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Three Winners Get Super Performance PUMA-Mobium Elite Trainers!

People 20

Poem: David Hollywood: Into Each Other’s Sights

Opinion 26 69

John R Ridley: The Power of Faith Kelly Armatage: Energy Ascendence

Regulars

8 Not to be Missed!

14 New in Town 78 Society: Out & About

Fashion and Shopping 32 36 38 52

Saks Fifth Avenue Punt Roma Bershka Gap

Beauty, Health & Well Being 56 58 60 68

Guerlain Beauty Shoot Beauty Buzz Health The Fast Diet

Juicy Pickings

16 Art Space: Imagine Fictional Architecture

and the Liberation of Ideas

Malabar Gold & Diamonds

22 Sheer Lux - Cerruti 1881 and 62 Shape Up this Summer - Oxygen Gym

Interviews

54 H&M - Beyoncé Knowles 113 Anthony Raymond: Land Rover

Cars

110 Porsche Cayman 111 Nissan Pathfinder - 2013 112 Dodge Durango

Gastro

114 Nino 115 Maki 115 Leewan Al Khor

Essential Listings

121 Recommended Restaurants, Nightspots,

Essential Info, Beauty Spots, Sports and Fitness, Clubs and Associations.

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Escape to London

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

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Letter Dear Readers,

All winter long, we have been dreaming of cool dips, warm sands and pool parties, well it’s time to bring out your most gorgeous bikini and lots of sun tan lotion because summer is finally here! Woohoo!

A new season also means, time to prep up your wardrobe! From trendy day wear to glamorous cocktail dresses we have it all covered, check through our fashion pages to see what style will be on everyone’s shopping list this season!

Wait, there’s more! Go to page 40 if you want to see what the world famous DJ Miss Nine will be wearing this summer. That’s not all! Check out page 54 for a super exclusive interview with ….. yes! Beyoncé who gives us a peep into her style this season!

Summer is also when the boots go back into the closet! This season is all about powdered candy colours - mint, pink and yellow- picture the soft hues of macroons! Tribal inspired wedges and metallics are so totally in. And if you must pick up just one, then we recommend the ankle straps! So go forth and shop!

Now is also the perfect time to get your make-up summer friendly. We are digging the au naturel beach kissed look. Want it for yourself? Then look no further go to page 56

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Summers are also about holidays and adventures and what better place to visit than UK! We are totally rooting for UK in the summer - which is all about films, festivals, exhibitions, picnics and some heavy duty shopping! Check page 72 for a ready reckoner on all that you can do in London!

Time to shape up? Then don’t miss the fitness tips from Oxygen Gym on page 62.

Our Gastro and night life section is loaded with things to do in May, there are new menu’s, and restaurant’s being launched! Barbeque nights and some great music for all you party people!

Finally, our car news this month brings you three stylish models, the all-new Nissan Pathfinder, Porche Cayman and the Dodge Durango, so get set and drive around in style!

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Poetry

Summer again

There lies the dried landscape Glittering in the sun Like powder of gold Reflecting back the caressing arms Embracing with abundance more and more from above

Marilyn Monroe

Thanks, Jim! We couldn’t agree more with you. We will surely convey your appreciation to Tony.

As a recently married bride She is surrendering and is eager To suffocate in the tightening holds Shy and submissive Awaiting and laden bare The posture remains still Devouring with lust Never ending thirst remains Annoyed if there is a wind If disrupting their pleasure Profound in enduring delight She is overwhelmed There she remains unmoving Receiving the burning cuddles Hurting but she bothers Only to be enchanting so as to satiate his hunger

Attracted towards this submissive splendor He remains glowing with love Enduring happiness remains From the very dawn, until get drained off the late night Embracing each other, retaining the warmth of long lasting passion Shemily P John, a regular reader of Bahrain Confidential is a Lecturer living in Bahrain

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I really appreciate what Tony, ‘The Dogfather’ does for animals in the kingdom. I love animals; that said I know that taking responsibility for strays is a different ball game altogether! It demands an investment of time and funds which is not easy. Despite all these odds, Tony is so dedicated to this cause. I salute him! I hope you would convey my message to him.

Jim

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Bahrain Confidential’s Makeover

I read that the makeover is back! I loved the previous makeover feature that your magazine had conducted. It’s amazing to see candidates undergo such dramatic change and not just basic restyling procedures. Just wondering when the next feature will be out. All the best!

Reem, Mahooz

Oh yes! We already have our makeover winner and hope to come out with the feature soon; but dra matic makeovers take sometime (sigh!). Nevertheless, it’s worth the wait. We didn’t see your entry though; please do participate next time!

Interpretations

Hello, I love reading the poems

by David Hollywood but find it difficult to interpret the meaning.

I do get a vague idea from the introductions that you run but it would be great if the author shares a brief interpretation as well. I appreciate that different readers would perceive different meanings. Nevertheless, some guidance would be ideal.

Sumaiya

Thank you for your suggestion, Su maiy a. In fact we have incorporated it in this issue; do let us know if it helped you understand the poem better!

K udos!

I really like your Not to be Missed section; it is like a one-stop-shop for what’s on and not in Bahrain.

It’s great that you list interesting events in a concise manner.

Keep up the good work guys!

Mahala, Juffair

Thanks, Mahala! Hope you enjoy all the events for this month!

Gossip

News

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

Kanye Spending Big Money to See Pregnant Kim Kardashian

Cheryl Cole

Cheryl Cole Looks Forward to Turning 30 Cheryl Cole says she feels 30 will be a “very empowering” age for her, after recently marking ten years in the music industry. I’m turning 30 in June,” she said. “I’ve had an incredible decade in this industry, with the highs and lows; “I feel the best I’ve ever felt.” Cheryl revealed that she has no plans to start work on new music anytime soon, claiming she is looking forward to having some time off after a hectic 2012 that saw the release her solo album, the greatest hits compilation and the tour with Girls Aloud.

Kanye West is doing everything he can to support Kim Kardashian during her pregnancy, even though he’s in Paris working and it’s costing six figures to do it. Kanye has been travelling abroad for the past few months for events, performances and to record a new album but is still hitting up Kim’s doctor’s appointments. We’re told Kanye has made at least three trips via private jet from Paris to LA (costing about USD100k total) so that he can be in attendance for Kim on her checkups. Kanye even reaches out to the doctors beforehand to discuss the appointments and to make certain his schedule allows him to be there. Kanye has also flown Kim out to Paris on a private jet so they could spend extra time together before Kim is set to give birth in July.

Kanye and Kim Kardashian

Rihanna

Rihanna and Diane Kruger Make the Comb Over a Hot New Hair Trend

Yes, Donald Trump’s hairdo of choice is actually in fashion favour - and it’s never looked so sleek thanks to Rihanna and Diane Kruger. A go-to look day or night, come rain or shine the combover is surprisingly low maintenance!

Celebrity Tweets Mariah Carey Trying to sleep but I’m watching The Perks of Being A Wallflower for the third time.

Joel Madden

Sunday Mornings remind me of coffee, doughnuts, and church.

Reese Arrested for ‘Disorderly Conduct!’

Reese Witherspoon was arrested for disorderly conduct after allegedly resisting the orders of a police officer in Atlanta, Georgia. The actress was jailed along with her husband James Toth after he failed to pass a sobriety test. The city’s Department of Corrections confirmed that the couple was arrested after Toth was stopped by a patrol car under suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. According to a police report Reese was handcuffed and briefly jailed for refusing to obey orders given to her by an officer of the law.

Victoria Justice

We are Victorious!!!!!!!

So much love!!

Me doing the Harlem Shake in my seat at the KCA’s.

Reese Witherspoon

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Jennifer Lawrence, Justin Timberlake and Lena Dunham

Jennifer Lawrence, Justin Timberlake, Lena Dunham Make the Time’s 100 Most Influential People List Jennifer Lawrence, Justin Timberlake and Lena Dunham can count themselves in some pretty rarefied company. The three are among a handful of showbiz luminaries tapped by Time for its annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. Others making the class of 2013 include director Steven Spielberg, his Lincoln muse Daniel DayLewis, power couple Jay-Z and Beyoncé, R&B crooner Frank Ocean, Christina Aguilera, Justin Bieber’s manager Scooter Braun, Grey’s Anatomy and Scandal mastermind Shonda Rhimes, The Mindy Project’s Mindy Kaling, Breaking Bad’s Bryan Cranston and talk show hosts Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon.

Non-entertainment types named to the list include President Barack Obama, Kate Middleton, NBA star LeBron James and Olympian Lindsey Vonn.

What’s On

Missed Not To Be

For more events, gastro, parties & nightlife turn to pages 116 - 120

10th and 11th May Double Dimensions

Bahrain’s well known expatriate artists, British-born Meriel Cooper-Wallace and Sita Dotinga from Holland, hold a joint exhibition of their vibrant and exciting work. Reflecting their very different styles in painting, but alluding to the Bahraini influences they both enjoy, they have called their show ‘Double Dimensions.’ Both have lived in Bahrain for over eight years and have known each other and worked together throughout that time. ‘Double Dimensions’ is open to the public on Friday 10th May from 2pm - 7pm and Saturday 11th May from 10am - 6pm.

Contact. Tel. +973 3916 3879.

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3rd May

Harley Davidson Bike Show at Bahrain International Circuit

Harley-Davidson® enthusiasts will be treated to a day of many exciting events and activities. The Bahrain Bike show competition has 2 sections, Section. A Sporster, Dyna, Softail, Vrod, Touring, CVOTM and Trike (*Minimum 80 per cent Genuine HarleyDavidson Accessories) Section. B HD Custom and Non Harley Bike.

The winners of each category will go into the finals where there will be 3 winners with great cash prizes: 1st-BD940, 2nd-BD470, 3rd-BD282 Fashion Show cash prize winners: 1st-BD94, 2nd-BD56.4, 3rd-BD37.6 Enjoy a family fun day with Harley-Davidson Bahrain.

Exciting activities include misting machines, mechanical bull, clown & balloons, Toy story characters, air brush painting, fashion show, live rock band and much more.

For details, contact: Tel. +973 1759 9006 or visit: www.harley-davidson-bahrain.com *Prices have been converted from US Dollars hence are in approximate value.

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4th May Registrations Open for Football Try-Outs of VIVA Manchester United Soccer School 2013 programme

One of the largest football scouting programmes in Bahrain for young players is underway as VIVA, in association with Manchester United brings back season 3 of the highly successful VIVA Manchester United Soccer School (MUSS) programme. The communitydriven initiative which recently played host to Manchester United legend, Denis Law who travelled to Bahrain to celebrate the launch of the campaign, will give 22 promising boys and girls, within the age-group of 13-15 years, once in-a-lifetime opportunity to attend a week-long training camp at Manchester United Soccer School in the United Kingdom. Schools across Bahrain have a chance to nominate and register their best teams until 4th May 2013 and compete in a nation-wide tournament which will be overseen by renowned coaches from Manchester United Soccer School from 17th - 18th May, 2013. 22 top players will go on to win a week of expert football training sponsored by VIVA Bahrain from 30th June - 6th July, 2013 on the Manchester United Soccer School grounds in the UK. For more information visit: www.viva.com.bh

Bahrain Quilt Project

Launched in collaboration with the Ministry of Social Development and spearheaded by the American Women’s Association (AWA), the Bahrain Quilt Project was aimed at bringing together underprivileged Bahraini women to teach them how to make quilts and enhance their skills. The quilt which is now ready and is approximately 90 blocks, measuring upto 3.2 meters in height x 11.5 meters in length, will be unveiled in May 2013. Her Excellency Dr Fatima Al Balooshi, the Minister of Social Development will be inaugurating the event.

For more details, contact.

Tel. +973 3908 5916.

What’s On

Missed Not To Be

13th May

American Women’s Association Celebrates Mother’s Day - Annual Fashion Show

9am at the Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel. BD5 for members and BD10 for non-members.

For details contact: Tel. +973 3680 0545 or email: info@awabahrain.org

For more events, gastro, parties & nightlife turn to pages 116 - 120

! sh la p S r la u c ta c e p S e h T Lost Paradise of Dilmun reveals the most exciting splash of the season with prizes up for grabs every single month culminating in a Grand Prize at the end of season 2013. Prizes like the Single & Double Pelican Kayaks, Yamaha Scooter, Yamaha Wave Runner (Jet ski) and the Grand Prize from one of the latest range of Yamaha Sports Boat are all handpicked and chosen to relate to excitement, relaxation and leisure.

That is what Lost Paradise is all about! Every person has a chance to win. Upon the purchase of a full entry ticket, each guest will automatically get a raffle voucher. Also, tickets purchased at group rates, discounted rates and other non full rate basis have an option to upgrade their tickets for a chance to win. All tickets entered will be drawn at the end of every month, and those not picked will be kept until the last draw. That’s not all! Guests can also double their chances of winning by purchasing products and getting more raffle vouchers at LPOD’s massive retail area “The Souq”. Likewise, a grand sumptuous meal that can be availed at Gilgamesh restaurant has also been prepared for this special occasion, dubbed as “The Splashtacular Meal”. With excitement, and lots of fun in mind, Lost Paradise is all set to surprise the crowd!

Lost Paradise of Dilmun Water Park is in Al Areen, near Al Zallaq, Tel. +973 1784 5100. Visit: www.Ipodwaterpark.com

From 12th till 25th May Darwish - An Altar of Poetry

An exhibition of recent works by artist Firyal Al Adhamy. The Shaikh Ebrahim bin Mohammed Al Khalifa Centre for Culture and Research announces the exhibition Darwish - An Altar of Poetry, by artist Firyal Al Adhamy which has been inspired by the poetry of Mahmoud Darwish. In Firyal’s own words, the late poet’s verses take her back to her land of origin evoking feelings of nostalgia, love and belonging and connects her to the world, known to her, of love and tears, za’atar (thyme) and pomegranate. Time: opens at 7pm.

For further information call, Tel. +973 3676 2899, +973 3940 2302.

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7th May Launch of the “ArtSpace@Hue” at Riffa Palms “India

Today” a showcase of contemporary strok es, form and style, flavour of the past with a zest of the present ... wrapped in 20 works.

Time: 7pm. For mo re details contact: Dinesh Shett Tel. +973 3914 2797 y on , +973 1721 7611 or email: artandspice2013@ gmail.com

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30th May

Sri Lankan Netball Ladies Wing Presents “Silver Nite”

The yearly fundraising event’s theme will be “Breast Cancer Awareness” along with fun events such as dances, short skits and tropical Sri Lankan buffet. On 30th May from 8pm onwards at British Club in Adliya.

For details contact: Tel. +973 1727 6134, +973 3918 5458, Official Event incharge & Club official: +973 3943 7637.

Till May End Yudi Noor’s ExhibitionKhalas, and then at Al Riwaq Art Space

During his month-long residency at Al Riwaq Art Space, Berlin-based Indonesian artist Yudi Noor continues his research undertaken during his time in the Gulf region, questioning the ambition of modernism, dramatic of nature through its relation to architecture. From 10am to 9pm daily.

For more details, contact: Tel. +973 1771 7441.

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Events

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May Dining Promotions Friday Carvery Feast at Links Lounge & Restaurant from midday to 4pm. BD18 net per person.

(Members discount applies). Kids under 12 BD9.5. New additions: Additional beverage package available, new breakfast items available, on the first Friday of every month, 4 adults eat for the price of 3. Crèche available at BD3 per child per hour.

