fashion Design for Kids Taster Course: 1 month, 1 evening class per week, price BD60 total, Fashion Design Workshop For Kids 7-11 years: 3 months, 2 evening classes per week, price BD288 total, Fashion Design Workshop for Kids 1116 years: 3 months, 2 evening class per week, price BD288 total Fashion Design Weekend Workshop for Kids: 3 months, a 3-hour weekend Class, price BD120 total. For details contact: Tel. +973 1718 0343, Mobile: +973 3418 3899 or email: info@tofome.com

Support Required

Throughout my working years the world has changed dramatically, jobs for life are rare and work is increasingly difficult to find. Succeeding in a new, ever changing, global economy increasingly requires an entrepreneurial and risk taking spirit, not just the expectation of a job. Lack of jobs and lack of opportunities have since often been cited as one reason for the protests of 14th February 2011. Since then, efforts to reconcile differences have been made through community based sports and arts initiatives. More formally, Bahrain’s schools are increasingly associated with business mentoring programmes, teaching students the professional, managerial and entrepreneurial skills needed in modern business. As children and young adults, we wanted to be listened to, understood, supported and encouraged. Yet, to the best of my knowledge the media outside of Bahrain has never explored the events from the perspective of the young people of the Kingdom. For my part, I am writing a book about the past couple of years - compiling the stories and views of ordinary young people from all sides of the debate. The book is not a political narrative, it explains the influence of peers and the media, places events in context and reveals the emotional turmoil as rifts between families, friend and communities opened. But to get the book printed and distributed I need your support. Please visit my website www.ghostwriting.me/bahrainbook to find out how you can help in completing this project. Visit www.ghostwriting.me to read the full version of this article and send me your feedback. John Ridley is a Bahrain based journalist, broadcaster and writer, he can be contacted at john@johnridley.nu or john@ghostwriting.me

“We have achieved”

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Since its inception, Tamkeen has created more than 180 programmes and enabled more than 65,000 Bahrainis and enterprises in Bahrain to Achieve their Potential. Tamkeen continues to create opportunities for career advancement and enterprise development to further enhance productivity and contribute to the private sector growth and the Kingdom of Bahrain’s national economy. Visit www.tamkeen.bh or call 17383333

Art Space Photos courtesy: Sabrina de Polo, Matteo Maggiani and Luca Rajna

Vintage Chic When art meets fantasy, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the creation of a fairy tale wedding. Bahrain Confidentialâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pooja Rajpal Kasala chats with Luca and Lucia from Ludica Antiqua, co-organisers of the Italian Grand Ball in association with IBFA (Italian-Bahraini Friendship Association) Bahrain and specialists in vintage weddings.

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Art Space Tell us about your company and what you offer? Ludica Antiqua is an event company started twelve years ago, we organise events in Italy and all around the world. In particular we focus on art, tradition and history, giving each event a special and unusual touch of class and a different point of view, the artist in us, inspires that. We organise vintage weddings, corporate parties, private get togethers’ and VIP events. We provide tailor made solutions but the core of it is the “art inspired historical entertainment”. We always take inspiration from culture, history and the arts. You have combined weddings with art, fashion and fantasy. Please elaborate on that? You mentioned Art, Fashion and Fantasy and these are really the keywords in our job. Art means trying to always make a masterpiece, whatever area you are working in. You can be an artist in cuisine or even while designing a dress, not only in painting or singing! In our area (organising a wedding), the

most difficult thing is to wisely blend all the ingredients together to create a masterpiece! For instance you have top artists, a good chef, a fantastic florist, a splendid venue, but if those professionals don’t understand the psyche of bride, the final result will not be good, even if the ingredients, alone, were good. And putting together a good team requires experience. Fantasy is our main ingredient for the entertainment and we always set the event in a historical or legendary ‘framework’, creating a ‘plot’ that will be the leit-motif of the event. Everything during the day is in connection, in one way or another, to that plot. We, as entertainers, for instance pretend to be ancestors (of the bride and groom) who come from the place where they first met! Fashion is used to build ‘‘The story’’ of the couple further.

third edition in a row. In 2011 apart from the Italian Ball the exhibition of paintings from Italian Renaissance (XVIth century: Titian, Tintoretto, etc.) was a huge success. Last year the Grand Ball saw over 400 people attending the event. The 2013 edition will be the 3rd Italian Grand Ball, which will happen soon this year! The guests will have the opportunity to learn our period dances in the days before the event. There will be two days, in which people who attend the Ball can learn the basics of social dances of the XVIII and XIXth century.

Which countries have you provided your services in? We have worked in Italy, France, Germany, Switzerland, Dubai, Hong Kong, Morocco, Bahrain among others. We all dream of fairytale weddings! What kind of weddings can you organise for us in Bahrain? Each wedding is different and tailor made. We have done an artist who performs with balloons filled with helium, she dances 50 meters high in the sky, we can do a fifty musicians orchestra, design a special honeymoon in Italy. Perform an Opera for guests. Creativity has no limits! What has been your favourite wedding moment? We love hearing stories about different weddings! We have fond memories of our very first event. The bride and groom sent the

You have been a part of the Italian Festival of Culture as well as the Italian Ball in Bahrain, tell us all about it and also about the event taking place in February 2013? The first Italian Festival in Bahrain took place in 2011 and the next Grand Ball will be the

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Art Space Another time, a bride wanted to astonish her guests. We asked her if she would like the guests to receive the invitation in a “different” way. Hence one of our artists, in baroque costume, delivered the invitation, rang the door and told the person: “I’m coming directly from the XVIII century on behalf of Mrs ... (The bride) and she is honoured to invite you to her wedding”. Can you imagine the surprise on their face? And this is just an example. For us weddings are like fine arts we like to create a fairy tale which stays with the bride and groom forever. We would like our readers to get to know a little bit about you. What do you like to do when you are not planning weddings? Before getting into events full time we were following a different career, I was a lawyer and Lucia was a professor of criminal law at university! We invitations to their guests inviting them to think of the name of a historical character they would like to be. When they got to the banquet, they entered the big hotel hall

formally announced by a XVIIIth century herald not with their real names but with the nickname they had chosen and written on the invitation for that night. So, at the same party, we had Louis XIV of France, George IIIrd of England, Giacomo Casanova from Venice gracing the occasion! What about advice for brides who are just starting the planning process? Any particular words of wisdom for where they should focus their

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time and/or money? The main advice is “be yourself” and dare! Obviously still remaining within borders of good behaviour and reason, but who cares if you want a violet dress instead of white to astonish your guests or you want to organise a banquet on the beach or a wedding in a remote church on the Alps. It’s your wedding! Most importantly do not let things become more important than your partner. Things fade, break and go by, the love for your partner must stay forever. Do share with us some funny instances that have happened while planning a wedding Once the groom told Luca to wear a pair of his socks during the event, thinking this would bring luck to the event. Luck or not, the result was fantastic and we are good friends with them!

left our careers to do what we do now. We preferred to give room to the artist inside us. This job is so energetic, allows us to travel, meet people, understand different cultures, and what is life if not emotions? We both love travelling and have some very close friends in Bahrain and Dubai and when we come back for the Grand Ball we will stay one month here with our friends. Your latest venture is wall paintings, painting ceilings and stone paintings, what is that about? This is a new adventure for Lucia and a way to express her creativity. Lucia is very good at drawing, painting and decorating. When she was 18 years old she published a book for children with many drawings for kids. Last year she was asked to paint a house in Sicily and in Genoa and it was really liked hence she feels this is another opportunity for her to give joy to people Visit: www.ludicaantiqua.com or write on: info@ ludicaantiqua.com

Poetry

David Hollywood Considering the joy we sense when reflecting upon our love, there is also adjoined to this a forlorn longing to be together again whenever we are apart.

David Hollywood

A beautiful poem by David Hollywood celebrating love and the sense of impatience when our loved one is not with us ...

Your Visions Standing Here Mine eyes beheld your beauty, My thoughts remember how, Your loveliness I cherish, Where ever you are now, And in my heart I know you, Always to be near, Because your vision glories, My picture of you clear,

To contact the artist, Tel. +973 3920 7624 or email: thewineappreciationsociety@gmail.com or davidhollywood23@hotmail.com

And while this life we passage, Your bloom will help me bear, My feelings for you, waiting, Until your standing here.

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Opinion

Letter From

Bahrain

John R Ridley

John Ridley talks about the importance of documenting stories, history and personal lives.

he colours and smells of a traditional sweet shop are reminiscent of a spice market. The shelves, lined with screw top jars of boiled sweets and candied fruits, evoke memories of childhood friendships. Beyond the evocative taste, smells and colours, the shop may seem to be of little interest, yet it’s simple emotional triggers are significant to many. Memories and smells remind us of time spent with grandparents or hot summer days with friends, reading books and letters, or exploring libraries. The smell of tomato plants brings back a complex array of my childhood memories. My mother and grandfather were horticulturalists; every day after school I was tasked with watering, what seemed at the time, to be thousands of plants. For me, the smell is inextricably linked to events of the time that were important to me - moon landings, my first girlfriend and Pink Floyd.

School history was often uninspiring, I may remember English Kings and their battles, but what I remember most is a white paper bag of sweets, shared among friends at the back of the class. In England, as I was growing up, the owner of the sweet shop would have seen military service - still recent enough for emotional links to remain strong. He will have untold stories of day to day life during his childhood and later life; personal adventure, tragedy, joy and achievement. His memories and insights can help us understand why soldiers joined the military, the countries where they fought and died, and the futility of war. Bahrain, like any other developed country, has a rich past, chronicled by the national museum; but personal stories which complete the jigsaw of national history, are often missing. If not recorded we lose the all important personal histories of the people who ultimately shaped our society and nation - our loved ones; friends, family and ancestors.

Our relatives might have achieved much in science, government or business, or they may have had “ordinary lives”. Irrespective of the path followed, every one of us has a contribution, an emotional trigger to share and a story to be told. Whilst compiling records of the lives of friends and loved ones, we should remember where they lived, their jobs, how they got to work, what they ate and their eccentricities. Artefacts too are often emotional trigger, part of the story, the art work adorning the walls, furniture, photographs, jewellery; each piece is a part of the life of the person being chronicled. But, this is not the job of governments, it is incumbent upon us all to record our stories and those of our families, painting a picture of our lives - before the memories are lost forever. So much history has not been recorded and we risk losing so much more for future generations. Every one of us lives in a world that will be a mystery to our children and grandchildren if we don’t write it down. Show your love and respect for the important people in your life, make this the year to document personal and family histories to share with your children, grandchildren and the nation and help future generations understand our lives and who we are

“Every one of us has a contribution, an emotional trigger to share and a story to be told.”

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Visit http://www.ghostwriting.me/ to read the full version of this article and to find out how to record the personal history of your loved ones. John Ridley is a Bahrain based journalist, broadcaster and writer, he can be contacted atjohn@johnridley.nu or john@ ghostwriting.me

People

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us hugely as we have always stayed true to our childhood roots and sounds that were, and are still so popular the world over. With the introduction of technology and increase in globalisation and the new generation, we have taken these sounds to a newer and more modern level.

Rock it, Punjabi Style!

Known for their smash hits Singh is King, Shera Di Kaum and Aloo Chaat, the pioneers in Urban Bhangra music Rhythm Dhol Bass (RDB) chat with Pooja Rajpal Kasala about their music and their latest dance track BBM. What is Urban Bhangra? Describe it for our readers. Traditional Punjabi infused with the modern eclectic mix of mainstream and RnB rifts. Your new track is called BBM! Does it mean Blackberry Messenger? Tell us about this track of yours. Yes, it does mean Blackberry Messenger! Mirroring all our international beats, BBM is the latest floor filler infusing mainstream dance, RnB and pop cleverly mixed with fusion hooks and traditional Punjabi Bhangra. What is the USP of BBM? BBM is fun, innovative and breaks the rules of conventional music sounds. Blending all the myriad styles together, we have created a hit that is sure to get all of you dancing!

Surj, Manj and Kuly

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You have given multiple hits, where do you get your inspiration from? Our parents have been a great inspiration to us as they would take us to the Gurdwara from a young age and it is here where we got our first taste for music. We used to assist our father while he performed in front of the local community at our local Gurudwara, playing the harmonium and tabla. This gave us a great understanding of our musical creativity and we mixed this with our passion for technology and started experimenting with sounds. It was very crucial to have this experience as it guided us to a better sense of direction and a fuller understanding of why we enjoy music. You started out by playing in the Gurudwaras, how did that influence your style of music It has influenced

You have pioneered the blending of Western music with Punjabi beats. Today, Punjabi music and British-Asian musicians are popular worldwide. How has this genre developed in the past decade? Personally, we enjoy being versatile and bringing a blend of eastern/western music together and we think with the huge increase in globalisation, our listeners have followed this view. Be it traditional, old classics or a mix of hip hop and RnB, we like the idea of being the only one of our kind. Of course it is has been a challenge breaking into the mainstream music industry as there are so many artists competing but I think we have finally made our mark and people are more interested in artists that are all about being unique and creative. We are so blessed to have fans across the globe from the Middle East, India, UK, America, Canada and Europe that appreciate what we what the RDB sound is all about. How do you best describe your music? Our music is completely unique. We make our own RDB sound that is a new genre of Bollywood mixed with our traditional Punjabi style and a whole load of mainstream beats, hooks and rifts. The RDB sound cannot be pigeon holed into one genre or category – it creates its own! RDB has been responsible for some of the biggest international and Bollywood hits, tell us more about your plans for the New Year. As always, there is never a dull moment in the RDB camp. Once again we will be embarking on new tours, signing new artists, producing and

“We like the idea of being the only one of our kind.” breaking tracks for Bollywood films, releasing more singles and eventually releasing our highly anticipated album ‘Worldwide’. Watch this space! How has the music changed from the 70s to today? Share your views on it. For the UK, Desi music was introduced in the 70s by Indian immigrants that had settled there and wanted to have fun with music in their spare time with friends. This began the start of UK Desi bands. As the demand for this music grew, more and more bands emerged, which then lead to the same musicians composing music and releasing albums in the underground market space. This is the base for music producers and DJs of today in UK. Now Desi music has grown on such a mass scale that it allows artists like us to travel and perform to a global audience in the most exotic places on this planet RDB Website: www.RDBMusic.com RDB Facebook: www.facebook.com/RDBmusic RDB Twitter: twitter.com/rdb RDB Youtube: www.youtube.com/ threerecordsuk

Hospitality

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Bahrain Plays Host Bahrain Confidential’s Melissa Nazareth chats-up with Gulf Cup 21 organisers & facilitators and Iraq Coach Mr Hakem Shaker.

hat Gulf Cup 21 was a grand success is a unanimous opinion! Non-stop flights carrying tourists to Bahrain, a stadium packed with football frenzy fans, serpentine lines outside the stadium and hotels bustling with guests from almost everywhere suggest that Bahrain played host only too well! Though the two-weeks passed by in a jiffy, laying-down the ground work for this mammoth event was a gruelling task for the organisers and hospitality team. Crowne Plaza hosted the Kuwait, Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Yemen teams. The players and their coaches were provided the best of facilities – excellent dining services, plush rooms, commutation et al. “We followed a very customised and disciplined approach in serving the teams which is typical of Crowne Plaza service policies,” said Mr Al-Kooheji. “There are so many details that need to be taken care of – the food that the players eat, for instance needs to adhere to certain specifications.” The five-star hotel also ensured highquality service to other guests from outside the country. Mr Kooheji believes that from the hospitality and tourism point of view events of this nature and scale are a good thing for the country as it is an opportunity to improve the economy. “We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to PR Officer for GCC Cup, at the wise leadershiip Crowne Plaza, of the Kingdom” said Khalid Fahad Mr Khalid Fahad, PR Officer for GCC Cup, at Crowne Plaza, “Our team

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and the cheerful atmosphere.” Mr Hakem Shaker, Coach of Team Iraq also expressed his appreciation towards the hotel staff and management. “Our success on the field is a sum total of not just our efforts but also the happiness in our hearts thanks to the unparalleled hospitality we’ve received.” he shared “It’s been a great experience!”

“The hotel lobby was buzzing with guests throughout the two weeks,” said Mr Al-Kooheji, “It was as good as a wedding fiesta!” worked round the clock to ensure flawless organisation and we’re happy with the turn out.” He further thanked Mr Al-Kooheji and his team for their hospitality and professionalism throughout the event. “The hotel lobby was buzzing with guests throughout the two weeks,” shared Mr Al-Kooheji, “It was as good as a wedding fiesta! Yes, it was a lot of hard work for longhours but we will definitely miss our guests

Crowne Plaza Bahrain is located in Diplomatic Area. For inquiries call, Tel. +973 1753 1122.

Team Iraq Coach, Hakem Shaker

Deputy General Manager at Crowne Plaza Bahrain, Ebrahim Kooheji

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BellaCura has hair specialists which guide you on a Winters get our skin dry and flaky and facials are variety of hair conditions. Their extensive range of hair extremely beneficial not only to improve the look of the treatments include - Aloe Vera, Hot Oil, Aminexil for skin but it’s a treatment if followed regularly will help resolving hair fall, deep root conditioning, absolute the skin retain its glow as years pass by. A good and repair, treatments for unruly and frizzy hair. BellaCura professional facial fixes problems like dry, oily, sensitive or also uses the L’Oreal range of products for all types even combination skins. of hair concerns. Regardless of weather or month, deep cleansing To sum up their philosophy, the effervescent facials help improve and restore circulation in facial skin and friendly Fatima Dhorada, Managing Director, cells. This rush of blood to the skin gives a healthy glow BellaCura says, “Most importantly, for getting and plumps skin cells with vital nutrients and water. amazing results, be happy and keep smiling!’’ Though there is no way to stop the aging process, a The readers of Bahrain Conﬁdential can variety of facial treatments does slow down the aging. now enjoy a ten per cent off on facials and hair Facials not only improve your skin but also enhance your treatments in January 2013! mood, put you in a state of relaxation, aromatherapy OF BAHRAIN So here’s to a month of joyous pamperingKINGDOM in uplifts your spirit and one feels totally pampered! the new year! BellaCura also addresses the needs of the super busy woman with their Xpress Facial - a 20 minute facial massage for just BD2! An instant face lift for the women BellaCura is open seven days a week. on the go! For booking an appointment, contact: BellaCura has a variety of facials including- fruit, Flat 31, Bldg 292, Road 22, Alfateh 324 Juffair. deep cleaning and aromatherapy. Tel. +973 1736 4955, +973 3661 4814. Hair loss, brittle, fizzy or dry hair is another issue Email: bellacura@gmail.com which a majority of people suffer from in the Gulf. Apart Find us on twitter: @bellacurasalon from the weather, other reasons for weak hair are poor Find us on Facebook: MANAMA 1725 3397 | MODA MALL - 1753 4998 | SEEF MALL - 1758 0565 diet, lack of sleep, stress and lack of proper hair care Bellacura beauty BAHRAIN CITY CENTER - 1717 9317 |& BUKAWARA - 1777 4061 | AL AALI COMPLEX - 1758 1085 which should include treatments that nourish the9012, hair. 1717 lounge salon

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Valentines

More Sinful than Chocolate?

Oh yes! there is! Designer artisan fresh chocolates, pralines, chocolate truffles, chocolate covered nuts in special chocolate mugs or chocolate fondue says a lot more than mere chocolate! Head to Maya la Chocolaterie. Tel. +973 1758 3368.

Speed Date a Harley!

Our Top y a D ’s e n i t n e l Va Gift Ideas!

Gift him the biker experience by testing a Demo Ride Event - the best way to try different HarleyDavidson motorcycles and find the perfect match. For details contact, Tel. +973 3998 2039.

Want to impress your loved one this Valentine? Throw convention to the wind and get creative with these fabulous gift ideas. Some tailor made and original, some customised and just perfect for your partner! ... And best of all, available in Bahrain! Dream Date in a Limousine Have the greatest evening of your life as you are driven around in a stretch limousine. Get the luxury of a real stretch limo for yourself and arrive anywhere like a celebrity! Contact: Sixt Rent A Car, Tel. +973 1771 1770.

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Love Poetry?

Our in-house Shakespeare and Bahrain’s most loved Poet (among many other things!) David Hollywood can craft words that create magic! Serenade your partner with a personalised love poem! Write to David on davidhollywood23@hotmail.com

Valentines 5-Star Luxury this Valentine

Wine and dine in style. Where better to celebrate Valentine’s than in the opulent surroundings of a luxurious hotel. Be treated like royalty and earn some brownie points from your partner by treating them to a super stylish, fancy dinner at Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa, Elite Resort & Spa, Mövenpick Hotel, Kempinski Grand & Ixir Hotel, Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain Hotel and Spa and many more. Take your pick!

Candlelight Valentine Dinner

Looking for something special to show your love this Valentine’s Day? How about some customised catering in the privacy of your home! As they say, the way to a man’s heart ...

Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend.

The statement says it all. Check out Damas or Malabar Gold and grab that sparkle for her!

Spoil ‘em with SPA

A sure to please gift is a luxurious spa package for the both of you! Head to Hani Suites or Sparadise, Dessange, Pure Spa, Kempinski Grand &Ixir Hotel, E-Spa, Sofitel Bahrain Thalassa Sea & Spa the list is endless! Tailor-made for two, such as couples massage, is the perfect way to relax and unwind together.

Weekend Getaways

Nothing says “I love you” better than a weekend getaway, head to Al Dar islands in Bahrain and get yourself a cosy beach chalet. Club it with Dolphin watch, boat trips, barbeques and bonfires for an unforgettable Valentines! Contact: Tel. +973 1770 4600.

