Bahrain Confidential

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Guide to Arabian life, luxury and fashion!

Inside: The Latest Hair Loss Procedure Six Hours Of Pride

Your Dream Harley-Davidson Motorbike What To Do And Where To Go Tonight

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Interview: BIC Chief Executive, Shaikh Salman bin Isa Al Khalifa Faiza Saeed - Piecing it all Together

Opinion

84 Packaging Waste - Eng. Rehan Ahmed 128 Royal Reflections - Moh’d Al Rasheed

Feature 32

Letter from Bahrain - John R Ridley

Fashion and Shopping 58 66 68 70 72

Finest Leather Goods by Amouage

Shopping News Icons Redefined by Gap Fashion by Max Back to School with Shoe Mart Beauty Buzz

Beauty, Health & Well Being 76 80 81

The Ultimate Workout with Exfit Breath: Our First Healer - Roberta Trzebinski Attracting Abundance - Kelly Armatage

Juicy Pickings 8 14 22 85 112 126

Editor’s Letter Not to Be Missed!

New in Town Society Looking for a Home!

Bizarre News

Cars

107 Harley-Davidson Bikes 110 MINI Turns 53!

111 Car News

Staying In and Going Out 116 Ladies Nights Out

Essential Listings

120 Recommended Restaurants, Nightspots,

Essential Info, Beauty Spots, Sports and

Fitness, Clubs and Associations

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It’s that time of the year again, when all the travellers return to the island and we welcome even more people who are moving here.

Obviously, there’s loads happening and September is a hopping month indeed, as we all try to recover from the scorching heat!

Our fashion pages have something for everyone, from classic casual wear to modern maternity clothes for mums to be. We have even got your toddlers covered, with some great clothes from Mamas & Papas. Our fashion pages also contain a rare look behind the scenes at the Saks Fifth Avenue fashion campaign shoot in Dubai.

Our fitness guru, Roberta Trzebinski talks about the importance of breathing and how correct breathing helps us stay healthier and our lungs perform better for longer. While Kelly Armatage focuses on the importance of positive thoughts to attract abundance in life.

The newly opened Animal Care Clinic in Hamala deserve a shout out, as they are doing some great work. Read through for the great services offered by their dedicated and professional staff.

The island is hopping with great events this month - and we have put together a whole three pages of fun, entertainment and parties that you do not want to miss. Flip through for details on all these exciting events.

And, we have put together great pictures from all the society events, make sure you look for yourself and your friends in there. You never know who you’ll spot!

If you’re looking to adopt a loving pet into your home, steer clear of pet stores and adopt a rescued pet instead. Flip through to see pictures of adorable cats and dogs up for adoption at Tony the Dogfather and the BSPCA. And the popular BSPCA fashion show is back by demand, we have details on that and where you can reserve your spot!

We feature a mosaic artist this month, who can bring any space to life by adding beautiful and colourful mosaic to the furniture and walls.

And, as always, turn to our car pages for the latest and greatest deals on your favourite car or motorcycle.

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Readers’ Letters

Dear Editor ...

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

Those who organised the Taste of Fashion event featured in your magazine last month must have no sense of fashion at all. They made those four women look terrible!!! (I want to use other, more descriptive, words here ... ) The poor girls, they looked so much better in their ordinary clothes and makeup. I bet I could do a better job at making someone over!

Fashion Police Fashion Police you call yourself, eh? Quite a name there ... for someone who has no taste for fashion! We think those women looked fab and they said they loved it too. So Ssshhhh up ... and we think you’re just jealous you didn’t get to be part of the makeover!

Braving Dust Storms

Your environment writer, Rehan, gave quite a huge lecture in his article on how to brave dust storms etc etc etc ... I have only recently moved to this region and dust storms are new to me. But, I must say, they can be quite fun and not as scary as he made them out to be!?! I have camped out in dust storms here and it’s so nice since no one else is around. All I got was a sore throat and a nose bleed ... I didn’t like die or anything.

Adventurous Joe We find it quite amusing - and also, sort of disturbing - that you would discard the sound advice of an expert and just go on out there knowing it ain’t good for you. We can tell you one thing buddy, you are definitely on the fast track in life ... but maybe on the wrong side of the road!

There Are No Ugly Dogs!

In your magazine, I saw the Bizarre News section this month (I love going through it each month) and, although, it’s usually very interesting, this time I was quite upset with you guys! I am a dog lover and I can tell you with full and final authority that there are no ugly dogs in this world.

All the dogs are beautiful, adorable and loving. I detest the fact that there are actual contests to judge dogs’ ‘ugliness’ - how blind these people must be!

Heart Broken

Oh grow up, cry baby! There’s lots in this world that one can be upset over.

At least Mugly got a thousand dollars and a year’s worth of dog biscuits no matter why.

There are so many homeless dogs and cats around here in Bahrain, living in terrible conditions. Maybe you should spend less time writing letters and more time volunteering at the animal rescue centres!

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Moving Forward Indeed Enjoyed reading John Ridley’s feature on reconciliation and how the country’s youth are making an effort to come together and bridge the divide. Even though I’m not Bahraini, I have enjoyed the amazing hospitality and love of the people here for many years. But we all know, things haven’t been the same since the unrest started. Let’s all hope and pray that things get better soon!

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We are glad you enjoyed John’s article. This is not something we can make light of. Yes, don’t we all long for the Bahrain of old days and wish we could just turn around and be back in time when everything was perfect.

Snoozing Off ...

I’m starved, I’m snoozing off ... as I turn the pages, my brain stops functioning and the words start swimming before my eyes ... it’s a nightmare that Bahrain Confidential has started doing less of fashion and more of ‘serious stuff’.

But only it’s real. What happened to my favourite magazine?

Pleeeease guys, I am fashion starved and would love to see more and more fashion pages for men and women. Bring them back!

And while you are at it ... more shopping news too please.

Starved for Fashion We hear you ... we hear you. And we do hope you enjoy this month’s fashion pages as we have made quite an effort to put those together for our adorable readers like you! Don’t forget to write to us about it.

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Special: Summer Splash For Kids!

Jam-Packed with Activities and Camps including Summer Fun at Wahooo! Waterpark, Bahrain!

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

Russell Brand Silenced: Katy Perry Gag Order

Justin Theroux and Jennifer Aniston

Jennifer Aniston Engaged

Jennifer Aniston is engaged to her boyfriend of more than a year, Justin Theroux.

Theroux, 41, and Aniston, 43, have known each other for years, but started dating more than a year ago after working on the comedy “Wanderlust.” Aniston was previously married to Brad Pitt for five years until 2005. Pitt since moved on to a long-term relationship with Angelina Jolie, while Aniston has had high-profile relationships with John Mayer and Vince Vaughn. This will be actor and screenwriter Theroux’s first marriage.

It’s not clear if a wedding date for the couple has been set.

Katy Perry has reportedly instructed her lawyers to gag Russell Brand from making any more comments about their time together.

The outspoken funnyman made a series of jokes about his time with his ex-wife during an interview with shock-jock Howard Stern last month. Perry is said to have been furious the interview and wants to make sure there are no more intimate details released in public.

Even though it’s mainly harmless and often even complimentary, she’s “sick to death of his comments being splashed all over the news and magazines.” Sources say Katy went berserk after the interview with Howard Stern before calling in lawyers to put a gagging order on Russell to prevent him from speaking to her in public again. Katy vowed never to reveal the ins and outs of their marriage break down or speak about Russell in any way. All she wants is the same in return. It’s been suggested that the pair agreed to keep a dignified silence on their time together after signing a quickie divorce in January.

John Cleese and Jennifer Wade

Celebrity Tweets Andy Borowitz

I worry that all the pomp and excitement of the Olympics is making the world forget that Kristen cheated on Rob.

Fourth Time lucky for John Cleese

Nicole Richie

The key to a long lasting relationship is to wait until a man is legally bound to you before you wear harem pants.

Arlene Phillips The worst thing.

For me about being at home is that I am like a human dustbin.

So nothing gets wasted it just sits on my hips.

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John Cleese (72) may have three failed marriages behind him, but it’s not putting him off searching for the right person.

Despite his last divorce from American psychotherapist Alyce Faye Eichelberger costing him more than EUR12 million, he has taken another trip down the aisle on the Caribbean island of Mustique with girlfriend Jennifer Wade, 31 years his junior. He has said that his past experiences have never put him off the notion of marriage – “I never felt there was anything wrong with the institution of marriage – the only thing wrong was my ability to choose the right person …

I couldn’t imagine being with anyone other than Jenny now.” The new Mrs Cleese, who has been married before, said the age gap ‘never bothers’ the couple, adding: ‘We’re kindred spirits. When people see us together, they immediately get it.’

Katy Perry and Russell Brand

Elton Madonna Feud Heightens

Sir Elton John has slammed Madonna, saying she resembles a “f*****g fairground stripper.” He criticised the 53-year-old singer claiming she was “horrible” to Lady Gaga - who is godmother to Elton and his husband David Furnish’s 19-month-old son Zachary. Adding to the drama, he said that Madonna has no right to criticise other artists because her “career is over” and her recent MDNA tour has been a flop. “Why is she such a nightmare? Sorry, her career is over. Her tour has been a disaster and it couldn’t happen to a bigger ****” he said to an Australian news and current affairs program. He even went on to provide some career advice, “If Madonna had any common sense she would have made a record like Ray of Light and stayed away from the dance stuff and just been a great pop singer and make great pop records, which she does brilliantly.”

Sir Elton John and Madonna

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Kempinski Grand & Ixir Hotel Bahrain City Centre thanks you for a remarkable first year.

Join us as we celebrate our first anniversary on 7th September with our Friday Gourmet Family Brunch featuring throughout September, with a complimentary brunch if it’s your birthday too!

Packed with truly amazing prizes including a trip to Europe with Kempinski.

For more information and reservations, contact us on 17 17 10 00 or visit our Culinary Highlights page on the website. www.kempinski.com/bahrain

What’s On

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13th Sept

4th & 6th Sept The K Factor

Get ready for the biggest singing contest Bahrain’s nightlife has ever seen with amazing prizes and USD4,000 to be won!

Gather all your karaoke kings, singstars and divas for the K Factor auditions to be held on Tuesday, the 4th and Thursday, the 6th of September at Kicks in the Diva Hotel. For more information, Tel. +973 3992 2583 or visit www.kicksbahrain.com

6th-7th Sept

The Regurgitator, Stevie Starr

Klub 360 at the Elite Crystal Hotel will be featuring Welsh DJ Martin Taylor on 13th September.

He aims to take the crowd on a journey of all things music, using clever traditional mixing skills with an array of special effects and a sprinkling of music surprises to wow even the most demanding clubber! Free for ladies and BD10 for men. He has played in Bahrain on a number of occasions and now prefers to play funky, disco and soulful tracks.

For more information, please call: +973 1736 0360.

A Bahrain favourite, this eye popping show of daring deeds sees Scottish Stevie Starr swallow everything from pool balls to fish and return them unharmed in a masterpiece of entertainment that keeps everyone on the edge of their seats! The Regurgitator, Stevie Starr will be performing in Champs at Juffair Grand Hotel and Corners Bar at Dragon Hotel and Resort, Amwaj Islands on 6th September. He will be performing in Kicks Pub, at Hotel Diva on 7th September. Entrance for all venues is BD5. For more information, please call Kicks on +973 3992 2583, Champs on +973 1729 2304 and Corners on +973 1603 1113.

DJ Martin Taylor

6th-8th Sept Theatre Auditions at BSB

MASK Theatre Company (Music And Stage for Kids), part of the Academy of Performing Arts at the British School of Bahrain is holding an open call audition for its next production which will be a Broadway style musical. Auditions are open to students aged 9 to 19 years with opportunities for enthusiastic and talented young singers, dancers and actors.The auditions will be held at the British School of Bahrain on Thursday 6th September, from 3.30pm to 6.30pm and on Friday, 7th September from 10am.

Call back auditions will be on Saturday, 8th September.

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8th September Tea Party at Café Ceramique

The tea party will cater to both adults and children. For BD5 adults will be able to enjoy a finger foods buffet, a pot of tea, and 10 per cent off any ceramics in the store. The children, for BD5, will be able to paint a ceramic (included w/ price) and enjoy a miniature buffet. Held from 11am to 6pm.

For bookings and more information, Tel. +973 1758 3500.

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African Acrobats at The Lost Paradise of Dilmun Waterpark

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8th Sept

Café Art Gallery Opening - World Beat Fitness Café

African Acrobats

An exhibition of watercolour and mixed media paintings by Meriel Cooper Wallace will open at the World Beat Fitness Café in Janabiya on Saturday, 8th September at 4pm. This exhibit is called “A Personal View” and will include Meriel’s colorful and imaginative paintings of still lives, Riffa Fort and other scenes of Bahrain. This is a free event, open to everyone, and light refreshments will be served. The exhibition will run until 2nd October. Café hours: 8am to 1pm and 4pm to 8pm. For more information Tel. +973 1761 2576 or visit: www.worldbeatfitness.com

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15th-29th September African Acrobats at The Lost Paradise of Dilmun Waterpark Now on its fourth show for the season, The Lost Paradise of Dilmun Waterpark (LPOD) once again provides the perfect setting in hosting another fun and exciting family event. From 15th to 29th September, the Famous African Acrobats are set to make their debut performance in Bahrain. Comprised of eight of the most talented and experienced individuals straight from Kenya, the performers will be bringing along with them incredible acts, athletic skills and acrobatic ingenuity.

Accompanied with exciting music, they will display amazing contortions, human pyramids, tumbling, chair balancing,

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juggling and a lot more. With more than 18 exhilarating slides and fun filled attractions in LPOD, the addition of the African Acrobats show with its high energy and fast paced acts will not only entertain but provide an unforgettable experience for all guests to enjoy. The show will be performed three times daily and free with standard entry tickets.

For more information, visit: www.LPODwaterpark.com

Spanish Cultural Activities

8th Sept

Spanish Courses and Cultural Activities

Enjoy the open day at Al Arrayed House of Poetry in Manama, meet new people, enjoy learning Spanish in a great atmosphere with traditional dances.

Enjoy Cuban coffee and traditional sweets from 10am to 12.30pm and Spanish chocolate and Turron from 4.30pm to 7pm. For more information, email: wantolearnspanish@gmail.com

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17th-30th Sept ‘Buzoog’ by Naqsh Gallery

‘Buzoog’ by Naqsh Gallery is an initiative to support artists in Bahrain. The initiative’s name refers to the act of emerging, in an attempt to help artists looking for an outlet to showcase their talent and abilities.

September will see the first art exhibition in Naqsh Gallery at Al A’ali Shopping Complex by the Bahraini artist Reem Al Arayedh presenting several pieces of art addressing Kufic calligraphy. Following is the art exhibition by the Bahraini artist Ahmed Saeed entitled ‘Spirit’ addressing the art of portraiture. For more information, Tel. +973 1759 1313.

27th Sept

Six-Hour Endurance Race At BIC

Breathing Workshop

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28th-29th Sept

Six-Hour Endurance Race at BIC

The Six Hours of Bahrain Endurance Race, part of the 2012 FIA World Endurance Championship will take place on 28th and 29th September at Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir. The race has been slotted as the championship’s sixth meeting, and it will be run along BIC’s 5.412-kilometre Grand Prix track. BIC have also put together a fantastic line-up of off-the-track family entertainment that will perfectly complement all the action.

Among them are a Parisian Spectacular Show, a Cabaret Dance Show, and an act depicting the adventures of The Musketeers. Adults, BD20 and children, BD10. Buy tickets online at: www.bahraingp.com

Roberta Trzebinski is a certified Stott Pilates Instructor Trainer and runs Breathing Workshops as well as High Intensity Interval Training Classes.

Register now for her Breathing Workshop on 27th September to be held from 6pm to 8pm.

Registration and payment before 15th September at BD20.

For more information, Tel. +973 3944 5816.

28th Sept Sunkissed at the Paradise!

Phenomena productions are holding an island beach party at the Lost Paradise of Dilmun water park. Tickets are BD15, including buffet lunch and drinks. Free pickups available from Al Jazeera in Juffair. To reserve pickups or get more information, call Daisy at +973 6635 0009 or Noreen at +973 3690 3876.

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Events

Splendid September At The Royal Golf Club

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September Sporting Events

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

Every Sunday Ladies TaylorMade Stableford. 8am shotgun start. Open to all ladies.

Every Monday Ecco Monday Stableford - 1.30pm shotgun start.

Open to all.

BMMI Shops Monday Madness Night Golf Series - BD20 for 9 holes. 6.30pm shotgun start.

Open to all.

Every Wednesday Ladies Competition - different format each week.

8am shotgun start. Open to all ladies.

Pro Am 2011

Royal Pro Am Set to Tee Off Over 100 golfers will tee off on 3rd October in the Royal Golf Club’s fifth annual Pro Am tournament which is expected to attract professional and amateur golfers from around the GCC region and beyond. This year for the first time, competitors in the Pro Am will be able to take advantage of the VPAR digital handheld scorepads.

For more information and to sign up, please contact John Wilson, Golf Operations & Events Manager on j.wilson@theroyalgolfclub.com

Carvery Feast

The Friday Carvery Feast Is Back!

The Royal Golf Club’s award-winning Friday Carvery Feast is back on the calendar. This extensive buffet costs BD14 net for Club members and BD16 net for visitors. Kids under the age of 6 eat for free while the cost for children aged 6 to 12 years is BD8.5 net, inclusive of selected soft drinks.

For reservations, Tel. +973 1775 1263.

Links Lounge & Restaurant Every Monday order one main course and receive a second main course of equal or lesser value absolutely free! From 6pm to 8pm.

Every Tuesday order any main course and receive a 50 per cent discount off your beverage bill. From 6pm to 8pm.

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New In Town

New Géant Hypermarket

Géant opened its second hypermarket at Enma Mall in Riffa under the patronage of His Excellency Dr Hassan Fakhro, Minister of Industry & Commerce, Kingdom of Bahrain. With this inauguration, Géant continues a French tradition of great shopping and superb service that began with the launch of its first hypermarket at The Bahrain Mall, which quickly became one of Bahrain’s most favoured shopping destinations with its concept of “everything-youneed-under-one-roof’’ at very competitive prices.

Tilly’s Closet Boutique

Tilly’s Closet Boutique has opened its doors! It’s home to a gorgeous range of trendy and sophisticated shoes, handbags and belts from the brands of Shutz, Ana Capri and Lillies Collection from Brazil. Visit the store in Jawad Dome, 10am to 9pm daily, Tel. +973 1700 8471.

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Barista of the Year!

Costa Coffee, in Moda Mall, held the country’s finals of the Barista of the Year championship.

Among five finalists, Ishan Sameera, Costa Barista for five years, emerged as the winner.

Last year’s international competition, brought Costa Coffee’s Barista of the Year trophy to Bahrain. The Barista of the Year competition regional finals will take place this September, in Abu Dhabi, where the best barista will be chosen to represent the MENA region in the world finals to happen in London, in October.

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The FMH Boutique

FMH Boutique is a high-end, multi label concept boutique, housing a variety of exciting and exclusive brands that are not available elsewhere in Bahrain. They also provide Personal Shopping and In-House styling services - enabling you to receive personalised style advice from an expert, who will guide you according to your needs. Whether it’s a special occasion, a job interview or if you feel you need a makeover, their stylists help you look stylish and beautiful. They also offer Home Shopping Services. For more information, visit: www.fmhboutique.com, email: info@fmhboutique.com or call +973 1700 3004.