Enjoy free kids meal every Saturday from 11am to 3pm at Links & Prego Restaurants. For every adult main course ordered, a child under the age of 12 receives a dish from the kids’ menu free of charge.

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

May Golfing Events Seve Ballesteros Trophy

Stableford on 3rd May. Tee times from 12 noon. Open to all.

Bahrain Junior Open 2013

Chill Out Movies!

Dive in, chill out and watch movies from the

comfort of your own lilo at the Royal Country Club’s new family movie nights. As the weather heats up, what could be cooler on summer evenings than floating around in the temperature-controlled pool while enjoying family-friendly movie classics like Over The Hedge and Up, as well as new releases like The Croods on the big screen? No need to book, just turn up!

When: Every Friday at 6pm Cost: Free for Members/Adult Guests: BD5/ Kids under 14: BD2.5 Round off the evening with a meal in Prego Restaurant, where you can choose from a fabulous selection of classic Italian dishes and dine al fresco on the spacious outdoor terrace overlooking the pool and gardens.

Wee Monty Family Day

Every Saturday at 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 every Monday. 1pm shotgun. Open to all.

African & Eastern Monday Madness

Night Golf Series every Monday. There is a different format each week. 6.30pm shotgun. Open to all.

HSBC Singles Stableford every Thursday. Tee times until 2pm. Open to all.

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Chill Out Movies at The Royal Golf Club

Bahrain Junior Open 2013 Youngsters competing in the under-21 and

under-16 categories will play 36 holes over two days on the Montgomerie championship course while the under-12s will play 18 holes on the Wee Monty par 3 course, 9 holes on day one and a final 9 holes on day two. There are some fantastic prizes to be won courtesy of Bahrain Golf Association! It is hoped that Qatar National Junior Team player Ali Abdulla Al Bishei will be defending his title of overall 2012 Junior Open Champion.

When: Friday, 3rd May and Saturday, 4th May Cost: BD10 per player

World Cup of Golf The ever popular annual World Cup of Golf

returns to the Royal Golf Club this month under the sponsorship of Mercedes Al Haddad Motors. Reigning champions, father and son Nigel and Faris Brough will be hoping to fly the flag again for Sri Lanka in the betterball medal tournament. Chef Theo will deliver some tasty treats from around the world at the prize presentation dinner in the Club’s Majlis function room after the event.

When: Friday, 17th May Open to All

For further information on all the above events and offers call, Tel. +973 1775 0777 or visit: www.theroyalgolfclub.com

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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. www.theroyalgolfclub.com

New In Town

Ladies Night at Wahooo! is Back with a Big Splash

Wahooo! Waterpark, Bahrain’s indoor aquatic entertainment and leisure destination is re-launching Ladies Night, where every Wednesday from 5pm to 10pm ladies get exclusive access to the waterpark – complete with party atmosphere. Enhancing the festive vibe, a female DJ will be spinning top tracks for ladies to enjoy with their friends, as they partake in a range of water-based rides and activities. As an added bonus for coming to the park, Wahooo! has partnered with Mega Cards to give guests a special summer discount. Mega Cards has stands that carry discounted mini cards and are found in malls, hotels and in various locations around Bahrain. Simply by bringing one of the Wahooo! mini-cards to the park, individual guests will receive 20 per cent off their entrance! With popular attractions like the Wave Pool, Side Winder and Master Blaster, there’s no better time for ladies to get together to enjoy a fun night out with friends. For more information on Wahooo! Waterpark, visit www.theplaymania.com and http://www.facebook.com/WahoooWaterpark

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

Culina Cooking Art

McDonalds Bahrain Announces Third Top on ‘Tastes of the World’ Tour

McDonalds Bahrain announces the launch of the highly anticipated third sandwich in its ‘Tastes of the World’ promotion – The Mexican arriving on the heels of the recently launched The Asian and The Turkish, The Mexican promises a delicious crispy chicken patty, fresh lettuce, tangy tomatoes, and cheddar cheese, topped with spicy salsa and sour cream with chive sauce.

The Mexican will be available in all McDonalds Bahrain restaurants until May 2013.

A new cooking school opens up in Bahrain! Pick up European, Asian and Lebanese courses from the many courses they offer Learn the fine art of baking including a variety of cakes and breads.

For more details, visit: www.culinabahrain.com, email: info@culinabahrain.com or call, Tel. +973 1717 8951.

Online Boutique in Bahrain - Store of Fashion

Store of Fashion, the online boutique in the Kingdom of Bahrain offers various type of accessories ranging from necklaces, bracelets to earrings and bags. Store of Fashion offers the latest trends at affordable prices without compromising on quality and they deliver to Bahrain, GCC and infact all over the world! Check out the latest trends in the fashion industry by visiting www.storeoffashion.com and enjoy your shopping experience!

Italian Restaurant PizzaExpress Launches in Bahrain

PizzaExpress, the UK-based restaurant brand has launched their first restaurant in Bahrain at the Lagoon, Amwaj Islands. Pizza lovers can now enjoy the many delicious pizza options and other Italian classic dishes from PizzaExpress’ new menu.

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Art Space

For the love of Art

Imagine

Liberation of Fictional Architecture and the Jinhyuk Ko -The Ship of Fools 2010

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Ideas.

Art Space

E Martin Tang - The Manual of Eternal Autumnal Micro-Climates for Kyoto 2012

merging from the context of architecture, the drawing has evolved from a set of basic constructive instructions to a complex notational geometric system - and an independent tool for the expression of utopias.

When liberated from convention, fictional architecture becomes an idea which can explore new formal languages, develop idealised structures, form spatial concepts, tells stories and generate atmospheres. Drawing and visualising fictional architecture is a testing ground for ideas and concepts in their purest and most concentrated form.

By not aiming to influence the built environment, the drawing unfolds its potential to communicate what has so far merely been imagined. The exhibition explores the selfsufficiency of architectural notation, which is on the verge of becoming an art form in its own right.

As universities become the think tanks of the architectural profession, several schools have been invited to share their visions and strategies of imagination. The work displayed in this exhibition offers a key-hole view of the world of ideas and allows a glimpse of the shape that the architecture of the future may take Yumi Saito - Capacitor, Lea Valley, London 2004

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Art Space James Redman - The Eternal City 2011

Kevin Kelly - Spatial Episodes of Hermetic Virtues 2010

Michael Dean - The Watcher’s House 2011

What: Exhibition -IMAGINE- Fictional Architecture and the Liberation of Ideas by Shaikh Ebrahim Centre for Culture and Research Venue: Bin Matar House Time: 7th April 2013, at 7pm. Exhibition will run till 30th June For more information contact: Email: mariyana.veles@gmail.com Website: www.shaikhebrahimcenter.org Tel. +973 1732 2549.

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Poetry

David

Hollywood

David Hollywood

David Hollywood’s poem asks us to reflect on whether tensions are sometimes a consequence of simply not knowing enough about those we are in conflict with. Based upon such ignorance do we occasionally demonstrate a suspicion and mistrust of strangers, and if so are we justified in determining this as an adequate ground for discord. Are we thinking because they are born way over there and are unfamiliar, that this is a fault in them? What does this do to our desires and right to roam and discover the world?

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

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Famed world over for its unique blend of sensuality and modernity, Cerruti flawlessly sculpts brilliance and refinement in all its designs and creations.

Cultured to unveil artistic spells of elegant glamour, the chic charmers are available at Asia Jewellers, Bahrain City Centre: Tel. +973 1717 9009, Seef Mall: Tel. +973 1758 7888.

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Stunning Watches

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Opinion

Letter From Bahrain

John Ridley shares the importance of prayers and believing in oneself.

The Power Of Faith John Ridley shares diet tips for mommas-to-be!

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homas Edison, the inventor of the light bulb, was one of history’s greatest achievers; whilst he is famous for his invention, he is equally famous for his earlier lack of success, saying “I have not failed; I have just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.”

Persistence in the face of repeated failure and hardship is no easy task, but history shows us that achievement is the result of faith and belief - even when faced with seemingly insurmountable obstacles.

Is there a time when giving up and moving on is the right thing to do?

Is it possible that failure of one activity can lead to success in another?

Anyone who has strived to achieve will have faced these questions, often repeatedly, the answer is never easy.

“There are times when we struggle to know what we should do, or to see a way forward; all too often if we see light at the end of the tunnel, it seems like a long way off, with many hurdles in between.”

As someone who believes in God, I’m used to questioning my faith and asking for a bit of help; why can life be so full of tribulation for some

“No matter the nature of our aspirations, be they spiritual, family, business or creative, if honourable, and sought with the right intent, we should do all we can to achieve them.” but not for others, and why are solutions to even everyday obstacles so difficult to find?”

“Whether you believe in God or not, take action by yourself when faced with adversity; problems can be solved, hurdles can be overcome - you are the agent of your own change.”

No matter the nature of our aspirations, be it spiritual, family, business or creative; if honourable, and sought with the right intent, we should do all we can to achieve them.

There will be days when the journey seems too difficult to complete, yet with faith (in one’s self and God) obstacles are cast aside, the actions that finally lead to success will seem trivial; the most fertile ground has often been cleared by fire.

Give time and energy to seek the views of others, their respect will help you believe in yourself. There are critics aplenty, listen to them, but never give up on your dreams, goals or aspirations, for you never know how right they truly are until you work to achieve them.

God promised us that, “With every hardship, there is ease,” with patience, insha-Allah, He will reveal the way to success John Ridley is a Bahrain based journalist, writer and broadcaster, he can be contacted at john@johnridley.nu or visit his website, www.ghostwriting.me

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Everyone in the Insider team works hard to deliver authoritative and inspiring editorial content and design and it’s the title’s focus on excellence which has made it a must read for many in the region.

Although Gulf Insider is distributed primarily within Bahrain, approximately 10 percent of copies are now either sold in retail outlets in other GCC countries

as well as being offered in GCC First and Business Class airline lounges and other selected outlets.

As a result of growing popularity we have just increased our print run by twenty percent, from 10,000 to 12,000 (certified) monthly copies, reaching an estimated 65,000 readers.

We hope you enjoy this latest issue, and that we produce - and you

enjoy - many more to come!

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Launched as Gulf Financial Insider in 2004, Gulf Insider is well known for its often candid and irreverent editorial style.

To view the magazine online visit

On the event of our 100th issue, we say a big Thank You to our readers, advertisers, suppliers, and loyal supporters‌

Technology Google Glass

Everyone’s talking about Google Glass, a wearable computer (if we may!) featuring all Google applications and its functions.

All you have to do is slide on the gadget like a pair of eye-glasses and activate it saying ‘Okay Glass’. The functions include photography, hands-free recording, map (directions), messaging, information search, voice-translation and more – all based on voice commands! It is available in Charcoal, Tangerine, Shale, Cotton, and Sky hues and is pretty durable but light. Though the date to pre-order the Glass Explorer edition is now over, let’s hope this gadget is made easily available soon!

Gadgets

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iTechbahrain.com’s Faisal Ebrahim gives us the lowdown on the latest tech news and gadgets to hit the market.

TDK Q35 Wireless Charging Speaker TDK’s latest wireless speaker offers great sound quality and can also be used as a charging device for any unit which is compatible with Qi technology.

To charge it, you just have to place the unit on top of the wireless cube.

Its Bluetooth v2.1 technology feature allows music to be played even without wired connections. With a rechargeable battery offering a good six hours of portable audio, this gadget is ideal for music enthusiasts.

Canon PowerShot S100

A sophisticated pocket-friendly point-and-shoot digital camera that has the power, advanced users and enthusiasts need to create standout images. It incorporates the Canon HS SYSTEM, now featuring the new DIGIC 5 Image Processor for enhanced image quality and amazing low-light performance. The fast f/2.0 lens helps you tackle unfavourable lighting and capture breathtaking portraits with beautiful, shallow depth-of-field. 12.1 Megapixels ensure crisp, richly detailed images, and a 5x Optical Zoom that provides an excellent all-around range to shoot near or far.

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Eurostar ePad Femme

The world’s first tablet made exclusively for women, this 8-inch capacitive screen tab adapts to a modern woman’s diverse lifestyle. It comes in a light shade of pink, features 16 GB ROM flash storage space and is powered by the latest 4.0 version of the Android Ice Cream OS. In addition to preloaded apps that include Google Talk, Android Market, Facebook, Twitter, Skype, YouTube, Gmail, Dictionary, Encyclopedia and games; the tablet also has women centric applications like yoga, fitness, cooking, health and entertainment. Other accessories include a power adapter, ear phones, USB cable, various capacity Micro SD cards and a leather case.

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Fashion

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1. Mawi Double Bracelet BD241 2. Mawi Daisy Earring BD152 3. Emilio Pucci Long Sleeve Shirt BD725 4. Emilio Pucci Pajama Trouser BD412 5. Emilio Pucci Bag BD775 6. Christian Louboutin Paulina 100 Patent BD250 7. Alexander McQueen Skull Pelle Sandal BD303 8. Alexander McQueen Heroine Satchel BD908 9. Stella McCartney Shaggy Falabella Deer Clutch BD280

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1. ChloĂŠ Dress BD483 2. Lace Trapeze Dress by Notte by Marchesa BD277 3. Lanvin Robe Dress BD1,396 4. Marni Studded Clutch BD467 5. Alexander McQueen Clutch BD861 6. Kotur Espey Clutch BD129 7. Alexander McQueen Apple & Hummingbird Skull Knucklebox ClutchBD579 8. Smythe Sharp Shoulder Blazer BD290

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Congratulations

to the winners who participated in the competitions last month! are!

The Winners Vikki LaMotta’s Wonderlift Marina Alkhamis Mary Jean Pendon Mary Smith Kay Peters Juliet Coelho Brigrada King Kathy Thomerson Sana Hobeen

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Fashion

Miss Nine Introducing Miss Nine who was in Dubai last month to spin some tunes.

Bahrain Confidential was invited to the gig and asked to run this exclusive shoot. How could we say NO?

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Beginning Miss Nine was born in Germany as Kristin Schrot and at the age of 16, she started her career – as a model.

She secured a worldwide contract with Elite Model Management.

After moving to Amsterdam, she discovered the art of DJ’ing and her passion for music eventually led her to become a DJ as well. In 2003, she became a resident DJ at the legendary Motion parties where she evolved as an artist and DJ while playing alongside masters such as John Digweed, Dave Seaman, Nick Warren and James Zabiela.

2005 was also the year that Miss Nine took to the decks as the youngest artist at the 10th edition of Dance Valley (renowned Dutch Dance Festival). At the end of 2005, Miss Nine was asked by Grammy Award winning

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DJ duo, Deep Dish to join Bullitt Bookings, the reputable agency of A-list DJs. This allowed Miss Nine to enter the forefront of the international DJ scene for the first time.

Fronting her own recording imprint, 925 Music, Miss Nine has created a home for her own releases and a vehicle with which she can sign and bring to prominence artists and music she strongly supports. Nine Sessions is Miss Nine’s monthly radio show which is broadcasted in more than 35 countries and is also available as a podcast on iTunes.

