bahrainthismonth.com | SEPTEMBER 2026 CONTENTS 10 Luxury Goes Wild We take to Bahrain’s roads in the mighty Jetour G700, a sixseat plug-in hybrid combining outrageous pace, luxury and adventure-ready attitude with everyday comfort. Golden Hour Grand Touring Kristian Harrison drives a Madeira Gold Porsche Panamera through Bahrain, discovering a grand tourer whose colour, comfort and character turn every journey into theatre effortlessly. XPENG G9: Smart Technology, Made for Everyday Life What happens when an electric SUV is designed not simply to take you from A to B, but to make every part of the journey feel better? Amna Syed finds out. Star Power Recharged Kristian Harrison gets behind the wheel of the all-new Mercedes-Benz CLA and discovers a stylish hybrid packed with clever technology and cool touches. 30 MOTORING CONTE Few relationships in the Gulf are as deeply rooted as that between Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. Bound By Brotherhood His Excellency Naif bin Bandar Al-Sudairi, Saudi Arabia’s new Ambassador to Bahrain, discusses brotherhood, economic integration, Vision 2030 and a prosperous future for both Kingdoms. Beyond the Tourist Trail Saudi Arabia’s headline attractions have captured global attention, but some of the Kingdom’s most memorable experiences lie beyond its best-known landmarks. SAUDI IN BAHRAIN 13 Bound Together As the United States marks 250 years of independence, H.E. Stephanie Hallett, U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain, speaks to Bahrain This Month about the milestone. Saad Al-Essa Bahraini artist Saad Al-Essa brings the Kingdom’s cultural heritage into a striking contemporary frame through his distinctive geometric style. The Next Summit Leadership speaker and bestselling author Mohamed Isa discusses his candid new memoir, life beyond corporate titles and the mountains shaping his next ambitious personal chapter. 18 INTERVIEWS Electric Freedom BTM’s Amna Syed gives the rundown on the iCAUR V27 and 03T. From range anxiety to everyday practicality, she explores how REEV technology is making the move to electrified driving that much easier. Drive Smart Bestune Bahrain has joined forces with Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait (BBK) to introduce the ‘Drive Smart’ campaign, offering customers greater flexibility when financing a new Bestune. Driving Change As Bahrain’s automotive sector adapts to new technologies and changing customer expectations, Motorcity Chief Strategy Officer Ghassan Freiwat discusses the company’s approach to newenergy mobility and its plans for the years ahead. MOTORING 40
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