Experiencing America in Bahrain
Manama : Celebrating America’s broad commercial relationship with Bahrain, Discover America Week had kick started its activities here highlighting the diversity of America’s commercial presence in the Kingdom.
The activities, which began on Tuesday and continues until October 26, focus on various sectors including food, leisure, manufacturing, shopping, sports and tourism.
American products, currently available at the malls, hotels and supermarkets here in Bahrain, will be highlighted throughout the week. Visit any of the malls including LuLu Hypermarket, Al Hawaj, Raising Cane’s, and the Shake Shack to take advantage of the sale.
Chef Emily Luchetti
As part of the annual event held by the US embassy, American celebrity chef Emily Luchetti will be in Bahrain for a five-day visit.
Luchetti, currently working as the Chief Pastry Officer for Big Night Restaurant Group in USA, will begin her visit tomorrow.
During her stay, she will hold a series of cooking demonstrations using US-made products at venues across the Kingdom.
She will meet a number of successful Bahraini cooking entrepreneurs and will talk to students and youth about how to become successful entrepreneurs.
Luchetti will also hold live cooking classes and visit restaurants as well as Bahrain Institute for Hospitality and Retail.
Several American manufacturing companies including Mondelez International and the Coca-Cola Bottling Company will also participate in the activities planned.
Yet another attraction is the bike riding event scheduled at the Endura Sports Centre in Zallaq.
Lia Wright, President of the American Women’s Association
“Unfortunately, the event at LuLu Supermarkets has been postponed for a further date. We don’t know whether we will do it and when. I hope to see everyone at our Snowflake Craft Fair fundraising event on November 19.”
Hisham Arafat, Regional Manager (Middle East & North Africa), Milliken Design Inc
“Discover America week introduces a variety of traditional American attractions to Bahrain. Activities include Hollywood movies, American products from selected stores, American cuisine and sports events.
“These events will be suitable to different age groups and to the cosmopolitan society of Bahrain. It will bring awareness on American culture. I look forward to attending these events and to learn about America from various perspectives.”
Dr. George Cheriyan, CEO of American Mission Hospital (AMH)
“Discover America has brought about awareness and opportunities through collaboration between USA and Bahrain. This partnership was established by two people of two different states through the establishment of AMH over a period of 400 years. Today, this relationship is vibrant and the mutual benefits are realised through collaboration in both commerce and in other commercial activities.”
Daniel Taylor, Chief Financial Officer, First Bahrain
“This is a special occasion to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the free trade agreement between Bahrain and the USA. This agreement is one of just 14 trade agreements entered into by the USA, signifying the special relationship enjoyed between these two great nations. This elevates Bahrain in its international status and in particular, indicates how much the USA respects Bahrain for its leadership in respect to intellectual property, human rights and labour practices.
“On a personal level as an American and long-term Bahraini resident, I have great love for both of these countries. For me, the FTA reflects this deep bond. As a consumer, I have certainly enjoyed the increasing number and availability of US products through the years.
“However, even more than seeing American products here, I was most impressed a year ago when my mother, living in Los Angeles, reported that she had just purchased a set of Ralph Lauren bed sheets at a store in California and after she brought them home, she noticed that label proudly displayed that the sheets had been ‘Made in Bahrain!’ That was a pretty special day!”
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