bahrainthismonth.com | NOVEMBER 2026 CONTENTS 6 A beautifully crafted jewel, an exceptional home, a treasured motor car or a memorable meal: luxury takes many forms. In Bahrain, the coming weeks bring several of them together, with a calendar that puts craftsmanship, design and distinctive experiences firmly in the spotlight. The Luxury of Art Bahrain’s RAK Art Foundation offers a personal perspective on art and collecting, revealing how heritage, craftsmanship and cultural patronage shape a distinctive experience of luxury. A Royal Showcase The Royal Bahrain Concours returns for its second edition with an expanded competition programme celebrating the diversity of automotive culture across the GCC and beyond. Motoring’s Royal Return Royal Bahrain Concours Chairman James Brooks-Ward reflects on its successful debut and reveals the cars, experiences and ambitions shaping this year’s celebration of motoring excellence. Dinner, Darling? Romance has its reservations, and these are worth making. From the skyline views of a celebrity-chef steakhouse to Venetian plates served by the sea, Bahrain’s standout restaurants offer an indulgent setting for your next date night. 57 LUXURY CONTE A Life Building Bridges Italian Ambassador to Bahrain, His Excellency Andrea Catalano, discusses diplomatic ties, cultural connections and the people shaping a partnership that spans education, sport, business and an appreciation of beauty. From Friendship to Investment Bahrain’s Ambassador to Italy, His Excellency Ausamah Alabsi, discusses growing economic ties, Italian hospitality and the lasting partnerships he hopes will benefit both countries for years. A Portrait of Friendship Ghada Khunji opens up about her friendship with His Excellency Andrea Catalano, Ambassador of Italy to the Kingdom of Bahrain, exploring how photography, cultural exchange and shared humanity bring the two nations closer. Under Two Suns With designs conceived in Bahrain and frames handcrafted in Italy, SUN SUNS is making its mark in luxury eyewear. Founder Sana Sultan shares the story behind a brand whose journey has taken it from Italian workshops to the runways of Milan and Paris. A Stronger German Connection His Excellency Henning Simon, Ambassador of Germany to Bahrain, discusses growing trade, a challenging first year, technological cooperation and his ambition to bring Bahrain and Germany closer through their people. Five Decades of Friendship His Excellency Choi Byoung-sun, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea, marks 50 years of diplomatic relations with Bahrain, discussing shared achievements and his ambitions for closer economic, technological and cultural ties in the Golden Jubilee year and beyond. 42 INTERVIEWS All That Jazz BNP Paribas Bahrain Jazz Fest marks its 10th edition on December 4 at the Royal Golf Club, with a line-up spanning Memphis blues, Caribbean steelpan, Arabic soul and New Orleans swing. A Close Shave The moustaches are back, bringing men’s health into focus. This Movember, American Mission Hospital encourages men to make time for a checkup and speak openly about concerns they may have been putting off. Destination Dilijan BTM’s Amna Syed attended the Tourism Regional Forum in Dilijan, finding out more about the town’s future and opportunities to strengthen tourism and investment ties between Armenia and the Gulf. Hitting Their Stride Not A Cult Run Club co-founders Kristina Mari Jozefiák and Zsolt Jozefiák share how a love of movement built a community that keeps Bahrain’s runners and walkers lacing up week after week. LIFESTYLE 88 bahrainthismonth.com ain ITALY IN BAHRAIN 15
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