Raheel Battani 1 Letter from the Editor Explorer of the Month Name: Abu Abdallah Muhammad Ibn Jabr Ibn Sinan Al Battani Dear Islanders, Title: Al Battani Firstly, we would like to extend our warmest appreciation to everyone who has been an avid reader of our newsletter. We have seen an increase in readership since the beginning of 2015, and for that we would like to thank you, our readers, for the constant support. Birth: 858 Death: 929 Region: Turkey/Iraq Main Interests: Mathematics, Astronomy, Astrology Notable Ideas: Al Battani produced a number of trigonometrical relationships. He determined the solar year as being 365 days, 5 hours, 46 minutes and 24 seconds We have some really exciting events taking place this month. In coordination with Bahrain International Circuit and Red Bull Bahrain, Amwaj Islands will be hosting the first ever ‘Red Bull XFighters Jams Bahrain’, on April 2nd. For more information on all events, check out the inside of this issue or visit our website on www.amwaj.bh. Works: Al Battani’s major work is Kitab az-Zij, or the book of astronomical tables, also knows as az-Zij al- Sabi’. It was largely based on Ptolemy’s theory, and other Greco-Syriac sources, while showing little Indian or Persian influence. In his az-Zij, he provided descriptions of a quadrant instrument Happy Easter! Sincerely, The Amwaj Team Behind the Name | Raheel Residence “Raheel” means the beginning of your journey to ultimate luxury, a world filled with warmth and a captivating sea breeze that transforms your life into a wonderful relaxing trip to the most luxurious resorts, as the building is located here in Amwaj Islands, where serenity, tranquility and prosperity thrives. The building will be developed to cater the excessive needs of freehold residential units, specifically in the Amwaj area, which has increased recently. Raheel will be established on a plot area of approximately 800 square meters as a 6 storey building that contains 27 luxurious residential apartments. The building will contain a parking space on the ground floor in addition to first level with a capacity of 28 vehicles. Raheel will be consisting of two types of residential apartments, 1- bedroom and 2- bedroom. The building will contain four apartments with 1 bedroom, distributed on the 4 typical floor layouts (floors 2-5) with an area of approximately 72 square meters, starting from BHD66,000. Raheel will offer 23 luxurious 2-bedroom apartments with a variety of area choices that range from 92 to 122 square meters, starting from BHD79,000. Fifteen of those 2-bedroom apartments will offer a lovely sea view option. The types are designed to cope with the different needs and tastes of such properties, in addition to being established to attract several market segments from middle to high income categories. Moreover, a fully equipped gymnasium will be situated on the 6th floor, which will contain a sauna, steam room, and set of the latest gymnasium equipments. Furthermore, Raheel will also provide its residents with a swimming pool that will be situated on the top level floor to enjoy the warmth of the sun. 2 Red Bull XFighters Jams For the first time in Bahrain Red Bull X-Fighters Jams on April 2nd -3rd 2015 in Amwaj Islands For the first time in Bahrain, the best freestyle motocross show in the world, Red Bull X-Fighters Jams will take place in Amwaj Islands on April 2nd and 3rd. Four renowned International FMX athletes Nick de Wit (South Africa), Martin Koren (Czech Republic), Chris Brock (UK) and Julien Mannon (France) will perform jaw-dropping stunts leaving the audience in awe and cheering for more. going crazy for a crowd that has never seen FMX before. While the international elite pushes the boundaries of modern freestyle motocross in some of the most spectacular locations on the planet at the Red Bull X-Fighters World Tour, Red Bull X-Fighters Jams is a series of events that tour the globe offering thousands of people the opportunity to witness the best freestyle motocross action closer to home . Red Bull X-Fighters Jams Bahrain is in collaboration with the Bahrain International Circuit and in partnership with: Meritas Holding- Amwaj Islands- Hertel- and Max Media Co The biggest show in FMX history took place in Colombo, Sri Lanka (2010) with more than 200.000 spectators on side to see Daniel Bodin, Nick De Wit and a few other riders Facebook: www. facebook.com/redbull For more information on tickets, athletes and the event please visit: www.redbull.com/ xfightersjamsbh and follow the conversation #XFIGHTERS on Social Media: Twitter: @ redbullbahrain Instagram: @ redbullbahrain 3 Fit4Life Fit4Life is the GCC’s only 7-day allinclusive fitness retreat program! Are you looking to shed some extra pounds? Are you looking to live more healthily? Are you looking to step up your endurance and fitness level? Fit4Life will help you reach your goals! From Thursday-to-Thursday, groups of 6 to 20 Fit4Life guests will join up to 4 certified and experienced fitness instructors in luxury