january 2015 - Capital Club Bahrain

MINESTRONE SOUP
(Serves 6 as a lunch and 10 as a starter)
1 carrot, peeled and diced
1 white onion, peeled and diced
1/2 leek, washed and diced
1 sticks of celery, washed and diced
1 courgettes, diced
1/2 handful of peas
1/2 handful of broad beans
1 handful of roughly chopped spinach
1 litres vegetable stock
1/2 medium potato, peeled and diced
30g cooked borlotti beans
1 tomato
30g cooked macaroni or other small pasta shape
Grated parmesan cheese to finish
Blanch, skin, deseed and dice the tomatoes.
Cook the onions gently on a low heat for a few 7 minutes, without colouring them,
then add the carrots and cook for a further 5 minutes.
Next add the celery, then the courgette, the leek, peas and broad beans and spinach,
cooking for a few minutes each time before adding the next veg.
When the last veg has been in for 3 minutes, add the stock, potatoes and borlotti
beans. Bring to the boil and then turn down and simmer until all the vegetables are
cooked.
Add the pasta, adjust the seasoning and mash the potato up a bit.
Finish with lots of grated parmesan. I like to mix in some basil pesto too!
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JANUARY 2015
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CAPITAL CLUB | New Executive Chef Arrival
CAPITAL CLUB | New Members & Club Events Calendar
Mr. Murad Al Ramadhan
H.E. Isa Al-Hammadi
Mr. John Nugent
Dr. Boutros Klink
Mr. Darius Daubaras
Mr. Gaby El Hakim
Mrs. Sandra Chaoul
Mr. Zeeshan Habib
Ms. Mariam Janahi
Mr. Sunil Joseph
Mr. Luis Maronese
Mr. Mir Rashid
Mr. Carlo Uzan
H.E. Alfonso Ferdinand Ve
Mrs. Caroline Belinda Ver
Mr. Ayat Sobeh
Mr. Ramzi ElEid
Mr. Faisal Al Qahtani
Mrs. Diana ElEid
Mr. Saleh Al Mahmoud
Mr. Waleed Kanoo
Ms. Alexandra Maffre De'b Mrs Rola Al Kanaan
Mrs. Mirza Henderson
Mr. Nicholas Roadnight
Mr. Ronald Henderson
Mr. Gagan Suri
Dr. Amy Bowzaylo
HE Alfred Simms-protz
Ms. Martine Maffre De Bau Mr. Michael Cunnigham
Mr. Simone Del Nevo
Mr. James Moore
Shaikha Hannah Al Khalifa Mrs. Rie Nonaka
Mr. Stefan Burch
Mr. Jaffer Rizvi
Mrs Jacqueline Burch
Mrs. Nida Rizvi
Mr. Mohamed Salaibeekh Mr. Oliver Banks
Mr. Faisal Al Shakwan
Mrs. Noora AlFaihani
Mr. Mutaib Al Hammam
Mr. Kamal Tabaja
Mr. Hamad AlHammam
FEBRUARY
1st Cook’n with Class
2ND @the Majlis
14TH Valentine Dinner
16TH Ladies Night
29TH Capital Heels
22ND Business Women Forum
24TH Member Appreciation
Reception
TBA - Field Trip to Hawar Island
TBA - F&B Event
MARCH
7th Cook’n with Class
7th @the Majlis
22nd Ladies Night
28th Capital Heels
24TH Member Appreciation
Reception
TBA - Traditional Arabic Night
TBA – Mothers ‘Day Lunch
TBA – Field Trip to Hawar
APRIL
4th Cook’n with Class
5th @ The Majlis
19th Ladies Night
25th Capital Heels
TBA Italian Night
TBA Easter Menu
TBA F&B Event
MAY
3rd @the Majlis
17th Ladies Night
25th Member Appreciation
Reception
26th The White Party
30th Capital Heels
TBA – Greek Night
TBA – F&B Event
Mr. Jaafar AlAkram
Mr. Usman Ahmed
Ms. Emma Ahmed
Mr. William Grieve
Mr. Thomas Hanzely
Mr. Ahmed Janahi
Mr. Kenan Nouwailati
Mr. Andras Peller
Mr. Ali Shaikh
Mrs. Ammara Sheikh
Mr./Prof. Pino Tese
Mrs. Hedwig Tese
Mr. Yousif Zainalabedin
Mr. Koussay Hammoudah
Mr. Juergen Horter
Mr. Sulaiman Al Saadi
JUNE
7th @the Majlis
21st Ladies Night
27th Capital Heels
TBA - Ramadan Night
TBA - F&B Event
TBA – Quiz Night
JULY
5th @the Majlis
19th Ladies Night
25th Capital Heels
27th Member Appreciation
Reception
TBA – F&B Event
TBA – Spanish Night
AUGUST
2nd @the Majlis
16th Ladies Night
29th Capital Heels
31st Member Appreciation
Reception
TBA - F&B Event
TBA – Hawaiian Night
SEPTEMBER
6th @the Majlis
20th Ladies Night
26th Capital Heels
28th Member Appreciation
Reception
TBA – F&B Event
TBA – Arabian Night
Mr. Ahmed Baseham
H.E. Simon Martin
Mrs. Sophie Martin
Abdullah AlMajed
Mr. Ziad Al-Ajmi
Mr. Bilan Saleh
Mr. Bashar Al Nasser
Mr. Rani AlSaleh
Mr. Georges Chisholm
Mr. Steve Wilks
Mr. Ahmed Afifi
Mr. Ali Al Shamlan
Mr. Balazs Gabor Garamvolgyi
Mr. Harold William Hickling
Mr. Fraser Currie
Capital Club is proud to announce the arrival of its new Executive Chef, Stephen
McGowan, who has joined the Capital Club team on 29th November 2015.
