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Royal Bahrain Concours Returns for 2026

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A Celebration of Automotive Elegance, Luxury Lifestyle and Global Collecting Culture

Natasha Dury

Few automotive events in the region capture the spirit of elegance, exclusivity, and collector culture quite like the Royal Bahrain Concours. Following the success of its inaugural edition, the prestigious event will return to the spectacular Royal Golf Club in November 2026, once again transforming Bahrain into a gathering point for some of the world’s rarest and most exceptional automobiles.

Held under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Royal Bahrain Concours has rapidly established itself as the GCC’s premier Concours d’Elegance. More than simply an automotive showcase, the event blends collector culture, luxury hospitality, design, and lifestyle within an atmosphere of refined sophistication.

Set against the manicured landscapes of the Royal Golf Club in Riffa, the 2026 edition will expand into a richer two-day experience following overwhelming demand from collectors, partners, enthusiasts, and international guests. The concours will once again bring together an extraordinary selection of collector cars alongside leading regional car clubs, global automotive personalities, luxury brands, and curated hospitality experiences.

Organised by Thorough Events W.L.L. in partnership with the Bahrain Tourism & Exhibitions Authority (BTEA), the event reflects Bahrain’s growing prominence as a destination for premium lifestyle experiences and world-class motoring events. Under the leadership of BTEA Chief Executive Officer Sara Ahmed Buhiji, the Kingdom continues to strengthen its position as a regional hub for luxury tourism, culture, and international events.

James Brooks-Ward, Chairman of the Royal Bahrain Concours, described the response to the inaugural edition as exceptional, noting that enthusiasm from collectors and visitors across the GCC and beyond exceeded expectations. With tickets now officially live for the 2026 edition, anticipation is already building around what promises to be one of the region’s standout luxury lifestyle events of the year.

Beyond the concours lawn itself, the event celebrates the wider culture surrounding exceptional automobiles, craftsmanship, heritage, design, engineering, and the emotional connection that defines collector motoring. Combined with Bahrain’s renowned hospitality and elegant setting, the Royal Bahrain Concours offers an experience that feels both international and distinctly Gulf in character.

Sara Ahmed Buhiji, CEO of BTEA, noted that the event now forms an important part of Bahrain’s premium events calendar, contributing not only to tourism but also to the wider hospitality, retail, and entertainment sectors while reinforcing Bahrain’s reputation as a preferred destination for high-value experiential travel. The Royal Bahrain Concours is fast becoming one of the Middle East’s most desirable gatherings for collectors, enthusiasts, and lovers of automotive artistry.

Capillary Technologies Appoints Vikram Bhat as Chief Product Officer

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Vikram has held key leadership roles in Myntra, Oracle and Abof across the US and APAC region

Capillary Technologies, a leading SaaS company which helps brands stay ahead of the digital evolution, has appointed Vikram Bhat as Chief Product Officer. Bhat will be at the helm of affairs for an ever-increasing product portfolio of AI powered consumer engagement, eCommerce and consumer data platform.

In his role as CPO, Bhat will work closely with global customers and the product ream to deepen the focus on consumer engagement and eCommerce products, scale up the AI powered InStore solution and launch a number of new products in the consumer data space. His efforts will translate to scale the growth for Capillary Technologies and achieve the set revenue benchmarks for the years to come.

“Our mission is to be the leading product enabler for enabling more than 400 brands with visible ROI and tangible growth. Bhat joins our team at the right time as we gear up to expand our product and technology portfolio. AI and Consumer Data Platforms are some of the big focus areas for us and I am confident that Vikram can deliver products, which can unlock tremendous growth for retail and consumer product companies,” said Aneesh Reddy Co-Founder and CEO, Capillary Technologies.“We expect Bhat to have a substantial impact in Capillary as he brings with him a stellar record of launching successful technology products and driving growth in organizations to an appreciable scale. He will play a key role in Capillary as we accelerate our internal growth and continue to offer superior products for retailers to be customer ready.”

Bhat comes with close to two decades of experience in product strategy, management and business consulting encompassing domains such as retail, financial services, hi-tech and education.

“I’m thrilled to be a part of such a dynamic organization like Capillary at a time when the region is experiencing a retail digital transformation,” said Bhat. “Over the years, the company has scaled at a phenomenal level and I see great resonance and value in building consumer-centric solutions, which is where all the focus is going to be. The industry is already witnessing the impact of AI and ML throughout the customers journey – ranging from generating real time insights or realising the true 1:1 personalisation at scale. I look forward to building products that leverage deep insights derived from a unified view of consumers to drive conversion, engagement and loyalty metrics for our enterprise customers.”

Prior to joining Capillary Technologies, he was the Chief Product Officer at Lendingkart. With a strong understanding of the online commerce industry, Vikram has also stewarded product development teams as the Chief Product Officer at Myntra, ABOF and Lendingkart. In his previous organisations, he has been instrumental in launching innovative ideas such as shoppable fashion stories, virtual trial rooms, AI assistant-led shopping, and instant return-refund flows.

Vikram holds a B.Tech in Computer Engineering from the National Institute of Technology, Karnataka and an MBA in Operations and Finance from Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad.

HONOR 20 PRO arrives with benchmark camera capabilities

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With the Phenomenal Holographic Design of HONOR 20 PRO, #CaptureWonder and cease your everyday magic moments with the AI quad camera

 

HONOR, the leading smartphone brand, today announced the commercial availability of the highly-anticipated HONOR 20 PRO during the launch event in the UAE. HONOR 20 PRO available in attractive Phantom Black and Phantom Blue colors,kicks off its official sales from 2ndAugust 2019 across all channels at 1999 AED.

HONOR 20 PRO is all set to create a stir in the region with its benchmark camera capabilities as it accorded 111 points by DxOMark, the 2ndhighest score attained by any smartphone, the gold standard benchmark for camera quality in the industry.

“We live in a very digitalized and hyper-connected world, where your smartphone is your primary gateway to a world of endless possibilities,” said Chris Sun Baigong, President of HONOR MEA. “The HONOR 20 PRO has reimagined the smartphone camera in ways that were not possible a decade ago, allowing professional photographers and enthusiasts to express their creativity and capture their life moments in ultra-clarity, low-lit environment and in beautiful detail.”Complements stylish lifestyles with its exquisite and fashionable design

Chris Sun Baigong, President of HONOR MEA.JPG

The HONOR 20 PRO redefines the user experience by becoming the first product in HONOR’s history to introduce the world’s first Dynamic Holographic glassback, which is crafted through an industry-first Triple 3D Mesh technology. As light passes through the glassback, light is reflected and refracted in all directions resulting in a mesmerizing and depth-inducing optical effect that sets the HONOR 20 PRO apart from its predecessors.

A pro-grade camera experience with 2nd Highest DxOMark score
The HONOR 20 PRO’s impressive score puts it in close competition with other smartphone heavyweights and this commendable achievement can largely be attributed to the company’s relentless pursuit of innovation. As the latest member of the HONOR N-Series range, the HONOR 20 PRO embodies the pinnacle of innovation and cements the brand’s leadership in smartphone design. This is the first time in the history of the brand to introduce a flagship device that comes equipped with a Sony IMX586 48MP AI Quad Camera and industry-largest f/1.4 wide aperture. In the most recent OTA (over-the-air) upgrade, HONOR 20 PRO also comes with Ultra-High ISO Sensitivity, which provides a better low-light photography experience.