EDxAhliaUniversity is an independently organized TED event supported by Ahlia University and is the first TEDx university event held in Bahrain. An initiative that brings together a diverse group of intellects, cultural enthusiasts, thinkers and innovators to surface ideas worth spreading.
The event’s theme is based on the prefix Re-, to create one’s own version of an existing something (re-create, re-contruct, re-design). A hundred used books were distributed to individuals and organizations as part of the Re-create Challlenge to be re-created or re-designed. We were very excited to take part in this brief and accepted the challenge!
We wanted to create something that was both functional and decorative for our office, reminding us to constantly re-invent and re-innovate. We took on the idea of creating a lamp that also serves as a modern interpretation of a Christmas tree (given the festive season). We wanted to create something that we could continue to reinvent as the occasion saw fit so the lamp shade was ideal for this.
Besides that, we as a team also wanted to focus on collaboration as a creative agency – creating something that everyone contributed to.
We are elated to announce that we will be working with one of the GCC’s most successful restaurant chains – Yum Yum Tree Restaurants!
First established in 1996 at the prime location of Exhibition Road in Hoora, Yum Yum Tree has become a household name in Bahrain. Based on the concept of an international-style food court – Yum Yum Tree provides customers with a novel concept of a “restaurant within a restaurant”. Customers are invited to sit down, relax and enjoy a variety of cuisines ranging from east to west in a comfortable family friendly atmosphere.
Served fast and hot the food is prepared right before the customer’s eyes in a 5-star yet at a very affordable price. Our tasty meals are a welcome and convenient break in any busy day. Indoor children’s play areas and video games enhance the Yum Yum Tree experience that has a little something for everyone.
Yum Yum Tree is proud to serve customers in over 140 outlets across the gulf, along with 15,000 happy customers every day.
Yum Yum Tree encompasses the following concepts:
- Vanellis
- Subway
- Tandori
- Teriyaki Experience
- Pad Thai
- Sushi Shop
- Kim Chi
- Sukiyaki
- Al Mangal
- Cultures
- Tiki-Ming
- FranxSupreme
- Tutti Frutti
- Eastern Gourmet
- Koryo
- Koya
Stay tuned for further updates and be sure to follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
O Talent is Bahrain’s first talent agency that provides the newest and most innovative techniques of branding and strategic PR for our influencers to gain exposure, expand their audience reach, and help them be discovered. O Talent is the one-stop-shop for personalities across all professions including bloggers, fashion designers, athletes, models, comedians, writers, musicians, and many more to showcase their talent and gain the opportunity to collaborate with companies and other influencers for events and projects.
During O Talent’s brief period of operations, the firm has managed to sign several talents across many industries including Bahraini Fashion stylist and blogger Duaa Zainal, lifestyle blogger Mara Mostafa, Michigan-based blogger Winnie Détwa, Bahraini fashion bloggers The Syeda Sisters, Australian lifestyle blogger Georgina Jensen, Kuwaiti blogger Dana Al Owaisi, Bahraini sports nutrition practitioner Mohammed Saad, and Bahraini fashion designer Reem Buqais-Rivera.
For more information regarding O Talent or our influencers, please visit www.otalent.me or email pr@obaiandhill.com
Following relocation to a stunning 440 square meter showroom in Amwaj Islands, Lightex Bahrain has cemented its status as one of Bahrain’s premier lighting and furniture showrooms. Housing over 12 luxury brands including Flos, Molteni, Dada, Vistosi and Lutron, the space boasts a wide variety of high-end furniture, kitchen systems and lighting fixtures. Lightex is dedicated to offering the best interior furnishings, home design resources and smart home solutions.
Initially established as lighting specialists, Lightex was born out of a desire to help customers find the right lights, showing them the best way to light their homes, whether they live in a studio or a palace. After developing a well deserved reputation for their expertise, reasonable pricing, as well as extensive and stylish selection of lighting, and excellent customer service – they then decided to expand in to home furnishings as well.
Lightex also specializes in large-scale commercial projects, and has recently completed a grandiose installation for the infamous Four Seasons Hotel, opening later this year in Bahrain Bay.
