bahrainthismonth.com | FEBRUARY 2026 CONTENTS 7 FEBRUARY 2 26 NTS FINTECH BAHRAIN Bahrain’s Digital Engines Bahrain’s digital economy is shaped by a group of platforms that have moved beyond experimentation into real-world implementation. From regulated digital finance and payments to cloud infrastructure and nationwide service delivery, these companies illustrate how digital systems are being deployed at scale across the Kingdom. 54 OPINION A Voice Emerging Megan Jones represents a generation of young women learning that confidence is built through commitment. Balancing school, discipline and creative ambition, her journey offers a clear glimpse into what it takes to carve out a sense of self in an industry that rarely slows down. Building Worlds Across Borders From Bollywood studio sets to international productions across the Gulf, art director and production designer Swechha Sharma brings cultural fluency and a hands-on approach to creative decision-making behind the camera. Finding Stillness in Words At just 18, Bahraini writer Jana Hany published her first book, Laisa Laka Onwan (You Have No Address). Her work resists the urgency that often defines contemporary expression, instead unfolding with a reverence for reflection and attentiveness to inner life. 84 WTM INTERVIEWS From Starting Over to Starting Strong Rachel Radford’s column in Woman This Month dives into pivotal issues impacting women, reflecting her unique perspective and experiences. Navigating Bullying: The Impact on Self-Identity and Cognitive Skills Board-Certified Behaviour Analyst Fifi Kiwan explores how bullying reshapes children’s self-image and learning, then offers practical steps for parents and schools to rebuild confidence, resilience and safe, supportive peer cultures. 94 Silk With Thunder Kristian Harrison checks out the Mercedes-AMG E 53 Hybrid and discovers that it’s really two cars in one: a whisper-quiet EV for daily errands, then a snarling performance monster when the road opens up. Rugged Meets Refined Kia’s new Tasman X-Pro arrived in Bahrain with big pick-up confidence and a surprisingly polished attitude, mixing proper 4WD hardware with everyday comforts that Kristian Harrison got to explore. 66 MOTORING
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