BTM August 2012 7 Dear Readers, The prospect of Ramadan in the middle of summer, I have to say, did leave me wondering how after-sunset Iftar and Ghagba events would pan out. Any misgivings I might have had were swept aside; event after event I attended in the first week of the Holy Month yielded packed venues, with plenty of walkin customers. It would also seem that many of us have taken our summer vacation earlier than usual, returning to the Kingdom to spend time with family and friends during Ramadan. I’ve always regarded this occasion as special; the real nature of Bahrainis comes to the fore with their openness and hospitality. While the usual raft of events might be absent this month, there are still plenty of deals and promotions around the Kingdom to get us out of our homes. You can out find more by reading through our happenings pages and the ‘Big Deals on Wheels’ review in the motoring section. As is customary, Eid always brings with it change, and this year is no different. We take a look at two new dining venues; the first is a new location for a venerable fixture, as Lanterns opens a second restaurant in Adliya. Over at the Elite Crystal Hotel, a new Lebanese restaurant, with entertainment, will burst into life once Ramadan comes to a close. Our entrepreneur this month, Ahmed Al Sharaf, tells us how he has turned a personal loss into an emerging regional business. I must warn you, however; if you prefer not to know what your pet might be eating, perhaps you should skip this article! The relationship between Bahrain and India is placed under the spotlight with our ‘India in Bahrain’ feature. As the Indian ambassador to the Kingdom, Dr Mohan Kumar, indicates, high-level exchanges during the course of 2012 have only served to emphasise the importance of the ties between the two countries. We also preview two major events to take place during September; the inaugural endurance motoring festival at the Bahrain International Circuit and a series of social media conferences and workshops. So, enjoy the great way of life that the Kingdom has to offer as we spend time with loved ones in the final weeks of the Holy Month. Ramadan Kareem! The team Publisher and Chairman George F. Middleton Email: [email protected] Publishing Director David M. Robertson Editorial queries: [email protected] Editorial Consultant Dr. Paul Balles Assistant Editors Alison Coldridge Elma Bartholomew Staff Writer Maryam Toorani Contributors James Claire (dining) Bystander Editor Anil Ravi Shankar Print Production Manager Sabu Sebastian Layout and Graphics Dalal Al-Sabbagh, Romeo San Miguel, Rodolfo A. Reyes Jr. Staff Photographers Shankar Kunhambu, Subeesh Kumar N S Administration and Finance Samson Vaz, Marlyn Ragasa Personnel Manager Bassem A. Al Khabbaz Sales Manager Mayukh Majumdar Media Sales Marise Prata Dos Santos, Shani Davel Circulation Manager Fawaz Al Balooshi Distribution Team CM Abdul Rahman, Rafeeq Mohammed, Gopal Arul Kumar, Epegenio Tempra Jr. Distributor Al Hilal Corporation Photography Picture Arabia: [email protected] Printing Press Dar Akhbar Al Khaleej W.L.L., Bahrain Published monthly by Red House Marketing (Jersey) Ltd. P.O. Box 641, No. 1 Seaton Place St., Helier Jersey JE48JJ, Channel Islands, U.K. Red House Marketing P.O. Box 20461, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain Tel: (+973) 17 813-777, Fax: (+973) 17 813-700 Email: [email protected] www.bahrainthismonth.com © Copyright Reserved 2005 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. Bahrain This Month is a member of BPA Worldwide YOUR GUIDE TO A GREAT WAY OF LIFE BD 2.000 (SR 20) HAPPENINGS ~ DINING ~ ARTS SCENE ~ CLUBS & SPORTS ~ KIDS’ EVENTS ~ AFTER DARK ~ SAT TV August 2012 ~ Vol. 16 ~ Issue 8 www.bahrainthismonth.com Deals Galore Sizzling Ramadan www.bahrainthismonth.com Galleria 2012 Exhibition | India in Bahrain | Eid Wonders @ LPOD Featured This Month: August 2012 Bahrain This Month George F. Middleton Publisher and Chairman Cover Cover Picture: Engaging the spirit of the Holy Month served with a traditional Arabic welcome of gahwa and dates. www.facebook.com/bahrainthismonth Join us on Facebook If you are wondering what this image to the left is, or the one on the front cover, it’s a QR code. To find out how to use these, read page 132.
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