December 2016 175 www.bahrainthismonth.com This bank has supported the triumphs of several Bahraini entrepreneurs by enabling them to bring their ideas to life. With a view to diversify Bahrain’s economic structure, the Bahrain Development Bank (BDB) aims to broaden the country’s entrepreneurial base, expand the national human resources and provide further employment opportunities. One such example is Dr Lamia Mahmoud, who provides the community with specialised dental care. Despite the fact that Dr Mahmoud comes from a wealthy background with lots of doctors in the family, it was her determination, skill, versatility and, most of all, her self-reliance that helped her dental clinic to carve a niche for itself on the island. She was the first female Bahraini to acquire a Master’s degree in laser science from Germany, and the youngest at that to open a one-of-its-kind clinic in Muharraq in 1996. Her centre started with just three people, and today has a working team of 35 experts including doctors, technicians and administrators. Its success led her to open another centre in Riffa. Dr Mahmoud believes that favourable outcomes in business are a combination of pure ambition, the desire to prove oneself and taking calculated risks to get ahead. Proud to join the ranks of established business women in the country, she also attributes part of her entrepreneurial triumphs to BDB. She believes that the bank has been an important part of the growth and achievements of her business from start to present, and she truly appreciates its personalised and effective services to budding as well as established local enterprises in Bahrain. Call 17 511-111 or visit www.bdb-bh.com. BAHRAIN DEVELOPMENT BANK Dr Lamia Mahmoud Shaping Success Stories OTHER EVENTS National Motor Company launched the new GMC Acadia at its showroom in Sitra. Five ASEAN embassies: Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, Thailand and Philippines, participated in a table tennis tournament in celebration of the 4th ASEAN Games in Bahrain. The American Chamber of Commerce hosted the US Alumni in Bahrain Networking Reception at the Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay. Fucom International opened a Geant Easy Store in Riffa Village Mall. The BHUK200 Open Golf Day was held at the Awali Golf Club celebrating the bicentennial of the relationship between Bahrain and the UK.
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