Sabaya Magazine April 2014

Issue 69 - AprIl 2014Fashion, lifestyle and beyond

Issue 69 - AprIl 2014 - Bahrain 1 BD

Catalyst of Artistic Change

A makeover with Natalie and a basket of goodies from Inuovi.

Anke Brandt sets the world record for kitesurfing

A fierce, roaring feline

Mustafa Halwachi

WIN!

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CONTENTS

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08 CELEBRITY TIDBITSAll the latest gossip straight from Hollywood.

12 GLITZ AND GLAMStar Factor: ASK breaks down who wears what, fashion police style

16 A CLASS APARTMustafa Halwachi

20 SuCCESS SToRYMakeup artist Natalie Semaan

22 WIN!Win a makeover from Makeup Artist Natalie Semaan along with a Basket Of Goodies from Inouvi

24 & 80 REDBuLLRecord breaker Anke Brandt and Redbull BC1

26 GuEST APPEARANCEJump Bahrain by Nofa Hamza

28 SPECIAL fEATuREChef Cyril from Kempinski Grand and Ixir Bahrain

30 STYLE QuoTIENTCasati Bag from Carolina Hererra

32 fASHIoN STATEMENTMarc Jacobs and Gap

52 ouT AND ABouTEvents which took place last month

72 IN THE DARKCheck out last month’s nightlife events and more

75 PRESS RELEASESPress releases from around the region.

rEViEWS40 GLoBE-TRoTTERLuxor, Egypt

44 TECHNo REVIEWTechno Logic – Latest gadgets and what you will love about them

46 AuTo REVIEWJaguar F Type

48 RESTAuRANT REVIEWMedzo, Intercontinental Regency

50 HoTEL REVIEWRitz Carlton, Oman

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CEO LETTER

We love keeping our readers happy, and from this month we are starting an exclusive makeover session with talented artist Natalie. Not only will you the winner avail a makeover, but will also be featured in Sabaya’s next issue!

We have a delicious recipe from the phenomenal chef Cyril Jeannot of the Kempinski Grand and Ixir Hotel, and a great article on the Redbull BC1 Cypher.

We also feature record-breaker Anke Brandt. Read on to find out more about victorious feat.

We love hearing from you, so do drop us an email or connect with us on our social media pages.

Cheers!

Sincerely.Mamdouh ShehataCEO - Sabaya [email protected]

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FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK

The island seems to be draped in an almost electric atmosphere, charged with excitement and anticipation of the F1 Grand Prix. I would like to wish all our readers a thrilling weekend on the track!

The ladies are in for a treat this month as we are introducing hair and beauty makeovers along with a makeup basket giveaway! The lovely Natalie Semaan, a professional makeup artist, will be giving one lucky winner a makeover and another a makeup basket from Inuovi. All you need to do is answer a few questions and email them to us by before the date mentioned. Turn the pages to find out more!Our main feature is on talented artist Mustafa Halwachi, who enlightens us about the art scene in Bahrain.

Nofa Hamza, owner of kids’ gym Jump Bahrain tells us more about how she came up with the concept and the tremendous response it has generated. We also feature record-breaking kite surfer Anke Brandt, who went into the Guinness book of World Records last month for her incredible feat.

As always, we have the best scoop of celebrity gossip, accessories and runway trends.

Cheers!

PUJA TIWARIEditor - Sabaya [email protected]

CEOMamdouh Shehata

Deputy CEOSamia Al Mahmoud

PR & Editorial ManagerOmaima Ebrahim

EditorPuja Tiwari

Business Development DirectorRami Khalil

PhotographerHabeed

Proof ReaderFayez Abubacker

Legal ConsultantYounis Zakaria Younis

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CELEBRITYTIDBITSGwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin buy $14M Malibu mansionGwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin have bought a Malibu mansion for $14 million.

The couple - who have children Apple, nine, and Moses, seven, together - have splashed out on the four-bedroom, three-bathroom beachside pad, which is located on the Little Dume.

The stunning property, which is called The Garwood Residence, is complete with

heated floors, a top of the range kitchen and a full-size tennis court, according to The Real Estalker.

The 3,650 sq ft estate boasts stunning views of the ocean, a landscaped garden fit for entertaining, and a pebble stone pool.

The inside is just as impressive as it comes with a plush gym and a yoga studio.

L’Wren Scott, a designer and the girlfriend of lead vocalist and co-founder of the Rolling Stones Sir Mick Jagger, has been found dead in her New York City flat, BBC reported Monday.

Police are treating her death as a suicide, although the medical examiner has yet to determine an official cause of death. A spokesperson for Sir Mick said the singer was ‘completely shocked and devastated’ by Scott’s death.

The band is currently on tour in Australia. Scott, 49, born Luann Bambrough, and Sir Mick began dating in 2001. She began her career as a model in Paris and founded her own fashion label in 2006.

Scott’s death comes a month after she cancelled a show at London Fashion Week, saying production delays had left key pieces unready for the show.

Cameron Diaz ‘apologises’ to public for failing to age gracefully

Cameron Diaz has confessed that she feels like a failure in the eyes of the public because she could not defy ageing like they expect actresses to.

According to E! Online, during an appearance on the Oprah Winfrey show, the 41-year-old actress said that she feels like she has failed because she didn’t remain 25 for the rest of her life, the Mirror reported.

The blonde beauty asserted that the public makes her feel like it is her fault that at 40 years old she still didn’t look like she is 25.

Diaz added that she feels sorry that she wasn’t able to defy nature.

Mick Jagger’s girlfriend found dead

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CELEBRITY TIDBITS

Drake-Rihanna serious about each otherMusicians Rihanna and Drake, who are fond of each other, have reportedly decided to get serious about their relationship.

Tmz.com reports that multiple sources extremely close to the couple said Rihanna and Drake have gone from casually hooking up to seriously dating. “They’ve decided to give it a serious shot.” Rihanna wants to spend as much time with Drake as her schedule will allow - because he treats her better than anyone she’s ever been with.

They have been virtually inseparable while Drake’s been touring in Europe. Rihanna has spent every single night with him since she arrived on the continent. As for Drake, he’s smitten. One source said: “He’s in the best mood he’s been in a long time.”

When Amanda Seyfried carried a knife on planeActress Amanda Seyfried accidentally boarded a plane with her pocketknife still in her possession because it was undetected by airport security.

Huffingtonpost.com reports that once she realised what happened, she took a photo of it and Tweeted to inform TSA (Transportation Security Administration) so that things like this hopefully don’t happen again. It happened on Friday.

Seyfried wrote: “Dear TSA: This Swiss Army knife wasn’t detected through security and I unknowingly carried it on board. Scary!”

Kellan Lutz turns 29, parties with an elephant

Jamie Dornan says pals disgusted by his ‘50 Shades’ role

Actor Kellan Lutz rang in his 29th birthday in Phuket, Thailand and partied with an elephant.

The ‘Hercules’ star partied at Nikki Beach, Phuket Saturday with an elephant and

a blonde companion who donned a white bikini and angel wings, reports eonline.com.

During what looked like a boy’s trip, Lutz’s bros (brothers) rocked t-shirts that said “A Celebration of Life” on the front and “Where It Happens Phuket;

Happy Birthday Kellan” on the back.

And that wasn’t all. ‘Happy Birthday Kellan’ was lit up on torches in honour of the actor’s big day, and Lutz was presented with a cake topped with lion figurines and huts.

Jamie Dornan has revealed that his friends are disgusted by his role in ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ and have vowed not to see the film.

He told E! News that his friend congratulated him after hearing that he had bagged Fifty Shades role but said that’s going to be disgusting, adding that he won’t watch it, News.com.au reported.

The 31-year-old hunk said that dating Keira Knightley helped him prepare for the fame.

Emma Watson has revealed that even though she has a enjoyed a successful career since childhood, she’s still ‘jealous’ of some of the actresses.

While talking to the Elle US magazine, the 23-year-old star said that there are actresses who have emerged in the last couple of years, and got to emerge as a complete human being, and she feels so jealous that they got to grow away from the spotlight.

Watson’s latest film, ‘Noah’ by Darren Aronofsky, is soon to be in theatres, and will hopefully add to her wealth, which is estimated to be 26 million pounds.

Emma Watson says she’s ‘envious’ of other actresses

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CELEBRITY TIDBITS

I wish Honor would dress her age, jokes Jessica Alba

Post rehab stint, Zac Efron quits party circuit

Jamie Chung wants ‘intimate’ wedding

Actress Jessica Alba, whose daughter Honor loves heels and dresses, wants the five-and-half-year-old to dress her age.

It’s not like Alba, 32, wants her daughter to have poor taste, she just wishes her little one dressed for her age, reports people.com.

“Honor likes wearing heels and dresses,” Alba told People at an intimate fete at Mondrian Hotel’s Herringbone restaurant to celebrate her very first Nylon magazine cover. “I’m like, ‘No! (Don’t you want to) climb a tree?’”

In the past, Alba, the founder of The Honest Company, had echoed similar statements, saying: “For sure I see a mini me. I was a tomboy when I was a kid. Honor is like me grown up. It’s so bizarre.”

Meanwhile, Alba is practical when it comes to daughters’ wardrobe and ensures apparel does not go to waste in the her household, as she is a big fan of letting her two-and-half-year-old daughter, Haven Garner, get plenty of wear out of Honor’s old wardrobe.

Actor-singer Zac Efron has made positive lifestyle changes, after getting out of a rehab a year ago.

The actor now spends his time reading scripts, working out, going to 12-step meetings and honing a new support system, and is no longer a fixture at Hollywood house parties, sources told people.com.

“He cut most everyone out of his life who were part of the party scene,” the source added.

The 26-year-old actor said he feels blessed at a facebook live event, after promoting his new comedy “Neighbors” at the SXSW festival last weekend.

“The Hangover” star Jamie Chung and her fiance Bryan Greenberg have different ideas on how they would like to mark their wedding ceremony. She says she would prefer an ‘intimate’ ceremony. The 30-year-old actress also says Greenberg is better at organising events.

“He wants a big blow out and I want to keep it intimate, so there’s certainly things we need to work out,” contactmusic.com quoted Chung as saying. “We’re equally excited... Actually, he’s better at planning parties than I am,” she added.

Arnie offering ride in his tank for charityArnold Schwarzenegger has invited everyone to take a ride in his tank and crush things for ‘After-School All-Stars’ charity.

The ‘Terminator’ star will be accompanied by one winner through Omaze, a charity-organizing website that allows donors to receive Kickstarter-style tiers of rewards along with a chance to win one major experiential prize when they donate to a charity campaign, the Verge reported.

The 66-year-old actor is also taking

part in another campaign to benefit the same group

where donors will bid for a chance to make and eat a meal with Schwarzenegger

and Harley Morenstein

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CELEBRITY TIDBITS

Mila Kunis is pregnantThe 30-year-old actress is expecting her first child with ‘That ‘70s Show’ co-star Ashton Kutcher, to whom she recently got engaged. A source told People.com: ‘’They are both very, very happy. It’s still early.’’

