March 2014 7 Dear Readers, We are almost there. The 200th issue of Bahrain This Month is just one month away. The closer we get to this milestone the more I am beginning to feel a sense of accomplishment about what we have achieved over the past 18 years of publishing in the Kingdom. What excites me more, though, is what we could achieve in the years to come. In our Blipp This Month article, on page 69, we quite literally get an insight into the future. It was beyond my imagination when the first issue of the magazine was released in September 1997 that I could soon be wearing a pair of Google Glasses, in conjunction with the Blippar app, to recognise what I see around me. I am also excited about the big bash we are planning to celebrate the 200th issue. For those who remember, we caused quite a stir around town with our ‘Michael Jackson’ party to mark the 100th edition of Bahrain This Month. You can watch a video of this party at www.YouTube.com/RedHouseMarketing. Our cover this month records the visit of Eric Clapton to Bahrain, as part of the Spring of Culture schedule. The range and breadth of events lined up by the Ministry of Culture is an apt prelude to the 10th running of the Bahrain Grand Prix in early April. Musicians are in the spotlight this month. Andy Doherty talks us through his collection and passion for guitars; his current favourite is an Eric Clapton Fender Blackie. You can watch him play this guitar by ‘blipping’ page 75. A local musician making waves is Ala Ghawas, who has recently launched his fourth album. The subject of Jaguar Backseat Chat this month is Sh Salman bin Isa Al Khalifa, the chief executive of Bahrain International Circuit. Sh Salman takes us for a trip around the F1 circuit and an excursion over the 4x4 adventure track. Our motoring section includes a test drive of the latest Dodge Durango; ‘blipp’ this article on page 102 to see some stunning aerial photography using a miniature helicam. The wonder of modern technology really has no limits! We also include features on home furnishing, air-conditioning and cosmetic treatment in yet another issue that demonstrates the great way of life that the Kingdom has to offer. The team Publisher and Chairman George F. Middleton Email: [email protected] Publishing Director David M. Robertson Editorial queries: [email protected] Editorial Consultant Dr. Paul Balles Assistant Editor Elma Bartholomew, Ankita Mamgain Events Editor Maryam Toorani Contributors James Claire (dining), Simi Kamboj, Tony Sidgwick (motoring) Bystander Editor Anil Ravi Shankar Print Production Manager Sabu Sebastian Layout and Graphics Dalal Al-Sabbagh, Romeo San Miguel, Rodolfo A. Reyes Jr. Staff Photographers Shankar Kunhambu, Subeesh Kumar N S Administration and Finance Samson Vaz, Marlyn Ragasa Personnel Manager Bassem A. Al Khabbaz Media Sales Marise Prata Dos Santos, Hilary James Circulation Manager Fawaz Al Balooshi Distribution Team CM Abdul Rahman, Rafeeq Mohammed, Gopal Arul Kumar, Epegenio Tempra Jr. Distributor Al Hilal Corporation Photography Picture Arabia: [email protected] Printing Press Dar Akhbar Al Khaleej W.L.L., Bahrain Published monthly by RED HOUSE MARKETING (JERSEY) LTD. P.O. Box 641, No. 1 Seaton Place St., Helier Jersey JE48JJ, Channel Islands, U.K. 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 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 YOUR GUIDE TO A GREAT WAY OF LIFE BD 2.000 (SR 20) HAPPENINGS ~ DINING ~ ARTS SCENE ~ CLUBS & SPORTS ~ KIDS’ EVENTS ~ AFTER DARK ~ SAT TV Spring of Culture | Sinbad Adventure | Wedding & Fashion Arabia Featured This Month: March 2014 ~ Vol. 18 ~ Issue 3 www.bahrainthismonth.com www.bahrainthismonth.com Guitar Maestro Eric Clapton F1 Pit Tour Blipp & Win March 2014 Bahrain This Month George F. Middleton Publisher and Chairman Cover Cover Picture: Eric Clapton performs at Arad Fort on March 8. btm200 April 2014 Only 1 issue to go. www.facebook.com/bahrainthismonth Join us on Facebook www.bahrainthismonth.com
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