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Valentines Prepping the Home for Love

It’s the most romantic month of the year, and with a few simple tweaks and touches you can bring warmth and romance to your own home in no time. Re decorating your pad with colours of love- red, pink, peppy orange is supposed to reignite the passion! Heart shaped pillows, crystals, lace, florals all add to that feeling of love! Head to Q Homes, Home Centre, Roche Bobois, Pottery Barn for some great ideas!

Serenade Me!

If music be the food of love, play on we say! A classic serenade never goes out of style! Sing a song or get professionals to do it. Get violinist, pianist or strum the guitar! Contact Bahrain Music Institute, Tel. +973 1772 1999 or Life in Music, Tel. +973 3679 8866.

Paint a Portrait

Imagine the delight on your sweetheart’s face when he or she opens the Valentine’s Day gift from you and it’s a portrait! An unforgettable moment! Flowers and candy are always nice, but nothing is as romantic as surprising your Valentine with a genuine oil painting, watercolor or sketch of the two of you sharing a memorable moment.

Create a Special Perfume

The French may claim to have created the perfume but the Arabic world has had them forever. From oils, attars and fragrances you can create your own personalised scent! Visit, Ajmal, Al Rasasi, Asgharali or Syed Junaid to create a special fragrance just for your partner.

Gift a Pet

Say it Flowers

Love is all around, gift her a big bouquet or say it with a single red rose, just as classy! Contact Alia Flower, Tel. +973 1771 4696 or Lily The Flower Shop, Tel. +973 1771 5712.

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Giving a pet is a great idea to a partner who fully understands the commitment involved. Bring in more love in your life by adopting a homeless pet. Contact Tony, the Dog father, Tel. +973 3962 9889.

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Bahrain witnesses its first National Geographic Augmented Reality experience exclusively showcased at Seef Mall. Seef Mall, in cooperation with the National Geographic Channel has launched the Kingdom’s very first world of Augmented Reality, which enables visitors of the mall to experience and get up close and personal with the amasing content of the channel from around the globe. Bahrain Media were treated to a special sneak preview of the event prior to its official launch during which Seef Properties General Manager, Robert Addison shared details about Augmented Reality, explaining the technology used to bring to life some of the world’s most fascinating animals like dolphins and extinct dinosaurs, and giving visitors a firsthand experience of moon walking and

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terrifying weather systems. He further added: “Seef Mall brings in a new era of interactive technology through this event, which combines education with fun at the same time. We hope families, children and visitors of the mall will take advantage of this unique ‘never-been-witnessed-before’ experience in Bahrain which will be on showcase at the mall for next few months.” The National Geographic Augmented reality will be in the West Wing of Seef Mall daily from 10am to 12 noon and 4pm to 10pm. For more information, contact Customer Service, Tel. +973 1758 1111.

Shopper’s ParadiseAmwaj Marina Market

Perfect Spot For Fun, Family And Festivity

The Third Season of The Amwaj Marina Market debuted this January, where the atmosphere was buzzing! Hundreds gathered at the scenic Amwaj Marina, where they enjoyed a typical market-style setting, great music and delicious food. The market features a variety of goods including paintings, frames, photographs,

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clothing, homemade scrumptious deserts, organic fruits and vegetables, jewellery, shoes, children’s items, home electronics, delicious food, outdoor furniture, airbrush tattoo’s and much more. Kids also enjoyed the atmosphere as there was face painting, henna, a bouncy castle, and kiddie games.

The Amwaj Marina Market is held on the last Saturday of every month through to April, weather permitting of course. Registration for the February market is now open. To register, or for any enquiries, please email events@amwaj.bh

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H&M Spring 2013 Twenty-first Century Bohemia for the ladies!

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Dress: BD39.9

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Bright colour and vivid prints for the men! Shirts: BD15.9 Jacket: BD99 Trousers: BD22.9

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Fashion

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Afternoon sunbathing could instantly turn into a beach party.

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Fashion

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Fashion

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Selena Gomez wears the Jimmy Choo COSMIC pumps

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We’ve all heard of the famous author Beatrix Potter and her captivating children’s book, The Tale of Peter Rabbit. Drawing from Potter’s mischievous characters and magical adventures, babyGap introduced its all-new collection which brings to life a modern interpretation of the enchanting world of Peter Rabbit through imaginative gifts for girls and boys from newborn to 24 months. You will love the playful designs – from Peter Rabbit’s iconic blue sweater to the whimsical, bunny-inspired patterns – whether you’re looking for a special baby gift or the perfect addition to your little one’s wardrobe. The limited edition comprises an assortment of soft knit graphic bodysuits, brightly coloured denim, adorable one-pieces and patterned dresses, cable knit cardigans, billowing dresses in chambray eyelet and pink bunny print designs, oxford shirts and more! Visit babyGap at Bahrain City Centre Tel. +973 1717 8620, +973 1717 8607.

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Maybach

- Icons Of Luxury Join The Upper Echelon Of Luxury Eyewear With Maybach There are things which will always fascinate us- because they are rare, because they are beautiful or because they are things which give us more than we demand of them, individuality for example, or perfection, or simply the awareness of owning something unique.

are intricately worked along with exquisite materials and outstanding design. The name and the standards of the exclusive Maybach brand are today carried by premium eyewear and accessories. An exclusiveness appreciated by a genuine connoisseur.

The name of Maybach has stood for exceptional luxury for more than eighty years. And it stands for the very few things which are permitted to carry the Maybach name. Maybach Eyewear from IVKO GmbH is one of them.

Wilhelm Maybach and his son Karl Maybach laid the cornerstone for a brand which has today grown into a legend. The most precise handcrafting and love of detail distinguish the characteristic style, appealing to all the senses. The models of the eyeglass collection from Maybach Eyewear unite traditional and modern aspects and have a firm place in the luxury eyewear sector.

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These sought-after frames are created using only the most select materials, such as combinations of fine woods, leather, titanium and 18 karat solid white, yellow and rose gold, and, if desired, diamonds. These materials are painstakingly worked, step by step, using the best of German handcrafting techniques. The elegant designs pay homage to the individuality of the wearer. For more information, Tel. +973 1725 3397.

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One of Middle East’s leading beauty retailer brands, Faces has come up with a new campaign that vows to celebrate those little moments that bring out a woman’s inner beauty and confidence; whether it be the moment when she buys a new lip color and can’t wait to get home and try it or the moment when she picks a new fragrance that instantly lifts-up her mood! Faces believes in catering to every type of woman – across age groups, nationalities and all other barriers and differences. The brand believes in going beyond just beauty; it aspires to inspire its consumers’ inner self and gain their trust and loyalty. Some of the worlds most popular, trusted and leading beauty brands feature on the Faces roster-Clinique, Chopard, Calvin Klein, Hugo Boss, Lacoste, Lancome, Nina Ricci, Prada and the like. The retailer offers a wide range of products like cosmetics, perfumes, hair care and skin care products. Faces is located at Seef Mall, Ground Floor. For inquiries, Tel. +973 1758 2226.

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PACKAGE 1 inclusive of: Full body massage Manicure Spa pedicure Lunch buffet at Café Sayah, Delmon International Hotel PACKAGE 2 inclusive of: Facial care and treatment with Clarins products Cut, wash and blow dry Manicure Lunch buffet at Café Sayah, Delmon International Hotel PACKAGE 3 inclusive of: Highlights/root or full colour Cut, wash and blow dry Manicure Lunch buffet at Café Sayah, Delmon International Hotel Skin is one of the most important parts of our body and yes, one of the most

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Beauty Revlon and Sephora – Valentine Red!

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Lay aside all your shrinking violet fears; get bold and go red this Valentine’s with lip and nail products from Revlon and Sephora.

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Popular cosmetics brand, Inglot’s Breathable nail polishes are a huge hit with the ladies especially Muslim women. Unlike regular nail enamels, the Breathable polishes are able to pass through to the nail bed and so it doesn’t invalidate the ‘Wudu’ or prayer. This range of Inglot’s enamels has been recommended by a well-known scholar and also by a famous journalist – Maryam Khan Ansari! Choose your favourite from these perky and fun shades! Breathable nail polishes are priced at BD6 per bottle.

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This delicate and velvety number is the oh-so-perfect spring fragrance you must have in your ensemble! Shalimar translates to home of love in Sanskrit which makes this perfume perfect for the romantic Valentine’s month.

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would suit your personality. High-quality hair products are used at the salon which ensures that hair isn’t damaged. Remember your hair is the crown of your beauty, so don’t ignore it! Another important element of beauty is the skin. Experienced and well-trained make-up artists will give you a fabulous makeover. At BellaCura, make-up is considered as a medium to reveal and unleash one’s inner beauty in contrast to popular belief that wearing make-up is what makes one beautiful. Look charismatic with BellaCura’s Bright-eye look, Smokey-eye look, Blended Touch and more. Don’t forget to drop in for BellaCura’s amazing range of henna tattoo designs. Superior quality henna is used with the right

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Health

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Health Updates

Grapefruit Mixed With Prescription Drugs Can Be Deadly

Many prescription drugs have severe side effects when they are mixed with grapefruit, and the number of these medications is rapidly growing, however, doctors are often unaware of this. Serious side effects of mixing grapefruit with certain prescription drugs include respiratory failure, gastrointestinal bleeding, bone marrow suppression in patients with weak immune systems, renal toxicity, acute kidney failure and sudden death. According to the new findings, over 85 different medications may have interactions with grapefruit, and 43 can have harmful effects. Seville oranges, which is found in marmalade, as well as limes and pomelos have the active ingredients, or furanocoumarins substances which naturally occur in grapefruit. They irreversibly inhibit the drug metabolising CYP3A4 enzyme that inactivates the effects of approximately half of all medications.

Heart Healthy Omega-3s Now Present In Milk, Not Just Fish

It is now possible to incorporate fish oil into milk and other dairybased beverages in concentrations high enough to promote heart health, and without effecting the productâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s taste or lifespan, suggests a new study. Researchers at Virginia Tech conducted a study with 25 participants who analysed one-ounce cups of standard two percent milk that was made up of 78 parts butter oil to 22 parts fish oil under institutionally approved study conditions. The researchers tested four different ratios of butter oil to fish oil in the creation of pasteurised, fatty acidfortified drinks. The formula had no smell and sent to its drinker 432 milligrams of heart-healthy fatty acids per cup, almost the 500 milligram daily target for healthy people.

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Black Tea Could Lower Your Diabetes Risk

Countries with high black tea consumption have lower Type 2 diabetes rates, compared to other nations. The researchers gathered and analysed data provided by Data Mining International on fermented black tea consumption in 50 countries. The data, which was based on 2009 sales, included nations in every continent. After analysis, they were able to confirm their initial findings regarding high black tea consumption and lower Type 2 diabetes prevalence. The scientific community has become increasingly interested in the potential health benefits of green tea, which contains catechins (simple flavonoids). Catechins are believed to have antiinflammatory properties.

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Deep Belly Fat Could Weaken Men’s Bones, Study Suggests Obese men with a lot of deep belly fat are at greater risk for bone-thinning than other men, a new study finds. Although bone loss, or osteoporosis, is widely believed to be a health issue affecting women, researchers found that “visceral fat”, which is located deep under the muscles in the abdomen, is linked to bone loss and decreased bone strength in men. The study revealed that the men with more visceral and total fat in their abdomen had less bone strength than those with less abdominal fat. The researchers noted that the men’s age and total BMI did not have an impact on their bone strength.

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Health

Defeating Diabetes!

It’s all about making a lifestyle change says Dr Faisal Al-Mahroos, Consultant Physician in Diabetes at Mahroos Diabetes Hospital.

ugar laden coffees, cakes and pastries, chocolates, jams … are you forbidden to relish these sinful treats because you are diabetic? Well, maybe there is hope! Dr Al-Mahroos shares with Bahrain Confidential that sticking to the traditional food pyramid as far as possible can do the trick. “Eating is moderation is important,” he says, “Eat very little sweets (natural sugars), moderate amounts of proteins and a lot of fiber (fruits, vegetables and wholegrain). In addition at least 30 minutes of exercise every alternate day is a must.” According to Dr Al-Mahroos, health consciousness is increasing in Bahrain. That said the percentage of diabetes and obesity is rising.

The traditional food pyramid

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There are mainly three types of diabetes: Type 1 or Juvenile Diabetes where the body fails to produce Insulin. The onset of this form of diabetes generally begins in childhood. Type 2 where the body fails to use insulin correctly – insulin resistance. Adults are generally more susceptible to this form of diabetes though youngsters may develop it too. Type 3 is the gestational diabetes which occurs in pregnant women. Though diabetes in many cases is hereditary it is also a lifestyle disease which is why Dr Al-Mahroos recommends a lifestyle change. Bahrain’s socio-economic development over the decades has led to increased sedentary lifestyle. In such a case some form of physical activity needs to find its way into our daily lives. “Even those

“I always tell my older patients to keep walking around the house and those who are physically handicapped to use dumbbells and other such exercise tools.”

Dr Faisal Al-Mahroos

“Only inculcating a balanced lifestyle and diet will assure good health.” people who may be physically handicapped or old need body-movement,” shares Dr Al-Mahroos, “I always tell my older patients to keep walking around the house and those who are physically handicapped to use dumbbells and other such exercise tools. Don’t forget to watch your food!” He further goes to add that only inculcating a balanced lifestyle and diet will assure good health. Talking of diets, sugar substitutes are fast gaining popularity. “Stevia’s range of products - herbal sugar substitutes - is not just restricted to diabetic patients,” says Dr Al-Mahroos. “We recommend them to weight-watchers as well.” No complaints of allergies or side-effects have been registered by Stevia In The Raw product users so far. This product has a zero calories and 75 per cent less carbs. Dr Al-Mahroos recommends these products for individuals above 18 years though he says that they can be used by juvenile diabetics For more information visit: www.stevia.com Stevia’s In The Raw product range is widely available in retail stores and pharmacies across Bahrain.

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Opinion

Biodiversity The Essential Ingredient For Sustainable Agriculture

John R Ridley

John Ridley highlights the importance of biodiversity, not just in farming but as an important variant for good economics.

arthworms, bees, wild barley, orchids, mangrove swamps, tropical rain forests and human beings may seem unconnected, but they represent the diverse and fragile nature of life on earth in which the survival of every species is interconnected. About one-third of the food we eat can be attributed, directly or indirectly, to honeybee pollination, yet across the world honeybees are dying in record numbers and no one knows why. Any significant loss of the bee population will have an effect on ours and other life on Earth. Riffa Views International School, through it’s pioneering teaching of biodiversity, gardening and the health benefits of eating fresh vegetables, are helping the children of Bahrain understand the issue and the challenges we all face. Ali Al-Khalifa of Organic Foods and Café in Seef Mall is an advocate of

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the programme, he introduced me to Sandra Carden, the teacher behind the initiative. Sandra’s aim is to make gardening a part of the curriculum and not just an extracurricula activity. “Children learn a respect for nature by seeing, touching and working with nature; the largely organic gardens have become part of our classroom,” she told me. As the children quickly discover, there is an unexpected benefit to participating in the lessons - their “classroom is edible” - and nothing can match the taste of organic fruit and vegetables, prepared and eaten only minutes after picking. The long term health benefits of fresh organic fruit and vegetables

are part of the teaching. “But how,” Sandra asks, “can you eat healthily if you don’t know how to grow food?” The soil in Bahrain is generally poor and needs to be conditioned and cared for. Plants are grown in mounds, allowing salt from the “de-salinated” water and alkaline soil to collect in trenches below the vegetables. Compost made from garden and kitchen waste is mixed with the soil and additional nutrients come from a fertiliser made by the children, using animal manure, sugar and neem leaves mixed with water. Whilst farming depends on biodiversity, intensive farming is a major contributor to its loss. Different crop varieties can withstand diseases and climatic conditions, so we should be growing as wide range as possible for our own food security. The intensification of farming (and maybe our taste palettes) has led to the decline in crop varieties, wild plants and animal species. Ali gave an example of how 100 years ago there were 350 varieties

“The soil in Bahrain is generally poor and needs to be conditioned and cared for.” of grapes, today there are only 20 to 30 and only three are mass produced. Sandra teaches the importance of insects, aphids, worms and soil microorganisms, and how they play a critical part in maintaining soil fertility; their presence indicates good, healthy soil. Many big commercial gardens are likely to be largely free from insects - either the soil is polluted with insecticide, or it is dead and the only nutrients come from chemical fertilisers. In the Riffa Views International School gardens, natural deterrents, such as herbs planted alongside the crops, control insects, but they are allowed to thrive in the gardens; birds in turn feed on them, and so the cycle of life continues. Diverse, organic farming is not just about preserving wild birds or flowers, nurturing the land is about ensuring food security and hard, sustainable, economics too

Visit www.ghostwriting.me to read the full version of this article and send me your feedback. John Ridley is a Bahrain based journalist, broadcaster and writer, he can be contacted at john@johnridley.nu or john@ghostwriting.me

Health

Acupuncture -

What’s The Point? Bringing 5.000 Years of Bahrain. Medical Experience to

Dr Lucy Liu

ould acupuncture really help me, and what’s it all about? A question often asked. In fact over the past 20 years, unlike many so called alternative remedies, acupuncture has now become widely accepted by the medical profession as a valid complementary treatment to Western medicine, but few people are really aware that it dates back over 5,000 years and has always been a core part of traditional Chinese medicine. It is based on the understanding of the energy flow or “chi” around the human body, and qualified practitioners use tiny needles on the body’s classical acupuncture points that affect and control it, enabling them to treat a wide range of symptoms relating to pain and illness. Around the world people are now benefitting from this ancient form of oriental medical treatment. Dr Lucy Liu, who operates from The Chinese Medical Clinic in West Riffa, has fast become recognised as one of the “go-to” alternative medical professionals on the island, especially for those experiencing chronic pain or illness in their daily lives. She comes from a famous family of doctors in north east China and, after studying traditional Chinese medicine including acupuncture for six years at the prestigious Helong Jiang university, followed by hospital training, she received her Doctors Licence in 1994.

As well as setting up her own clinic in China, she continued to study advanced medical, chiropractic and acupuncture techniques – and, since arriving in Bahrain in 2008 has continued to visit China regularly to study the latest advances in these fields, including the unique “three second acupuncture” technique from one of China’s most respected doctors. Dr Liu notes: “I have never stopped learning, and have been all over China studying under famous professors and

or discomfort - I even have a number of happy lady patients who have been able to conceive since seeing me! Traditional Chinese medicine looks at the whole body holistically and aims to treat the whole person rather than just the isolated symptoms, and this approach makes it more successful in delivering longer-term results. What gives me satisfaction? Well for example, one of my patients, Ali, was totally bedridden and unable to move when I first met him three months ago – he now walks in his garden and cooks for his family in the kitchen. That’s what drives doctors like myself – seeing my patients being able to lead better lives.” At Bahrain Confidential we have tested Dr Lucy out over the past few months and, although initially sceptical about the value of acupuncture, can now vouch for its success in the hands of a true professional. See you again soon Doctor!

“Around the world people are now benefitting from this ancient form of oriental medical treatment.” doctors who are specialists in different styles of acupuncture and meridian treatments, covering everything from weight loss and chiropractic treatment to three second acupuncture – a new technique which enables me to radically shorten treatments for some of my patients, sometimes by up to 2/3rds. In fact I will be visiting again shortly to source and purchase a new range of specialist needles to offer this across a wider range of treatments.” She adds “Most of my patients come to me needing treatment for problems like lower back, shoulder and neck pain, migraine and stress symptoms or circulatory problems related to illnesses such as diabetes, gout or arthritis. But I also treat a number of other areas, especially where there is chronic pain

Dr Lucy Liu manages the Chinese medical services team at The Chinese Medical Clinic, West Riffa, which is supervised by The Bahrain Medical Group. Contact Tel. +973 3777 8922 Email: lucyliu6892@yahoo.com

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Health

“The aims of firstaid treatment for an asthma attack are to help the victim to breathe and to seek medical help if symptoms do not improve.”

Handling Home Emergencies

Some quick tips on how to handle asthmatic attacks.

Asthma attacks seldom come with warning. So, how exactly do we identify an asthmatic attack? During an asthma attack, muscle contractions cause the airways of the lungs to narrow, leading to swelling and inflammation of the airways’ linings. This results in difficulty breathing, which can be life-threatening. The aims of first-aid treatment for an asthma attack are to help the victim to breathe and to seek medical help if symptoms do not improve. What are the signs and symptoms? Breathing becomes difficult Frequent dry, wheezy cough Difficulty talking Gray-blue tinge to skin

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How to handle an asthmatic attack? Calm the victim: Make the person having the attack sit down in a comfortable position. Leaning forward is usually the best. Reassure him/her and ask him/her to breathe slowly and deeply. Provide medication: Give the victim a dose of his/her reliever inhaler. In case of children, they may need to have a spacer attached to the inhaler. In case of a mild attack the effect of the inhaler will be obvious within minutes. Repeat the dose: If the inhaler has eased the symptoms and is being effective then ask the victim to repeat the dose. Encourage him/her to continue breathing slowly and deeply. Important points to remember: In case the attack was unusually severe you will have to inform the doctor. Do not use a preventive inhaler during an attack.