A Dazzling Date for your Diary - Jewellery Arabia 2012

Held under the patronage of His Royal Highness, the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, over 550 exhibitors from 30 nations are set to exhibit at Jewellery Arabia 2012. Spread across 16,500 square metres, they will unveil an exquisite host of collections during this five day spectacular; ranging from incredible finished jewellery to luxury timepieces and precious stones of every size, shape and cut. To be held from 16th to 20th October at Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre.

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Everyone’s a Winner with Wahooo!

Waterpark and McDonald’s!

Buy a McDonald’s value meal and win free tickets and discounts to Wahooo! Waterpark.

Wahooo! waterpark, Bahrain’s leading indoor and outdoor waterpark has announced a promotional tie-up with McDonald’s where diners who purchase a value meal will receive an instant-win scratch card for the chance to win free tickets to Wahooo! or 25 per cent discount on the entrance ticket. Valid from the 1st to 30th September, Wahooo ensures that everyone’s a winner with this amazing promotion. Offering respite from the summer heat, the cool and welcoming Wahooo! waterpark is the ultimate fun getaway with exciting rides, thrilling experiences and unforgettable memories – the perfect leisure and entertainment destination for guests seeking an enjoyable time. All McDonald’s value meal buyers will receive a scratch card and will simply need to send an SMS with the code number on the card to receive a notification about the prize they have won. The promotion is valid across all McDonald’s outlets in Bahrain, except at Bahrain International Airport.

For more information, visit: www.theplaymania.com or call +973 1717 3000.

Gulf Air Winter Schedule Gulf Air have unveiled their winter timetable with increased frequencies and modified flight times to meet demand and avoid weather disruptions.

• Seven more flights to Dubai and Kuwait, including a new mid-day flight to Dubai (2pm) and a daily morning flight to Kuwait (7.53am).

• Three additional flights to Amman offering double daily with morning and evening flights • Four new frequencies to Beirut (5.50pm) with convenient onward connections to Jeddah, Dammam, Bangkok, Kathmandu, Dhaka, Karachi, Manila, Addis Ababa and Khartoum via Bahrain.

• Five additional flights to Khartoum with one new flight departing Bahrain early morning and four flights at 11.15am.

• Additional seat capacity to Cairo.

• Increased flights to Asian destinations including Dhaka, Kathmandu, and Colombo.

• Increased flights to meet the demand from leisure and business travellers.

The new schedule is effective from 10th September and tickets can be booked at gulfair.com, through the Gulf Air World Wide Contact Centre at +973 1737 3737 or via Gulf Air’s facebook website or through any of Gulf Air’s authorised travel agents.

Say Hello to Tory Burch!

We are happy to welcome Tory Burch to Bahrain. The American brand offers attainable, elegant women’s clothing, shoes and accessories. Tory Burch will be opening a store in September in Bahrain City Centre. Look out for the famous logo which makes everything from Tory Burch look special.

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Six Hours Of Pride, Passion

And Performance

An Interview with BIC Chief Executive, Shaikh Salman bin Isa Al Khalifa

Bahrain International Circuit is hosting a six-hour endurance race this month, as part of the 2012 FIA World Endurance Championship.

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he Kingdom’s event, known as The Six Hours of Bahrain, will be the WEC’s only race held in the Middle East. Maliha Aqueel speaks to BIC Chief Executive, Shaikh Salman bin Isa Al Khalifa about what the race means for Bahrain.

Why do you think Bahrain International Circuit has been chosen as the only venue in the Middle East for the WEC? We have modern, state-of-the-art facilities; a dedicated staff; and an impressive track record that anybody would be proud of. To add to that, our people are some of the most welcoming in the world, and that signature Bahraini hospitality is something that people never forget.

BIC Chief Executive, Shaikh Salman bin Isa Al Khalifa

“For Bahraini motorsport, this is a great addition to the Kingdom’s portfolio of hosting world-class events.”

What does this race represent to you and what does it mean for motorsports in Bahrain?

To me, personally, the race means a lot. I hope that one day we can enjoy a motorsport history as rich as those in continents such as Europe or America. Hosting the WEC is a valuable step towards that, simply because of its association with one of the world’s legendary races, the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

For Bahraini motorsport, this is a great addition to the Kingdom’s portfolio of hosting world-class events.

How are you and your staff preparing for the Endurance Race in September?

Over the past few months, all our departments at the circuit have been working hard to ensure that we have a very successful event.

This work load is set to double as the event nears, but we’re ready for it.

What can spectators expect from the Endurance Race - is it like the Formula One weekend?

Yes, like the F1 weekend, spectators can expect plenty of entertainment both on and off the track as this is truly one of our mega events of the year.

There’s going to be a massive grid of over 32 race cars, and teams will require more than one driver to take turns behind the wheel. The transition from one driver to another has to be fluid so as not to cost any valuable seconds.

There will be lots of attractions for fans off the track. We will also have an open

paddock, which gives spectators a chance to get up close and personal with the teams and possibly even interact with the drivers.

How do you think the Endurance Race in Bahrain will help the local economy?

The Six Hours of Bahrain bring into the country thousands of visitors, some of whom are associated with the championship, and tourists coming in from across the region and beyond. All of them will need a place to stay, food to eat, find a means of transportation, and take up activities to keep them entertained during their free time. That means they will be spending their money here in Bahrain, and benefitting local businesses.

What is your overall future vision for the BIC? Our main goal right now is for BIC to be one of the most wide-ranging tracks in the world.

We hope to be able to offer every kind of motor racing experience, be it circuit racing, karting, or drag racing.

We hope to make motorsport more available to the masses. An example of this is getting more children involved in karting.

Also, we want to maintain our position at the front of the pack and to be the standard everyone compares to.

We also want BIC to be the starting point for national and regional championships, ones that are professionally run and that we can be proud of.

This can only help the sport grow in the region, and once that happens, you will be able to see BIC at the centre of it all

Turn to page 18 for more details on The Six Hours of Bahrain.

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d n a l s I e h T n O t h g i N t s e B e h T r e v E s ’ A C P S The B n o i h s a F r a l u p o P Show Is Back!

More than ‘just a Fashion Show,’ but a night full of frolics and fun, this promises to be one of the best nights out on the Island!

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he BSPCA’s biggest and most popular fund raiser is back on 11th October. It will be designed, choreographed and produced by the multi-talented Stephen Herschel who always goes ‘head over heels’ for the BSPCA and will, no doubt, do so again this time. All outfits will be sourced from the BSPCA shop to give you a bit of inspiration.

The event has never been ‘just a Fashion Show,’ but a night full of frolics and fun, and this one promises to be the same! It will feature the pupils of Victoria’s School of Dance, gifted soloist Anna Thompson-Hall, El Yown Dancers, talented musicians David and Sachi and of course, Stephen’s wonderful team of models and back stage hands, all gladly volunteering their time and talent for their ‘pet’ charity.

This year’s theme will be ‘The BSPCA Academy Awards’ and, in keeping with this glitzy “red carpet” occasion, the dress code for the event will be ‘dress to impress’ as the venue is the fabulouslyrenovated Al Fanar rooftop restaurant at the Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel. A lavish buffet, including beverages, will be served before “your night at the Oscars” begins.

There are only 200 places available, so put the date in your diary now and secure your tickets before they sell out!

There will be wonderful raffle prizes on offer, including: a night in a luxury room for two people at the Sofitel Hotel, beautiful designer watches donated by Fakhrawi Stores, an air ticket to Dubai, a four ball and 18 hole golf voucher from the Royal Golf Club at Riffa, a dragster racing experience from BIC and lots more!

You will even have the chance to bid for a framed polo shirt signed by the winning Bahrain Formula One Red Bullteam Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber.

2012 has been a year of great celebration for the BSPCA, which is now in its 33rd year of existence. After more than 10 years of concentrated fund raising for a new animal shelter, they are finally moving to the purpose-built Animal Welfare Centre at Askar. September sees the team embarking on the nationwide humane programme to deal with the stray dog population of Bahrain. All money raised from the Fashion Show will go towards funding a second team of personnel out on the road to carry out the trapping operation to help ensure a speedy success.

The Show will celebrate these achievements and, by purchasing a ticket, you will not only enjoy a wonderful evening but also help the Society to solve Bahrain’s major animal problem in a humane and caring manner. What could be better, a great night out and an even greater cause benefitting from your support of it. For every table of 12 tickets sold, the BSPCA will be able to afford to neuter 72 dogs

Tickets go on sale from 1st September and will be available from the Thrift Shop, Tel. +973 1759 3479.

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Sheer Luxury

Timeless Luxury

By Cartier

Crafted in the great jewellery tradition of the Maison, each of these pieces required up to two years of work, calling on Cartier’s full range of expertise, including the artistic crafts of engraving and stone carving. It’s an unprecedented demonstration of inventive high jewellery displaying great technical prowess and pushing back the frontiers of style through its mastery of a three-dimensional menagerie in which a panther playfully graces a ring or through its expression of an Arctic spring evoked by a briolette-cut aquamarine frosted with icy diamonds.

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Sheer Luxury

A voyage, the strength and modernity of which derive from the creativity of radical design, of optical illusions in black and white and of pieces which evoke the contemporary beauty of urban edifices.

Prices available on request.

Visit www.cartier.com for more information.

Cartier is available at Moda Mall.

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Bahrain

Letter From

Bahrain

John R Ridley

Bahrain is set to become headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church’s Vicariate of Northern Arabia. John R Ridley talks about the significance of this decision by the Vatican and how it is entwined with history.

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uring the month of August, the Vatican announced that The Kingdom of Bahrain will succeed Kuwait as the headquarters of the Vicariate of Northern Arabia.

Headed by Bishop Camillo Ballin, the Bishop’s staff will look after the spiritual wellbeing of over two million Roman Catholics in the GCC area.

Transfer of the official residence of the Bishop will take place following the completion of the new Roman Catholic Cathedral, being built on a 9,000 square metre plot of land in Alawi - land donated in May by the King, His Royal Highness Shaikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.

The three Abrahamic religions are fundamental to the civilisation of the Middle East. Outside the region few people realise that the countries of the Middle East have sizeable Arab Jewish and Christian populations who live their lives in peace and are free to worship as they choose - without

hindrance. Muslims across the whole region are rightly proud that they can follow the traditions of the Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) who worked to ensure safety and freedom of Christians throughout Arabia.

New places of worship are built where communities are large enough to support them, in 2009 Mar Thoma was the

and the Middle East have been the centre of international commerce and seafaring since the earliest days of trade, and have witnessed both social and religious interaction throughout history; the Kingdom’s openness and tolerance towards religion was a major consideration for the Vatican.

Churches, Mosques and the calls to prayer of Christians and Muslims are a fundamental part of the psychological, social and historical fabric of Arab lives. No one objects to hearing each other’s religious calls, they each have their own beauty; to hear both, sometimes just minutes apart, is a reminder of the true teachings of the prophets of these great religions

“Outside of the region, few people realise that the countries of the Middle East have sizeable Arab Jewish and Christian populations who live their lives in peace, are free to worship as they choose.” second church to open in Qatar’s massive ecumenical complex - established for the Christian community.

Diversity and welcoming of others have been part of Bahraini and Arab history and culture for thousands of years. Bahrain

John Ridley is a journalist who has lived and worked in the Middle East for more than thirty years. Based in Bahrain, John can be contacted at john@johnridley.nu

‘View from the Cupola of the Vatican’, photo by Atina’s Semester in Vienna

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Art Space

Faiza Saeed

Piecing It All Together

Faiza Saeed is the first Mosaic artist in Bahrain. She is mostly inspired by her brother the Bahraini artist, Abdulhameed Saeed.

As a child she was exposed to his surreal paintings that went on to influence her work. Faiza’s love for Mosaics started from the moment she laid 34 | Bahrain Confidential | September 2012

eyes on them when visiting museums in Britain, Italy, and Spain.

She then went on to meet legendary British Mosaic

artist Emma Biggs, and took lessons on designing and experimenting with the medium from her London studio. Faiza also conducts Mosaic workshops in Bahrain.

Read on for Faiza’s chat with Bahrain Confidential about her work.

Art Space

Why Mosaics?

Mosaic, for me, is an art that you can learn even if you’re not gifted! It allows me to show all my creativity without any restrictions.

Mosaic has a contemporary touch to it, that’s why you can put it anywhere you want, whether it’s in an office or at home, it will always look beautiful.

When did you start making Mosaic art?

I started in 2008, four years ago …

Do you still have your first ever piece?

Yes it is very ugly and messy with lots of flaws, but I am proud of it because it was my first piece! Now, I share this piece with my students at my workshop to give them hope and encourage them. Remember you can always improve yourself with practice!

When was the first time you fell in love with Mosaic art and what inspired you?

When I first visited the modern art museum in the UK, the TATE Modern Museum off Southbank and checking out the underground station, Tottenham was also amazing.

Where and when did you learn to do this professionally?

I have attended several workshops in London, Turkey and Italy. My first workshop was with artist Emma Biggs from the UK in 2009. In 2012, I went to a professional workshop at the Ravenna Mosaic School in Italy with the Mosaic artist Luchiana Notturni.

What kind of Mosaic work do you do furniture, wall installation, art pieces?

I do everything, I believe that we can use Mosaic art everywhere whether it’s on the floors or as furniture or even as illustrations.

I design tables, chairs, coffee tables, do wall pieces, and also work with existing furniture from home owners and create Mosaic on them.

Faiza instructing a student during her Mosaic workshop

“Mosaic has a contemporary touch to it, that’s why you can put it anywhere you want, whether it’s in an office or at home, it will always look beautiful.”

What have been some of the best moments in your career as an artist?

My first favourite moment was buying my first DIY Mosaic book, creating and designing my first piece and having it not fall apart.

Conducting my first workshop in London, and being with women who also appreciated this craft was also a great moment, and selling four of my tables at my first solo exhibition was also a confidence boost.

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Art Space

Faiza Saeed at work

“My greatest strength is experimenting with new ideas, new materials and new techniques.

I love taking risks!”

Faiza’s students at work

What have been some of the most humbling moments in your career?

The most humbling moment in my career was when I got my students’ testimonials from the Al Riwaq workshop that I conducted earlier in the year which you can now see on the my website. They are so humbling

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Mosaic Table, Six Broken Pots

and it feels great as an artist to know your work impacts others. I also love meeting new artists when I conduct my workshops, I get to travel and experience new methods and meet Mosaic gurus in the industry.

better equipped as an art director, an artist, a collaborator, but thankfully I have a great team and soon will hire a business manager to assist me in managing my business, orders, accounts, deal with suppliers etc.

What do you believe is your greatest strength - and biggest weakness - as an artist?

My greatest strength is experimenting with new ideas, new materials and new techniques. I love taking risks! My biggest weakness is the business side of things. I am

What kind of Mosaic work do you like doing most?

Mixing materials like Mosaic with wood!

Especially when I do tables and some other furniture. I work with ceramic, found objects and collect Mosaic from my trips. I ask my children to source Mosaic pieces for me when they are travelling as well. I also work with metals and use different methods to design on walls Contact Faiza Saeed through her website: www.faizasaeedmosaic.com, Tel. +973 3888 2085 or email her at: faizaalsaeed@gmail.com

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The Emerging Art Scene In Riyadh

Alāan Artspace

Rendering of Library and Café

Al an Artspace is a multi-functional contemporary gallery, educational hub, library, restaurant, shop and coffeehouse located in the heart of Riyadh. Al an - which means ‘now’ in Arabic - reflects the energy of the art scene in Saudi Arabia and the feeling in Riyadh that a space such as this is long overdue.

Dedicated to nurturing emerging and established contemporary artists and designers from Saudi Arabia, the region and

across the globe, the programme offers a platform for curated exhibitions and a nonprofit educational forum for artists, creative practitioners and art enthusiasts of all ages.

The Al an Majlis - a meeting point with a café, library and shop is inspired by the traditional Arabic coffeehouse arts salon.

It also commissions and provides young designers with a platform to showcase and sell their works. The library houses a selection of art books, magazines and resources

on contemporary art and design from the Middle East. The restaurant’s seasonal menu combines diverse flavours to provide unique twists on traditional favourites.

Visit Al an Artspace at 280 Ourouba Road, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Saturday to Thursday 10am to 11pm, and on Friday from 1pm to11pm. Join the conversation at: Facebook.com/AlaanArtspace or Twitter.com/ AlaanArtspace. Website: www.alaanart.com

SoftPower runs from 26th September to 10th December.

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Manal Al Dowayan, 2012.Coated maple wood with natural wool for rope and Sadu weave installation.

Courtesy: Artist, Cuadro Gallery and Al an Artspace

The first exhibition at Al an Artspace is to feature three Saudi Arabian female artists - including new commissions by emerging mixed-media artists Sarah Abu Abdallah and Sarah Mohanna Al-Abdali and a special loan by one of Saudi Arabia’s leading artists Manal Al Dowayan.

While varied in their style and methodologies, the works employ a nuanced and at times humorous approach towards exploring the position of women within contemporary society, forgoing militant tactics for those of solidarity, ambiguity and irony. A full colour Arabic/English catalogue will accompany the exhibition.

Sarah Mohanna Al-Abdali, 2012. Mixed media ink and pencil. Courtesy: Artist and Al an Artspace

Sarah Mohanna Al-Abdali (from the series Four Wives), 2012. Courtesy: Artist and Al an Artspace

SoftPower: Exhibition Features Saudi Female Artists

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Asus Transformer Pad Infinity

Asus Transformer Pad Infinity has arrived! It’s 8.5mm thin and weighs 598 grams.

Asus has transformed this sleek slate into a mobile home theatre - it has 1920×1200 display resolution at full high-definition screen.

The screen is made from second generation Corning Gorilla Glass 2, which makes it scratch resistant. In order for it to deliver what it promises, the tablet has NVIDIA’s Tegra 3 quad-core processor that has a clock speed of 1.6GHz and the Sonic Master audio technology. Internal storage can either be 32GB or 64GB. The tablet, including the dock, gives 14 hours of battery life. The 64GB variant including the dock retails for BD353.

Gadgets

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World’s brightest Portable LED Smart Projector with the highest ANSI Lumens has launched in Bahrain. The LG LED Smart Projector series offers state-of-the-art functions and features.

LG’s PA70G series are at the top of its class with 700 ANSI lumens; making it the world’s brightest portable LED Smart Projector. This incredible brightness is complemented by exceptional clarity and contrast. The stellar visual output doesn’t diminish over time either; on a projected 4.1 hours/day use schedule, the PA70G is guaranteed to operate for 20 years.

iTechbahrain.com’s Faisal Samsung MV900F Digicam Ebrahim gives us the lowdown This new Samsung camera has an f/2.5-6.3, 25mm 5x optical zoom lens and WiFi capability. on the latest tech news The SMART camera also has a 16.3-megapixel backside illuminated CMOS sensor, a 180-degree MultiView display, and large 3.3 inch WVGA t. rke ma and gadgets to hit the AMOLED panel. The WiFi options Garmin Fenix GPS Watch

If you’re more of an outdoors type of person, this new watch from Garmin might be the perfect gadget for you.

The Fenix outdoor wrist watch, Garmin’s first GPS-enabled watch is ideal for hikers, mountaineers, cyclists, hunters, backpackers, and other outdoor enthusiasts. Fenix is equipped with high tech navigational tools that allow you to plan your trips, record waypoints, create routes, and record your trails via a track log. The watch’s TracBack function allows you to go back to a previously recorded track log so you can always find your way back. Don’t forget your wallet because this watch will fork out USD400 (BD151).

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allows users to integrate with Facebook, and upload pictures to YouTube or Picasa. Another unique feature of the camera is that it allows users to integrate different Samsung products like TVs or Galaxy smart phones to their camera. Also notable is the camera’s ability to capture 1080p video. Retails for USD349.99 (BD132).

