Bahrain This Month - October 2018

October 2018 17 www.bahrainthismonth.com happenings WUNDERBAR FESTIVAL UNTIL OCTOBER 7 OKTOBERFEST @TAPAS Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa Join the “wunderbar” Oktoberfest celebrations at Tapas, as it brings a great German experience to Bahrain by hosting one of the largest volksfests on the island! Live the experience as you join in the celebrations of all things German and enjoy a selection of traditional Deutsch gastronomy and ales, complemented with live German entertainment and lots of hidden surprises. Call 33 236-772 or 17 636-363 ALL ABOUT CARS OCTOBER 2 AUTOMOBILE BUSINESS FORUM The Capital Club Some of the motor industry’s heavy hitters will be getting together for a panel discussion tackling major issues of the not-too-distant future. In the hot seats will be Kalyana Sivagnanam, Nissan’s Middle East president and VP Africa, Middle East and India; Dr Bijan Majidi, chairman of Dinamica International; and Euromotors GM, David McGoldrick. The session will look at the evolution of electric and hybrid vehicles and the impact of VAT and oil on the automobile industry. It will be moderated by Mark Gravener, CEO of Growthcode. The event runs from 6.30pm to 8.30pm and entry is free for members and BD5 for members’ guests. Call 32 236-464. TALKING TECH UNTIL OCTOBER 8 BAHRAIN TECH WEEK Various Hosted by the Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB), in strategic partnership with Tamkeen, Bahrain Tech Week 2018 will bring together technologists from across government, major international and regional private sector entities as well as the region’s most exciting start-up talent. The week will showcase opportunities for innovation and growth in Bahrain’s thriving technology sector and will explore how emerging digital trends are revolutionising industries across the Middle East. Big names taking part include Amazon Web Services, MIT Enterprise Forum, Huawei, Web Summit and more in an exploration of the latest tech trends set to transform the region’s digital landscape. From a bankruptcy forum to the 10th edition of the Rowad Majlis, there are numerous interesting and exciting events happening throughout the week. Visit bahrainedb.com FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE OCTOBER 3 DJ KATTY Q LIVE Klub 360 Introducing the world famous DJ Katty Q all the way from Moscow. This former model swapped the runway for the DJ booth to be dubbed the World’s Sexiest DJ by fhm.com, going on to be named in the world’s top FDJ charts for several years running. Her sets and appearances are unique as Katty Q doesn’t showcase just one style but, rather, has made her name as an open format DJ throughout the popular genres, becoming known as the ‘The Queen of MashUp’. She has exceptional technical skills, a mesmerising stage appearance and the ability to read her crowd like no other, either on the big stage of EDM festivals, the intimate club setting, or at one of her regular gigs in super clubs all across Asia, Europe and, last but not least, Russia, where she is a resident DJ for the most luxurious brands and venues, including one of Moscow’s major hotspots—ICON. She will be supported by DJs Lady Coco and Rogie. Door policy is over 21s only. Girls, couples and military get in free, guys pay BD10, including one drink. Call 33 360-300 OCTOBER 2018-HAPPENINGS

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