bahrainthismonth.com | JUNE 2026 CONTENTS 7 JUNE 2 26 NTS TOP CHEFS Culinary Leadership As Executive Chef at Barceló Hotel & Residences, Bahrain, Refat Abouel El Ella oversees a wide-ranging culinary operation. Behind the Menu At The Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel, Residence & Spa, dining remains central to the guest experience under the direction of Bahraini Executive Chef Younis Ramadhan. Culinary Masters of the Kingdom From hotel kitchens and fine dining restaurants to independent culinary concepts, these chefs and restaurateurs continue to shape Bahrain’s evolving food scene. 58 INTERVIEWS 30 Awards. 7 Categories. One Platform. Nominations for the Woman of the Year Awards 2026 open on June 1 and continue through August 31, inviting individuals across Bahrain and the GCC to recognise women making an impact across business, culture, media, hospitality, education and community leadership. Driven By Purpose Jetour Bahrain’s Dealer Principal Manaf Kassem discusses the brand’s Woman of the Year 2026 title sponsorship, its growth in Bahrain and its community values. Empowering Women’s Enterprise Dr. Hashim S. Hussein of UNIDO ITPO Bahrain discusses its renewed support for Woman of the Year 2026 and the role of women in future economic growth. 82 WOTYA 2026 Fairness Across Borders In conversation with Dr. Aseel Zimmo, we explore dispute resolution, mediation, leadership and the human judgement needed to guide complex conflicts across borders and cultures. A Compassionate Mission Aamal Almoayyed discusses her lifelong commitment to animal welfare, the new Aamal Almoayyed Sanctuary for Animals and Bahrain’s urgent need for responsible pet ownership and adoption today. Kitchen Heritage From preserving Bahraini culinary heritage to tackling food waste through innovation, chef, entrepreneur and co-founder of Wajba and Lulu’s Deli Lulwa Sowaileh has spent years helping shape Bahrain’s evolving food scene. Grace In Motion Moira G Gallaga, wife of the Philippine Ambassador to Bahrain, who served three Philippine Presidents as Presidential Protocol Officer and is a regular Philippine Daily Inquirer columnist, reflects on diplomacy, identity and creativity. 96 Happy Father’s Day! Falling on June 21 this year, Father’s Day offers a chance to celebrate the men who guide, support and inspire us. Use these gift ideas to for a mix of personal and practical ideas! The Q3 Reimagined Kristian Harrison took out the new Audi Q3 and found a compact SUV transformed by sharper styling, smarter screens, clever details and a cabin with real presence. Golden Run Bahrain recorded its strongestever performance at the 4th GCC Games in Doha, securing a record 25 gold medals and reinforcing the Kingdom’s growing strength across regional sport. 66 LIFESTYLE
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