bahrainthismonth.com | APRIL 2026 FIRST WORD 5 George F. Middleton Publisher and Chairman bahrainthismonth.com Arts | Culture | Motoring | Sports | Interviews | Lifestyle | Dining | Nightlife APRIL 2026 | BD2 / SR20 YOUR GUIDE TO A GREAT WAY OF LIFE Since 1997 Issue 344 APRIL 2026 Scan to signup to our monthly newsletter Copyright Reserved 2005-2026 The concept, content, style and design of this publication remain the exclusive property of Red House Marketing (Jersey) Ltd. and must not be reproduced in any form whatsoever without prior written permission. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this publication. However, Red House Marketing cannot accept legal responsibility for any error or omission. • Views expressed in this magazine by journalists and writers are not necessarily those of the publishers of Bahrain This Month. Licensed by the Ministry of Information Publication Code: TA001 ISBN 1 899 348 09 3 1 Year subscription Bahrain: BD24 Gulf and international subscriptions available on request. Printing Press: Union Press, Bahrain Published monthly by: Red House Marketing P.O. Box 20461, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain Tel: (+973) 17 813-777 Email: [email protected] www.bahrainthismonth.com As we welcome our April edition, we do so with gratitude, reflection and hope. Following a difficult period for the Kingdom, we extend our heartfelt thanks to Bahrain’s leadership, the Bahrain Defence Force, security personnel, the police and all essential workers whose courage and commitment have helped keep the nation safe. Their steadfast service has been a powerful reminder of the resilience that defines Bahrain. Our hope now is that the Kingdom can move forward in strength, unity and calm as communities begin to rebuild and recover together. Against that backdrop, this issue is shaped by two timely and important themes: Education and World Health Day. Our education feature recognises the extraordinary efforts of teachers, school leaders and support staff who have worked tirelessly to ensure that children continue learning, even in challenging circumstances. As parents also begin looking ahead to the next academic year, this section offers useful insight into one of the most important decisions many families will make over the summer. We hear from schools including St Christopher’s School, Nadeen School and Quality Education School, while New Millennium School Bahrain offers a message of solidarity and appreciation rooted in national unity. Our second key focus is World Health Day, observed on April 7. This is an opportunity not only to reflect on the importance of personal wellbeing, but also to thank the doctors, nurses, specialists and wider medical teams who continue to care for Bahrain’s people with dedication and professionalism. In these pages, Al Hilal Hospital’s Dr. Sharath Chandran writes on resilience and accessible care, ALKEM’s Dr. Taal Bastien explores the hidden cost of stress, and KIMSHEALTH’s Dr. Sheriff M. Sahadulla reflects on the principles guiding patient-first healthcare in the Kingdom. Elsewhere in the magazine, our opinion pages bring thoughtful perspective from Bill Grieve, Dr. Jarmo Kotilaine and Pria Masson, while in our Entertainment Hub, Bahraini pianist and composer Fares Ahmadi shares a moving reflection on Waltz for Peace, a composition shaped by recent events. Over in Woman This Month, we feature Bahrainbased artist Rand Alkishtaini, alongside timely and compassionate contributions from Rachel Radford, Ouiam El Hassani, Dr. Tejender Kaur Sarna and Fifi Kiwan, all addressing wellbeing, uncertainty and the importance of supporting families through difficult times. As ever, Bahrain This Month remains your Guide to a Great Way of Life. Stay connected with us in print, online at www.bahrainthismonth.com, and on social media @bahrainthismonth for the latest updates, news and features. Warmest regards, George F. Middleton Publisher and Chairman George F. Middleto Editorial Director Kristian Harrison Contributors Badia Dhrari, Ouiam El Hassani, Bill Grieve, Fifi Kiwan, Dr. Jarmo Kotilaine, Pria Masson, Rachel Radford, Shruti Ramesh, Dr. Tejender Kaur Sarna Designers Deson Cunado Shahid John Photographer & Bystander Layout Editor Subeesh Kumar N S Bystander Production Sabu Sebastian Webmaster Nishad Eapen Videography Sathesh Baby Creative Partnerships Director Amna Syed ([email protected]) Media Sales Executive Karen Crasto ([email protected]) Sales Manager - Digital & Media Specialist Nibha Pandey ([email protected]) Social Content & Communication Executives Shannan Peter Vaz Shaymaa Elgayar Distributor Al Hilal Group (Hilal Direct Services) THE TEAM Administration & Finance Samson Vaz Marlyn Ragasa Distribution Team CM Abdul Rahman Gopal Arul Kumar Cover: Education
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