Other Business Local Entrepreneur Opens Gelato Store Bahraini banker Ahmed Abdul Latif launched Dolce Gelato, for Italian ice cream, in Saar Mall this month. “Because I love desserts and ice creams so much, I got the idea to open a gelato store,” says Abdul Latif. He went to Italy and conducted research on how to start this business and then began work on the project. Abdul Latif also rebranded the trademark Gelato customers are used to and aimed to create new options. “To make it more fresh, more colorful and healthier for children,” he stated. Offering natural flavors, without artificial coloring and with limited preservatives provides a healthier treat, feels Abdul Latif. Dolce Gelato combines flavors that are international and local, such as rose, orange blossom and saffron. Abdul Latif also participated in the Gelato World Tour and came out second in the Middle East two years ago. He advises entrepreneurs to exercise patience in their work and to never give up. “ When you open a business, you think that opening a business is the challenge,” he says, “but it is nothing. Keeping the business on its feet, and developing it, this is the challenge. And it is a challenge you’ll be facing everyday. So don’t give up.” Capital Club Celebrates 7th Anniversary Dazzling celebrity glamour enveloped the atmosphere as Capital Club Bahrain (CCB) marked its 7th anniversary in a Hollywood-style party on Thursday, November 3. The event took place at the Club’s premise situated at in the Bahrain Financial Harbour and was attended by over 400 guests from Bahrain and around the region. The attendees included the Directors, Board of Governors, Club Members and invited guests. The entertainment was spread over two floors with a jazz band, DJs, and each meeting room was transformed with a celebrity theme centered on actors and actresses including Michael Jackson and Marilyn Monroe. “Over the span of seven years the Club has gone from strength to strength, flying the flag high as the premier business club in the Kingdom of Bahrain. We have achieved many milestones, and have exciting plans to bring more events and international speakers to provide our members with an enriching corporate experience,” said CCB’s General Manager Sumeet Jhingan. “We would like to express our gratitude to the Board of Governors, Founding Members, Members, and Directors for their staunch support to which the Club credits its success,” he added. Major recognition for Bahrain's technological innovator To commemorate the momentous occasion, a special fragrance was concocted exclusively to mark the 7th anniversary by perfume brand Dar Al Teeb. The sophisticated scent and reflects on the essence of the Club’s fantastic journey, capturing all the emotions gathered over the years and presented in a charming bottle as a forever memento. “Having witnessed a continuous streak of demand from business groups in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, we are going to be spearheading a dedicated team for the eastern province which will allow frequent business opportunities for Bahrainis to engage in talks with Saudi partners. We want to be mediators for such exchanges,” explained Sumeet. The Capital Club has over 880 members, and continues to grow as a premier business destination which facilitates prolific business exchanges in a dynamic business environment. CPI Group held its annual ICT achievements awards <strong>2016</strong> to recognise regional excellence in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) leadership who have delivered groundbreaking business value through innovative application of cutting-edge technologies in the Middle East. During of the recent technology recognition gathering, Dr. Jassim Haji, Gulf Air Director of IT and the ICT icon in the region for past few years, has received an achievement award where he continued to represent the Kingdom of Bahrain in International Technology forums and to showcase the Bahraini high caliber innovators and entrepreneurs. 82 <strong>December</strong> <strong>2016</strong>
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