The couple sparked engagement speculation after Mila was spotted with a huge diamond ring last month, but the loved-up stars aren’t expected to rush down the aisle in light of their baby news. The insider added: ‘’It won’t necessarily be a short engagement. They haven’t begun planning the wedding yet.’’ Meanwhile, E! News reports that Mila was recently seen at a prenatal class in Los Angeles. The couple began dating in 2012 following Ashton’s split from ex-wife Demi Moore, but they have known each other for years after playing the lead roles in hit 1990s sitcom ‘That ‘70s Show.’ Ashton, 36, is thought to have had a crush on his gorgeous co-star when they worked together, but their romance didn’t blossom until years later.

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Chris Evans wants a wife and kidsThe 32-year-old actor admits he’s ready to leave his partying days behind him and start building a family because he doesn’t want to look back on his life later on and regret missing out on those things.

He said: ‘’I want to get married, though I want children--to me that’s the ultimate thing. When you’re old and on your death bed, looking back at your life it’s not going to be the films you’ve made or what you’ve accomplished, it’s the relationships you have. You’re survived by things that matter--the people you love and those who love you back.’’

The ‘Captain America’ star admits he’d much rather spend his nights wrapped up on the sofa at home, rather than out partying with his mates and knocking back countless amounts of alcohol.

Matthew McConaughey was ‘the cutest guy’ as a teenagerMatthew McConaughey’s classmate from Longview High School in east Texas has revealed that the actor was ‘the cutest guy’ in his teenage.

Adrian Harris Forman told People Magazine that the ‘Dallas Buyers Club’ star was always very good looking and a standout star.

He added that the Oscar winning actor was voted ‘most handsome’ in the school, and was an athletic and a charismatic teenager, who was popular among his peers and was a fun guy to be around.

LiLo tells Oprah she’s done with partyingLindsay Lohan went on to tell Oprah Winfrey that she was done with partying after she reportedly partied for 48 hours.

The ‘Mean Girls’ star said that there’s no party that she hasn’t gone to, there is no person that she hasn’t hung out with and there’s no situation that the actress hasn’t been exposed to, the Mirror reported.

The 27-year-old actress insisted that there was nothing left in having a drink for her.

It was further reported that Lohan started partying on Friday night at the cocktail bar at the Beverly Hills hotel, before moving on to the Chateau and she was out in the garden until early in the morning and then the group moved on to a house party in the Hills.

Lohan was back in the party mode at the Chateau again after few hours.

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GLITZ & GLAM

Star Factor

BeLLA Thorne

Crop tops are still in and when paired with a high-

waisted skirt is weven better and proving me right is

Bella Thorne in this textured Franziska Fox number. I love

everything about this look- the Soft pink lips, natural makeup and even the side swept hair! Strappy sandals and a classic

black clutch add on to her look!

ChrIs evAns

Chris Evans hits all the right notes in this pinstripe suit by Etro. I love how the rich paisley tie compliments the brown leather Kurt Geiger shoes. Classic and effortless!

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Our celeb fashion police, Ashwathy Shyam Kumar is a true blue fashionista. Multi talented, she is a fashion designer, buyer for a leading apparel brand in the Kingdom, stylist and diva. her fashion blog, www.thestylecounciltaash.blogspot.com is becoming one of the most popular fashion blogs in the region. ASK picks the best and the worst of what our fashion celebs have been wearing.

Photo credits: Waleed Alshayji and Mohammed HejresLocation: Galleria Sophia

GLITZ & GLAM

rose LesLIeRose Leslie looks bang on trend in this gorgeous white silk dress. I love the use of different fabric and the fall of the skirt. Red lips to compliment her flame coloured locks, Gold Jimmy Choos and a metallic clutch completed her look.

shAILene WoodLeyI can’t really understand this outfit. Although I love Elie Saab, I’m not sure if the pattern on the bodice was intentional or a modern twist to the Superman logo gone wrong. Either way, the only highlight for me about this look on Shailene Woodley is the beautiful gold Rupert Sanderson pumps. Totally drool- worthy!

sCArLeTT JohAnsson Red hot! Scarlett Johansson is a knock out in this siren red fitted silk dress. I love the combination of matchy- matchy lips with the dress and the added pop of leopard print on the shoes. Definitely one of my favorite looks! Do I wish her hair was black for this dress? Yes, but she can still rock the look.

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veronICA roTh Veronica Roth works a sultry look in this pitch black velvet gown with beading details and waist cutouts by Maria Lucia gown. I wish she turned on the glam factor a notch by adding some glitter on her lids though.

CrysTAL reedCrystal Reed looks quite plain in this rich coral Escada strapless frock. I’m not sure I completely love it. With such an old- fashioned silhouette, she should have played up the accessories or gone slightly bolder, by adding in an accent colour.

GLITZ & GLAM

CArICe vAnhouTenFinally, I have come across my favourite among the lot. Carice Van Houten looks breathtakingly beautiful in this statement dress By Dior. I love the funky belt and the heavy ornate work on the strapless blueand silver dress! Adding on to the wow factor of this look, are those gorgeous light blue metallic pumps, also by Dior! Perfect, just perfect.

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AshLey JuddI love the drape of this deep V neck draped shoulder gown, but itmakes Ashley look a tad bit frumpy, I’m afraid. Maybe it’s the way shes standing? The sapphire

drop earrings however, I love! A simple bracelet by designer Anna Rebecca and chrome sandals completed her look.

BeyonCe KnoWLesQueen B certainly knows how to wear a gaudy sweat dress! Which is whyI’ll say that I love this dress as a stage look or maybe a night out!Taking a few inches off the hemline was a good idea considering herframe. At the end of the day, it’s Beyonce, and she can pull offanything, even this Tom Ford number!

GLITZ & GLAM

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The CaTalysT of

The Art Scene

One of Mustafa’s creations

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I’ve heard about your spray painting workshop at the Art Market. Tell me more about it.I learnt spray painting in the States in college and it came natural for me. I did it for a while and grew out of it because it was limited in its scope. Lately, the fad is surging again and everyone is picking up spray cans again. The Culture Ministry, which is organizing the Art Market asked me to do a workshop and since I’m also a graffiti artist, I chose to do one on spray painting. It was very well received and the turnout for the workshops was superb. We had young guys who were just dabbling with spray cans but within an hour or two, they were painting like pros.

What’s your favourite form of art?That’s a difficult question. I’m a surrealist and the longest form I’ve done is classical acrylic brush work.

I love mixed mediums and working on different colours.

What are your hobbies?I like reading and researching for new things, the internet is my winding down world. I also play the guitar to soothe my frazzled nerves after a long day.

What’s your take on art?I’ve noticed over the years that most of the new-age art is just a fusion of different types of art. This piqued my interest and I tried to fuse different forms to come up with something innovative. I think this is what the art scene in Bahrain is insinuating, coming up with something that sets you apart. Being a traditional country, Bahrain is stepping into the 21st century at a rapid pace and become catalysts of progress.

Fusion artist and interior designer Mustafa Halwachi is the personification of the innovative art scene in Bahrain. Multi-talented in the arts, he tells us more about his passion, his notions about surging Bahraini talent and more.


What do you think of Bahain’s art scene?This is the sad thing. I’ve travelled all over the Arab world and I can confidently affirm that the strongest art scene when it comes to actual production is Bahrain. Such a tiny kingdom with so much talent and creativity, it’s crazy! But we don’t get much focus in terms of art. This year, however, was the year of art the spotlight was on emerging and present artists, which made quite a big difference.

Bahrain has a lot of wealth when it comes to art, and it makes me happy that artists are doing their own thing and not waiting for anything. It’s quite an underground scene but it’s there and it’s heavy. My sister, an art enthusiast, is compiling a book titled ‘The Curators’ to document Bahraini artists from all walks of life and she’s recorded over 260 artists within a span of two months and there’s more to go. This might help you gauge the amount of talent that thrives on the island.

Do you think the sort scene is Bahrain is following a specific trend?The whole world usually follows some sort of trend because culture is a trend and it is transient in nature. Spray painting is a fashionable fad nowadays, and calligraphy is also gaining eminence. Art in itself is a trend. The human mind evolves, culture evolves and therefore art evolves. It’s the evolution and it’s a constant flow of progressive artistic thinking.

Do you have a role model?Yes, I have many. Salvadore Dali, Mark Ernst and Jean Mitchell Bastiere, to name a few. Banksy is my favourite when it comes to grafitti, and Logan Hicks is my favourite stencil artist.

Locally, I love the works of Abbass Al Mousawi, he’s by far our role model in Bahrain. He’s done so well and he’s so active in the market, and moreover, he’s from my country so it matters even more.

What are your future plans?I am looking into starting a studio and I would love to bring out emerging artists in the future. We have a team of creative people and we are working on a new project, where we are travel around the GCC to show people what Bahraini art is all about.

What message do you have for aspiring artists?Keep on doing your thing and never take no for an answer. Never give up. Come out and show your work. Try to find galleries and pitch in your ideas, meet like-minded people and be involved in the art scene. The world is being pushed into a very dark space, filled with hatred and war. I believe that it is up to us, the happy, creative folks to save it from going in that direction.

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success story

Beauty at the hands of

Professional makeup artist and beauty consultant Natalie Semaan is becoming the most sought-after woman with a makeup brush!

Her first visit to Bahrain was in 2003 while collaborating with hair and beauty company Pace e Luce, where she fell in love with its blue skies and azure water.

Living by the motto of ‘Look Good, Feel Good,’ Natalie Natalie gives readers of Sabaya an insight into what inspires her, what she loves most about makeup and what people can learn from her.

Tell me how you got into your current profession?When I was finishing high school, I always had a passion for makeup and beauty in its entirety, including the therapeutic, anatomy and physiology. My mom was a big role model because she was a makeup artist and I used to work with her.

After finishing school in Lebanon, I decided to go to Canada to pursue makeup professionally and I became a beauty consultant and I practiced in the field as a therapist, I worked alongside doctors and opened spas and beauty centres.

I am focusing on the Middle East right now and I’ve studied it very well.

I also take on projects in Australia, Spain,

Canada and Lebanon but I have a passion for this region since I’m an Arab.

Where did you study and what did you pursue?I studied in Marvel and Mount Royal College, where I did my beauty and comprehensive medicine respectively.

Also, I’ve done private courses on electrical epilation, laser, IPL and many others.

What are you focusing on in Bahrain?My main focus in Bahrain and in this region in particular is self image. I have a team which is conducting makeovers for ladies of all ages. I’m incorporating something

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I believe in, which is the ‘Look good, feel good’ theory. I impart this to everyone, from my friends to my clients.

A consultancy with me starts with a makeover, where you can go through your own makeup and get certain makeup tips that compliment your skin, teaching application with easy, quick steps.

How do you choose your makeup brands?I am very specific when it comes to skin products, because I want something that’s long lasting and makes me look good without getting smudged. But besides that, I want something that’s good for my skin. So I always choose products or machines that adhere to these specifications.

For example, I am working with a specific line right now called Inuovi. They do not test on animals and I’ve chosen his line because it’s smart and innovative. It’s made to suit this day and age and is a final product of five different countries- Germany, France, Japan, Italy and Singapore. Their foundation is manufactured in France, their compact powder is made in Japan and so on. Each country uses their best cosmetic potential for their products.