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Campaigns Alongside her soaring DJ career, Miss Nine is also an international model under her real name Kristin Schrot For all Miss Nine international press enquires please contact Vass at Urban Rebel PR Email: Vass@urbanrebelpr.com

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Neon orange cropped jacket, BD98.19, Ted Baker Monochrome stripe top, BD16.27, Topshop Monochrome print trousers, BD20.33, ASOS Black round frame sunglasses, BD12.78, Quayeyeware Australia Jewellery, vintage, stylist’s own

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Headscarf, BD20.33, Linea Print padded jacket, BD31.95, ASOS Red sheer panel playsuit, BD23.24, Topshop Red round frame sunglasses, BD11.04, Quayeyeware Australia Jewellery, vintage, stylist’s own

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Headscarf, BD20.33, Linea Print sundress, BD16.27, Sodamix Neon bag, BD37.9, Zatchels Jewellery, vintage, stylist’s own

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Striped poncho top, BD80.18, Armani Jeans Blue culottes, BD20.33, ASOS Jewellery, vintage, stylist’s own

*Approximate prices Photographer GARAZI Stylist LIZZY GARDNER Hair and Make-up AMY ROSE MACDONALD Models CHARLOTTE BURTON and STEPHANIE SLATER @ BOSS MODEL MANAGEMENT Photographer’s Assistant PATRICK DANDY

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The broken-in khakis are available in a variety of pastel colors and will help complete any stylish look of the season.

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Exclusive Interview

H&M Summer Swimwear Campaign 2013

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ach year, H&M creates a collection which raises funds for the brand, for water projects – a scheme with WaterAid* to help some of the world’s poorest communities to access a safe supply of water. This season’s H&M for Water collection is centred around the perfect summer tie-dye bikini, which comes either in a bandeau style with a halter-neck strap, or tiefronted. Popular American artist Beyoncé Knowles endorsed this collection. She shares her experience of the campaignshoot in an EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW with Bahrain Confidential.

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How was it shooting for the new H&M campaign?

I loved shooting the campaign in the Bahamas. We shot on a beach outside of Nassau and the weather was perfect. The shoot was filled with vibrant colours and was inspired by the glamour of the late 70’s.

Tell us what it was like to work with director, Jonas Åkerlund?

It was incredible to work with Jonas, again.

We had a great time shooting the television commercial for the Mrs Carter Show World Tour and so I was looking forward to working with him on the H&M campaign. He has such a great imagination and I love seeing his visions come to life.

Where does your own fierce and fabulous style come from?

Well, thanks for the compliment! I think my style comes from watching my mother since the time I was a little girl; she was so stylish.

She was the first person I saw mix high end pieces with more accessible styles and make it all work. I’m also inspired by my sister and love her bold approach.

Fashion What kind of clothes and accessories do you like to wear?

I like sexy yet classic pieces. I also fancy prints and patterns, mixing textures as well as solid colours.

How do you decide on what to wear?

It depends on how I’m feeling on a particular day and luckily I have great, honest people around me to help. My stylists Ty Hunter and Raquel Smith are an influential part of the process.

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How do you dress during the summer?

I love summers; I’m always in shorts, dresses, light and flowing fabrics, and sandals.

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Beauty

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Aqua Black is an ultrapigmented waterproof cream which can be used as eyeliner and eye shadow to offer endless eye-catching looks that will leave you looking stunning.

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Drink a lot of water regularly Stay hydrated. Make sure you finish up at least 1.5 litres daily. Nothing flushes the skin with a fresh healthy glow like water does.

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Complement this daily skincare routine with a scrub and a deep cleansing facial.

These products are best used on a weekly basis and not daily as their formulations are rather strong.

Faces is located at Seef Mall, Ground Floor. For inquiries, Tel. +973 1758 2226.

Unless otherwise stated, products are available at leading cosmetic outlets.

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Health Grab Some Nuts

Nuts are amongst the best sources of healthy fats and protein you can find. It is tasty and is a nutritious component of a healthy diet. It is always a good idea to keep a bag of nuts with you wherever you go. Munching on nuts not only helps curb appetite, it also provides a number of health benefits. This is the season to make good use of their massive dose of omega-3 fatty acids and their countless other benefits. So, go ahead and stock up on the wide variety of nuts. It is the season’s best buys!

Go Green

Green tea comes with a package of health benefits. It is filled with heart-boosting, cancer-stopping, anti-aging benefits that black tea cannot offer. Green tea boosts alertness and helps burn fat. It can help burn upto 70 calories each day. It can even fight dandruff, although only if you pour it directly onto your scalp. You may want to let it cool first!

Health Updates Hit the Dance Floor

Have you ever been shy to dance? Here is one reason to not be. Crosswords, sudoko and card games aren’t the only ways that would help keep your brain sharp. It turns out that any kind of dancing that involves complex moves is stimulating enough to give your neurons a workout.

Even the simplest moves will provide some sort of physical exercise. So stop being a wallflower and hit the dance floor on your next night out.

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Healthy Hydration

It is important to drink plenty of water every day, especially in the summer months. Liven up your water by putting in fresh clipped mint, cucumbers, or fruits. This makes water more fun to drink. It is best to drink at least eight glasses of water every day. Coconut water is also highly beneficial for the body. It is high in electrolytes and minerals that are required to re-hydrate the body. So drink up and stay hydrated!

Health Scream Tomato

Tomatoes are the superstars of vegetables. They are considered to be powerful cancer fighters. Full of Vitamin C, they are also considered to reduce the risk of asthma and chronic lung diseases. Nutrients in tomatoes make them heart-healthy, and diet friendly. They are naturally low in sodium, saturated fat, cholesterol, and calories. Eating tomatoes regularly makes your skin look great by protecting your skin from sun damage. That’s not all! They also help strengthen bones and keeps your blood sugar in balance. So think no more, add tomatoes to your everyday food to ensure a healthy life.

Flaxseed

Two tablespoons of flaxseed provides a shocking 1,800 milligrams of omega-3s. For those who do not like the taste of fish, here is your other option.

It plays a very important role in the prevention of breast cancer. Add whole flaxseeds to your salad for that extra crunch and flavour, or just simply mix it into yogurt, cereal, or oatmeal.

“Those who think they have no time for bodily exercise will sooner or later have to find time for illness.”- Edward Stanley Eat Right to Protect Your Sight

It is a known fact that carrots are good for your eyes. It promotes the overall health of the eyes. But, it is not only carrots that help the eyes; eating a diet that is rich in fruits and vegetables, especially dark leafy greens such as spinach, and kale are important for keeping your eyes healthy. One cup of spinach has almost 20 per cent of dietary fibre, which plays a great role in digestion, prevents constipation, maintains low blood sugar, and curbs overeating.

This dark green leaf also protects your brain from premature aging by preventing the harmful effects of oxidation on the brain. Also, eating fish high in omega-3 fatty acids such as salmon and tuna help in having healthy eyesight.

Do What Your Kitty does

As odd as this may sound, stretch like how your cat stretches. Stretching in the morning once you wake up boosts circulation, helps in digestion and reduces back pain. It also helps increase your flexibility and reduces stress and promotes relaxation. Morning stretches and exercises before consuming any food greatly helps in weight loss. It helps regulate your sleep/ wake cycle and regulates appetite for the rest of the day. Not only would you eat less, you would also start eating healthy.

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Health

Chris Rawlinson

Shape-up This Summer!

Chris Rawlinson, Manager & Fitness Expert at Oxygen Gym, BarBar

would be best to make the session a little lighter. We discuss what fabrics work best for the summer. Though there is no exposure to the sun while working out indoors, perspiration is a concern. “Comfort must be your number one priority,” says Chris, “I generally wear a Nike dry-fit or Adidas clima-cool because these are good at locking in sweat; Even vests are good if that’s what you’re comfortable in.” He highlights that Oxygen Gym has a gagged temperature control which ensures that it doesn’t get too hot or too cold.

There are quite a few programmes and packages being offered this season. There is a special Couples’ Membership which again brings out the family-oriented nature of Oxygen Gym. Members can also seek guidance from a registered dietician and sports nutritionist To enroll call, Tel. +973 1761 6165.

Timings: Weekdays 6am to 10pm and Fridays, 8am to 4pm.

shares workout tips with Bahrain Confidential.

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he kingdom’s first family oriented gym is all geared up to help you achieve your weight loss goals this summer.

Zumba, Body Balance, Pilates, Taekwando, Military Fitness, Kombatt, Psycho Circuit, Calories Crusher, Yoga and more; Oxygen Gym has just the right workout for you! “It is beach season,” says Chris, with a smile, “so go in for weights with high reps and do some cardio, that will help you shed those kilos.”

Small or medium weights work best with a high number of repetitions.

Is there a way to strike a balance between cardio and weights? “There are different combinations of the two,” says Chris. “The most preferred way is to do weights first followed by high intensity cardio at the end of the session.” He also talks about circuit programmes which are a mix of weights and cardio throughout the session.

For those who want to bulk up, he suggests doing weights first and steady-state cardio at the end to avoid burning too many calories.

Working out during the summer means we need to be more conscious of keeping ourselves hydrated. Chris says that the best way is to ensure intake of water while exercising and also throughout the day. “2 litres a day is a must,” he says, and adds that this doesn’t include the water you drink during your workout!

It’s a common myth that menstruating women must avoid strenuous physical activity. Chris rubbishes this but adds that women may feel a little fatigued and so it

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Tips, At a Glance Weights with cardio to burn the flab Weights with steady-state cardio to bulk up Stay hydrated with 2 litres of water a day Wear comfortable clothes when you exercise

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If You’re A Runner, Pay Close Attention!

PUMA has recently launched a new-to-market category of performance running—Adaptive Running™—with the introduction of the Mobium Elite shoe and three lucky winners have the chance to win a pair of these revolutionary trainers.

PUMA Mobium Elite is a performance trainer that expands and contracts as the foot moves.

Rooted in anatomy and inspired by nature, PUMA Mobium Elite is the result of two years of intense design and development based on how the foot moves. Considering that the foot expands in three

directions, longitudinally, laterally and vertically, PUMA’s innovative footwear adapts with the body in motion, encouraging a more natural and efficient mid-foot strike.

PUMA Mobium Elite’s Mobium Band is constructed to enhance the foot’s natural spring. Running through the outsole in a “figure eight”, it’s designed to work dynamically like the tendons in the foot; the more force applied, the more spring it returns.

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Email your answer to competition@ArabianMagazines.com and please include: age, nationality, gender and favourite section in the magazine (for internal use only).

Competition ends 31st May.

Win, Win, Win, Win, Win, Win, Win, Win, Win, Win, Win, Win The Chinese Medical Centre

Under the Medical Supervision of Bahrain Medical Group, the Chinese Medical Clinic offers a range of therapies for the holistic improvement of an individual. Therapies such as Acupunture Moxibustion, Guasha, Cupping, Tuina, Reflexology and Chiropractic offer treatments for a wide range of concerns such as facial palsy, stroke, back and neck pain, disc prolapsed, arthritis, skin rashes, depression, diabetes, hypertension and obesity. Their professional Chinese Medical Massage should not be missed - ‘The Green Treatment’ which is an excellent way to relax the mind, body and spirit. The Chest and Allergy clinic is equipped for diagnostic rapid tests, portable digital x-ray and inhalation therapy.

The centre provides colour and laser therapy and offers Bioresonance medicine for diagnosis and treatment of painful conditions of join and muscles, migraine and tension headaches, allergies, bronchial asthma, rhinitis and cough. The centre provides help in conditions like flu and infections, inflammatory skin conditions and helps resolve addiction and smoking. House calls are available. For more details contact, Tel. +973 1766 4088, +973 3677 2233, +973 3964 1997.

Reflexology

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Health

Know Your Food John Ridley in this article talks about Genetically Modified food which is flooding our markets.

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he ingredients within our food, as I discussed in the last month’s article, have become an increasingly emotive issue; over the coming months I will be providing some background information to help you reach an educated decision in what you choose to buy; this month I’m looking at genetically modified foods.

Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) are plants or animals created in laboratories where DNA from different species are combined - creating combinations of plant or animal genes that cannot occur naturally. GMOs have little in common with organic foods, which are produced using farming methods that do not use chemical pesticides or fertilisers, and are free of chemical additives in processing.

According to the biotech industry, GMOs produce higher yields and require less water, fertilisers and pesticides. These claims have allowed the industry to flood the market with corn, soy, and cotton seeds. Grown extensively in North and South America, and India, GMOs have always been controversial many choose not to consume GM food.

Opponents and proponents of GM foods have produced data to support their stance, but sufficient empirical data to accurately

assess the possible environmental damage, and effects upon human health, which will take decades to collect.

GMOs are engineered to withstand higher usage of certain herbicides; as weeds and insects have rapidly become resistant to the herbicides - that the plants were modified to withstand - more and more toxic chemicals are needed to maintain yield.

Data from the Indian and US

John R Ridley

methods under drought conditions and excessive rainfall.

In the EU, any food containing genetically modified organisms, or contains ingredients produced from GMOs, must be indicated on the label.

Products such as flour and oils have to be labelled as GM if they are from a GM source, cheese produced using GM enzymes, and meat, milk and eggs from animals fed on GM animal feed do not need to be labelled.

Last year in California, the GM industry tried to prevent the labelling of products as “free from GM”; the proponents of labelling insisted that consumers have a right to know the ingredients in the food they eat, they won the case, now the battle is being fought across the US. If what you eat is important to you, buy from shops where the staff knows the source of their products and the agricultural standards used.

Organic Foods in Seef Mall, has a knowledgeable team who are happy to make time to discuss their produce

“In the EU, any food containing genetically modified organisms, or contains ingredients produced from GMOs, must be indicated on the label.”

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governments suggest that, whilst some crops do show a yield gain in the early years, over all there is a decline, this trend in yield is explained by weeds and insects becoming immune to the ever increasing volumes of pesticides and herbicides used on GM crops.

The renowned scientific journal “Nature” published a report last year showing that soils managed with organic methods are better able to absorb rainfall and retain moisture, and have produced higher yields than “conventional and GM” farming

John Ridley is a Bahrain based journalist, writer and broadcaster, read more at http://www.ghostwriting.me He can be contacted at john@johnridley.nu

Health

The Fast Diet

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Get Thin Quick with the 5:2 Diet.

veryone is talking about the 5:2 Diet all the way from TV/ radio presenters through to doctors. It is such a big talk mostly due to the simplicity of the diet and the fact that not only can you lose the weight you desire but the added health benefits associated with it is proven to be beneficial.

So, unlike most diets where you starve yourself for a period of time, binge and then put the weight back on; this diet has a bit more. This is considered more of a lifestyle change that anyone can or should be doing according to many health experts to improve your overall well being.

The 5:2 diet also known as The Fast Diet is based on something called intermittent fasting. This involves eating normally for five days a week and “fasting” for two. On those two fasting days, you eat about a quarter of your typical calorie intake - 500 calories for women and 600 calories for men. The rest of the time you can eat whatever you want within moderation.

The book recently released in the US, was written by Dr Michael Mosley and Mimi Spencer. They claim this diet will make you lose weight faster than other standard diets - Mosley says he lost 20 pounds within a few weeks of starting the diet.

This is how it works!

First, let’s understand what happens to your body when you fast. When you don’t

eat, your body must turn somewhere else besides food for energy and begins to feed on the glucose in your blood. Once all of the glucose in your blood is eaten up, your body turns to the stored glucose - which is kept in complex carbohydrate molecules called glycogen. Finally, when all of that stored glucose is used up, your body taps into fat stores for energy and glucose.

