Today in Bahrain

Bahrain Drag Racing Club Round 3

Date : 10 Jan 4 pm - 13 Jan 11 pm 

Venue : Bahrain International Circuit- Sakhir

One of the most popular sports in the Kingdom of Bahrain The Bahrain Drag Racing Championship is the biggest drag racing series in the Gulf, attracting competitors from all over the region and beyond. Scores of fans turn up each round on multiple nights to enjoy head-to-head racing at its finest. The smell of burning rubber . The sound of screeching tyres. The sight of fine-tuned monsters roaring down the strip … it’s a true treat for the senses. The 2016/2017 season features five rounds. An average of 120 participants flock to BIC’s world-class quarter-mile drag strip for each event. The BIC drag strip is a member of the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Worldwide Network.

Teppan Tuesday

Time :  7 pm - 11:30 pm 

Venue : Bushido (restaurant & lounge) - Manama

Taking the meaning of the Japanese word “teppanyaki” to a whole new level is our amazing “Teppan Tuesday” culinary delight. For those of you wondering what teppanyaki actually is, the best way to answer that question is to come and taste it for yourself! The word teppanyaki is derived from teppan (iron plate) and yaki (grilled, pan-fried or broiled). What makes this cooking and eating experience so special is not only the fresh, flavourful ingredients, but the performance artistry of the teppanyaki chefs. In the blink of an eye, you’ll witness some of the most sophisticated skills as Bushido’s teppanyaki chefs masterfully chop, dice and season food with their simple tools of the trade: a knife, fork and two metal spatulas. As you watch the magnificent display of dexterity, the chefs will set the grill aflame to cook your meal and divide each diner’s portion from the teppan to the plate. As the food is prepared on the same surface that keeps it warm, meals are served as soon as they are ready. Watching the chefs prepare your food is only half the treat; the rest comes from the leisurely time spent eating your mouthwatering teppanyaki dishes. This one-of-a-kind meal is fun for all, whether couples, groups, or those celebrating a special occasion, like a birthday.

HALI BUSINESS LUNCH

Date: Till Jan 31

Venue: The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain

Welcome to the Land of Sensory delights - Dine like a Maharajah in Nirvana, where a world of sensory delights and authentic Indian cuisine will transport your palate to new heavens. Timings: Sundays to Thursdays, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

EXPLORATIONS, ENCOUNTERS AND REMEMBERED STORIES: 200 YEARS OF BRITISH -BAHRAINI RELATIONS 

Date: Ongoing till April 30

Venue: Bahrain National Museum 

The rise of piracy in the Arabian Sea in the 18th and 19th centuries resulted in a time of unrest that challenged prosperity and regional trade enterprise. In 1816, a friendly agreement between the British representatives in the Gulf and the Shaikhs of Bahrain secured the protection of shared interests.

The agreement was formalised in 1820 with the signing of a General Treaty of Peace, that ushered a new episode in the political and cultural history of both nations. Over the past 200 years, the nature of the British-Bahraini relationship has evolved and the ties between the two nations were strengthened. Above all, this relationship was shaped by varied explorations, encounters and personal stories. This exhibition draws on the first explorations of Bahrain and its archaeological landscape. It celebrates a few of those who have played a major role in bringing global attention to Bahrain.

By shifting the focus from artefacts to people and their documented encounters with local Bahrainis, we attempt to shed light on different perspectives of the bicentenary long British-Bahraini relationship.The exhibition is organised in collaboration with the British Council in Bahrain.