If the victim becomes unconscious, open his/her airway, check breathing and prepare to begin resuscitation. Call an ambulance if it is the victim’s first attack and/or he/she doesn’t have an inhaler, if the asthma doesn’t improve even after medication and if the victim is exhausted and is finding breathing increasingly difficult

Opinion

Unconditionally

Uniting

Kelly Armatage, our resident Counsellor, Life Coach and Cognitive Behavioural Therapist talks about loving unconditionally- the key to love, joy and acceptance.

here is a saying “love is not love, unless it is generous”. How very true this statement is, as it refers to love being unconditional. Yet, too many relationships with partners, family members or friends run into issues, due to our expectations of what giving and receiving love ‘should’ be. How do you unite with those that are close to you? Is the love offered out, based on them meeting certain expectations, demands or requests? If so, this is loving others from a conditional place, and will always have a negative and painful outcome for all involved. When we base our love on others meeting certain conditions, in order to make us ‘happy’, we fall into codependency (basing our happiness, on another changing). When we expect change or what we may consider as ‘more love’ from another person, we are attached to what we cannot have. This type of conditional uniting with others affects the amount of love we have available to give to ourselves (self esteem) and is in truth loving others outwardly from a non-loving place. Are you loving yourself conditionally? Do you judge, criticise and self punish if you are not at a certain weight, bank balance or achieved a certain career position? If so, then you will be quick to love others dysfunctionally too. So as we outline it in this way, in order to unite with others unconditionally, it is paramount that we unite with our own self unconditionally as step one. Love is a feeling that we create through our thinking patterns. If we are full up with our own thought levels of self love, appreciation, validation and approval; then we are entirely and independently creating the emotion of love. At this place, there are no internal conditions we have to meet, in order to feel encouraged, supported and loved by ourselves. We accept ourselves for the good we have, and we accept ourselves for the weaknesses we might have too. Within, there are no levels of hate, resentment or wishing things to be different. This is unconditional self love. It is then, and only then, when we have mastered the art of filling ourselves up with

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Kelly Armatage

“We accept ourselves for the good we have, and we accept ourselves for the weaknesses we might have too. ” another, in order to ‘feel love’. 5. Accept others have differing thinking patterns and behaviour and ways of showing love. Understand that others generally are loving in the very best way they can, yet they may have limited resources.

love, joy, acceptance via self encouragement and the creation of our lives being as we wish, that we can extend that love to another. In this place, we are totally responsible for our emotions, and we are less likely to slip into conditionally uniting with another.

5 steps to uniting with others unconditionally:

1. Work on yourself first – love who you are, appreciate who you are, validate who you are (your good and your bad) and be totally responsible for filling yourself up with positive thoughts and feelings. 2. Once the above is achieved, work on loving others for their good and accepting their ‘bad’. Never expect another person to change, to make you feel good. This is a painful and codependent way to experience a temporary, illusionary ‘high’. 3. Resist placing demands, requests and your personal will on others. Many do this with the negative objective that if others are to comply and bend, then an experience of ‘love’ is felt momentarily. 4. Be open to receiving love and good treatment from others (open yourself up wide and accept kindness, support and love back in). Know you deserve to be loved by others. When you know you are lovable, you will be less likely to look for conditions to be met by

I often guide clients that have codependent ways of loving to master the following technique. When we are on the highway driving, how often do we look at the side of the highway at the cars coming back in the other direction? Rarely! So the same can be used when loving others. In your vehicle of love, focus on your direction, your route of love, the kindness and support that you are emitting out, never ever look at what is coming back. If you start to look at what (love) is being returned, you immediately lose focus on where you are and along comes the inevitable crash. So via the aforementioned technique, we learn to give love, from a non-attached and non-controlling place. This is when our relationships become unconditional, powerful, functional and loving. Completely bonding first with ourselves and then with others is a surefire way to experience a full, happy and beautiful life. The key: harness your thoughts in an unrestricted way. Think the most fullest, most complete, highest and most loving thoughts of yourself and others and watch your relationships ignite into unconditional unions Kelly Armatage Inc - Offering Counselling, Life Coaching and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Sessions. For enquiries, Tel. +973 3993 1399 or visit www.kellyarmatage.com All feedback on Kelly Armatage Inc’s services and services is always greatly received. Please email: info@kellyarmatage.com

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Opinion

Being Responsible At Work

Eng. Rehan Ahmed

Just as we care for our houses, it’s equally important to be responsible at our place of work too. Some great tips by Rehan Ahmed in making the workplace environmental friendly and cost effective.

lace of work is where we commute from our residences to go and make a living. It may be private or governmental offices, markets, industries, commercial areas, restaurants, shopping malls, institutions etc. We often are very careful about the place we live in and take significant measures to make it more habitable, environmental friendly and cost effective but usually, we are not careful about our place of work and do not feel the same responsibility for its upkeep, operation and conservation. We, as responsible people of this planet and as environmental conscious individuals need to take and initiate practical actions and small steps, which will help in reducing the environmental burden and pollution and will go a long way in improving our attitude towards common sharing facilities. Turn off all the electrical and electronic equipment especially the computers at your place of work rather than leaving it on standby mode. Make a check list of what is to be switched off. Just switching off a photo copier can save energy that is required to make 30 cups of tea. Switch off all lights and illumination when leaving your place of work. Annually it can save the energy to light a home for 5 months. Give your computer a nap. Set your computer to go-to-sleep when not in use. Creating short energy breaks can cut energy use by up to 70 percent. Banish screen savers as it doesn’t save energy. Buy smaller monitors as it reduces monitor’s energy consumption by up to 30 per cent. Use laptops rather than desk tops as it saves 85 per cent of energy. Take advantage of natural lighting. Install windows and skylights so that you can use natural daytime light instead of electrical lighting.

Use efficient lighting and configuration to obtain maximum efficiency for electrical fixtures. Use CFL and energy saving bulbs which last 10 times longer than standard bulbs. Select energy efficient appliances at place of work. Adjust your thermostat a few degrees lower in the winter and a few degrees higher in the summer. Reduce the air conditioning by elevating temperature and make use of fans at suitable locations to disperse cooling. Stop any escape of cooling and heating to maintain temperature. Avoid putting furniture in front of radiators and heat emitting equipment. Replace disposable paper cups for water, tea or coffee with washable and reusable mugs.

online rather than printing. Allow employees to access PDF copies at their leisure. Provide air dryers in the bathroom reducing the use of paper towel and tissue paper waste. Offer recycling options in the office. Have bins set up to hold paper, plastic, metal, ink cartridges and even batteries. Recycling helps conserve natural resources by reusing materials from broken, worn and discarded items. Encourage eco-friendly transportation. Offer incentives to staff for carpooling. Use eco-friendly products to clean the office. Many of the toxins people are exposed to regularly come from the toxic cleaners sold to clean, sanitise and deodorise homes and offices. Provide filtered water at place of work rather than bottled water. Install low-flow faucets and toilets to help conserve water. This will also help conserve electricity by reducing your water heater’s output. Establish a ‘Green Office’ team or committee to implement ongoing energy efficiency strategies and other environmental parts of the business as possible. Move office furniture away from windows to maximise natural sunlight. This means less electricity use, lower costs and a more work friendly environment. Consider phasing out write-once CDs in favour of rewritable CDs or memory sticks. Many building materials such as paint, wallboards, adhesives and ceiling tiles can emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs) such as formaldehyde, which contributes to Sick Building Syndrome (SBS). Use low VOCemission materials. Fill your place of work with plants. Ideally, one plant for every person in the office. Office plants clean the air from carbon dioxide and improve the look, aesthetics and ambience of the office.

“Use laptops rather than desk tops saves 85 per cent of energy.” This will not only save the company’s money but also space in the local landfill. Go as paperless as possible. Avoid printing. Use recycled paper for any printing needs. It takes a lot of resources to cut, produce and bleach virgin wood for paper. Use both sides of paper for printing or making use as rough paper once one side is being used. Instead of throwing away old documents, shred them and reuse them as packing material in any packaging and shipments. Reuse boxes, envelopes and cartons or put them in a common area for staff reuse. Put a paper recycling receptacle next to every printer, copier and fax machine so that employees can deposit unwanted paper in them. Print in draft mode and avoid color printing as it generally uses more ink. Buy recycled toner and ink cartridges as it will help alleviating the environmental burden of metal and plastic disposal at landfill sites. Store manuals, policies and other documents

Take suitable and sustainable environmental measures and you will certainly feel its impact on your health and surroundings

Rehan Ahmed is Head of Waste Disposal Unit, Directorate of Environmental Control, Public Commission for the Protection of Marine Resources, Environment and Wildlife, Bahrain. Email: rehan900@gmail.com

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Standard Double Room This large room is decorated in bright colours and has soft carpets, a work desk and a television screen with satellite and cable channels. Other facilities include a safety deposit box, air conditioning, fan, alarm clock, shower, bath, toilet, bathroom, telephone, satellite television, Cable TV and minibar. This room is competitively priced at BD25 Exclusive Suit This spacious suite comes with a separate living room and two television screens offering

cable and satellite channels. Other facilities include a safety deposit box, air conditioning, seating area, fan, alarm clock, shower, bath, hairdryer, toilet, bathroom, telephone, video, satellite television, cable TV and minibar, wake up service and linen. This room is competitively priced at BD35. For reservation call on Tel. +973 1723 4444 Email: casablancahotel.bh@gmail.com or visit: www.casablancahotelbah.com

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The K Hotel New Years Eve

A New Year’s Eve celebration was held at the K Lounge, The K Hotel on 31st December.

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The New Year’s Eve Neon Naach - Glow in the Dark Party was held at the Akhbar Restaurant, Ramada Palace Hotel on 31st December.

Manu, Latesh and Fouzia

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Latesh and Sarita

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Mövenpick New Year’s Party

A New Year’s Party was held at the Mövenpick Hotel on 31st December 2012.

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Cucina Italiana New Year’s Eve Dinner

A New Year’s Eve Dinner was held at Cucina Italiana Restaurant, Juffair on 31st December.

Hasan, Hisham and Ibrahim

Ghadiga, Ghada and Jehan

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BFLC Annual Staff Party

The Bahrain Family Leisure Company (BFLC) Annual Staff Party was held at the Ponderosa, Seef on 6th January.

Melody and Marivic

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Grand Launch of Baharat Restaurant

The Grand Launch of Baharat Restaurant was held at the Kempinski Ixir Hotel Bahrain City Centre on 22nd January.

Wael, Mazin and Nabeel

Sari, Bjarne and Armi

Natalia, Mary, Florian and Natalie

Kathrina, Ilhame, Yulia and Yasmin

Alexia, Catherine, Mani and Maya

Lloyd and Marion

Hisham and Rebecca

Punnet Sing, Mohammed Dadabai, Inder, Harish and Harinder

Amal Al Hawaj and Abdul Wahab Al Hawaj

EK Kanoo Won Cars Awards in the First National Skills Competition

Ebrahim Khalil Kanoo achieves cars awards in the first National Skills Competition. Winners were announced at the closing ceremony held at the Shaikh Khalifa bin Salman Institute of Technology in Busaiteen on 12th December 2012.

EKKanoo winners with the judges

Kempinskiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Guests Win Prizes

Kempinski Grand & Ixir Hotel Bahrain City Centre held a raffle to end the Festive Season celebrations was held at the Saveur Restaurant on 2nd January.

Kempinski management

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Azadea Charity Event

A charity event organised by Azadea group was held at the Bahrain Red Crescent on 7th January.

Pierre, Abdull Wahab Al Hawaj, Mubarak Al Hadi and Rana

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Dôme Café Bahrain Fifth Annual Staff Party

In celebration of six successful years of operation in Bahrain and opening of two new cafés at Seef district & Riffa Views, Dôme Café celebrated its annual staff party at Club Buffalo, California Hotel Juffair on 5th January. The guest of honour was Shaikh Hamad Khalifa Al Khalifa, the Managing Director of Dôme Bahrain.

Emilyn, Rama, Jerry and Darwin

Peter, Marina and Damitha

Dôme team

Marj, Shermilyn and Emilyn Arif and Mohammed

Cake cutting ceremony

Dôme staff

Bahrain City Centre ‘Frosts’ Winners with Diamonds

Winners of the Winter Wonderland draw was announced at the Bahrain City Centre on 8th January.

Bahrain City Centre management with ‘Frosts’ winners

KFH-Bahrain Employees Enjoy a Family Day Out

KFH-Bahrain’s Social Committee recently organised a Family Fun Day Out at Durrat Al Bahrain on 10th January.

Family Fun Day Out at Durrat Al Bahrain

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Sofitel’s Wok Restaurant Introduces New Menu

Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa’s Authentic Southeast Asian cuisine Wok Restaurant, introduce new menu by Chef Phuc Nguyen.

Jehan, Basel and Jassim

Debbie, Rebecca and Basel

Cheenee, Shenelyn and Debbie

Shenelyn and Rose

Sofitel management with Wok Restaurant staff

BIC’s GP Ticket Buyers Fourth Weekly Draw

Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) conducted its fourth weekly draw was held at the BIC premises in Sakhir on 13th January.

BIC fourth weekly draw winner

BIC representative with the fourth weekly draw winners

Amwaj Shopping Festival

The Amwaj Shopping Festival organised by Star Events was held at the Lagoon, Amwaj Islands on 4th - 5th January.

Ahmed Rana and Afnan

Mohammed, Eman, Khalid, Mustafa, Reham, Shahd, Saso and Mody

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Yousif and Rusem

Dana, Fajer and Fatima

Eliane

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Seafood & Wine Night at the Vintage Bar

The Seafood & Wine Night was held at the Vintage Bar, Gulf Hotel on 23rd January.

Deen, Imbi, Maria and Ryan

Rebecca and friends

Abdul Alim

Ian and Tony

Imbi, Rebecca and Christophe Marziale

Madam Yury Blanco Birthday Celebration

Jojo and Anthy

The Birthday Celebration of Madam Yury Blanco was held at the Kazerooni Mansion, Amwaj on 19th January.

Daniela, Claudia, Francisca and Teresina

Lardes

Andy, Yury and Louis

Juan and Maria

eXtra Shop Grand Opening

The Grand Opening of eXtra was held at the eXtra Shop in Tubli on 3rd January.

HE Hassan Fakhro with eXtra officials and guests

Crowne Plaza Hotel Bahrain’s Staff Complete Diploma

Crowne Plaza Hotel Bahrain’s staff completed Tamkeen’s AHLA Diploma in Hospitality Management. Their graduation took place in January 2013.

Students of Diploma from Crowne Plaza Team, BIHR, Tamkeen and Crowne Plaza Management

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Launch of the new Toyota RAV4 2013

The Launch of the new Toyota RAV4 2013 was held at the Toyota Showroom, Sitra on 12th January.

Wasna Kanoo, Ismail, Makoto Arimoto and Akio Takeyama

Hisham and Jan

Omar and Alaa

Tsuraki, Hiroyuki, Sasaki and Ryosuke Ako

Osou, Mathew, Henry and Sam

Akio Takeyama and Ismail

Nawal

Ayman

Makoto Arimoto

Jumana

Ayman, Bisan, Omar, Nadeem, Zaid, Fadhel and Suaid

Tamkeen Expo 2013 Opening

The Opening of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tamkeen Expo 2013â&#x20AC;? was held at the Awal Ballroom, Gulf Hotel on 7th January.

Mohammed Al Marafi and Isa Abdulrahman

Shaikh Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa during the opening

Mariam, Soha and Jameela

Mohammed, Abdul Aziz and Khalil

Mohammed Abdulla and Dr Nassar Ali Qaedi

Qusay Al Arayedh and Mohammed Buchery

Shaikh Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa with Tamkeen management

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NASS Participated in Gulf Industry Fair 2013

Abdulla Ahmed Nass & Sons and Nass Corporation BSC, pioneers in the Construction and Industrial Manufacturing sector participated in the Gulf Industry Fair (GIF) 2013 which was held from 15th to 17th January at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Conference Centre. Eight NASS Companies participated at the GIF: Nass Contracting, Nass Mechanical, Nass Commercial, Sarens Nass ME, Artland Interiors, Gulf City Cleaning Company, Abrasive Technology Industries, Nass International Trading.

Farbod Askari, Basma Nass, Feryal Nass, Sameer Nass, Abdulla Ahmed Nass, Bashar Nass and Jamal Nass

Briefing to HH The Prime Minister about the shiploader model displayed at the NASS stand

Emad A R Almoayed, Jamal Nass and Bashar Nass

Bashar Nass, Sameer Nass, Abdulla Ahmed Nass with guests and dignitaries

Stand Exhibitors from various NASS divisions

Abdulla Ahmed Nass and Sameer Nass welcoming HH The Prime Minister to the NASS stand

Suzuki Grand Vitara Launch

The Suzuki Grand Vitara Launch was held at the Suzuki Showroom, Khamis on 21st January.

Ishaq, Kabi, Chandra, Zaheer, Vipin and Ian

Ali, Hassan, Sayed Jalal, Kabi, Jamal Sayed, Salim Al Khaja, Ian and Vipin

Ribbon cutting ceremony by Jamal Sayed

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West Side Story Production Rehearsals

West Side Story rehearsal was held at the British School of Bahrain in Hamala on 20th January.

West Side Story music practice

British School previous production ‘Circle of Life’

All-New Ford Escape Launch

The All-new Ford Escape launch was held at the Bahrain City Center, Ground floor on 16th January.

Nermin and Jasmeet

Ian, Sandeep and Declan

Mohammed, Declan and Nick

Mario, Mohammed, Dananjay and Mohammed

Ali, Darmesh, Steve and Ismail

All-new Ford Escape launch

Swiss Fondue Event - with VIPs

The Swiss Fondue event with the VIPs was held at the Silk’s Restaurant, Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain on 15th January.

Claudia and Marcus

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The ever steady pairing of Steve Wagstaff and David Wales dovetailed perfectly to finish in top spot for January – week 2 – with a score of 25 points in the NHSC Monday Madness Night Golf Series at the Royal Golf Club. Congratulations Steve & David. The NHSC Monday Madness Night Golf Series is open to non-members at a cost of just BD20 per night for the 9-hole event. Competitors tee off every Monday evening in a 6.30pm shotgun start. Gopinath (centre) with week 2 winners Wales (left) & Wagstaff

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Team Bahrain Event

Bahrain Exhibition & Convention Authority (BECA) hosts its eighth Team Bahrain Meeting at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre on 21st January.

Sue Howarth and Vibeke

Sarosh, Kate, Rafik and Laith

Alexia and Ekaterina Sattan Al Jalalallah, Hameed Al Halwachi and Ahmed Mukhtar

Mazen Malas and Mohammed Al Yousif

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Reception of 64th Republic Day of India

The Reception for the 64th Republic Day of India was held at the Al Dana Ballroom, Gulf Hotel Convention Centre on 26th January.

Cake cutting ceremony

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Mala Kumar and HE Mohan Kumar

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Dr Dhafar Al Omran, HE Sameera Rajab and HE Abdulla Abdullatif Abdulla

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Hyundai Motor Company Middle East Commends the Remarkable Growth in Sales of Hyundai Vehicles in the Kingdom First Motors, the official dealers of Hyundai in the Kingdom of Bahrain, received a delegation of top officials from Hyundai Motor Company (HMC) - Middle East Regional Head Quarters. Tom Lee, Head of Hyundai Motor Company (HMC) Middle East Regional Headquarters, Byung K Lee, Regional Manager and Andy Park, Dealer Development Manager of HMC were received by Managing Director of First Motors, Zayed Al Zayani and General Manager of First Motors, Raed Mu’ti. Tom Lee expressed HMC’s appreciation for the steady growth of sales and the exceptional after sales services provided by First Motors. “It has been a great honor for us to welcome Lee and his fellow delegates to Bahrain. This was an excellent opportunity to discuss strategy in a competitive market with top HMC officials and to give them a glimpse of our efforts in positioning First Motors as one of the leaders in the automotive sector of the Kingdom of Bahrain,” said Zayed Al Zayani, Managing Director of First Motors.

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Azadea Group Donates to Red Crescent On the occasion of the festive season and in token of good faith, Azadea Group, the renowned owner and operator of a multitude of international franchised names in the Middle East & North Africa, donated 35 boxes of over 2,592 fashion items to the Bahrain Red Crescent. “Donating to the Bahrain Red Crescent has become an annual commitment by Azadea,” said Pierre Fourie, Country Manager of Azadea Group Holding SAL in Bahrain. “Being able to help those in need always brings warmth to our hearts, and we encourage every individual to do the same.”

Menatelecom Awards LTE Contract to HuaweiSoon to Launch World’s First Nationwide 4G LTE Network

Liu Xiang, Guang, Jun, Abdul Razaq Al Jawahiri and Paul Mercer with Menatelecom and Huawei Officials

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Menatelecom, an investment subsidiary of Kuwait Finance House (Bahrain) and a regional pioneer in the world of high-speed telecommunications, has signed an official contract with Huawei Technologies to deploy its latest 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) wireless network in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The official contract signing ceremony was attended by Abdul Razak Jawahery Chairman of Menatelecom, Paul Mercer, Vice Chairman of Menatelecom, Menatelecom Board Members, in addition to Senior Executives from Menatelecom along with Guan Jun, VP Middle East, from Huawei and Liu Xiang, Huawei Country Manager. Customers in the Kingdom of Bahrain will have access to one of the most advanced broadband technologies in the world, enabling them to experience broadband speeds in excess of 100Mb in addition to advanced voice services across the Kingdom. With Huawei’s vast technological experience and progressive capabilities, Menatelecom will be soon break new barriers in broadband offerings.