“We are immensely proud of our commercial projects and collaborations, because it gives us an opportunity to display our work for everyone to see – almost like a travelling museum. These projects are never easy to complete – a lot of long nights, hard work and planning go into every single detail, but regardless they are some of the most satisfying moments to see it complete” – said Lightex designer and representative, Fatima.
At the Lightex showroom, customers also have access to a bespoke service. Whether clients seek simple branding on a desk or furniture for a unique space, Lightex can fit the requisite. At Lightex, the customers can have it their own way.
Lightex is located at Meritas House next to Choueifat School in Amwaj Islands and is open from 9AM to 7PM, Sunday through Thursday.
Call +973 16014455 today to schedule a tour of the facilities or for more information.
For more information on Lightex or the brands that they represent, shoppers can visit their newly launched website at www.lightex.com.bh
Al A’ali Thinks Pink!
Al A’ali Shopping Complex Launches Breast Cancer Awareness Week
OCTOBER 2014 – Manama, Bahrain: Al A’ali Shopping Complex in collaboration with Think Pink Bahrain announces the launch of an exciting campaign under the title “Al A’ali Thinks Pink!” The campaign entails a week full week of exciting activities to help raise awareness for a worthy and honorable cause including a Walk-a-Thon as well as two “Bike for Breast Cancer” stations situated around the complex. The activities of the week encompassed a new approach of melding health and fitness with Breast Cancer Awareness, in line with Think Pink Bahrain’s new ethos and strategy for the year.
Shoppers and passers by at Al A’ali Shopping Complex can visit one of two Bike for Breast Cancer stations in the complex. The stations, located at gate 2 near Swirl Café and in the mini atrium near Café Lilou, respectively, allow shoppers to challenge friends and colleagues to see who can cycle the longest.
Both stations are outfitted with top of the range stationary exercise bikes, generously provided by FIT Gym and Spa. A fun photo booth and polaroid cameras are also available along with a series of appropriately pink props to adorn participants who wish to take photos.
“We are so excited to have collaborated with Think Pink Bahrain for this event and charity fundraiser. Staying active is sometimes hard in Bahrain’s heat, which is why we were delighted to set up the bike for breast cancer stations indoors. We hope to make this an annual campaign moving forward” said Shafeeka Fakier, Centre Manager at Al A’ali Shopping Complex.
The pledge is just 1 BD per kilometer, and all proceeds will go towards Think Pink. Prizes will also be given for the longest distances cycled throughout the week – this is definitely an opportunity not to be missed.
Located in the Seef district, the Al-Aali Shopping Complex, with its plush vicinities, sophisticated atmosphere and abundance of labels, beckons all of the Kingdom’s shoppers to participate in this year’s Al A’ali Thinks Pink Campaign which will be running from the 18th until the 25th of October For more information, please call 17581000, and don’t forget to follow the complex on Instagram @alaalishoppingcomplex.
For media enquiries, please contact:
Obai & Hill
Design and PR Agency
Zainab Alebrahim
PR and Events Coordinator
www.obaiandhill.com
zainab@obaiandhill.com
17536092
SEPTEMBER 18TH 2014 – Manama, Bahrain:
The Design District group in collaboration with T&J Vestor announce the launch of the esteemed Missoni Home concept into Bahrain after a grand opening launch event that took place on the 18th of September.
The space, located in on the Ground Floor, new extension of the prestigious Al Aali Shopping complex, offers a view of the multicolored world of Missoni Home extending over 160 square meters of lifestyle, furnishing and outdoor products displayed alongside the world- famous brand’s classic panorama of home textiles and linen. This is a full-immersion experience of Missoni Home’s kaleidoscopic colors and designs, packed with ideas and décor proposals and the chance to experience textures and materials. The space promises to be a point of reference for design professionals and brand lovers with discerning taste in the Kingdom.
Carrying the unmistakable geometric pattern and ethnic élan of the over-arching brand, Missoni Home holds true to the very same values on which the Italian company was built. Sporting the effortless combination of patterns and bold colors, it is a true delight for the visual senses.
