The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain will welcome internationally recognised Bahraini chef Tala Bashmi to Plums for Plums by Tala, an exclusive culinary residency from November 11 through January 1, 2027. Created especially for the residency, the menu will feature a five-course tasting menu and a selection of à la carte dishes, with new creations that draw on...
Entries are now open for the World Triathlon Women’s Cup Dubai 2026, which makes its way to Al Mamzar Beach Park on December 6 with races for women of all abilities, from first-time triathletes to elite international athletes. The second World Triathlon Women’s Cup to be held anywhere in the world, it is the only...
Omar Farooq, the Bahraini content creator and filmmaker, has been appointed as the latest UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador in the Middle East and North Africa region, the UN Refugee Agency has announced. The appointment recognises his longstanding commitment to people forced to flee, bringing their experiences to wider audiences, raising awareness of displacement and mobilising public...
Delve into the evolving nature of identity through fragments of an imagined journal at Dr Mayasa Al Sowaidi’s unique solo art exhibition in Bahrain. The exhibition, A Journal of Becoming, is on view until November 23 at Al Riwaq Art Space which is located in Gufool. The insightful exhibition is curated by Gaida Almogren and...
For Fall 2026, Carolina Herrera revisits one of the House’s most recognisable signatures: the Good Girl stiletto. As the fragrance approaches its tenth anniversary, Creative Director Wes Gordon translates the iconic heel into a graphic print, introducing it across the collection as part of its visual language. Rendered in black and white, the print appears...
HARVE, a company specialising in the development and operation of hospitality and lifestyle experiences, has announced the launch of the Rafa Nadal Tennis Center Bahrain at Amwaj Islands, introducing a premier destination for tennis enthusiasts in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The Rafa Nadal Tennis Center Bahrain, which is expected to open in the fourth quarter...
Emirati fashion designer Maitha Al Ansari has been announced by the Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF), in partnership with Dolce&Gabbana, as the winner of the ADMAF x Dolce&Gabbana Design Award 2025. Celebrating the creative spirit of the UAE’s emerging talent, the prestigious award, now in its second edition, shines a spotlight on innovation...
ANNADA Gallery was honoured to welcome His Excellency Shaikh Rashid bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Chairman of the National Council for Arts and a distinguished Bahraini artist, accompanied by members of the National Council for Arts. The visit celebrated a longstanding artistic connection dating back to ANNADA’s early beginnings, when a selection of his artworks were...
Dubai-based global lifestyle brand ARMAF turned the launch of its latest fragrance into a theatrical spectacle at Beautyworld Middle East 2026, unveiling Club de Nuit Intenso Fuego through a live performance inspired by the rhythm, movement and intensity of flamenco. Rather than a conventional fragrance reveal, the launch brought together dance, music, fire and immersive...
Hind Sebti, co-founder of Glaze, introduces the brand’s approach to effortless colour, care and shine. HIND SEBTI What was the original unmet need that led to the creation of Glaze Hair? Glaze began with a professional observation and a consumer frustration. In our previous corporate roles at major beauty companies, my co-founder Michel and I...