In fact, your body might go into starvation mode, where your metabolism actually slows down in response to a decrease in calorie intake.

According to research, intermittent fasting improves learning and memory by stimulating new brain cells in the region of the brain responsible for memory, although no experiments have been performed on humans to test this theory.

It all goes back to our hunter-gatherer days, when people would go for long periods of time without food. The theory is that our brains would have needed to be even sharper in order to find food during these periods of fasting.

Studies have shown that intermittent fasting boosts the effectiveness of insulin to store glucose and breaks down fat, something called insulin sensitivity. “Increased insulin sensitivity will reduce your risk of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and cognitive decline” writes Mosley.

There are downsides to fasting, too.

“Despite its increasing popularity, there is a great deal of uncertainty with significant gaps in the evidence” Britain’s health

“Studies have shown that intermittent fasting boosts the effectiveness of insulin to store glucose and breaks down fat.”

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agency, the National Health Service, wrote on its website after the book was published in January (“The FastDiet” hit US bookshelves in mid-March).

I understand the above so how do I get started?

We do not recommend starting this diet without the supervision of a doctor and before taking the necessary tests. Understand how to weigh yourself properly and then decide what days you are going to fast.

Everyone on the diet will eat moderately and healthy for five days out of the week and limit calories for two of those days. Mosley decided to split his 600 calories between breakfast and dinner. Spencer chose to eat two meals with a few snacks in between.

Decide what foods you’re going to eat.

Choose foods that will keep you full, longer.

Your aim is to have food that makes you feel satisfied but stays firmly within the 500-600 calorie allowance - the best option to achieve this are foods that are high in protein and low glycemic index. This includes foods like oatmeal, granola, nuts, seeds, beans, and eggs.

Here is an example of a 500-calorie meal: Breakfast includes cottage cheese, a sliced pear, and a fresh fig. Dinner is salmon and tuna sashimi with soy sauce, wasabi, pickled ginger, and a tangerine.

Breakfast is boiled eggs, asparagus spears, whole grain toast, and two plums. Dinner is Thai steak salad.

“When you don’t eat, your body must turn somewhere else besides food for energy and begins to feed on the glucose in your blood.”

Travel

The Tower of London

Escape To

London London is one of the most exciting and popular holiday destinations in the world. It’s a fantastic city with a wealth of history and culture that leaves every visitor wanting more. Whether it’s Royal history, architecture, sports, museums and galleries, or just a fun-filled family trip, there is something for everyone!

TOP LONDON ATTRACTIONS London Eye The London Eye offers the most spectacular views of

the city, with visibility of up to 40km in all directions. Originally built as a temporary structure, the Eye has proved to be so successful that it has just celebrated its 10th birthday.

London Eye

The Tower of London Despite the grim reputation as a place of torture and death, within these walls you will discover the history of a royal palace, an armoury and a powerful fortress.

Summer holidays in London mean sunny afternoons, long evenings, watching sunset from hilltops, festivals, cricket matches, picnics, brilliant shopping, night outs, parties … and so much more! We are totally rooting for London this summer! So get set, pack your bags, follow our must-do-guide and enjoy the vibrant capital in its warmest season!

Did you know?

Bristol is known as the “Seattle of England” because of its youth culture and fashion.

Tower Bridge

One of the most ingenious examples of Victorian engineering. The lifting bridge was designed in 1884 to allow large ships to pass unobstructed along the Thames. It is still raised and lowered two or three times a day and is just as awe-inspiring!

Tower Bridge

Did you know?

James Bond’s code “007” was inspired by the author Ian Fleming’s bus route from Canterbury to London.

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Travel

The Houses of Parliament

Westminster Abbey

An architectural masterpiece of the 13th 16th centuries, Westminster Abbey holds several key artifacts in the history of England, including the shrine of St Edward the Confessor, the tombs of kings and queens, and countless memorials. Every Coronation since 1066 has been held here.

Top Tip: Pack a picnic basket and head to HYDE PARK. It covers 142 hectares and hosts several music events during the summer. You can also do boat peddling while you are at it!

St Paul’s Cathedral

The recent renovation of Sir Christopher Wren’s masterpiece - the third largest dome cathedral in the world - has restored the building to its former glory. The glittering mosaics and intricate stone carving are breathtaking!

Top Tip: Climb the 530 steps from the cathedral floor to the Golden Gallery, also known as the Whispering Gallery, for panoramic views of London.

The Southbank Centre

and is known as the ‘Prime Meridian’. It also represents the official centre of world time – Greenwich Mean Time.

well as staging must-see sporting events and theatrical productions. It is the second largest arena in Europe after the Manchester Arena.

Did you know?

By placing your feet on either side of the line, you can stand in both the eastern and western hemispheres simultaneously.

Top Tip: Regent’s Park has over 400 varieties of roses. Stroll here on a beautiful day, and chat up dog walkers, cricket and football players or even a kindred squirrel!

The Houses of Parliament

With more history than almost any other church site in the city, the main structure of the church goes back to the 9th century, and is mentioned in the Doomsday Book of 1086.

Once a royal residence, the Palace of Westminster – more commonly known as the Houses of Parliament – has been the seat of the British Government since the 16th Century. Visitors from all over the world can visit the Parliament to attend debates, watch committees and tour its labyrinth of ancient, Gothic and modern buildings.

Thames River Cruise.

The banks of the River Thames are lined up with iconic landmarks such as Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, Canary Wharf and many more. Weaving through the heart of London, the Thames River Cruise really is the best way to see the city.

The Royal Observatory

Part of the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich, the Royal Observatory is home to the National Meridian Line. This line officially separates East from West at Longitude 0º

The 02 The O2

The O2 plays host to the most sought-after names in rock, pop and classical music, as

Buckingham Palace

A visit to Her Majesty’s place of residence is a must! Of the Palace’s 775 rooms, only the 19 State Rooms – used by the Queen and her guests for official and state entertaining – are open the public, between August and September each year.

LONDON’S TOP MUSEUMS & GALLERIES Tate Britain

Spend just a day or two in London and you could see the Elgin Marbles, Van Gogh’s Sunflowers, Rodin’s lovers and countless other ancient and modern treasures from all over the world!

The British Museum

Egyptian mummies, Roman coins, AngloSaxon weapons, the Lewis Chessmen, an Easter Island statue, the Rosetta Stone, the Elgin Marbles. These are just some of the seven million priceless artifacts on display at the British Museum.

Tate Modern

All the modern greats are exhibited here: Matisse, Mondrian, Warhol, Kandinsky, Picasso, Bacon, Cézanne, Monet, Dalí, Duchamp, Man Ray, Rodin, the Chapman brothers and many more.

Don’t Miss The Victoria and Albert Museum Somerset House The Museum of London The Royal Academy of Arts Charles Dickens, Florence Nightingale and the Churchill War Rooms are a must for all history buffs!

Tate Britain

Since the opening of Tate Modern in 2000, the original Tate Gallery building is now known as Tate Britain and is dedicated to British art from 1500 to the present day.

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Travel

DAY TRIPS FROM LONDON A little extra time on your hands? Then why not take a day trip to discover other parts of UK? Our top 5.

Did you know?

When we talk London its

Cambridge

Top Tip: Soak in some culture!

Head to Sadler’s Wells, Shakespeare’s Globe, The Old Vic, The Royal Opera House and The Kings Head Theatre for concerts, live music and theatre!

British Airways in 2013 celebrates 10 years of flights from London City Airport! The first aircraft with a British Airways tail, an Avro RJ100, took off from the Docklands airport on 30th March 2003 operating to Paris and Frankfurt. Now ten years on, the airline is the biggest operator at London City, flying to 24 destinations in the UK, Europe and USA. British Airways offers free seat selection 24 hours in advance!

Did you know?

London is home to people speaking over 300 languages.

Bath

You can tour the remarkably intact Roman baths, be awed by the stained glass windows in the beautiful abbey, and admire the gorgeous historic architecture in the city.

Oxford

One of Britain’s most famous university towns. Get a chance to see and tour some of the historic college buildings that have been featured in the famous Harry Potter films.

Did you know?

The London Olympic Stadium is the lightest stadium in the world.

Top Tip: Shop your heart out!

Head to Oxford Street, Bond Street, Regent Street, Borough Market, Spitalfields, Brick Lane, Portobello, Westfield or West End VIP for a day of shopping! Nothing like some retail therapy on a warm summer day!

Cambridge

Oxford’s main rival is the other most famous university town in the UK: Cambridge. The two cities vie for the accolade of “most beautiful university”, but the richness of history and architectural detail makes choosing a winner a difficult task.

Brighton

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This is one of Britain’s best seaside gems.

From its colourful pier, which is home to amusement park rides and candy shops, to the stunning Brighton Pavilion, which features sumptuous interior décor, the city wows the senses.

Canterbury

The cathedral city of Canterbury is just one hour from London St Pancras station but it’s a world away in terms of beautiful old buildings, quaint pubs and peace and quiet.

British Airways allows 23kg checked baggage allowance so you can shop to your heart’s content!

British Airways allows you to wine and dine on the finest quality food and drinks on board.

British Airways has tied up with over 8000 hotels for you to pick and choose from.

The customer service is prompt and provides a 24-hour support helpline!

With British Airways you can earn upto 10,000 bonus Avios!

British Airways provides you with multiple check in options- Airport, online or mobile.

With British Airways, you can plan and save while you are on holiday! You can book your flight and hotel or flight and car hire and enjoy great discounts.

For bookings visit www.ba.com

Business

Amin Law Firm & Business Consultancy

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min Law Firm & Business Consultancy has recently launched itself as one of the dynamic law firms in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The firm acts for a number of institutional clients in large multi-jurisdictional transactions, as well as for governments, corporate, professional firms and high net worth individuals.

The Firm is owned and managed by professional lawyers and legal and business consultants of the highest caliber with 25 years experience in various areas of law.

The Owner and Lawyer Sana Amin, says Amin Law Firm positions itself as a top tier provider of legal and consultancy services in Bahrain. We offer a full range of legal services, including corporate, commercial, housing projects, funds, banking & finance, real estate, labour & employment, contracts, mergers, commercial and residential property, marine law, restructuring, litigation, Arbitration

“We ensure privacy and accuracy. Our method of communication relies on speed, trust and understanding.”

and dispute resolution. In addition, we have a special department for criminal law and we specialize in Company Secretary services as well as conducting due diligences.

Ms. Amin adds, the firm’s philosophy rests on providing a competitive advantage through the quality services we offer as well as the vast experience of our lawyers in various fields of law and business.

Our lawyers not only hold degrees in Law but also hold Masters of Business Administration (MBA) as well as degrees in Banking, and Economics. This unique quality makes our Firm one of the few in the Kingdom of Bahrain that combine the education and training of Law with that of Business and Banking.

On top of that, our lawyers hold certificate of Proficiency in the English Language. This, in addition to being fluent in the Arabic language, makes our firm stand out in the market as being top bi-lingual.

Our team’s practical experience ranges for instance from work in Arbitration, Civil & Commercial Law, Company Law, Contracts, Telecommunications, Shipping, Real Estate, Banking, the Education Sector, Board Secretarial, and Corporate Governance.

Our mission is to provide the most competitive, added value, high quality professional legal and business services in the Kingdom of Bahrain by overcoming the shortcomings in the market in order to offer a level of security and trust for investors and projects in relation to the legislations and regulations.

Further, our clients are the most valued asset to us. We ensure privacy and accuracy.

Our method of communication relies on speed, trust and understanding

Tel. +973 1784 1222 • www.aminlawfirm.net

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Society

Society

If you don’t spot a picture of yourself or your friends on our Society Pages, you can always check our online newsletter which is updated regularly. Visit www.FashionArabia.net

Mövenpick’s Discover Asia

The launch of the Thai Food and Cultural Festival took place at the Mövenpick Hotel on 23rd March.

The event took place under the umbrella of the Thai Embassy in partnership with Oman Air. Chris, Justin and Christian

HE Ghanim bin Fadi Al Buainain and HE Vichai Varasirikul during the ribbon cutting ceremony

Oman Air Management with HE Shaikh Dr Suleiman bin Saud bin Ali Al-Jabri

Sumaya, Heinz, Vichai Varasirikul, HE Ghanim bin Fadl Al-Buainain, HE Dhaffer Al Omran with the Thai Dancers

The diplomats Sukma, Rosita, Mala, Noor Hayati and Noor Aini

Tibor, Moayyad, Andrea, Marika and Sumaya

HE Li Chen, HE Mohan Kumar, Ahmed Rasheed Khattabi and HE Mohammed K El Akrout

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MODA Mall “Life in the Fast Lane”

MODA Mall kicked off the “Life in the fast lane” twelve day extravaganza on 15th April.

Ricki and Angel

Meryem, James and Zena

James Fiorillo

Keven, James and Celine

Angel, Shareef and James

LPOD Splash for Season 2013

The launch of LPOD Spectacular Splash 2013 took place on 24th April.

Renzo, Kaizad, Christina, Venkitesh, Issa, Tanya and Sameera

Official Launch of Samsung Smart TV

The official launch of the Samsung Smart TV was held at The Ritz-Carlton Bahrain Hotel & Spa on 22nd April.

Samsung and Techno Blue officials

Chelsea and George

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Fiamma, Sofitel Launches their New Menu

The launch of the new menu at Fiamma, in The Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa was held on 8th April.

Chef De Cuisine Stefano Tansini and Sofitel General Manager, Samy Boukhaled

Sofitel General Manager, Samy Boukhaled with Sofitel management and staff

Sofitel Bahrain, Director of Food & Beverage Charbel Hannal with Fiamma guests

Hakima and Richard

Meryem, Sanya, Nick, Samy and Abdullatif

Samy Boukhaled and guests

Apple, Katherine and Zena Williams

Fiamma guests

Jomeel and Stelan

Basel and Shereen

Coral Bay F1 Opening Party The opening party for F1 was held at Coral Bay on 18th April.

Sayed and friends

Reed, Robb and Stoi

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Priya and Daneel

Ahmed, Khalid, Mindi and Rayan

Mazen and Fatima

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Mercure Grand Hotel’s Easter Celebrations Mercure Grand Hotel celebrated Easter in style.

Kids play zone

Sparkling family brunch with entertainment

Face painting

Alba at Formula 1 Grand Prix

Alba invited guests to enjoy the Formula 1 Grand Prix 2013 that was held from 19th-21st April.

Alba staff

Guests at the event

Alba staff

Enjoying the F1

Jaguar at Bahrain Boat Show

Jaguar displayed some of the latest models at the Bahrain Boat Show that took place in Amwaj Marina.

Diana, Omar and Miral

Estrella, Tomacita, Diana and Miral

Lito, Bill, Mahmood and Rashid

Olga

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Alosra-Riffa Branch Opening Ceremony

The press conference and opening ceremony of Alosra took place at Riffa Palms on 11th April.

Duty Manager Mohd Jawad, Store Manager Hisham with colleagues

HE Hassan Fakhro at the ribbon cutting ceremony

Guests

Guests

Store Manager Hisham with colleagues

Alosra management team

McDonald’s Re-opening

McDonald’s reopened its Saar branch on 4th April.

