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Juma Hamada is one of Bahrain’s few lone rangers, raising and rehabilitating bees at his farms in Budaiya and Hamad Town. However, he sees it as more than just a job; it’s a calling…especially in a time where honey bees are slowly becoming extinct.

BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL FOLKSY DESIGNS

Bahraini artist Leena Al Ayoobi is painting a new stroke of folk art in the form of furniture and home décor and her colourful designs are available for sale at Home Centre along with other creatives.

CYCLING FOR A CAUSE

Cyclist from around the world will be rolling into Europe at the end of this month to participate in a four-day event aimed at raising funds and awareness to support medical projects provided by The Palestine Children’s Relief Fund (PCRF).

Don’t jump to conclusions!

You’d probably have to go a long way to find someone who would seriously argue that doping should be allowed in sports. We love to see skill, great tactical plays, dazzling technical ability, an underdog beating the odds or a favourite flexing their superiority.

Beekeeping is getting cleverer; thanks to smart hive monitoring technology that is being developed by a Bahrain-based start-up, Honey Flow Africa, and deployed across the MENA region.

Take a ride to the Wild West

It looks like Philipp Plein has been playing Lil Nas X and Billy Rae Cyrus’s song Old Town Road on repeat while he was creating his futuristically fused rode-themed Fall Winter 2019 line. 

Exploring the neutrals

While some people delight in covering their homes with bright splashes of patterns and colours, others prefer basking in a more Zen-like atmosphere with neutral tones that connect and calm.

Apartment with a sea view

A contemporary designed two bedroom apartment is available for sale in Reef Island’s Porta Reef property.

The perfect afternoon

There are few things in hipster culture (and the world) that are more enjoyable than fine coffee paired with a snack or two, while enjoying a book or working on a writing project.