BTM December 2011 7 2011 Annual Review: 57 Making Sense of 2011 A momentous year if ever there was one! As we reflect on what has transpired we look to the future and how we can feel good about ourselves as we head into 2012. Happenings: Bahrain This Month reviews events happening around town during the month of December 2011: 23 Fitness Day Out: An invitation from ‘Woman This Month’ 26 Speed Weekend: Plenty of action down at the BIC 34 Sculpturing Wonders: Creations from nothing, literally 38 Name Your Plant: Competition in the garden 40 Broadway Arrives: All about guys and dolls 42 Netting the Ball: The ladies showcase their skills 23-46 Calendar: Events during December Diplomatic Talk: 94 Strong Fundamentals The Thai ambassador to the Kingdom, Vichai Varasirikul, reflects on a year of challenges back at home, and draws strength from the past. Business: 100 A Woman of Means Nasreen Sururi has been making waves in the e-commerce world with a ground-breaking electronic payment system designed by Ashazi, the company she runs. 102 Reclaiming the Home Ground Getting into a market segment first always pays dividends if you can successfully exploit the opportunity, which is exactly what Medhi Jawad Hussain has done at Everest Trading. Discover Bahrain: 104 Prince Khalifa Park As Prince Khalifa Park opens to the public, we preview what visitors will find at this latest attraction to the Kingdom’s recreation destinations. Bystander At BTM we celebrated our own 20th anniversary in style, with a night out at Bushido. We also took in national days for Oman and Turkey and witnessed the launch of the four-door Ferrari, the FF. There were pirates, the French, the Irish and a bed race to enjoy as well. Halloween, Diwali and a selection of birthday parties ensured we were kept busy. 64 60 100 102 23 193 94 Issue 172 Contents December 2011
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