Letters

On Saturday, November 4, The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain held its ninth annual swimming challenge at the Royal Beach Club to raise money for the Friendship Society for the Blind. More than 70 participants came out to ‘swim-for-a-cause’ raising a final donation of BD1,500. Sponsors for the event included Dr Mohamed Alolayan Orthodontics & Dental Centre and supporting partner, Red Bull.

Winners of the 200ms and 1km heats were:

Under 10 Boys (200 Metres)

First Place: Louise Cornee (03:32:48)

Second Place: Ryle Hassett (04.04.49)

Third Place: Callum Lynn (04:04.64)

Under 10 Girls (200 Metres)

First Place: Maya Malhas (03:58:82)

Second Place: Ileana Cornee (04.09.26)

Third Place: Dora Bukla (4:21.98)

Men’s Open (1 Kilometre)

First Place: Zoral Bilal (12:44.30)

Second Place: Liam Mashal (12.46.48)

Third Place: Adham Gomac (13:17.05)

Women’s Open (1 Kilometre)

First Place: Asma Le Falher (11:59:23)

Second Place: Sana Le Falher (12.28.97)

Third Place: Christina Hammerould (12:36.87)

Amanda M. Williams,

Associate Director of Public Relations,

The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain.

BIG MASSIVE THANK YOU for such fantastic coverage in last week’s GulfWeekly with reference to our annual cake-mixing celebrations! Truly amazing and I’m grateful for all your support to us.

Najia A. Zainal, media & PR manager, Elite Hospitality Group.

Bahrain has surpassed its previous ranking in the 2018 HSBC Expat Explorer Survey as the top destination in the Middle East region for individuals from across the world to resettle and enjoy an exceptional quality of life.

Each year, the survey serves as a trusted assessment of expats’ experiences in relocation and career growth across the world. In the 2018 survey, Bahrain’s position improved to fifth-ranked country in the world for expat satisfaction, up from ninth in 2017.

The HSBC survey, conducted globally among 22,000 respondents, evaluates expat sentiment across three major components: economics, experience and family.

Bahrain’s standing improved markedly across each of these areas in the 2018 index, up by 12, 5 and 4 positions respectively, compared to 2017. The primary drivers of this strong performance include wage growth, opportunities for career progression, work-life balance, job security, access to quality child care and the welcoming social fabric of Bahrain.

We are consistently ranked as the top location in the MENA region to live, work and raise a family. From the exceptional primary and higher education available here, to the ways we are transforming public services, including housing and health care, Bahrain continues to represent a prime destination for expats to seamlessly integrate into our society and thrive.

Bahrain is the only MENA nation in the 2018 HSBC survey rankings to have improved its position among the top 10 destinations considered. Other key indices, such as 2018 InterNations Expat Survey, also rank Bahrain highly as a location for expats to settle and flourish.

For the second year, Bahrain also achieved the number one global ranking in the InterNations survey, demonstrating high performance on factors such as ‘ease of settling in’, ‘feeling at home’ and ‘digital life’. These factors indicate that Bahrain remains an open society in transition to capitalise on a transformative ecosystem in which the companies of the future can excel and grow.

Dr Simon Galpin, MD of the EDB.

The BSPCA team is delighted to invite you to join us on Thursday, November 22, for an evening of murder, mystery and intrigue at the British Club.

Bring your friends along to make up a table of sleuths, and see if you can help Inspector Plank to solve the crimes at St Cakes School!

Hurry up and buy your tickets from the Thrift Shop, British Club or the AWC - BD15 includes a three-course meal and the evening’s entertainment, including a school disco. We will also have a super raffle with the star prize of 2x tickets to anywhere in Gulf Air’s GCC network (terms and conditions apply).

We are very lucky to be supported in this event by the wonderful Manama Theatre Club, Gulf Air and the British Club and can’t wait to see you on the 22nd.

Don’t forget - fancy dress is expected at this event and so school wear will be inspected and fines handed out for any ‘unsuitable’ attire!

There are 10 people to each table, and please let us know when booking your tickets if there are any vegetarians in your group. Doors will open at 7pm and the evening will commence at 7.30pm.

Whatsapp Kate on 37733415 or Rachel on 66608901 for more information.

BSPCA, by email.

More events in Leisure Guide: Pages 8 & 9