Ramadan Kareem It’s the holy month of fasting, abstinence and getting closer to God. Also the month where we all have a valid excuse to work less too. We give you the guide to the best Iftars in Town. Another interesting interview we have is of Murad Al Ramadan, the Managing Director of Takhzeen. They are bringing self-storage solutions to the Kingdom. It is quite an interesting facility, to say the least. Did you know that Bahrain leads the MENA region in Economic Freedom? Well, now you do! And we have two brilliant academics breaking down the concept explaining how Bahrain has managed to be a leer in the region. As usual this month we have also interviewed a number of entrepreneurs who have introduced unique products and services that will definitely make our lives easier. If you know an entrepreneur who is doing brilliant work, do let us know. You can reach out to us via FB & Twitter. Until then, Happy Reading! Dilraz Kunnummal
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