Poetry

David Hollywood A part of you always remains in the place

Wave

you once called home. As travellers come back to the island, David Hollywood okes ‌ explores the emotions that this ev

I miss you like the oceans, But how far out to sea, We seek the currents motions, Where deep allows us be.

Pass underneath, our over clear, Steer way from our desire, And like our loves life friendship, Afraid we hold it dear.

Our odyssey of thirst to cruise, The distance doesn’t show, Directions that we travel, Along the journeys flow.

Until our circled purpose, Seeks gentle ripples home, A swell back to the surface, The course we left to roam.

David Hollywood

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Hospitality

i k s n i p m Ke te Their First

Celebra n i a r h a B n I y r a Annivers

The luxurious Kempinski Grand & Ixir Hotel Bahrain City Centre celebrates its first birthday on the 7th September! You are invited to join them for family festivities from a scrumptious celebratory brunch to generous complimentary treats for in-house guests and mall shoppers.

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empinski Grand & Ixir Hotel Bahrain City Centre will kick-off its birthday celebrations in style on Friday, 7th September.

They begin with an impressive Celebration Brunch at Saveur where the talented chefs will create an elaborate birthday menu. For ten lucky brunchers, whose Birthday matches the Friday date each brunch is held on throughout September, they will receive a complimentary brunchon that day, from 7th September. And of course, complimentary pool access is guaranteed to all brunchers!

Guests on the 7th September, will enjoy a delicious slice of birthday cake at 3pm, when there will be a memorable Cake Cutting Ceremony. Kempinski’s masterful Pastry Chef, Clement Raybaud, and his dedicated team will craft a beautiful cake to be shared by everyone on this memorable day. Throughout the day in-house guests and mall shoppers passing by will also join in on the celebrations by indulging in complimentary treats.

Throughout the month of September, in-house guests and Friday brunchers will have the opportunity to enter an exciting competition, with a chance to win incredible prizes, including a 3-night stay in a Kempinski in Europe! Other prizes

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include a 2-night stay in the lavish Kempinski Residences and Suites Doha, a 60-minute Pure spa treatment at the Kempinski Grand & Ixir Hotel Bahrain City Centre, and four Wahooo! Waterpark entrance tickets, among many others. The lucky winners will be announced in October.

Kempinski Grand & Ixir Hotel Bahrain City Centre, is nestled in the heart of the island’s fashionable Seef district and connected to Bahrain’s biggest leisure and entertainment destination. It has been amongst the top choice for GCC travellers to Bahrain this year, particularly business travellers during the week and leisure travellers who frequent the hotel with their families over the weekends to enjoy the unparalleled selection of luxurious retail and entertainment outlets, at their fingertips.

Offering a new level of luxury and exclusivity to stylish and discerning travellers in Bahrain, the hotel offers outstanding culinary experiences across five restaurants and lounges, with a new ultra-stylish night lounge due to open in September. Boasting 460 stylish guest rooms, 79 chic suites and state-of-the-art wellness facilities, Kempinski Grand & Ixir Hotel Bahrain City Centre continues to be a quintessential haven of comfort, and the luxury hotel of choice, for many travelling to Bahrain.

“We have enjoyed a remarkable year here at Kempinski in Bahrain, offering the finest in European hospitality to our local and International guests. We hope you have enjoyed creating your Kempinski memories with us as much as we have enjoyed welcoming you as our guest,” said Stephan Kaminski, General Manager Kempinski Grand & Ixir Hotel Bahrain City Centre

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Life is Magnifique

Pashawat Opens At Sofitel This remarkably authentic Arabic Restaurant has a traditional atmosphere, exquisite design and a fashionable mix of opulent dĂŠcor will features live entertainment from a female Arabic singer and belly dance shows; guaranteed to give you an experience to remember, combining luxury and tradition in a contemporary and unique way.

Pashawat offers irresistible Lebanese cuisine. Guests will enjoy a large variety of the finest Mezzah as well as succulent charcoal grille specialties, unleashing a fusion of stimulating culinary fare to tempt guests from all over the world.

Pashawat Restaurant is located on the first floor with a separate entrance adjacent to the main hotel lobby and will open every Monday to Friday from 7pm until 1.30am.

The Magnifique Break

Pashawat

Recover from the scorching summer months this September on the pearly white shores of Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa. This special package combines fine dining with state of the art Thalassotherapies designed to help get over the summer months and escape your stress. Spend two nights in a Double Luxury Room with L’Occitane amenities overlooking the Arabian Gulf.

Savour the delicious international flavours of Saraya with mouth-watering dishes and thirst quenching drinks. Includes three Thalassa treatments. BD199 per person in a double room, for two nights including three Spa and Thalassa treatments, breakfast and dinner.

For reservations or more information please contact the hotel on +973 1763 6363.

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Hospitality

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ach and every one of the Hawar Meeting Rooms, the latest addition to the Gulf Convention Centre, has been designed to the highest specifications, providing clients with the opportunity to host executive meetings in a luxurious setting.

The brand new Hawar Meeting Rooms are located on a separate Mezzanine floor and can be accessed via a private lift. This private floor also includes its own waiting area, in addition to several other facilities which provide clients with a high level of confidentiality.

The Hawar Meeting Rooms include five exquisitely furnished executive meeting rooms, which have been equipped with

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state-of-the-art technology. All of the meeting rooms include a plasma screen television, internet access, and the latest in technology when it comes to audio-visual equipment.

Additionally, the first of these executive meeting rooms is equipped with video conferencing facilities.

Luxurious furnishings, including polished wood boardroom tables and leather chairs, are set against a backdrop featuring breathtaking views of the Al Fateh Grand Mosque, the Manama skyline, and the Gulf Hotel’s pool and gardens.

The Hawar Meeting Rooms can host between 10 to 20 people in a boardroom set-up. Plus, the fifth of these exclusive meeting rooms provides clients with the flexibility to choose among a variety of setups, including the capacity to host up to 40 people for a reception. Excellent catering is available, including a full range of delicious refreshments and snacks, along with The Gulf Hotel’s signature five-star service.

The nearby Gulf Convention Centre also provides additional facilities, with the main Al-Dana ballroom having the capacity to host up to 2,500 people for a reception, and 1,200 people in a banquet style set-up. The Gulf Convention Center is the ideal venue for international conferences and exhibitions, gala dinners, banqueting events, weddings, graduations and award ceremonies. The Gulf Hotel also provides clients with luxurious accommodation, in addition to nine excellent fine dining restaurants For more information or for reservations, please call the Gulf Hotel on +973 1771 3000, or visit: www.gulfhotelbahrain.com

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ocated in the heart of the bustling Al Seef District of Manama, Hani Royal Hotel is conveniently located close to the airport, main shopping centres and central business district. It is the perfect base for business travellers and tourists alike, whether that is for a weekend visit or long term stay.

The hotel houses some outstanding food outlets to indulge your palette as an in-house guest or for an evening dining experience. These include the international

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“H” restaurant and Fisherman, seafood restaurant. In the lounge you can enjoy coffees and mocktails as you relax and catch up with old friends and family.

To make your stay all the more indulgent, the complex has gone all out with their dedicated spa floor and fitness area. These have outstanding facilities designed to encourage relaxation and wellness in a serene space of total calm.

With male and female sections, beautifully tiled Jacuzzis, Turkish baths and massage and treatment rooms, you will be walking on air for the remainder of your stay. The resort also features roof top terraces, a selection of pools and an outdoor barbeque and entertainment area, to ensure that you can fill your leisure time in the way that suits you best.

Hani Royal offers a variety of room packages with the provision of two distinct styles of décor.

You can opt for the traditional Arabic influence to get the real feel of the Middle East with lanterns, ornate carvings and

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rich colours. Alternatively, you can opt for the chic and minimalist Italian style rooms if clean lines, monochrome and modernity are more your thing. Whichever you choose, you can be sure that that your room will be designed to the highest possible standards, with artistic flourishes, sculptures and floral designs to make it that little bit more unique.

Anticipating the needs of their guests is what the Hani team pride themselves on.

The provision of a private ‘home office’ area and complimentary wifi ensure that you can have everything at your fingertips to stay on top of things from the comfort of your room.

With all the standard trappings of five star accommodation, facilities include 24 hour concierge and room service, satellite television, direct dial phones, and coffee making facilities.

Stays at Hani Royal Hotel includes access to the spa and airport transfer

For more information Tel. +973 1758 1100, email: info@haniroyalhotel.com or visit www.haniroyalhotel.com

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Home Décor

Q Home Décor Q Home Décor provides all you need to furnish your home in the style that suits you best. Classic, quirky, girly or modern, you can create the space of your dreams.

BD50

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BD395

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ith a commitment to being unique, Q Home Décor offers a range of contemporary, classical and eclectic furniture, to compliment your taste and your surroundings. Priding themselves on sourcing products from around the world, they ensure a full range of options and styles for the customer. The new collection features unique pieces from Turkey, India, US, Mexico, China, and the UK to name but a few. The stylish furniture pieces are perfectly complimented by a large range of accessories, wall décor, and bedding. This is in addition to offering personal services like Wedding Registry, Interior Design, Gift Wrapping, and Flower arranging. Stores are carefully planned and designed to give customers design ideas that they can create in their own home.

Visit one of our stores today and be inspired by design.

Table

BD395

Long Chair

Sofa

BD645 Lawson Red Sofa collection

Eclectic Living

This sofa is eclectic living at its best with the classic look of red luxurious velvet upholstered onto the classic chesterfield shape with the stud work perfectly matched.

Whether you have the full collection or even use the armchair only as an accent piece, this collection exudes a touch of class and brings a regal look to any room.

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BD35

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BD52.5

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BD9.5 BD14.5

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BD75

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Print

BD12 each Modern Dining

This simple white dining table is brought to life with the vibrant purple upholstered chairs of this collection. You can really see in this image how accessories play a big role in a modern room, the best part is that accessories can easily change you colour scheme and with a white table as your base you can really go for any colour - so why not be adventurous!

BD295

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BD325

BD95

Chair

Buffet

BD55 Print

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Lady Godiva bedroom

BD120

BD210

Bookcase

Nightstand

Classic Bedroom

BD600 BD830 Bed

This collection is perfect for the little princess in the family or even the big princess! One of our best selling classic bedrooms and you can see why. The grand 4 poster bed perfectly complimented with the canopy fabric makes this a unique piece. This vintage look is very in trend this season and will continue to be prominent in next season also.

For more information visit the store in Bahrain City Centre, Level 1 or Tel. +973 1725 0034.

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Home

Swimming Pool Safety Swimming is a lot of fun, but drowning is a real danger. Even kids who know how to swim can drown, so it’s very important to have adequate safety around the pool. Pool Safety Middle East has just the right solutions to help make your pool safer.

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he facts and figures are heart wrenching.

Each year, hundreds of children under five drown in residential swimming pools, usually a pool owned by their family. In addition, many children in that age group are treated in hospital emergency rooms for submersion injures.

At the time of the incidents, most victims are being supervised by one or both parents. Pool submersions involving children happen quickly. A child can drown in the time it takes to answer a phone. Toddlers, in particular, often do something unexpected because their capabilities change daily.

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Safety Precautions You Can Take

Parents who own pools can take their own precautions to reduce the chances of their youngsters accessing the family pool without adult supervision. Pool Safety Middle East has some of the most highly recommended and effective solutions available.

Safety Fences

Pool safety fences are the most widespread method for the prevention of drowning accidents to children in the 1-6 years ‘high risk’ age group. A pool safety fence provides a safe, secure barrier all the time. A fence is also the most affordable type of safety barrier.

Safety Covers

A pool safety cover is a safe barrier to help prevent young children and pets from falling into the swimming pool. At the same time it serves as a protective cover for the pool preventing debris from collecting at the bottom. With a safety cover, Pool Safety ME pays special attention to closing off the gaps around any stainless steel ladders which go into the pool.

Safety Nets

A pool safety net consists of an especially manufactured net, and the final shape is customized on-site to match the outlines of the swimming pool. The mesh squares are uniquely sized so that they are too small for a child’s head to squeeze through, and too large for a child to walk on or play on Contact Pool Safety Middle East to find out which solution works out best for you.

Visit www.poolsafetyme.com, Tel. +973 1750 2894 or +973 3946 4119 or email: info@poolsafetyme.com

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Living

Mezzanine Modular Sofa, BD1,445 Art School Chest, BD345 Box Mirror, BD185

Form, Style And Comfort

By Freedom

BD45.5 (Set of two)

BD49.9

BD11.9 Yellow Onslo Vessel 22cm

AndrosTable Lamp

BD52.5

Freedom’s extensive collection of leather sofas, fabric sofas, dining furniture, bedroom furniture and homewares offers complete solutions for your home. Choose from genuine leather sofas or Australian-made fabric sofas in a great range of designs and configurations to suit your lifestyle.

Brighten up your home with the latest colours and design trends this season with Freedom accessories. Turn your bathroom into a stylish retreat with the right fixtures and accessories.

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Mug, BD1.9 Cereal Bowl, BD3.5 Side Plate, BD3.5 Dinner Plate, BD3.9 Cascade Dinnerware

Dome Table Lamp

Yellow Onslo Vessel 30cm

BD13.9

Coil Basket

Table, BD195 Cube Bookshelf, BD275

Blox Dining Package

Living Frenchie 2.5 Sofa, BD415 Frenchie Ottoman, BD130 Wavelength Coffee Table, BD75 Babushka Nest of Tables, BD115

BD27.5

BD12.5

Owlton John Cushion

Wire Basket Lantern

BD13.9

Small, BD4.5 Large, BD7.9 BD59.9

Evie Table Lamp

Pier Rope Table Lamp

Small, BD11.9 Medium, BD12.9 Large, BD14.9

Black Butterfly Cushion 50x50cm, Natural Black

BD12.9

Mangowood Jars

BD12.9

Fantail Feather Cushion

Brittany Extension Dining Table, BD475 Brittany Console Table, BD245 Congo Dining Chair, BD59.9

BD11.9

Mirror, BD8.5 Soap Dispenser, BD4.5 Canister, BD5.5 Soap Dish, BD4.5 Toilet Roll, BD6.5 Toothbrush Holder, BD4.9 Toilet Brush, BD12.5

Studio 2.5 Seater Sofa, BD395

BD13.9

Cartwheel Cushion

Coffee Cushion 50x50cm

BD17.5

Soraya Round Cushion 40cm

Available at Bahrain City Centre, Level 1, Tel. +973 1717 9393.

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Shopping

Fibre Lash: Brush on False Lashes

Back to School with Geox!

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By purchasing a pair of selected children’s shoes from the Back-to-School collection at Geox, youngsters will receive a Geox travel bag with school essentials, such as a cooler bag to ensure a fresh lunch, a note book with mind stimulating games and stationary. The collection also introduces heroes, Xenia and Alex- two ordinary students with extraordinary powers. Geox is available at Bahrain City Centre and Seef Mall.

s w Ne ECCO Launches ‘Back to School’ Collection

The collection has pretty ballerinas and elegant dress shoes to sandals and sneakers for both boys and girls. The collection offers footwear for kids based on deep insight into how toddlers and kids move, develop and explore. ECCO’s back-to-school line-up emphasizes freedom, movement and self-expression for happy school children.

BD35

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Victoria’s Secret

Seeing really is believing with Fibre Lash Brush On False Lashes, the ultimate in lash technology. Fibre Lash extends and builds your lashes to extreme lengths acting like instant false lashes! The easy-to-use kit comes complete with two formulations; an Extension Mascara and Lash Fibre’s. After one application of the Extension Mascara, the revolutionary brush-on nylon Lash Fibres adhere to your lash follicles, acting like instant false eye lashes. Another coat of the lightweight Extension Mascara formula secures the fibres in place. The more you apply, the more dramatic the results! Now available in the Middle East online at www.fibrelashme.com, priced at BD19.5.

New Victoria’s Secret Stores This autumn, Victoria’s Secret, the leading specialty retailer of lingerie and beauty products, will open its first stores in the Middle East.

Victoria’s Secret dominates its field with modern fashion-inspired collections. The Dubai openings in Mall of the Emirates and The Dubai Mall, will come just weeks after the lingerie chain opens its first Middle East store in Kuwait at The Avenues. All stores will be operated in a franchise partnership with MH Alshaya Co.

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Fashion

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ast month, I was invited to join the Saks Fifth Avenue’s fashion team in Dubai to go behind the scenes and watch the making of their Autumn/Winter fashion campaign ‘Progression’.

Even though at Arabian Magazines we have our own photography studio and have done numerous fashion shoots, working with many fabulous photographers, I found it fascinating to watch an advertising campaign being created for such a well known brand. The show was directed by a team of internationally acclaimed fashion professionals from New York, and featured model Jayne Moore from UK modeling agency IMG.

PROGRESSION

by Rebecca Cooksey

Dress by Nina Ricci, shoes by Alexandre Birman, accessories by Erikson Beamon, clutch by Franchi

BD1,640*

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The shoot went really smoothly, a testament to the high level organisation and team spirit.

Completed in under six hours, there were no tears or tantrums - from either the model or creative director!

Being so involved in the process, I was really able to get a feel for the inspiration behind the campaign.

I began to appreciate the team’s vision and exactly why were using the specific outfits and props throughout the shoot.

Dress by Oscar de la Renta

BD4,120*

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Fashion

The campaign focuses on the thought process behind making a purchase.

It encourages the idea that whatever you buy needs to make an impression and fulfill a purpose – whether that be looking professional for a work function, or making an ex realise exactly what he missed by letting you go!

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Dress by Emilio Pucci, earrings by Erikson Beamon

Fashion

Taking inspiration from the interconnectedness apparent in works of art such as the Atomium Monument in Brussels and with a focus on spherical interpretations like those exhibited by Damien Hirst, the Sak’s Autumn campaign is called Shop Saks and as deep and thought provoking as it is beautiful.

Have another look at the Saks Fifth Avenue advert in the front of the magazine. I know that I have certainly been looking at advertising campaigns differently recently! I can’t help trying to work out the themes and inspirations behind them

Pendant print dress by Oscar de la Renta, shoes

by Walter Steiger, bag by Anya Hindmarch

BD1,660*

Shoes by Walter Steiger

BD272*

Dress by Zac Posen

Images taken by Rebecca Cooksey

*Approximate prices

Items available on special order from Saks Fifth Avenue, Bahrain City Centre.

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Fashion Cosmetic Bag

BD110

BD65 Men’s Wash Bag

Exquisite Leather Pieces

By Amouage

The Leather Goods Collection from the House of Amouage comprises a contemporary and distinctive variety of products from wallets, business card cases, passport cases and iPad sleeves to women’s tote bags, cosmetic bags and men’s wash bags. The apogee of the collection are a one-of-a-kind Domino and Backgammon set in a sophisticated leather case.

Continental Wallet

BD110

BD105 Business Card Case

Tote Bag

BD125

Ipad Cases

BD165 64 | Bahrain Confidential | September 2012

Fashion Zip Coin Purse

BD50 BD80 Zip Wallet

BD85

BD60

Mini Tent Gusset Cosmetic Bag

Cosmetic Bag

BD335

Hand Made

With Pride And Grace Passport Case

Amouage’s signature jacquard is exclusively stamped on the supple leather. The collection includes genuine crocodile leather, crocodile prints and patent leather with vibrant nappa leather contrasts. The spectrum of lush colour combinations range from elegant black with gold and tan with orange, to bold purple with baby pink and black with fuchsia.

All products are hand-made by artisans in Florence, Italy whose skills have been passed down throughout many generations using the very top grade of calfskin.