Business First Tamkeen Expo A Resounding Success Participants and visitors alike praised the Tamkeen Expo 2013, which was held at the Gulf Hotel in January. They hoped it becomes an annual event to keep the private sector updated on the latest business trends as well as opportunities offered by Tamkeen to enable them to enhance their business and drive economic growth, in line with Bahrain’s Economic Vision. Held under the patronage of Tamkeen Chairman Shaikh Mohammed bin Essa Al Khalifa under the theme “Achieve Your Potential”, the two-day event was met with overwhelming interest. Around 2,000 people participated and attended the integrated event which brought together Bahraini entrepreneurs, members of the business community, and an elite group of entrepreneurship experts in a unique knowledge-sharing opportunity.

KFH-Bahrain Executive Manager Paul Mercer

KFH-Bahrain Launches New Responsive Website

Tamkeen Expo ribbon cutting ceremony

Tamkeen and BISB Sign Agreement to Add BD10 Million to Enterprise Financing Scheme Tamkeen and the Bahrain Islamic Bank have recently signed an agreement to increase the enterprises financing portfolio by BD10 million as part of the Enterprise Financing Scheme, which Tamkeen offers in partnership with various banks in Bahrain. The Finance Scheme is Tamkeen’s flagship programme, which provides Bahrain-based enterprises with financing solutions in order to help them improve overall business activities. The agreement raises the value of the finance scheme between Tamkeen and the Bahrain Islamic Bank to BD30 million -- from which more than 150 enterprises have benefited to date. Upon this announcement, the total value of the Finance Scheme has increased to up to BD210 million. Since its launch, the Finance Scheme has enabled more than 4900 enterprises across various sectors, including more than 1000 startups and 1000 micro enterprises, to obtain financing, with a total amount exceeding BD150 million.

Kuwait Finance House–Bahrain (KFHB) announced that it has successfully redesigned and developed the Bank’s website with the latest Responsive Web Design Technique. The Bank is one of the first Banks to commercially and globally adopt the latest Responsive Web Design Techniques in the new website. The Responsive Web Design is a technique whereby the website adapts itself to any device accessing the site, be it via mobiles (Androids, iPhones, or Blackberries), tablets (eg. iPads and Tabs), and laptops or desktops. This means that the KFHB website, no longer needs to support a separate application for mobiles or a mobile version of the site. The website’s interface has been changed to be more simple and easier to access information. A number of valuable tools have been added such as calculators for real estate finance, auto finance, Baytik Ijara card finance, and zakat. All maps for the branches, showrooms and ATMs have been integrated with Google Maps, which makes it easier to navigate and find the locations on all devices. Easy direct access has also been provided for both Retail and Corporate eBanking sites.

Ebrahim K Kanoo Recognises Toyota and Lexus Service Division Staff Ebrahim K Kanoo, the sole distributor of Toyota and Lexus in the Kingdom of Bahrain, organised its Annual Staff Recognition Party for all the after-sales centres’ staff. The gathering was attended by around 650 people including members from Ebrahim K Kanoo’s top management. The event aimed at showing the employees the management’s appreciation and recognition for their efforts and hard work during the year 2012. Ebrahim M Kanoo, Director of Operations at Ebrahim K Kanoo gave a warm speech at the beginning and said: “Ebrahim K Kanoo organised this gathering with one intention in mind and that is to confirm sincere appreciation to all its after-sales service staff members as they are the driving force behind success towards reaching high Toyota and Lexus customers satisfaction levels.” Then he added: “We also hope that this positive energy shall motivate you further and be reflected in this year’s business achievements.”

Ebrahim M Kanoo with EKK officials

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Business BMI Bank’s Ayadi Savings Scheme Enhanced with Grand Prizes and a Bigger Prize Pool of USD1.8 Million

Bhuvanesh, Sanadi and Abeer

First Motors Grants Promotion to Deserving Employees With an aim of enhancing employee productivity, First Motors, the official dealers of Hyundai, recently promoted three of their employees to higher posts in their respective departments. Bhuvanesh Shetty, Abeer Jafar Adam and Shabir Sanadi were granted promotions to the posts of Senior Reception Supervisor, Assistant Accountant and Body Shop Manager respectively. In announcing the promotions, Raed Mu’ti, General Manager of First Motors stated, “I would like to congratulate Shetty, Abeer and Sanadi on their promotions. At First Motors, we believe in dynamic growth, not only in relation to our business but also our workforce. These promotions come as a morale boost for our employees and help them grow professionally, face new challenges and further enhance their career.” “I believe each and every employee is an important asset to our team of professionals and I am confident that their experience and knowledge will be of utmost benefit to our business,” he concluded.

Gulf Air Begins Restructuring Process to Reduce Losses and Better Serve its Customers and the Kingdom of Bahrain Following the appointment of a new Board of Directors in November last year, led by HE Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, Deputy Prime Minister, the Executive Restructuring Committee and the Gulf Air management have been working on a balanced restructuring strategy that will take the airline on a path towards sustainability and support the future economic development of Bahrain. The strategy aims at strengthening the national carrier’s core services by optimising its fleet and network, streamlining its organisational structure and re-engineering its internal processes to transform the airline into a more dynamic and efficient national carrier that will continue to serve the Kingdom of Bahrain and its customers. Towards achieving this goal, certain decisive actions have to be taken in order to maintain the sustainability of the airline. The strategy aggressively addresses minimising losses and reinforcing the airline’s position as a key national infrastructure asset, while ensuring it remains the region’s most family and business friendly airline.

Following the unparalleled success achieved by Ayadi Savings Scheme in 2012, Bahraini retail and commercial banking institution BMI Bank has enhanced Ayadi Savings scheme with an increased prize pool of USD1.8 million in 2013. With the new revamped prize structure, BMI Bank’s Ayadi Savings Scheme is offering exciting chances of winning grand prizes in addition to 416 winners who will be rewarded every month, 30 daily Ramadan prizes and 24 special cash prizes introduced Jamal Al Hazeem CEO BMI Bank to benefit the students, to be given out throughout the year. The enhanced Ayadi Savings Scheme will be giving away 4 three-bedroom home villas in one of the largest upcoming residential communities, Diyar Muharraq, as grand prizes. Additionally, two prizes worth USD5,000 each will be given out monthly to students who have an eligible Ayadi account with the Bank, while eight monthly draws will be organised in 2013 to award top 2 prize winners with USD10,000 each and 50 winners with cash prize of USD1,000. Daily prizes of USD2,000 to be rewarded during the holy month of Ramadan.

Mohamed Elkanzi and Nawaf Saeed, Co-founders Arteleus, Hasan Haider, CEO Tenmou, Sami Jalal, Chairman Tenmou, Hitinder Bawani and Essam Fahad Cofounders Doocan, Fahad Al Ansari, CEO Ringco.)

Tenmou, Bahrain’s First ‘Business Angels’ Initiative Announces Latest Partnerships Following the success of last year’s initial group of investments, Tenmou, Bahrain’s First Business Angels, has announced details of three more start-ups who have received an investment boost to commence full business operations. With a doubling in applicants since the initiative started in 2011, the selection process continues to be highly competitive. Recipients include a mobile catalogue application (Doocan), a tyre retreading factory (Ringco) and an indoor location system (Arteleus). Applicants were evaluated based on the uniqueness of their ideas and the potential for regional, and perhaps even global, expansion in the future. The individual entrepreneurs behind the ideas were also assessed for both their practical skills and their passion for their respective propositions.

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Pets If only animals could talk, you’d be hearing their sad, pitiful stories. But since they can’t, we are giving these adorable creatures a voice. One way or another, they have been hurt and abused in ways you would not imagine a human doing to another creature, and yet the fact remains that these animals end up abandoned and left for dead all over the Kingdom. If you’re thinking of buying a pet, please don’t - instead, adopt one today.

Home! Looking For A Daisy

Sneezy

Bruce

Totty Peanuts Violet

Fennel

BSPCA Animals

Parsnip

Muffin

Bandit

Freddie Alva

Interested in Adopting?

Visit the BSPCA in Animal Welfare Centre in Askar, see www.bspca.org for directions. Open for adoption viewing Sunday to Thursday, 9am to 5pm and Friday and Saturday, 9am to 1pm. Tel. +973 1759 1231.

Tony The Dogfather

Interested in Adopting?

Call Tony ‘The Dogfather’ Waters on Tel. +973 3962 9889 or visit www.dogfatherbahrain.com Dill Flower

Charly Sly

Bave Grunt Dough

Beaut

Bubble

Red

Ugly Mama

George Bush

Charlie Chaplin

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Cars

Grand Cherokee

The 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Ahmed Zayani & Sons introduces the all-new GRAND CHEROKEE to Bahrain.

he award-winning Grand Cherokee offers the best in comfort and luxury. Featuring great improvements in design, fit and finish, the luxury SUV offers a complete driving experience thanks to its spacious interior and stylish exterior. Certified as a ‘Top Safety Pick’ by Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the Cherokee has a Blind Spot Detection feature including dual radar sensors and forward collision warning system which alerts the driver of approaching traffic and helps avoid accidents. There are also a wide range of infotainment technologies which allow passengers to select their favourite entertainment programmes while on the go. The Jeep Grand Cherokee LAREDO takes to the road with the hushed ride of a stealth machine, thanks in part to doubledash construction and surrounding acoustic glass. Standard interior amenities abound within its soft touch interior. Carry the key FOB in your pocket, purse, or briefcase, and the standard keyless ‘enter-n-go’ feature automatically unlocks the doors and allows you to start the engine without using the key. The Jeep Grand Cherokee LIMITED puts power behind an efficient performance, earning nods for horsepower and driving range. The available 4WD QUADRA-TRAC II 4x 4 system and SELEC-TERRAIN vehicle management system help to gain passage, whether you choose to travel on roads covered with mud, sand, or rocks.

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The available QUADRA-LIFT air suspension system allows you to lower the Grand Cherokee 40mm below normal ride height for easier entry, exit and loading. A unique and detailed design of the Jeep Grand Cherokee OVERLAND blends with

smooth and controlled ride of a luxury sedan. OVERLAND Summit places pristine shine and polish in strong, attention-grabbing locations. Ride high with the QUADRA-LIFT air suspension and SELEC-TERRAIN traction management system.

“The SRT8 has a power-packed 6.4L V8, 470HP engine which climbs to a race-track speed of 255 KPH.” an entirely modern character. The result: you arrive at the pinnacle of luxury, appointed with advanced amenities and fully realised JEEP brand capability.

Grand Cherokee

The most sumptuous JEEP 4 x 4 ever to be built, the OVERLAND’S impeccable road manners can be compared to the

Featuring virtually thousands of detailed treatments, hand-stitching, chrome-fittings, and softly sculpted comforts, the JEEP is sumptuously quiet, exquisitely smooth and decidedly rich. The 5.7L V8 engine delivers 352 HP to tow up to 3500 kg when properly equipped. The Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 is an elegant machine which turns heads as quickly as it turns corners. Its aggressive profile resembles a high-performance sports car with its LED daytime running lights, body-color grille with black mesh and chrome inserts, and vented hood. The SRT8 has a power-packed 6.4L V8, 470HP engine which climbs to a race-track speed of 255 KPH. Book your Cherokee today! Starting from BD13,200 onwards the JEEP Grand Cherokee 2013 is available at the M/s. Ahmed Zayani & Sons showroom in Zinj For a test drive call, Tel. +973 1723 8822 or visit: www.ahmedzayani.com

Cars

S W E N R CA “Kia’s bestselling model in overseas markets in 2012 was the B-segment Rio with 466,826 units sold.”

Kia Motors Corporation recently announced that its global sales for passenger cars, recreational vehicles and commercial vehicles for 2012 reached an all-time high of 2,710,017 units, reinforcing Kia’s position as one of the world’s fastest growing automakers. This figure represents an annual year-on-year increase of 9.3 per cent and marks the first time in the company’s history that it has eclipsed the 2.7 million unit sales mark. Kia’s bestselling model in overseas markets in 2012 was the B-segment Rio with 466,826 units sold. Kia’s Sportage compact CUV and C-segment Cerato (known as ‘Forte’ in some markets) followed with 359,742 and 352,226 units sold, respectively. The Optima mid-size sedan came in fourth with 259,551 units sold, while the Sorento SUV rounded out the top five with 219,154 units sold. For a test drive call, Tel. +973 1740 8800 or visit: www.binhindi.com

The All New Grand Vitara 2013 Mohammed Jalal & Sons

Automotive Division, authorised dealer of Japanese car make Suzuki in Bahrain, launched the All New Grand Vitara 2013 at the Suzuki Showroom in Khamis. The Suzuki All New Grand Vitara 2013 is a true-off road athlete that’s sportier and tougher, and more versatile in function. It’s 4-mode 4x4 system transmits power to all four wheels at all times, ensuring positive traction regardless off-road surface. The 5-door is directed at families, outdoor enthusiasts and others looking to maximize utility and versatility while the 3-door is aimed at customers wanting nimble agility and efficiency. The Suzuki All New Grand Vitara is offered at BD9,995 bundled with free insurance, free registration, warranty for 3 years or 100,000 kilometers, whichever comes first. For inquiries or a test drive please call, Tel. +973 1725 2606, +973 3981 3081, +973 3923 7406.

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Cars

Cadillac ATS’s Accolade North American Car of the Year, 2013!

t’s another accolade for the all-new Cadillac ATS, 2013! The luxury sports sedan has been announced the winner of the North American Car of the Year award by a jury comprising 49 automotive journalists. The latest Cadillac is the lightest car in its class with a unique architecture designed for nimble driving performance. A compact sport sedan, it is offered in rear and

all-wheel drive versions with a choice of powerful and efficient four- and sixcylinder engines. It recently received a 5-Star overall crash test rating and five stars in every category in the New Car Assessment Program run by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The ATS has also been named Car of the Year by Esquire and the Motor Press Guild For a test drive call, Tel. +973 1745 7211 or visit: www.nmc.com.bh

“It recently received a 5-Star overall crash test rating and five stars in every category in the New Car Assessment Program run by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.”

Jaguar MENA Registers Best Regional Sales Growth in Four Years Luxury automotive manufacturer Jaguar has announced strong

regional sales growth for the first half (H1) of its 2012 – 2013 fiscal year (April to September 2012), the company’s best H1 regional sales performance in four years. The sales for the region were up 21 percent for H1 compared to the same period in 2011 and a 14 percent increase in sales for Bahrain was registered versus the same period last year. The strong growth in sales in Bahrain was led by the XF and XJ. Jaguar sales in Bahrain look to remain strong for the remainder 2013 due to the introduction of the 13MY line-up which has already attracted a positive response from customers.

The All-New Peugeot 208 … Now In Bahrain! Set to become the new ‘supermini’ icon, Zayani Motors, the

official dealers of Peugeot in the Kingdom of Bahrain announce the arrival of the all-new Peugeot 208 range. Launched in the Middle East in the last week of September, the new Peugeot 208 Active and Allure are advanced versions of the Peugeot 207 that witnessed tremendous success in the market over the last few years. The 208 is more than a generation leap, setting new standards in the small car segment with its design, innovative architecture, modern power trains and outstanding drivability, road holding and comfort. A 1.6 liter inline 4-cylinder 120 horsepower engine powers the Allure while a smaller 1.2 literthree cylinder unit powers the Active. With its 5-star NCAP crash rating, the new 208 benefits from a high level of primary safety features like ABS, ESP and 6 airbags backed by its thorough road-holding, instrument panel and cruise control - all designed to offer the safest drive. For a test drive call, Tel. +973 1770 3703 or visit Zayani Motors showroom in Ma’ameer.

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The 2013 BMW 740Li

Chelsea Copenhaver

Bahrain Confidential’s Chelsea Copenhaver reviews the latest in the BMW 7 series.

had high expectations as I sat behind the wheel of the BMW 740Li and I must say that I wasn’t disappointed! A commanding and elegant model exhibiting quiet strength this luxury car is a statement of pure class! The 740Li offers some exclusive improvements over previous models offering an even more opulent driving experience. Some of the significant enhancements include the eight speed steptronic transmission, adaptive LED headlamps, a revised iDrive system, adjustable in-cabin ambient lighting, enhanced soundproofing, and exterior styling tweaks that make for a sleeker and more refined silhouette. Of particular note are the new electromechanical power steering and the new and improved iDrive. BMW’s electromechanical power steering relies on electrical power rather than hydraulic, and is only activated when needed. This benefits the driver in convenience, safety, and ease of driving in difficult situations, and

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also improves the operation of assistance functions such as park assist. The iDrive system, a benchmark of the brand, still has all of the basics such as navigation, audio and video entertainment and car status information. However, the update shifts focus to smartphone and wireless connectivity, which is exemplied by

Bluetooth and USB connectivity, BMW Heads Up Display, lane change warning system, and park assist, among many others. The BMW 740Li leaves the driver feeling protected from the outside world, in their own cocoon of luxurious comfort. The interior is large and spacious and the driving experience is flawless, marked by effortless acceleration (0-100km in 5.7 seconds), sharp handling, and a ride so smooth you may as well be driving on glass. The BMW TwinPower Turbo 6 cyclinder engine beneath the hood leaves nothing lacking in terms of power. Although the long wheel base did make for some parking and u-turn difficulties, I would highly recommend the 2013 BMW 740Li as a whole. With such an effortless driving experience and world of infotainment right at my fingertips, it was almost a pleasure to be stuck in Bahrain traffic. Almost!

“The BMW TwinPower Turbo 6 cyclinder engine beneath the hood leaves nothing lacking in terms of power.” the 740’s up-to-the-minute ConnectedDrive system within iDrive, which includes internet access and apps. iDrive is user friendly and aesthetically pleasing. Standard features include xDrive (exclusive to BMW), 10.2 inch in dash display screen, iDrive entertainment system, 4 zone air con, navigation system, state of the art Bang & Olufson surround sound system,

For a test drive call on Tel. +973 1775 0750 or visit the showroom in Sitra.

Cars

The All-New Chevrolet Trailblazer 2013

Bahrain Confidential’s Chelsea Copenhaver test drives the latest Chevrolet.

aking a hiatus since 2009, the new and improved Chevrolet Trailblazer is back and ready to take on the SUV market in Bahrain. Not only does the Trailblazer score major points in the looks department, but it also features class leading performance and features. Being a sedan driver, I was pleasantly surprised to find out what a smooth ride the Trailblazer is. Indeed, this SUV is the perfect combination of power and comfort. An impressive 3.6L SFI V-6 engine roars under the hood, yet passengers will hardly hear a murmur. And for such a large and high set frame, the easy handling and smooth ride is impressive. I also didn’t expect such a sleek, stylish, and well laid out interior for an SUV with such rugged capabilities. In fact, the interior is striking, complete with leather seats, an attractive layout of the controls complete with all of the latest technology, and a great

Although I stuck to the roads, I’m told that the Trailblazer’s off-road capabilities are extraordinary as well. This is where some of the standard features such as electronic stability control, traction control, hill start assist, hill descent control, among many others, really stand out. The 2013 Chevrolet Trailblazer is available in two levels with varying kits, the LT and the LTZ, but all models come with a vast lineup of features, including power steering, air con, cruise control, leather steering wheel with controls, adjustable seats, MP3 compatible, aux input, mini USB port, rear vent control, side steps, and Bluetooth, among many others. I would highly recommend the 2013 Chevrolet Trailblazer to anyone interested in an SUV for use both on and off road that expertly combines power, style, and comfort

quality sound system. Driving the Trailblazer is exceedingly comfortable and there is convenient access via steering wheel controls for the driver. According to Chevrolet, the 2013 Trailblazer is “best in class for spaciousness of the third row,” and I would add that the space in the entire SUV is well utilised for a comfortable ride for all. I was also impressed by the visibility, which we all know is very important for driving in Bahrain!

“Although I stuck to the roads, I’m told that the Trailblazer’s off-road capabilities are extraordinary as well.”

For a test drive call on Tel. +973 1745 7211 or visit: www.nmc.com.bh

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Cars

Nissan Sentra Comes To Middle East

Bahrain Confidential flew down to Downtown Dubai last month to witness the launch of the new Sentra.

issan promises big things of their new compact sedan. Sentra is Nissan’s newest model in the 1.6-litre to 1.8litre compact sedan segment and fits between the Tiida

and Altima. It is Nissans fifth all-new vehicle introduced in the past twelve months. Although Sentra is a new name in the Middle East’s compact sedan segment it’s actually the 13th generation sedan of this name, the first rolling off the production line way back in 1959. Nissan claims it offers the spaciousness and comfort of cars usually found in the segment above. “The promise of Nissan Sentra is to allow a broad but discerning car buying audience to ‘shine brighter’,” said Declan

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McCluskey, CE YK Almoayyed. “Nissan Sentra’s seductive design, unexpected spaciousness, class-defying features and ability to over-deliver on the basics move the game on significantly for compact sedans. We’re confident the new Nissan Sentra will strengthen Nissan’s position as market leader in what is a fiercely competitive segment.” Driving the car myself I found it was crafted from high quality materials and the cabin design had a modern feel. The car has many ‘high-end’ details including LED accented headlamps and taillamps, dual zone climate control, ‘intelligent’ key and rear view camera, Bluetooth and satellite navigation, and upscale interior craftsmanship. It’s noticeably spacious with lots of legroom and 510 litres of boot space. Leather seats come as optional. Nissan assures us that customers will enjoy a 10 per cent reduction on maintenance costs compared to same

“The promise of Nissan Sentra is to allow a broad but discerning car buying audience to ‘shine brighter’.” class models, as well as greater fuel economy of 6.2l/100km* and 6.7l/100km* for 1.6-litre and 1.8-litre respectively. Both engines use Nissans Xtronic CVT which is a new system of power train that does not involve gears, therefore allowing for a noticeably smoother ride For a test drive call, Tel. +973 1773 2732 or visit their showroom in Sitra.