The line also emphasizes on hydrating and protecting the skin, which is very important especially since we are in this

region. They also believe in beauty is simplicity, which is what I believe in. Accentuating your best feature is key. Working on your character and personality is also a must, so beauty flows out from within.

What are you working on in presently Bahrain?I’m working with a few doctors on a project that developed its idea from Lebanon about a centre where clients come into a hospital that looks healthy, and beautiful to get their treatments done. Also, I am working with doctors for more specific consultancy.

I really adore your look of the day, how did you make the choice? I’m a very practical person and I know what compliments my skin tone.

I went for a retro take on the eye, where I chose a winged liner in a purple shade from Atelier Paris. I can play with this look and tone it up or down depending on the occasion.

I love the eye liner look because there are so many different ways to go about it.

What are your favourite brands?I’m going towards a full range on Inuovi. What is your favourite look?Eyeliner, a smart blazer jacket and a top knot bun works perfectly. Chic and elegant.

What do you do in your spare time?I like reading, I read on a variety of things, mainly biographies and business books. I like socializing, cooking and absolutely love shopping.

Natalie holds workshops on makeup application regularly. She can be contacted on: 36656912. Make sure to check her Instagram page @Natsemaan

Natalie’s makeup


Competition

The talented makeup artist Natalie Semaan will be doing a glamorous hair and makeup makeover for one lucky reader every month and a second winner will bag a basket of makeup goodies from leading makeup brand Inuovi. Winners will be featured in the next issue of the magazine.

Just answer the questions below and send in your entries to [email protected] before the 15th of April.

1. Where did makeup artist Natalie study?

2. What is Natalie’s motto?

(Hint: Answers can be found in this issue of Sabaya)

Winners will be picked at random and will be featured in upcoming issue. Makeover will include hair and makeup.

WIN A MAKEOVER AND A BASKET FULL

OF MAKEUP GOODIES!

Natalie Semaan

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Redbull

FOR THE THIRD CONSECUTIVE YEAR, RED BULL BC ONE

RETURNS TO BAHRAIN With 2014 in full swing, countries are ready for this year’s Red Bull BC One. Cypher season kicked off on February 28 in Cairo, Egypt. In cities around the world, B-Boys will go head to head in knockout battles to earn a spot at representing their country in one of six Finals, which will be held in the USA, Brazil, Algeria, Finland, Croatia and

Taiwan. The winners will go on to compete in Paris in November for the ultimate title: Red Bull BC One World Champion.

This is the second time since 2008 Paris hosts the iconic B-Boy battle. The city, home to one of the largest and most dynamic B-Boy scenes on the planet, is the perfect place to bring back the competition, now in

its eleventh year. It is also home to two past World Champions, Lilou (2005, Berlin; 2009, NYC) and Mounir (2012, Rio de Janeiro).

Returning to Bahrain for the third year in a row, the premier one-on one B-Boy battle in the world promises to push participants to their limit, in a scene where the level keeps growing year after year.

Egypt Kicks Off 2014 Cypher Season in anticipation of World Final in Paris, France

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Redbull

The top 16 local B-Boys will battle it out at the Alumni Club in Adliya on Friday 2nd May 2014. B-Boy Pelezinho (Brazil); B-Boy Wing (South Korea) and B-Boy Lil-G (Venezuela) are this year’s judges. Regarded among the top breakers in the world, they will assess the performances based on: technique, innovation and dance flow.

Participants will go on stage paired against one another, and each will have two chances to throw his signature moves. At the end of each round, judges will knock down one, until the last B-Boy remains standing and is crowned Red Bull BC One Bahrain Cypher winner. The local champion will represent the Kingdom in the Middle East and Africa Final, scheduled for the 27th September, 2014 in Algeria.

Last year, 18 year old B-Boy Huey won the cypher title and competed at the Middle East and Africa Final in Amman, Jordan.

2013 marked the biggest year yet for Red Bull BC One, with its eight past champions competing against eight new challengers. Millions tuned in from around the globe to watch the battle go down in South Korea, where Seoul’s own Hong 10 took home his second World Champion belt.

Red Bull BC One was founded in 2004 in Biel, Switzerland. Over the years, the championship has moved from Germany to Brazil, South Africa, France, the USA, Japan, Russia and South Korea. Today it remains a key event in Hip Hop culture, helping to push the art form forward while respecting the original format of one-on-one battles.

Redbullbcone.com represents the largest online network of B-Boys and fans; and the event is home to the biggest Facebook community in the scene, with more than 1.2 million fans. The Finals and World Final will be live-streamed at redbullbcone.com. Find the full Red Bull BC One Cypher schedule online.

Red Bull BC One 2014 CalendarCypher Season: February-AugustFinals Season:Red Bull BC One North America Final 2014 Las Vegas, USA Aug. 16Red Bull BC One Latin America Final 2014 Brazil Aug. 31Red Bull BC One Eastern Europe Final 2014 Croatia Sept. 13Red Bull BC One Middle East Africa Final 2014 Algeria Sept. 27Red Bull BC One Western Europe Final 2014 Finland Oct. 11Red Bull BC One Asia Pacific Final 2014 Taiwan Oct. 25World Final: Red Bull BC One World Final France 2014 France Nov. 29

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Jump Bahrain is an innovative concept of a kid’s gym started by Nofa Hamza in riyadat Mall, a’ali. thi s idea came up she struggled to find a proper workout routine for her then overweight son. Jump Bahrain specializes in gym equipment customized for kids, special routines such as Zumba and Insanity by dedicated trainers. nofa tells us more about the innovation behind the same.

How did you come up with the concept of Jump Bahrain?This idea came up after we have seen the necessity of such dedicated gym to fight the obesity in Bahrain that reaches 69% amongst our children in that age (5 to 15) also these children need to remove their focus from sitting behind the TV and video games and start to move their muscles and shape up.

How many kids do you have enrolled in the gym?We have almost 40 kids in the gym and around 30 more in the sessions, and the number is increasing monthly.

What is the main difference between the fitness equipment used for kids in your gym as compared to equipment for adults? Our machines are built with safety features, the sear with ergonomic back and sensors to ensure correct posture, adjustable seats to accommodate any build, adjustable foot-board to ensure correct posture, exercise counter display and interactive display allows the child to interact with the machine and correct the exercise if it is not performed properly.

What is the most challenging aspect when it comes to working with kids?Unlike the adults, kids need to understand first the importance of exercise, correct eating habits and maintain their health and that is

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what we try to teach them in the first place, but to drive their attention all of this teaching process should be done in the most easy fun way by our highly experienced trainers who introduce these information by playing games with them and make sure that they have fun.

What are the different fitness routines and activities offered by Jump Bahrain?Once we receive the child, we take his full body assessment by measuring their height, weight, body fat and then design their set of exercise accordingly. This assessment should be repeated every two weeks to monitor their progress. We also guide them to choose the sessions that are suitable for their needs.

How has the response been from parents of the kids?Both parents and their kids were happy with the results so far especially those who realize

the importance to be committed with the exercise timings and their eating habits at home. One of the kids whom I'm so proud of used to weigh 93kg and after two months of hard work and commitment, he now weighs 87kg and is motivated to get fitter. Also, one of the kids used to have weak arms muscles and could not hold the pen to write long assignments, so we focused on strengthening his arm muscles.

You mentioned something about starting a meal programme for kids, please tell me more about it.As I said earlier, we introduce the kids the correct eating habits that helps maintain their health also with the cooperation from eat-to-fit (a catering services that provides meals supervised by Dr. Fatima Al Haddad, our nutrition consultant), all together to help the kids reach the right weight and body shape not only for losing but also gaining weight in the right way.


Special Feature

Kempinski’s latest addition to their 5-star kitchen, Executive Sous Chef Chef Cyril Jeannot, possessed a flair for cooking ever since he can remember. Hailing from France, he learnt the majority of his skills from his mother.

“I wanted to be a cook since early childhood and I never doubted my capabilities. My family gave me a lot of positive motivation,” he said.

When asked about his favourite cuisine, he explained the every country has a specialty and he loves having authentic food in its true setting.

He believes in whipping up new delicacies by blending traditional victuals with a modern flavor, which can give birth to an exquisite culinary delight.

Having worked in Michelin star restaurants in The Atlantis in Dubai, France and the West Indies, he explains how stringent the standards are of those restaurants.

“You are under continuous scrutiny from the head chef and you are supposed to be filled in on the latest food trends in the market. Every little detail counts.”

His favourite food in Bahrain is Shawarma in the little restaurants that dot the lanes and streets of the Kingdom.

Chef Cyril shares with us a quick, scrumptious recipe for Cumin Pickle Pumpkin Elevation with Soft Goat Cheese, Herbal Salad and Grapefruit which can be made within 45 minutes.

Chef Cyril Jeannot, has worked in Michelin star hotels around the world. He tells us more about his experience and career journey in a candid chat with Sabaya.

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PicKle PumPKin 0.5 kg whole pumpkin 200 ml white vinegar 40 gr sugar 40 gr cumin Pinch salt 4 pcs grapefruit 100 ml olive oil 10 gr Sumac

goat cheese stuffing 0.5 kg soft goat cheese 80 gr chopped red onion or shallots 1 pc zest of grapefruit, finely grated 50 gr chopped marjoram or coriander10 gr mild or medium hot fresh chilli, chopped2 cm pc fresh ginger, finely grated1 tsp olive oil (garlic flavour if you have)100 ml cream (optional, depending upon softness of the cheese) 10 gr chopped cumin seeds

herbal salad 100 gr chives 50 gr Sumac 100 gr celery leaves 100 gr sprouts 100 gr cashew nuts, lightly chopped 100 gr flat leaf parsley 100 ml pickle jus from pumpkin cooking

cumin Pickle Pumpkin elevation with soft goat cheese, herbal salad and grapefruit

Method:PicKle PumPKinCut the pumpkin in a rectangular shape, approximately 10 x 7 cm and ½ cm thickness. On the rectangular cut a square approximately 5 x 5 cm and set aside. Peel the grapefruit making sure you remove the white pith and fillet with a sharp knife.Lightly fry the cumin, add the vinegar and sugar together, bring the mixture to a boiling point and add the pumpkin slices in it.Boil for 20 seconds, remove from stove and let the pumpkin and vinegar mixture cool in the pan.Once the pumpkin is cold, remove the pumpkin slices carefully in order not to break them. Add the sumac and olive oil to the vinegar mixture.Continue boiling the vinegar to reduce it to a dressing texture. Once reduced, remove from the stove and add the peeled grapefruit slices in the dressing and let them marinate.

Method:goat cheese stuffingMix all the stuffing ingredients together. Add some cream to get a smooth texture. Taste and add salt if necessary as the goat cheese is already salty. Put the mixture in a piping bag and keep it in the fridge.

Method:goat cheese stuffingCut all the herbs with scissors on top of a mixing bowl. Add the vinegar dressing left from the pickle pumpkin cooking.Add fried cashew nuts. Mix to season the salad.