BD320

BD305

Duffle Bags

Please visit the Amouage Shop in Bahrain City Centre. For more details, visit: www.amouage.com

Dominos Case

BD85

Dollar Bill Fold

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Fashion

Icons

BD30.5

Redefined

By Gap BD25.75 Fall Beige Colour Cord Pant

BD23.25

BD15.5

BD23.25

Crewneck Sweater

BD13

BD25.75

BD25.75 For women, the Icon Redefined collection includes the Always Skinny Jeans, available in different washes, the Sexy Boyfriend Jeans, and the Coloured Corduroy Legging Jeans, corduroy updated with an amazing hand feel and texture. The Boyfriend Shirt and Fitted Boyfriend Shirt offers a feminine twist on menswear inspired shirting available in a variety of fabrics, colours and styles including solid, plaid, ruffle and stripes. The Crewneck Sweater is available in a range of fashion colours and textured yarns.

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Inseam Zip Legging, Jewel Colours

BD30.5

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BD23.25

BD23.25

BD18

Oxford Shirt

BD13 BD25.75

Berry Colour Clean Belt

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BD25.75

By Gap

BD15.5

For men, the Slim Khakis come with unexpected style and comfort. The essential Men’s Straight Fit Jeans are available in premium indigo washes and the 1969 Modern Cord that offers a new take on cord with the slim fit option. All bottoms pair with the Modern Oxford Shirt, available in fresh washes and a range of colour and stripes. The Brushed Fleece Crew is offered in vintage wash fleece crewneck and hoodie silhouettes.

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Saddle Colour Swan Ballet Shoes

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Shoe Mart has lots in store for kids this season. Girls can choose from the elegant selection of Mary Jane’s and pumps, while boys can choose from a number of comfortable casual shoes and slip-ons.

There is also a wide selection of sports shoes for boys and girls. Your child is guaranteed to find a favourite pair to suit and fit every occasion.

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Dr. PIERRE R. CLERO Now relocated to Bahrain Specialist Hospital

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+973 3619 7919 SERVICES FACE Botox, Fillers, Lifting, Rhinoplasty, Eyelids, Eye Bags, Nefertiti Lift, Lips Enhancement BREAST Breast Augmentation, Breast Reduction, Breast Lifting BODY Liposculpture, Body Contouring Buttocks Enhancement REJUVENATION From inside out with the latest breakthrough techniques from Hollywood WEIGHT LOSS Our exclusive SSXP DIET from Hollywood – lose 20 pounds in thirty days

Beauty is in the hands of your surgeon Dr. Pierre R. Clero’s hands have more than thirty years of experience all over the world delivering excellence in cosmetic surgery.

The trusted cosmetic surgeon of celebrities in Hollywood is now in Bahrain to serve his patients from the GCC. Dr. Pierre R. Clero and his patient coordinator Faith will listen to you with the utmost attention in order to deeply understand your desires and therefore deliver the perfect result.

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From Paris, Hollywood to BAHRAIN

Call our patient coordinator Faith for a consultation: +973 Appointments: 1781 2222, 1781 2200, 1781 2209, 1781 2201, Emergency: 1781 2111

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Beauty Rimmel Lasting Finish Lip Tint

BD11.5

Get a royal flush of colour, a lip look that stays on duty for hours and won’t leave a trace. Finally, kisses that never tell. The new Lasting Finish 1000 Kisses Lip Tint by Rimmel wears for up to twelve hours. The speedy two-step application delivers a fabulously flawless finish that’s totally on-trend.

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BD4.9 M•A•C Styleseeker

M•A•C interprets a vivid fall colour collection in tones influenced by the spirit and style of a global wanderer.

Translucent, buildable, Powder Blush adds glow. Eye Shadow Duos create brilliant, sultry effects punctuated with Fluidline.

Nail Lacquer in jewel tones and metallics extends the opulence to the tips of the fingers.

BD9.5

Bioderma Sensibio H2O

Sensibio removes make-up, soothes and refreshes the skin, without rinsing.

It cleanses and removes make-up, including waterproof mascara, gently removes dust and impurities and leaves the skin feeling exquisitely clean, soft and comfortable.

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Buzz

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BD21.6 BD11.2 Clarins Enchanted Summer Make-up Collection

Dare to sport a sunny complexion, intense eye make-up, and sparkling lip colour.

This summer, Clarins Make-Up travels to India, an authentic voyage where traditional patterns and shimmery tones reign. Enjoy this voyage to the heart of India!

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Beauty BD33 (50ml) BD37 (80ml)

Lady Million by Paco Robane

Vibrant and sensual, Lady Million Eau de Toilette is a fresh woody floral scent. Neroli essence and lily of the valley rival each other in sensuality and radiant freshness. The utterly feminine heart blends gardenia and hyacinth - while the fragrance also combines the softness of honey with the sensual pulses of patchouli.

BD16.8*

Brightening BB Cream

by Nuxe

Nuxe has launced the new double action Brightening BB Cream with SPF 30 PA+++. It brightens the skin and instantly evens out the complexion, while diminishing the appearance of dark spots.The cream comes in an oil-free texture and works well for all skin tones.

Invisible Fluid Makeup By Estée Lauder

New from Estée Lauder, Invisible Fluid Makeup is a technologically advanced liquid makeup that perfects your skin without leaving a trace. This new generation of foundation guarantees your true-to-life shade match by working with your natural undertones, so skin appears fresh, flawless and radiantly perfected in every light.

BD5.15 Pearl Hand Cream - Limited Edition

Rose Des Champs By L’Occitane

The Pearl Hand Cream contains tiny pearls of rose-blush oil, which melt into the skin upon application, for better moisturised and softly scented hands.

The Solid Perfumes Charm contains the essence of the Eau de Toilette held in a charmingly decorated tin, allowing you to refresh your scent anytime, anywhere. A limited edition fragrant delight to seize while you can!

It’s Good to be Bad - Villain by Ed Hardy

Fearlessly splashing off the top, Italian Bergamot and French Lavender are dashed with masculine spices while herbaceous Egyptian Basil and wild sage settle in the heart. Hidden in the shadows are earthy woods infused with the treasure of golden amber - while the lingering musk trails off in the distance in this very masculine scent by Ed Hardy.

BD6.2

BD30 (125ml)

Solid Perfume Charm - Limited Edition

Aqua Shadow #0E

BD13 Aqua Rouge #8

Madonna’s Lip Colour by Make Up Forever

Gina Brooke, Madonna’s longtime makeup artist, has collaborated with Make Up Forever to create the official lip colour for the Material Girl’s MDNA tour - the new Aqua Rouge #8 in an iconic shade of red. And Gina’s go-to for enhancing Madonna’s eyes is Aqua Shadow #0E in black. The jumbo waterproof eyeshadow pencil can be applied in seconds and requires minimal touch-ups.

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

BD22.5 (75ml)

BD10

BD23

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Health

Health Updates Physically Fit Boys And Girls Score Higher On Reading And Math

Having a healthy heart and lungs may be one of the most important factors for middle school students to make good grades in math and reading, according to findings presented at the American Psychological Association’s 120th Annual Convention. The researchers gathered data at five Texas middle schools from 1,211 students, of whom 54 per cent were female with an average age of about twelve. Overall, the group was 57 per cent white. While previous studies have found links between being physically fit and improved academic performance, this study also examined several other potential influences, including self-esteem and social support. It also took into account the students’ socioeconomic status and their self-reported academic ability. In addition to cardio respiratory fitness, social support was related to better reading scores among boys, according to the study. It defined social support as reliable help from family and friends to solve problems or deal with emotions. For girls, having a larger body mass index was the only factor other than cardio respiratory fitness that predicted better reading scores.

For boys and girls, cardio respiratory fitness was the only factor related to their performance on the math tests.

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Egg Allergy In Kids Overcome With Egg Therapy New research from the United States finds that egg therapy, eating small but gradually increasing daily doses of egg white powder, may help affected children overcome their allergy to eggs. However, the researchers urge people not try it at home because the conditions have to be carefully controlled by a trained doctor. In the small trial, 75 per cent of 40 children who received a daily, gradually increasing dose of egg white powder, were symptom-free after nearly two years while they were on the treatment, and 27 per cent of them remained symptom-free after another year with no treatment during which they ate as much egg and products containing egg as they wanted to.

Health Raisins As Good As Sports Chews For Workout Boost Eating raisins could provide the same workout boost as sports chews, according to an article in the Journal of The International Society of Sports Nutrition. Researchers from California-Davis University discovered that raisins are a cheap, natural source that provide an alternative to energy bars. In order to evaluate the impact of natural supplements compared with carbohydrate supplements on endurance running performance, the researchers performed three randomized trials on runners, with a seven-day break between trials. The participants were assigned to consume raisins, chews or water as a supplement. The results revealed that those who consumed raisins or sports chews were on average one minute faster in the five kilometre run compared with those who drank just water.

Researchers also found that raisins and sports chews promoted higher carbohydrate oxidation than water.

Social Connection More Important To Adult Well-Being Than Academic Ability Positive social relationships in childhood and adolescence are key to adult well-being, according to Associate Professor Craig Olsson from Deakin University and the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute in Australia, and his colleagues. In contrast, academic achievement appears to have little effect on adult well-being.

Olsson and team analysed data for 804 people followed up for 32 years, who participated in the Dunedin Multidisciplinary Health and Development Study (DMHDS) in New Zealand. They explored the relative importance of early academic and social pathways to adult well-being. The researchers found, on the one hand, a strong pathway from child and adolescent social connectedness to adult wellbeing. This illustrates the enduring significance of positive social relationships over the lifespan to adulthood. On the other hand, the pathway from early language development, through adolescent academic achievement, to adult well-being was weak, which is in line with existing research showing a lack of association between socioeconomic prosperity and happiness.

Jet Device Injects Drugs Without Needles The prospect of less painful medicine shots without needles has come a step closer, as US researchers revealed how they have developed a device that delivers a controlled, tiny, high-pressure jet into the skin without using a hypodermic needle. While there are already several jet-devices on the market, they tend to be of an “all or nothing” design that delivers the same amount of drug to the same depth each time.

However the new jet-injection device that researchers at MIT have engineered can be programmed to deliver medicine into the skin in a range of doses to variable depths in a controlled manner.

Increased Asthma Risk For Infants Exposed To Specific Moulds Cincinnati-based researchers now report new evidence that exposure to three types of mould during infancy may have a direct link to asthma development during childhood. These forms of mould - Aspergillus ochraceus, Aspergillus unguis and Penicillium variabile - are typically found growing in water-damaged homes, putting a spotlight on the importance of mould remediation for public health. All infants enrolled in the study were born to at least one parent with allergies.They found that 25 per cent of children whose parents had allergies were asthmatic by age seven. Among the multiple indoor contaminants assessed, only mould exposure during infancy emerged as a risk factor for asthma at age seven.

Caffeine Intake Tied To Lower Risk Of Skin Cancer A new US study of over 110,000 people found that the more caffeine there was in their diets, the lower their risk of developing basal cell carcinoma, the most common type of skin cancer. The researchers wrote about their findings in the journal ‘Cancer Research’. The finding adds Basal Cell Carcinoma to a growing list of diseases that increasing coffee intake appears to lower the risk of, such as type 2 diabetes and Parkinson’s disease. Basal Cell Carcinoma starts in the top layer of the skin, the epidermis and usually results from regular exposure to sunlight or other ultraviolet radiation. Even though it is a slow-growing cancer and is not life-threatening like melanoma, it causes considerable morbidity. Of the participants, just over 22,700 developed Basal Cell Carcinoma over 20 years of follow up. When ranked according to caffeine consumption, the study found for women, the top 20 per cent of caffeine consumers had an 18 per cent lower risk of BCC than the bottom 20 per cent. For men, the risk was lower by 13 per cent.

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Health & Fitness

e t a m i t l U The ! t u o k r o W ‘You just can’t find the motivation, time or right type of training program to suit you.

Rubbish!’

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ow many promises have you made yourself in recent years to get fit?

Whether it’s yet another New Year’s resolution, the shock of your jeans not fitting or you’ve been left feeling like a beached whale recently as a good looking chap with a six pack struts past and actually looks good in a pair of Speedo’s – something your wife thinks too, if her drooling has anything to go by!

psychological well-being, reduces the risk of developing breast cancer and colon cancer, relieves insomnia, helps prevent diabetes, reduces high cholesterol or the risk of developing it. And these are just some of the pay-offs you’d expect from getting fitter.

“The system focuses on core strength and conditioning.”

Another perk of this system-decongested skin, through so much sweating

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Yet you just can’t find the motivation, time or right type of training program to suit you.

Rubbish! If we lost weight for every excuse we came up with – we’d be the skinniest nation in the world as opposed to one of the fattest and unhealthiest.

Next time you’re about to make up another excuse on why you can’t exercise just read below to give you some motivation …

Medical experts agree that achieving and keeping any level of physical fitness fends off heart disease and related illnesses. In layman’s terms it helps you achieve slimmer thighs, firmer muscles, more energy, relieves tension and stress, as well as depression and anxiety, boosts selfimage and improves

Extreme Fitness, known as Exfit, and located in Barbar welcomes any person – male or female whatever their shape, weight, fitness level or ability is. The only requirement they ask from you – you have to want to change! Ahmad, head instructor and Osama, second trainer knows this system works because according to them they were a massive family up until five years ago

Health & Fitness when Ahmad had had enough.

Looking at them now it’s very difficult to believe that any of them ever had a weight problem.

The system was developed in USA and focuses on core strength and conditioning and is used at gyms throughout the world. The program incorporates cardio, stamina, flexibility, power, speed and coordination.

It’s tough, you are pushed to your maximum but the results are so worth it.

Not one session is ever repeated therefore it is impossible to get bored. Think boot camp at its meanest.

There have been times when I have wanted to strangle Ahmad with my skipping rope as he shouts for the fifth time that I’m being too lazy. But he knows just how far to push you and every time I’ve skipped out feeling amazing and looking forward to the next session.

There is nothing fancy about the gym as you are there to work. But there the added benefits of sauna, steam and pool once you’ve picked yourself up from the floor after a session and crawled to it. But what really makes this gym the ultimate work out as far as I’m concerned – not only are you pushed to your maximum which has actually given me a more positive approach to everyday problems, it’s the camaraderie which comes with your fellow trainers. Everyone supports you, no one is there to judge you and it’s a mish mash of ages and shapes.

“It has given me a more positive approach to everyday problems.”

We all just want to train, get fit and enjoy it in the process. But be prepared to sweat!

To try out a free session Tel. +973 3953 3130. or email: exfit@live.com

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Health & Beauty

PRP Hair Treatment is the newest hair loss treatment, pioneered

by Dr Pierre R Clero. He is Asia’s first and most experienced cosmetic PRP provider and a world renowned pioneer in autologous cellular regeneration medicine.

“We have a greater than 80 per cent success rate based on patient satisfaction and clinical outcome.”

After

PRP Hair Treatment before and after. The pictures were taken twelve months apart, after two sessions of PRP Hair Treatment.

PRP Hair Treatment

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fter a small amount of blood is taken from the patient to produce the hair follicle stimulating platelet rich plasma (PRP), the scalp is prepared with thorough cleansing.

Calcium-activated Stem-Cell - PRP is then injected via syringe.

The treatment is done without anesthesia, therefore there is the potential for some discomfort during the procedure.

This is minimised with the use of freezing shots (nerve blocks) and most patients report minor to no discomfort. There is no down time associated with the treatment and normal activity can be resumed immediately. After treatment, the scalp should be protected from the sun and excessive irritation.

Can anyone have this procedure?

PRP Hair Treatment is a safe choice for patients with hair loss.

However, patients with active infection on the scalp, history of shingles on the scalp, diabetes, coagulation disease, or those taking blood thinning and/or immunosuppressive medications are not right candidates. If hair follicles are entirely lost, the treatment will not work. Patients who have lost their hair follicles require hair transplant surgery.

Dr Pierre R Clero

How many treatments do I need?

Initially, one to two treatments three to six months apart are recommended for rapid re-growth. For some patients, maintenance treatment may become necessary every year or so.

What is the success rate?

Although results vary between patients, we have a greater than 80 per cent success rate based on patient satisfaction and clinical outcome Dr Pierre R Clero is based at Bahrain Specialist Hospital.

For more information contact Faith, the Patient Coordinator Tel. +973 3619 7919.

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Breath:

Our First Healer Our Fitness Guru, Roberta Trzebinski, talks about the importance of better breathing techniques and how it helps our lungs stay healthier for longer.

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re your lungs dying?

I bet your doctor never told you this but as we age, the cells in our lungs start to die off faster than we replace them – causing our lungs to shrink. If we don’t do anything about it, by the age of 70, 45 per cent of our lungs’ capacity would have gone. That’s bad news for our strength, stamina and disease-fighting

whole area of your lungs, visualize it rippling down and filling up the bottom of the ribs like a balloon, concentrating not only in the anterior parts but also the sides and the posterior aspects.

Feel the ribs expanding in three dimensions as your breath becomes fuller, but try to avoid lifting the shoulders and tensing your neck. Was it easy? What did you experience? Some of you may have found it challenging and even got light headed in the process perhaps? This may indicate that you are not breathing to your full lung

“Breathing correctly can help us fight fatigue, stress and muscular tension.

It helps our circulatory system, our cardio vascular system and even our central nervous system.”

power. That’s why, there is no better medicine for us than fresh oxygen.

Spare a few moments as you read this article. Just pause and reflect on how you are breathing - try to identify if it is a smooth, full, relaxed breathing pattern or an irregular, shallow and agitated pattern. Try, in your mind’s eye, to channel the breath into the

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capacity and it is perfectly normal to feel new sensations as you begin to breathe deeper, into the underused parts of the lower alveoli of the lungs.

In these regions, stagnant air and toxins await and multiply and if we do not breathe correctly they fester in our bodies. Breathing polluted air and smoking does not help, but

Roberta Trzebinski

becoming aware of oxygenating our bodies through deeper breathing is a beginning in this purification process. Imagine a river and a pond. Which one would you associate your breathing pattern with? A pond’s water is shallow, full of aquatic plants and marsh.

It lacks wave action which is symbolic of stillness and lack of vitality. In a river, the water is clear, forever moving, changing and symbolizing energy. Feeling lethargic and lacking vitality signifies poor oxygenation in our body and mind.

On average we breathe more than 20,000 times a day, every day – but we pay no attention to it. Breathing correctly can help us fight fatigue, stress and muscular tension. It helps our circulatory system, our cardio vascular system and even our central nervous system, as with better breathing we relax and concentrate better.

When our lung volume drops, our oxygen reduces, our mind becomes foggy, and our energy dries up. Simple tasks like going up the stairs can leave us breathless. If you only exercise within your current aerobic limits your aerobic capacity is never going to improve.

Long, slow cardio training is not going to give us a reserve capacity of oxygen which we need at times of stress or higher exertion. Working out for shorter periods at a higher intensity with periods of rest will help us restore and increase our reserve capacity for the health of our lungs, heart and blood vessels

Roberta Trzebinski is a certified Stott Pilates Instructor Trainer and runs Breathing Workshops as well as High Intensity Interval Training Classes. For more information, Tel. +973 3944 5816 or visit www.pilatesbahrain.webeden.co.uk

Wellbeing

Attracting Abundance

Kelly Armatage, our resident Counsellor, Life Coach and Cognitive Behavioural Therapist talks about positive and abundant thoughts and their impact on our lives.

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ow would it feel to have abundance in all areas of your life?

Abundance in the form of unlimited amounts of love, success, wealth, health and self expression. Yet, many are lacking in some of these areas, due to a lack in their thoughts or beliefs towards these

“I do not deserve a loving and fulfilling relationship” “Great success tends to happen to others and not me” “I am unlikely to be promoted and get a higher salary” “If there is a virus going around, I’ll be sure to catch it” Having these types of thoughts in our conscious or subconscious mind ensures

“By increasing the energy, vibration and positivity within our thoughts, our realities change around us.”