Cars

The All-New 2013 Ford Escape

Nick Cooksey test-drives the latest Ford SUV.

“The all-new Ford reminds me of a raised saloon car – you get this feeling of being high-up and safe.”

he Ford Escape 2013 is very much a car designed for families! Yes, it does everything that an SUV is supposed to do and I do think that it is a nice car; it’s just that it is hard to get too excited about this particular segment. This Ford reminds me of a raised saloon car – you get this feeling of being high-up and safe. It’s a small cross-over on the previous model which was very upright and tall, although upgraded mechanically and

cosmetically. The new 2013 model has radical changes to it and is a big departure from the model replaced. It is much more stylish and has sporty and impressive lines. The cabin too is busier than before with more dials and buttons – it’s got beautiful sapphire-blue dials which were pleasing to my eyes. The car has a spacious interior and the materials used are of a noticeably higher quality than the last model. At the risk of repeating myself, this could be a Ford saloon but it has higher centre of gravity and is very secure. The car features a voice activation system and I found myself arguing with it. Well, I wanted to switch on the CD and it just wouldn’t

understand what I was trying to say; my bad – there was no CD in the player (oops!). The SUV is available in four models – S, SE, SEL and Titanium. The lowest on the powertrain ladder is a 2.5-liter four with 168 hp - that’s a lot of power for a car like this! The car has a noticeably solid steering which many SUVs don’t and is fun to ride. All said it’s not a Porsche, but then it’s not pretending to be either! For a test drive call, Tel. +973 1773 7373 or visit the showroom in Sitra.

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Gastro

Valentine’s Dinner at Cucina Italiana Cucina Italiana’s Valentine’s GiveAway: Authentic Italian Sauces

“Great food and ambience under one roof ...” Italiana Brunch Options What: Special selection of Italian delicacies When: Friday, 10.30am to 3pm BD8/head: Cold cuts, cheese and desserts or hot selection and salad with welcome drink, selected juices and softdrinks BD12.5/head: Antipasti, coldcuts, cheese, desserts or hot selection and salad with welcome drink, selected juices, soft drinks and a Carafe of Italian wine or beer BD16/head: Full Italian brunch with welcome drink, selected juices and softdrinks BD25/head: Full Italian brunch with welcome drink, selected juices, soft drinks and a bottle of Italian wine for two persons or beer The Italian brunch options are available at half price for children aged two to twelve years.

Celebrate this Valentine’s with romantic Italian cuisine.

t’s official! Cucina Italiana, at Juffair is the closest you can get to authentic Italian cusine in Bahrain. The restaurant just celebrated its first anniversary in the Kingdom and is all geared up to welcome diners for its special Valentine’s Day Dinner. “We’re not doing red roses and hearts,” shares Christophe Marziale, Board Director and Acting General Manager, Bahrain Family Leisure Company, “That’s very cliché! We have something different on the cards and are sure that our diner’s will love our Valentine’s special giveaway.” Cucina Italiana has stacked bottles of traditional home made sauces packed with flavour straight from the heart of Italy for its diners. The three-course meal for couples is a lavish spread of very Italian spices and fresh ingredients. Diners will also be served a bottle of Falerio or Chianti. Great food and ambience under one roof; what more do lovers need!

Speaking of the restaurant’s recently launched cookery classes, Mr Marziale exclaims, “The response has been great! The first class was conducted on 20th January this year and our participants simply loved it.” Chef Fortunato, from Italy cooked Eggplant Parmesan and Beef Fillet Arugula & Parmesan which was teamed with the traditional gnocchi. Cucina Italiana’s next cookery class will be held on 20th February 2013. Sign up now! Get your own Cucina Italiana apron and recipe book! Register for Cucina Italiana’s cookery class and be a certified Italian chef. 3rd Wednesday of every month Timings: 4 to 5.30pm Fee Structure: BD10 per month or BD100 for the whole year For reservations and free home delivery in Juffair call, Tel. +973 1700 1317 or visit: www.cucinaitaliana.com.bh

“We have something different on the cards and are sure that our diner’s will love our Valentine’s special giveaway.”

Breakfast at Cucina Italiana When: Everyday When: 6am to 11am

Bahrain Family Leisure Company Board Director and Acting General Manager, Christophe Marziale

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International Buffet What: Traditional Italian delicacies When: 4pm onwards Buffet price: BD10 per person

Gastro

Gastro Calendar The Bahrain Confidential gastro guide reveals the best places to eat this New Year.

The latest and tastiest ! places to go

Jasmi’s

medium fried egg with a slice of cheddar cheese sandwiched in a freshly baked English muffin. Enjoy the delicious Egg Muffins in addition to Jasmi’s’ existing breakfast options that includes the ‘Good Morning’ breakfast platter comprising of brown toast, scrambled eggs, sausages and baked beans and a cup of aromatic Jasmi’s coffee. Available at most Jasmi’s branches and served between 5am to 11am daily, the new Egg Muffins come in two options – Regular Egg Muffin and Egg Muffin with the Special Big J Sauce. Jasmi’s Introduces the ‘Ultimate Organic Burger’ With a goal to encourage individuals to switch to a healthy lifestyle and appeal to the tastes of the health conscious crowd, Jasmi’s introduces the all new ‘Ultimate Organic Burger’. Jasmi’s is the first fast food venture in the kingdom of Bahrain to present an ‘organic’ addition to their existing regular burger meals. A scrumptious patty of pure organic beef, crisp lettuce, freshly sliced tomatoes, onions, and jalapenos, sandwiched in a freshly baked ‘corn-dusted’ bun with a zing of Jasmi’s special J sauce, the ‘Ultimate Organic Burger’ is sure to tickle the taste buds of many burger enthusiasts. www.jasmis.com

Jasmi’s 22nd Outlet Now Open in Muharraq Located in the heart of Muharraq, the new outlet spans over 986 sqmts and features a unique, drive-through, equipped with a first-of-its-kind relaxing water fountain set-up and colourful lights for the entertainment of the customers. Open daily, from 8am to 1am, the new outlet consists of a ground floor and first floor with attractive table and booth seating arrangements and large windows. The first floor of the outlet features a spacious area fit for birthday parties and get-togethers and a play area for children that incorporates fun arcade games for them to enjoy.

Head to Paul Bakery and Restaurant, this Valentines for yummy cakes and desserts! Framboisier A heart shaped cake with layers of genoise, vanilla mousseline and fresh raspberries, topped with a layer of green marzipan and decorated with fresh raspberries. Bahrain City Centre, Tel. +973 1717 2321 Seef Mall, Tel. +973 1758 0073.

The All – New Jasmi’s Egg Muffin! Offering a healthy start to every morning the scrumptious Egg Muffin comprises of an over-

Elite Resort and Spa Friday Brunch BD10 Adults and BD5 for kids Chill Out Saturday BBQ at the poolside at BD10 For more details, Tel. +973 3627 5444. If you want to see your event listed send your material by the 15th of every month by email: 110 | Bahrain Confidential | February 2013

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Gastro Exquisite Arabic Cuisine at Baharat Featuring Middle Eastern and Oriental dishes. With monolithic counter designs with live cooking stations, saj and tandoor ovens, and private dining areas, complete with live entertainment including a belly dancer and a large terrace to enjoy a wide selection of shisha flavors. Open Wednesday to Friday from 8pm to 1am. BD16++ exclusive of drinks. Funky DJ Billie in Bizarre Lounge DJ Billie plays soulful house music with a mixture of RnB and dance music, bringing feelgood vibes to all her energetic sets. Wednesday to Friday weekly from 9pm to 2am Lelane & Jamelo at Mezzanine Lounge Open daily from 11am to 1am

Wok Restaurant at The Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa

Sofitel Bahrain Hotel Wok Restaurant Introduces New Menu by Chef Phuc Nguyen Look out for our Tom Hum Nuong Mo Hanh, a Vietnamese dish made of grilled lobster, spring onions and shallot sauce. Ca Kho To and Ga Quay Ngu a must try too! Ca Kho To is made of stewed mackerel fish in a clay pot with caramelised fish sauce, chicken, galangal and chili, while Ga Quay Ngu is made of roasted chicken and five spices, all of which are served with rice. Wok boasts a trendy yet genuinely Asian atmosphere in all aspects.

Kempinski Grand & Ixir Hotel From 1st Feb till End of the Month Tapas Month at Mezzanine Lounge Indulge your taste buds with a savory selection of six delicious tapas, with complimentary wine recommendations. Open daily from 11am to1am. BD8++

Traditional Afternoon Tea in T-Spoon Enjoy a delicious traditional Afternoon High Tea with a selection of European sandwiches, pates, scones and sweet treats together with a drink of your choice from the extensive tea library and coffee selection. BD13.5 ++ per person Friday Family Brunch in Saveur From 12.30pm to 4pm BD19++, inclusive of soft beverages; children 0-6 years eat free, 7-12 years dine at half price For additional information and bookings: Tel. +973 1717 1000 or email: restaurants.bahrain@kempinski.com www.kempinski.com/bahrain

Cooking Class

Chinese cooking class is available on 7th February 2013 from 4.30pm to 6.30pm for BD12++ per person. Limited to twelve persons only.

Gulf Hotel Chinese New Year at China Garden 11th-23rd February 2013 Kung Hei Fat Choy! Come for a prosperous beginning at China Garden and let the God of Prosperity wish you good luck as we usher in the year of the snake. Treat yourself to a festive a la carte menu! Special discount for Prestige Club members, NSA and Gulf Air employees. For reservation, Tel. +973 1771 3000.

Soie Chinese Restaurant at Sheraton Bahrain

Sheraton

Chinese cooking class

Soie Chinese Restaurant Spend minimum of BD15++ per person on Chinese New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eve (9th February 2013) and enjoy a free half bottle of house wine. Tel. +973 1752 4560 for registration and more information.

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Valentine’s Day 14th February

Kempinski Grand & Ixir Hotel Kempinski’s “Valentine’s Day in a Box” A little bit too busy to shop for Valentine’s Day? Let the expert hoteliers do the work with their Valentine’s Day “In a Box.” Purchase a delicious, Valentine’s Day cake and choose from a selection of romantic supplements to add-on to your order, such as roses, candles, and more, at T-Spoon, Kempinski Grand Hotel Bahrain City Centre. Order before 13th February for pick-up on 13th or 14th February between 10am and 10pm.

Romance in the Kitchen … Cooking Classes for Valentine’s Day! For Men Surprise your significant other this Valentine’s Day with impressive 4-course gourmet menu … from your kitchen! Learn how to cook a full meal with uncomplicated ingredients and simple techniques. Venue: Baharat, Kempinski Ixir Hotel Bahrain City Centre Date: Saturday, 2nd February 2013 Time: 3pm to 6pm Price: BD25++

Sofitel Bahrain Hotel La Mer: Seafood Restaurant This year make your Valentine’s Day special by celebrating it whilst overlooking a breathe taking view of the Arabian Gulf at the award winning seafood restaurant, La Mer. Treat yourself to a scrumptious set menu inclusive of a bottle of house wine as you are softly serenaded by the violinist and saxophonist. BD64 net per couple inclusive of a bottle of house wine.

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Fiamma: Authentic Italian Cuisine Fiamma promises a treat for romantics. Give your loved one a night to remember with a selection of sumptuous delicacies along with romantic Italian live music. Price is BD52 per couple inclusive of a bottle of house wine. For reservations, Tel. +973 1763 6363.

For Women A dedicated pastry team, led by Pastry Chef Clement Raybaud, is offering a cooking class that will surely make your mouth water. Indulge your significant other’s sweet tooth this Valentine’s Day and learn how to make romantic cakes and sweets perfect for this occasion – and personalise them yourself to take home in time for the special day! Venue: Baharat, Kempinski Ixir Hotel Bahrain City Centre Date: Saturday, 9th February 2013 Time: 3pm to 6pm Price: BD25++ Tel. +973 1717 1000.

Please be aware that timings and offers are likely to change. It is advised to call up in advance.

Gastro

Maki introduces its latest creation. Caviarolli Maki

ach month, chefs at Maki Bahrain, located at Bahrain World Trade Centre come up with exotic amalgamations of high-quality ingredients for eagerly waiting gourmands and this month they have created a mouth-full of comfort and flavour – the Caviaroli Maki. Fresh green spinach wraps with warm sushi rice, succulent shrimp tempura and crabstick, fresh Avocado, special spices and a surprise element – olive oil caviar which is also used as a garnish. So what is the perfect way to devour this tasty treat you ask? Start with the olive oil caviar; take the whole spoon in, crunch

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The Caviaroli Maki the capsules and savor the sudden burst of extra virgin olive oil fruitiness. Next, pick one of the Maki rolls and simply enjoy the textures - the softness of the rice and the crunchiness of shrimp and crabstick. Maki’s innovative dishes are a result of countless hours of hard work where experienced chefs brainstorm and experiment with various ingredients to offer diners perfectly balanced dishes. It takes vast knowledge in pairing ingredients and a penchant for perfection. The all-new Caviaroli Maki is part of Maki Bahrain’s ultimate wine and food pairing - “15

Maki Bahrain Exterior

Magical Moments of Fusion Cuisine” where each of the 15 sample portions are paired with exquisite, complimentary wine. The dishes and wine change every month. Pamper your loved one this Valentine’s Day with Caviaroli Maki and a glass of aromatic wine! Maki Bahrain’s 15 Magical Moments dinner will be hosted on 14th February, 2013 For reservations call on Tel. +973 1752 2733 or +973 3699 9102, Email: maki.bahrain@olivermaki.com Visit: www.olivermaki.com

Recipes

If you’re looking for something extra special to surprise your Valentine with this year, this is it! It definitely has the “wow” factor and isn’t as difficult as it looks. Be warned though, the caramel is extremely hot so take care when assembling!

6. To make the filling, get your pre chilled bowl and beater attachments out of the freezer. Pour the cream into the bowl and beat for a few minutes until it holds firm peaks. Add the lemon curd and sugar to taste and beat until well incorporated. Cover and put in the fridge if you are still waiting for the profiteroles to cool. 7. Close to serving time and Amy Warman once the profiteroles have completely cooled, half fill a piping bag with the lemon cream mixture and pipe into each profiterole until full. 8. For the caramel, place the sugar and water into a saucepan and bring to a rapid boil and light caramel - around 160°C if you are using a thermometer. Take off the heat and run the base of the pan under cold water for a few seconds to stop the caramel cooking. If it gets too hard place back on the heat again briefly to soften. 9. Using a knife or the back of a spoon, spread a bit of the hot caramel on the bottom of each profiterole, one at a time, and stick them to a plate or cake board to form a circular base. Use about nine profiteroles for the base and work your way up to one. Before spreading the caramel on, roughly work out which profiteroles you’re going to put where on each layer as some will fit together better than others. The caramel will set quite quickly. 10. The remaining caramel can be used to make the spun sugar decoration. Heat it up to make it thinner if needed then dip a fork into the mixture and flick rapidly towards and around the croquembouche to create thin strands of sugar. 11. Place some raspberries in the gaps between the profiteroles. Spread a little bit of caramel on the top to secure three raspberries and a sprig or two of lavender if using or finish with a light dusting of icing sugar

Croquembouche with Lemon Cream (makes approximately 30 profiteroles)

Ingredients: For the choux pastry: 160g plain flour 250ml water 75g butter 4 eggs

For the lemon cream filling: 5 tbsp lemon curd 500ml whipping cream icing sugar (optional)

For the caramel & decoration: 150g caster sugar 2 tbsp water 15 raspberries sprigs of lavender (optional) icing sugar (optional)

Method:

1. Place a bowl for your cream and the metal beater attachments for your electric beater in the freezer. Pre heat the oven to 200°C. 2. Sift the flour into a bowl and set aside. Place the water and butter in a saucepan and bring to the boil. Once boiling, add the sifted flour all at

once and stir vigorously with a wooden spoon for about 3 minutes until the dough leaves the sides of the pan and forms a ball. Put the ball of dough into a large bowl and allow to cool for about 10-15 minutes until it is just warm. 3. Add the eggs one at a time and use an electric beater to mix well after each addition. 4. Line one or two baking sheets with baking parchment (if you only have one you will need to bake the profiteroles in two batches). Drop teaspoonfuls of mixture on to the sheet(s) leaving space in between for them to rise. Dip your finger in a glass of water to stop it from sticking and use it to push down any peaks and round off the balls of pastry. Place in the pre heated oven. After 10 minutes turn the oven down to 180°C and bake for another 15-20 minutes or until the profiteroles are golden. 5. Remove them from the oven and carefully use a knife or chopstick to make a hole in the base of each profiterole to allow the steam to escape. The hole should be small but wide enough to fit your piping nozzle. Place the profiteroles back on the baking tray hole side up and bake for another 5 minutes. Remove and place on a cooling rack. If making two batches put your second batch in the oven and repeat steps outlined above.

Photography by Amy Warman

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Recipes contributed by Amy Warman, who is a food photographer and author of the blog Appetite for Discovery (www.appetitefordiscovery.com) where she shares recipes and colourful accounts of her food and travel experiences. You can connect with her on Facebook (www.facebook.com/appetitefordiscovery) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/appfordiscovery).

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Wild Mushroom and Chicken Scallopini

Nino Bahrain: Serving Great Experiences If you are looking out for more than just good food then Nino is the place to be!

ino Bahrain, part of Kharafi Global, Kuwait is located in Seef District and is one of the Kingdom’s most frequented restaurants. Why do diners love this place? The restaurant doesn’t serve just good food, it serves experiences! When you walk into the space you’re sure to notice the restaurant’s raw interior – Nino Bahrain is designed in a warehouse concept which is unique to the restaurant. This is such a stark contrast from the posh surroundings where it is located, nevertheless an excellent ambience. Basic stainless-steel furniture and fittings add to the raw look of the space and

Shrimp with Fettuccini

the serene music playing in the background blends excellently with the airy and well-lit interior. Nino is renowned for its quality ingredients which it also displays in its restaurants. Diners can actually see the ingredients which go into their food – organic sauces and vinegars, best-quality rice, top-of-therange oils made from the freshest Italian olives, exotic mushrooms and much more. The restaurant outlets thus serve as a secondary storage as well – now that’s intelligent! Diners could even buy these products if they wish to. Nino’s bread-basket comprises eight patented bread varieties with a condiment tray that has authentic cheeses, sauces and other spices to warm up your palette. The restaurant serves authentic regional specialties as well as Italian immigrant interpretations. “We claim to have one of the most detailed menus,”

Crispy Chicken Salad

Crab and Prawn Salad

shares Amit Bhattacharjee, Food & Beverage Manager at Nino Bahrain. Diners can choose from a range of delectable dishes. The restaurant is also planning a menu-revamp soon – a plethora of new and interesting dishes are on the cards while existing signature favourites would be retained. Bahrain Confidential had a taste of Chef Patricks new recipes and we must say they were divine! Fuss-free plating and utterly comforting flavours, the food right from the starters and appetisers to the main course and desserts are a mouth-full of happiness. The newon-the-menu dishes that we dug into were

Crispy Arancini Con Funghi

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For bookings call, Tel. +973 1756 6555 or visit their Facebook page: Nino Bahrain. Dine in, Take-Aways and Specialised Outdoor Catering for up to 30 persons available.

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t s a f k a e r B y h t l a e H d n A y s a Quick, E !

y a D s ’ e n i t n e l a V r o F s e p Reci Couscous, Raisins and Pine Nuts Salad

Anita

Couscous, Raisins and Pine Nuts Salad ( Serves 5 ) Poha The beauty of this salad is that you can make it as healthy as you want it to be. It complements the mains but does not upstage it. It can be had on its own as dinner if one wants to keep it light. The flavors are fresh, light and tantalizing to the taste buds. But this salad tastes as good as its stock and so it is important to use a stock that is full of flavour. Ingredients Couscous - 125gm Hot vegetable stock - 200ml (I used the Maggie vegetable stock cube which works very well. Just 1 stock cube in a 200ml of hot water.) pine nuts ( roasted) - 25gm Raisins - 4 tbsp (soaked in hot water beforehand) Coriander for garnish Zest and juice of 1/2 a Lemon 2 and 1/2 tbsp of Olive oil (optional) Method 1. Put the couscous in a medium sized bowl, pour the stock, cover with a tight lid or cling film and leave it to stand for 5 minutes. 2. Meanwhile toast the pine nuts in a dry pan for a few minutes, until pale golden. 3. Fluff up the couscous with a fork, add all the remaining ingredients (raisins, pine nuts, coriander and lemon juice and zest) and mix well to combine.

Poha

Poha is a breakfast option that is not only lip-smacking delicious but also healthy. It is a savoury dish that is very versatile and by adding vegetables and nuts, it makes for a great family breakfast meal. Its main ingredient is flattened rice flakes which is easily available in all the stores selling Indian ingredients. Ingredients Poha / flattened rice flakes (available in all supermarkets selling Indian ingredients) - 2 and half cups ( use the thicker variety as the thinner versions tend to disintegrate) Red onions - 3 medium-sized or 2 large Peanuts, skinned and boiled - a handful Turmeric - 1/2 a tsp salt to taste Green chillies, chopped - 1 or 2 Sugar - 1 tsp Oil - 3 tbsp Cumin seeds - 2 tsp Fresh coriander for garnish Lemon juice - a few tbsp Pomegranate - for garnish boondi, sev, scrape some cheese - as per your preference.

Method 1. Wash and chop onions finely and keep aside 2. In a kadhaai/wok heat some oil and brown cumin seeds. 3. Add the onions and let them turn translucent. 4. Meanwhile while the onions are cooking, wash the poha on a sieve under a tap.