Final presentationPlace the rectangular pumpkin slices on a plate. Pipe the goat cheese mixture on the empty square, approximately 2-3 cm thick. (You may use a square cookie mold to help you keep it tidy.) Put the square pumpkin slice on top of the cheese and add a marinated grapefruit slice on top. Arrange the salad around the pumpkin piles. You may sprinkle some cumin seeds and sumac to decorate. Serve immediately. Bon appetite!

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Marchesa Luisa Casati, the Italian aristocrat and one of the most legendary and artistically represented women in history, inspired the new CH Carolina Herrera handbag Collection.

An icon and constant source of inspiration during the first few decades of the 20th century, Casati’s extravagant lifestyle, bold fashion statements, and eccentric personality captivated some of the most influential artists and designers of the era including Léon Beask, Paul Poiret, Erté and Giovanni Boldini. Considered to be the world’s first female dandy among the European high society, Luisa Casati was the muse for both renowned portraits and innovative collections, satisfying her desire for immortalization. Casati was quoted stating “I want to be a living work of art.” In the same vein, Carolina Herrera takes inspiration from Marchesa with the new accessory collection.

The genuine Denver leather exterior characterized by its soft texture and flawless appearance is contrasted by the structured, linen-lined interior which contributes to the modern, clean aesthetic of the Casati collection. The bags are marked by the names Marchesa, Luisa and Stampa hidden on the backside of each style making them each unique in design.

Each feature a golden rectangular closure providing a common visual thread for the three different sizes, and gives a nod to Marchesa and her love for extravagant, suggestive jewelry.

The colour tones inspired by the modernist movement are masterfully combined in this collection which, like this particular character, is destined to be an inimitable, one-of-a-kind legend.

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Presents ‘lived-in’ spring campaign featuring emerging artists GAP

‘Lived-In,’ Gap’s global marketing campaign celebrates an authentic attitude, also captured in the brand’s spring product collection featuring a modern and youthful interpretation of classic, casual styles.

The spring collection, the first line developed by Creative Director Rebekka Bay, continues Gap’s expression of American optimism and casual style that feels as authentic as the talents of the artist wearing them in the campaign.

Standout styles in the women’s collection include the Broken-In Straight and Boyfriend Roll Up Short bottoms, which pair with the Sunwashed Fleece and Washed Boyfriend Shirt.

For men, highlights include the popular Lived-In Khaki and Lived-In Cargo Short, topped with the Lived-In Shirt, which is available in both solids and patterns.

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Unveiled worldwide, the campaign includes Trinidadian-born American recording artist Theophilus London; English singer-songwriters Birdy and Anna Calvi; American actors RJ Mitte and Julia Garner; Swedish photographer Lina Scheynius; and American singer-songwriter and record producer Ernest Green (performing under the stage name Washed Out). Each artist was photographed by David Sims, who is known for his ability to capture his subject’s own easy style – a confidence and comfort that can only be expressed in clothes that you can truly live in.

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Closing New York Fashion Week, Marc Jacobs gave a thoughtfully minimal outing for his fall-winter 2014 collection which marked his first season since his Louis Vuitton departure. While last season showcased dark colours for

spring, fall was all about dreamy shades of cream, tan, light blue and lilac sometimes with colour blocking

or gradient patterns. Models walked the runway in matching short bobs with headbands covering the blunt hairstyle. The Marc Jacobs woman embraced an almost minimal aesthetic for the season sporting long tunics (short and long-sleeved), chiffon ruffle-adorned gowns and bomber jackets to finish the look. Sequin-adorned dresses topped over cropped trousers exude a 1960s vibe as did much of the collection.

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Fragrances & more...

Passionate. Spontaneous. Ready to take in life to the fullest. adidas’ new limited edition duo fragrance and body care line is inspired by Brazilian colourful way of life. Brazil is far more than a place – it’s a feeling. A unique blend of happiness, dance and freedom.

A nation that thrills to every inspired competition and sport.

Just as the athletes prepare themselves physically and mentally for competition, everyone has their own unique rituals too. Even the choice of body care can be a meaningful part of the preparation. The new Get Ready duo and body care line celebrates the unique way Brazilians have of getting ready to celebrate their excitement and love of sports.

Anti Pesrpirant GetReady 150 ml FemaleRVB

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Bright and jazzy, the colours are typical reminiscent of spring and can brighten any atmosphere.

The playful, internationally renowned queen of pop, Katy Perry, has recently released Killer Queen Oh So Sheer, a sophisticated, fruity fragrance that perfectly captures the essence of Springtime.

A limited edition perfume and her fourth fragrance to date, Oh So Sheer presents a light, translucent scent that celebrates the fresh, optimistic nature of the season. It is the ideal perfume for Katy Perry fanatics looking for a lighter fragrance as they step into Spring. The stylish fragrance also reflects the American recording artist’s spontaneous, chic personality.

Master perfumer, Laurent Le Guernec at IFF, composed the feminine scent, having created Katy’s original Killer Queen fragrance. Effervescent purple plum, mulberry, blackberry and elderberries combine in the mouthwatering, fruity top notes. Meanwhile, Purple Freesia, Rainbow Plumeria, Red Velvet Flower and Purple Lilac impart the floral middle notes. Clean and natural patchouli, sweet liquid praline and powdery cashmeran musk ensure that the wearer is enveloped in a sumptuous, lingering warmth. Oh So Sheer makes an optimistic statement that is fit for royalty.

The majestic, purple Killer Queen Oh So Sheer packaging is enhanced with gold embellishments. Reminiscent of an exquisitely-cut precious stone, the light purple bottle is crowned by Katy Perry’s signature gold crest. The fragrance is available in 100 and 300ml bottles.

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Luxora living, breathing museum city

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Luxor, eminently known as El-Aksur, was given its name from the southern half of the ruins of the ancient Egyptian city of Thebes.

Luxor has often been called the world’s greatest open air museum, and indeed it is that and much more. There are countless preserved monuments in this city, more than anywhere else in the world. Luxor is divided into three different areas, consisting of the city of Luxor on the east side of the Nile, the town of Karnak just north of Luxor, and Thebes, termed as Waset by the Egyptians, which is on the west side of the Nile across from Luxor.

To say that the Luxor area is a major attraction for tourists in Egypt would be an understatement. It has been a tourist destination since the beginning of tourism. Even in ancient times, during the late dynasties of the Greek and Roman periods, the area drew tourists, and has been doing so ever since. Today, Luxor is well equipped to accommodate tourists with many hotels and, in general, a tourist industry ready and willing to serve the people from across the globe that descend on this area of the Nile Valley every year.

Within Luxor, there are only three main streets consisting of Sharia al-Mahatta, Sharia al-Karnak and the Corniche, situated beside the Nile. The street in front of the train station is Sharia al-Mahatta and runs away from the Nile where it meets the gardens of Luxor Temple. Sharia al-Karnak, which translates to Karnak Temple Street, runs along the Nile from Luxor Temple to Karnak Temple. However, Sharia al-Karnak is known as Sharia al-Markaz where it meets Sharia al-Mahatta, and to the south around the temple it is known as Sharia al-Lokanda. Along this street one will find the colourful signs of restaurants and cafes, as well as bazaars where a variety of Egyptian souvenirs can be found. Of interest is the alabaster, which is plentiful along the West Bank and milled not far from here. Be on the lookout for unique, unusual clay pots that are used by the locals for cooking.

Luxor today is a city of some 150,000 people and is governed by special statutes that allow it more autonomy than other political areas of Egypt. One thing you might notice is that various government and other buildings conform to an ‘ancient’ building code. Particularly, the National Bank of Egypt (located near the Winter Palace Hotel), the spa south of the police station, and the railway station are all designed in a


Pharaoic construct. All of this occurred after the Egyptianization of the modern town resulting mostly from the mania that resulted from Howard Carter’s discovery of the Tomb of Tutankhamun. As one might think, the city has all the amenities tourists can avail, including a variety of hotels, bars, nightclubs and restaurants

In Luxor proper on the East Bank, one of the first stops should be the Temple of Luxor built by Amenophis III. Head south on Sharia al-Karnak to reach the temple, which was connected to the Karnak Temple via a long stone processional street called a dromos. The dromos was built by Nectanebo I, and originally was decorated with sphinxes on either side. In front of the LuxorT emple, the dromos is well preserved, and on the way to the entrance one passes by a Roman chapel of burnt brick dedicated to the god Serapis, which was built during the rule of Hadrian. There is a path that leads to the Nile side of the temple where one enters the complex.

After leaving Luxor Temple, head back to Sharia al-Karnak and go north towards Karnak. Down the road, near the police station, is the oldest mosque in Luxor, the El-Mekashkesh Mosque. It contains the remains of a 10th century Islamic saint who, rumour has it, was a monk prior to converting to Islam. The mosque is a popular pilgrimage destination. Here also is the Franciscan Church and its schools, one for boys and the other girls. Beyond this lies a great Coptic basilica.

At the police station, head towards the Nile Corniche. Here, opposite the Mena Palace Hotel you will find the Mummification Museum, which has almost anything you would ever want to know

about mummification. After this, head north towards Karnak.

About halfway to Karnak, you will discover the Luxor Museum. It should certainly be visited if you fancy a well-rounded and educational experience. While this is a small museum, most of the relics are from the surrounding area and provide considerable insight to the monuments you will visit.

From the Museum, head back to Sharia al-Karnak and continue north towards Karnak. After crossing a small bridge one will begin to see the excavated dromos off the road and running through a small village. A little further on you will pass the ruins of the Temple of Mut where another dromos leads to the gateway of the tenth pylon. The road finally arrives at the domed tombs of two saints, Sidi Ahmed and Sidi

Ali, where a road leads past the Department of Antiquities to the main Temple of Karnak entrance. This road is built along a canal that once connected the Nile to the Temple. There was a dock in ancient times, but now all that is left is the quay and the raised dais. Just past that is a red brick Roman dock and past that two paved ramps led to the river bank. They are bordered by stone parapets, and were built during the rule of Taharqa. Past these is the Chapel of Achoris, which received the sacred boat of Amun when it was used in ceremonies.

To arrive at the entrance one follows the dromos with its crio-sphinxes. They have the head of a Ram and the body of a lion and are symbolic of the God Amun. Arriving at the temple, there is a statue of Ramesses II with his son between his feet

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steps, a red front colonnade and red brick walls. Inside there are pedestals. Inscribed with the names of Roman emperors, that once held their statues. This was a Roman chapel dedicated to imperial worship. After leaving the Temple complex on the left is the Franco-Egyptian Center which has managed the temple complex since 1967. Down on the shore of the Nile is the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifque, or CNRS, which houses the French and the Chicago House, a project of the University of Chicago is near by.

After this, head to the West Bank for a boat trip. This trip had a special meaning to the Egyptians, for it is a journey heading to a necropolis. The Valley of the Kings is as good as any to try first, with tombs from the 18th and 19th dynasties. Outside the Valley of the Kings, the road leads past Antef, named for the 11th Dynasty princes who were buried here. Some tombs can still be seen as one heads towards the Temple of Seti I. Most of what is left of Seti’s Temple is the view. The court is entered by the ruined gate of a pylon and has what is left of a palace on the south side. The road continues south passing Dra-Abu el-Naga necropolis.

