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MARCH 2021 2020 • Interview with Nuetels CEO Mr ISSUE 118125 islanderAMWAJ AUGUSTMARCH 2021 2020 • Interview with Nuetels CEO Mr. Mohamed Madan, Page 3 • Amwaj Islands Central Owners Association Updates, Page 5 • Link Center of Medical Excellence Hospital, page 3. • March events and offers, page 4. • The 3kg App, page 5. WWW.AMWAJ.BH 2 Letter from the Editor Dear Islanders, We have exciting news this issue, as Amwaj Islands We would like to remind our dear residents to follow gears up to be the location of the first of its kind the AIA Instagram page - @amwajassociation for up- medical excellence hospital in Bahrain. Link Medical to-date information as it becomes available. While Excellence Hospital is due to open in the first you are there, we would really appreciate it if you quarter of 2023, read on page 3 for more details. could take two minutes out of your busy schedules to answer a very short questionnaire, that can be This month also covers a new kind of app that’s been found on our bio on Instagram @amwajassociation recently launched in Bahrain. The 3kg app delivers / @amwaj_islands, and on our website www.amwaj. fresh produce to your doorstep with the touch of a bh. If you still have any questions, please feel free to button, read on page 5 to find out how. email us on [email protected]. Unfortunately, recent Ministry of Health reports on On a final note, happy Mother’s Day to all the COVID-19 has seen an increase in new cases. We urge beautiful mothers out there, who are doing their all our residents and visitors to continue complying absolute best every day. with all safety measures such as wearing a mask and social distancing, more importantly, if you Stay safe and well. come in contact with a positive case or experience Sincerely, symptoms, please contact 444. The Amwaj Team 3 Link Center of Medical Excellence Hospital Coming soon to Amwaj Islands The Link Center of Medical Excellence Hospital, strategically located in Muharraq Governate, at the entrance of Amwaj Islands, will be built on the healthcare facility guidelines of the Ministry of Health, NHRA and accreditation standards of the Joint Commission International (JCI). With patient safety and quality of health care the paramount training centre, plus a large sea view restaurant and open priority, but also ensuring rigorous standards of rooftop courtyard for the enjoyment of both patients, care and providing solutions for achieving peak staff and guests. performance. The interior design will provide a sense of security & safety Planned to open its doors to the public in Q3 2023, for staff, visitors and patients with high levels of comfort the $60,000,000 hospital project, headed by Project in both the internal and external spaces. Emphasis on Director Chris Woodrow, is already well into design balance, contrast, rhythm, scale & proportion, harmony stage with both leading local and international & unity and detail. With specific attention to lighting, specialist consultants. A Medical Steering acoustics, operational flow and the local culture. Committee has been appointed, with a team of very A sustainable building, with significant power planned highly experienced & respected Doctors to advise to come from solar panels situated on the roof of the on all medical related matters from the onset of the building. project. Link have already identified a highly specialised & Spaciously spread over four storeys, with a floor experienced medical team, both senior local and area of 38,000M2, the hospital includes over 100 leading international medical consultants, using state- inpatient rooms, 45 clinics, in excess of 400 car of-the-art specialised medical equipment, who will be parking spaces within the hospital building itself, a giving advanced care in specific medical specialities. An large ground floor reception, café, shops and offices. affiliation with an international medical centre is being worked on. The hospitals bio-medical areas comprise Emergency, Radiology, Laboratory, 5 surgery The hospital will serve the population of the Kingdom of theatres, CSSD, Labour & Delivery, NICU, CCU, ICU, Bahrain as being the referral hospital to several satellite Women & Children’s Centre, Physiotherapy, IVF, clinics around Bahrain Ophthalmology, ENT and large spacious patient, An international visiting consultant’s program from world- staff, family & support areas. renowned healthcare institutions will provide world-class A fully digital Center of Medical Excellence, with healthcare accessible to the local population of Bahrain touch screen wayfinding stations, automated guided and the rest of the GCC. vehicles and the very latest state-of-the-art medical Telemedicine Services incorporating the latest technology equipment. will be implemented to complement provision of All patient centre care is in spacious luxury private healthcare services to the local