Yalla Banat
We’re seriously excited about the big female focused event happening at the Bahrain International Circuit this Friday, October 19. The Yalla Banat event is a forum created for women across the region aiming to inspire the next generation of women achievers, and to be the biggest festival for women in the Middle East. One of those taking part will be Aseel Al Hamad – the first female member of the Saudi Arabian Motor Federation, which is part of the International Automobile Federation.
There’ll also be a female parade of 250 cars that will be customised by each driver, a female-led motor show featuring women from all over the GCC, round-table discussions with participants sharing their ‘road to success’, and a range of international speakers.
The female entrepreneur market and engagement zone will be mainly driven by youth incorporating start-up ideas to ignite that spirit within the event. Find out more at yallabanat.me
Festivals Galore
We’re spoiled for choice this month with a whole bunch of festivals letting us know summer is well and truly over and the lovely cool winter months are about to descend. We start off with Bahrain International Music Festival, which runs from October 18 to 26 and brings in such icons of Arabic music as Natacha Atlas, who’s at the Cultural Hall on the 23rd. TribFest returns to Bahrain Rugby Football Club on October 19, featuring more than 20 big-name tribute acts flown out from the UK for a great day of fun, with open air picnics and drinks and plenty of sing-along, feel-good tunes. Then on October 26, it’s the second edition of Bahrain Jazz Festival at the Royal Golf Club where you can see the Swing Ninjas, The Kiffness, Ala Ghawas, Avalon Jazz Band, star guitarist Ana Popovic, Cut Capers, Likwid, Havaneros and Indian Ocean.
Poppin’ Again
Head down to The Courtyard in Seef on October 27 for the latest edition of Bahrain Pop Up Market. There’ll be fancy coffee, artisan prayer mats, organic skincare products and lots of other stuff you won’t find on the high street. With the festive season just around the corner, it’s the ideal place to find a few early presents.
Think Pink Events
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month which means lots of events in support of Think Pink.
• October 5
Annual Pink Motorcycle Ride with Harley Owners Group.
• October 6
Pink Pony Day at MHR Stables, Muharraq.
• October 8
Celebrate Pink Dinner at The Capital Club.
• October 11
Amex Pink Beach Party at The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain.
• October 12
Pink Brunch at The Gulf Hotel Bahrain.
• October 12
Pink Brunch at La Med, The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain.
• October 13
Think Pink Golf Tournament and Barbecue at the Royal Golf Club.
• October 15
Pink Cocktail Event at The Gulf Hotel Bahrain Spa.
• October 16
Think Pink Dinner at
The Capital Club.
• October 20
Ride For Pink at MHR Stables, Muharraq.
• October 27
Lunch hosted by BMMI at La Vinoteca Barcelona.