OCTOBER
4th @the Majlis
18th Ladies Night
26th Member Appreciation
Reception
31st Capital Heels
TBA - F&B Event
TBA - Pink Gala Dinner
NOVEMBER
8th @the Majlis
22nd Ladies Night
28th Capital Heels
30th Member Appreciation
Reception
TBA - French Night
TBA - Business Outlook 2017
24th – 7th Anniversary Party
(007 Theme)
Chef McGowan, has worked with top chefs across the UK and boasts an impressive
resume as the Head Chef at “The Bird In Hand”, one of London’s finest restaurants. Prior
to that, he worked at Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen Restaurant in London as Sous Chef as well as
training apprentices as part of their apprentice programme. Sample here few of his dishes.
DECEMBER
1st Christmas Tree Lighting
6th @the Majlis
20th Ladies Night
26th Capital Heels
24th Christmas Eve
25th Christmas Lunch
28th Member Appreciation
Reception
TBA - F&B Event
TBA - Bahrain Tradition Night
TBA - Quiz Night
31st New Year Eve
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CAPITAL CLUB | New Reciprocal Clubs
CAPITAL CLUB | Speaker Series Club Events
Capital Heels November 2015
Madison Rooms Singapore
Madison Rooms is a Private club in Singapore,
featuring a unique atmosphere of a variety of rooms,
each serving a special mood or occasion.
Union League Club of Chicago
The Union League Club of Chicago is a prominent social
club located at 65 West Jackson Boulevard in the Loop
neighbourhood of Chicago.
Capital Heels November 2015
Business Outlook 2016
The Algonquin Club of Boston
The Algonquin club of Boston is a private social club in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 1886 by a group
including General Charles Taylor
Roppongi Hills Club
Its a Members Club which occupies the entire 51st Floor of Roppongi Hills Mori Tower. Overlooking the city of
Tokyo, the Club boasts seven spectacular restaurants, two stunning bars and some of the most sought-after
event space in Tokyo. The Club is a gathering place for lovers of culture and the arts, active in a wide variety of
fields, providing an exquisite setting for formal business meetings, luncheons and dinners or a simple planning
session over coffee, an environment in which Members can truly relax.
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Business Outlook 2016
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CAPITAL CLUB | GM’s Message
CAPITAL CLUB | Club Events
Message from the Board of Governor
It is my privilege to be a member of the elite group of individuals at Capital Club.
Capital Club has progressed since its inception, and today holds an exclusive place
within the heart of Bahrain’s Financial Harbour, serving high-net-worth individuals. I
look ahead to the growth of the Club and wish them all the success in their future.
Cigar & Whiskey Night
Message from the
Pink Gala Dinner
2015 was a great year for the Capital Club! The Club has witnesses a lot of positive changes and welcomed many new Members to our
prestigious roster. Some of the Club’s proud accomplishments during the past year include several new and successful events that
have created quite a buzz at the Club with overwhelming attendance.
A few honourable mentions are @the Majlis, which has been a tremendous hit; bringing in approximately 70 to 80 attendees every
month! Our Members relish in the opportunity to meet and interact with Ministers and VIP personalities in a private sit-down to
discuss various topic relative to their scope of work. A wonderful and informative networking event that has had great reception from
Club Members.
Capital Heels is another new addition tailored specifically for our female members, which has quickly become a top attended event to
discuss women related topics.
We have had the honour to welcome the Lord King of Lothbury to the Club and learn from his extensive experience and knowledge.