Kelly Armatage

increasing the energy, vibration and positivity within our thoughts, our realities change around us.

Let’s take for example Steven Spielberg’s rise to fame. Despite suffering from dyslexia and starting out his career at Universal Studios as an unpaid, seven day a week intern; this determined man went on to become one of the most successful movie directors, producers and screen writers of our time. Did he achieve this through thinking “my dyslexia will hold me back”, did he achieve this through thinking “I am unlikely to make it”. No, he achieved this through having the highest, most abundant thoughts possible and hence creating his reality of success.

Abundance in life is not just for the chosen few; it is for absolutely everybody.

The universe has more than enough love, wealth and success to go around. The key is to raise those thoughts to a higher pulsation, the key is to think the most plentiful and successful thoughts available and keep in harmony with that vibration until you see the materialisation in your outer reality. If there is inner inharmony be sure there will be inharmony on the external to coincide with that. Attracting the very best in your life is yours for the taking, but will you take a cup from the ocean of abundance, or bucket after bucket?

Kelly Armatage Inc - Offering Counselling, Life Coaching and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Sessions. For enquiries, Tel. +973 3993 1399 or visit www.kellyarmatage.com

subjects. The man that is rich in money has a belief that money is something not to be worried about, he knows firmly that money comes in large quantities and goes out in large quantities. He is happy to give and receive in this area, with no negative thoughts involved. When we concentrate on abundant thoughts i.e. thoughts of no lack; then this perception becomes our reality.

Thoughts that are not abundant in any area attract a shortage into our lives.

Some examples of thoughts that are opposite in abundance or focused on scarcity are as follows:

we create the actions towards gaining these exact results. Or as specified here; an unrewarding relationship, mediocre success, an average salary and frequent illness. As children, we are influenced by our direct environment, so the teenager that holds a self-limiting belief towards money will have gained this from a parent who too, thought money was something to fear.

If there is a lack in an area of your life, analyse the thoughts towards that certain subject. Is the thought positive or negative?

Could a better, more empowering thought be nurtured and become a reality for you? By

All feedback on Kelly Armatage Inc’s services and services is always greatly received.

Please email: info@kellyarmatage.com

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Pets

Above And Beyond The Call Of Duty Animal Care Clinic In Hamala The Animal Care Clinic in Hamala has everything from a pet boutique to a fully equipped surgery room and even dental equipment - and they treat all animals that can fit through their door!

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t the Animal Care Clinic, services include consultations, vaccinations, surgery, ultrasound, dentistry, laboratory testing, anaesthesia-free dental cleanings, hospitalisation, emergency care, medical boarding, grooming, and a pet boutique.

The state of art surgery equipment is there to make sure your pets receive the care they deserve. They have modern equipment to monitor anaesthesia, breathing and oxygen. The brand new gas anaesthesia machine makes anaesthesia as safe as possible. They also have a new electrosurgery unit which can be used to minimise blood loss in surgery or be used to quickly remove small tumours. While, the ultrasound machine can be used to diagnose conditions related to the liver, spleen, or pregnancy in any type of animal.

A pet’s dental health can have a huge impact on their life expectancy. Cats and dogs need yearly dental cleanings in many cases to prevent tooth loss and lifethreatening infections. Animal Care Clinic have equipment like your human dentist to

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scale teeth, polish them, and drill diseased teeth as necessary. For people who are not ready to put their pet under anaesthesia for a dental, they offer anaesthesia-free dentals.

Dentals without anaesthesia cannot be as effective, but it can post-pone the need for one under anaesthesia.

They also have a fully equipped lab for diagnosis, where they can diagnose skin diseases, test blood, stool, urine and perform complete pathology for the kidneys and liver.

The veterinarians at Animal Care Clinic ensure patients get the quality veterinary care that they expect for their own pets. Your questions are important and they are always available to answer any concerns you may have about your pet.

“We are here to help pets and the people who take care of them and to allow the animal to live in the best possible way,” says Dr Eman W Jassim, Medical Director and Veterinarian.

The Emergency Care Specialist and Veterinarian, Dr Ahmed Azeim says, “I enjoy working with animals because they cannot easily communicate their problems so being able to help them is very satisfying”.

They are trying to educate pet owners in Bahrain to understand the diseases their pets can have. The lack of awareness in Bahrain

can sometimes lead to serious complications for the pets. They truly care for animals, and their entire team is by far the most dedicated we have seen in all of Bahrain.

“The most rewarding time is when people say ‘thank you’ for what we have done,” says Dr Ahmed. And Dr Eman adds, “It’s a great day when we are able to fix a long standing problem with a pet that the pet owner thought just wasn’t curable. It’s a great feeling to be able to help”.

At the Animal Care Clinic in Hamala, you are guaranteed to get veterinarians who take pains to get the correct diagnosis for your pet, before prescribing any medicines.

They explain the treatments in detail so you’re completely aware of your pets’ needs - and all of this comes at a very family friendly price. Animal Care Clinic will have their grand opening on 29th September, from 12pm to 3pm, with tours of the clinic and give-aways.

For appointments, Tel. +973 1761 2459, and for emergency calls 24 hours a day, Tel. +973 3635 9358.

Email: animalcare@batelco.com.bh or visit: www.animalcareclinicbh.com

Opinion

Packaging Waste Packaging is the science, art and technology of enclosing or protecting products for distribution, storage, sale and use - but later turns into waste material. This month, Rehan Ahmed, gives tips on what we can do to reduce packaging waste.

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ackaging provides a physical barrier between a product and the external environment thereby ensuring hygiene and reducing the risk of product wastage due to contamination. Packaging also protects from mechanical shock, vibration, compression, temperature while acting as a barrier protection from oxygen, water vapor, and dust. Packaging helps extend the shelf life of food items while also providing information on how to use, transport, recycle, or dispose of the package or product.

The packaging sector accounts for about two percent of the GNP in developed countries.

About half of this market is related to food packaging.

Packaging is considered to be a major contributor to waste and when compressed in landfill, packaging from all sources is less than 5 per cent by weight and volume of total waste.

Packaging accounts for roughly 30 per cent of municipal waste in developed countries.

In spite of continued improvements in packaging, huge quantities of waste are generated due to packaging alone which have to be collected, stored, and transported ending up at landfill sites. Few materials degrade in modern landfills. Even naturally biodegradable products may not degrade in today’s landfills because of the lack of air and moisture that

bacteria need to thrive. Consequently, many packaging materials would be recognizable if dug up from a landfill 20 years in the future.

For change to happen, it’s not just the packaging that requires alterations but also our lifestyles and habits of consumption. The best way is to practice and integrate the three R’s (Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle) into our packaging practices.

We have to work together to reduce the packaging and its allied waste. We need to

be cautious and look around in our home, office, school or shopping area and see how better we can help. The best means of managing packaging waste is to practice and integrate the 3 R’s (Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle) into our packaging practices.

Reduce: Eliminate non-essential components of packaging, minimize the number of materials used, reduce weight and volume of materials used, employ bulk delivery systems, use repairable pallets and multi-layered, multi-material packaging.

Replace single use packaging with multi-use.

Purchase durable and long life material.

Eng. Rehan Ahmed

Reuse: Packaging should be designed to be reusable, refillable, returnable and durable to the greatest extent possible. Reuse used packaging materials, return containers to suppliers for reuse, encourage suppliers to send products in reusable packaging material. Use reusable pallets instead of single use pallets.

Recycle: Packaging should be designed to be recyclable and/or made with recycled content. Recycling saves money, and reduces on hauling costs. Encourage suppliers to use materials which are made of recycled material. Consider ways in which the packaging could be redesigned to make it more recyclable. Also check if components of the package can be replaced by recyclable material.

Determine if materials are suitable for recycling, determine the impact of additives, inks, labels, and tear tape, which may hinder the recycling process.

While shopping, choose products with minimal packaging or products with packaging that is reusable, recyclable or made from recycled materials. Take reusable bags for shopping. Look for durable multi-use products instead of single use disposable products.

At School, pack lunches and drinks using a reusable lunch box and thermos flask. Do not use disposable utensils like cups, knives, forks and spoons. At Home, reuse grocery bags as garbage bin liners.

Reuse jars or sturdy boxes for storage purposes in the garage, workshop or kitchen. Reuse envelopes. Turn empty containers into something useful around the home. Reuse gift-wrapping

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

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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

The Cocktail Party

The Cocktail Party was held at the Mövenpick Hotel on 2nd June.

Japanese Ambassador HE Shigeki Sumi, Heinz Krähenbühl, Oman’s Ambassador HE Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Suleiman Al Amri, Thailand Ambassador HE Virachai Varasirikul and HE Hamid Shaikh Hussain

Heinz Krähenbühl and Aziz Gilitwala

Jesus and Carmen

Nasser with Tunisian Ambassador HE Zine Al Abindine Al Tarres

Eric, Candida, Charles, Saji and Rafay Sumaya, Nick and Fawaz

Jouliya, Anna and Diane

Claire and Mohammed

Eric, Sujay and Khurshid

Ahmed, Heinz Krähenbühl and Salman Al Mahmeed

Malaysian Ambassador to Bahrain HE Ahmad Shahizan Abd Samad with Nurhayati

Sajim and Gopal

Merlin, Geraldine, Grace and Munira

Bambi, Helen, Lovy and Elen

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Motorcity Ramadan Weekly Draw - 1st Winner

Motorcity announced the winner of the first weekly Ramadan raffle draw, wherein “Mohammed Nasser Abed Mohammed” won a prize of USD1,000.

Waleed Kanoo, Director of Motorcity handed over the prize to the winner “Mohammed Nasser Abed Mohammed” at a function held in the Motorcity showroom in Sitra.

3rd National Telecommunications Plan

The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) held its “The 3rd National Telecommunications Plan for the years 2012-2015” press conference, followed by their Ramadan Ghabga at The RitzCarlton Bahrain Hotel & Spa (Rotunda Hall) on 29th July.

Director of Motorcity Waleed Kanoo with Mohammed Nasser Abed Mohammed

Mohammed Al Amer

Mohammed Bubshait

Launch of All New Lexus ES 2013

The all new Lexus ES 2013 was launched at the Lexus showroom in Sitra on 31st July.

Shaikh Salman bin Isa Al Khalifa and Walid Kanoo Ayman, Zaid, Meyogishtsu and Hayatssc

Asahi

Meyogishtsu

Ahmed and Omar

Aureliano, Dileep, Nithya and Joel

Khalid and Sayed

Nick, Redia and Zaid

Ibrahim and Tarek

Eman and Nasreen

Nalin, Gopika and Karen

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Suaid and Hassan Ali

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Junaid for Perfumes Ghabga

Junaid Perfumes celebrated the spirit of Ramadan at their Ghabga get-together at Al – Pashawat restaurant, Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea and Spa on 2nd August, 2012.

PR Officer Seham Shammary and Marketing Manager Obaid Siddiqui

Maliha, Azmiya Iqbal and Safiya

Mohamed Alhawaj and Isa Mohamed

Hady and Salma

Zahra Jaffer Hamza and Ann Ninan Khalid Al Nesf

Tariq Sharif

Junaid Perfume Director of Marketing & Sales Hamad Fuad Hassim and Jun

Waleed Al Kuwaiti

Junaid Perfume Marketing Manager Obaid Siddiqui

Zain Bahrain’s Annual Staff Ghabga

Zain Bahrain held a Staff Ghabga at The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain Hotel & Spa. It paid a rich and colourful tribute to Bahraini culture and Ramadan traditions. In attendance was, Zain Group CEO Nabeel bin Salama from Kuwait and Zain Bahrain’s General Manager Mohammed Zainalabedin.

During the Ghabga

Ramadan Iftar for Sofitel Bahrain Ambassadors

In the spirit of the Holy month of Ramadan, the Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea and Spa hosted Iftar for its ambassadors on 25th July. The event was held in conjunction with the monthly ambassadors’ party to honor the top performing employees of the month.

Ms Elegance of the Month Shemalyn Espiritu

Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa General Manager Bert Plas

Birthday celebrators of the month

Sofitel Bahrain Ambassadors

Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa Director of Food & Beverage Charbel Hanna

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Gulf Air Hosted Ghabga for Corporate Chiefs and Senior Media Executives

Celebrating the spirit of the Holy month of Ramadan, national carrier Gulf Air hosted a Ramadan Ghabga for senior media executives and corporate chiefs on 24th July at the Gulf Hotel.

Yousif Al Arabi, Mohamed Hulaiwah, Isa Al Shaiji, Gulf Air Chief Executive Officer Samer Majali, Yousif bin Khalil, Salman Al Mahmeed, Abdul Khaleeq Al Saeed and Ahmed Al Anzoor

Sakana Ghabga

Sakana held their Annual Ghabga at the Novotel Al Dana Resort - Hawar Ballroom on 31st July, 2012.

Ahmed Abdulrahim, Isa Al-Jalahma, R Lakshmanan, Mohammed Sanad

Noora Janahi and Shaikha

Savio, Bumjaid and Raj

Hassan Ebrahim and wife Ashok Shetty

Sakana management and staff

Noor Abdulhameed Esraa and Masooma

Noora Janahi and Shaikha

Khalid Al Abbasi and Sami Bucheeri

Mohamed

Eman

Haya Ismail Rose Mary

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Anish, Rose Mary, Maliha, Noel and Nikesh

Usman and Maliha

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Indian Ladies Association Community Service Project

The Community Service Project of Indian Ladies Association for Ramadan Iftar was held on 5th August at Copper Chimney Restaurant.

Indian Ambassador’s wife Mala Kumar (4th from the left) with the Indian Ladies Association members

YK Almoayyed & Sons Ghabga

YK Almoayyed & Sons, Marketing Division & TBWA, held their Ghabga at Gulf Hotel Ramadan Tent on 1st August and 7th August.

Hassan, Ellie, Hassan, Jehan, Mohammed, Khalil and Nickola

Rohit

VIVA Ghabga

VIVA Bahrain hosted a Ghabga gathering for members of the Bahrain media community to celebrate the Holy month of Ramadan at the VIVA-sponsored Al Khayma tent at The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain Hotel & Spa on the 1st August.

Heba and Maha Ghassan, Nizar, Karim and VIVA Chief of Wholesale and Enterprise Neezar Banabeela

Pearl and Mayza

Ulaiyan and Jamal

Jamal, Pooja, Samer and Naseem Sandra, Diana and colleague

Nizar, VIVA Chief of Wholesale and Enterprise Neezar Banabeela and Karim

Redia, Arlene and Maliha

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Azadea’s Iftar Party

The Azadea group held their Iftar for all their employees at Kosebasi in Bahrain City Centre on 30th July.

Jamal, Fadhi, Ramya and Maria

Stephen and Hassan

Elena and Maricar

Sameer, Elie, Shahid and Ali

Jane, Saleem, Shafeeq and Eric

Amal, Bashar and Hussain

Nadia, Deen, Jenny and Natasha

Abdulla, Maria, Hussain and Ahmed

Majed and Naeem

Sudeesh, JP, Aneesh, Vimal, Yousif, Nabeel and Rajith Ralph and Dalia

Gilbert, Taj and Hussain

Tino, Joven and Fil Zainab and Zahra

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Makie, Ariel, Othman and Hussain

Pirre and Nadia

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Gulf Hotel’s Ramadan Tent

The Gulf Hotel organized their Ghabga at Khaimat Al Khaleej, the Gulf Hotel’s Ramadan tent on 29th July, 2012.

Alwani, Majed, Abdulla and Adel Sabine and Henry

Maria, Kstrel, Aisa, Sallyann, Khalid, Noora, Bell and Mushgan

Gulf Hotel Asst F&B Manager Zouhair Al Timan

Gulf Hotel General Manager and Area General Manager Ian McKie

Abi, Basker, Henry, Christophe Marziale and Zouhair Al Timan

Stephanie and Vishnu

Karen, Fouad and Lina

Abby and Andrea

Heidi and Armi

Al Waleema 3 Book Launch

The “Al Waleema 3” book by Dr Dalal Abdulla AlSherouqi was launched in Saffron Café 2 on 30th July.

Dr Dalal Abdulla AlSherouqi

Mahmood, Rakan, Jena and Nabil

Ghazlan, Jehad and Hassan Dana, Dr Dalal Abdulla AlSherouqi, Hiba, Sireen, Amal and Reem

Dana and Hadeer

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Al Kindi Hospital Ghabga

The Al Kindi Hospital held their Ghabga on 2nd August at Golden Tulip Hotel.

Al Kindi management, staff and guests

Oman Air and Al Safir Ghabga Iftar

Al Safir Hotel & Tower and Oman Air came together during the Holy month of Ramadan in a joint promotion located at the hotel’s premises for their Ramadan Iftar on 29th July.

The chefs

Oman Air and Al Safir management

Al Safir and Oman Air management with guests

Nidal and Yazen

Adel and Jet

Redia and Arlene

Nadeem, Rajesh, Tony and Abdulrahman

Mutasim, Sohaim and Abdulrahman

Mohammed Khalifa and wife

Pakistan Media Iftar The Pakistan Media Iftar was held on 14th August at the Pakistan Ambassador’s Residence.

Pakistan’s Ambassador to Bahrain HE Jauhar Saleem with Arabian Magazines’ Arlene O’Neill and Maliha Aqueel

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Al Haddad Motor’s Drive Event

Al Haddad Motors held their Mercedes-Benz drive event on 7th August providing media the opportunity to feel and experience the various Mercedes-Benz models and ended the day with an Iftar meal at the La Maison Café.

Al Haddad Motors Marketing Manager Imran Ali and Marketing Executive Jamal Yousif with the media

Batelco Media Ghabga

The Batelco Media Ghabga was held at Al Thuraya Ramadan Tent at the InterContinental Regency Hotel on 2nd August.

Huda and Jehan

Shaikh Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa

Batelco team with Ahmed Janahi

Dr Yousif, Rashid Abdulla and Shaikh Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa

Zahram, Marina and Vladmir

Abdulla, Hani, Osama, Tarek and Mahmood

Nikesh, Redia, Namitha, Arlene, Ahmed Janahi and Rose Mary

Sehrash and Mahk Feras and Rudina

Amir, Ram, Osama and Bilad

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Gulf Air Ghabga

The Gulf Air Media Ghabga was held on 1st August at Gulf Hotel tent.

Sumaya

Mahmeed and Nouf

Nisha and Ahmed

Guests

Women’s World Expo

The Women’s World Expo was held on 10th August at the Mövenpick Hotel.

My Style booth

Spanish Jasmine booth

Noon Boutique booth

HSBC Ghabga

The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) held their Annual Staff Ghabga at InterContinental Regency Plaza on 1st August.

HSBC CEO Patrick Gallagher Mariam, Zainab, Leena, and Lamya

Mahesh, Reema and Eldo

Basma, Zainab, Hassan and Eman

Maneet, Charlet and Pooja

Aparna, Ranjith and Sameer Batool and Alya

Shafi and Beena

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Mohammed Shehabi and Mohammed Buchery

Akshata and Fatma

Purushotham, Namitha and Malathi

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Gulf Air Gergaoon Celebration

Gulf Air held their Gergaoon celebration on Friday, 3rd August at the Gulf Air Club.

Fatma, Malak and Layal

Gulf Air CEO Sameer Majali Dana, Jood and Amalia

Rahma and Thuraiya

Fathma and Zahra

Distribution of gifts Mohammed and Khalifa

Attendees

Mariam

Mohammed and Sakeena

Wahooo! Waterpark Staff Ghabga

The Wahooo! Waterpark staff Ghabga was held on 14th August at the Gulf Hotel.

