bahrainthismonth.com | JUNE 2026 FIRST WORD 5 George F. Middleton Publisher and Chairman bahrainthismonth.com Arts | Culture | Motoring | Sports | Interviews | Lifestyle | Dining | Nightlife JUNE 2026 | BD2 / SR20 YOUR GUIDE TO A GREAT WAY OF LIFE Since 1997 Issue 346 UK IN BAHRAIN JUNE 2026 Scan to signup to our monthly newsletter Copyright Reserved 2005-2026 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 June brings with it a particularly full edition of Bahrain This Month, shaped by diplomacy, dining, community and achievement. Our pages this month reflect the many relationships that continue to define life in the Kingdom, from longstanding international partnerships to the chefs, educators, entrepreneurs and families who give Bahrain its character. Our UK in Bahrain feature carries special significance this year as Bahrain marks 125 years of the British Embassy’s presence in the Kingdom. British Ambassador Alastair Long discusses the UK-GCC Free Trade Agreement, modern diplomacy and the enduring relationship between both nations. The feature also looks at the influence of British education, healthcare, design, motorsport and hospitality, with contributions from Nicholas Bonaventure of nicholas, St Christopher’s School, The British School of Bahrain and King’s College Hospital London, Dubai, amongst others. Food takes centre stage in our Top Chefs feature, celebrating the people behind Bahrain’s thriving dining scene. We hear from Chefs Joergen Sodemann, Ruben Herrera, Refat Abouel El Ella and Younis Ramadhan, alongside a wider look at the culinary masters shaping the Kingdom’s kitchens. We also mark Philippine Independence Day through an interview with His Excellency Gines Jaime Ricardo D. Gallaga, Ambassador of the Philippines to the Kingdom of Bahrain. Furthermore, we celebrate Father’s Day one June 21, revisit Bahrain’s record-breaking 25-gold-medal performance at the GCC Games and take the reimagined Audi Q3 for a spin. Over in Woman This Month, the spotlight is firmly on the Woman of the Year Awards 2026. With 30 awards across seven categories, nominations are open from June 1 to August 31, recognising women making an impact across business, culture, media, hospitality, education and community leadership. We also hear from Manaf Kassem of Jetour Bahrain, title sponsor of the awards, and Dr. Hashim S. Hussein of UNIDO ITPO Bahrain on supporting women’s enterprise. 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 Contributors Hasham Baig, Bill Grieve, Dr. Bijal Karia, Fifi Kiwan, Dr. Jarmo Kotilaine, Pria Masson, Dima Nahouli, Shruti Ramesh Designers Deson Cunado Shahid John Photographer & Bystander Layout Editor Subeesh Kumar N S Bystander Production Sabu Sebastian Webmaster Nishad Eapen Videography Sathesh Baby Creative Partnerships Director Amna Syed ([email protected]) Media Sales Executive Karen Crasto ([email protected]) Sales Manager - Digital & Media Specialist Nibha Pandey ([email protected]) Social Content & Communication Executives Shannan Peter Vaz Shaymaa Elgayar Distributor Al Hilal Group (Hilal Direct Services) THE TEAM Administration & Finance Samson Vaz Marlyn Ragasa Distribution Team CM Abdul Rahman Gopal Arul Kumar Cover: UK in Bahrain
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