The Club has had several lucrative partnerships in recent months. One of which is a partnership between the Capital Club and
bizbahrain magazine. This partnership has given our Members the opportunity to be interviewed and featured in the monthly
publication shedding light on their respective industries and expert opinions of Bahrain’s business world.
We are happy to announce a new partnership with American Express, which will offer our Members and their clients many additional
benefits and privileges. A new partnership as well with Rolls Royce, which will provide our members with access to our new Rolls
Royce Club car. Last but not least, our partnership with Zain has been renewed for yet another year.
The Club has had the pleasure to welcome on board our new Executive Chef, Stephen McGowan, who has revamped the Menu and
introduced many new favourite dishes to your dining experience.
Member Appreciation Reception
Looking ahead to a brand new year full of promise and possibilities, we are excited to announce several new Club traditions! We are
starting our monthly Cook’ n with Class with Chef McGowan. Learn the art of Italian cooking and wine and dine in the luxury of your
Club.
We are also starting to organize field trips for our Members, stay tuned for more information regarding these trips.
We wish all our Members a happy and prosperous 2016, and look forward to welcoming you at your Club!
Lighting the Christmas Tree & Carol Singing
Art & Wine
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CAPITAL CLUB | @the Majlis
CAPITAL CLUB | F&B
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST (v) 3.5BD
CHILLED FRUIT JUICE, ASSORTED BREAKFAST PASTRIES, FRUIT PRESERVES
FRESHLY BAKED ALL BUTTER CROISSANTS (v) 1BD
FRUIT PRESERVE (PLEASE ALLOW 10 MINUTES)
BIRCHER MUESLI (N) (v) 2BD
GRATED APPLE, TEA SOAKED RAISINS
HOME MADE GRANOLA (n) (v) 3BD
YOGHURT, SEASONAL FRUIT COMPOTE
FRESH FRUIT PLATTER (v) 2.5BD
BUCKWHEAT PANCAKES (v) 2.5BD
FRESH BERRIES, YOGHURT AND HONEY
BACON SANDWICH 3BD
BEEF OR TURKEY BACON
ARABIC BREAKFAST (v) 5BD
SMOKED SALMON AND SCRAMBLED EGGS ON TOASTED SOURDOUGH
5BD
THREE EGG OMELETTE (v) 4BD
WITH CHOICE OF CHEESE, TOMATO, ONION, MUSHROOM, SPINACH
HERB OMELETTE WITH CAVIAR AND CRÈME FRAICHE 32BD
Try our new
BREAKFAST
Menu in
Members Bar
@ The Majlis with LMRA’s CEO, Ausamah Al-Absi
High Tea
Enjoy the infinite beauty of sunset while sipping your afternoon tea at the Club!
Assorted finger sandwiches, Seasonal fresh fruit tart, Plain, apple & sultana scones,
Clotted cream and jam, Chef Jay’s dessert of the day, Chocolate profiteroles, Seasonal
fruit tart, Lemon cake.
@ The Majlis with Shaikh Mohammed bin Isa Al-Khalifa
@ The Majlis with H.E. Kamal Bin Ahmed Mohammed
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CAPITAL CLUB | 6th Anniversary ‘A Night at the Oscars’
CAPITAL CLUB | Testimonials
MR. HASSAN JARAR
CEO, BAHRAIN ISLAMIC BANK
MEMBER OF CAPITAL CLUB
An evening with the Four Seasons
Moroccan Night
MR. JEAN-CHRISTOPHE DURAND
OUTGOING CEO, BNP PARIBAS BAHRAIN
MEMBER OF BOARD OF GOVERNORS, CAPITAL CLUB
JC Durand said Capital Club presence has proved an
excellent opportunity for bankers, businessmen,
investors and even the public sector’s Who’s Who to
network and exchange.
“The Capital Club is a very good institution for
networking and bringing people of different walks
together from Bahrain and beyond.”
Ramadan Tent
I often tell friends and colleagues that if
you want to meet and network with likeminded individuals or if you want to be
somewhere exclusive then the Capital Club
is possibly the best address on the Island.
When I come to the Capital Club, the staff
recognizes me, they address me by name,
they know my food and drink preferences
and this is itself makes me feel not only
welcome, but very special.
DR. ABEER AL KOBAISI
COSMETIC SURGEON
MEMBER OF CAPITAL CLUB
MR. ZAHER Z. HAMMOUDA
CHAIRMAN & MANAGING DIRECTOR, IMPACT GROUP
GOLD FOUNDER MEMBER OF CAPITAL CLUB
I was fortunate enough to be one of the founding
members of the Club. It was an idea that emerged
out of the need to have a ‘private’ by invitation-type
club where executives from the private and public
worlds can meet, relax, entertain, and above all
interact and exchange.