Squeeze out water as carefully as you can. You want only an optimum amount of water to be absorbed by Poha otherwise it will reduce into a lump when you start cooking. 5. Once the onions have cooked, add turmeric, salt, sugar, peanuts and let it be for a few seconds before you add the washed Poha. 6. Mix it up well. Poha doesn’t really need any cooking so once all of this is thoroughly mixed you can just take it off the heat and garnish it with fresh chopped coriander and others of your choice. 7. Add lemon juice and mix well. 8. Serve hot with chai/tea The other options that can be added to make poha as varied as possible are chopped, boiled potatoes, peas, carrots etc. Anita is a food blogger who loves to experiment by trying out new cuisines, new recipes, new ingredients or simply recreating the old recipes by giving her special touch. She is also a cocontributor to the island’s only memoir of its kind – My Beautiful Bahrain. In the memoir Anita talks about variety of food options in Bahrain, which according to her is a “culinary oasis’’. She blogs regularly on restaurants in Bahrain. Anita blogs at www.sliceofmylyfe.wordpress.com

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r e v e N t h The Nig o Bright S d e k o o L Elite Resort and Spa TNG

Thursday Night Grills BD12 per person Shift 7

Ladies Night - Friday to Wednesday. Karoake Night - Every Saturday Waikiki

Every Night - Sea side bar and sheesha.

Elite Crystal Hotel

Gnawa Nights every Saturday at Awtar:

Live Moroccan entertainment

Klub 360

Finesse Nights every Sunday and Wednesday Party Without a Wallet (Klub 360 VIP membership programme) - Cost: BD360. The membership card comes credited with BD250 to use within the club and its rechargeable. Maybe even win a luxury car while you’re at it! Bora Bora

Happy Hour from 3pm - 9pm. Sheesha/ Food/Drinks available

Elite Grande Hotel Zodiac

Monday: Ladies Night: All Ladies, join and select two of your favorite regular cocktails and enjoy it at Zodiac Lounge for a posting over their facebook wall. Tuesday: Retro Night: Go back to Disco with a 1970s & 1980s Disco party. Tie-dye paper goods, psychedelic fedora hats, disco ball earrings! Disco Music will set the mood. Make sure to wear your favorite Retro Disco outfits and join every Tuesday to enjoy a 10 per cent discount over classical cocktails: Manhattan, Blue Lagoon, Margarita, Tom Collins & Mojito. Wednesday: Latino Night: Salsa or Flamenco dancer? Even Rumba dancers can join every Wednesday to get more Salsa-Licious with a Latin music and enjoy a punch of Sangria only for BD5. Daily: Happy Hour: It’s always 4pm somewhere but join them everyday between 4pm to 8pm for both Zodiac

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Dance as though . no one is looking .. Lounge and H2O with a 3 full happy hour to enjoy and relax with a wild variety of cocktails. H20

Thursday: Hot Grill Night: From 7pm to 11pm to enjoy a huge selection of international grilled delicacies and a rich salad bar and mouthwatering dessert. Accompanied by a Sheesha of your choice only for BD10. Friday: Seafood Night: Prawns with the flavour of barbeque taste and char-grilled salmon fillet, or even fried squid? Get a wild range of fresh seafood cooked your way with an international salad corner and a nice sweet at the end. Accompanied by a Sheesha of your choice only for BD10.

Elite Seef Residence & Hotel Any day Enjoy Karaoke at the IL

GIARDINO Choice of Arabic, Filipino, American, Thai, etc. menu Unlimited spirits and soft beverages Only BD20 net per person Minimum of 10 packs From 8pm to 12 midnight Bossa Nova

- Acoustic with music innovation Every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday Jamming with the entertainer Everyday Happy Hour

11am until 5pm Beer promotion from 11am until 2am

Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain

Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain Swiss Fondue Evenings at the Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain

Unforgettable Swiss Fondue culinary served every night except Mondays and Thursdays at Silk’s restaurant. The Swiss Cheese Fondue has been imported from Switzerland - the original type of cheeses such as Gruyere, Tomme, Emmenthal and Appenzeller. Try beef Fondue “Bourguignon” with the tender beef cubes dipped into hot oil and your choices of multi different type of sauces, or the light version the Fondue “Chinoise” the light option with beef, veal, chicken and fish dipped into a broth filled with hot pot. Priced at BD12.5++ per person. Authentic Belgian dining experience.

22nd February to the 1st March 2012. Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain presents the king of Leon de Bruxelles Monsieur Paul Vanlancker, showcasing his original mussels “the Belgium way”. Master Chef Paul comes with more than 50 years wealth of experience in mussels and has been promoting his original dishes in Montreal, Boston, Munich, New York, Beirut, Istanbul, Osaka and many other places. For reservation call, Tel. +973 1746 0000 or email: hotel.bahrain.fb@moevenpick.com

Nightlife Including 1 long stem red roses for the lady and souvenir stuff toy in red colour Plus lot of surprises

Elite Grande Hotel Zodiac Lounge

LADY IN RED: Zodiac Lounge presents all Ladies in red, a red rose for an unforgettable night where cupid will certify your love on that day while listening to the love beats with the best Valentine Songs and enjoying a Raspberry Champagne, Heart of Tomato, Prawns Lover, Passion Fruit Granites, Valentine Salmon and Engagement Chocolate Mousse. All this for BD30 per couple.

Elite Crystal Hotel Klub 360

Valentine’s Special Nightlife Elite Resort and Spa

Shift 7 will turn red as we spread love in the air. Enjoy the scenic view with your partner with a selection of savoury goodies. Waikiki Romantic Candle light dinner under the starlit sky at BD25 per couple. For more details, Tel. +973 3627 5444.

Elite Seef Residence & Hotel Valentine Serenade at Il Giardino

Bossalee Nova entertainment and Acoustic will serenade you with all lovely songs for the night, and a very romantic and cosy ambiance. From 7.30pm to 11.30pm Price rate offer per couple at BD25 Set Menu of 4 from soup, salad, main course (choice of fish, chicken and beef) down to dessert Choice of either red or white house wine (1 bottle)

On Valentine’s Day, Klub 360 hopes for all the single people out there to find each other. In fact, they will even help. All couples entering Klub 360 on the 14th of February will receive a complimentary glass of champagne, and ladies can enjoy luscious chocolate-dipped strawberries all night long. There will also be fantastic prizes for the best dressed couple. So brace yourselves for Cupid’s arrow to hit! For more info call, Tel. +973 3336 0300 or visit: www.klub360.com

Kempinski Grand & Ixir Hotel Private Dining Pod at Mezzanine Lounge

Rose petals, scented candles, romantic movies on a private television, delectable bites, special menu, and the intimate privacy of your own dining pod … choose one of five stylish dining pods, romantically set-up for your Valentine’s Day dinner. With only five private dining pods available, book now to secure your private Valentine’s Day dinner! From 7pm to 11pm at BD120++ per couple. Dinner in Saveur

Treat yourself to a 4-course dinner with your significant other. Choose from romantic, classic dishes and watch your dessert skillfully prepared in front of you . Candles, roses and love songs by musical duo Lelane & Jamelo. From 7.30pm to 10.30pm at BD25++

Please be aware that timings and offers are likely to change. It is advised to call up in advance.

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Nightlife Valentine’s Day in Bizarre Lounge

Gulf Hotel

Put your most glamorous outfit on and come to Bizarre Lounge, where funky DJ Billie will be spinning the decks with her eclectic sets. Enjoy exotic drinks from a special cocktail menu, and dance the night away. Time: 9pm to 2am

14th February 2013 Fusions

For additional information or bookings: +973 1717 1000 or bizarre.bahrain@kempinski.com www.kempinski.com/bahrain

Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain Sofitel Bahrain Hotel Head to The Flamingo Bar where a European Band performs romantic songs. Including an extraordinary five course dinner. More entertainment is provided by the famous standup comedian Ali Fingerz, who guarantees fun and laughter in the middle of the special night. Dance the night away to the live tunes and win fantastic prizes. Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain is promising the lovers an extraordinary candle-light dinner with an atmosphere full of love cupids hitting the hearts of the lovers. Dinner with matching beverages, show and live band at BD24.9++ per person.

Crowne Plaza

Valentine Break Away package for

BD120++ includes one night’s stay for two. Candle-light 4-course set dinner with a bottle of house wine at Spices or Waves Restaurant. Fresh flowers, a bottle of sparkling wine and canapés in the room. Complimentary breakfast, a sweet souvenir and late check-out option. Red & White Bash at Harvesters Dress up in red & white! Live performances of in-house band and DJ. Fabulous games, prizes and surprises. Couples dressed as per theme get one complimentary couple shot. Single ladies and gents dressed in red or white, get one selected drink with compliments. Gifts for best dressed couple. Waves 4-course set seafood menu BD19.95++ per person inclusive of a bottle of sparkling wine. Enjoy an overnight stay for two with rates starting from BD60++ Spices 4-course set menu of India’s exciting flavors for BD14.95++ per person and a complimentary bottle of sparkling wine. Enjoy an overnight stay for two with rates starting from BD60++ Tel. +973 1753 1122 or email: reservations@cp-bahrain.com

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Luxury Moonlit Romance:

Book your private tent on the beach and enjoy a dinner under the stars. Price: BD205 net for set menu for two inclusive of a bottle of champagne. Only eight tents are available. Book early to avoid disappointments! Magnifique Romance Room Package: (February 2013)

Book yourself in for a luxury treat and take advantage of Sofitel’s special room package designed for you and your loved one. Includes a luxurious comfort in elegantly styled accommodation, A bottle of bubbly, breakfast served in your room, romantic gift of ½ an hour spa treatment per person per day, VIP room amenities. Price is BD127 net per night per couple Additional Romantic offers for Valentine’s Day:

Wok Restaurant - a special set menu inclusive of a bottle of house wine priced at BD48 net per couple Saraya Restaurant - lavish buffet with a romantic touch. Price is BD44 net per couple inclusive of a bottle of house wine The Amber Bar Lounge - an exotic platter combination for two and a glass of house wine. Price is BD16 net per couple The Pashawat - irresistible arabian cuisine complemented by live entertainment and a performance of belly dancing. Price is BD42 net per couple Tapas Bar - a romantic Valentine’s

evening under the stars while enjoying the cool breeze of the Arabian Gulf. Enjoy a selection of international Tapas Platter for two complemented by a glass of house wine. Entertainment by the live Cuban Band. Price is BD22 net per couple For reservations and inquries please call, Tel. +973 1763 6363 or email: H6722@sofitel.com

An intimate candle light dinner. Make this Valentine’s Day a special one for that someone special. Make it an evening to remember with the soulful tunes of love and an enthralling couple’s quiz to spice up the mood. Set menu & a glass of sparkling - BD56 per couple La Pergola

Be my Italian Valentine … Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Italian style at La Pergola. A little more “amore” at the famous Italian restaurant with a seductive menu and music for the star-crossed lovers. Set menu & a glass of sparkling BD50 per couple Margarita Mexicana

Hot flavours of love … Margarita Mexicana has the music, the mood, the spicy food. Dine and dance this special night away; live music by the Mexican Yoliztli trio. Set menu & a glass of sparkling - BD48 per couple Special discount for Prestige Club members, NSA and Gulf Air employees. Prices are in Bahraini Dinars (BD) and subject to 15 per cent service charge and 5 per cent government levy. For Reservation, Tel. +973 1771 3000.

Sheraton Soie Chinese Restaurant

A four-course Valentine set menu for BD18.5++ per person inclusive of nonalcoholic beverages or for BD22++ per person inclusive of ½ bottle of house wine. Heart shape chocolates and roses will be given to the ladies to compliment the Valentine season. Al Safir Restaurant

A sumptuous valentine themed buffet for lunch at BD13.9++ per person and dinner BD12.5++ per person. For reservation call, Tel. +973 1753 3533 ext. 259 or email: soie.bahrain@sheraton.com If you want to see your event listed send your material by the 15th of every month by email:

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Listings

Restaurant Listings Chinese Hong Kong Adliya, Tel. 1772 8700 The myriad dishes are served in abundance and are all delicately and lovingly flavoured. The soft steamed dumplings are magnificent, the sizzling seafood is cooked to perfection, and the beef with black mushrooms and bamboo shoots deserves plaudits beyond Bahrain.

Copper Chimney Al Hambra Hotel (1772 8699) Open daily noon-3pm, 7pm-midnight. Average BD10 Lanterns Budaiya Highway (1759 0591) Open daily noon-3pm, 7pm-midnight. Average BD15 Moti Mahal Juffair (1782 5333)

Waves Crowne Plaza Hotel, Tel. 1753 1122 A popular lunchtime retreat, picking your fish and eating it is the order of the day, and the catch is as varied as it is complete. And the nutty, honeycombed chocolate fudge delight will finish you off nicely. Le Jardin Ramada Bahrain, Tel. 1774 2000 Fully renovated with a new look - ‘Bigger, Better, Brighter’.

Soie Sheraton, Tel. 1753 3533 Chinese and Asian specialities in sophisticated and elegant Oriental surroundings. Beijing Chinese Adliya, Block 338 (1771 7969) Open daily, 11.30-3pm, 6pm-midnight. Average BD15 First Chinese Adliya (1771 3603) Open noon-3.30pm, 6pm-midnight. Foli Um Al Hassam (1772 2199) Open noon-3pm, 6.30pm-11.30pm. Asian Cuisine Adliya (1771 7080) Open daily noon-3pm, 7pm-midnight. Average BD50 Magic Wok American Alley, Juffair (1769 4105) Open daily 8am-11pm Memories Bahrain City Centre, Seef District (1717 8646) Open Sat-Wed 11am-11pm; Thu-Fri 11am-midnight. Average BD12

Indian Aachi’s Chettinand Kitchen Near the Indian Club, Gudaibiya (1723 3110) Open daily 10.30am-3.30pm, 5.30pm-11.30pm. Akbar Ramada Palace Hotel (1729 6660) Open daily noon-3pm, 7pm-12.30am. Average BD16 Asha’s Bahrain City Centre, Seef (1717 7008) Open daily 11am-noon Clay Oven Adliya (1771 7008) Open daily 11.30am-3pm, 6.30pm-11.30pm Average BD14

Zoe Block 338, Adliya (1771 6400) Open Sat-Tue noon-3pm, 7pm-midnight; Wed-Fri noon-3pm, 7pm-2am. Average BD18/25 Zytoun Novotel Al Dana Resort (1729 8008) Open daily 6.30am-midnight. Average BD16

The Gallery Mövenpick Hotel, Tel. 1746 0000 Picturesque pool and lagoon views.

American

La Med The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain Hotel & Spa Tel. 1758 0000 Mediterranean and international cuisine.

Ric’s Kountry Kitchen Juffair, Tel. 1772 5550 Specialising in good ol’ fashioned home-cooked American chow, Ric’s does a mean burger, excellent chilli and a mouth watering Jambalaya. Its American breakfasts are legendary.

Le Bistro InterContinental Regency, Tel. 1722 7777 Main restaurant situated above the lobby with International buffet lunch daily.

Applebee’s Bahrain Mall, Sanabis (1755 5834) Open Sun-Thu, 11am-mid-night, Fri-Sat, 11am-1am. Average BD10

Olivos Brasserie The Diplomat Radisson Blu, Tel. 1752 2124 This Mediterranean brasserie offers superb food in a relaxed atmosphere. In buffet style you can enjoy a super breakfast, sumptuous lunch and delicious dinner. Copper Chimney

Yamin Jana Mediterranean Seafront Lounge Dragon Hotel and Resort, Amwaj (1603 3800) Open daily from 2pm onwards

Al Waha Restaurant Gulf Hotel, Adliya (1774 6425) Open 24 hours

Bennigan’s Al Safir Hotel, Juffair, Tel. 1781 3750 (Open 6am - 2am, all week; Also serves breakfast.) Brasa de Brazil Seef Mall, Seef District (1758 2225) Open daily, noon-11pm. Average BD10 Chilli’s Seef Mall/Bahrain City Centre, Seef District (1758 1221/1717 9794) Open daily, noon-midnight. N.B.: BCC opening times apply. Average BD20

Open daily noon-midnight Average BD15

Al Wasmeyah Restaurant Golden Tulip Hotel, Diplomatic Area (1753 5000) Open 24 hours

Mumbai Spice Bahrain Mall, Sanabis Open daily 10am-10pm

Block 338 Adliya (1771 0338) Open every evening from noon-2am

Sangeetha Opp Inidian Club, Gudaibiya (1727 2768) Open daily 7.30am-3pm, 5.30pm-11pm

Café Sayah Delmon International Hotel (1722 4000) Open 24 hours

Spices Crowne Plaza Bahrain, Diplomatic Area (1753 1122) Open daily noon-11pm Average BD25

Downtown Lounge InterContinental Hotel (1720 8308) Open daily from 5pm to 2am

Takatak Nr Awal Cinema, Gudaibiya (1725 4848) Open daily noon-3pm, 7pm-11pm

La Fontaine Centre of Contemporary Arts Ras Ruman (1771 3000) Open daily 9am-10.30pm. Closed Monday. Average BD20

The Great Kebab Factory Jawad Dome, Budaiya (1769 0629) Open daily noon-3pm, 6.30pm-midnight

Muju Restaurant and Lounge Dragon Hotel and Resort, Amwaj (1603 9800) Open daily, 24 hours

La Pergola Gulf Hotel, Tel. 1771 3000 Traditional and contemporary Italian specialities with Italian music.

Nando’s Juffair (1782 5100) Open 11am-2am

Caffe Spasso New Zinj (1782 2274) Open daily 8.30am till late

Rendezvous Seef Mall, Seef (1758 7708) Open daily noon-3pm, 7pm-11pm

Café Italia Adliya (1774 4774) Open daily noon-3.30pm, 7pm-11.30pm. Average BD35

International Fusions Gulf Hotel, Tel. 1771 3000 The food and wine list will keep you coming back to Fusions. Try the beautifully tender grilled sirloin with boldly flavoured ginger mash and a selection of roasted vegetables. Links Restaurant The Royal Golf Club, Tel. 1775 0777 Links, located on the mezzanine floor of the Club House, is a large, brasserie-style restaurant/lounge open to all visitors to the Royal Golf Club. Features include a cocktail bar, an outdoor terrace and floor to ceiling picture windows offering patrons spectacular views across the golf courses. Silk’s Mövenpick Hotel, Tel. 1746 0000 With cuisine inspired by the four continents of the Silk Route, the food on offer here is eclectic and varied all cooked in front of you in open kitchens around the restaurant.

Rimal Al Areen Palace and Spa (1784 5000) Open daily 6.30am-11pm Average BD40 Selections InterContinental Hotel (1720 8308) Open daily from 6.30 am to 11.30 pm Teatro Dana Mall (1755 8555) Sat-Wed 1pm-4.30pm, 6.30pm-midnight; Thu-Fri 1pm-11.30pm Average BD19 Upstairs Downstairs Adliya (1771 3093) Open daily 7am-11am, noon-3am, 7pm-midnight Average BD20

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Hard Rock Café Exhibition Road, Hoora (1729 1569) Open daily, 8am-1am. Average BD10

Italian Cucina Italiana Al Safir Hotel, Juffair, Tel. 1700 1317 (Open 6am-2am, all week; Also serves breakfast.) Mondo Restaurant The Diplomat Radisson Blu, Tel. 1753 1666 The goat’s cheese and rocket pizza is probably the best in Bahrain. A funky, friendly Italian place, just like momma used to make it.

La Taverna City Centre Hotel, Gold City (1722 9979) Open daily noon-3pm, 7pm-midnight. Average BD18 Medzo InterContinental Hotel (1720 8308) Open daily for lunch and dinner Mino’s Adliya (1774 4777) Open daily 11am-12.30am. Average BD15 Nino’s Restaurant Al A’ali Complex, Seef Tel. 1756 6555

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Restaurant Listings Maki

Oliveto Block 338, Adliya (1771 6747) Open daily noon-3pm, 7pm-midnight. Average BD30 Pizzeria Café Italia Seef Mall (1758 2823) Open daily 11am-11pm. Average BD12 Roma Um Al Hassam (1772 5885) Open daily noon-2.30pm, 7pm-11.30pm. Average BD30 Romano Macaroni Grill Juffair (1772 3818)

Japanese Sato Gulf Hotel, Tel. 1771 3000 The food here is good. Order well and you will be rewarded with your favourite dishes done very well indeed. Bushido Seef (1758 3555) Open daily noon-3pm, 7pm-2am. Average BD35 Fuji Sushi Bar Sheza Tower Hotel (1753 3336) Open daily 12.30pm-midnight. Average BD25 Hajisushi American Ally, Juffair (1772 5638) Open daily 11am-11pm. Kei Golden Tulip Hotel (1753 5000) Open daily 12.30pm-3pm, 7.30pm-11pm. Average BD12-30 Maki MODA Mall (1752 2733) Open daily noon-midnight, Average BD30 Enjoy fine, contemporary, fusion Japanese Cuisine at Maki. Taste the spicy, the tangy, the extravagant, and the exotic all in one bite! Unparalleled culinary adventure, unmatched by another, only at Maki. Mirai Adliya (1771 3113) Open daily noon-3pm, 7pm-11pm. Average BD40. Sumo Sushi and Bento American Alley, Juffair (1771 8090) Open daily noon-midnight. Sushi 101 New Zinj (1782 2274) Open Sat-Thu noon-3pm, 6pm till late; Fri 1pm-4pm, 7pm till late. Sushi Ko Adliya (1771 6619) Open Sat-Wed 6.30pm-11pm; Thu 6.30pm-midnight. Average BD11 Yo Sushi Al Aali Shopping Complex, Seef (1758 3373) Open Sat-Wed noon-midnight; Thu-Fri noon-2am Average BD20

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Middle Eastern Kosebası Bahrain City Centre, Tel. 1717 2322 www.kosebasi.com Kosebası (pronounced koshe-bashi) serves traditional Turkish mezes and main dishes true to original Southern Anatolian recipes. The centerpieces of the restaurant are a lovely ornated oven and an open charcoal grill. Al Abraaj Budaiya (1759 5656) Open daily noon-midnight Al Arisha Um Al Hassan (1772 5414) Open daily noon-3pm, 7pm-midnight

L’Sultan L’Hotel, Seef (1756 7222) Open daily noon-midnight

Baan Saeng Thai Sh Isa Avenue, Adliya Open daily 11.30am-3pm, 6pm-midnight.