Essam Fakhro, Abdulla Fakhro and Adel Fakhro

McDonalds management and staff

Adel Fakhro, Abdulla Fakhro, Essam Fakhro with McDonalds management and staff

Meryem, Sanya with McDonalds management

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Hakan, Abdulla Fakhro and Jamil

Benjie, Junaid, Khurshid, Hakan, Mohammed and Jamil

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Porsche 918 prototype Exclusive Preview

The exclusive preview of the Porsche 918 Prototype was held at the Bahrain International Circuit on 20th March.

Shaikh Salman Bin Isa Al Khalifa with Porsche Bahrain Team

Mathias, Mohammed and Firas

Lizzie and Rodney

Mathias, David, Mohammed Hassan and Markus

Shaikh Salman bin Isa Al Khalifa

Noora, Ali and Ali

Mohammed and Mohammed Sayyar

Morgan and Fairas

Salsa Workshop and Party

A Salsa Workshop was held at the K Hotel on 21st March

Lena and Daniel

Raluca, Eathan, Laila, Samar and Nadia

In action

Custom Designed Industrial Vehicles Launch

The launch of custom designed Industrial vehicles was held at the Motorcity showroom on 11th April.

EK Kanoo management

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Brazil Lounge

Brazil Lounge’s Friday Party was held on 29th March.

Mo and Anna with friends

Jonathan and Savannah

Eziddin and Fatma

Rafael and Laura Hussain and Tanvi

Mahmood and Adele

Mo and Anna

Ahmed, Khalid, Abdulrahman and Ahmed

Bin Hindi Launch of New HIGER

Bin Hindi launched the all new HIGER at the Royal Golf Club on 26th March.

Bin Hindi Motors management

Nawaf bin Hindi, Guo, Chinese Ambassador to Bahrain HE Li Chen, Ahmed bin Hindi, Jerry and Michael

Ahmed bin Hindi, HE Li Chen and Jerry Chen at the cake cutting ceremony Ahmed bin Hindi, Jerry and Michael

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Elie, Veronica and Noonz

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Business Professional Woman Club Bahrain Press Conference

A press conference to announce the activity of the Business Professional Woman Club – Bahrain was held at Al Jasra Handicrafts Centre on 2nd April.

Buisiness Professional Woman Club members

BIA-CBB Gala Dinner

The Bahrain Insurance Association (BIA) Gala Dinner was hosted on behalf of “Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB)” at Gulf Hotel on 26th March.

Hassan, Jijal, Kurien, Rajan, Celestine and Abdulkader

Emanuel and Fairooz

Abi and Fatima Nabeel, Ziad and Steve

Dennis, Sara and Ruan

Ziad, Fadhi Khatib and Mostafa

Saher, Oswald and Prem

Khalid, Yazed and Anas

Sudhir, Shamshudhin and Amar

Sahar, Dr Ellies and Tareq

Mark, Ruan and Charles

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National Motors Excellence Programme

The press conference for the excellence programme was held at National Motors on 18th March.

National Motors Management

Ahmed Tareef

David Lord

Nader Ebrahim

Abdulla Al Awadi

Invited media with National Motors officials

Seef Properties Annual General Meeting

Seef Properties held their Annual General Meeting at the Fraser Suites on 31st March.

Seef Properties Board of Directors

Bikers Centre Launch

The launch of the Bikers Centre was held at the Ferrari Centre in Adliya on 6th April.

Aritra, Mohammed Koheeji, Toshiyuki and Shaikh Salman Al Khalifa

Wolf group

The Bikers Club

Anne Al Zayani

Meryem and Sanya

Mahmood, Mohammed, Ahmed, Ali, Nader and Jax

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Kempinski’s Easter Brunch at Baharat Restaurant

Baharat Restaurant at Kempinski Grand & Ixir Hotel hosted the Easter brunch on 29th March.

Oonagh and Michael

Kat and Nilantha

Brian, Rachel, Debbie, Matt and Tracey

Stan and Family

Charlotte and Rose Deke

e and

Carolin

Kai, Jack, Kai and Kirsty

Edward and Bendouver

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Heathe

Dan and Mina

Mahmood and Maya

Louis

Ute, Tom, Lukas, Evelynn and Howard

Lacoste 80th Anniversary

A garden party celebrating 80 years of Lacoste was held at Block 338 on 13th April.

Nada

Nada, Othman and Mariam

Emilio, Seena, Nibz and Dj Kaz

Sara, Ali and Dania

Eric, Laura and Junaid

Ali and Celine

Alise

Salim, Sherif, Sami and Demet

Nada and Amal

Pauline and Lama

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EK Kanoo Launched the New Hyundai Backhoe

EK Kanoo launched the New Hyundai Backhoe Loader at the Motorcity showroom in Nuwaidrat on 27th March.

Waleed Kanoo

Waleed Kanoo and Fawaz Kanoo

Bashar, Adnan, Hani, Mohanthi and Zaid

Zaid and Nick

Sayed, Mahmood, Mohammed, Rasool, Arun Kumar and Mohammed

Waleed Kanoo with First Motors management and staff

Yokogawa Beach Cleanup

Yokogawa - Bahrain hosted the 2nd Beach Cleanup at Arad Fort Coast on 23rd March.

Yokogawa team with Muharraq Municipality staff

Saar Central Carnival

Saar Central Carnival was held on 30th March.

Fatima, Ameera and Baneen

Kids having fun!

Sami

Cayla

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Sofia

Rakan

Mohammed

May and Rinad

Talia Humaidan

Chora and Daniya

Talia

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BMMI Wine Tasting

The wine tasting was held on 27th March at Sky Bar in Hotel Diva.

Joan, Jilly and Billie

Kat and Nilantha

Mathew and Lili

Apple and Stephanie

Nada, Mahi, Fatya and David

Hilton and Carolina

Bary, Julie and Aedin

Michael and Oonagh

Bong, Enzo, Bipin and Jey Sonee and Anet

Julie, Judy and Antie

Behbehani Brothers Launches the New Audi S Model

Behbehani Brothers held a press conference for the new Audi S model at Amwaj on 28th March.

Vanessa and Natalia

Abdulla, Nasser and Sharif

VIVA MUSS Programme

VIVA held a press conference for the Manchester United Soccer Schools (MUSS) programme at The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain Hotel & Spa on 16th April.

CEO of VIVA Bahrain Ulaiyan Al Wetaid, Manchester United legend Denis Law with the participants from various schools

CEO of VIVA Bahrain Ulaiyan Al Wetaid with the Manchester United legend Denis Law

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InterContinental Regency Bahrain’s Earth Hour

InterContinental Regency Bahrain celebrated Earth Hour by turning off all essential lights in the hotel to support and raise awareness of the need to take action on climate change. The event took place on 23rd March.

Earth Hour

InterContinental Regency Bahrain management and staff

Earth Hour

InterContinental Regency Bahrain staff

Euro Motors Launched All-New Maserati Quattroporte

The launch of the new Quattroporte was held at Zayed R Al Zayani’s residence (Euro Motors Managing Director) on 27th March.

Majed Zayani, Khalid Zayani and Zayed Zayani Zayed Zayani and Shaikh Khalid bin Muhammed Al Khalifa

Shaikh Salman bin Isa Al Khalifa and Shaikh Ahmed bin Hamad Al Khalifa

Reem, Hala and Anood

Jasmeet

Chelsea, Paul and Nick

Zayed Zayani and Anood

HE Alberto Vecchi, Florian Mack and Paul

Mariana

Jasmeet, Edyta, Vanessa, Ivana and Mariana

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Hisham, Amal and Mohammed

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Bollywood 100 Years Pre-Party

A High profile lunch was hosted at Mala Kumar’s residence on 2nd April.

Mala and Megha

Dr Fakhria, Mala and Ahlam

Liliane, Mala and Jenan

Srijita

Shandra, Huda, Shaharzad, Mala and Shohara

Mona and Mala

Shaikh Huda Al Khalifa, Mala, Shirley and Rasheeda

Bahrain’s Top Stylist 2013

Bahrain’s Top Stylist 2013 by Green Diamond was held at BICE, MODA Mall on 13th April.

Duaa

Noora

Reem and Nadia

Fatima and Dina

Shaikha, Deena and Dana

Fatima and Jacky

Safa, Bedoor and Insi

Suzanne and Georgina Model

Stylists

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BECA’s 5th Annual Food & Hospitality Expo

The opening ceremony of the 5th Annual Food & Hospitality Expo was held at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre (BECA) on 16th April.

Aqeel Raes and Garfield John

HE Najeeb Sanoussi and HE Dr Suleiman bin Saud bin Ali Al-Jabri

HE Dr Hassan Fakhro and HE Dr Mohammad Shihabi at the opening ceremony

HE Mohammadali Siraj, HE Li Chen, HE Ahmet Ulker, Mehmet Akif and Yemen Ambassador to Bahrain

Aseel, Najah, Jehan and Ali

Chloé Spring-Summer 2013 Collection

HE Christian Testot and HE Sabine Taufmann

Crowne Plaza team

The launch of Chloé Spring-Summer 2013 Collection was held at Saks Fifth Avenue on 4th April.

During the launch of Chloé Spring-Summer Collection

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Nezar and Rayne

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Batelco’s ‘Made in Bahrain Week’

Made in Bahrain Week hosted by Batelco was held at the Boulevard Area of Al A’ali Mall on 12th April.

Dana and Shaikha

Samer

Mohammed, Ibrahim, Mona Hashimi, Aalaa and Fatima

Rehab, Nadia and Dalal

Mona Hashimi at the ribbon cutting ceremony

George and Renee

Sheryll and Ruth

Salaman, Ruwan, Salma, Bader, Hind, Lateefa and Noora

Mariam and Fatima

Nissan Pathfinder Launch

The new Nissan Pathfinder was launched at the Nissan Showroom on 16th April.

Ebrahim and Mahmood

Ian and Nick

Declan, Peter, Paul, Mohammed Almoayyed, Ian and Mohanthy

Chelsea and Rohith

Shakeeb and Hashim

Salman, Tricia and Zaid

Peter, Shetty, Mohanthy and Prabhudev

Zena and Meryem

Declan, Ali Al Sabah, Mohanthy, Peter and Suresh

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BBK’s Annual General Meeting

BBK’s Annual General Meeting 2013, was held at the Diplomat Radisson Blu on 4th March.

MOIC Representative

Alya, Jaleel, Badriya and Abeer

BBK Board of Directors

Bahraini-French Business Club (CAFB) Business Dinner

The Bahraini-French Business Club (CAFB) held their business dinner at InterContinental Regency Hotel on 12th March.

Manuel, Basim, Waleed and HE Faisal Al Hamer

Carmen, Nadine and Guilhen

Waleed Kanoo, Philippe, HE Faisal Al Hamer, Mina Lee, Walid, Abdul Hameed and Dominick

Alain and Ousama

Jawad Al Hawaj and Abdul Wahab Al Hawaj

Watch Spring Bloom at Bahrain City Centre!

The unveiling of Bahrain City Centre’s colourful fashion display for the season and the launch of the Spring Fashion campaign was held at the Central Galleria in City Centre on 3rd March.

Chelsea and Duaij Al Noaimi

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Sarah, Deepti, Duaij Al Noaimi and Ahmed

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Dessange Organised Zumbathon

The Zumbathon organised by Dessange took place at Amwaj Marina on 22nd February.

Rashed and Rafa

Ivy, Habib, Jenny, Imran and Nellia

Yasmine and Susan

Nada, Samar, Leena and Noor

Al Ghalia Team

Official Opening of Luisa Spagnoli

The launch of the new store ‘Luisa Spagnoli’ took place at MODA Mall on 21st February.

Ali, Anastasia, Romina, Abdul Rahim, Ahmed, Ambassador of the Republic of Italy to the Kingdom of Bahrain HE Alberto Vecchi and Nelly

Ambassador of the Republic of Italy to the Kingdom of Bahrain, HE Alberto Vecchi, Ali, Abdul Rahim and Ahmed

Catherine, Mohammed and Manal

Jenny, Pooja and Melissa

Cooking Class at Cucina Italiana

Cucina Italiana held their cooking class on 20th February.

Cucina Italiana Chef Fortunato Giordano with the attendees

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Al Hawaj Salmaniya Main Showroom New Working Hours Press Conference

A press conference for Al Hawaj Main Showroom new working hours was held at the Salmaniya showroom on 27th January.

Sathar, Hazem, Shyam, Abdul Wahab Al Hawaj, Jawad Al Hawaj, Mohammed Jawad and Madan

Shaker, Hazem, Shyam, Harish and Rajeev

Al Hawaj management and staff

Solo Art Exhibition by Shahnaz Fayaz

‘Reflections’ a solo art exhibition by artist Shahnaz Fayaz held at World Beat Fitness Centre and Café, Janabiya on 10th February.

Artist Shahnaz Fayaz (fourth from right), Abbas Al Mosawi (fifth from left) with World Beat Fitness Centre management and guests

Within the Shadows

A photography exhibition was held by Bahraini artist Ghada Khunji at the Bin Matar House on 3rd March.

Artist Ghada Khunji with guests

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Artist Ghada Khunji, Rihab and Fatima

Hasan Kamal and Abdulrahman Fakhro

HE Shaikha May Bint Mohammed Al Khalifa and Latifa

Society Latest society photos at www.FashionArabia.net

Ebtikar Association Launch

Ebtikar Associaton was launched on 3rd April at the Capital Club.

Adel, Adnan and Tareq Khamis Muqla, Nabeel, Khakid Ameen, Essam Fakhro, HE Ahmed Kamal and Khalaf Hujair

Ahmed bin Hindi, Khamis Muqla, Nabeel and AbdulRehab, Rahman Nadia and Dalal

Nada, Dr Nasser, Khulood and Safa

Gymboree Kids Fashion Show

The Gymboree Kids Fashion Show was held at Bahrain City Centre on 21st March.

Ahmed Zayani’s B2B Partnership Ahmed Zayani & Sons partnership with Haji Ali Haji was highlighted at the award event held by the latter, distributors for the Smartech brands in Bahrain. This event was held at the Ahmed Zayani Showroom on 4th April.

Santhosh, Shaikh Sameer, Ebrahim Al Haji, Mohsin, Fadel and Redha

Godvin

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Zayed Zayani, HRH Shaikh Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and Shaikh Abdulla bin Isa Al Khalifa

Bahrain Confidential, along with selected media, met up with Red Bulls team principal Christian Horner the day before his team won the Bahrain F1

Interview and autograph signing

BIC Tower

Jenson Button

Entertainment

Felipe Massa

Nico Rosberg The race HE Iain Lindsey and wife

Nicole, Fatima and Noor

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Amina, Jawaher and Latifa

Sarah and Neha

Dave, Andy and Dennis

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Marwa, Nayla, Reem, Razan, Yara and Haya

Kimi Raikkon, Sebastian Vetel and Romain Grosjean

Felipe Massa and HRH Shaikh Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa Al Dana and Ghadeer

Ahmed and friends Sergio Perez

Jwaher, Nizar, Mariam and Jood

Tara, Aalaa and Jara

Jaison, Keliane, Natasha, Toni and Ryan

Haya, Layla, Noora and Ester

F1 Legend David Coulthard

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Paul with Red Bull Team

Sebastian Vetel

Joyce, Sandra and Kwin

Shareef of Bahrain Confidential

Fabiane, Reem, Alnood and Silvia

Heinz and Lina

Sara, Marisa, Maram and Sally

Alia, Ali and Sharon Adrian Sutil

Entertainment Joey and Line

Formula 1 fans

Fernando Alonso

Nawal, Yasmine and Safa

Yousif, Hisham, Ahmed, Faisal and Yousif

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Hollie and Elizabeth

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Metallica at MEISEI

Metallica dined at MEISEI after the F1 Grand Prix on 21st April.

