May 2020 5 May 2020 Bahrain This Month George F. Middleton Publisher and Chairman COVER Cover Picture: Ramadan www.bahrainthismonth.com Scan this QR Code to subscribe to the digital edition of the magazine. Printing Press Union Press, Bahrain Published monthly by 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 2005-2020 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. THE TEAM Publisher and Chairman George F. Middleton Editorial Director Liz O’Reilly Contributors Behnaz Sanjana, Dick Potter, Pria Masson Tanwar Ouiam Charkani El Hassani Live and Taste Print Production Manager Sabu Sebastian Layout and Graphics Hatem Monem Photography Editor Muna Yousef Staff Photographers Subeesh Kumar N S Administration and Finance Samson Vaz, Marlyn Ragasa Corporate Affairs Director Bassem A. Al Khabbaz Distribution Team CM Abdul Rahman, Gopal Arul Kumar Distributor Al Hilal Group (Hilal Direct Services) Media Sales ANURADHA MANHAS [email protected] TATUM TURNER [email protected] DIGITAL & CONTENT MARKETING TEAM Digital Strategy Director Lini Reghunath Digital Marketing & Social Media Executive Farah Baig Art & Animation Director Hatem Monem Videography Danny Sokov Firstly, may I wish all our readers Ramadan Kareem. The Holy Month is upon us and, though we find ourselves in strange times indeed, the age-old traditions remain. Since the usual large Iftar and Ghabga gatherings are not possible, we’ve put together four pages of delivery options so you can still enjoy five-star Ramadan feasts in the comfort and safety of your own home. We’ve also added our second selection of traditional recipes for you to recreate in your own kitchen. And, of course, Ramadan brings us inevitably to Eid al-Fitr. If you’re thinking of gifts, we have great ideas for family and friends young and not so young. Not surprisingly, given the current circumstances, our BTM interviews this month both have a somewhat viral focus. HE Afzaal Mahmood, the Pakistani Ambassador, talks trade, VIP visits and supporting his community during the pandemic. Looking at things from a different perspective, musician and artist, Jason Carter, tells us about his latest venture, a stunning melody and video called Qarantino. Regular columnist, Pria Masson Tanwar turns her thoughts to picking up the pieces, commercially, as the crisis eases. And Dick Potter pays tribute to motor racing great Niki Lauda, a year on from his death. As always, there’s news from the worlds of business and motoring as well as plenty to keep you occupied from tech to TV and music, as well as NOT Out and About – a selection of at-home activities for the whole family to enjoy. The Woman This Month pages are packed with fashion, from the second part of our SS20 Trends Report to lots of ideas for stylish modest dressing during the Holy Month. We also caught up with former editor, Fernanda Langhammer, who has great plans for a fashionable future. In the beauty pages you’ll find ideas to bring the salon home and tips on looking conference-call chic, and the well-being section looks at feel-good boosts to combat the isolation blues. Not surprisingly, given the current circumstances, we’ve gone for an online edition this month and I would urge you to keep an eye on our websites @ www.bahrainthismonth.com and www.womanthismonth.com as well as our social media pages for more great news updates than ever before. Virus or not, we remain your guide to a great way of life.
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