bahrainthismonth.com | JANUARY 2026 FIRST WORD 5 Cover: NEW YEAR, NEW YOU George F. Middleton Publisher and Chairman JANUARY 2026 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 We have reached the moment when the year finally takes a breath—and so do we. January has a way of softening the noise just enough to allow reflection. It is a pause between what we have carried and what we have yet to shape. In Bahrain, progress rarely happens in isolation. We move forward together, through shared ambition, quiet resilience and creativity that shows up each day. At Bahrain This Month, we have had the privilege of telling stories that matter: of people building businesses with intention, creating culture with purpose, and leading with belief in what this country can become. As we step into the new year, we are doing more than turning a page. 2026 opens our 29th year of uninterrupted monthly publication—this January marks our 341st edition. As far as we know, no other monthly title in Bahrain, in any language, has matched that run; few have done so regionally or internationally. It is a milestone that brings both pride and responsibility. With it come fresh ideas, bolder reporting and a renewed focus on innovation. This issue reflects that outlook. From our startup forecast for 2026 and our world of motoring predictions, to conversations about education, design and long-term thinking, the pages ahead explore progress in many forms. Our conversation with Jure Stropnik is a reminder that ambition, paired with clarity and purpose, can materialise beyond what we first dared to imagine. Our interview with the Reverend Newton reminds us that impact is not defined by scale alone. As we move forward, it is worth pausing to appreciate how far we have come, while remaining brave enough to imagine what comes next. Here is to meaningful growth, shared success and a future we are excited to build together. As always, Bahrain This Month remains your guide to a great way of life. Happy new year, Bahrain. Welcome to 2026. 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 Shannan Peter Vaz Shaymaa Elgayar 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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