Metallica in MEISEI

Party people

Princess and friend

Guests

Guests

Mercure’s Turkish Night

Mercure Grand Hotel Seef began the ten day long Turkish Festival on 24th April.

Oya Bale

Mercure Grand Hotel Seef General Manager, Yasser Bahaa, Zena and Rebecca

George and Malini

Fowzia and Rakia Ambassador of France HE Christian Testot

Sebahat, Ozer and Yunus

Shirly and Mike

Ross and Hilary

Ahmed, Mirza and Tamer

Tamer, Russian Ambassador to Kingdom of Bahrain HE Viktor Smirnov, Vera and Ekaterina

Kiki

Nick, Gizem and Murad

Tamer, Revetta and Hussain

Myrna and Dr Rafic

Mohammed and Maha

Joy, Ella, Ivy and Jersey

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Ferrari FI Party

The Ferrari F1 Party was held at Thai Bar, The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain Hotel & Spa for the invited guests and the Ferrari team during the F1 weekend.

Ferrari F1 Party

Ahmed, Qatoob and Usma Dadabai

Moataz, Stina, George, Meher and Umar

Marwa, Mattia and Fatima

Raed, Sergio, Safiya and Hussain

Zain, Fatima, Alnood and Shahla

Qaiz Zubi and Karina

Redha and Khalil

Paul, Erica and Anthony

DJ Sami

William and Stina

Majestic Arjaan by Rotana Press Launch

The press launch of Majestic Arjaan by Rotana was held at Rotana hotel on 9th April.

Rotana’s Majestic Arjaan

Amal Harb, Omer Kaddouri and Raiz Zaban

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British Airways London’s Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 5 Celebrates its Fifth Birthday British Airways celebrated London Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 5’s fifth birthday at the Royal Bahrain Hospital on 4th April.

Ebrahim, Hussain, Dhirar, Sarah, Fatima, Zahra, Sumaya and Reema

Debbie, Hamed and Rohan

Rohan, Jacob, Dr Ravi, Ram and Dr Avneesh

Gokul and Ishani

Fay Gurlain Art Exhibition

Artist Fay Gurlain held an art exhibition at World Beat Fitness Centre and Café on 6th April.

Joshwa

Fay

Eman

Fay with her guests

Lulu Hypermarket ‘SKODA Rang de Bahrain 2013’

Lulu hypermarket presented ‘SKODA Rang de Bahrain 2013’. This event was supported by Ahmed Zayani & Sons and co-sponsored by Nokia in association with Eventscom and Nightshift Entertainment. It was held at Marina Beach on 29th March.

‘SKODA Rang de Bahrain 2013’ organiser

Guests

The organiser with Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Bahrain HE Dr Mohan Kumar

Guests

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Maha D’line Aroma & Beauty Centre 25th Anniversary

The celebrations of the 25th Anniversary of Maha D’line Aroma & Beauty Centre was held at the Riviera Palace Hotel on 6th April.

Lail and Batool

Dr Nasreen, Alia, Ghada and Huda

Maha, Ekaterina, Fadwa and Eliana

Amjad and Mariam

Eliana, Maha, Rabab and Stephenie

Hayath and Abeer

Fatiama and Khatoon

The New Cayman Launch

The launch of the new Porsche Cayman and Cayman S was held at Gulf Hotel on 15th April.

Nasser, Mike, Khalid and Fahad

Shaikh Jaber Al Khalifa and Lee

Shaikh Jaber Al Khalifa and Hussain Shirazi

Lee Newton

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Chinese Ambassador to Bahrain, HE Li Chen, Gernot Taufmann and HE Sabine Taufmann

Meryem and Melissa

Dr Pierre and Faith

Françoise, Nick, Hugh and Susie

Shaikh Abdulla Al Khalifa and Nawaf bin Hindi

Chelsea and Lee Newton

Morgan Sunderland

Business

BAC Employees and senior officials

Bahrain Airport Company Holds Award Ceremony for its’ Employees Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) held an award ceremony to honour the employees who contributed to the success of hosting the large numbers of fans during the Gulf Cup Tournament 2013 and streamlined the arrival of VIP delegates during the meeting of the Supreme Council for the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf. 96 employees from the Airport Operations Department were awarded

by Mohamed Yousif Al-Binfalah, CEO of Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), who praised the staff capabilities in managing the remarkable increase in air traffic and passengers during these events.

Business

In Brief

Diyar Homes Company Announces the Signing of Consultancy Contracts for the Second Phase of the Project Diyar Homes Company recently announced the signing of consultancy contracts for the second phase of the project with three engineering offices, namely Mohammed Salah Al Dean Engineering Bureau (MSCEB), URS Engineering, and HAJ Quantity Surveyors. This announcement came as Diyar Homes is preparing to launch phase 2 of the project which consists of around 180 villas targeting Bahraini families. Diyar Homes Company is a Bahraini company specialising in offering affordable housing solutions for Bahraini families. The Diyar Homes project is located in the Diyar Al Muharraq project, which is designed to become a self-sufficient city that contains all modern services.

Cluttons in Bahrain Achieves 75 Per cent Occupancy for Seef Corner Within Two Months of Marketing Launch

Children Educated on Toyota Safety Technologies To increase awareness and to teach the children about the safety procedures and technologies inside the Toyota cars, Ebrahim K Kanoo, the sole distributor of Toyota and Lexus in the Kingdom of Bahrain, organised an event for children at Toyota Plaza in Tubli. The activity, which was attended by more than 50 children and parents, focused on the safety instructions and procedures that should be followed while sitting inside the car and Toyota’s aim of producing safer vehicles.

Cluttons, the real estate specialist which has enjoyed a dedicated Middle Eastern presence since 1976, reported a successful leasing campaign for Seef Corner, a new retail development in Manama. The project’s high-quality design and visible, convenient location has led to unprecedented demand, with 75 per cent of units leased within the first two months of the marketing campaign.

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Business

BBBF Chairman, Khalid Al Zayani and HE Iain Lindsay the British Ambassador (middle), with BBBF committee members

British Business Forum (BBBF) Holds AGM Attended by HE Iain Lindsay, British Ambassador Bahrain British Business Forum (BBBF) held its AGM which was highlighted by the re-election of current committee members and the addition of new Bahraini committee members. Khalid Al Zayani, Chairman of BBBF presented the annual report which recapped last year’s achievements and financial report. New committee members include Adel Fakhro, Mazen Al Umran and Rick Hopper. 2013 also sees Paula Boast take over as Chairperson of the BBBF’s Special Interest Groups (SIG).

Menatelecom - A Proud Sponsor of the Sixth Annual Nasser Bin Hamad Football Championship Menatelecom, the broadband service provider in the Kingdom of Bahrain, and an investment subsidiary of Kuwait Finance House – Bahrain, continues its support for sports excellence by sponsoring the Sixth Nasser bin Hamad Football Championship. Abdul Razak Jawahery - Chairman of Menatelecom, said “We are very proud to be a contributing party to this event which underlines our dedication in supporting the Bahrain youth and sports movement especially during the most prominent youth football gathering in the kingdom”. The sixth edition of the championship has started with 16 teams vying for the title, including the top eight teams from last year’s successful event.

Jasmi’s Enma Mall Branch

Junaid for Perfumes’ Marks Successful Participation at Kuwait International Exhibition Bahrain’s renowned perfume house Junaid for Perfumes demonstrated their strong presence at the Kuwait International Perfume & Cosmetics Exhibition that was held at the Kuwait International Fair Ground (KIFG) in Mishref in March 2013. At the exhibition, Junaid for Perfumes showcased a number of their latest exquisite fragrances that included Ateeq, Hanako, Sanaya Aqua, Saraab Gold, Essence of Arabia and many more. Founded in 1910, Junaid for Perfumes still continues their deep rooted family tradition of excellence as a leading perfumery offering distinctive and unique fragrances of high and exceptional quality.

Jasmi’s Consolidates its Expansion Plans Further in the Kingdom Jasmi’s Corporation WLL is right on target with their dynamic expansion plans by the opening of their new outlet at Enma Mall in East Riffa, bringing the total number of Jasmi’s outlets in the Kingdom of Bahrain to 23. The inauguration of their new branch comes as part of their initiative to maximise their availability to Jasmi’s customers and Enma Mall proved to be an ideal location to set up an outlet.

Zain Bahrain Supports Bahrain Parents Care Home Zain Bahrain continued its CSR support with a donation to the Bahrain Parents Care Home. The cheque was handed over to Muneera Al Shahabi from the Care Home. Muneera AlShahabi thanked Zain Bahrain and Corporate Communications Manager Samya Hussain for the continuous support for the Care Home’s activities.

Alba’s Bahrainisation Drive Gets a Boost with Tamkeen’s Vocational Training Programme

Junaid for Perfumes at Kuwait International Exhibition

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Aluminium Bahrain BSC (Alba) remains confident of strengthening its Bahrainisation goals and absorbing technically skilled Bahrainis into its workforce as the company congratulated over 40 successful trainees of the Vocational Training Programme on their graduation. Tamkeen’s human capital development programmes seek to enhance the capabilities of Bahrainis to make them employees of choice.

Over 47,000 Bahrainis have benefited from more than 100 such programmes to date, with more than 15,000 served in 2012 alone – a 32 per cent over 2011.

Business

Toyota and Lexus Parts Annual Award Ceremony 2013

Ebrahim K Kanoo Recognises Toyota and Lexus Parts Division Staff Ebrahim K Kanoo had organised its annual staff award ceremony for Toyota and Lexus Parts division. The event, which was attended by Ebrahim K Kanoo’s top management, aimed at expressing the management’s appreciation and recognition for the employees’ efforts and hard work during the year 2012. Awards were distributed to recognise both the 2012 Best Performance Employees and the Long Serving Staff.

Arabian Magazines Announces Publication of the 100th Edition of its Multi Award Winning Magazine

Launched originally as Gulf Financial Insider in 2004, Gulf Insider magazine focuses on Arabian business and affairs, technology and the arts. The magazine is well known UCB Offers Students, Faculty and Staff, Google Email for its often candid and irreverent editorial style. The magazine has run interviews with and Collaboration Solutions eminent personalities such as business University College of Bahrain has entered into an agreement with Google to provide students, mogul Richard Branson and former Head faculty and staff with full access to Google Apps Education Edition. All students and educators magazine online visit of the the World Bank James Wolfensohn. The will have the opportunity to be connected to a common email, chat and calendar system, cloud To view www.gulf-insider.com magazine was recently invited to attend collaboration tools such as Google-Docs, Sites and Groups and social media tools (Google+ and interview world leaders at the World for education) which will enable them to work together and learn more effectively.

Economic Forum 2013 in Jordan.

Reflecting on its 100 issues and eight years of publication, Arabian Magazines publisher Nick Cooksey commented that everyone in the Insider team works hard to deliver honest and inspiring editorial content and that it’s the magazine’s focus on providing genuine news which has made it a must read for many in the region.

Gulf Insider is distributed primarily within Bahrain, though approximately 10 percent of copies are now sold in retail outlets in other GCC countries as well as offered in First and Business Class airline lounges in GCC and other selected outlets.

As a result of growing popularity Bahrain Post Office and Sixt rent car officials during cars presentation ceremony Gulf Insider has announced an increased Sixt Rent a Car Signs Major Lease Deal with Bahrain Post Office print run of twenty percent, from 10,000 to 12,000 (certified) monthly copies, reaching an Sixt Rent a Car, Bahrain’s leading rent a car and lease company has signed an estimated 65,000 readers. agreement with Bahrain Post Office to cater to their entire fleet of requirements by supplying 33 units of Kia Carens. The cars were recently delivered to Bahrain Post at For inquiries on Gulf Insider visit: the courtyard of Muharraq Sorting Centre. www.gulf-insider.com

Primedia International Holds its Annual Sales Conference 2013 in Bahrain More than 40 people from the sales teams of Primedia International Bahrain, Saudi and Kuwait offices gathered for the annual sales conference. The event was to celebrate the closing of the 34th edition of The Gulf Directory and the 23rd edition of Banks in Bahrain campaigns and the arrival of the 2013 Bahrain Telephone Directory and Yellow Pages.

Primedia International

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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.

BSPCA Animals

Duncan

Pouncer

Plum Munchkin

Boots

Wolly

Waffles

Diesel

Crunchie

Sally

Jonah

Zoe

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?

Dill

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

Spike

Bave

Shortars

Valentine

Sally

Sly Miracle

Snow

Dough

Champ Flower

Do you have animal concerns? Need a vet? Call Animal Care Clinic in Hamala, Tel. +973 1761 2459 or Nourie Coutts, Tel. +973 1724 5515.

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NO ONE KNOWS YOUR DRIVING PASSION LIKE ALLIED

Cars

The All-New Porsche Cayman Nick Cooksey test-drives the latest Cayman and Cayman S.

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went to Dubai last month to test-drive Porsche’s third generation Cayman range.

The Cayman was already a very good-looking car, and the latest model gets even better and is longer, wider, lighter, more efficient, and much more powerful.

I hit the road and went all the way up to Fujeirah. The Cayman S is definitely more powerful than its smaller sibling with its 3.4-litre naturally aspirated flat-six cylinder engine offering an output of 325bhp which pushes the car from 0-100km/h in 4.7 seconds with a top speed of 283 km/h. The Cayman features a 2.7-litre flat-six cylinder engine that pumps 275bhp, accelerating the car from 0-100 km/h in 5.4 seconds reaching a top speed of 266 km/h. I also hit the tracks at The Dubai Autodrome. Driving on the race track gave me a chance to push this beautiful machine as hard as I could;

something I couldn’t do on the roads with the speed-cams monitoring me! I’m pleased to say the cay handled it perfectly in every way. I loved it!

A feather touch on the accelerator and the car just zooms. The smooth turns at the curves with the windows rolled down, it gives

“A feather touch on the accelerator and the car just zooms.” you a high! The standard 18 and 19-inch Cayman wheels gives it not only a sportier appeal but also better balance and control – lateral stability and handling properties.

Coming back to the car’s design, it’s marked by precise lines and sharp sculpted edges which emphasise it’s low, sleek, sexy, extended silhouette. The door mirrors are newly positioned near the top shoulder. Not to

forget the round front lights with four-point daytime running lights or position lights, an unmistakable identifying feature of the new Cayman. At the upper end of the rear window, a unique and distinctive LED brake light spans the entire window width warning the driver in the traffic behind that they are behind a Porsche Cayman! An optional Adaptive Cruise Control is also available. It is a system that controls the distance to the car ahead in traffic and vehicle speed. There’s a Burmester sound system that comes fitted and it sounds nearly as perfect as the engine.

It must have been a tough job for the engineers at Porsche to be able to come up with such a major improvement to an already fantastic car, but somehow they managed it.

The Cayman and Cayman S are priced at BD20,800 and BD23,500 respectively

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Cars

Nissan

The ‘Next Generation SUV’ debuts in Bahrain!

Pathfinder 2013

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he all-new Nissan Pathfinder is stylishly designed and offers comfort and latest technology.

Sitting behind the wheel of this SUV is definitely a rewarding driving experience.