Laialy Zaman Nr Funland, Fateh Corniche (1729 3097) Open daily 11am-4am

Bali Orchid Nr Omar Khayyam Hotel, Gudaibiya (1718 0424) Open daily noon-midnight. Average BD7

Marmaris Avenue 28, Sanabis (1755 5909) Open daily 11am-midnight

BamBu Adliya (1771 4424) Open daily noon-3pm, 7pm-11pm. Average BD28

Maseelee Gulf Pearl Hotel, Souq (1721 0647) Open daily 5am-9.30pm

Captain Cove’s Behind Mass Computer, Gudaibiya (3975 8989) Open daily noon-3pm, 6pm-midnight. Average BD5

Mono Lebanese Budaiya Highway (1755 5262) Open daily noon-midnight Parsian Adliya (1781 1511) Open daily 12.30pm-3.30pm, 7.30pm-midnight. Average BD14 Persian Garden Seef (1758 600) Open noon-11pm Persian Room Amwaj island-the lagoon Tel. 1601 0166, Mob: 3927 6249 Opening Sat-Wed noon-midnight Thu-Fri noon-1am Average BD9

Al Arz Ramada Palace Hotel (1729 6660) Open 7pm-midnight

Rayes Fateh Corniche (1731 2700) Open daily noon-12.30am Average BD12

Al Fanar Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel, Residence and Spa (1753 1666) Open Mon-Sat 9.30pm-2am

Takht-e Jamsheed Gulf Hotel, Adliya (1774 6431) Open daily noon-3pm, 7pm-11pm

Al Hamra Delmon International Hotel (1722 4000) Open 24 hours

Tarbouche City Centre Hotel, Gold City (1722 9979) Open daily noon-3pm, 7pm-midnight

Al Mukhayam Ramada Palace Hotel Open daily 8pm-1am

Wafi Gourmet Bahrain City Centre (1779 999) Open daily 9am-12.30am

Al Shama Windsor Tower Hotel (1729 7000) Open daily 9pm-2am

Yas-e Isfahani Seef Mall (1758 1151) Open daily 10am-10pm. Average BD16

Al Yacout Novotel Al Dana Resort, Muharraq (1729 8008) Open daily 8pm-2am

Seafood

Amwaj Dajla Iraqi Mirador Hotel, Manama (1729 8008) Open daily 8pm-2am

Fareast Seafood Market Ramee International Hotel, Juffair (1772 7230) Open daily 12.30pm-11.30pm. Average BD16

Anatolia Turkish Restaurant Cyprus Garden, Budaiya (1769 0601) Open daily noon-11pm Carla’s Cyprus Garden, Sehla (1769 7687) Open daily noon-midnight Dar Al Tajine Phoenicia Tower Hotel, Hoora (1731 1167) Open daily 6pm-6pm Golestan Sheraton Bahrain Hotel (1753 3533) Open Sun-Fri 12.30pm-2.30pm, 7.30pm-11.30pm. Average BD12 Isfahani Hoora (1755 0567) Open daily noon-midnight Average BD20 Khan Al Marjan Al Safir Hotel Hotel (1782 7999) Open daily 9.30pm-2am

Fish Market Al Bander Hotel and Resort (1770 1201) Open daily 12.30pm-11.30pm Average BD25 La Marine Bugerland Building, Budaiya (1759 5777) Open daily 1pm-midnight Sheza Seafood Market Sheza Tower Hotel, Diplomatic Area (1753 3336) Open daily 12.30pm-midnight

Hash House Adliya, Block 338 (1771 5094) Open daily 11am-midnight. Average BD15 Honey’s Souq (1774 9222) Open Sun-Wed 10am-5.30am, Fri-Sat, 24hrs. Mamy Soup Exhibition Road, behind the CPR building (3919 5343) Open daily 11am-11pm. Monsoon Adliya, near Ferrari Centre (1774 9222) Open Sat-Thu noon-2.30pm, 7pm-11pm; Fri 7pm-11pm. Average BD15 Nu Asia Seef, near Al A’ali Shopping Complex (1758 7171) Open daily noon-midnight. Average BD15. Pong’s Off Exhibition Road, Behind CPR Office (1753 0800) Open daily 11am-4am. Thai Chi Bahrain City Centre, Seef (1717 9747) Open daily noon-midnight. Thai Express Jawad Dome, Budaiya (1769 3595) Open daily 10am-11.30pm Thailand Block 338, Adliya (1771 7040) Open daily 6.30pm-11.30pm, Average BD15

Steakhouses The Butcher Shop & Grill Bahrain City Centre, Tel. 1717 2323 Serves a wide variety of steaks as well as salads, burgers and seafood dishes. Integrated into the restaurant is also a fully functioning retail butchery, which enables customers to choose a specific cut and size or buy meats for their home requirements. Brazil Adliya (1782 6686) Open daily noon-3pm, 6pm-11pm. L’lle Al Areen Palace and Spa (1784 5000) Open every evening, 6pm-11pm Legendz Steakhouse InterContinental Hotel (1720 8308) Open daily for lunch and dinner

Totally Fish Bahrain City Centre, Seef (1717 9757) Open daily noon-midnight

Le Relais de Venise Son Entrecote L’Hotel, Seef (1756 7222) Open daily 12.30pm-3.30pm, 7pm-11.30pm. Average BD40

Asian

Ponderosa Steakhouse Seef - Tel. 1758 0552 Open all week from 11am - 1am

Kontiki Restaurant The Diplomat Radisson Blu, Tel. 1753 1666 Enjoy authentic dishes from Asia and the South Pacific for lunch and dinner. Or head over to the Kontiki Pool bar from 10am to 11pm.

Sizzlers Restaurant Mansouri Mansions Hotel (1771 6999) 24 hours. Average BD10

Listings

Restaurant Listings The Meat Co Block 338 (1774 2080) Open Sat-Wed 12.30pm-3.30pm, 7pm-11.30pm; Thu-Fri 12.30pm-midnight Average BD50 Mezzaluna Adliya (1774 2999) Open daily Sun-Wed 7pm-11pm; Thu-Sat 7pm-11.30pm Average BD46

French Camelot Block 338, Adliya (1771 7745) Open daily noon-midnight Average BD30 L’Avenue Seef District (1756 7212) Open daily 12.30pm-3.30pm, 7.30pm-11pm

Mexican Casa Mexicana Adliya (1771 5521) Open daily noon-3pm, 6pm-midnight. Average BD18 Margarita Mexicana Gulf Hotel, Adliya (1774 6462) Open daily noon-3pm, 7pm-11pm Senior Paco’s Adliya (1774 6462) Open daily noon-3pm, 6.30pm-midnight. Average BD18

Polynesian Trader Vic’s Ritz Carlton Hotel and Spa, Seef (1758 6555) Open daily 7pm-midnight Average BD20

Thai Royal Thai Seafood Restaurant Gulf Hotel, Tel. 1771 3000 Colonial stateliness and Asian adornment is the order of the day with high ceilings, great white pillars and multiple levels to accommodate private alcoves; it’s a grand and gracious setting. Choose ostrich, just because you can. Muay Thai Quick Meal Restaurant Juffair Next to The Pizza Company Thai Food, Tel. 7704 0454 Daily Open: 12pm-12am

Cafés Café T The Royal Golf Club, Tel. 1775 0777 Café T serves a selection of burgers, salads, fresh and ready-made sandwiches, fruit juices, milkshakes and frozen drinks. With an outdoor terrace seating up to 30 people and relaxing background music, Café T is the perfect place to meet up for a chat with friends.

PAUL Bakery & Restaurant Bahrain City Centre, Tel. 1717 2321 Seef Mall, Tel. 1758 0073 www.paul.fr Since the founding of the first small PAUL bakery in Lille back in 1889, the passion for authentic bread making has been passed on through generations. - and relax in PAUL’s unique ‘rustic-chic’ ambience.

A Lounge Adliya, Behind Monsoon (1771 0041) Open daily, 11am-2am. Average BD15 Al Bindaira Adliya (1774 4066) Open Mon-Thu, 10.30am-12.30am, Fri, 1pm-1am. Average BD12

Maya Chocolat Seef Mall, Seef District Open Sun-Wed, 10am-11pm; Fri-Sat, 10am-midnight. Average BD15 Med Café Adliya, near Carlton Hotel (1771 3088) Open daily 11am-1am. Average BD10

Chocolatiers Godiva Seef Mall, Seef District (1758 0699) Open 10am-10pm Hotel Chocolat Bahrain City Centre, Seef District (1717 9779) Open Sun-Thu 10am-10pm; Fri-Sat 10am-midnight

Albareh Art Café Adliya, Behind the Carlton Hotel (1771 3535) Open daily, 8.30am-11pm. Average BD5

Motorox Café Budaiya Highway (1759 2583) Open daily from noon-midnight. Average BD12

Al Riwaq Café Adliya, Block 338 (1771 7441) Open daily 10am-9pm. Average BD5

Palm Café Qal’at Al Bahrain Museum (1732 2549) Open daily 9.30am-7.30pm. Average BD6

Aroma Restaurant & Cafe Ground Floor, Seef Mall, Seef District Open for lunch and dinner (1758 2711)

Patisserie Valerie MODA Mall, Diplomatic Area Open daily 7.30am-9pm

Café Lilou Adliya, Block 338 (1771 4440) Open Sat-Thu 8am-11pm; Fri 10am-11.30pm. Average BD10

Skyw@alk Café Marriott Executive Apartments, Juffair Open daily 6.30am-11.30pm. Average BD12

Maya La Chocolaterie Seef Mall (1758 3368) Open daily, Sun-Thursday 10am-10pm; Fri-Sat 10am-12am

Tea Club The Lagoon, Amwaj Islands Open daily 12pm-midnight. Average BD8

Patchi Manama, near Dairy Queen (1725 0501) Open daily 9.30am-9pm

Tilly’s Jawad Dome, Budaiya Open daily 8.30am-9.30pm

RAWASI Chocola Mahooz, near Qatar Embassy Open daily 9am-1.30pm; 4pm-9pm. Fri open from 4pm-9pm

Candles Coffee Adliya, Behind Fudruckers (1771 4844) Open Sun-Thu 9am-1am; Fri 5pm-1am, Average BD12 Caramel Cyprus Gardens, Budaiya (1779 7087) Open daily, 8.30am-midnight. Average BD5. Café Ceramique Al A’ali Mall, Seef District Open daily, 9am-11pm; Fri-Sat 9am-midnight. Average BD8 Coco’s Adliya, Block 338 (1771 6512) Open daily 10am-midnight. Average BD10

Veranda Adliya, Nr HSBC bank and Adhari (1771 5868) Open daily 9.am-1am. Average BD8 Waterlemon Al A’ali Shopping Complex, Seef District (1758 1785) Open daily, 10am-11pm. Average BD6

La Papillon Manama, near Dairy Queen (1725 5542) Open daily 9.30am-9pm Lovely Memories Mahooz (1772 2533) Open daily 10am-10pm

Salvia Budaiya, Budaiya Highway Open daily 9am-1.30pm; 4pm-9pm. Fri open from 4pm-9pm

Columbus Café Bahrain City Centre, Seef District (1717 2324) Open daily, 8am-midnight. Average BD7 Crepe Café Palm Square, Budaiya Highway (7711 5566) Open Sun-Wed, 8am-midnight. Thu-Sat 8am-1pm. Average BD6 Deli France Jawad Dome, Budaiya (1769 6031) Open Sun-Thu, 8am-10pm; Fri-Sat, 8am-11pm. Average BD9 Dome Café Juffair, near American Base (1781 0180) Open 24 hours. Average BD15 Friend’s Club Adliya, 54 Bani Otbah Avenue (1771 3732) Open Sat-Wed, 10am-midnight; Thu-Fri, 10am-1am. Average BD8 Gloria Jean’s Bahrain City Centre, Seef District (1717 9262) Open Sat-Wed, 9am-10.30pm; Thu-Fri, 9am-midnight. Average BD8 House of Coffee Muharraq, Sheikh Ebrahim Centre (3662 9968) Open daily 9am-9pm, Average BD6 La Maison du Café Adliya (1771 7524) Open daily 8am-2am. Average BD12 La Ventana At the moment La Ventana is currently undergoing renovation – check this space over the coming months to find out where the new café is located and our opinion! Le Chocolat Seef, Seef District Open daily 7.30am-midnight. Average BD10 Macaron Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa (17636418) Open daily from 8am-8pm

Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa

So Brunch - Saraya, Wok and Fiamma International Buffet Selection and Live stations. BD 26/net per person inclusive of soft drinks, chilled juices, free flow of sparkling wine, red and white wine, beers and a cocktail of the day. Kids below 6 are free of charge and between 6-12 years old get 50% off. Every Friday from 12.30-4pm Tel. +973 1763 6410 Saraya - International All Day Dining International Buffet for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner and A la carte throughout the day. A la carte throughout the day, all week. Open daily from 6.30am-11pm Breakfast Buffet: BD11++ Lunch Buffet: BD12.5++ (BD15 net) Dinner Buffet: BD12.5++ (BD15 net) Tel. +973 1763 6410 Fiamma - Italian Restaurant Regional Italian cuisines with a wide selection of wines for Lunch and Dinner. Monday to Saturday (Closed on Sunday) 12:30pm-3pm (Thurs, Fri, Sat) 7-11pm Tel. +973 1763 6414 Pashawat - Arabic Restaurant (Opening Soon) Open Tuesday - Sunday (Closed on Monday) 7pm-12midnight Tel. +973 1763 6413

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Wok - Asian Restaurant Authentic Southeast Asian Cuisine. A la Carte Dinner - 7-11pm. Wednesday - Monday (Closed on Tuesday) Tel. +973 1763 6415 La Mer - Seafood Restaurant Open Daily for A la carte Dinner - 7-11pm. Large international wine selection. Tel. +973 1763 6411 Tapas Bar Open Daily for Lunch and Dinner Open from 11.30am - 12midnight Food Available between 11.30am - 3.30pm and 7pm - 12midnight Tel. +973 1763 6412 Lagoon - Pool Bar Lunch and Dinner Open Daily - light snacks; A la carte from 9am until sunset Tel. +973 1763 6416 Lobby Lounge and Macaron Pastry Shop Lobby Lounge: 8am-12midnight Macaron: 8am-8pm. French pastries, Baked Viennoiseries and Macarons. Tel. +973 1763 6418 Amber - Cocktail Bar Open Daily from 6pm-2am Tel. +973 1763 6419

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Sports, Fitness and Kids Creative Kids

Fitness/Aerobics/Spinning

Meditation/Yoga

Al Safir Fitness First The Regency The Diplomat Radisson Blu Curves (Budaiya) Ez Fit Sports Complex Image Spa & Leisure (Sheraton Hotel) The Health Club (Gulf Hotel) Nautilus (Crown Plaza) Sports Club & Spa, Ritz-Carlton Al Gosaibi Gym Ghassan’s Gym (mat and private classes available) La Fontaine Centre World Beat Fitness Centre

Art of Living 3988 8760 Dessange 1771 3999 (Yoga classes offered several times a week) Bahrain Meditation Centre Bahrain 1779 5961 (Wellness Resort) Saturdays and Wednesdays. 7pm to 8.30pm, Mixed yoga classes. Sundays and Tuesdays (Ladies Only), 10am to12pm Bayoga Centre 1772 5027 Daily yoga classes, relaxing yoga and meditation for beginners and advanced students. World Beat Fitness Centre 1761 2576 The Diplomat Radisson Blu 1753 1666 Reiki Master And Teacher Melanie 3933 0911 offers Reiki sessions and courses or www.reikibahrain.com Anubhaa Sharma anurays@yahoo.co.in

1781 3815 1332 2200 1722 7777 1753 1666 1769 1496 1769 2378 1752 4570 1771 3000 1753 0764 1758 9380 1729 3221 1769 5911 1723 0123 1761 2576

Badminton Bapco Club Telgu Kala Samithi The Indian Club

1775 3666 1727 6300 1725 3157

Basketball EZ Fit Sports Complex Bahrain Basketball Association

1769 2378 1774 1010

Bowling Al Bander Hotel & Resort Awali Bowling Centre Bahrain Bowling Association Bapco Club Funland Centre

1769 2378 1769 5809 1727 6134

1765 0079

Dance Bahrain Ballet Centre Indian Institute for Performing Arts Latin Dance Bahrain Sampaguita Club Sayaw Unlimited Dance Club Victoria Dance Centre World Beat Fitness Centre Profiles Fitness Centre Pineapple

1769 3232 1723 1717 3967 6349 3910 6589 3982 7096 3987 6215 1761 2576 1772 7766 1771 2000

Football Al Ahli Sports Club Al Hala Sports Club Bahrain Rugby Football Club British Club Dilmun Club EZ Fit Sports Complex Arsenal Soccer School

1727 7712 1734 2182 1769 5809 1772 8245 1769 2986 1769 2378 1756 1615

Golf Awali Club Royal Golf Club

Snooker Bahrain Snooker Association Jimmy’s Snooker and Billiards Club

Bahrain Badminton and Squash Federation The Country Club Al Bander Resort Nautilus (Crowne Plaza) The Diplomat Radisson Blu

1782 5301 1771 6147

Swimming Lessons British Club Dilmun Club Ritz Carlton Sports Club The Diplomat Radisson Blu

1753 1165 1745 0000 1778 0011 3944 4137

Martial Arts Japan Karate Association 3944 9628/3667 2204 Profiles Fitness Centre (Boxing for ladies) 1772 7766 Zen-Do 1761 1909 Bahrain Karate Centre 3947 7709 Goju Karate Club 3965 9510 World Beat Fitness Centre 1761 2576 Bahrain Karate-do Academy 3665 7059

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1759 3593 1770 1201 1753 0764 1753 1666

Awali Riding Club 1775 6525 Saturdays to Thursdays, 7am to 7pm. Fridays 7am to 6pm. Desert rides. Qualified instructors Bahrain Riding School 1769 0448 Daily rides 4pm to 6pm Dilmun Club 1769 2986 Sundays to Thursdays. 8am to 11am and 3pm to 7.30pm Shakhoora Riding School 1759 1103 Sundays to Thursdays, 8am to 12noon, 3.30pm to 7pm The Country Club 1759 3593 Fridays Horse riding in paddock, 1pm to 4pm Twin Palms Riding Centre 1759 1668

Bahrain Sailing School Coral Beach Club The Marina Club The Sailing Club The Yacht Club Aquatique - Organised pearl diving Al Bander Resort Bahrain Swimming Association Dilmun Club

1729 2313

1729 2662

Horse Riding

Watersports

Ice Skating Funland Centre

1769 5809

Art Classes Paint In Space 1762 6232 Chaoss 1759 2096 Dar Albareh 1771 3535/3906 9016 Celebrations 1759 5791 Bahrain Art Society 1759 0551 Indian Institute for Performing Arts 1723 1717 The Studio 3975 4863 Studio Ceramics 1759 9026 Things to Do 1759 0409

Drama Film-making workshops

3600 1777

Kids Gyms/Gymnastics My Gym, www.my-gym.com EZ Fit World Beat Fitness Centre Chaoss

1756 6566 1769 2378 1761 2576 1759 2096

Libraries Awali Library (BAPCO, Awali) British Club (Times vary) Iqra’s Children’s Library Muharraq)

1775 3666 1772 8245 1732 0955

1772 8245 1769 2986 1758 0001 1753 1666

1731 0252 1721 2700 1729 1527 1783 6078 1770 0677 1727 1780 1770 1201 1768 0867 1769 0926

Tennis Bahrain Tennis Club 1772 9561 The British Club 1722 8245 The Country Club 1759 3593 Dilmun Club 1769 2986 Gulf Hotel 1771 3000 Marina Club 1729 1527 The Diplomat Radisson Blu 1753 1666 Bahrain Tennis Club 1772 9561/1772 9756 Filipino Club Tennis Group 3952 7587

Bahrain Music Institute Kindermusik Bahrain Room to Rock

Al Areen Wildlife Park

1783 6116

Adhari Park

1740 7300

North of the Shaikh Isa Bin Sulman Highway Fun for all ages, includes a sports camp, groovy town, discovery village and indoor entertainment Children’s Health Academy of Specialised Sports

Chaoss

1759 2096 Swimming, gymnastics, dance and Taekwon-Do for children and teenagers.

Dolphin Park Corniche next to Marina Club One hour marine mammal show.

1729 3109

Funland

1729 2313

Corniche next to Marina Club Bowling and Ice Skating everyday.

