Dates for the diary

The Indian School in Isa Town will host a Bollywood concert starring Shreya Ghoshal on September 24 from 7.30pm. Tickets are available from all Lulu Hypermarket outlets.

For more information, call 33418411, 33577971 or 39112757.

The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR), an annual motorcycle fund-raising event to raise awareness for prostate cancer, will take place in Bahrain on September 26. The event is being supported by the International Hospital of Bahrain, and will feature men dressed in smart suits riding classic-styled motorbikes.

Registration is required. Visit www.distinguishedgentleman.com for more information.

The IGN Convention Bahrain will take place at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir on October 2-3. Special guest will be wrestling Hall of Famer Booker T and other personalities from the world of gaming.

Tickets cost BD8 for a one-day pass, and BD12 for a two-day pass on the door. VIP tickets are BD50.

Mask Productions will be staging the hit musical, CATS, in Bahrain from December 10 to 15. Tickets are priced at BD7 and BD10.

For details, contact 39047734 or email catsinbahrain@gmail.com

Gulf Connexions is the official recruitment consultancy for the third Middle East Process Engineering Conference & Exhibition (MEPEC 2015) which concludes tomorrow at the Bahrain International Exhibition & Convention Centre.

MEPEC 2015, themed ‘Delivering Process Efficiency through Innovation and Value Creation’, has created a forum for process engineers to exchange information and experience and discuss solutions to engineering challenges.

Senior consultants from Gulf Connexions are available throughout the event, offering specialist advice to participating companies and potential candidates.

Hawraa Al Halwachi, chief operations officer of Gulf Connexions, said: “The partnership with MEPEC supports Gulf Connexions’ recent decision to expand into the energy and extraction industries sectors to meet the global demands of our multinational clients.

“We pride ourselves on the range and depth of our available candidates in order to meet the rigorous demands of our blue-chip clients, and our partnership with MEPEC is the perfect platform on which to exercise our capabilities and expertise in this key area.”

For details, contact 17565363 or visit www.gulfconnexions.com

The Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain will be hosting numerous promotions throughout September.

Firstly, visitors to the Gallery brasserie will receive a 30 per cent discount on a la carte dishes when ordering two courses until Tuesday, while Silk’s restaurant will offer a 30 per cent discount on all dining from September 15-30.

The weekly Friday Brunch at Silk’s restaurant, Flamingo bar and the Gallery Lobby Lounge from 12.30pm-4pm is priced BD31 net per person including unlimited selected beverages.

Finally, the popular Monday Seafood Night will continue from BD22 net or BD27 net inclusive of unlimited selected beverages. This runs from 7pm-11pm.

For reservations and more information, call 17460017.

The Royal Golf Club’s award-winning Friday Brunch at its Links Restaurant has been reinvented over the summer as an ‘a la carte’ brunch.

For bookings, call 17751262.

Furthermore, the venue’s Prego Restaurant has launched a new Friday Brunch designed especially for children. Featuring a wide range of all their favourite foods, the brunch costs BD9 net per child and is available from midday to 3pm.

For bookings, call 17751263.

Enjoy dining at Swiss-Belhotel Seef’s Swiss- Café Restaurant from 12.30pm to 3pm, Saturday through Thursday. The buffet features a selection of starters, mezzeh and salads, followed by soup, tasty main courses and a variety of homemade pastries and desserts. The highlight is the mixed grill station, offering a variety of fresh meat and fish prepared by the Chefs à la minute and upon request. The buffet is priced at BD7 net, inclusive of water and soft drinks.

For details, contact 66310041.

Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay celebrates Eid Al Adha with a series of offers such as a brunch and a kid’s educative programme. The hotel is offering Eid Al Adha Brunch on the first three days of Eid with live band at the all-day dining restaurant Bahrain Bay Kitchen from noon to 3.30pm.

The buffet features a variety of festive dishes as well as international fare divided into five live cooking stations including Arabic, Western, Chinese, Japanese and Indian cuisines. The brunch is priced at BD25 including soft drinks or BD32 including selected beverages.

In addition, the hotel’s younger guests can participate in an educative Kids For All Seasons programme which features daily educational programmes, arts and crafts, cinema hours, face painting, jumping castle and many more in Alhosh, the kids club.

For details, contact 17115500.

Al Areen Palace & Spa will celebrate Eid Al Adha in style with an array of dining offers and family fun activities. In an ambience befitting the occasion, the resort will host a lavish buffet at the enchanting Saffron Al Areen.

The team at Al Areen has planned an exciting array of dishes ranging from traditional Middle Eastern cuisines, a bountiful selection of tasteful European dishes and exquisite Far Eastern favourites.

Guests will be serenaded by the charming rhythm of an oud band while colourful face-painting and balloon twisting activities will help entertain children with henna art for the ladies.

Enjoy a wide combination of mouth-watering cuisine from around the world at Sofitel’s Saraya Restaurant. Experience Bahrain’s latest culinary adventure for the ‘travelling foodie’ with its thematic corner where each night a different regional cuisine will be served, from Japanese to Italian, French, Moroccan, Bahraini, Spanish and Indonesian.

Inspire Bahrain is offering a wide variety of classes for all ages this month. Family Tribal Drumming classes will take place on Saturdays from 1.30pm-2.30pm and a variety of special speech and drama courses are also available.

For more information, search Inspire Bahrain on Facebook or call 39047734.