Rey, Shama and Abdulla

Hassan and Fathi

Usman and Sayed

Glyn and Martin

Tim and Albert

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Al Hawaj Ghabga

The Al Hawaj Ghabga was held on 12th August at Hawaj Gardens, Budaiya Road.

Ameera

Diplomats

Saleh bin Hindi and Shaikh Isa bin Rashid

Diplomats

Khalid, Diplomats Eman and Shaima

Ahmed Jumairi Family

Nabeel and Atifa

Dr Abdulla Al Hawaj and Khalid Zayani

Amal and Mansour

Ali and Zahra

Ahmed Al Jumairi

Reem and Ahmed

Jawad Al Hawaj and Salman bin Hind

Ameera and Sara

Pakistan Cricket Team at Elite Crystal Hotel

Elite Crystal Hotel hosted the Pakistan Cricket Team who were on a transit flight for the Sri Lanka premier league.

Chef Saurav, Aqeel, Suhail Tanvir, Sarosh, Clement, Misbah-ul-haq and Jigar

Misbah-ul-haq and Aqeel

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Elite Crystal team with the players

Jigar, Suhail Tanvir, Aqeel, Misbah-ul-haq and Sidd

Naveen and Misbah-ul-haq

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BAS Media Ghabga

Bahrain Airport Services (BAS) held their Ramadan Media Ghabga at MĂśvenpick Hotel Bahrain on 8th August.

Sadek, Nahed, Sumaya, Salman Mahmeed, Abdulla Ahmed and Jameel Sultan

Diplomats Sadek, Salman and Heinz

Arlene, Sumaya, Khalid, George and Nick

Sadek, Arlene and Sumaya

Susy and Sujusha

The K Hotel Media Iftar

The K Hotel held their media Iftar on 5th August at the Klouds restaurant, The K Hotel.

The K Hotel Marketing and Communication Manager, Ayla Ginete-De Leon with her husband, Rey

Sadek and Nadia

Nick, Sumaya, Mohammad and guest

Groves and Carpenter Do It Again!

Following their participation in the winning team for Friday’s Greenkeepers Revenge Competition, Joy Groves and Paul Carpenter were once again on the winners rostrum for week three staging of the Crestlink Monday Madness Night Golf League at the Royal Golf Club. Playing the demanding Greensomes Format, the in-form pair played some quality golf to return a score of 31.8 nett which included an impressive gross level par score for their first five holes. Second place was secured by Rajinder Sachdeva and Zoyeb Mohammed with 33.2 nett, narrowly pipping Kevin Ross and Andy Love who scored 33.3 nett.

Winners Joy Groves and Paul Carpenter

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Qatar Airways Ghabga Dinner

The Qatar Airways Ghabga dinner was held on 31st July, 2012 at Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa.

Ellie, Redia, Shibu and Robin

Dalia and Maya

Batelco Al Dana Customers’ Ghabga

Batelco held their Ghabga for Al Dana customer at Capital Club – East Wing on 5th August, 2012.

Mirsal, Ahmed, Rahna, Mohsin, Dina, Abeer and Fatima

Mohammed, Mueed, Jamal and Khalid

Wael and Fareed

Ali, Hayat and Jood

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Mohammed, Basel and Fowzan

Dr Mersal and Mazen Al Haddad

Salman, Najib and Othman

Bashar, Maha and Eman

Nade Al Khalil, Abdulla Al Hamid and Abdull Aziz bin Diplomats Hindi

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Diyar Al Muharraq Ghabga

Diyar Al Muharraq held their Ghabga on 6th August at the Alghazal Ballroom.

Diyar Al Muharaq Team

Al and Salim

Aref Hejres with guests

MIA Holdings Iftar

The MIA Holdings Iftar was held on 13th August at Brasa De Brazil restaurant, Seef Mall.

MIA Holding management and staff

Gvia and Sherwil

Numair, Fareed and Humaira

Salman, Najib and Othman

Mansoor and Shahariar with the chefs

Misal, Alia and Attar

Nikesh, Namitha and Nivedita

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Bahrain Polytechnic Ghabga

The Polytechnic Ghabga was held at Awal Ballroom in Gulf Hotel on 4th August.

Abdulla Hassan Al Derri and Familly

Tony and Murray

Sawsan, Noor, Zain, Husain and Thahira

Dave, Sue and Pauline

Kui and Rod

Faisal Hassan, Mohammed Faisal and Noor Faisal

Sameera and Ali

Len and Felomena

Salman, Najib and Othman

Polytechnic students

Abby and Charly Nick and Katy

Nikesh, Namita and Nivedita Abdulla and Mariam

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Géant Opens Second Hypermarket at Enma Mall, Riffa

Géant opened its second hypermarket at Enma Mall in Riffa under the patronage of His Excellency Dr Hassan Fakhro, Minister of Industry & Commerce, Kingdom of Bahrain. The hypermarket was inaugurated by Mr Ahmed Bu Beshait, Under Secretary, Ministry of Industry & Commerce, Kingdom of Bahrain at 15th August 2012.

Industry and Commerce Under-Secretary Ahmed Bubshait during the opening of Géant hypermarket

Amal, Philip and Jean

Sajeev, Aref Sadeq, SK Goel and MT Mathews

Industry and Commerce Under-Secretary Ahmed Bubshait during the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Uddis and Dawood

Sutrisno, Shamim, Riyaz, Tabish and Shahid

Industry and Commerce Under-Secretary Ahmed Bubshait with Géant management and staff

Entertaining Shows at Lost Paradise of Dilmun Waterpark

The Wakeboarding Show and Samson, The Strongest Man Show started on 19th August and continued until 1st September at the Lost Paradise of Dilmun waterpark.

Samson The Strongest Man during his act

The Lost Paradise of Dilmun PR and Marketing Manager Cristina Fulgencio with the Wakeboarding performers

Wakeboarding show

Samson The Strongest Man with the Lost Paradise of Dilmun management

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2 Connect Ghabga

The 2Connect Ghabga was held at the Alghazal Ballroom in The Ritz-Carlton Bahrain Hotel & Spa on 4th August.

Mohammed Kamal, Mishal and Fahad Al Shirawi

Suzan, May, Mehra and Mariam

Samar, Janan and Hind

Hussain and Fatem

Patrick and Aster

Safa and Ebtihal Rashid, Charls, Fatima and Anwar

Ahmed, Anceeta and Ali

Tilly’s Closet Boutique Open

Tilly’s Closet Boutique was opened for public by its proprietor, Sophia Jawad on 12th August.

Mai and Sophia Jawad and Elham Bushehri

Mai Al Hujairi, Aysha Almoayyed and Sophia

Amal, Philip and Jean

Faisal Jawad and Judith Jawad, Sophia Jawad and Rabih Haddad

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Taghreed Al Majed and Sophia Jawad

Sophia and Ayo

Zainab Al Awalwi and Elham Bushehri

Society Latest society photos at www.FashionArabia.net

Haraka’s New Range of Watches Launched

Mona Yateem’s exclusively designed range of High Summer 2012 Collection was launched on 7th August at Saffron Coffee Shop.

Shaikha, Latifa and Reem

Fareeda and Zahra

Nada and Farah

Marwa, Nada, Yasmeen, Noora, Noora and Zain

Mohammed, Hussain and Abdulrahman

Shahzad Yateem, Abdulla Juma and Abdulrahman Juma

Ryan, Fahad, Naseer, Salman, Muneera and Mohammed

Alia Kanoo, Haifa Kunjem Noor and Mona Yateem

Mohammed and Lama

Mariam and Muneera

Azza

Khalil, Mariam, Ahmed, Iman, Faten, Dalia and Dana

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Business Arabian Magazines Partner with BBMA Arabian Magazines are now official media partners for the Bahrain Businessman’s association (BBMA). Rebecca Cooksey (Publisher Arabian Magazines) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ahmed bin Hindi (Chairman BBMA).

Signing Memorandum of Understanding

Ahmed bin Hindi and Rebecca Cooksey

Business In Brief

Gulf International Bank Reports First Half Profit Of USD58m GIB reported consolidated net income after tax of USD58m for the six months ended 30th June 2012, compared to USD62.4m in the prior year period. Net income after tax in the second quarter was USD26.2m.

Year-on-year increases were recorded in all income categories with the exception of net interest income. Total expenses were 13 per cent up on the prior year period. The year-on-year increase in expenses reflected ongoing investment in the implementation of GIB’s new GCC-focused universal banking strategy. A net provision release of USD1.6m was recorded in the first half of the year. The absence of any provisioning requirement reflected prudent and conservative provisioning actions taken in prior years. Consolidated total assets at the half year end were seven per cent higher than the 2011 year end level.

Ahli United Bank B.S.C. (AUB) Seef HQ

Ahli United Bank Reports Rise in Profit AUB reported a net profit of USD169.9 million for the half year ending on 30th June 2012, a 5.1 per cent increase over the same period in 2011. The resultant basic earnings per share were USD3.3 cents, compared to USD3.1 cents achieved in H1/2011. The Group’s asset quality improved with the non-performing loan ratio contained at 2.3 per cent as on 30th June 2012. AUB continued its prudent provisioning policy resulting in additional allocations to collective impairment provisions with the overall provision charge for H1/2012 increasing to USD93 million compared to USD80.2 million in H1/2011. Consequently, the overall provision coverage ratio (including collective impairment provisions) increased to 148 per cent at 30th June 2012 as compared to 135 per cent as of 31st December 2011. The Group’s Return on Average Equity and Average Assets for H1/2012 were sustained at 13.3 per cent and 1.3 per cent respectively.

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HE Jammaz Al-Suhaimai, GIB Chairman

Business BBK Announces Summer Loan Festival Prize-Winners BBK, announced the prize-winners in the first draw of the 2012 Summer Loan Festival. The promotion, which started on 15th May and runs until 15th September, features reduced interest rates on Consumer Loans, Mortgage Loans and Car Loans, and also gives 50 lucky new loan customers the chance to win CrediMax Prepaid Cards worth BD500 each, for a total of BD25,000. 25 winners were selected in the draw that took place in the BBK Main Branch. It was supervised by Bahrain Ministry of Industry and Commerce representative Saud Saif, and BBK representatives from Internal Audit, Internal Control, Retail Banking and Retail Marketing departments. BBK customers who book Consumer, Mortgage or Car Loans between before 15th September will be eligible to enter Loans Promotion Handover the second draw and have a chance to be one of the 25 winners of CrediMax Prepaid Cards worth BD500 each. To apply for a loan, visit any BBK Branch or call +973 1720 7777.

Kanoo IT Achieves Tier One Corporate Reseller Status for Lenovo in Kingdom of Bahrain Kanoo IT has upgraded its partnership agreement with Lenovo to Tier One Corporate Reseller status for Kingdom of Bahrain.

They have had a long standing partnership with Lenovo that goes back to 2005. By developing strategic and mutually beneficial relationships Kanoo IT and Lenovo representative with leading technology partners such as IBM, Lenovo, Cisco, Microsoft, Oracle, Trend Micro, Juniper and other leading vendors, Kanoo IT is consistently able to provide preferential access to the most advanced and dynamic technology solutions to their valuable customers. For more information, Tel. +973 1771 1722 or visit www.kanooit.com

Sakana’s Chief Executive R Lakshmanan with Ebrahim Al Mutawaa and Khalid Al Balushi

Sakana Employee of the Quarter Sakana Holistic Housing Solutions, the Islamic mortgage finance provider announced Ebrahim Mohammed Al Mutawaa from the Risk Management & Compliance Department as the employee of the second Quarter of 2012 in recognition of his performance.

KFH-Bahrain Announces the Winners of Libshara July Draw Kuwait Finance House announced the names of the Libshara July monthly prize winners. The Libshara draw took place on 7th August in the main branch of KFH-Bahrain at the Bahrain World Trade Centre under the supervision of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce and officials from KFH-Bahrain. Khalid Rafea, Executive Manager & Head of the Banking Group at KFH-Bahrain presented July’s Cash Grand Prize of USD10,000 to Yaseen Ali Hasan Abdulla. The full list of winners in the July Libshara draw can be found on the KFH website and KFH iPhone application.

For further information on how to open a Libshara Savings Account, visit any KFH branch, call +973 7700 0700 or visit www.kfh.bh

YK Almoayyed & Sons and Tamkeen Representatives

YK Almoayyed & Sons Signs an Apprenticeship Scheme with Tamkeen YK Almoayyed & Sons (YKA) has entered into an agreement with Tamkeen to train and recruit 30 unemployed Bahraini nationals. The initiative supports the vision of Farouk Almoayyed, Chairman of YK Almoayyed and Sons to support and train Bahraini nationals and provide them with career opportunities.

The training will be delivered by the National Institute for Industrial Training (NIIT) The agreements were signed on 15th August 2012, between YK Almoayyed and Sons, Tamkeen and NIIT by Mohammed Farouk Almoayyed, Director of YK Almoayyed and Sons, Mahmood Alkoohiji, Chief Executive for Tamkeen, Emad Almoayed, Chairman for NIIT and Declan McCluskey, Chief Executive for YK Almoayyed and Sons in presence of the officials from the Company, Tamkeen and NIIT.

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Motoring

Motor Cycle

Safety

With Harley-Davidson

“Fatalities could be much reduced with increased uptake of expert safety training and advanced instruction.�

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njuries to motorcyclists are out of proportion to their presence on our roads.

Most motorcycle accidents involve collisions with other vehicles at junctions and turns. But this could be much reduced with increased uptake of expert safety training and advanced instruction.

Experts say not enough riders are taking instruction from experienced trainers to make roads safer for motorcyclists. Experienced trainers can teach you some valuable lessons on road

safety. The Harley-Davidson Academy of Motorcycling at the Bahrain International Circuit has many programmes that riders can benefit from.

the road. It covers the introduction to Phase-II requirements and assists riders with improved safe riding and handling techniques. Costs BD80.

Phase-I: Introduction to Harley-Davidson This four hour course is for delegates who have never ridden a bike before.

It will give an overview of how to ride, equipment requirements, basic knowledge of motorcycle operation and the chance to ride a Harley-Davidson motorcycle at BIC. Helmets are supplied and the cost is BD80.

Development Course Phase-II This six hour rider training course allows riders to identify skill requirements, learning how to widen their skill set and start to move through the program with the potential to achieve international standards. This course is undertaken once Phase-I has been completed or for riders with more than one year of experience.

Costs BD120.

Phase II: Introduction to Harley-Davidson This two hour road training course is for riders who have passed their test and have been given their motorcycle licence from the Traffic Department. It will instruct on safe riding, handling techniques, hazard awareness and road skills. Costs BD40.

Development Course Phase-I The course is four hours comprising of one hour theory work on advanced riding techniques, followed by three hours on For more information, Tel. +973 3998 2039 and speak to Imran or email: motorcycle.academy@harley-davidson-sa.com

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Sportster 883 Iron

This is the cheapest model of HarleyDavidson family, and belongs to the Sportster family. It is available in black and pearl colour. Priced at BD3,840.

Motoring

Softail SLIM 103

This is from the Softail family, colour options are vivid black, ember red sunglow and black denim. Retail prices range

Sportster 1200 Seventy-two

from BD8,750 to BD8,850.

This is from Dyna family, colour options are vivid black, brilliant silver pearl and ember red sunglow.

Retail price ranges from BD8,000 to BD8,630.

Night-Rod Special

FLD Switchback

This is from V-Rod family, colour options are vivid black, black denim and Sedona orange. Retails price ranges from BD7,910 to BD8,150.

This model is from the Sportster family, colour options are black denim, blue pearl and big red flake. Price BD5,100.

Electra Glide Ultra Classic

This is from the Touring family, colour options are vivid black, ember red sunglow, white hot pearl, big blue pearl/ vivid black, ember red sunglow/merlot sunglow and tequila sunrise/H-D orange. Retail price ranges from BD11,750 to BD12,380.

For more information Tel. +973 1759 4391 or visit www.harley-davidson-bahrain.com

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Cars

The Celebration Continues At Ahmed

Zayani

All the latest Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram Models.

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hile the celebrations continue at Ahmed Zayani & Sons, they are providing extra special packages with the very best in driving style, performance and adventure.

They are also giving you the chance to win one of the most popular performance sedans in the Middle East - a brand-new 2012 Dodge Charger SE! With immense popularity and by public demand the offer is continued for the entire month of September. “The overwhelming success during the holy month of Ramadan has prompted us to extend our special offers to our valued customers”, said Godwin D’Cruz, Manager - Sales & Marketing at Ahmed Zayani & Sons WLL.

Chrysler

The all-new Chrysler 300C, is available with the industry acclaimed ZF 8-speed automatic gearbox and award-winning 3.6litre Pentastar V6 engine. The 300C, will be joined later this year by the all-new Chrysler 200 sedan, which will be available with a choice of 2.4-litre and 3.6-litre Pentastar

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V6 engines and delivers exceptional value without compromise.

Dodge

The Dodge Charger SE and SXT models feature lightweight, 292 horsepower 3.6-litre Pentastar V6 engine linked to ZF 8-speed transmission for great performance and enhanced fuel efficiency. With the legendary 5.7-litre MDS HEMI V8 engine under the hood, the 2012 Charger R/T delivers 370hp, while the ultimate Charger, the SRT8, features the 6.4-litre HEMI SRT8 that unleashes 470hp.

The Dodge Challenger line-up has also been expanded and now offers three engine options - the 470hp SRT8 392 which accelerates from 0-100 kmph in the high 4-second range, plus 5.7-litre HEMI V8 and new 3.6-litre Pentastar V6 options.

The Durango is available with a choice of 5.7-litre HEMI V8 and 3.6-litre Pentastar V6 engines and raises the bar once again for value in the seven-seat SUV segment.

Jeep

The all-new 6.4-litre HEMI SRT8 powered Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 offers Bahraini drivers a combination of Jeep’s legendary capability and utility merged with the renowned advanced performance engineering

from Chrysler Group LLC’s Street and Racing Technology (SRT) team.

The latest revisions in the 2012 line-up of Grand Cherokee, Wrangler, Wrangler Unlimited, Cherokee, Compass and Patriot, include the introduction of the award-winning 3.6-litre Pentastar V6 engine and a new 5-speed automatic gearbox in the Wrangler.

Ram

The Ram 1500 has been a real game changer in terms of its ability to outsmart and out-tough the competition with its bold exterior design, crafted and refined interior, engineering excellence, superb innovation and best-in-class features, amenities and ride quality. The 2012 Ram 1500 is powered by the legendary 5.7-litre HEMI V8 which produces 390hp and 407 lb.-ft. of torque, delivered through a new six-speed automatic transmission with Electronic Range Select (ERS) and on-demand fourwheel-drive transfer case. Available variants include Regular Cab, Quad Cab and Crew Cab models

For more information visit the Ahmed Zayani & Sons Zinj Showroom on Shaikh Salman highway or Tel. +973 1723 8822.

Cars

Book Locally,

Drive Internationally With Sixt Rent A Car

Sixt Rent A Car, as part of the wider Bin Hindi Group makes crossing borders easier for you.

“Every booking made through Sixt Bahrain, enrols you into a draw to win a Samsung Galaxy SIII.”

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ixt Rent A Car Bahrain has introduced its innovative “Book locally - drive internationally” program to extend its unique rent a car experience without borders to its valuable customers.

