Bahrainthismonth.com December 2024 9 George F. Middleton Publisher and Chairman DECEMBER COVER 25th Anniversary of HM King Hamad’s Accession to the Throne Scan to receive our monthly newsletter © Copyright Reserved 2005-2024 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. THE TEAM 2024 Printing Press: Union Press, Bahrain Published monthly by: Red House Marketing P.O. Box 20461, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain Tel: (+973) 17 813-777 Email: [email protected] www.bahrainthismonth.com Publisher and Chairman George F. Middleton Editorial Director Farah Baig Deputy Editor Kristian Harrison Contributors Edwin D'Souza, Pria Masson WTM Brand Ambassador Esky Dubois Art Director Hatem Monem Print Production Manager Sabu Sebastian Webmaster Nishad Eapen Production Manager & Media Liaison Muna Yousef Photographer & Bystander Layout Editor Subeesh Kumar N S Administration and Finance Samson Vaz, Marlyn Ragasa Distribution Team CM Abdul Rahman, Gopal Arul Kumar Distributor Al Hilal Group (Hilal Direct Services) Media Sales Team Media Sales Director Anuradha Manhas [email protected] Digital Content Marketing Manager Amina Syed [email protected] Digital & Content Marketing Team Digital Strategy Director Lini Reghunath Director of Film Danny Sokov Video Production & CRM Coordinator Edwin D'Souza Social Media Managers Shilu Babu, Rohit Reghunath Video Production Assistants Shannan Vaz, Darren Saldin Content & Brand Strategist Nitya Gnanaolivu As we herald December and the end of the year, Bahrain This Month is proud to bring you a festive bumper edition celebrating the Kingdom’s most significant occasions and the joy of the season. This month is packed with special features, heartwarming interviews and everything you need to enjoy the celebrations. On December 16, Bahrain marks its 53rd National Day, a moment of immense pride for all citizens and residents. The following day, the Kingdom celebrates the 25th Accession Day of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. To honour these occasions, we bring you a special National Day feature, where some of Bahrain’s ambassadors from around the globe have shared their heartfelt congratulations to His Majesty and the people of Bahrain. Their words reflect the strong bonds Bahrain shares with nations worldwide and the admiration for the Kingdom’s enduring progress. The festive season is in full swing, and we have all the inspiration you need to make it unforgettable. Our Festive feature covers everything from the joy of Christmas to the glamour of New Year’s Eve celebrations. Whether you’re planning a family gathering, a sparkling dinner party, or a night out to ring in 2025, we’ve got you covered with ideas to elevate your festivities. For those still undecided on your plans, our dining section rounds up the best festive experiences to make this season truly special. Fresh off the hugely successful Jewellery Arabia, we highlight the stunning collections from Bahrain Jewellery Centre. In an exclusive interview, we sit down with the Italian Ambassador to Bahrain, HE Andrea Catalano, to discuss the longstanding ties between Italy and Bahrain. The ambassador shares insights into the rich cultural and diplomatic exchange between the two countries and his vision for the future of this flourishing relationship. With the season of joy and giving upon us, we also interview one of the co-founders of Rescat – a group of compassionate women who rescue cats abandoned in Bahrain, provide them with medical care and rehome them to families in the Netherlands. Motoring enthusiasts won’t want to miss Kristian Harrison’s report from the sensational finale of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) 8 Hours of Bahrain. The thrilling conclusion to this motorsport event has cemented Bahrain’s place as a world-class host for international sporting events. Meanwhile, Amina Syed shared her thoughts on the redesigned Genesis GV70 following its unveiling in Qatar. As we reflect on the year gone by and look forward to what lies ahead, we thank you for allowing Bahrain This Month to be your trusted guide. We are honoured to share these moments with you, whether in our print magazine or on our social media channels @bahrainthismonth or on our website bahrainthismonth.com. Here’s wishing you a magical December filled with joy, love and laughter. Happy National Day, Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year! Warm festive wishes, George Middleton
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