Other Business Breathe Pilates Studio opens in Bahrain Breathe Pilates Studio, (Breathe), the first fully equipped BASI (Body Arts and Science International) Pilates system studio in the GCC, has opened its doors in Bahrain following a highly anticipated launch event that offered the public a taste of the classes by Breathe’s International team of certified trainers. The spacious and well equipped modern studio is conveniently located near the Al Osra roundabout in Saar, and will offer Mat and Reformer classes, as well as special training and workshops such as rehabilitation and pre and post-natal, for small groups and individuals. The Reformer classes use the Reformer machine and offer a more intense, resistance based workout. Yoga The Home Store open second Showroom in Bahrain Lals Group, a leading conglomerate in the GCC, launched its second The Home Stores showroom at City Centre Bahrain. Having launched its first showroom in Bahrain Mall in 2006, The Home Store has garnered a reputation as the shopping destination of choice for stylish home concepts. Known as Homes r Us across the GCC, The Home Store prides itself as a complete lifestyle destination due to its wide product ranging across furniture and furnishing categories. Products include an extensive range comprised of living, dining, bedroom, kids & teens, and light fixtures amongst other home décor essentials. As part of its aim to increase its footprint in the Bahrain market, the new showroom was designed by a team of expert interior designers, and boasts an inviting layout and comfortable sessions will also be given by one of Bahrain’s foremost instructors, while pranic healing solutions, and specialty massages complete the holistic health and wellness solution that is offered to its members. The studio will also provide classes for men. Breathe Founder and Head Instructor, Nada Al Barzinji said, “Pilates is the perfect choice for men and women of all ages and abilities. More conventional workouts are weight bearing and tend to build the type of muscles that are injury prone, however Pilates stretches and strengthens the muscles, improving muscle elasticity and joint mobility and lessening the probability of injury. “People are placing so many demands on their bodies and minds today, and as a result of that ongoing stress, we are seeing increased instances of anxiety and depression as well as a plethora of chronic illnesses. The beauty of Pilates is that it teaches people of any age to connect their mind to their body, and in today’s fast paced world, we need, more than ever, to take time out just to breathe,” she concluded. To find out more about Breathe Pilates Studio, Call +973 333 999 73. customer experience. The ambience of the showroom will appeal to a larger target market, as natural materials and bare floors have been incorporated into the design to provide a spacious yet homely feel to offer an optimal shopping experience. The launch of The Home Store at Bahrain City Centre forms the latest addition to Lals Group expansive portfolio. With the first store having opened at the Madinat Zayed Centre in Abu Dhabi in 2003, there is currently a network of 20 Home Store’s across the GCC. With a combined retail space of over 2.5 million square feet, more than 200 retail outlets and numerous leading global brands, Lals Group continues to rapidly expand across the region. Solidarity Bahrain collaborate with Skiplino for Queuing Solution Solidarity Bahrain, one of the largest insurance companies in Bahrain and a subsidiary of Solidarity Group Holding, has signed a partnership deal with Skiplino Technologies to implement queuing solutions, the first of its kind initiative by an insurance company in Bahrain. The partnership will provide Solidarity Bahrain customers with the possibility to queue ahead of their arrival at the branch, keeps them updated on the estimated time to reach the branch and the status of the queue. The agreement was signed by Solidarity Bahrain chief executive Jawad Mohamed and Skiplino Technologies chief executive Zaman Abdulhameed Zaman in the presence of senior officials from both companies. Jawad Mohamed on the signing ceremony said, “We are proud to take our partnership with Skiplino to the next level. The Skiplino queuing system is an innovative, convenient and incredibly efficient way for our customers to conveniently make an appointment prior to their visit to any of solidarity retail branches. This is a step forward for us in leading the insurance industry’s innovative digital transformation and embracement of Fintech and support to Bahraini startups.” Zaman Abdulhameed commented on his part that, “We are very excited to partner with Solidarity Bahrain. Skiplino’s ability to eliminate waiting time will elevate customer experience to new levels and will provide Solidarity with insightful reports on how customers and agents interact inside all branches. Solidarity’s dedication to digital transformation and large branch network made this the ideal partnership for us. 56 <strong>Sep</strong>tember-<strong>Oct</strong>ober <strong>2018</strong>
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