Celebrating Women Entrepreneurship at the 15th Women’s Exhibition

It’s the time of the year when preparations have begun for the awesome Women’s exhibition we have been enjoying the last few year thanks to Thoraya Al Awadhi, Founder and CEO of Thoraya Al Awadhi Group of Companies. The realization of a vision comes to life with Women Entrepreneurs, Trailblazers and Industry Supremes coming together in a celebration of ingenuity…. hence this is an ideal…

Intensive Camera Workshops by Icon Art Production

It was a long time ago I did a camera workshop with Icon Art Production but it feels like yesterday. When I received the workshop details from the trainer a couple of days ago, I felt I had to put it online to share with others what the workshop is all about as I learned…

DNA workshops and murder mystery by forensic scientist at Bahrain Science Centre

Bahrain Science Centre, part of the Ministry of Social Development in Bahrain, is  currently hosting a real forensic scientist from the Medical Research Council in South Africa, Dr Valerie Corfield. Professor Valerie Corfield is a retired medical researcher who is very well known in South Africa for her involvement in informal education on medical issues,…

Bahrain Science Centre to host a unique Sound of Music show

Bahrain Science Centre, part of the Ministry of Social Development in Bahrain will actively focus on exploring science shows on music this month sparked by the famous South African science show presenter, Derek Fish who visited the science centre last year. Derek gave some terrific performances of his ‘Sounds of Music’ show to capacity audiences,…

Sotheby’s celebrate Doha auction success in Qatar

Today is an awesome day in London…apart from the fact that I brought sunshine to the city like I always do when I step out of the plane, I will see my first Sotheby’s auction in progress in London this afternoon – Arts of the Islamic World. More will come later on this as the…

The most efficient vehicle – Learn about bicycles at Bahrain Science Centre

During April and May 2013 the Bahrain Science Centre part of the Ministry of Social Development in Bahrain is celebrating the theme ‘Machines & Mechanisms’. One of its displays and activities during these theme months is on the most efficient vehicle ever invented, the bicycle. The bicycle display demonstrates why the bicycle is so efficient…

Uchiwa fan brings memories

For the third time in 2 years, I am preparing to move home – lock, stock and barrel. It’s not a fun task packing stuff of a huge 4 bedroom villa and its amazing what you find when you delve through myriads of books and knick knacks that no family member wants to part with….

Week of Chemistry’ at the Bahrain Science Centre

Detlef presenting a chemistry show During the week of 22nd to 25th April 2013, the Bahrain Science Centre, part of Ministry of Social Development, will be featuring an intensive week of chemistry shows, discussions and debates. World famous science educator, Detlef Basel from the Cape Town Science Centre in South Africa will present nine, one-hour…

Zandonai’s Francesca Da Rimini @MeydanIMAX

Its been weeks since Tasha and I went to see the a MET Opera production….it was Donizetti’s Maria Stuarda so news that another MET production is coming to IMAX was music to our ears. This time it’s Zandonai’s ‘Francesca Da Rimini’. The good thing is that both Tash and I don’t know the storyline or…

Swan Lake returns to Meydan IMAX

Last week, Little diva, NJD and I decided to be naughty stop-outs and went to see Swan Lake on a school night – I am a sucker for nice films in general while she absolutely lives for ballet so it made sense to both of us that the opportunity to see it on a super…