Hawar Island

1731 1770 Day trips to Hawar Island, boats depart from Ad Dur Jetty at 10am daily

Kid’s Kingdom

Music Lessons

1775 6770 1775 0777

Go Karting/Racing Rally Town BIC Silver go-Karts (Tubli) Gulf Speed One (Seef)

Rugby

Squash

Cycling Bahrain Cycling Association

Bahrain Rugby Football Club 1769 5809 (Thurs) 4.45pm for girls; (Sun) 7.30pm for women Riffa Views Netball League 3630 6946

Bahrain Rugby Football Club 1770 1201 1775 3666 1782 2077 1775 3666 1729 2313

Cricket EZ Fit Sports Complex Bahrain Rugby Football Club SLC Grounds, Riffa Thursdays, Training 3pm to 5pm

Netball

Where To Go

1772 1999 1761 3144/3925 6904 1761 1785

Corniche, next to the Hawar reservation office A small outdoor playground. Good fun for young children. Open until late.

Magic Island Seef Mall

Play Centres Chakazoolu Indoor Theme Park www.danamall.net Chaoss Funland Centre (bowling, ice skating, pool) www.funlandcentre.com Mad Science Magic Island, www.seefmall.net My Gym, Softplay at Dilmun Club Lost Paradise of Dilmun Waterpark www.lpodwaterpark.com

1755 8500 1759 2096 1729 2313

1759 1136 1758 2898 1756 6566 1769 0926 1784 5100

Play Groups Chaoss, Off Budaiya Highway 1759 2096 Kindermusik 3925 6904/1761 3144 Ajyaal Montessori Pre-School Mini Storytellers, British School 3912 9585 (4 to 7 year olds) Musical Babies, Nadeen School 1772 8886 My Gym, Seef District 1756 6566 Rhymes & Chimes, Dilmun Club 3929 6848 Soft Play, Off Budaiya Highway 3965 3678 Sticky Fingers 3961 8340 Storytellers, British School 3912 9585 (7 to 11 year olds) Tots & Toddlers Group, 1772 8245 The British Club Wriggly Readers, British School 3912 9585 (for pre-schoolers) www.mumsinbahrain.net

Over 120 different games and attractions and Bahrain’s only indoor Roller Blade Arena.

Playland 1774 2266/1762 0999 Above Fuddruckers in Adliya An indoor centre full of games. Each ride costs 100 fils. Tokens available. Soft Play 3965 3678 Future Shape Dance Studio, Garden City Every Monday and Wednesday from 9.30am to 11.30am Children under the age of six months attend for free. www.softplaybahrain.com Studio Ceramics

1759 9026 Budaiya Highway Pottery painting and more. Open 9.30am to 6pm Sunday to Thursday, or by appointment. Birthday parties and private group bookings possible.

Water Garden Salmaniya 1726 2034 Near Dairy Queen roundabout A semi-filled lake with paddleboats and birds. School & Nurseries Wahooo! Waterpark Bahrain 1717 3000 Bahrain City Centre Opening Hours: Saturday to Tuesday: 11am to 8pm Wednesday: 11am to 10pm (Ladies Night 5pm to 10pm) Thursday and Friday: 11am to 9 PM

Things to know The Tourist Department (Tel. 1721 1717) is located in the gate to Manama’s souq, Bab al-Bahrain, on the ground floor next to the tourist shop, Times: 8am to 12 and 4.30pm to 6pm, closed on Friday.

Currency The Bahrain Dinar (BD) is pegged to the US dollar at the rate of US$1=BD0.377 - in other words a dinar is worth about $2.65. It is a convertible currency with no restrictions on its import or export. Tip: the Saudi Riyal (SR) is also accepted

in shops for purchases at an exchange rate of BD1=SR10 (less in hotels) and you may be given Saudi money as change.

Business Hours Friday is the Islamic equivalent of the Christian Sunday. The weekend falls on a Friday and a Saturday. Most shopping malls and commercial centres are generally open seven days a week.

Listings Schools American Curriculum

Al Hekma International Tel. 1762 0820/1762 3999 Modern Knowledge Schools Tel. 1772 7712 Riffa Views International School Tel. 1656 5000 The Bahrain School Tel. 1762 0820

British Curriculum

Clubs & Associations

Other Private Schools Al Noor International School Tel. 1773 6773 Ecole Francaise de Bahrain Tel. 1732 3770 Ibn Khuldoon National School Tel. 1778 0661 Shaikha Hessa Girls’ School Tel. 1775 6111

Special Needs

Al Mahd Day Boarding Tel. 1779 2422 British School Tel. 1761 0920 Budaiya Preschool Tel. 1779 1491 Dilmun School (elementary) Tel. 1771 3483 KG Kids Tel. 1766 3556 St Christopher’s School Tel. 1778 8108 Sacred Heart School Tel. 1768 4367 Talent International and The Infant School Tel. 1725 2346/1777 0078

Disabled Sports Federation Tel. 1778 9191 Hope Institute Tel. 1768 0815/1768 0500 R.I.A. Institute Tel. 1771 6871 The Children’s Academy Tel. 1761 3234 UCO Parents Care Centre Tel. 1767 7717

Art Societies

Things to know Taxis are easily available in the capital, Manama, and have meters but be sure to make the driver use the meter. 99% of drivers won’t switch on the meter and will try to charge you double the legal fare. Beware!

Al Dana Nursery Tel. 1725 3541 Dana Pre-school, Riffa Tel. 1777 0180 Lilliput, Budaiya Tel. 1769 4947

Confidential Tip: BD1 per five minutes in the cab is the most you should pay for an un-metered journey. If traveling from the airport or busy taxi rank, add BD2/after midnight add BD1 to the total e.g. a 10 minute drive from the airport after midnight should cost you no more than BD5 (BD2 + BD2 + BD1= BD5). Taxis do use meters and companies may use similar rates.

Avoiding Offence

Generally speaking, very short skirts and tight midriff tops are frowned upon in public, although acceptable by hotel pools, in private clubs and on the beach. If visiting a mosque, cover the body well (women should ensure that arms and legs and hair are fully covered). Shoes should always be left outside the entrance.

Essential Info 24-Hour Pharmacies Jaffer Pharmacy Tel. 1729 1039 18, Tarfah bin Al Abid Avenue, Manama 319 Nasser Pharmacy Tel. 1774 0900 63-B, Qadisiya Avenue, Manama 332 Awal Pharmacy Tel. 1777 2023 30 Shaikh Ali bin Khalifa Avenue, East Riffa 901 Muwasaa Pharmacy Tel. 1733 5666 Shaikh Mohd bin Salman Avenue, Road 205, Muharraq.

Courier & Express Delivery

Tel. 1733 0434

Tel. 1736 4100

Tel. 1734 9199

Car Hire An International Driving Permit (IDP) is required to drive in Bahrain except for visitors from Gulf Cooperation Council states, U.S.A., Canada, countries in the European Union, Australia and New Zealand. The offices of car-hire companies are easily encountered at the airport. Recommended principal rental firms include: Budget Rent A Car National Car Rental Avenue Car Rental and Leasing

Tel. 1753 4100 Tel. 1723 1156 Tel. 1771 3181

Embassies & Consulates Embassies generally open from 8am to 1pm from Saturday to Wednesday and some Arab embassies also open on Thursday. Many embassies have a number of staff on call outside these hours for emergencies. Algeria 1771 3669 Bangladesh 1771 4717 China 1772 3800 Denmark 1772 5119 Egypt 1772 0005 France 1729 8660 Germany 1753 0210 India 1771 2785 Iran 1772 2400 Iraq 1774 1472 Italy 1725 2424 Japan 1771 6565 Jordan 1729 1109 Kuwait 1753 4040 Lebanon 1778 6994

Malaysia Morocco Netherlands Oman Pakistan Palestine Philippines Portugal Qatar Russia Saudi Arabia Switzerland Syria Trade Mission of Taiwan Thailand Tunisia Turkey UAE UK UN Info Centre USA

1756 4551 1774 0566 1759 1568 1729 3663 1724 4113 1727 6099 1725 0990 1753 6709 1772 2922 1772 5222 1753 7722 1753 1166 1772 2484 1729 2578 1727 4142 1771 4149 1753 3448 1771 0333 1757 4100 1731 1676 1724 2700

Flight Information Airline offices are normally open from 8am to 12.30pm and from 3pm to around 5pm, Saturday till Wednesday. Flight Info 1733 9339 Air India 1729 6444 British Airways 1758 7777 Cathay Pacific 1722 6226 Emirates 1758 8700 Gulf Air 1733 5777 Jet Airways 1722 7114 KLM 1722 9747 Kuwait Airways 1722 3300 Lufthansa 1782 8762 PIA 1722 3808 Qatar Airways 1721 2202 Saudi Airlines 1721 1550

999 1725 3447 1779 0025 1781 2000 1782 8282 1728 8888

Telephone Helpline Intl. calls via operator Directory enquiries Directory enquiries - Intl. Other phone enquiries Speaking clock

Charitable Organisations Alia for Early Intervention 1773 0960 Bahrain Cancer Society 3960 3489/1723 3080 Bahrain Charity Society 1729 3363 Bahrain Disabled Sports Committee 1778 9191 Bahrain Human Rights Society 1753 1822 Bahrain Red Crescent Society 1729 3171 Friendship Society for the Blind 1762 4496 Hope Institute for the Handicapped 1768 0815 Islamic Enlightenment Society 1772 0053 Lions Club of Bahrain 3908 0097 Manama Rotary Club 3939 4522 Migrant Workers Protection Society 3946 5378 Overseas Workers Welfare Admin. 1721 3825 Palm Association 1779 0826/3964 3211 Riffa Cultural and Charity Society 1777 5444 Think Pink 3907 6717 BSPCA 1759 1231/1759 3479

Gallery/Crafts Al Riwaq Art Space 1771 7441 Al Jasra Handicrafts Centre 1761 1900 Art Lounge 1758 0522 Traditional crafts including palm weaving, pottery and woodwork. Bahrain Arts Society 1759 0551 Thursdays drawing and painting for Children, 18 hours @ BD25, 10am to 12pm Saturdays and Mondays drawing and Painting for adults, 18 hours @ BD30, 3pm to 7pm. Bahrain Pottery Society 1778 6898 Clay pottery, ceramic and painting lessons - Saturdays and Mondays, 5pm. Crafts Centre Gallery and Workshop 1756 8032 Arabic calligraphy Caravan Galleries 3996 5853 Kerala Arts and Cultural Association 3963 9319 The Studio 3975 4863 Pottery painting and more for adults and children, open 9.30am to 6pm Sunday to Thursday or by appointment. Birthday parties and private group bookings possible. Shaikh Ibrahim Cultural 3940 2302/1732 2549 and Research Centre Studio Ceramics 1759 9026

“Help” 24-Hour Helpline for Distressed Alcoholics Anonymous Narcotics Anonymous

3987 3357 1753 0020 1753 3558

Bridge

Hospitals & Clinics Emergency American Mission Hospital (AMH) Saar Medical & Dental Clinic (AMH) Bahrain Specialist Hospital Ibn Al-Nafees Hospital Salmaniya Hospital

Scrabble Bahrain Scrabble League Bahrain Kannada Sangha Saturdays. 6.30pm.

Elham 1771 7441 La Fontaine Centre of Contemporary Art 1723 0123 The Bahrain Contemporary Art Society 1772 8046

Taxis

Nurseries and Creches

Animal Welfare Al Ahli Animal Centre 1762 2102/3965 4343 BSPCA 1759 1231 Delmon Kennels & Training 3971 7609 Jassim Veterinary Centre (Sugaya) 1723 1242 Modern Animal Health Centre (Budaiya) 1759 0908 Nonie Coutts Surgery, (Manama and Saar) 1724 5515 Pet Arabia 1759 2288 Saar Kennels 1779 2064

Bahrain Bridge Club Bahrain Bridge Committee

3960 7219 3968 7190

Darts Balouch Club Sri Lanka Club

1729 2231 1729 7878

1724 2641 1727 1157

Speech & Drama Bahrain Cinema Club Dilmun Amateur Dramatics Society Folk Poetry Society Manama Theatre Club Manama Toastmasters Club

1772 5959 1769 0926 1776 1000 1777 6489 3965 5676

Ladies Clubs American Association of Bahrain 1756 4170 American Women’s Association 1775 6075 Australian Association of Bahrain 3910 1348 Awali Ladies Association 1767 8947 Bahrain Business Women’s Society 1772 1188 Bahrain Garden Club 1772 7625 Bahrain Women Society 1782 6777 Bahrain Young Ladies Society 1727 3508 BYLS-Toastmasters Club 1762 6237 Get together for Ladies 3917 4247/3902 7892 Indian Ladies Association 3980 5372 International Ladies Group 1772 9128 Madinat Hamad Women Society 3964 3396 Contact person Amal 3987 8758 Pakistani Women’s Association 1771 0944 Second Sunday Newcomers 3927 0413/3641 1368

Language Schools Al Quran Translation 1764 5156 Bait Al Taleem 1764 3199 Berlitz 1782 7847 British Council 1726 1555 Carousel 3967 3635 Lingua English Saturdays. Mondays and Wednesdays. English Language Classes, 4.30pm to 6pm, 4pm to 5.30pm. English Language Centre 1770 0040 Lingo - Ease Language Centre Budaiya Highway 1759 0895

Social Clubs Alliance Française 1768 3295 Assamese Community 3909 1959 Awali Caledonian Society 3636 6458 Bahrain Caledonian Society 3944 0658 Bahrain Hash House Harriers 1786 2620 Bahrain Irish Society info@bahrainirishsociety.com Bahrain Kannada Sangha 1727 1257 Bahrain Round Table 3960 8568 Bahrain Rugby Football Club 1769 5809 Bahrain Welsh Society 1772 7127 Balouch Club 1729 2231 British Club 1772 8245 ext. 32 Bhatia Mitra Mandal 3960 1789 Country Club 1759 3593 Dilmun Club 1769 0926 Filipino Club 1726 2143 Indian Club 1725 3157 Karnataka Social Club 1725 4257 Pakistan Club 1725 8520 Pakistan Association 3941 5200 Royal Society of St. George 3972 6329 Saar Cultural & Sports Club 1779 0335 Shree Nayrana Cultural Society 1725 5517 Shri Gujarati Samaj 3962 4285 Sri Lanka Club 1727 6134 Wisdom Home Society 1772 7575

Wellbeing Kelly Armatage Inc. Offering counselling, life coaching and cognitive behavioural therapy sessions Mob: 3993 1399 Email: info@kellyarmatage.com www.kellyarmatage.com

Chess 151 181 191 100 140

Bahrain Chess Federation

1725 2133

Photography Awali Photo Society Bahrain Arts Society

1776 4468 3966 7751

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News Bites Englishman Wakes from Stroke Speaking Fluent Welsh

Englishman Alun Morgan bemused doctors after he woke up speaking fluent Welsh and no English following a severe stroke. Alun Morgan, 81, was evacuated to Wales during the Second World War but left 70 years ago. During his time there he was surrounded by Welsh speakers but never learned the language himself. Morgan recently suffered a stroke, but when he regained consciousness. Doctors diagnosed Morgan with aphasia, a form of brain damage which causes a shift in the brain’s language centre. Morgan, who is retired and lives with his wife Yvonne in Bathwick, Somerset, is now trying to regain his fluency of English.

Phenomenon, Remuneration and Statistics are Most Mispronounced Words in English

The British Institute of Verbatim Reporters (BIVR) is the UK’s leading organisation for professionals involved in taking down speech at court and tribunal hearings. A poll of its members found ten words that Britons consistently find the most challenging to pronounce. Completing the list are conjugal, specific, processes and development. Speakers also have a problem getting their tongue around ethnicity, hereditary and particularly.

Bizarre

News Out-of-the-ordinary news bits gathered by our Bahrain Confidential Team from around the world. Airbag for Smartphones Invented

It’s a momentary lapse that can cost hundreds. But the cracked screens that result from dropped iPhones could become a thing of the past thanks to an unlikely invention – an airbag for smartphones. The innovative technology makes use of motion-sensors that are now built into most smartphones to detect when it has entered an airborne state, so that a mini-airbag can be deployed to cushion its fall. The idea comes from the burgeoning technology department at Amazon, which won a patent for the protective system this week. The technology could also be used on electronic readers, including the online retailer’s own Kindle, as well as computer tablets and cameras.

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Huge Chocolate Train Steams Into Records Books

Belgian chocolatiers have created the world’s largest vintage steam train made out of chocolate, in an attempt to boost the country’s internationally renowned chocolate industry. The 110-foot detailed sculpture of steam-powered locomotive created by chocolatier Andrew Farrugia is made up of 2,755 pounds of chocolate and took 784 hours to complete. The train, which is on show near the Eurostar train platform at Brussels’ Gare du Midi, was created to promote the country’s chocolate industry in the face of shrinking European market.

“Gangnam Style” in Line for UK Dictionary Inclusion

He has the most-watched video in Youtube history, has become a pop sensation with a horse-riding dance craze that has swept the world and now Korean singer Psy may cement his place in popular culture with recognition from a British dictionary. ‘Gangnam Style’, Psy’s signature song, has been chosen along with ‘fiscal cliff’ and ‘Romneyshambles’ as some of Collins Dictionary’s words of the year. “We were looking for words that told the story of the year,” said Ian Brookes, the dictionary’s consultant editor. “Some words are from events that have been and gone and so are not likely to stick around ... but others are probably here to stay.”

The Bloody Truth About Serbia’s Vampire

Garlic sales are up. Wooden crosses are a hot commodity. That can only mean one thing: Vampire on the loose! But this isn’t part of a movie script or book. It’s a real-life event in the Serbian town of Zarozje, where the local council issued a public health warning that the resident vampire, Sava Savanovic, may be on the prowl. The vampire scare was sparked by reports that an old mill where the vampire allegedly lived has collapsed. According to ABC News, the town’s mayor, Miodrag Vujetic, said, “People are worried, everybody knows the legend of this vampire and the thought that he is now homeless and looking for somewhere else [to live] and possibly other victims is terrifying ...”

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Lifestyle

Horoscopes “The butterfly counts not months but moments, and has time enough.” - Rabindranath Tagore Capricorn 22 December

- 19 January Keep your shoulder to the wheel at work this month. Don’t let petty arguments among co-workers distract you. A close friend will need your help. Give him or her support. However, stand your ground when he or she makes a ludicrous request. You’ll be thanked for it later.

Aquarius 20 January

- 18 February Don’t be a follower at work this month. Now’s your chance to take the lead and show everyone what you’re capable of. A loved one will seem aloof this month, but don’t overreact. He or she just needs to be alone for a little while. Respect his or her wishes. You’ll be close again soon.

Pisces 19 February

- 20 March Life is your stage this month so make your mark wherever you go. However, don’t let your satiric nature go overboard. Remember to respect other people’s feelings. Show compassion to a friend in need later in the month. He or she is counting on you for advice.

Aries 21 March - 19 April

Your forceful manner makes waves in the workplace. Keep your opinions to yourself this month and you will be a lot happier from 9am to 5pm. Your personal life blossoms when an old friend comes back into your life later in the month. Leo and Sagittarius play important roles.

Taurus 20 April - 20 May

Your strong, steady nature will keep you calm during a tumultuous month at work. You won’t fall prey to coworkers’ worries. However, it’s a different story when it comes to romance. An evening with that special someone will allow you to open up and let your emotions show.

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Gemini 21 May - 21 June

You’ll feel like you’re on an emotional roller coaster when it comes to family this month. Relatives will be spending a lot of time with you and sharing their true feelings. Don’t hold your emotions in. Venting them will help bring you back to an even keel. Look to friends for relaxation.

Scorpio 23 October

- 22 November You know who you are and what you can do, so don’t be a showoff at work early in the month. It can make you look foolish in front of your boss. Family matters are of prime importance this month. Show loved ones how much you care — even if they do drive you crazy at times.

Cancer 22 June - 22 July

Bask in the glory at work this month as you successfully complete a difficult project. Your superiors will be impressed. Your social life improves and your phone won’t stop ringing. Friends you haven’t heard from in quite a long time will be in touch. Taurus and Gemini are involved.

Leo 23 July - 21 August

Your outgoing personality is a hit with superiors at work. They need someone to go after the heavy hitters and it very well could be you. Your loyalty to a good friend could put you in a difficult situation this month. Don’t lose someone close to you just because you’re feeling impetuous.

Virgo 22 August -

21 September Even though it may be hard for you, you’re going to have to sit still when it comes to a family event this month. Let relatives make the plans and only give your input if asked. It all will work out for the best. A friend will look to you for advice later in the month. Try not to be judgmental.

Libra 22 September

- 22 October Don’t let work get you down this month. It’s only a job; so many more important things go on after 5pm. Romance blossoms later in the month. You’ll be swept off your feet when you least expect it by someone whom you never thought could interest you. Gemini and Aries are involved.

Sagittarius 23 November -

21 December Don’t let a mistake at work get you down late in the month. Just explain yourself and correct the error. You don’t lie well, so don’t try it. Your family ties grow stronger this month. As for romance, you’re riding a wave of excitement. Enjoy it and start thinking about the future.

Impossibilities in the World 1. You can’t count your hair. 2. You can’t wash your eyes with soap. 3. You can’t breathe when your

tongue is out.

Put your tongue back in your mouth, you silly person! Ten Things We Know About You 1. You are reading this. 2. You are human. 3. You can’t say the letter “P’’ without separating your lips. 4. You just attempted to do it. 5. You are laughing at yourself. 6. You have a smile on your face, and you skipped No. 5. 7. You just checked to see if there is a No. 5. 8. You laugh at this because you are a fun loving person. 9. You are probably going to ask someone else to read this just to see if they fall for it. Have a great month. Laugh, and then laugh a little more and sing!

“Do not regret growing older. It is a privilege denied to many.”

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