bahrainthismonth.com | SEPTEMBER 2026 FIRST WORD 7 George F. Middleton Publisher and Chairman September 2026 | Issue 278 Bahrain's Lifestyle Guide for HER BEAUTY | FASHION | HOME | WELLBEING | LOCAL ISSUES www.womanthismonth.com Digital Edition SEPTEMBER 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 September brings with it a renewed sense of momentum as Bahrain settles back into its postsummer normalcy. This month’s edition reflects that energy, with diplomacy, motoring, culture and some remarkable personal stories taking centre stage. We are also delighted to credit Saad Al-Essa for the striking Bahrain This Month cover that leads this issue. A major focus this month is our Saudi in Bahrain feature, celebrating one of the Kingdom’s closest and most important relationships. Bahrain and Saudi Arabia share far more than a border. Their connection is built on family ties, history, trade, security and a shared cultural identity that continues to deepen with each generation. At the heart of our coverage is an exclusive interview with His Excellency Naif bin Bandar Al-Sudairi, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the Kingdom of Bahrain, who discusses the strength of bilateral relations and the opportunities ahead. Motoring also features prominently this month. Kristian Harrison gets behind the wheel of the exciting new Mercedes-Benz CLA, explores the formidable Jetour G700 and experiences the distinctive Porsche Panamera in Madeira Gold. Meanwhile, Amna Syed tried out the stylish XPENG G9 and the futuristic iCAUR V27 and 03T. Elsewhere, Mohamed Isa discusses his forthcoming book, his extraordinary professional journey and the mountaineering adventures that continue to push him beyond his comfort zone. Our regular opinion, dining and entertainment pages return too, with plenty to keep readers informed about what is happening across the island. Over in Woman This Month, attention now turns towards the next stage of the Woman of the Year Awards 2026. With nominations complete, our jury begins the important task of considering the women whose achievements, resilience and impact have earned recognition. We hear from each of our five distinguished jury members, namely Dr. Hana Kanoo, Dr. Maryam Al Dhaen, Dr. Najma Taqi, Sabah Almoayyed and Dr. Suzanne White, on what they will be looking for as the judging process unfolds. You can see these powerful, inspiring women on this month’s Woman This Month cover photoshoot, which was captured by Satesh Baby . 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 Designers Deson Cunado Shahid John Photographer & Bystander Layout Editor Subeesh Kumar N S Bystander Production Sabu Sebastian Webmaster Nishad Eapen Videography Sathesh Baby Creative Partnerships Director Amna Syed ([email protected]) Social Content & Communication Executives Shannan Peter Vaz Shaymaa Elgayar Distributor Al Hilal Group (Hilal Direct Services) THE TEAM Administration & Finance Samson Vaz Marlyn Ragasa Distribution Team CM Abdul Rahman Gopal Arul Kumar BTM Cover: Saudi in Bahrain Artwork by: Saad Al-Essa WTM Cover: Meet the Jury Photo by: Satesh Baby
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