Bahrain This Month - August 2015

www.bahrainthismonth.com Bystander This month’s bystander pages are packed with Iftar and Ghabga events from the Holy Month. Our busy photographers also attended the French Embassy’s National Day celebration, Rick’s soiree, Aaryanka’s cradle ceremony and the BSB graduation. They also snapped store openings and charity events across the island. Issue 216 Contents August 2015 August 2015 5 26 48 36 56 30 81 52 HAPPENINGS Bahrain This Month reviews events happening around town during the month of August 2015. 25- 28 Spectacular Summer!: Bahrain Summer Festival 2015 30 Keep Kids Busy: Kids Summer Camp 2015 32 How Smart Are You?: The Dilmun Club hosts a “Home Alone” quiz. 33 Operatic Film Screening: La Fontaine presents Madame Butterfly AFTER DARK 36 Hit The Dance Floor: The island’s nightlife scene is re-awakening. 37 Ultimate Sing-Off: Crowne Plaza Bahrain’s singing competition, The Vocalist returns. 38-41 Let Me Entertain You: Bahrain This Month brings you a round up of the new bands at your favourite hotspots. INTERVIEWS 50 Youth In Demand Entrepreneurial Bahraini Shahd Al Zaki is encouraging other youngsters to follow in her footsteps and reach for their dreams. 51 The Moral of The Story A Bahrain-based author is hoping to entertain and educate youngsters with his new book on the importance of friendship and good behaviour. 52-53 Digging For Treasure BTM speaks to Dr Pierre Lombard, leader of the French Archaeological Mission which recently made a significant discovery at Qal’at Al Bahrain. 54 JLR Backseat Chat Mirza Al Sharif chats to George F Middleton about his passion for music during a ride in a Land Rover Discovery Sport. FEATURE India in Bahrain: 57-78 A special supplement on the historic, economic and political ties between Bahrain and India. Summer Coolers: 81 As temperatures climb, stay fresh and frosty with a selection of smooth summer coolers.

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