(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) The Domain Bahrain opens its doors on first day of Eid
The soft opening of the locally-operated luxury hospitality brand, The Domain, will take place on Eid Al Fitr. ۬Located in Manama's diplomatic area, the sleek 36-storey, brand new 131-keys social club and boutique hotel is a new cutting-edge hospitality concept in the Middle East that focuses on sociability, entertainment and technology. The Domain lives up to its slogan 'stay, work, play' as it embodies business and leisure. Media, entertainment, technology, style and sociability are all embedded into one luxury, innovative experience. The social element will be omnipresent throughout the hotel giving guest the opportunity to stay, eat, work, relax, try new things and meet new friends at The Domain either as a regular guest or through the club's membership.
Alba reports ۬H1 and Q2 ۬2013 results
Aluminum Bahrain Company (Alba) has announced positive H1 and Q2 2013 results as Alba increased its sales by 1.9 per cent year-on-year.
It was due to a focused marketing strategy while production rose by tow per cent year-on-year on the back of strong operational improvements.
Physical premiums remain strong and value-added products accounted for 66 per cent of total shipments versus 65 per cent in H1 2012
Motorfixations reality TV show concludes
A reality game show called Motorfixations launched recently on Bahrain TV as part of a reconciliation campaign to bring the community together in creative, competitive and morale-boosting manner concluded last week.
Aspiring mechanics regardless of race, nationality and gender, aged 18 and above were offered the chance to take part in a month-long motoring programme.
Cameras followed five teams of five-to-seven contestants on a journey to create a working car by restoring an old banger using materials recovered from a scrap yard. Viewers got to see the personalities and were able to realte with the participants throughout the reality TV series.
Motorfixations is the brainchild of Mayasem Communications and follows a recent reconciliation initiative entitled Wi7da Wa7da (one unity), best known for its 'caravan of peace' camels roving around the kingdom, helping to bring young people together who were caught up in last year's unrest.
Gulf Air strategy well on track
Gulf Air, Bahrain's national carrier, has announced its restructuring strategy was on track following a robust financial and operational performance in the first half of the year, ending on June 2013.
In the first two quarters of 2013, Gulf Air reduced its overall losses by over 50 per cent compared to the same period in 2012.
This achievement was realised primarily through a 26 per cent reduction in year-on-year costs across the organisation and bolstered by sound revenue results aided by a Q2 yield increase of over six per cent.
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