BTM August 2012 3 Cover Story: 28 Sizzling Ramadan Wherever you choose to go this month, deals and promotions can be found everywhere, from our shopping malls, supermarkets and car showrooms. Happenings: Bahrain This Month reviews events happening around town during the month of August 2012: 23 Female Ambition: Galleria exhibition puts women first 26 Bahrain Science Centre: Fun for the kids during their holidays 28 Traditional Welcome: Arab greetings at Bahrain City Centre 32 Eid Wonders: It’s all happening at Lost Paradise of Dilmun 36 Cultural Spectacle: Islamic experience at the Grand Mosque 38 Second Home: Indian Club nears a century of hospitality 40 Competitive Instincts: Junior golfers take to the fairways 42 Don’t Be Caught Out: Cricketers get ready for the new season Business: 51 Engaging Ideas After a dozen years, the Bahrain Businesswomen’s Society can be proud of its achievements, but there is still much to be accomplished. 52 Time to be Social September sees a series of conferences and workshops devoted to the on-line world of social media; a digital opportunity not to be missed. 54 Pet Food Conundrum Perhaps not the most obvious of career paths to embark upon; Ahmed Al Sharaf, though, has turned a personal loss into a business, dedicated to our pets and what they eat. Bystander At BTM we joined the French as they embraced Bastille Day, went to the prom courtesy of St. Christopher’s School and celebrated a JJ’s Irish Restaurant’s birthday. There were car launches from Mercedes, Subaru and Nissan, and a dragon show at Lost Paradise of Dilmun. We also got into the spirit of Ramadan with visits to the Zallaq Sofitel Hotel and Bushido restaurant. 28 26 51 54 23 107 66 Issue 180 Contents August 2012
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