Introduced more than a quarter of a century ago, Nissan Pathfinder set the bar high for the generations that followed. Each successive Pathfinder design has remained true to that original premise while evolving to meet the changing needs of its owners.

This SUV combines the benefits of a modern crossover with the comfort of a larger SUV. It has a spacious interior which makes it comfortable for both the driver and passengers. The interior is fitted with good quality trimmings and has rich leather-appointed seating surfaces.

“This fourth generation Pathfinder features a 3.5-liter DOHC, V6 engine mated to a nextgeneration Xtronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) which pumps 254bhp.”

Entertainment is guaranteed with an advanced Bose 12-speaker Audio System, advanced multimedia package including bluetooth, hands-free phone system and streaming audio and an 8-inch colour touch

screen, iPod connectivity and a 9Gb Music box hard drive.

This fourth generation Pathfinder features a 3.5-liter DOHC, V6 engine mated to a next-generation Xtronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) which pumps 254bhp. There are six models – S, SL and SV each available as 2WD and 4WD. The Pathfinder has selectable 2WD, auto or 4WD lock modes for its available intuitive all-mode 4x4-i system which lets the driver choose full-time 2WD for maximum fuel economy, auto mode to automatically monitor conditions and adjust the balance of power between front and rear wheels for best traction, or 4WD Lock mode when the confidence of full-time 4WD is desired. The starting price for SV is BD12,495 For further information visit www.nissanbahrain.com

“The starting price for SV is BD12,495.”

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Cars

Dodge Durango 2013

7-Seat Luxury, 7-Star Style

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odge Durango is not your typical mid-sized SUV. This well rounded hunk of American muscle has every safety advantage possible.

The most intriguing value is the wide range of options available.

I ask Godwin D’cruz, Manager Sales & Marketing about his take on the Durango.

He says, “Designed with an eye for detail and perfection, the Dodge Durango was built to break free from the crowd.” The SUV has met the challenges of evolution with grace and is beautifully thought out and well packaged.

Let’s start with the engine. Both V6 and V8 engines are available. Personally, I would go for the V8 5.8 liter option. With this sturdy car, you can feel the difference instantly!

Besides providing better acceleration, the V8 allows for better torque. With 290 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque, backed by a mandatory five-speed automatic gear, this car is fully equipped.

Offering good efficiency, the SUV sails smoothly on the highways and if you don’t know how to use the gears, you may have a little bit of a snag trying to merge onto a busy highway.

Besides the engine this machine has intelligence including smooth 6-speed shifting, trip tronic gears,

responsive steering and reverse assistance through strategically placed cameras in the rear. It has won numerous awards and come out victorious with its safety features boasting wins with associations such as the American Automobile Association (AAA) and MotorWeek. The Durango’s optimal balance and four-wheel independent suspension adds to its overall value.

The interior is a typical American car; great comfort, convenience and value for money. Whilst cruising, one can take in some fresh air through a fully automatic sunroof and lounge in the comfort of plush soft-touch material seats. If you prefer airconditioning, this car has the perfect system for you. If you love music as I do, you can enjoy a good sound quality. You can also view DVDs (but only while parked!). The Durango features more than 30 storage areas, and a rear cargo area that matches almost 85 cubic feet.

In the Durango you won’t just like the comfort but you will also be

by Zena Williams

Godwin D’cruz, Manager Sales & Marketing, Ahmed Zayani & Sons with Zena Williams

driving in top form as the new sleek design is no longer the look of the old Durango but a fresh, handsome and lustrous vehicle.

The makers of the Dodge Durango made few compromises as it has been uniquely manufactured with all of the consumer’s needs in mind. The essential selling points are that it is physically powerful, very safe, clearly comfortable and decidedly original.

You will no doubt enjoy stepping out in style in the new Dodge Durango 2013!

Ahmed Zayani & Sons in association with Bahrain Confidential is offering readers special offers on their product range. Present the leaflet inserted in the magazine and enjoy an exclusive test drive!

Call or visit M/s. Ahmed Zayani & Sons WLL, Zinj, Shaikh Salman Highway or call, Tel. +973 1723 8822 / +973 3684 8944 for further details.

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Cars

The Iconic Land Rover General Manager, Mr Anthony Raymond shares his goals for the brand in the kingdom.

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ave you ever observed how a car enthusiast looks at cars or how he talks about them perhaps; it’s riveting isn’t it! Well, we know Anthony Raymond is passionate about all things cars from the way he speaks to us about his favourite Land Rover. “My favourite Land Rover would probably be the One Ten Defender,” he says, “one engine, forward-drive, simple technology, bullet-proof; classless!

It’s been around since 1948 and is an obvious icon; every one from a school child to an old man would identify this car from far away!” He goes on to appreciate how the Land Rover has always had a policy to try and become better than what it already is instead of trying to become something else.

“The features that I like about the newer Land Rovers is that they are designed for lesser CO2 emissions and that they offer a lot of new technology.”

We ask him about his view on the kingdom’s automobile industry and he says that Bahrain like many other parts of the

world has suffered economic problems and consequently every single car manufacturer is ensuring that it can provide as many cars to the Middle East as possible, as other more established markets go down. “We intend to produce a brand-new standalone dealership in about 12 months,” says Anthony as he shares his goals as General Manager for Land Rover. The brand is currently under the umbrella of Euro Motors

he says that Land Rover will offer customers a more diversified range. “Hopefully we will provide not just more cars but more cars to a wider range of customers.”

Anthony discusses the challenges that he and his team face. “Building a new project anywhere in the world is tough,” he says. “Introducing best business practices and integrating with local culture, generally speaking, is a challenge too. For instance, it’s a misconception that Middle Eastern customers expect poor service because that is what’s available in the Gulf. I believe that customers in this part of the world are demanding (which is a good thing!). Land Rover has a certain standard of service world-wide and we want the same for Bahrain.”

This is Anthony’s second stint in the kingdom and he believes in approaching customer concerns like they are his own.

“At least once a day I pretend like I don’t work for the firm and try and see things from a customer’s perspective; it’s the biggest lesson I’ve learned in my career.”

“Hopefully we will provide not just more cars but more cars to a wider range of customers.” but they will now have separate GMs, Financial Controllers and Offices. “We’re working towards setting-up 36 work bays, a 2-storey showroom and facility and an improved range of customer-care services.

A lot of people don’t speak well of car-care service in the kingdom, especially after the warranty period. We want to be one of the nicest places you’ve ever serviced your car at!” Sharing his plans for the next five years

For further information visit www.euromotors.com.bh

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s I e m i t y n A e m i T o n i N

Let your tummy do the talking.

With the new tempting additions to the menu, it is impossible to resist! Bahrain Confidential had the opportunity to taste Chef Patrick’s soulful creations and we have one word for it - Divine!

Simple and utterly comforting flavours, the food right from the bread basket and appetisers to the main course and desserts are a tummy full of happiness. Nino Bahrain, a part of Kharafi Global, Kuwait is located in the Seef District and is all set to impress you with their new compressed menu.

Wagyu Sausage Fonduto Homemade delicious Wagyu Beef Sausage flavoured with fennel and oregano prepared in a cast iron skillet with Nino’s mix of Italian cheese fondue. This served with warm tortilla chips is our favourite appetiser.

Pollo Verde Chicken marinated with mixed green herbs, lightly breaded and grilled. Served with Farro grain salad and light chermula aioli.

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 people available.

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Rigatoni Al Funghi Tartufo Rigatoni with wild mushrooms and aromatic truffle pesto infused with Fontina Cream Sauce. This is for all the pasta lovers.

Buratta Salad Imported Buratta cheese with preserved lemon relish and basil oil. Served with crostini and cherry tomatoes. It is a salad packed with flavours ready to burst in your mouth.

Ricotta Fritters Fried fritters are the perfect way to end a tasty meal! Especially the crisp battered fried ricotta sweetened with honey and served with ice cream is a must try.

Mexicali Gamberoni A Grade King prawns prepared with Chipotle sauce. This is served with Nino’s very own saffron butter risotto. A great pick for the prawn lovers!

Chef Patrick’s Personal Favourite Pollo Fritto Americano Tender chicken mildly seasoned and fried in flour batter American style served with mouth watering jalapeno cheddar aioli dipping sauce. You are guaranteed to keep going back for more!

For all Nino lovers, Introducing Nino’s Frequent Diner Club

Gastro The victorious Team Maki

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Maki’s ! e d a l o c c A

ed by group executive head chef, Louis Kenji Huang, Maki Chefs recently went up against some of the best in the business at the long-anticipated live sushi creation competition at Horeca 2013, in Kuwait. Chefs Louis, Ranjan, and Jaya impressed the judges with their sushi making skills. Chef Louis Kenji Huang of Maki won a gold medal for best live sushi creation and display.

Chefs Jaya and Ranjan bagged the silver and bronze medals for the same competition. Chef Louis and his team used advanced hygiene methods like those used inside Maki’s kitchens. This won them the prestigious Boecker award for ‘Best Food Hygiene and Safety’.

Maki is also celebrating its third anniversary in Bahrain from 3rd to 10th May. A range of special birthday cakes will be added to the restaurant’s menu.

Guests are invited to make birthday reservations at Maki.

Parties hosting above six guests will have one of Maki’s delicious complimentary cakes!

Leewan Al Khor Authentic Gulf Cuisine.

Leewan Al Khor, the brain child of Ms Abeer Abdul Rahman, a Bahraini entrepreneur is recognised as a top notch restaurant offering authentic Gulf cuisine.

Leewan Al Khor is a household name since the last two years for people on the Amwaj Island as well as for those who want to experience authentic Khaleeji cuisine.

The restaurant is cosy while at the same time offers a true Gulf ambience. The service is prompt and the friendly and courteous staff is ever ready to cater to the customer’s palate.

Leewan Al Khor boasts a large selection of dishes to choose from - Samboosa, machboos, biryani, safi, to name a few- these recipes have been honed and perfected over the years.

Using the best and freshest ingredients in its preparation, Leewan Al Khor seeks to please its clientele’s senses with the exotic and unique flavours that only a true Khaleeji cuisine can bring.

Open through the day till night for both lunch and dinner, Leewan AlKhor also offers weekend special lunch buffet during Fridays and Saturday and Seafood special on Tuesday nights- a must for all seafood lovers!

Leewan Al Khor delivers around Amwaj Island and nearby areas and even caters for outside events.

For more details contact, Tel. +973 1601 0666 or +973 3552 3279 or visit the website: www.leewanbahrain.com

Save the Date! Enjoy Maki’s signature 15 Magical Moments of Fusion Cuisine on 14th May, 2013!

Visit Maki Bahrain at Bahrain World Trade Centre.

Open Daily: 12pm until 11.30pm and until 12 mid night on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and public holidays Lounge Open: until 2am on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and public holidays, and until 1am on other days For reservations call, Tel. +973 1752 2733 or +973 3699 9102 or email: maki.bahrain@olivermaki.com

Try out delicious Kaifii Maki at Maki Bahrain

American Southern Style Family Restaurant & Lounge Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Serving Real American Food in The Middle East since 1997 We are located in Juffair...Come see us!

Grand Mosque Gulf Hotel

Al Jazira Supermarket

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Gastro

Gastro Calendar Chef Stefano Tansini

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The Bahrain Confidential gastro guide reveals the best places to eat.

Sofitel Bahrain Kempinski Zallaq Thalassa Grand &IxirHotel Sea & Spa Bahrain City Centre Every Saturday Saturday Seafood Market Buffet at La Mer Restaurant A seafood buffet which includes a wide selection of breads, cheeses, salads and desserts. Choose your favorite seafood item and have it cooked to your preference. Enjoy good food and drinks with your family and friends in a relaxing atmosphere surrounded by turquoise water overlooking the Arabian Gulf. Enjoy the vibrant and lively atmosphere courtesy the resident Cuban band.

Price: BD22 net per person inclusive of soft drinks. BD28 net per person inclusive of soft drinks and selected alcoholic beverages Time: 12.30pm to 3.30pm For reservation: Tel. +973 1763 6363 H6722@sofitel.com

Bushido

Friday Brunches Offering a mix of Japanese and international dishes with live cooking stations.

Free, playroom available for children.

BD19 including selected non-alcohol; BD25 including selected alcohol.

Time: 12 noon to 3pm Contact: +973 1758 3555

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Daily Tacos Trilogy For those who love the feisty food of Central America, enjoy a month of Tacos at Mezzanine Lounge.

Time:11am to 1am Price: BD6.8++ Friday Family Brunch in BAHARAT Indulge in a continental gourmet buffet! And relax by the outdoor infinity pool Time: 12.30pm to 4pm Price: BD28++, inclusive of selected beverages; BD19++ food only; children six to twelve years eat for half price, below 6 eat free Special: Family Package - two adults and two children below age twelve eat for BD70++ Daily Take-Away Cake & Sweets Menu Available at T-Spoon Time: 9am to 11pm For additional information and reservations: Tel. +973 1717 1155 or email: restaurants.bahrain@kempinski.com

The Diplomat Radisson Blue Hotel Business Lunch The business lunch features a variety of dishes and an exclusive menu for every weekday, from 12 noon to 3pm.

Whether you’re looking for an alfresco lunch at Kontiki terrace overlooking the pool, or a cozy business lunch experience at Fiddlers Green Irish Pub, the Business Lunch can be enjoyed in whatever way suits you best.

The full course menu with a glass of wine and soft drinks is at BD8 net per person.

30th May Don’t Miss - the One of a Kind Italian Experience at the Diplomat Experience Italian Aperitivo unlimited buffet for BD10 from 6pm onwards.

Accompanied by famous pianist Fabio Tolu’s live performance!

For more info call, Tel. +973 3994 5208, Email: info.diplomat@radissonblu.com

The RitzCarlton, Bahrain Hotel & Spa Sunday to Thursday Dining Pleasures meet Business Success at Primavera A three-course business set lunch. Choose among three menu options and enjoy a relaxing lunch with beautiful views over the landscaped gardens and the poolside. From 12 noon to 3pm. Price per person: BD10, subject to 15 per cent service charge and 5 per cent government levy Noon to 3.30pm, Saturday through Thursday Lunch Express at La Med Three-course menu, amid breathtaking views of the outdoor pool and the magnificent gardens.

Cost/person: BD9.5, subject to 15 per cent service charge and 5 per cent government levy For more information, contact, Tel. +973 1758 6499.

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

Strawberry - Lemon Popsicle

Gastro

Summer Coolers Strawberry Lemon Popsicle

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ummers in Bahrain have been playing peek-aboo this year but I don’t suppose anybody is complaining. The light, summery gale with cloudy skies on certain days and gleeful sun shining down on certain others keep me chirpy. To me, summers mean plenty of salads with mint-yogurt dressing, lots of fresh juices and refreshing frozen yogurt. Lately, plenty of popsicle and rejuvenating cooler recipe ideas have been doing rounds on the blogosphere and I can’t help but get inspired.

Striking combinations of fresh citrus fruits and berries are the colours that I usually go for. Not only do they look stunning in their pinks, purples and oranges, it is an instant hit with family and friends. I also insist this is the best way to ensure that children have their fill of fruit that they refuse to eat otherwise. Sugar can be easily substituted with honey or agave nectar to make it healthier and more satisfying. For this issue I have two special and easy recipes to share that include a Strawberry – Lemon Popsicle and a Watermelon-mint-rose cooler.