All you have to do is - visit the www.sixtbahrain.com portal and book any car of your choice for driving in any one of the 105 countries listed and avail super discounts and a chance win a Samsung Galaxy SIII. “With this international service we offer a wide range of services to business and leisure customers at more than 4,400 locations in over 105 countries including the GCC,” says Mr Lloyd Mendes, Business Development Manager Sixt Rent A Car Bahrain. Of further advantage to the customer, with every booking made through Sixt Bahrain, they are enrolled into a draw to win a Samsung Galaxy SIII. Sixt Rent A Car customers can now

enjoy special discounted prices when booked through Sixt Bahrain website. Dedicated personnel are available 24/7 to manage bookings and queries. Cars are guaranteed in all the listed countries with prepaid bookings in addition to a free Sixt card loaded with benefits and privileges is available. You can also accumulate Air Miles with all major airlines and hotels.

Sixt Rent A Car is part of the Bin Hindi group under Bin Hindi Transport Co. and currently ranks among the world’s top five car rental companies and is considered as No.1 in Europe. Sixt Rent A Car is also the leading mobility-service-provider for car rentals, leisure cars, car leasing and chauffeur limousine service For more information, email: sales@sixtbahrain.com Tel. Exhibition Road +973 1771 1770, Juffair +973 1771 8191, Airport +973 1732 9338.

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Cars

Mini Celebrates Its 53rd Birthday

By Giving You A Chance To Win!

John Lennon was a fan!

Lennon and Mick Jagger to name a few) and considered the small car icon of the 1960s, the MINI concept remains as trend-setting today as it was 53 years ago.

Today’s MINI line-up includes six models: the MINI Hatch, MINI Cabrio, MINI Clubman, MINI Countryman, MINI Coupe and most recently the MINI Roadster, the first open top two-seater MINI. So let’s raise a toast to MINI, the world’s first small car to achieve genuine global success!

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MINI Competition

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INI, the legendary small car with a big attitude turned 53 on 26th August. For some, this age might mean slowing down and taking things a bit easy... but not for MINI! This car is as young, fun and exciting as ever.

A small car in size but big on space, design and personality, MINI is cosmopolitan, ageless and cheeky. Owned and loved even by the rich and famous (The Beatles, John

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To join MINI’s birthday celebration, Bahrain Confidential is giving three lucky readers the chance to win a very cool branded duffle bag, a cooler or a beach towel. Answer the following questions for a chance to win! Good luck!

What year was the first MINI launched?

Which company owns the MINI brand?

What is the name of the MINI model that has 4WD capability?

Email your answer to

competition@ArabianMagazines.com

and please include age, nationality, sex and favourite section in the magazine (for internal use only). Good Luck!

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Cars

Car News t

From the latest to the greatest, find ou all about what’s new in the automotive industry right here on this page.

The New SLK 55 AMG Is Here!

The Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG has just arrived at Al Haddad Motors and it is the most powerful SLK of all time. This third-generation of the SLK comes with distinctive AMG light-alloy wheels, specific AMG body styling with AMG spoiler lip and two chrome-plated twin tailpipes.

Along with the AMG Speedshift Plus 7g-Tronic transmission, the SLK55 can be equipped with Magic Sky Control on the panoramic roof. The roof opens and closes in less than 20 seconds, transforming the open-top Roadster into a closed-top Coupé with rigid roof at the touch of a button. To see the new SLK55 AMG, visit Al Haddad Motors or call +973 1778 5454. Website: www.alhaddad-mercedesbenz.com

“SLK55 can be equipped with Magic Sky Control on the panoramic roof.”

Record Footfall At YK Almoayyed & Sons Auto Showrooms

YK Almoayyed & Sons Automotive Group witnessed unprecedented numbers of visitors at its Nissan, Infiniti, Ford and Renault showrooms over Ramadan. “We have been overwhelmed by the public’s response to our Ramadan offers this year.

The showrooms have been full most evenings and clearly the appetite for new cars is returning,” said Declan McCluskey, CEO of YK Almoayyed & Sons Group.

Despite the showrooms remaining open until midnight, the sales staff worked relentlessly to cope with the sheer size of numbers. For more information, please contact Nissan and Infiniti on +973 1773 2732, Renault on +973 1770 3286 and Ford on +973 1773 7373.

Infiniti Emerg-E Scores Another First

Infiniti Emerg-e, the brand’s first range-extended, mid-engined electric sports car concept has won a prestigious award from the German Design Council.

The concept car, launched at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year, was announced as the winner in the Concepts category of the Automotive Brand Contest 2012. The award, which will be presented in a ceremony at the Mondial de L’Automobile, Paris on 27th September, recognises excellence and innovation in product design.

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Johnny

If only animals could talk, you’d be hearing their sad, pitiful stories. But we all know they couldn’t - so in our Pet Pages, we are giving these adorable creatures a voice. One way or another, they have been hurt and abused in ways you would not even imagine a human doing to another, 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.

Grizzly Lo

Max Angus Butter Chuckles

Biscuit

BSPCA Animals

Scout

Ellis Sunny

DJ

Blue

Interested in adopting?

Visit the BSPCA in Saar, near St Christopher’s School or see www.bspca.org for directions. Open for adoption viewing Mondays to Thursdays, 9am to 5pm and Fridays to Saturdays, 9am to 1pm. Tel. +973 1759 1231.

Tony The Dogfather Punch, Male puppy

Butch

Face

Rick Show

Socks

Jack

Millie

Interested in adopting?

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

Caramel

Do you have animal concerns? Need a vet? Call Dr Nonie Coutts Tel. +973 1724 5515.

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Project Catch, Neuter, Return!

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ights like these are an everyday occurrence in Bahrain these days and many complaints have been written to the press in recent years about the increasing number of stray dogs on the Island. Sadly, as yet, there is no municipal stray animal control in Bahrain and therefore the strays are shot as an eradication solution. This is not only inhumane, but has proven totally ineffective in controlling the population long term.

Until now the BSPCA has been unable to assist due to lack of staff, suitable premises to successfully carry out a nationwide CNR programme, or the funds to deal with the burgeoning number of strays that roam residential areas. Recent discussions with the municipalities, ministries and the Animal Wealth Directorate have resulted in the Society obtaining approval to run a nationwide Catch, Neuter & Return project.

We hope that this will commence after the move to the new Animal Welfare Centre is completed in August; but first we need your help to complete a 7 day survey of the feral dog population in the first week of July and again in the first week of August. We need the public to assist us in supplying data so that we can form an accurate picture of where and how many packs there are in the country. We hope this is not too much to ask of you to help us to stop the shooting.

The Society is happy to announce that the Dogs Trust International has agreed to provide guidance and support while we develop the nationwide scheme. The BSPCA needs the public’s help to gather information. All it takes is a quick phone call or an email to give us the following data:

• The number of dogs • Are they puppies / juvenile / adult You will be able to find all the information you require (including a survey form to download) to help the BSPCA in this task on www.bspca.org. Watch for updates on our Facebook page, BSPCA Official Page and through the press.

The BSPCA team will also be on the streets throughout July and August carrying out the survey and once we have the facts we can collate the information, and select the areas that are most affected by the problem of dog packs. Dr Hansel and his team will begin the fieldwork operations in September, once funding is available.

The purpose of the project is of course population control. We need to neuter as many of the Islands strays as possible to stop them from breeding, returning the docile and healthy dogs to their own area and dealing humanely with those that are too feral, sick or injured to be returned. Once all the major packs on the

island have been dealt with it will become easier to deal with the ones that evade the traps and eventually the problem of strays will virtually disappear. The shooting will stop and the sad sight of starving mums and pups will diminish, as well as the aggressive attacks we have seen of late and we can all sleep happy in our beds knowing we have dealt with the situation in a humane way. The best result for both canines and humans.

If you feel you would like to be of more help on this nationwide project beyond phoning in to us when you see the strays, please contact the BSPCA shelter on +973 1759 1231 or email: bspca@batelco.com.bh. The BSPCA is a charity and this programme will be funded mainly by donations, so if you or your company would like to make a donation specifically to the CNR project, there is a separate account for the humane population control project, so you can rest assured your money will be used for this project alone.

• Location of any dog pack(s) in your area (road number/name, block no, area or landmark

You can help make a difference!

Please help us to help the animals!

Gastro

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

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sea. Includes an extensive Shisha Menu, BD12++ per person. Tel. +973 1731 3333.

Elite Resort and Spa

Elite Seef Residence & Hotel

A new Arabic Restaurant with delicious Lebanese cuisine and live entertainment.

Open everyday from 6pm to 2am.

Tel. +973 1736 0360.

Thursday Night Grills by the poolside for a great ambiance and romantic setting by the

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

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Oasis Pool Side

Enjoy the Friday BBQ at the Oasis poolside with an a la carte menu.

Tel. +973 1758 3388.

Kempinski Grand & Ixir Hotel Afternoon Tea in T-spoon Traditional European sandwiches, pates, scones, sweet treats and an extensive tea library and coffee selection. BD13.5++ per person.

Gastro Saveur

Savour the many flavours of an international lunch buffet prepared with fresh products and live cooking stations. Weekdays 12.30pm to 3pm. Children up to five eat free, 6 to 12 years BD7++, over 12’s BD14 ++ per person (with selected juices and soft drinks).

For information and bookings: Tel. +973 1717 1000.

The RitzCarlton

12.30pm to 4pm. BD28 net. Kids below 6 years old will be free of charge; between 6 to 12 years old will be 50 per cent discount.

Tel. +973 1763 6412.

Pashawat

The traditional Arabic restaurant has reopened with a traditional atmosphere, exquisite design and a fashionable mix of opulent décor and live entertainment. A la carte 7pm to 9pm, set menu 9.30pm to 1.30am. Starts at BD15++ on weekdays and BD17++ on weekends.

Tel. +973 1763 6413.

Fiamma

Regional Italian Cuisine, a la Carte and a wide variety of beverages. Located on the ground floor overlooking the pool and sea.

Open from 7pm to 11pm on weekdays and 12.30pm to 3pm on weekends.

Tel. +973 1763 6414.

Wok

Authentic Southeast Asian cuisine, a la Carte and live Wok Cooking Show Wednesday – Monday. 7pm to 11pm.

Tel. +973 1763 6415.

Friday Brunch at La Med

Mediterranean and Middle Eastern specialties as well as live cooking areas including a pasta, sushi, seafood and rotisserie station.

A wide selection of cakes, assorted pralines, truffles, baklava, a waffle and pancake station, as well as a chocolate fountain. From 12.30pm to 4pm. BD27 per person (including unlimited bubbly, house beverages and soft drinks. Half price for children aged four to twelve; no charge for children under four).

Seafood Market at La Med

Your favorite catch of the day is prepared in a variety of ways - grilled, steamed, fried or poached - from the buffet spread and live cooking stations. Sushi freshly made on spot, sea scallops, oysters, crab meat, Bahraini clams as well as healthy salads and mezze from the salad bar, rounded off by delectable desserts. Every Thursday from 7pm to 11pm.

BD15++ per person, including one glass of house beverage.

Lunch Express at La Med

La Med offers breathtaking views over the outdoor pool and the magnificent gardens.

The perfect place to unwind - either indoors or on the beautiful terrace - during a short lunch break. Be back to the office and to your next business meeting on time within one hour. The three-course menu offers you starters from the salad buffet, a main course to choose from - either the “Catch of the Day” or a dish from the La Rotisserie station - and a dessert. From 12pm to 3.30pm, Saturday through Thursday. BD9.5++ per person. Tel +973 1758 6499.

Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa Friday Brunch

Enjoy the rich flavours of Asian, Italian, Seafood and Arabic cuisines, all enhanced by a fine French touch and catering to all ages and tastes. Desserts include a huge variety of French and international pastries. Live entertainment available. Every Friday from

Pashawat (Traditional Arabic restaurant)

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An evening of standup comedy on 27th September featuring four British celebrity comics. Doors open at 7pm, BD12 members, BD15 non-members.

Tel. +973 1769 0926 or 1769 2986.

Ladies Nights A selection of top nights out for the girls …

Thursday

Bushido - Geisha Night.

An unlimited from selection of wines, spirits, cocktails +50 per cent off food, with DJ entertainment.

Tel. +973 1758 3555.

Cocoon Lounge - Fabulous Thursdays.

Soul, Hip Hop, R&B and ladies sip free bubbly all night long!

Tel. +973 3983 1380.

Boudoir Lounge

The Night Never Looked So Bright Elite Crystal Kempinski Hotel - Klub 360 Grand & Finesse Nights Ixir Hotel Every Wednesday and Sunday at Klub 360.

Complimentary Cocktails for ladies and prizes or Finesse members.

Bubblicious Nights

Buy any premium bottle any day of the week a get a complimentary Champagne on Mondays at Klub 360.

Elite Grande Hotel - Zodiac Lounge Retro Night

Every Sunday, best dressed couples get 20 per cent off.

Lunalishious

Ladies Nights Monday and TuesdaY. Free Drinks for ladies on selected beverages.

Cosmic Cosmo Nights Every Saturday Ladies get two free Cosmo Cocktails.

Bizarre

The newest exclusive night lounge, Bizarre, opens on 13th September in the Kempinski Ixir Hotel Bahrain City Centre. Featuring Brazilian model and world class DJ, Monica, party in style to cool heartrending and energetic sounds against this lush purple velvet interior three nights a week. The place to see and be seen.

Mezzanine Lounge

Unwind to the soulful tunes of Rick & Zoe. Buy one select beverage and get one free with the After Work in Mezzanine Lounge promotion from Sunday to Thursday 6pm to 8pm.

Boudoir

Straight from Columbia, Viviana will be soothing the crowds on the sax and keyboard in the lavish dome-shaped lounge.

A premium menu of cuisine and signature beverages is on offer.

Friday

Brazil Lounge, Adliya - Unlimited wine and spirits 7pm to 2am. Resident DJ: DJ Thomas. Entrance BD4.

Tel. +973 3616 1650.

Harvesters, Crowne Plaza - Two free drinks for ladies. Live music from Majors Reloaded. Tel. +973 3925 7876.

Cocoon Lounge - Unlimited drinks for ladies 6pm to 2am with DJ entertainment.

Tel. +973 3983 1380.

Latin Quarter, Pars Hotel, Juffair - Free Mojitos for ladies till midnight.

Entertainment: Latin Swing.

Tel. +973 3415 1618.

Saturday

Rocky’s Café (formerly Rock Bottom) Ramee Intl Hotel - Unlimited free drinks 9pm to 1.30am. Live entertainment from Canadian band ‘All In’.

Tel. +973 3951 6882.

Club Buffalo, Ramee California Hotel - Three free drinks for ladies 9pm to 1am.

Music from Atomic Milkshake.

Tel. +973 3373 1000.

Club F1, Metropolitan Hotel - Two free drinks 9pm to 1am. Entertainment from Filipino Rock Band ‘Days 7’.

Tel. +973 3838 1641.

JJ’s Irish Restaurant, Adliya - Unlimited Cocktails for BD4. JJ’s house resident DJ Dave Hayes. Tel. +973 3932 9083.

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

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Downtown, InterContinental Regency Hotel - Unlimited cosmopolitans from 9pm with South African band Tacit.

Tel. +973 3931 1808.

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Blog Buzz ‘Appetite For Discovery’

Amy Warman

Let Bahrain Confidential take you into the Blogosphere in Bahrain. Amy Warman, who runs the blog ‘Appetite for Discovery’ chats with Maliha Aqueel about her passions and her blog.

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my Warman is originally from Australia but has lived in Bahrain for most of her life. Her interest in travel began at a young age, sparked by her travel experiences with her father, who is a pilot. She started her career in insurance but felt it wasn’t quite right for her and left that industry last year, creating an opportunity for her to pursue her true passions; food, travel and photography.

Amy describes her blog as “an ideal place for those looking for recipe or travel inspiration or those who want to take a minute or two out of their hectic lives to enjoy a bit of ‘me’ time and maybe even get their own creative juices flowing”.

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What do you hope to achieve from your blog - on a personal and professional level?

On a personal level, I hope to encourage others to try new things, maybe inspire them to host a dinner party for the first time or go off the beaten track on their next holiday. I get a huge thrill every time someone tells me they loved one of my recipes or enjoyed looking at my photos. On a professional level I hope that the blog will serve as a platform for me to showcase my work to potential clients who could benefit from my writing or photography services.

Can you describe the different sections of your blog?

At the moment food is the most dominant section of the blog. There I share recipes and

Photography by Amy Warman

Photography by Amy Warman

How did you first think of the concept for your blog?

It was actually my husband who encouraged me to start the blog as a way of bringing together my love of food, travel and photography. I chose the name Appetite for Discovery because it reflects my thirst for new experiences and also my hope that the blog becomes a place where my readers can make new discoveries too.

write about other ‘foodie’ experiences like cooking classes or market visits. The travel section features personal accounts of trips I’ve taken and includes recommendations of things to see and do – of course there’s a bit of a food slant there too!

Do you plan to have an app for mobile devices?

To be honest, it isn’t something I’ve considered as yet, mostly due to the costs involved. I’m very active on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest though so I regularly chat and interact with mobile users on those networks. The layout of the blog does adjust for mobile users too, which is great for those on the move.

From the topics you cover on your blog what do you like writing about the most?

I only ever write about things that I am passionate about so I guess I would say I enjoy writing about all topics equally.

The amount of food related content might suggest otherwise though!

How did you decide to do photography as well as writing?

Many people do just one.

I think it was actually the other way around for me. My interest in photography developed first and then I started writing to accompany the images on the blog to tell the story behind them. When starting the blog I didn’t really consider the option of doing one or the other, in my mind they work hand in hand so I was determined to be good at both Visit Amy’s blog at: www.appetitefordiscovery.com, Facebook: www.facebook.com/appetitefordiscovery, Twitter: www.twitter.com/appfordiscovery and Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/amywarman

Gastro

Amy Warman

Recipes Roasted Vegetable Pasta Salad with Feta & Rocket (Serves 8-10 as a side dish) This healthy salad is great for summer entertaining and can be enjoyed warm or cold.

The vegetables and pasta can be made in advance. A great accompaniment to meat or served alone for lunch or a snack.

Ingredients 250g cherry tomatoes 3 peppers (mix of red, green, yellow or orange), cut into 2cm cubes 400g courgettes, cut into 2cm cubes 6-8 baby eggplants, cut into 2cm cubes 400g butternut squash or pumpkin, cut into 2cm cubes 2 large red onions, cut into 2cm cubes 3 cloves garlic, crushed or finely chopped 1 handful chopped fresh parsley 1 ½ tbsp dried oregano 1 tbsp dried basil Olive Oil Sea salt & black pepper to taste 250g pasta (conchiglie, fusilli or anything else bite-sized) 200g light feta cheese 2 or 3 handfuls of wild rocket

For the Dressing 3 tbsp pomegranate molasses 3 tbsp lemon juice 80 ml extra virgin olive oil Method 1. Before preparing the vegetables, preheat the oven to 200ËšC/400ËšF. 2. Place all the vegetables in a large nonstick baking tray. Add the garlic, herbs and salt and pepper. Drizzle generously with olive oil and mix well so all the vegetables are well coated. Place in the oven uncovered.

3. After 45 minutes, take out the tray, stir the vegetables well and return them to the oven for another 30-45 minutes or until they are soft and starting to brown. In the meantime,

boil the pasta in a pan of salted water for around 10 minutes or until it is al dente.

Drain and set aside. Cut the feta cheese into 1-2cm cubes (not necessary if you are using crumbled feta) and set aside.

4. For the dressing, whisk together the pomegranate molasses, lemon juice and oil in a jug and set aside.

5. Once the vegetables are done, pull them out and allow them to cool for about 15 minutes. Once cooled, place them in a large bowl and carefully mix in the pasta, half of the rocket, the feta cheese and the dressing.

Season with salt and pepper. Place the remaining rocket in a neat pile on top of the salad and serve. For a more substantial meal, top with a sliced, grilled chicken breast.

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

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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’.

