July 2017 www.womanthismonth.com news 8 July in Focus Beat Beach Music Festival at Coral Bay will see DJ Lil L headlining the party with her enthralling, lively sounds. Hailing from Scotland, she channelled her love and passion for hip hop music by trying her hand on the decks. Her popularity grew as she played alongside the likes of Tinie Tempah, Rita Ora and Jason Derulo. Lil L will be joining nearly 20 talented acts at the event on June 30. Tickets are priced at BD10 for ladies and BD15 for men. Call 66 331-366. Adventure Galore Registration for an excursion to the mystical Siwa Oasis in Egypt, being led by Bahraini tour guide Hessa Al Rumaihi,will open in July. Nature enthusiasts will be able to explore the lush desert environment while staying at an eco-lodge called Taziry. Also up for grabs is the historical full moon festival, views of natural salt lakes and sunsets in various breathtaking landscapes. The trip is set to take place in October this year. For more information, email: [email protected]. Big 30 Celebration Sneha, a school for kids with special needs run by the Indian Ladies Association, is celebrating its 30th anniversary with year-long festivities to mark the occasion. A family day has already been hosted for students and their families. After the summer break, children will be involved in three back to back events - the Sneha writing competition, sports day and an art exhibition. An assisted art painting exhibition is schedule for November, set to showcase and sell 80 paintings made by the children. The events will culminate with the annual day in December. Game Point The 37th National Sports Federation’s General Assembly made its mark and selected a new board of directors for the Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC) for the 2017-2020 term. Amongst those re-elected were Shaikha Hayat Al Khalifa, bagging votes from representatives of 28 sports federations to keep her post as board member. She is also the president of the Bahrain Table Tennis Association. Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa and Ali Isa Eshaqi all retained their seats at the board for another four-year period. Tech Boost Tech-savvy women can rejoice as the path to achieving their start-up dreams is looking more attainable. The Central Bank of Bahrain announced the creation of a regulatory sandbox that will allow start-ups and financial tech firms to test and experiment their banking ideas without first going through the licensing process that can be lengthy and costly. Eligibility is based on innovation and customer benefit in addition to having the intention and the ability to deploy the service in Bahrain after the sandbox period ends. The Bahrain Summer Festival returns with an amazing line-up including the Thai Kings troupe, Latino musicians El Gato Negro, A Passage to Bollywood dance troupe, Palestinian singer Yacoub Shaheen and many others. Visit bahrainsummer.bh Summer Fun Hip Beats What’s on our radar this month?
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