bahrainthismonth.com | NOVEMBER 2026 FIRST WORD 5 George F. Middleton Publisher and Chairman bahrainthismonth.com Arts | Culture | Motoring | Sports | Interviews | Lifestyle | Dining | Nightlife NOVEMBER 2026 | BD2 / SR20 YOUR GUIDE TO A GREAT WAY OF LIFE Since 1997 Issue 351 Special Feature: Italy in Bahrain www.womanthismonth.com Digital Edition November 2026 | Issue 280 Bahrain's Lifestyle Guide for HER BEAUTY | FASHION | HOME | WELLBEING | LOCAL ISSUES TOP NOMINEES REVEALED VOTE NOW! NOVEMBER 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 Welcome to our November edition! With temperatures cooling and Bahrain’s events season gathering momentum, there is plenty to fill the diary. Our Italy in Bahrain supplement brings together diplomacy and personal stories, something that speaks closely to my heart. With an Italian grandmother and nearly half a century spent in Bahrain, the warmth between these two countries feels deeply personal to me. We are particularly grateful to feature the Ambassador of Italy to Bahrain, Andrea Catalano, and Bahrain’s Ambassador to Italy, Ausamah Alabsi, for their fascinating insights. The diplomatic conversation continues with German Ambassador Henning Simon, who reflects on his first year and ambitions for closer cooperation. Meanwhile, the Republic of Korea’s Ambassador, Choi Byoung-sun, marks 50 years of diplomatic relations with Bahrain, looking at shared achievements and the possibilities ahead. Our Luxury feature explores the pleasures of collecting and the appeal of exceptional design. We visit the RAK Art Foundation and look ahead to the second Royal Bahrain Concours, with chairman James Brooks-Ward sharing what visitors can expect. Meanwhile, our fine dining selection offers inspiration for a memorable evening together. There is more to add to the calendar as BNP Paribas Bahrain Jazz Fest prepares for its 10th edition on December 4 at the Royal Golf Club. Elsewhere, we discover the community behind Not A Cult Run Club and Amna Syed tells all about her wonderful trip to Armenia’s Dilijan. Health remains firmly in focus. Movember provides a timely prompt for men to speak openly about their wellbeing, with American Mission Hospital encouraging them to make time for a check-up. We also revisit October’s breast cancer awareness efforts, including our hugely successful second United in Pink event, attended by more than 500 people. In Woman This Month, the Woman of the Year Awards 2026 enter their next stage following more than 735 nominations. In this issue, we introduce the top three nominees in each award category, and now it’s your turn to help decide the winners. Voting runs from November 1–30 at womanoftheyearawards.com, so get to know the shortlisted women and support those whose achievements inspire you. We also look forward to welcoming you to the Grand Finale on December 2 at The Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel, Residence & Spa. Book your tickets at bahrainthismonth.com/events and join us as we celebrate this year’s winners. Elsewhere in this issue, interviews with Dr. Maha Al Sindi and Dr. Noof Al Shaibani examine personalised cancer treatment and advances in breast cancer care, while In Her Shoes introduces Aqua Vista Bahrain’s Commercial Director, Dilara Yurdakul. 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 Assistant Editor Shruti Ramesh Contributors Bill Grieve, Fifi Kiwan, Dr. Jarmo Kotilaine, Pria Masson, Hasham Baig Designers Deson Cunado Shahid John Photographer & Bystander Layout Editor Subeesh Kumar N S Bystander Production Sabu Sebastian Creative Partnerships Director Amna Syed ([email protected]) Social Content & Communication Executives Shannan Peter Vaz Virginia Rodrigues Distributor Al Hilal Group (Hilal Direct Services) THE TEAM Webmaster Nishad Eapen Videography Sathesh Baby Administration & Finance Samson Vaz Marlyn Ragasa Distribution Team CM Abdul Rahman Gopal Arul Kumar BTM Cover: Courtesy: RAK Foundation WTM Cover: Top Nominees Revealed
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