resort accommodation for a daily program of varied exercises, 5 healthy meals per day, daily optional lectures and seminars about fitness and nutrition and optional massages and spa treatments! Fit4Life is not a crash diet... it’s not a magic pill remedy... it’s a no-fads, no-gimmicks holistic program of healthy living and exercise to help you reach your weight-loss and fitness goals! All upcoming Fit4Life retreat dates are posted on http://www.fit-4.life/rates-and-dates and we welcome you to follow us on Instagram (@ Fit4Life_BH) and/or Facebook (www.facebook. com/fit4lifebh). Our mission is to get Bahrain moving and help everyone get healthy! Each retreat will cost BHD 550 (shared room) or BHD 700 (private suite) per week, and this includes your luxury resort accommodation, 5 healthy daily meals, training, equipment, seminars, lectures and all you need! To book your space (only 20 seats available per retreat), please visit www.fit-4.life/book-now or call +973 3965 2007 or +973 3642 2272. Stay healthy and keep fit! CONTACT INFORMATION Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.fit-4.life Phone: +973 3965 2007 or +973 3642 2272 3 4 Amwaj Marina Boat Show 2015 Al Osra Easter Egg Challenge Our new range is fresh, delicious, appetising, tempting and available - TO GO! Insta 5 Upcoming Events & Sessions Amwaj Photo APRIL 2-3 – Red Bull XFighters Jams- for the first time in Bahrain, a live show of Amwaj Notice Corner bike stunts will be held right here in Amwaj Islands, doors open at 6pm. For ticket information, visit redbull.com/xfightersjamsbh 3- Easter Brunch at the Dragon Resort- Muju Restaurant & Lounge will be hosting an Easter family brunch from 12pm -5pm. Enjoy traditional Easter goodies with a lavish Easter buffet, live cooking stations & unlimited beverages. Live entertainment from the Muju Duo will also take place throughout the afternoon, BD 25nett per person inclusive of food & beverages. For reservations, please call 16039800. 3- Funky Hats Party- bring your dancing shoe and your funky hats to a party at the Amwaj Marina. Doors will open at 9pm. For more information, please contact 3328 2727 4- Optimism Children’s Center Charity Marathon- at The Lagoon, 4-6pm 9-11 – Fit4Life Bootcamp – looking to get in shape before the summer? Make sure to register for the first of its kind health session for a full weekend of workouts and healthy snacks. For more details call 3965 2007 or email [email protected] 10- Freestyle Football- footy fanatics make sure to stop by The Lagoon from 3.30-10.30pm 17- Walk-a-thon by REKAAZ – around The Lagoon from 4-10pm 17- Cavalli Club World Tour Pop Up- in line with the F1 weekend, Muju Lounge and Restaurant at The Dragon Hotel and Resort will be hosting the prestigious Cavalli Club with a lineup of renowned DJs and artists. Call +973-66678666 to book your VIP table or to reserve your pre-sale entry tickets today! Board The Amwaj Security and Maintenance teams are responsible for the below. For leaks or blockage in a common area; contact Kamel on 3666 6007. Beach and road cleaning, damage on roads or pavements, fallen signboards or flags and garbage bins request, contact Niaz on 3315 6871. For construction site issues contact Roger on 3909 4842. For workers’ gate pass, contact Mohammed on 3943 4809. For pest control issues contact Verminex on 3920 4295. Traffic accidents can be reported to police on 199, medical emergency, ambulance or fire can be directed to 999, with the assistance of the Amwaj Security team. 24 – Palm Beach Party- don’t miss out on the opening at Amwaj Marina, please contact the main office on 1601 1160 27- Amwaj Book Club – resident book lovers are invited to attend at 7.30pm, please contact Suzanne 33109531 for more information and details on location Every Friday – The Muju Jazzy Brunch. Midday-5pm, this unique offer provides a splendid buffet selection, the glamorous Sushi counter and the extensive live cooking stations as well as choice of dining inside the lounge area, beside the private infinity pool or relaxing on the sun filled decking area, BD 25 net inclusive of food and beverages. For more information, contact Muju Lounge and Restaurant on 1603 9800 The Rules & Regulations document for Residents and Visitors is available from the Management of Amwaj Islands. Secure Services are responsible to manage the Security of the common areas of Amwaj. Mr. A.Rahim Ahmed, Head of Amwaj Security by Secure Services, can be reached on 36046011. Security Team’s contact details are: 33 530 223 during working hours, Sunday to Thursday 8am-5pm. 24-hour emergency telephone: 39 866 952 or email [email protected]. Photo of the month Congratulations to Soon Taek Kang who won a BD25 shopping voucher from Alosra Supermarket for April’s ‘Photo of the Month’ Competition with this picture! To participate, please send your photos to [email protected] Please make sure all photos entered for the competition are over 1MB in size to qualify for submission. 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