Some Good Ol Bahraini Press

I was recently asked to speak as part of a panel discussion for AISEC @ the Polytechnic University in Bahrain. I have been lucky enough to give a string of lectures in London, Kuwait, Bahrain, and have conduced seminars and workshops, but I have never been part of a panel discussion. It was really exciting seated next to inspiring people like Ali Hassan and Khalid Qaoud and discussing the global mindset of Bahraini youth. It was an intense one hour and half discussion and I would gladly take up the opportunity again to share my view on the matter.

Pecha Kuch-ing

Seeing as I am watching Arsenal vs Man City with my brothers and stationed on the couch, me being the multi-tasker I am, think it would be a super idea to share some images from my debut at Pecha Kucha Bahrain which was held in the Shaikh Ebrahim Center.

Ouuwwchh..almost a goal by Nasri.. jezuz..

Anyways so Pecha Kucha was a pretty cool experience and the first time I got to share my work with an audience in my town. Here are some pretty cool pics taken by Bader Kamal, design extraordinaire who's only 20 years old and is now part of the Obai and Hill family.

Feedback for my presentation was great seeing as I perfected my timing and rehearsed loads before I went! Obai and Hill also had the pleasure of designing the Pecha Kucha poster for the event. More info on it here on our site.

My new home

Some great photos of our new stunning offices in the Bahrain Financial Harbour. We are very lucky to move into the H3Sixty space for our first office. It will be almost two months now since we moved in and it has been such a great experience so far. I love having breakfasts in the kitchen, and using all our conference spaces for our meetings. I am really looking forward to introduce the new H3sixty project which will be held in our office lounge, along with a new entrepreneurship program for budding businessmen. Watch this space folks!

The conference room, chillout areas

The reception area and golf putt

The lounge area

The kitchen

My TV first

I finally have a few hours set aside to catch up with my blogging. My life has seemed to take off in such a rapid rate since I made the move back home. One of the most exciting developments of my career was to appear on live television for the very first time. Even though Hala Bahrain is a local morning show, it was still an incredible experience to be able to discuss my work and recent project developments on a live show for the very first time. I had to be on set at about 8 am where I got makeup and hair done. I was terrified and really nervous, it was insane. Everyone was a little worried including Duaa my PR director who was running around getting me water and trying to find me biscuits to calm me down. I had written all my potential answers in Arabic the night before and practiced all night with my mom and after that by myself in front of the mirror.

But as soon as they were ready for slot, I walked into the studio away from the chaos of hair and makeup into the complete silence of the studio. It was fantastic. Once on the large couch I relaxed and just tried to have a conversation with Noor , the presenter. My Arabic was not as good as I hoped, but I remember feeling so great afterwards and scheming how to get on TV again. I really want to thank everyone who saw the show from Kuwait, Saudi, Oman, and all my Bahraini buddies who showed support by texting/facebooking/emailing.

More to come on Obai and Hill projects!

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One Fine Day

Probably the most awaited post of the history of this blog.
I really struggled to find great images for this movie.
I love this movie till death do us part.
Am listening to this track right now
Natalie Merchant's One Fine Day