February 2018 7 Welcome to February, the month of love, if you like that sort of thing. We at BTM do, and in this month’s issue you will find gift ideas to help win the object of your affections as well as a comprehensive round-up of Valentine’s dining offers to help you decide where to spend the most romantic night of the year. If, however, you’re not in the mood for love, our Happenings section, as always, has plenty of alternatives. From the Bahrain debut of our cover star Ky-Mani Marley, son of reggae icon Bob, to details of ongoing Shop Bahrain events, the return of Bahrain International Garden Show (BIGS), the launch of the annual Spring of Culture Festival, the Dreamland Expo for gaming enthusiasts and the Spartan Race for hardcore fitness fans. There are also plenty of nightlife options with international DJ appearances across the island, the BSPCA fundraising ball and opportunities to see some of Bahrain’s favourite live bands. In our interview section, we introduce the new US Ambassador, His Excellency Justin Siberell, who sees great options for business and cultural cooperation. Shaikha Maram gives details of what to expect at this year’s BIGS. And Apple Sharma chats to cyber security and blockchain expert Jorge Sebastiao to get the lowdown on the cryptocurrency that’s taking the world by storm – if you’ve ever wondered what all the fuss is about, this is your chance to find out. Our regular Dining section includes reviews from both the Mövenpick’s fondue night and Sofitel’s excellent fish restaurant La Mer, where Liz O’Reilly got a sneak peek at the Valentine’s menu. There’s also info on two new restaurant openings as well as our regular roundup of news and promotions from across the Kingdom’s dining sector. You can catch up with motoring and business news and, as always, make sure to check out the Downtime section for the latest music, film and game releases. Like what you see in the magazine? Then visit our revamped website at bahrainthismonth.com to see more including a huge selection of pictures from our ever-popular Bystander section. However you choose to spend February, Bahrain This Month is always your guide to a great way of life. THE TEAM Publisher and Chairman George F. Middleton Email: [email protected] Editorial Director Liz O’Reilly Editor Apple Sharma Contributors Behnaz Sanjana, Dick Potter Print Production Manager Sabu Sebastian Layout and Graphics Romeo San Miguel Photography Editor Mona Abdul Jabbar Staff Photographers Subeesh Kumar N S, Ranjith Mohan Administration and Finance Samson Vaz, Marlyn Ragasa Corporate Affairs Director Bassem A. Al Khabbaz Media Sales Randa Ghazi Howais Distribution Team CM Abdul Rahman, Gopal Arul Kumar Distributor Al Hilal Group (Hilal Direct Services) Printing Press Dar Akhbar Al Khaleej W.L.L., Bahrain Published monthly by RED HOUSE MARKETING P.O. Box 20461, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain Tel: (+973) 17 813-777, Fax: (+973) 17 813-700 Email: [email protected] www.bahrainthismonth.com © Copyright Reserved 2005-2014 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. Bahrain This Month is a member of BPA Worldwide February 2018 ~ Vol. 22 ~ Issue 2 Arts Culture Clubs Sports Interviews Lifestyle Dining Nightlife MOTORING | TRAVEL | DOWNTIME YOUR GUIDE TO A GREAT WAY OF LIFE www.bahrainthismonth.com Happenings • Spartan Race • Dreamland Expo • Bahrain International Garden Show • Chinese New Year Dragon Boating Race Interviews - Justin Siberell US Ambassador - Jorge Sebastiao Cyber Security and Blockchain Expert - David McGoldrick Talking Motors - Mahmoud Badawy Leading the Online Food Ordering Industry Valentine’s Special! The Best Gifts and Dining Options Ky-Mani Marley Exclusive! February 2018 Bahrain This Month George F. Middleton Publisher and Chairman COVER Cover Picture: Ky-Mani Marley Connect with Bahrain This Month: www.facebook.com/bahrainthismonth www.twitter.com/BHThisMonth www.instagram/bahrainthismonth www.YouTube.com/bahrainthismonth Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube The only Lifestyle Magazine distributed with the GDN www.bahrainthismonth.com
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