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PUBLISHER'S NOTE<br />
by AHMED KHALIFA KHALFAN<br />
This is a very special issue.<br />
All through the previous months, we discussed at length how we could mark National<br />
Day and make this a bonanza of an edition. One by one we discarded the ideas that were<br />
tossed around. We wanted something special, which captures the spirit of Bahrain, and<br />
celebrates what it is all about. It was at that point that we heard about the new initiative<br />
that had just begun at Bahrain Bay. When the Bahrain Bay team sent out feelers if we<br />
would be interested in featuring it, we knew we had hit bull’s-eye! More so, when we<br />
discovered that bizbahrain would be the only magazine granted the exclusive feature<br />
and cover.<br />
So who is eL Seed? By now most people in Bahrain already know, such has been the<br />
storm of excitement his presence has created. Internationally recognized, his work<br />
graces walls, bridges, rooftops, and other structures and surfaces on nearly every<br />
continent - from Paris’ famous Pont des Arts Bridge to townships in South Africa. But<br />
most importantly, and this is what makes his work so perfect for a National Day issue,<br />
is that through his work he reaches out to the spirit of the community, drawing people<br />
together around a giant canvas. Not any less, is the fact that he has transformed a space<br />
and created something that will bring artists and art lovers to Bahrain. And of course,<br />
he has immortalized the poetry of our very own literary legend, Ali Al Sharqawi.<br />
We are therefore proud to feature the Bahrain Bay initiative with el Seed as our cover.<br />
Read the story and exclusive interviews with eL Seed and dynamic Bahrain Bay CEO<br />
Gagan Suri to learn more.<br />
<strong>December</strong> is a significant month in many ways, and Bahraini Women’s Day is one added<br />
reason. We carry an important article on Women’s Empowerment focusing on Silah<br />
Gulf, an organization that has made a considerable impact in supporting women and<br />
making the workplace a conducive one for the employees regardless of gender. I am<br />
sure you will also enjoy our Capital Club supported interviews with two dynamic young<br />
entrepreneurs, and all the other special interviews, focus features and opinion pieces by<br />
our distinguished guest writers.<br />
On that note, I wrap up for this issue, and for this year. It has been a challenging year<br />
filled with illuminating and learning experiences. I am sure most people will agree<br />
that we have all survived the challenges successfully and now enter the next year with<br />
hope.<br />
Let me also take the opportunity now to congratulate His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa<br />
Al Khalifa, His Royal Highness Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, and His Royal<br />
Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, and the people of the Kingdom of<br />
Bahrain on the occasion of our 45th National Day. Our wishes and blessings are always<br />
with our wonderful country!<br />
Ahmed Khalifa Khalfan<br />
Managing Partner & Publisher<br />
8 <strong>December</strong> <strong>2016</strong><br />
Write to the Publisher: ahmed@bizbahrain.com
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