The road eventually winds itself westward until reaching the Valley of Asasif. These are 25th and 26th Dynasty tombs. At the end of the Valley of Asasif at the foot of a cliff named Deir el-Bahri is a spectacular complex of temples. The Temple of Mentuhetep I, Hatshepsut and Thotmose II here are a must-see. Much of the architecture here seems so very powerful against the towering cliffs in the background. From here, the road continues past the remains of the Temples of Ramesses IV and Thutmose III, eventually reaching the Necropolis of Sheikh Abd el-Qurna. This 18th Dynasty necropolis sits amidst houses where there are hundreds of holes. And below here, one comes to the famous Ramesseum, built by Ramesses II, a huge complex that took twenty years to complete.

As the road runs along past the remains of Thutmose IV, Merneptah, Ay and Horemheb’s Temples, it finally comes to the huge complex known as Medinet Habu, which is one of Thebes’s major attractions and a must see sight. The gate has square towers and appears almost oriental. Behind the complex is the workmen’s village called Deir el-Medina. Out in the fields near here is the Colossi of Memnon, one of the major tourist attractions throughout time. Southwest of Deir el-Medina is the Valley of the Queens, where queens of the 18th and 19th dynasties were buried.

From here, the road continues past the mud brick to the remains of Amenhotep III’s palace called Malkatta. There is a lake to the east and at the other end of that, a small Roman temple called Deir Shelwit built at the end of the 1st century.

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Hotel recommendation :1. Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa2. SofitelWinterPalaceLuxor3. Sonesta St. George Hotel Luxor4. Amon Hotel5. SteigenbergerNilePalaceLuxorHotel6. Movenpickhotelluxor


Techno TALK

nokia X

nikon coolpix S2800

Microsoft tries to own all the Google juice

An affordable compact camera with plenty of creative shooting options

The Nokia X is the Finnish brand’s big effort to make greater waves into the low, low end of the smartphone market – and it’s enlisted the help of Android to make that happen.

The Nokia X is a phone that comes with a fairly decent spec list for a phone that’s coming in at $120– we’re talking a dual-core 1GHz processor from Qualcomm, 512MB of RAM, a 4-inch WVGA screen and a 1500mAh battery. The live tiles idea is really cool – it’s essentially just a clever way of doing Android widgets, but while other launchers can make things look too complex, Nokia is doing things its own way and making it all seem a lot cooler.

VerdicTThe Nokia X is a hard phone to work out – on the one hand, it’s a super cheap handset and as such has the budget specs you’d expect.

Available in purple, pink, red, silver and black, the Nikon Coolpix S2800 is a compact camera with a decent set of specs. With its 20 million pixel sensor, 5x optical zoom lens (26-130mm equivalent) and 12 creative filters, it’s a budget compact camera, but still offers a number of ways to transform your photos.

Auto shooting modes are the main focus of the Coolpix S2800, with three of the five available shooting options - Scene Auto Selector, Smart Portrait and Auto Mode - being auto modes. The other two modes, Scene Selector (where you pick the scene mode yourself) and Creative Filter give users a little more control over their photos, but not a lot.

There are very few manual options for the user to adjust - exposure compensation, sensitivity, white balance and autofocus modes (single, tracking and so on) are the only exceptions, and the majority of those are only available when using Auto mode.

VerdicTOffering value for money and decent build quality, the Coolpix S2800 is a great camera for those looking for their first compact camera,but it is unlikely to appeal to people who like to have a bit more control over their photos. This camera is frustratingly simple if you have any prior knowledge of photography, but would be great for

someone who is just starting to get to grips with the terminology while still knowing they can get great shots if they don’t feel like experimenting.

If you’re looking for a camera with a longer zoom lens, the Canon IXUS 155 is arguably a better option, as it has 10x optical zoom.

Amateurs and new photographers will love the S2800 - with its creative filters and lack of complicated settings, it’s likely to appeal to people who are looking for something simple and fun to use.

On the other, it seems to be not much better than the Lumia 520, which is a Windows Phone handset and supposed to sit above it in the product line – on current prices, it’s also cheaper.

There are some worries here even for the developing nations: that 4GB of storage could get eaten up quickly, and while Nokia is touting the

ability to add third party apps through other stores, new phones can live and die by app availability and that could kill the Nokia Android project.

The Nokia X is constructed well enough, has a interesting new UI and is breaking new ground – but as a new phone, it seems a bit expensive for what’s on offer.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4

The Tab Pro 8.4 is one of Samsung’s finest tablets.A charitable sort might call Samsung’s approach to tablets comprehensive, but it could just as easily be described as scattershot. The past few years have seen the launch of 7-inch, 8-inch, 10-inch, and now 12-inch devices aimed at a full range of budgets.

This focus on quantity has arguably come at the expense of quality for Samsung, with no single outstanding tablet coming from the world’s largest consumer tech company.

The company’s new Pro range shows signs of the company re-applying its considerable resources to produce something a little more special.

While the Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 is expensive and a little creaky, it’s an undeniably powerful piece of kit with a much improved custom UI.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 takes many of the stylistic cues and components from that super-sized powerhouse and packages it in a decidedly more compact and versatile shell. The result is one of Samsung’s best tablets to date.

VerdicTThe Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 won’t be the one grabbing the headlines in the new Tab Pro range, I suspect, but it’s arguably the best of the lot.

Condensed down to this size, the WQXGA display renders everything in super-sharp detail, while the creakiness of the larger tablets is all but gone with the 8.4’s compact shell.

This may well be the best compact tablet Samsung has ever made, but at a price that exceeds the peerless iPad mini 2, that’s not quite enough to rule the roost.

Jawbone Mini Jambox

Jawbone shrinks its Jambox down for the truly mobileIn many ways, Jawbone had a big part to play in the current proliferation of portable Bluetooth speakers. Its original Jambox - and the subsequent Big Jambox - were some of the most popular Bluetooth peripherals of the past few years, combining iconic style with impressive sound in a portable package.

The Mini Jambox brings Jawbone’s approach for striking design to a truly pocket-sized package. While the Bose SoundLink Mini speaker brings superb audio quality to a small speaker design, the Mini Jambox is positively diminutive, at just over 15cm long, 2.4cm wide and just under 6cm high.

Like its larger brethren, the Mini Jambox is cast from a single piece of anodized aluminum, and available in a selection of nine different bright, vibrant colors, with five different patterns drilled into the grill across the front of the speaker.

VerdicTIt’s not the cheapest portable Bluetooth speaker on the market, but it’s not ridiculously overpriced either. The combination of iconic design, solid audio quality and compact size make the Mini Jambox a solid choice for a portable speaker.

Alcosense digital Breathalyser Lite

An affordable and reusable tool for testing your blood-alcohol levelsDrinking and driving is increasingly socially unacceptable, but up to a point it remains legal. And that’s where the Alcosense Digital Breathalyser Litecomes in.

It’s a pocket sized device that analyses your breath for alcohol levels, just like a police breathalyser. Exactly what the purpose of this device is and how it should be used is actually quite contentious.

But in simple terms it gives you a reading that relates to the metrics used in the UK to police driving when intoxicated with alcohol. You can then, in theory, judge whether you are legal to drive. What the device doesn’t do is tell you whether you are safe to drive or will continue to be so. More on that in a moment.

VerdicTOverall, there are two conundrums facing the Alcosense Digital Breathalyser Lite. Firstly, is it accurate?

On that subject we can’t be sure thanks to the disappointing lack of co-operation from Avon and Somerset Constabulary. That said, we’ve seen enough to think the device works well and would function in its intended role.

In other words, we think the Alcosense Digital Breathalyser Lite will indeed give you

a good guide as to whether you are risking driving over the allowed limit.

You’re then left with the very real prospect of still being over the limit the morning after. Inevitably, the government warnings relating to this risk tend to express the worst case scenario regards the likelihood of this happening. But it remains a very real problem and the very problem for which Alcosense chiefly promotes this device.

Whatever, having this gadget on hand will certainly give you a quick sense check the morning after should you be in any doubt. Even if it’s not as accurate as the maker claims, we’re confident it’s good enough to tell you if you are over the limit.

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AUTO REVIEW

Drop dead gorgeous cat that bellows with a lions roar

Jaguar F TypeIt was the car we’d been waiting far too long for, the spiritual successor to the fabled E-Type. It wowed me: the luxurious style, sports car performance and exhaust note were enough to take my breath away. The first Jaguar sports car since 1974, the F-Type is part of the new vision brought forth under Tata ownership. It employs out an all-aluminum structure with 141 pressings that are riveted and bonded using the latest in aircraft-spec techniques. Get deeper into the gas pedal and the rush of acceleration is accompanied by a glorious exhaust note that rivals anything from Italy.

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1. ExteriorsThere is not a single bad angle on this car and Jaguar has done a terrific job with the details. A relatively tall front end, large grille opening flanked by air intake scoops, and upswept headlamps underlined with LEDs give the nose of the F-Type a sharp, aggressive look. The shape grows sleeker along its shoulder line and along the decklid, where one can find the thinnest baguette-shaped LED taillamps. On the doors, there are no handles to mar the F-Type’s flow; instead they pop out of the doors at an angle with a push of the key fob (or a finger). An integrated and active rear decklid spoiler lifts at 60 mph or above and provides 265 pounds of downforce over the rear wheels. The F-Type convertible is capped by a canvas roof that can be operated at speeds up to 30 miles per hour deploying in just 12 seconds.

2. InteriorsBeautifully stitched leather melds cleanly with robust-feeling plastic and metal trim and the controls all seem meaty and durable in hand. Central air vents that rise from the dash and an Ignis orange start button and shift paddles further increase the cool factor. I’m pleased Jaguar chose to go with analog gauges as it’s simply a classier, more mature appearance. The F-Type is a smallish roadster with a miniscule seven cubic-foot trunk. The sport seats are set deep in the Jaguar’s belly to help lower the center of gravity of the car. Due to this seating position and a high beltline, sightlines are pretty bad and items like the blind spot monitors need to be relied on a bit more than usual.

3. Performance5.0-liter supercharged V8 cranks out an impressive 495 hp and 460 lb-ft of torque. Its 0-60mph time is estimated to be a quick 4.2 seconds. The V8S at full power produces smiles not just from the brisk acceleration but from the sound of the big engine as it roars

up the gears and crackles back and booms as if two adversaries are engaged in a cannon battle deep within the muffler. it is one of the most impressive factory exhaust systems I have ever heard, and I never grew weary of its snarl. The stiff chassis and suspension tuning earn the real praise. This car is surprisingly balanced at the limit, especially considering how big the engine is.

4. Ride and handlingIn Drive mode, small throttle inputs produce quite a sedate and relaxed ride. At Dynamic Driving Mode, the throttle and shift points were remapped, suspension stiffened and at a certain point, opened the exhaust baffles that really got this party started. The F-Type gets traditional springs, dampers, smarter electronic differential and torque vectoring which grabs a brake momentarily to keep the F-Type on the right line through corners. The resulting stability and confidence it inspires is impressive. The ZF-sourced eight-speed ‘QuickShift’ automatic gearbox can feel a little lazy in its standard setting, but it sharpens up well in Sport mode, and is hard to fault in manual mode, where it gives you full control.

