Bahrain Needs Regenerative Tourism
By Kota Sriraj
Situated in the heart of Arabian Gulf, Bahrain’s unique cultural heritage blended with modern infrastructure complimented by warm hospitality has helped the nation carve out a niche position on the international tourism map.
Bahrain&rsquo...
Trusts
By DR. Abdelgadir Warsama Ghalib
A trust is a legal relationship in which a person who has legal rights to property has the duty to hold it for the benefit of another person. Persons benefited by a trust are considered to have “equitable title&rdquo...
Wedding bells and cash registers
By Captain Mahmood Al Mahmood
Many moons ago, when malls were still a novelty in Bahrain and the Al A’ali Mall was the luxury landmark in the whole Al Seef district, I remember an American couple from the US Naval base organising their wedding in the mall...
Bahrain Cricket Federation Carving a Niche for Community-Centric Cricket
By Captain Mahmood Al Mahmood
It is considered one of the richest sports in the world, led by a near-spiritual zeal among much of the Indian subcontinent.
Cricket is played and followed by thousands of fans and wherever there is a diaspora from the subc...
Unlocking opportunities: Bahrain's response to the decade of healthy ageing
BY Captain Mahmood Al Mahmood
Did you know we are in the fourth year of the Decade of Healthy Ageing as mandated by the United Nations?
The global effort to change perceptions and alter the realities of growing older began in 2021, and a recent 'report card’ has indicat...
Integrating new national views in Bahrain
By Captain Mahmood Al Mahmood
All life forms and entities are shape-shifting organisms – whether we consider ourselves or even our countries.
Just like we have changed and grown in a decade, so has the Kingdom of Bahrain.
Today we are a confiden...
"Crisis in Our Oceans: The Urgency of Addressing Plastic Pollution"
By Duha Isa Mubarak
We constantly find plastic scattered around just about everywhere we go, whether we are going on a walk in the park or visiting the beach.
Their annoying presence is unavoidable just about everywhere we go.
But have you ever wondered if other creat...
Is it Time to Suspend Licenses in Oversupplied Industries?
By P Unnikrishnan
In Bahrain’s bustling economic landscape, it’s no secret that specific industries attract the lion’s share of investment, often to the detriment of diversity and innovation.
Stroll through Juffair,Adilya and Manama and you&rsquo...
Bahrain's Old-Fashioned Trust Issues
By Captain Mahmood Al Mahmood
They are all around you, and when you let your guard down, they run away gleefully with your money.
I am talking about online scammers.
The days of the old scam plan where people from faraway countries pretended they were...
"My visa's in my passport, please!"
By P. Unnikrishnan
Bahrain is a beacon of digital progress, setting an example for nations striving to innovate across various sectors.
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, its commitment to digital solutions has propelled it further, nudging even the most resistant t...
An endorsement for good health
By Captain Mahmood Al Mahmood
It’s a celeb-obsessed world and sadly, nothing makes us more aware of the need to pay attention to our health or the environment or topics such as road safety than a celebrity endorsement or a public announcement of celebrity suffe...
Children with Anxiety
By Aneesa Moidoo, Psychologist
Parenting a child who deals with anxiety can be tough and really sad. No parent likes seeing their child struggle with anxiety, but sometimes it’s hard to kn...
Family first in Bahrain's business world
By Captain Mahmood Al Mahmood
They say that it takes two generations to build a business and one generation to shut it down.
However, a family business that moves with the times and invests professional skills into growing the business stands a better chance ...
Peekaboo in the Skies!
P. UNNIKRISHNAN
It was a lengthy journey from Taiwan to Bahrain, with a layover in Bangkok and Singapore before reaching Bahrain. After nearly 15 hours of travel, I found myself thoroughly exhausted.
Despite watching a few films, I could only manage a brie...
Mergers: Turbocharging Growth!
By Adnan Ahmed Youssef
Around 15 years ago, particularly in the aftermath of the 2008 global crisis, I began writing occasional articles underscoring the significance of banking mergers.
The crisis underscored the imperative need to capitalize on this s...
Empowering Women’s Health
By HELSA ANN GEORGE
MSC CLINICAL PSYCHO ONCOLOGIST – INTERN AT CHRIST UNIVERSITY BENGALURU
As we commemorate International Women’s Day on March 8th, it serves as a reminder to delve into the various facets of women’s well-being,...
6 tips to manage money intelligently during Ramadan
If you are looking to manage money In Ramadan, there are financial challenges during this month due to the increase in expenses related to food, drink, gifts, and charity. Therefore, it would be smart to look for good ways to save money in purchasing necessities, starting from basic needs to luxu...
Bahrain: A Haven for Expatriates
By P.UNNIKRISHNAN
Bahrain has been a beacon of opportunity and hospitality for expatriates worldwide for decades. The enduring trade relationship between India and Bahrain, dating back almost two centuries, underscores the island nation’s longstanding allure for tho...
Bahrain, let's take biking safety lessons from Taiwan!
By P. Unnikrishnan
When travelling to a new country, one often encounters something exciting or admirable. My experience was no different when I visited Taiwan for the first time.
Upon checking into one of Taipei City’s tallest hotels, I observed the bustlin...
Bahrain witnesses eco-friendly F1
By KOTA SRIRAJ
The much-anticipated F1 Grand Prix kicked off in Bahrain with the riveting race held on March 2. The excited Formula 1 fans also celebrated the twentieth anniversary of the Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) at Sakhir. The popularity of F1 has increased ma...
Misplaced charity in public space
By Captain Mahmood Al Mahmood
When the pandemic was flattening our lives, people quickly chose to appeal to municipal authorities to dismantle the unsightly clothing charity boxes in street corners out of fear of contamination.
But now they are back with a ve...