Designed by Rosita Missoni, and in production since 1983, the home collection is produced and distributed by T&J Vestor. This flawless collaboration between two family-owned businesses steeped in tradition and regarded as some of the best in their fields has translated into some of the finest and distinguishable pieces of furnishing available on the market.
Now producing everything from carpets, bathrobes and linen to throws and poufs, the home collection is large yet each item is perceptibly Missoni.
Taking inspiration from North Africa, Central Asia and South America, the collection on show at the Bahrain showroom truly embraces a fusion between east and west.
“It is such a wonderful experience to be absorbed in such a extraordinary palette of colors that inject an elegant and refreshing vibe of happiness into our daily lifestyle. Life is definitely a lot more interesting with color!” – said Basma Nass Creative Director of the Design District Group.
Located in the most elegant and sophisticated cities worldwide, a truly considered and intelligent approach to textiles color and to pattern pervades every Missoni Home collection. The team behind the brand approaches home wares in the same exacting, bespoke way it does fashion, by continuously adding, subtracting, tweaking, reinventing and developing tactile new weaves and new color combinations. Missoni Home develops pieces that are as dramatic in isolation as they are layered and grouped together.
“I am especially pleased to announce the opening of Missoni Home in Bahrain, as I believe this will be a true crowning jewel in the interior scene here in Bahrain. Missoni Home is a dynamic and exciting concept that I am honored to be able to help bring to the Kingdom of Bahrain”– said Feryal Nass, CEO of the Design District Group.
Located in the Seef district, the Al-Aali Shopping Complex, with its plush vicinities, sophisticated atmosphere and abundance of luxury labels, beckons the crème de la crème of the Kingdom’s shoppers. Those looking to visit the Missoni Home store in Al A’ali Shopping Complex should head to the Ground Floor, new extension and should expect nothing less than the utmost elegance and style in line with the world-famous fashion’s brand’s illustrious status. Missoni Home also relaunched it’s showroom in the KSA, which was inaugurated by his excellency the mayor of Jeddah Dr Hani Aborass On Tuesday September 16th.
ABOUT MISSONI
Tied to the aesthetic innovation and technical invention that have always changed the identity of knitwear, Missoni is one of the best known, loved and recognized fashion and design brands in the world. Missoni style is the result of a partnership between two people. Tai and Rosita decided to set up a knitwear business in the sixties, and were soon at the cutting edge of Italian fashion. Missoni inaugurated and affirmed an unmistakable way of dressing and living: with a colorful “put-together” of zigzag motifs, stripes, waves and slub yarns in a patchwork of geometric and floral jacquard. The couple started a family and their children Vittorio, Luca and Angela, the brand’s creative director since 1996, grew up in direct contact with their parents’ work. Closely involved with the business, they took on increasingly responsible roles, becoming co-creators in a project that continues to seduce and excite today. Missoni is now one of the best representatives of Italian fashion and design excellence around the world. With its pioneering multicolored aesthetic vision, it continues to influence the contemporary lifestyle, thanks also to the success of the Missoni Home line.
VYU Studios – Shaking up the photography experience in Bahrain!
RIFFA – June 2014: Vyu Studios is a high-end professional photography and videography studio, founded based on a mission to revolutionize the photography experience in Bahrain. A far cry from the average 15-minute photography studio, Vyu Studios boasts a fully outfitted studio in the heart of Riffa. They first opened their doors in 2011 and have been dedicated to providing exemplary service and truly elevating the local standards of photography ever since.
The founders drew their inspiration from an unsatisfactory experience with international, as well as local, photographers, and wanted to provide a service that was reliable, trustworthy and high quality. Hence, the types of equipment used are a wide variety of advance technologies that encompasses full HD video cameras, HDSLR cameras, in house printing facilities, and a blue ray option for its videos.
“Our vision is to enhance the photography business in the Kingdom through usage of advanced technology, a staff that enjoys a high quality of service and an eye for capturing the good times in a special occasion, to keep as a visual memory for years to come” Said one of the founders during a visit to their studio.