5. SafetyThe F-Type’s aluminum chassis is build to be rigid, it hosts a full compliment of airbags,

and its sheer agility makes it responsive in an emergency maneuver. Safety technology includes Front and Rear parking sensors, blind-spot monitor, a rear cross-traffic warning system, adaptive headlights, automatic high beams, automatic speed limiter, and the usual traction and stability control, anti-lock brakes, brake assist, rollover protection bars as well as cornering brake control.

6. EquipmentFeatures include 20-inch alloy wheels, automatic bi-xenon headlights, headlight washers, rain-sensing wipers and folding mirrors. Also standard are full power accessories, cruise control, automatic climate control, active exhaust control, keyless ignition/entry, color-configurable ambient lighting leather and suede upholstery, 12-way power-adjustable seats, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a power tilt-and-telescoping steering column, Bluetooth, an 8-inch touch-screen display, a navigation system, and a premium 14-speaker Meridian audio system, auxiliary audio jack and iPod integration.

VerdictBeauty is more than skin deep, but when a car looks as good as this, we should take a few minutes to consider its fine form. It’s also like a British muscle car that goes fast in a straight line but with a added value of competent cornering and brakes. Stomp on the throttle and it’ll light ‘em up real good, as they say in Coventry. Wind your way through twisty roads and it’ll hold on splendidly, with minimal body roll. This convertible is a thrilling blend of style, performance and luxury, and no matter what your priorities are, you’re sure to lust after it.

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Authentic Italian delights from the experts Medzo

Serving contemporary and authentic Italian favourites, Medzo is a gem of an eatery located in the Intercontinental Regency Hotel.

The interiors are sleek and chic, entailing metallic geometrically patterned walls paired with bold rotund lights hanging from

the ceiling. An open kitchen lets you witness your

culinary delights coming to life. The seating is well suited for corporate

or intimate gatherings, and the atmosphere exudes an imperial aura.

Our culinary fiesta began with an introduction from Chef Adrian, who suggested

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just an appetizer and main course.For appetizers, we were served with

Insalata di rucola which is comprised of rocket leaves with parmesan shavings. The peppery flavor of the rocket leaves was complimented by the rich parmesan.

The next appetizer was Caprese salad, which contains yellow tomatoes and fresh buffalo mozzarella cheese, with a drizzle of olive oil and some basil leaves. Chef Adrian explained a very interesting fact about the tomatoes - they were homegrown and ripened to a multitude of colours such as purple, orange and yellow!

The appetizers whet our appetite for the main course and I couldn’t wait to get a taste of what else the chef had in store for us.

The first thing that you immediately associate Italian food with is pasta and pizza, which was the next course of our meal.

We started with a Ravioli ricotta e spinaci

which is homemade ravioli filled with ricotta cheese and

spinach sprinkled with light basil and pine nuts pesto, a bowl of scrumptious mixed seafood risotto and Tagliatelle pasta with tomato sauce and meat balls.

The waiter returned with another two platefuls

of Penne carbonara and Gnocchi. The penne pasta had pancetta, onions and creamy

egg scrambled sauce and the gnocchi was a heady, rather chewy blend of potato with tomato sauce and mozzarella gratin. All the victuals were praise worthy, with each flavour standing out yet blending together gracefully.

For a second dish, we were served with delectable thinly sliced chicken scaloppine breast with white wine sauce, rosemary and black olives.

For a second dish, we were served with delectable thinly sliced chicken scaloppine breast with white wine sauce, rosemary and black olives. The next on the menu was pizza Margherita, topped with mozzarella, tomatoes and fresh basil leaves. Aunthentic to the last slice!

For desert we were served with a divine Crème Brûlée and Panna Cota, an Italian dessert made by simmering together cream, milk and sugar, with a hint of lemon and served with fresh berries. Perfect ending to a lovely meal.

Medzo serves the best of the boot of Italy on a plate! A definite must-visit for those who cherish authenticity and flavour.


Hotel Review

JEWEL OF THE SULTANATEAl BUStAN PAlACe, RitZ-CARltoN Hotel

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Set on a stunning stretch of coastline against a dramatic mountain backdrop of rugged mountains, Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel lies solitary amid an emerald green oasis with 200 acres of lush beachfront landscaping. It is an oasis situated in the midst of the business and commercial districts, and just minutes from must-see attractions, unique shopping and exquisite dining. Originally built to host the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit in 1985, the resort is located approximately 45 minutes from Muscat International Airport.

Noted architecturally for its 38-meter high domed atrium lobby, Al Bustan Palace undergone a multi-million dollar refurbishment in 2008 to both the interior and exterior that only enhances its well-earned reputation as the ‘jewel of the Sultanate.’ Home to visiting


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heads of state and members of royalty, the hotel showcases new furnishings that artistically fuse elements from both local traditions and art deco influences, blending the richness of Arabian culture, art and history. Intricate handcrafted wall coverings and original carvings bring an essential sense of place to the 28-year resort. Featuring the longest private beach in the Sultanate, the resort boasts a string of recreational opportunities for business and leisure travelers. Amenities include a 50-meter, temperature-controlled infinity pool; four lagoon pools; a children’s pool; four tennis courts; a jogging trail; and a variety of water sports including sailing, windsurfing, kayaking and snorkeling.

In addition to the 250 spacious rooms and suites, including eight presidential suites, guests are ensured a memorable stay with deluxe accommodations, all of

which feature their own private balcony - the hotel offers meeting and banquet facilities for up to 1000 guests, 200 acres of landscaped gardens and the longest beach in the country. With more than 4,088 square meters/44,000 square feet of function space, including 16 meeting rooms and a video conference facility, the resort is an ideal locale for grand affairs as well as intimate gatherings. From the largest ballroom in Oman to a unique 840-squaremeter/9,042-square-foot auditorium to stunning gardens for outside events, the meeting space offers unrivaled ambiance, unsurpassed attention to detail and renowned Ritz-Carlton service. A creative culinary team, Technology Butler, and dedicated Conference Concierge are on hand to facilitate a seamless meeting.

With its mesmerizing seaside locale, the resort is a casually elegant retreat with unlimited opportunities for relaxation and rejuvenation. The soothing, ever-present rhythm of the sea inspires renewal in this serene setting, which offers a state-of-the-art gym with sauna and steam rooms; wellness rooms and gazebos featuring indoor and outdoor massages.

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facilities include five swimming pools, a well-appointed spa, a water sports centre, and a Tennis Village with four floodlit courts.

Guests are treated to the finest culinary cuisine at the resort. Al Khiran Terrace is an all-day, indoor/outdoor dining restaurant overlooking the sea of Oman. Nestled right by the water’s edge, the indoor/outdoor Beach Pavilion is serves the freshest fish and seafood, while China Mood features authentic Chinese cuisine in a sophisticated, yet comfortable, setting. Guests can also relax with a cocktail Al Marjan or a uniquely flavored tea with a modern twist at The Atrium Tea Lounge.

Al Alam Palace, the Sultan’s Palace in old Muscat bordered by the Al Jalali and Al Mirani fortress and displaying the unique ancient architecture of the Sultanate, built in the 16th century to protect the Omanis from invaders.

exPloRiNg omANl Souk (market), essential for exploring the essence of Muscat and experiencing the energy of the typical Omani day-to-day lifel Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, showcasing traditional Arab architecture and insights on the Arab culture, with a library of more than 20,000 information sourcesl The commercial business district, including the Chamber of Commerce and all major local and international banksl Bait Al Zubair Museum, from which visitors can have a glimpse of traditional Omani crafts and learn about the Sultanate’s rich culturel Go back to the glorious past of Oman by visiting Nizwa Fort, Bahla Fort, Rustaq Fort, Nakhal Fort, Hazam Castle, Gibreen Castle w here they date back before Islam Eral Bait Al Muzna, a historical landmark, mirroring the beauty and culture of Oman with a contemporary art approach designed to inspire Oman’s artists as well as its peoplel Royal Opera House Muscat, located in Shat ti Al-Qurm district, is the leading arts and culture organization in the Sultanate and reflects contemporary Omani architecture


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Fashion Arabia Makes Dazzling Island Debut

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Elegance, art, beauty and sheer creativity were embodied in all its magnificence at the first ‘Fashion Arabia’ which was held in February 2014.

The glamorous event was attended by over 300 people including the crème de la crème of Bahrain’s growing fashion industry. The event was also attended by the Fashion Arabia ambassadors, which included models and TV presenters from the region and was held at the scenic Al Areen Palace and Spa.

The event was organized by co-founders of Fashion Arabia, Suha Bokhammas and Mohammed Ahmed. Fashion Arabia has been previously held in Rome and Milan and made its debut in the Middle East with Thursday’s event.

Fashion Arabia featured the work of prominent designers from Bahrain and across the region and covered a variety of outfits including formal attire, breath- taking wedding dresses and unique abayas among others. Models strutted across the runway flaunting the creative outfits some of which featured unique combinations of colours and designs. Some of the runway fashion which was featured are Fiore by Omaima, Nouveau by Nada Al Dossary, Saja by Saja Al Yousef and Jupon by Badreya Al Alawi.

The event also featured an exhibition which featured high end products by fashion, accessory and handbag designers.

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Bahrain Traveller’s Guide launch at Best Western OliveA Traveller’s Guide To Bahrain was launched at the Best Western Olive Hotel in the presence of the members of the media and invited guests. It was hosted by Mindstrom Media.

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BizLadies Networking event at Unisono OfficeUnisono played host to over 40 members of business networking group Bizladies. The lively and interactive session was titled ‘Creating Marketing Mojo’ and aimed to give female business executives and entrepreneurs an inside track on how global brands succeed through strategic marketing and communication.

Amy Morgan, Director of Strategy and founder of internationally awarded agency Unisono, trained the Biz Ladies audience on how they too can create and apply strategic marketing ‘know-how’ to enhance their own business success.

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Bollywood Brunch at Spices, Crowne PlazaA Bollywood-style brunch was held at Spices located in Crowne Plaza last month. Visitors enjoyed delectable Indian food along with a great atmosphere.

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Brazillian Carnival Brunch at Block 338, AdliyaA colourful Brazilian carnaval party was held at Block 338 in Adliya last month. Visitors came in jazzy costumes and enjoyed learning some authentic samba and Brazilian capoeira moves along with great food.

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Brother product launch at Gulf HotelAlmoayyed Commercial Services (ACS) launched a new range of Brother printing and scanning solutions in Bahrain at the Gulf Hotel. It was attended by invited guests, top executives and members of the media.

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Maki exhibition at national museumAn exhibition showcasing Japanese centuries-old Makie was held at the Bahrain National Museum. The Ministry of Culture held it in collaboration with the Japanese Embassy in Manama and the Nomura Bahrain-Japan Friendship Fund.

