bahrainthismonth.com | MAY 2025 7 CONTENTS May 2 25 NTS Design with Purpose Nicholas Bonaventure, CEO of international architecture firm nicholas, shares how his Bahrain-based practice blends design excellence with regional understanding to shape environments that work for people and the planet. Nurturing Future Mavericks James Batts, Principal of Nadeen School, shares how the institution’s commitment to individuality, innovation and inclusion is creating a generation of learners ready to thrive in a rapidly changing world. Steering the Legacy Mark Herbert, the newly-elected Chairman of the British Club of Bahrain, shares his vision for the historic institution as it celebrates its 90th year. 25 30 22 WOMAN THIS MONTH Threads of Identity Mankemin Diomandé-Hübler, founder of Makenzy Creations, weaves culture, creativity and craftsmanship into every handmade crochet and macramé design – celebrating individuality through wearable art rooted in heritage and heart. In Her Shoes As a talented and successful woman in the marketing industry, Complex Director of Marketing, The Westin & Le Méridien Bahrain, Cristalyn Pastrana, has much wisdom to share. Let’s take a walk in her shoes. 64
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