Vyu Studios specializes in weddings, engagement, as well as Henna parties. It’s qualified staff is trained to start coverage as soon as wedding preparations begin, covering every minor detail, reflecting the luxury and thinking out of the box for creative angles. However, this does not stop the ambitious founders from widening the range of expertise to cover other events such as launching events, birthdays and collaborate with local initiatives, such as fashion designer Reem Buqais, for The Bow Tie Project, as well as local designer by Farah and international food chain Vapiano.
Vyu Studios embodies the leadership in Bahraini citizens to take initiative and work by values such as experience, efficiency, perfection in service and most importantly protection of client interests through embracing their privacy.
To see some of the studio’s work, follow them on instagram @vyustudios, or Facebook: VYU Studios. For further details on the services they provide, call +973 1777 0323 or visit Villa 973, Block 915, 1516 Road No 1516, Riffa, during the hours between 10:00 am – 6:30 pm Monday to Thursday, 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm on Saturday, and 10:00 am – 6:30 pm on Sunday, where their friendly staff would be more than delighted to assist you.
About Vyu Studios
Bahrain’s premier high-end professional photography and videography studio, that specializes in weddings, events coverage, and lifestyle photography. They first opened their doors in 2011 and have been dedicated to providing exemplary service and truly elevating the local standards of photography ever since.
For press inquiries please contact:
17770323
Faiza AlSaeed, is the first artist in Bahrain to focus on the craft of mosaic design. Her love for mosaic deepened when she met and learned from legendary British mosaic artist Emma Biggs in London. Finding her passion in mosaic made her realize that a person doesn’t have to be an excellent painter or illustrator to be an artist.
Faiza is the first local designer to have her designs displayed in the furniture store ‘Mood’ in Enma Mall. The launch event of her collection at Moods was a success with everyone from art lovers to press curious to know more about mosaic. In light of this success and much interest in the art of mosaic Faiza will be giving a two day mosaic workshop at Riyadat mall on the 12th and 13th of September.
Hurry up and book your seat! It will be an enjoyable and productive weekend spent with Faiza herself. Email Zainab@obaiandhil.com to book your space.
Salad Boutique is originally a Kuwaiti franchise founded in 2009, it opened in Bahrain in 2011. It is a family owned business owned by six sisters who share the passion of offering good fresh food to their customers. Salad Boutique is the result of the owners’ bold imagination and creative concept of food and service.The restaurant is differentiated by its extensive “salad as main course” menu. They offer all kind of appetizers, and soups. They serve all day western and eastern breakfast, and for lunch, they proud themselves by serving a wide range of salads, sandwiches, mini burgers and risottos. Party platters and deserts are also available as Salad Boutique aims to be an all-purpose restaurant. For drinks, they offer fresh juices and innovative energy drinks that are made from fresh fruits.
At Salad Boutique , they love creating food that appeals to all. Their quality and passion is what intrigued us the most. We consider Salad Boutique ‘a piece of art’, and art is boundless and universal. Conceived and established in a tiny country, we pursue a dream – to take Salad Boutique beyond the borders of Kuwait and into the global arena.
We are glad to say that they are now one of our clients. We look forward to working with them as we can sense their creativity and innovation. We also highly regard their values of giving back to the community, inspiring others and serving healthy yet luxurious food.
Mai Almoayyed, better known as The Makeup Manual and one of our most passionate clients, has taken extreme measures to pursue her passion and follow her dream. The extent of our excitement was unmeasurable when she approached us in order to help her rebrand and work on her website. Her website now features product reviews, new collections, make-up tips, how to’s and random makeup-talk. On a daily basis, she tests new products and informs her visitors of what is good and what is not. We were able to redesign her logo and insure that her website better incorporates the brand identity.
Recently Mai was able to open her Makeup Academy, a dream come true and the next step in her makeup and teaching career. The venue consists of a spacious classroom to teach the various methods & techniques of professional makeup. The space also showcases numerous makeup & skincare brands for customer purchase. We are proud of Mai’s success and we’re glad to see Obai and Hill mentioned in the video she played at the grand opening which conveyed her success story.
The Makeup Manual’s state-of-the art professional and modern makeup studio is now open in Sugaya close to Tala centre and Mothercare. We’d highly recommend you pay her a visit!