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English Access Microscholarship Programme at Bahrain Science CentreThirty-two young Bahraini students graduated from the English Access Microscholarship Program in a ceremony at the Science Center in Isa Town. U.S. Ambassador to Bahrain Thomas Krajeski honored the students who successfully completed a two-year program of rigorous study in English and American culture. Sponsored by the U.S. Embassy in Bahrain, the Access program provides scholarships to disadvantaged youth to help them become better citizens and fulfill their aspirations for higher education and better jobs. Since its inception in 2004, the program has trained over 1,000 Bahraini youth.

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Lagoon Weekend Auto Market Cars, Motor Bikes, Mopeds, Scooters, Jet Ski’s, Golf Karts from more than 26 exhibitors participated in the Lagoon Weekend Auto Market - WAM event last month.

Best Deals on Wheels, was the slogan of the event, promising visitors very exclusive deals and exhibitors a platform to enhance brand awareness and sales.

Sponsored by Bahrain Credit and Arabia Motors Magazine, organized by 9 Dots media and events, the WAM was a great success and delivered what it promised to its exhibitors and visitors.

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Country Club Holi Celebration at Adhari park

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Dog Walk event at Amwaj Marina

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Family Day at Harley Davidson Showroom

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Holi Celebration at Lost Paradise of Dilmun

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Third Edition of Alwan 338 Public Art Festival at Block 338

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11th Middle East Geoscience Conference & exhibition Dinner at Elements Pool & Lounge at the Intercontinental Regency Hotel

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Comfy Slippers & a Cup Of Tea book launch at the Domain Bahrain

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Net Ball Championship dinner at Elite Seef Residence

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The Bahrain Yacht Club announces Spring Regatta

Kempinski Staff Clean Al Malkiya Beach

The Bahrain Yacht Club has announced the dates for its most highly anticipated sailing event of the year, the Spring Regatta. The Regatta, which promises to unite members of the sailing community as well as the boating and water sports enthusiasts from all around the island will be held on Friday the 25th and Saturday the 26th of April.

The regatta will be an open day at the club and non-members are welcome to join in the fun. A wide variety of fun family activities will be running throughout the day, in addition to a delicious beach barbeque as well as live music.The regatta promises to be a fun day out for all the family and the live action out on the water will be fed back to the shore.

The races taking place over the course of the 2-day regatta are as follows:• MultihullFleet(Hobies)• DinghyFleet• KeelboatFleet–FastFleet• KeelboatFleet–Slowfleet• Youthfleet–Under18’s

For more information regarding the regatta, or for information on how to register for the races, please contact us on+973 1770067.

Kempinski Grand & Ixir Hotel Bahrain City Centre’s staff gathered at Al Malkiya Beach in the Northern Municipality to clean the community beach. Around 50 Kempinski staff members from all departments of the hotel, including management, participated in the activity. Glorious sunshine and cool breeze accompanied the staff as they donned special gloves, rakes and spades given by the Northern Municipality to facilitate the cleaning. Dozens of large rubbish bags were filled with debris found on the beach. Plastic bags, bottles, bottle caps, cans and can lids, and drift wood were carefully collected by the staff and taken away by a truck arranged by the municipality. Beach cleaning is one of many Corporate Social Responsibility activities that Kempinski has undertaken.

The InterContinental Regency Hotel organized a visit to the Muharraq Social Welfare Center, to spend time with the elderly residents of the centre, on the occasion of Bahrain Family Day, which falls on the 21st of March every year and Mother’s Day, which is celebrated on the same day in Bahrain.

On this occasion, General Manager of InterContinental Regency Bahrain Mr.

Michael Koth, said, “We are very pleased that InterContinental Regency Bahrain staff members have undertaken this socially and culturally positive initiative to visit the Muharraq Social Welfare Center on the occasion of Bahrain Family Day and Mother’s Day. All of us have a responsibility towards the older generation; they need to be recognized and respected for their age, their experience

and past contributions.”The Hotel’s staff

brought a smile to the residents’ faces with their outstanding hospitality as they handed out flowers to everyone. The visit to the Elderly Center forms part of the Hotel’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme which supports and strengthens the social and cultural integration with the local communities.

InterContinental Regency Bahrain visits Elderly Home on the occasion of Bahrain Family Day and Mother’s Day

Euro Motors announced achieving major success last year on several fronts, paving the way for further expansions in the future.

After breaking their own Land Rover Sales record last year, selling 334 vehicles in 2013, exceeding all expectations, Jaguar Land

Euro Motors Jaguar Land Rover achieves major milestones and marks further expansions in the future

Rover have set the bar even higher for this year raising their targeted sales.

Speaking about this important achievement, Anthony Raymond, General Manager of Jaguar Land Rover at Euro Motors said: “We are indeed very proud to have achieved these results and this marks a significant moment for the Land Rover brand. The entire range of Land Rover vehicles still remains as the best in SUVs and we are pleased with the continued recognition and response we are receiving”.

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Euro Motors presented the winners of the Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) Golf Tournament with Luxurious Jaguar luggage sets and an amazing Jaguar F-TYPE for a weekend test drive.

The first position 4 member winning team, in the JLR Golf Tournament which took place at the Royal Golf Club earlier in January, included Barry Hobday, Ronan Armstrong, Graeme Newport and Ben Elsworth, received Luxurious Jaguar Luggage sets.

While the team of Robert Mills, Adrian Morgan, Bill Todd and Bill Adamson came in second position and won the Jaguar F-TYPE weekend Test Drive.

Robert Mills, Head of Cargo at Bahrain Airport Company picked up the Jaguar F-TYPE from the Jaguar Land Rover Showroom to test drive it over the weekend. Upon returning the car, Robert Mills said: “The word “WOW” would aptly describe this test drive experience. The Jaguar F-TYPE is truly a driver’s car at home both on the road and track with no under steer from the huge V8 at the front, plenty of grip when pushed hard and perfectly balanced for such a powerful rear wheel sports car. The big cat has definitely got claws.”

Euro Motors Jaguar Land Rover presents Winners of the Jaguar Land Rover Golf Tournament with their Prizes

Porsche Kids Driving School returns to drive home road safety messageBuilding on the previous success of the established Porsche Kids Driving School, Porsche Centre Bahrain kicked off a new term of education around the importance of road safety. The campaign has been launched last month through a two-day session held at Al Majd Private School in Manama.

As statistics for traffic incidents across the region continue to make headlines, Porsche

Centre Bahrain has renewed its interactive corporate social responsibility programme to increase awareness and knowledge of safe driving for a new generation.

Over three hundred students attended the latest Porsche Kids Driving School event, which saw youngsters took part in sessions, including lectures on road safety with practical

driving activities in Porsche 911 pedal cars through a maze of imitated streets. Children were taught about traffic signals and traffic rules, such as using pedestrian crossings safely, and the importance of wearing a seatbelt at all times. This simulated road experience was completed with zebra crossings, traffic lights, road signs and road marshals.

Nokia and Intercol, the distributor for Nokia in Bahrain,showcased five new affordable handsets in Bahrain. Senior Nokia representative reiterated its commitment to connecting the next billion to the Internet by introducing Nokia X, a family of smartphones that run Android™ apps, Microsoft services and signature Nokia experiences, to the Bahraini market.

Vithesh Reddy, General Manager, Nokia Lower Gulf, commented: “Nokia has connected billions of people around the world, and we have demonstrated how our portfolio is designed

to connect the next billion people to great experiences.The Nokia X family boasts Nokia’s iconic, high quality hardware design in a range of vibrant colours. Nokia X also brings the best of Nokia signature services such as HERE mapping, as well as great Microsoft services such as OneDrive and access to the world of Android apps.

Dinesh Ramankutty, General Manager, Intercol comments; “Nokia’s increasing portfolio and large number of apps will help in meeting the growing demand for new technology and innovation from consumers in Bahrain. The introduction of the Nokia X family in Bahrain will give

consumers more reasons to consider Nokia due to its sleek design and unique offering.

• TheNokiaX,NokiaX+andNokiaXLarepricedtocapturethefast-growingaffordablesmartphonemarketandprovideanon-ramptoLumiaandMicrosoftserviceslikeSkype,OneDriveandoutlook.com.• TheNokiaAsha230isNokia’smostaffordablefull-touchAshadevicetodate,pricedatBD23• TheNokia220isanInternet-readymobilephonewithsocialapps,pricedatonlyBD16

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Bahrain International Circuit To name Circuit Corner after Michael Schumacher

In parallel to Bahrain City Centre’s month-long Spring Fashion campaign, the mall also celebrated International Women’s Day with an empowering cardio workout. Energetic shoppers participated in a 45-minute body combat fitness

session inspired by Mixed Martial Arts.

Throughout the month, Bahrain City Centre is showcasing the most stylish spring collections. To add to the fun, shoppers who spend just BD 33 can enter to win the grand prize shopping

spree worth BD 5,000! Visitors who shop BD 50 in select fashion categories can play the Unlock Your Spring Wardrobe activity to receive a key to open a box that could hold amazing GiftCard prizes worth up to BD 5,000.

Visitors at Bahrain City Centre empowered with the ultimate warrior workout

Tamkeen publishes 11th issue of “Discover Life After School” Magazine

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As part of its efforts to develop positive attitudes and practices and instill basic work ethics among Bahraini youths to prepare them for the labour market, Tamkeen published the 11th issue of the “Discover Life After School” magazine.

This edition is the latest one of the “Discover Life After School” magazine, which was first introduced in 2011, as part of Tamkeen’s “Discover Life @ Work” Programme. The magazine targets students and youth, with each edition distributed free-of-charge to secondary schools and universities across Bahrain.

The magazine aims to spread awareness about different economic sectors to students and give them insight into the potential opportunities that are available in Bahrain’s labour market. The magazine also gives insight about various career paths with the aim of presenting ideas and concepts for continued development and growth. The magazine discussed different sectors in the kingdom as well as the different challenges that are facing each one of these sectors.

Euro Motors has launched an exclusive promotion in collaboration with Bahrain Islamic Bank (BisB).

Customers who wish to purchase any of the Jaguar or Land Rover models currently in stock will benefit from an amazing interest rate of only 1% when availing finance from Bahrain Islamic Bank.

This promotion is valid on all models in the Jaguar Land Rover showroom namely, the Jaguar F-TYPE, XF, XJ and XK, and the Land Rover LR2, LR4, Range Rover Evoque, Range Rover and the Range Rover Sport.

The campaign runs until the 15th of April 2014 during which customers who make their purchases will not only benefit from the 1% interest rate but will also be eligible for a 5 year warranty period for both Jaguar and Land Rover, and a 5 year free service package with every Jaguar purchased.

The Bahrain International Circuit, is proud to announce, following consultation with his family, that it is to name the first corner of the BIC track after F1 legend Michael Schumacher.

The motorsport venueis honouring Schumacher as part of its 10th anniversary, which will also be theBIC’s first Formula 1 night race on 6th April 2014.

Schumacher, who won the inaugural Bahrain

Grand Prix in 2004 - and still holds the lap record -won an unprecedented seven world championships during his illustrious career.

He also has strong connections with the BIC outside of his participation in racing and was directly involved in the early stages of the BIC's development, offering his own input into the design of the track, including the layout of turn one.