Makes 8 popsicles

Ingredients Fresh strawberries 250 - 300 gms, chopped Lemon juice/Lime juice - 4 tbsp Sugar - 1/2 to 1/4 th cup or honey/agave nectar as per taste Water - 1/4th cup Preparation Wash and chop the fresh strawberries and keep aside. In a blender put all the ingredients - Strawberries, sugar, water and lemon juice/lime juice. Blend well.

Pour them in Popsicle moulds and freeze overnight or atleast for 4 hours to set. Enjoy!

Watermelon-Mint -Rose Cooler Makes 2 glasses

Anita

Preparation Blend watermelon with mint leaves and keep aside. Alternately, blend only the watermelon and add chopped mint leaves to it. Pour rose syrup into glasses, some lemon juice and the watermelon - mint juice.

Top it with watermelon balls and crushed ice. Garnish it with a sprig of mint and a slice of watermelon. Simply refreshing!

These juices and popsicles would help cool you down and enjoy summer for all the colourful bounty it has to offer.

Anita is a food blogger who loves to experiment by trying out new cuisines, recipes and ingredients or simply recreating the old recipes by giving her special touch.

She is also a co-contributor to the island’s only memoir of its kind – My Beautiful Bahrain. In the memoir, Anita talks about the variety of food options in Bahrain, which according to her is a “culinary oasis’’. She writes regularly on restaurants in Bahrain and is a regular contributor to many publication in GCC. Anita blogs at www.sliceofmylyfe.wordpress.com

Ingredients Watermelon - 2 cups, chopped Mint leaves - few sprigs (use sparingly) Rose syrup - 2-3 tbsp or as per taste Lemon juice - 2 tbsp

Watermelon-MintRose Cooler

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Hospitality

Experience …

Elite Grande Hotel Steeped in grandeur.

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lite Grande Hotel offers the comfort of living large!

Located in Seef District, The Elite Grande, the all-suite hotel is just a 15-minute drive from the airport and is adjacent to Bahrain City Centre - the largest shopping complex on the island.

Elite Grande Hotel offers the highest standard of quality, service and style making your stay truly unforgettable.

The sophisticated and luxurious setting ensures a haven of relaxation in the heart of the kingdom.

Julio’s Coffee Shop

Warm and inviting, Julio’s Coffee Shop serves indulgent buffet breakfasts and signature dishes all day long. Open 24 hours daily, it’s the perfect place to grab a buttery croissant and coffee!

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Zodiac Lounge

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Located on the eleventh floor, Zodiac Lounge is an elegant, cozy venue and an ideal place to network and chill out. With its creative cocktail list and screening of the latest sports, music and fashion trends, an evening at the Zodiac will definitely be a memorable experience!

The roof top lounge of Elite Grande Hotel offers a warm ambience coupled with great music and specialty cocktails. Enjoy a distinct selection of bites amid a panoramic view of the city.

Indulgent Offers!

Every Wednesday. Latino Night Salsa, Merengue, Tango and Bachata

Every Thursday. Hot Grill Night Live Barbeque with a lavish buffet. Enjoy a succulent array of meat (lamb chops, steaks, chicken wings, shish taouk, makanek and much more) grilled to perfection!

Every Saturday. Sea Food Night All you can eat sea food buffet with live cooking

Every Monday. Bubbly Night - Ladies night Free drinks on the offer from a selected list from 8pm onwards.

Every Tuesday. Candy Night - Colourful smoky drinks with a pinky theme/candy jars

Every Wednesday. Drink and Sing Karaoke Night and a free round for the best voice.

Every Friday. Drink and Sing Karaoke Night and a free round for the best voice.

Every Saturday. Retro Night 80’s and 90’s music.

What’s New!

Experience Luxury suites, personalised services, gastronomical food and facilities of city living, all at Elite Grande Hotel. For details, contact, Tel. +973 1756 5888.

Nightlife

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Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa 11th to 17th May Indian Festival As a part of Sofitel’s international family and its goal of linking the various cultures of the world with French elegance, Sofitel Bahrain begins its Indian cultural festival; which includes a series of spectacular buffets of Indian cuisine prepared by Chefs flown directly from Sofitel Bahrain’s sister hotel, Sofitel Mumbai along with traditional Indian entertainment.

Location: Saraya Restaurant Price: BD18 net per person Inclusive of Soft Drinks.

Time: 7.30pm to 10.30pm

Every Wednesday in May BBQ Nights at Saraya Restaurant Live cooking stations, an outdoor venue and excellent cuisine, perfect for the BBQ lovers.

Price: BD22 net inclusive of Wine and Beer 12th May, Sunday International Mother’s Day at La Mer Seafood Restaurant Treat mum to a luxurious dinner in La Mer inclusive of a bottle of house wine this Mother’s day.

Price: BD35 inclusive of a bottle of house wine, requires minimum booking of two persons.

Time: 7pm to 11pm

Romantic Dinner on the Beach Whether you are celebrating your anniversary, honeymoon, birthday, special occasion or just want to treat your loved one to a romantic and unforgettable dinner, head to Sofitel, book a private tent on the beach and enjoy dinner under the stars.

Price is BD205 net for a set menu for two inclusive of a bottle of champagne.

Every Monday in May Pasta Night in Fiamma Under the guidance of Italian Chef, Stephano Tansini, the event will feature a live pasta cooking station in addition to live entertainment throughout the evening.

Price: BD12 net inclusive of 2 selected beverages Time: 7.30pm to 10.30pm

Trader Vic’s Ladies Night on Tuesdays Enjoy sunsets and lounge-music in Mai Tai’s pagoda overlooking the beach. Ladies receive free drinks coupons, a selection of food and raffle entry.

For details, contact, Tel. +973 1758 6555.

For inquiries call, Tel. +973 1763 6363 or email: H6722@sofitel.com

Pink Fridays Bushido - Chance to win an Emporio Armani gift worth BD300! Ladies get free entry and selected drinks. BD10 for men after 10pm Last Friday of the month: 9pm until late.

Contact: +973 1758 3555.

Hot Deals - Daily Afterwork@Bushido. Buy 1 get 1 free on selected beverages everyday from 5pm to 8pm.

The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain Hotel & Spa

Hot deals - Thursdays and Fridays Geisha Fever@Bushido. Eclectic music, entertainers, fire-shows, themed-nights.

Free entry for ladies & couples. Free selected drinks and 50 per cent off selected food for ladies.

Time: 9pm to late

Every Night, Except Thursdays Dinner for Two at La Med Pamper yourself to a delicious 4-course menu Price for two: BD29, subject to 15 per cent service charge and 5 per cent government levy

Bushido

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

Every Thursday from 7pm to 11pm Seafood Market The ocean’s finest bounty is served at La Med. Live cooking stations, sushi, sea scallops, oysters, crab meat, salads, mezze, desserts and more.

Cost/person: BD16 ++ including one glass of house beverage For more information, contact, Tel. +973 1758 6499.

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Nightlife DJ Jabu

Mezzanine Lounge

Kempinski Grand &IxirHotel Bahrain City Centre

Monday to Saturday Smooth Saxophone with Faith L.H. in Boudoir Enjoy delicious food along with the Bulgarian artist playing popular pop and jazz tunes Time: 9pm to 1am Faith L.H.

Monday to Saturday Marybeth & Ruben in Mezzanine Lounge Unwind with the musical due from Argentina on piano and vocals. Enjoy pop, rock, jazz, bossa noca, Latin, Classical and more with the special promotion - Tacos Trilogy!

Time: 8pm to 12am

Wednesday to Friday DJ Jabu in Bizarre Lounge DJ Jabu from Canada, brings her international feel-good vibes and energetic sets to Bizarre Lounge.

Time: 9pm to 2am Daily White Asparagus in Saveur Celebrate the spring with the first delicacy of the season-white asparagus!

Time: 7pm to 10.30pm Bizarre Lounge is ‘Hot in the City’ on 23rd May! Bizarre Lounge continues its monthly Hot in the City fashion nights with a fabulous party on 23rd May. Featuring luxury fashion and beauty brands, spirited cocktails and a chance to win some amazing prizes, this is every fashionista’s dream come true!

Time: 9pm till late For additional information or reservations: +973 1717 1441 or restaurants.bahrain@kempinski.com

Summer Coolers!

These simple, do-ityourself non-alcoholic drinks are perfect for a hot summer night! Cheers!

Homemade Lemonade

Ingredients 100g/3½ oz fruit sugar 4 lemons, preferably Sicilian, juice only ice About 1 litre/15¼fl oz sparkling mineral water Preparation method Put the sugar and lemon juice in a jug.

Add some ice and top up with the mineral water.

Stir to combine.

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Mango Fizz

Ingredients 2 scoops ready-made mango sorbet 1 tbsp ready-made fruit salad 2 tsp passion fruit syrup 2 tsp grenadine Ginger ale, to top up

Preparation method Place the scoops of mango sorbet and the fruit salad into a highball glass.

Pour over the passion fruit syrup and grenadine.

Top up with ginger ale.

Serve with a straw and a long-handled spoon.

Watermelon Cooler Ingredients ½ ripe watermelon, chilled Juice of 2 oranges, chilled ½ inch grated ginger Crushed ice

Preparation method Scoop out the watermelon and remove the seeds.

Place the flesh in a tall blender with the orange juice and ginger.

Blitz to a smooth consistency Put a little crushed ice in tall glasses and pour in the watermelon cooler.

Add straws and serve.

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

To be included, email: info@ArabianMagazines.com or call +973 1782 2368.

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

To be included, email: info@ArabianMagazines.com or call +973 1782 2368.

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

DHL

Tel. 1736 4100

TNT

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

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Bahrain Bridge Club Bahrain Bridge Committee

3960 7219 3968 7190

Darts Balouch Club Sri Lanka Club

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

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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

1729 2231 1729 7878

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

Chess Bahrain Chess Federation

1725 2133

Photography Awali Photo Society Bahrain Arts Society

1776 4468 3966 7751

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Taurus 20 April-20 May

If you have a confrontation with your friend at your workplace, it is better to solve it before your manager does. Keep moving and exercise to stay healthy. Wasting money is still a problem with regards to your finance. Little problems may cause a problem in your romantic live. Just be careful!

Gemini 21 May-21 June

Maintain your credibility.

Your career shows positive progress. Just balance your activity and your exercise to stay healthy. Your financial condition is good this month and your partner will not go any where if she or he is destined for you.

Cancer 22 June-22 July

In your career, treat all occasions with sincerity and confidence. You will be healthy.

Do not compromise on sleep because it will affect your concentration at work.

You have to be frugal despite good revenue. When it comes to love you are suggested not to sue.

Leo 23 July-21 August

Keep concentrating on your way. Be careful while making career decisions.

Know your own energy; if it is less then do not force yourself to do hard activities. Your income looks pretty sluggish so it is risky if you can not manage your finance properly.

Virgo 22August-

21 September

Evaluate that which is hindering. Your health conditions are not so good. Do not be too lavish especially for items that are less useful. Love may be initially sweet but in time may taste bitter.

Libra 22September22 October

Relax because nothing is dizzying. Plan everything for it to go as expected. Face all career problems with a smile. Don’t waste your money as it can be a hard month. Don’t be jealous in love as it can be a big problem.

Scorpio 23 October22 November

Be patient in love; it is the key to get through a pretty tough situation in career. Your health is relatively good. Your income is good.

Be patient with your loved ones.

Pisces 19 February20 March

You must complete your unfinished job. In your career, it is the time for you to show your power. Your health will be good if you can control your emotions. Your finance will be stable but do not consider investing in speculation.

This is the time for you to open your past memory to your partner.

Aries 21 March-19 April

This month is good for your business as long as your relationship with others is good.

You career may demand that you succumb to get the best value out of business but it doesn’t mean you get lost. A schedule you may have made is important to avoid the return of an old sickness. Your finance is good this month. You need to grow up to face your love relationship, to avoid the misunderstanding.

Sagittarius 23 November21 December

There is a small issue yet to be resolved, in your career. You need to take supplements or eat foods that are nutritious enough so that work can be more passionate again. Your financial condition is good. Make her/him fall in love with you again.

Capricorn 22 December19 January

You have to stay calm and relax even though there are others who will disturb you. In your career, you have to be honest. This attitude will bring you success. For better health you have to eat at home than at a restaurant. Your finance will be balanced. Your girlfriend/boyfriend will ask your commitment.

Aquarius 20 January18 February

You have to struggle until the end! Never give up since this is the best year for you. Your career will not improve if you can not manage yourself well. Your financial condition may be threatened. Your relationship with your partner will see ups and downs.

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Word of the Month Haberdashery Pronounciation: HAB-er-dash-uh-ree Word Type: Noun Meaning: 1. A retail shop dealing in men’s furnishings, as shirts, ties, gloves, socks, and hats 2. The goods sold there This word comes to English possibly from the Anglo-Norman ‘hapertas’ meaning “small ware,” though the origin is unknown. Haberdashery first entered English in the early 1400s, though the term for the proprietor of this kind of shop or these kinds of goods, a haberdasher predates haberdashery by 100 years.

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Practice Happiness Give up the need to always be right

There are many people who cannot stand the idea of being wrong. The urge of always wanting to be right even if it means risking relationships or causing a great deal of stress and pain for us and for others.

It’s not worth it. Whenever you feel the need to jump into a fight over who is right and who is wrong, ask yourself this: “Would I rather be right, or would I rather be kind? What difference will that make? Is your ego really that big?” - Dr Wayne Dyer

Give up your need for control

Let go of the need to always be in control.

It is always best to let everything and everyone be. Once you practice that, you will start to notice that you feel much better without the world on your shoulder.

Give up on blame and negativity

We live in a culture of blame. But that is not how it is supposed to be. Give up on your need to blame others for what you have or don’t have, for what you feel or don’t feel. Also, being negative will only hurt you. You are better than that. Your mind is an admirable instrument if used rightly.

Stop blaming and being negative and start taking responsibility for your life.

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Give up your limiting beliefs.

“Belief is not an idea held by the mind, it is an idea that holds the mind”- Elly Roselle Nothing is impossible. Make a decision; you are no longer going to allow your limiting beliefs hold you back. Spread your wings and fly!

“Would I rather be right, or would I rather be kind? What difference will that make? Is your ego really that big?” - Dr Wayne Dyer Give up the need to impress others

Trying hard to be something you are not just to make others like you, is not the ideal way to live a life. The moment you stop trying so hard to be something you are not, the moment you take of your masks and embrace the real you, you will notice people being drawn to you, effortlessly.

Give up your resistance to change

Change is good. Change helps you make improvements in your life and also the lives of those around you. Follow your bliss, embrace change, and don’t resist it.

Give up the past

Some people say the past is what defines you. Especially when the past looks so much better than the present and the future looks so frightening. But, you have to take into consideration the fact that the present moment is all you will ever have.

Stop deluding yourself. Be present in everything you do and enjoy life. After all, life is a journey not a destination. Have a clear vision for the future, prepare yourself, but always be present in the “NOW”.

Give up on attachment

This concept for most of us is hard to grasp, but it’s not impossible. You get better at it with time and practice. The moment you detach yourself from all things that are irrelevant, you become peaceful, tolerant, kind, and serene. You will find a place where you will be able to understand all things without even trying

*This article is the edited blog post of Dana; founder of Purpose Fairy Blog

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