The Capital Club Bahrain grew quickly to be a venue
where executives can find an escape from the daily
hustle and bustle of life; a place where at the end of a
long working day, they, their families and friends can
meet in stunning surroundings and breath-taking
views, and they can enjoy one of the Kingdom’s finest
dining experience.
Arabian Night
Additionally the ability for members to use the club
facilities for business meetings during the day has
proven very useful and popular. The Club is a great
place to entertain our clients and VIPs who visit
Bahrain.
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The Club fits a certain type of thought in my
head. We needed a place where people with
the same mentality and standard of life can
connect. An exchange of knowledge occurs
when you talk to other club members, a type
of mutual education. This is a true club, in
the sense that you need to have a resource
of support, and the Capital Club is the right
place to offer such support to its members.
MR. BASHAR BAZIAN
MIDDLE EAST HEAD, ELIAN
MEMBER OF CAPITAL CLUB
It’s a great platform for to hold business
meetings and conferences.
I take full
advantage of my membership to network
and entertain our clients – by all definitions
it is a fine institution.
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CAPITAL CLUB | 6th Anniversary, A Night at the Oscars
CAPITAL CLUB | Members Feature
Mr. Jean-Christophe Durand
Outgoing CEO, BNP Paribas Bahrain
New paradigm for banking in the offing
With the rapidly changing business climate worldwide, the global banking industry is
bracing for a new paradigm.
The new regulatory requirements such as capital adequacy and liquidity ration on one
side as part of the implementation of Basle-III and reinforced rules on anti-money
laundering, tax evasion and compliance with international sanctions are some important
aspects of the new realities the global banking sector is grappling with.
The global banking industry is in the final stages of the
implementation of Basle-III requirements and
reinforcing its global standards of ethics and compliance
“outgoing CEO of BNP Paribas Bahrain, Jean-Christophe
Durand, in an exclusive interview told Mahmood
Rafique, Senior Editor bizbahrain.
The implementation of the new regulations will not only have an
important impact in terms of costs for the industry but also puts
strong pressure on the profitability and return on equity, and
this changes the banking paradigm, he said.
Women’s Business Forum
TO READ MORE, PLEASE PICK UP A COPY OF BIZBAHRAIN
MAGAZINE. You can also watch the interview on YouTube.
Dr. Abeer Isa Alkobasi
Cosmetic Surgeon
New laws will help to restore the sanctity of cosmetic surgery
New legislation to check the rampant medical malpractices in plastic and cosmetic
surgery, a discipline particularly vulnerable to misuse, will help regulate the profession
and maintain its ethical sanctity, says Dr. Abeer Isa AlKobaisi, Bahrain’s first female plastic
surgeon.
A pioneer in aesthetics and a growing force in the highly competitive, male dominated
world of cosmetic surgery, Dr. Abeer began her journey in Bahrain. Today she is the CEO
and founder of Dr. Abeer Cosmplastic and affiliated to
various prominent hospitals in in the region.
In the cool, elegant confines of the Capital Club, the
Country’s premier venue for high net worth
professionals and business people, Dr. Abeer looked
perfectly at ease as she struck up a conversation with
Mahamoud Rafique, Senior Editor bizbahrain.
I'm glad we decided to meet here she says. It fits a
certain type
TO READ MORE, PLEASE PICK UP A COPY OF BIZBAHRAIN
MAGAZINE. You can also watch the interview on Youtube.
Mr. Hassan Jarrar
CEO, Bahrain Islamic Bank
Islamic banks at par with traditional banking
Islamic Financial Institutions (IFIs) are at par with conventional bank in terms of
transparency and disclosures as well as in their business model, says Mr. Hassan Jarrar,
CEO of Bahrain Islamic Bank (BisB) in an exclusive interview with bizbahrain.
Mr. Jarrar rejected the unwarranted criticism of IFIs transparency, and pointed out that
today IFIs have adequate and proven tools for maintaining transparency and disclosures
in accordance with international standards. ‘My answer to the criticism from those who
don’t believe Islamic Banking is at par with conventional
and international banking institutions is very simple.
Islamic banks did not invent toxic assets, they did not
export toxic instruments to the rest of the world and
they did not play a role in ‘nearby’ brining down the
entire global financial system in 2008. It is important to
note that Islamic banks in general, and BisB in particular
comply with the latest regulatory requirements in terms
of accounting and financial reporting by enforcing the
latest regulatory reporting tools, such as IFRS, GAAP…
TO READ MORE, PLEASE PICK UP A COPY OF BIZBAHRAIN
MAGAZINE. You can also watch the interview on Youtube.
Quiz Night
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