population and across the rooms, with views across our exquisite landscaping, GCC. tranquil azure sea and clear blue skies. There will be Mobile Healthcare Units will be developed to service patient / staff in-room computer systems, integrated patients at their homes, especially for old age and bedside using the most up-to-date technology. All immobile patients. inpatient rooms will feature a couch-style bed for The Link Center of Medical Excellence Hospital, will family or close relatives wishing to stay close. be setting new standards in medical excellence in the The Medical Center of Excellence will have a 500 M2 Kingdom of Bahrain and GCC. For more information on the above events, contact ART Rotana via email at fb.art@ rotana.com or call 16000111. 4 March 2021 The Art Hotel & Resort ST PATRICK'S DAY. Celebrate St Patrick’s Day with a delicious Irish-themed brunch at WU 12 Terrace in The Art Hotel & Resort on Friday, March 12. BD23 net per person, BD30 net including selected beverages, 12.30-3.30pm. MOTHER'S DAY. Treat your mum to a delightful Mother’s Day brunch around The Fountain 20 at The Art Hotel & Resort and enjoy tastefully selected dishes and live entertainment to make this day extra special, 12.30-4pm. BD23 net per person, BD30 net including unlimited house beverages. 50% for all ladies. TUESDAYS UNLIMITED SUSHI NIGHT. Feast your senses on delicious unlimited sushi every Tuesday from 7.00- 10.00pm at WU Terrace in The Art Hotel & Resort. BD14 net per person including a selected drink. THURSDAYS THURSDAY FISH MARKET. Calling all seafood lovers! Enjoy exquisite flavours from the sea at The Art Hotel & Resort Fish Market every Thursday from 7.00-10.30pm around The Fountain. BD23 net per person, BD30 net inclusive of selected beverages. EVERYDAY SUITE STAYCATION. Treat yourself to a lavish suite staycation at The Art Hotel & Resort, and enjoy in-room breakfast and dinner along with a bottle of selected beverage from the comfort of your suite. BD100 net on weekdays, BD120 net on weekends, valid until March 31st. EVERYDAY WINTER GETAWAY. Relax and rejuvenate with a night stay in The Art Hotel & Resort's luxurious rooms overlooking the stunning Amwaj Islands' beach, and enjoy a cosy breakfast in bed experience. BD49 net inclusive of service charge, VAT and tourism levy, valid until March 31st. For more information or orders, please contact +973 16000111 The Gulf Suites Hotel EVERYDAY GSH Meal Boxes. Hungry? GSH Amwaj lovers can enjoy 4-star dining hot, fast & fresh from our chefs, boxed & ready to go: 3 courses in 1 convenient box for a choice of cuisines, starting from BD5. Select your cuisine from the menu, call or WhatsApp your order on 33560468. Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Amwaj Islands THURSDAYS UNLIMITED BBQ WEEKENDS AT YA HALA ROOFTOP AND LOUNGE. ALL-YOU– CAN– EAT variety of & perfectly char-grilled steaks, shrimps, chicken skewers & more from 7:30pm to 11:30pm. BD 12 net per person including unlimited BBQ & soft drinks, BD 22 net per person including unlimited FRIDAYS BBQ & selected beverages. Call us on: +973 13600111 or email: fnb@ramada-manama-amwaj. com Healthy Salmon Meal Box, Ramada Hotel & Suites by The Art Hotel & Resort Gulf Suites Hotel Wyndham Amwaj Islands For more information on the above events, contact ART Rotana via email at fb.art@ rotana.com or call 16000111. 5 The 3kg App The 3kg app is the accepted within a 24-hour window first of its kind in after the order was placed if you are not satisfied with your order. The ST PATRICK'S DAY. Celebrate St Patrick’s Day with a delicious Irish-themed brunch at WU Bahrain, specializing 12 Terrace in The Art Hotel & Resort on Friday, March 12. BD23 net per person, BD30 net including in delivering high- app also allows you the convenience selected beverages, 12.30-3.30pm. quality, fresh of paying cash, card, BenefitPay or produce straight to your doorstep. online debit/credit. 20 MOTHER'S DAY. Treat your mum to a delightful Mother’s Day brunch around The Fountain The application is a ‘proudly The app aims to save you time and at The Art Hotel & Resort and enjoy tastefully selected dishes and live entertainment to make Bahraini’ premium fruits and money by eliminating the hassle of on the app with new items being this day extra special, 12.30-4pm. BD23 net per person, BD30 net including unlimited house vegetables online retail store, and shopping for fruits and vegetables, added frequently. beverages. 50% for all ladies. they deliver to Amwaj. while paying wholesale prices Also, being a ‘proudly Bahraini’ app, without having to compromise on 3kg supports local farmers with a TUESDAYS UNLIMITED SUSHI NIGHT. Feast your senses on delicious unlimited sushi every Tuesday from All you have to do is download the the freshness and quality of the dedicated section in the app for 7.00- 10.00pm at WU Terrace in The Art Hotel & Resort.
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