bahrainthismonth.com | DECEMBER 2025 FIRST WORD 7 Cover: FESTIVE George F. Middleton Publisher and Chairman bahrainthismonth.com Arts | Culture | Motoring | Sports | Interviews | Lifestyle | Dining | Nightlife DECEMBER 2025 | BD2 / SR20 YOUR GUIDE TO A GREAT WAY OF LIFE Since 1997 Issue Bahrain National Day – Dec 1971 HRH Sheikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, the late Ruler of Bahrain, attended by HRH Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, the late Prime Minister of Bahrain, as well as His Royal Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa DECEMBER 2025 Scan to signup to our monthly newsletter Copyright Reserved 2005-2025 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. 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 As we bring another eventful year to a close, we do so with immense pride. This edition marks the 340th issue of Bahrain This Month; a milestone no other monthly magazine in the Kingdom has yet achieved. For almost three decades we have chronicled Bahrain’s growth, celebrated its people and helped shape conversations about culture, business and community life. This December we lead with two special features. First, we extend our deepest congratulations to the Kingdom of Bahrain as it celebrates its 54th National Day on December 16, along with our warmest wishes to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. Our second theme embraces the festive season as Christmas and New Year excitement takes over the island. From celebratory dining to cultural highlights, we capture the spirit of togetherness that defines this time of year in Bahrain. This issue also features a rich line-up of interviews. Imran Al Aradi shares how comedy, connection and corporate development intersect in his career. Hisham ‘Alex’ Alkhowely looks back on decades spent energising the social and automotive scene, while hoteliers Jurrien Bongers at Sheraton Bahrain Hotel and Yazan Latif at Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain outline their visions for iconic properties. Our luxury and lifestyle pages spotlight the Royal Concours motor show, Icons of Porsche in Dubai, ISUZU Bahrain’s evolving role and the WEC Bapco Energies 8 Hours of Bahrain. Over in Woman This Month we meet Hanadi AlAnsari, Yasmin Sharabi, Ivlin Obeyt, Aneesa Al Mahmood, Priyanka Jassal, Sukhmani Lamba and Zahra Eid, alongside heartfelt opinion pieces from our talented team of columnists. As ever, Bahrain This Month remains your Guide to a Great Way of Life. Stay connected with us in print, online at www.bahrainthismonth.com, and on social media @bahrainthismonth for the latest updates, news and features. Warmest regards, George F. Middleton Publisher and Chairman George F. Middleton Editorial Director Kristian Harrison Assistant Editor Shruti Ramesh Contributors Badia Dhrari, Ouiam El Hassani, Bill Grieve, Fifi Kiwan, Pria Masson, Zakiya Mohammed, Rachel Radford, Dr. Tejender Kaur Sarna, Designers Deson Cunado Shahid John Photographer & Bystander Layout Editor Subeesh Kumar N S Bystander Production Sabu Sebastian Webmaster Nishad Eapen Videography Sathesh Baby Media Sales, Digital & Content Team Creative Partnerships Director Amna Syed ([email protected]) Social Content & Communication Executive Natasha Ann Abraham Distributor Al Hilal Group (Hilal Direct Services) THE TEAM Administration and Finance Samson Vaz, Marlyn Ragasa Distribution Team CM Abdul Rahman, Gopal Arul Kumar
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