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

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Open daily noon-midnight Average BD15 Mumbai Spice Bahrain Mall, Sanabis Open daily 10am-10pm Sangeetha Opp Inidian Club, Gudaibiya (1727 2768) Open daily 7.30am-3pm, 5.30pm-11pm Spices Crowne Plaza Bahrain, Diplomatic Area (1753 1122) Open daily noon-11pm Average BD25 Takatak Nr Awal Cinema, Gudaibiya (1725 4848) Open daily noon-3pm, 7pm-11pm The Great Kebab Factory Jawad Dome, Budaiya (1769 0629) Open daily noon-3pm, 6.30pm-midnight

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.

Zytoun Novotel Al Dana Resort (1729 8008) Open daily 6.30am-midnight.

Average BD16

American

La Méditerranée The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Tel. 1758 0000 Asian, French, 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.

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.

Soie Sheraton, Tel. 1753 3533 Chinese and Asian specialities in sophisticated and elegant Oriental surroundings.

Zoe Block 338, Adliya (1771 6400) Open Sat-Tue noon-3pm, 7pm-midnight; Wed-Fri noon-3pm, 7pm-2am.

Average BD18/25

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

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

Hong Kong Restaurant

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 Al Wasmeyah Restaurant Golden Tulip Hotel, Diplomatic Area (1753 5000) Open 24 hours Block 338 Adliya (1771 0338) Open every evening from noon-2am Café Sayah Delmon International Hotel (1722 4000) Open 24 hours Downtown Lounge InterContinental Hotel (1720 8308) Open daily from 5pm to 2am La Fontaine Centre of Contemporary Arts Ras Ruman (1771 3000) Open daily 9am-10.30pm. Closed Monday.

Average BD20 Muju Restaurant and Lounge Dragon Hotel and Resort, Amwaj (1603 9800) Open daily, 24 hours Nando’s Juffair (1782 5100) Open 11am-2am Rendezvous Seef Mall, Seef (1758 7708) Open daily noon-3pm, 7pm-11pm 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

Applebee’s Bahrain Mall, Sanabis (1755 5834) Open Sun-Thu, 11am-mid-night, Fri-Sat, 11am-1am. Average BD10 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 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 Pergola Gulf Hotel, Tel. 1771 3000 Traditional and contemporary Italian specialities with Italian music.

Caffe Spasso New Zinj (1782 2274) Open daily 8.30am till late Café Italia Adliya (1774 4774) Open daily noon-3.30pm, 7pm-11.30pm.

Average BD35 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. +973 1756 6555

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Restaurant Listings

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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

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 Al Arz Ramada Palace Hotel (1729 6660) Open 7pm-midnight Al Fanar Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel, Residence and Spa (1753 1666) Open Mon-Sat 9.30pm-2am Al Hamra Delmon International Hotel (1722 4000) Open 24 hours Al Mukhayam Ramada Palace Hotel Open daily 8pm-1am Al Shama Windsor Tower Hotel (1729 7000) Open daily 9pm-2am

Kei Golden Tulip Hotel (1753 5000) Open daily 12.30pm-3pm, 7.30pm-11pm.

Average BD12-30

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

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

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

Hajisushi American Ally, Juffair (1772 5638) Open daily 11am-11pm.

Maki MODA Mall (1752 2733) Open daily noon-midnight Average BD40

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

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

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 Rayes Fateh Corniche (1731 2700) Open daily noon-12.30am Average BD12 Takht-e Jamsheed Gulf Hotel, Adliya (1774 6431) Open daily noon-3pm, 7pm-11pm Tarbouche City Centre Hotel, Gold City (1722 9979) Open daily noon-3pm, 7pm-midnight Wafi Gourmet Bahrain City Centre (1779 999) Open daily 9am-12.30am Yas-e Isfahani Seef Mall (1758 1151) Open daily 10am-10pm.

Average BD16

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

Average BD16 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

Golestan Sheraton Bahrain Hotel (1753 3533) Open Sun-Fri 12.30pm-2.30pm, 7.30pm-11.30pm. Average BD12

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

Isfahani Hoora (1755 0567) Open daily noon-midnight Average BD20

Asian

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

Khan Al Marjan Al Safir Hotel Hotel (1782 7999) Open daily 9.30pm-2am

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

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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.

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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

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

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

Listings

Sports, Fitness and Kids Creative Kids

Fitness/Aerobics/Spinning

Meditation/Yoga

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

Art of Living 3988 8760 Dessange 1771 3999 (Yoga classes offered several times a week) Bahrain Meditation Centre Bahrain 1779 5961 (Wellness Resort) Saturdays and Wednesdays. 7pm to 8.30pm, Mixed yoga classes. Sundays and Tuesdays (Ladies Only), 10am to12pm Bayoga Centre 1772 5027 Daily yoga classes, relaxing yoga and meditation for beginners and advanced students.

World Beat Fitness Centre 1761 2576 The Diplomat Radisson Blu 1753 1666 Reiki Master And Teacher Melanie 3933 0911 offers Reiki sessions and courses or www.reikibahrain.com Anubhaa Sharma anurays@yahoo.co.in

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

Badminton Bapco Club Telgu Kala Samithi The Indian Club

1775 3666 1727 6300 1725 3157

Basketball EZ Fit Sports Complex Bahrain Basketball Association

1769 2378 1774 1010

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

1769 2378 1769 5809 1727 6134

1765 0079

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

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

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

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

Golf Awali Club Royal Golf Club

Snooker Bahrain Snooker Association Jimmy’s Snooker and Billiards Club

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

1782 5301 1771 6147

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

1753 1165 1745 0000 1778 0011 3944 4137

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

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1759 3593 1770 1201 1753 0764 1753 1666

Awali Riding Club 1775 6525 Saturdays to Thursdays, 7am to 7pm.

Fridays 7am to 6pm. Desert rides.

Qualified instructors

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

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

1729 2313

1729 2662

Horse Riding

Watersports

Ice Skating Funland Centre

1769 5809

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

Drama Film-making workshops

3600 1777

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

1756 6566 1769 2378 1761 2576 1759 2096

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

1775 3666 1772 8245 1732 0955

1772 8245 1769 2986 1758 0001 1753 1666

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

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

Bahrain Music Institute Kindermusik Bahrain Room to Rock

Al Areen Wildlife Park

1783 6116

Adhari Park

1740 7300

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

Chaoss

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

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

1729 3109

Funland

1729 2313

Corniche next to Marina Club Bowling and Ice Skating everyday.

Hawar Island

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

Kid’s Kingdom

Music Lessons

1775 6770 1775 0777

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

Rugby

Squash

Cycling Bahrain Cycling Association

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

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

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

Netball

Where To Go

1772 1999 1761 3144/3925 6904 1761 1785

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

Magic Island Seef Mall

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

1755 8500 1759 2096 1729 2313

1759 1136 1758 2898 1756 6566 1769 0926 1784 5100

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

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

Playland 1774 2266/1762 0999 Above Fuddruckers in Adliya An indoor centre full of games.

Each ride costs 100 fils. Tokens available.

Soft Play 3965 3678 Future Shape Dance Studio, Garden City Every Monday and Wednesday from 9.30am to 11.30am Children under the age of six months attend for free. www.softplaybahrain.com Studio Ceramics

1759 9026 Budaiya Highway Pottery painting and more.

Open 9.30am to 6pm Sunday to Thursday, or by appointment. Birthday parties and private group bookings possible.

Water Garden Salmaniya 1726 2034 Near Dairy Queen roundabout A semi-filled lake with paddleboats and birds.

School & Nurseries Wahooo! Waterpark Bahrain 1717 3000 Bahrain City Centre Opening Hours: Saturday to Tuesday: 11am to 8pm Wednesday: 11am to 10pm (Ladies Night 5pm to 10pm) Thursday and Friday: 11am to 9 PM

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

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

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

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

Listings Schools American Curriculum

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

British Curriculum

Clubs & Associations

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

Special Needs

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

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

Art Societies

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

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

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

Avoiding Offence

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

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

Courier & Express Delivery

Tel. 1733 0434

Tel. 1736 4100

Tel. 1734 9199

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

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

Embassies & Consulates Embassies generally open from 8am to 1pm from Saturday to Wednesday and some Arab embassies also open on Thursday. Many embassies have a number of staff on call outside these hours for emergencies.

Algeria 1771 3669 Bangladesh 1771 4717 China 1772 3800 Denmark 1772 5119 Egypt 1772 0005 France 1729 8660 Germany 1753 0210 India 1771 2785 Iran 1772 2400 Iraq 1774 1472 Italy 1725 2424 Japan 1771 6565 Jordan 1729 1109 Kuwait 1753 4040 Lebanon 1778 6994

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

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

Flight Information Airline offices are normally open from 8am to 12.30pm and from 3pm to around 5pm, Saturday till Wednesday.

Flight Info 1733 9339 Air India 1729 6444 British Airways 1758 7777 Cathay Pacific 1722 6226 Emirates 1758 8700 Gulf Air 1733 5777 Jet Airways 1722 7114 KLM 1722 9747 Kuwait Airways 1722 3300 Lufthansa 1782 8762 PIA 1722 3808 Qatar Airways 1721 2202 Saudi Airlines 1721 1550

999 1725 3447 1779 0025 1781 2000 1782 8282 1728 8888

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

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

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

Taxis

Nurseries and Creches

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

Bahrain Bridge Club Bahrain Bridge Committee

3960 7219 3968 7190

Darts Balouch Club Sri Lanka Club

1729 2231 1729 7878

1724 2641 1727 1157

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

1772 5959 1769 0926 1776 1000 1777 6489 3965 5676

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

Language Schools Al Quran Translation 1764 5156 Bait Al Taleem 1764 3199 Berlitz 1782 7847 British Council 1726 1555 Carousel 3967 3635 Lingua English Saturdays. Mondays and Wednesdays. English Language Classes, 4.30pm to 6pm, 4pm to 5.30pm.

English Language Centre 1770 0040 Lingo - Ease Language Centre Budaiya Highway 1759 0895

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

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

Chess 151 181 191 100 140

Bahrain Chess Federation

1725 2133

Photography Awali Photo Society Bahrain Arts Society

1776 4468 3966 7751

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News Bites Run for The Stairs

Rescue crews in Siberia say the cow they found on the fifth floor of an apartment building was apparently ditching an amorous bull in its pasture.

The desperate cow apparently bolted from a field in the village of Lesogorsk recently after the love-struck bull repeatedly interrupted its peaceful grazing. The cow took off with the bull in pursuit and ran into the nearby apartment house. The cow clambered up to the fifth floor while the bull loitered around the front door. Emergency personnel said the cow seemed to have no desire to leave the premises. It had to be lassoed and virtually dragged to the lobby while mooing in protest.

Wheely Bad Luck Too Many Babies on Your Facebook Feed? Unbaby Me!

Documenting a baby’s every move is a hallowed tradition on Facebook. But some people might rather look at photos of kittens or puppies or bacon. And now they can (without unfriending their more offspringoriented pals!) thanks to a browser extension called Unbaby.me. Using Chrome, it is quick to install and on your facebook feed, baby photos will be replaced by ‘more suitable images’ like kittens, puppies, turtles, ice cream or whatever you enjoy! The default replacement images are all of cats, but you can plug in a photo feed of your choice …

Bizarre

News

Six year old Isaak Lasson can finally breathe easy after three years of sinus problems. The cause? A single wheel-shaped Lego piece that he got stuck up his nose back when he was 3. Numerous doctors looked at Isaak’s nose and prescribed antibiotics, but only when a new doctor examined him recently did they suspect a foreign object and found a ball of fungus encasing a Lego wheel. “We think he bent it in half - it’s pretty flexible - and that it opened up once it got into his sinuses,” Isaak’s father told reporters.

Although Craig Lasson momentarily worried he was a bad parent for needing three years to figure out the Lego problem plaguing his son’s sinuses, he said he is happy that Isaak is eating and sleeping better than he has in years.

‘Tie’red at Work?

Tired office workers can now fall asleep at their desk in comfort using a new necktie that contains an inflatable pillow. The Pillow Tie is available in over 60 stylish designs and looks just like a normal tie when deflated and worn with a suit.

Out-of-the-ordinary news bits gathered by our Bahrain Confidential Team from around the world.

Great Escape

At the Welsh Mountain Zoo near Colwyn Bay, visitors were shocked when a chimpanzee appears to instruct them on how to open its enclosure so it can escape. The chimpanzee uses sign language to ask the zoo visitors to turn the bolt on the glass to help him escape.

Big Foot

A man who ordered a special slipper to fit his oversized foot was sent a size 1,450 - after manufacturers failed to spot a decimal point in his order. Tom Boddingham, 27, has a size 13 right foot while his left is slightly bigger and measures a size 14-anda-half. But when he ordered his custom-fit slipper manufacturers in China misread size 14.5 and accidently made a whopping 7ft long size 1,450.

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Lifestyle

Horoscopes “A friend to all is a friend to none”- Aristotle Virgo 22 August -

21 September Virgos are in their summer perfection this September when your efforts on behalf of your local community reach global proportions. Retrograding Uranus may place a tack or two on your domestic superhighway but it is just the cosmic way of encouraging you to take stock and appreciate who you have. Spread the good cheer and count your many blessings.

Libra 22 September

- 22 October If you have been paying your professional dues, Saturn provides you with a nice payoff beginning this September. However, if you have been slacking off, screwing around and just getting by, this humourless planetary taskmaster will place you on the rack and turn the screws. Thankfully dear Libras can always find a bit of respite among friends. Ah but will they hire you...?

Scorpio 23 October

- 22 November You are at the pinnacle of your performance thanks to lucky Jupiter. Don’t stop the motion as September gets fully underway, Scorpio. Saturn and the Uranus and Neptune retrogrades fail to tempt you to relax and kick back. Good thing too; the secret is to set your course and set sail while the opportunity presents itself. Sit back and relax in the fall.

Sagittarius 23 November -

21 December Sometimes a bolt out of the blue is just what is needed to knock down barriers. Expect such a bolt this September when Saturn and retro Pluto conspire to upend your landscape and clear away debris. But are you prepared to haul it away uncomplainingly, Archer? Retrograde Neptune has your tongue in a twist. Use it wisely and don’t say a negative word.

Capricorn 22 December

- 19 January Your eyes may be too big for your stomach this September as Jupiter increases your sexual appetite while Saturn suggests a diet. Deal with relationship issues before they deal with you. Capricorns may be tempted to quaff their thirst at the office water cooler but sip your tall cool one at home even if the taste is a bit lukewarm.

Next month the well may be dry.

Aquarius 20 January

- 18 February Aquarians are apt to make an even more unusual first impression than usual this September. Could it be retrograding Neptune or that faux leopard jumpsuit? Perhaps it is a bit of both. But don’t let uptight, humourless naysayers rain on your parade. When you got it, flaunt it. And you’ve got it! Just don’t spend it all in one place.

Pisces 19 February

- 20 March Pisces start September off with a Uranian bang and the month becomes almost uncontrollable from there. As much as you may try to rein events in, the planets prove to be surprising, devious and a bit mischievous.

Why ask why, friend? Swim through the Neptunian funk and fog and apply all that mystique into creative enterprises. Body painting anyone?

Aries 21 March - 19 April

Rams are in for a psychic blast this September as Uranus broadcasts your secrets and exposes your inhibitions, ready or not. This blast of fresh air may place your relatives and family at odds with what you really want to do, especially when sour Saturn crosses the threshold into your home and family sector. Too bad for them, friend. You will learn to deal with it and with them.

Taurus 20 April - 20 May

Are your ears burning?

Pluto retrogrades and everyone is talking about you this September. Will you behave or let excitable Uranus and ditzy Neptune encourage you to run amok? You may become a bull in a china shop before the month is over. But all’s well that ends well if you can think of the right thing to say. Can you think of the right thing to say, dear Bull?

Gemini 21 May - 21 June

It may be difficult to decide which path to take once September gets fully underway. Venus and the Sun highlight your finer points while retro Uranus may make your finer career moves a bit, shall we say, blunt and bold? No sooner do you think you are ready for the corner office when you suddenly view life from the cubicle. Need more paperclips, Gemini?

Cancer 22 June - 22 July

Crabs might be struck at the power they are able to command especially among acquaintances as wise old Saturn inches into their sign this September.

But don’t let it go to your head, friend. In love relationships, retro Uranus and Neptune are ripe for mayhem and chastisement.

Those who “kiss and tell” wind up with a toad instead of royalty. The warts are a giveaway...

Leo 23 July - 21 August

Bold and beautiful Lions are the leaders of the pack this September thanks to Jupiter in their own sign.

People gravitate to your orbit and revolve around your gravity. Show the unkempt masses how it is done with style, but maintain a good sense of humour at the same time. Saturn and retro Uranus will find a way to cut you down to size if your ego becomes too big for your body.

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Opinion

Personal Views from KSA

by Mohammad T. Al Rasheed

Royal Reflections

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This month, Mohammad Al Rasheed, recounts an emotional journey inspired by a recent trip to his old haunts in France.

I

met the queen. And I want to tell you about it. Of all the royalty in the history of mankind no one has fascinated me more than Eleanor of Aquitaine, ‘by the grace of God, Queen of England.’ That’s her title, but she was really a French woman of superior and exceptional qualities. She inherited Aquitaine, a region of France rich and fat. She married the French king and divorced him. Then she married that rogue king called Henry II and her progeny included Richard the Lionheart and John Lackland (the former of Crusade fame the other of Robin Hood misery).

This year I decided to revisit my old haunts in France. The Loire Valley is a prime destination.

So I decided to pay her a visit. She is buried next to her husband miles away, but the chateaux de la Loire are full of her fragrance, including Chinon where her husband, for having roused his children against him to take his throne away, imprisoned her. That’s what I call a woman of substance.

Now if Mrs Thatcher thought the lady was not for the turning, she should have met this lady who redefined royalty. She was everything you would want in a human being: she plotted murder, she coveted thrones,

she roused her children against their father, she fought wars – she even went on a Crusade and declared that the world must be coming to an end when ‘carpenters hang on crosses.’ So she said, or was reported to have said.

For all that, Henry could not control her even within the walls of a prison. And, surprise, surprise, when Henry died, she was actually ‘sad.’

I went to the chateaux where she lived and could re-live something of history. For all her faults, she was a

lady (of a certain age) who stood next to me at Eleanor’s tomb and lingered more than other tourists did. “Do you know her?” she asked. “We have not met, but I think I do,” I said. She turned around and sat on the cold stone bench. “I spent my life studying her,” she said. “It is hard to find anyone who really remembers her”.

I could not tell her the obvious, namely that the queen has been dead for a thousand years or thereabouts.

It did not seem to matter. There were two mad people who seemed to remember and that seemed enough for the moment.

When I got back home I simply could not tell where I had spent my holidays. How on earth do you tell people that you followed in the footsteps of a queen who died ten centuries ago? Granted that I have a reputation of being ‘odd’, this somehow seemed overboard.

I decided to tell them that I went to Cannes and paid fishermen to fish for me so I can take pictures with the fish they caught. That seemed right.

They all do it. Then again, true to my ‘oddness’ I write an article about it all and give myself away. Don’t hold your breath, all the people I know never read. They watch television and I am never on that screen. So I am safe

“She was everything you would want in a human being: she plotted murder, she coveted thrones, she roused her children against their father, she fought wars ...”

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woman who knew what she wanted and never flinched. The Loire valley is something to behold. It should be visited for its own sake. And for all the kings and queens who occupied its sumptuous palaces, none comes close to Eleanor.

I know I am overloading the dice when it comes to Eleanor. But there is truth in the passion I feel for her. She somehow represents all that is “bad” in human history, yet she did it with charm and murderous elegance. This is not my verdict; it is the verdict of History.

This is also the verdict of a certain

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