Sabine Kehm, speaking on behalf of the Schumacher family, said:

“Michael's family would like to thank the Bahrain International Circuit for this gesture, acknowledging Michael's achievements in Formula One and interest in the BIC circuit design. We take it as recognition for his passion for motorsport. I am convinced Michael will love the idea and feel very honoured about having a BIC corner named after him.”

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New welcome to Yahoo Maktoob: revamp of homepage brings modern, elegant, intuitive design

Bollywood actress Ms. Juhi Chawla inaugurates Al Adil Supermarket’s first outlet in Bahrain

Partnership announced with leading producer of original video content in Saudi Arabia, UTURN.

Maktoob announced the launch of its revamped homepage with an elegant, personal, intuitive design for both its English and Arabic editions in the Middle East and Africa region. The new Yahoo Maktoob experience is a smart design that is intuitive, functional and optimized for easy, everyday consumption, and is fast and consistent across PC, tablet, and smartphone.

Dawn Airey, Senior Vice President, Yahoo EMEA, who was in the region for the launch, said, “Since our homepage is our front door -- this is of course, the next natural place for us to focus as we continue our commitment to great design. We know our users want fresh information fast, in a way that gives them choice and control, yet maintains some elements of what’s familiar to them. That’s exactly what we are sharing today with the new Yahoo Maktoob experience. Whether you are browsing the top stories; checking your email; posting pictures, checking the weather or even finding out what the stars have in store for you. All your daily habits are within easy reach on one page.”

Racing Falcons emerge victorious in 24 hours endurance championship

Bahrain based karting team Racing Falcons has bagged a spot in Paris after winning the First Place Trophy and Pro Category First Place Trophy in the grueling 24

hours Bahrain Endurance Race Championship 2014, which was held over the weekend at BIC.

Taking the regional racing team by storm, the

Al Adil Trading Co LLC opened their 26th outlet in GCC and the first Al Adil Supermarket in Bahrain. The outlet was inaugurated by Ms. Juhi Chawla, the beautiful Indian actress along with the Guest of Honor Mrs. Mala Kumar, the first lady

of the Indian Community Bahrain in the presence of Dr. Dhananjay Datar, Chairman Al Adil Trading and Mr. Noman Shaikh, Managing Director, Al Adil Supermarket. Announcing this in a press briefing Dr. Dhananjay Datar, said that the new outlet of Al

team, they will participate in the prestigious 24 Hours Race to be held at the Kart de Cormeilles in Paris later this year.

The drivers of the winning team included Anup Surendran, Tamim Anwar, Fabio Paoleschi, Romano Franssen, and Kevin Caprasse, managed by Anil Alex Mathew, Shankar Bala, Ashish Rao and Robin Cherian. Action-packed social media updates and live feeds were handled by Vivek Sagar.

Second and third place was bagged by Batelco Racing and Dubai 5 racing team and it was a close battle to the finish.

The Racing Falcon’s previous victories include Overall Second Place Trophy last year for the Endurance Sodi Word Series as well as the Newbie Trophy in Dubai for the Best Place Finish. This is just the beginning of a new, triumphant era for the team with much bigger plans for the future.

Adil Supermarket is situated in the heart of Bahrain at Yateen Centre, Manama. The outlet will meet the growing needs of people for high quality Indian food stuff. “Our first outlet in Bahrain is strategically located to cater to the wider section of the Indian population in Bahrain. For a long time we have been planning our expansion outside the UAE and thanks to the support extended by Mr. Noman Shaikh we are able to have our first outlet in Bahrain. Our expansion plan is a growing a testimony to the faith that our customers have in our products. Today Al Adil has become synonymous with high quality Indian foodstuff and this is just a beginning of our expansion plans for the region. We are planning to open 10 supermarkets in Bahrain soon,” he added.

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Bahrain City Centre Celebrated Spring Fashion and Women throughout March

Bahrain City Centre showcased the most stylish spring collections from March 1st – 31st. The month-long campaign showcased the must-have colours, patterns, clothing and accessories for the season ahead. Visitors who shopped BD 50 in select fashion categories played the Unlock

Your Spring Wardrobe activity to receive a key to open a box that held amazing GiftCard prizes worth up to BD 5,000. “The fashion category at the mall is one of the most popular, and we are excited to launch a Spring Fashion Campaign for visitors to shop the season’s newest styles. Ranging from

our loyal patrons in the Bahrain community, to regular visitors from GCC countries, we will be hosting a range of promotions to thank shoppers for their ongoing support,” said DuaijKhalifa Al Rumaihi, Senior Mall Manager for Bahrain City Centre.

The Ayadi Savings scheme from Bahraini retail and commercial banking institution BMI Bank, returns this year with more value-added returns and awards its first monthly draw winners with a combined prize pool of US$ 32,000. Zuhair Ahmed has been announced as the top prize winner of US$ 5,000 in addition to 49 winners being rewarded with cash prize of US$ 500 each. Moreover, five lucky students, Mohammed Abbas,

Mahmood Ebrahim, Shaima Meer, Steby Sebastian and Hasan AlQarooni were awarded with this month’s “Ayadi for Students” cash prizes of US$ 500 each.

Zuhair Ahmed, the top prize winner of US$ 5,000 who works for Alba said, “My financial association with Ayadi goes back to 2005. With each passing year, I have been satisfied with the rewarding benefits I have gained from the savings scheme which has helped

me to plan and save my investments sensibly. I will reinvest the remaining funds in my Ayadi account hoping to win the grand prize – a Diyar Homes Villa.”

Another winner, Mahmood Ebrahim, a US$ 500 “Ayadi for Students” winner said, “I got really excited when I received the news. I will use the prize money to buy myself an iPad and will continue to save in Ayadi so I can take my family for a trip to Far-East Asia.”

Ayadi’s first 2014 monthly draw awards 55 winners with a shared prize pool of US$ 32,000

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Turkish Festival is back at hotel Mercure Grand SeefThe Hotel Mercure Grand Seef’s Director of Sales & Marketing Mr. Ahmed Hishma joint our edition for the April issue to speak to the “Sabaya Magazine “ readers about their exclusive event for the Month of April 2014 : Following our yearly grand success of been the leader of launching the Turkish Festival in Bahrain, here we are back to you with our 2014 version.

For a whole week, we will bring you to Bahrain the Turkish history, the Art, the culture and the famous Cuisine.

The Turkish festival will be back for you, back daily from 19th April, Saturday to 26th April, Saturday, in our hotel’s signature restaurant “Neyran” between 7pm to 12 Midnight a fun filled entertainment.

Throughout the Turkish Festival we will give you the chance to enjoy and discover our selective taste of Turkish cuisine brought to you by our well known Turkish best chefs coming from our Mercure Hotels in Istanbul. The Turkish cuisine is largely the heritage of Ottoman cuisine, which can be described as a fusion and refinement of Central Asian, Caucasian, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean and Balkan cuisines.[1][2] Turkish cuisine has in turn influenced those and other neighboring cuisines, including those of Western Europe. The Ottomans fused various culinary traditions of their realm with influences from Middle Eastern cuisines, along with traditional Turkic elements from Central Asia (such as yogurt), creating a vast array of specialties—many with strong regional associations.

Our Turkish festival will let you enjoy glimpses of that country through special performance by Turkish Dance troupe OYA in association with CALKIVIKS promotions and organization union from Istanbul. They will be performing the traditional Turkish folk dance. Flown in especially from Turkey for the festival, the troupe comprises of five folk dancers and a solo belly dancer.

The group has previously performed in different countries around the world including Egypt, Jordan, Johannesburg, Japan, Pakistan, India and Zambia.

At the Mercure, the group will be presenting three compositions, each having taken inspiration from folk dances specific to three districts in Turkey…Istanbul, Ankara and Izmir. Moreover, The Turkish Festival this year will add an Additional attraction by Mrs Gulhis Diptas, a famous painter from Turkey will be presenting her art exhibition during this colorful week. Variety of Paintings which will be available for sale. To have the chance to enjoy such exclusive festival, we advise you to book your table in advance by calling the Hotel directly.


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Two SeasGerman national, Anke BrAndt, who has been living in Bahrain for the past four years and kite surfed her way into the Guinness Book of World Records by setting the record for the longest distance covered, standing at 250 KM around Bahrain.

She tells us about her love for kite surfing, the 250 KM challenge and how it all began.

Could you tell me a little bit about how you got into kite surfing? I have always been fascinated by wind sports since it is something you cannot control so you have to respect nature. My dad is quite interested in sailing and we also spent quite a few holidays on boats so I’ve been sailing since I was a child. While living in Berlin, I tried my hand at windsurfing but soon stopped. However, five years ago when I lived in New Zealand I saw kite surfing, thought it was interesting and decided to give it a try so I took lessons but had to stop since it was too cold. When I moved to Bahrain, the weather was quite warm which was perfect since you have to spend a lot of time in the water.

Kite surfing isn’t really something a lot of people do especially in the region. Why do you think it hasn’t quite caught on in Bahrain?Kite surfing is actually becoming quite popular but Bahrain is probably a little bit behind and I’m not sure why because it is a perfect kite surfing spot. However, I think it may be due to the lack of beaches. We have instructors but if people could set up kite surfing schools that would be great! I would push for it as it is a beautiful sport which is versatile and not restricting to age so someone who is 16 would not have an advantage over someone who is 35. It is all about technic and tactic.

What made you think of doing the 250 KM Kite surfing challenge?I was wondering how I could challenge myself and picked up a race board since I heard about it being an Olympic discipline and thought it could be something I could succeed in. As a non- professional it’s not so

zig -zag pattern. The tide was also against me and I was trying to go against the wind. These are two uncontrollable forces of nature which was very frustrating at one point but I still completed the record in 11 hours and 55 minutes.

How did you train leading up to the challenge?I did a lot of running, yoga and specific weight training which I did twice a week and three to four times leading up to the event. I did approximately 10 to 15 hours of exercise a week. I was working the first two months so I’d wake up early in the morning and either went kite surfing or did another form of workout. Food also makes a big difference so I basically read a nutrition book and coached myself for three months learning what foods are good for endurance sport and how to calculate my sweat rates to prevent dehydration.

Do you do any other sports? I do a lot of water sports which includes wake boarding and stand up paddling. I also run, do yoga and roller blade in the summer.

What’s the next step for you?I don’t know. We do have some other ideas of long distance challenges l could do. I would probably like to go around Iceland with a snow kite.

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intimidating to and currently I am the only one who uses a race board in Bahrain. I started doing long distance trips to Jarada with my friends and enjoyed

it so much that I decided I wanted to go further. I initially decided to go around in 3 days

but participated in a long distance race which Redbull held in Germany. In that even I kite surfed from Germany to Denmark and back

covering a distance of 60 km in under two hours. This is when my friends and I

realized that if I could do that I could surely go around Bahrain in one day

rather than in 3 days. After doing some research we realized the current for the longest distance kite surfed by a woman was 213 km and decided to cover a distance of 250 km which is a little less than going around Bahrain once.

tell me a little bit about the day that you did the challenge.Normally we have very strong northwesterly winds in Bahrain but on the day of the challenge it

was unusually a straight north. So when you look at the map of me kite surfing on the day I formed a

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