Rajesh Megchiani*
Executive Manager, Ernst & Young, Bahrain, P.O.Box 140 Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain. Fax: +973 17535405 Website: www.ey.com
Rakesh Sanghvi
B. Com (Hons), FCA, CISA, Chartered Accountant, Manager- Corporate Banking Division, Al Ahli Bank. In Bahrain for the past 11 years, Honorary Treasurer - Bahrain Chapter of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Member: Indian Club
Ramdas P. Karkera
Head - Software Dept., Key Information Technology W.L.L., P.O.Box 60, Manama, Bahrain, Tel:17213302, Fax: 17211701.
Ranjit Gajria*
B.A. (Management)- California, D.O.B: 08-08-’70, Born in Bahrain,e-mail:ranjit@batelco.com.bh, Hobbies: Sports Car, Boating, Fitness & Travelling, Director: Gajria Electronics WLL, GE Communications, Safra Travel, Managing Director: Infinity Audio
Ranjana Mathur*
Managing Director of Mathur Associates. P.O. Box 15196 Adliya, Kingdom of Bahrain; Tel: 17727559, 17825690; Fax: 17728227. Was born on 11th September 1960 in Rajasthan, India. Having achieved Master Degree. Worked with State Bank of Bikaner and Jaipur (1983 – 1986). Currently working as Internal Auditor for the past 10 years in Ahmed Mohammed Amin Alkhaja & Sons Group.
Rasheed Al Fawaz *
Managing Director,SecuriCOR Established on 1st December 2002, P.O. Box No. 22907 Manama,Kingdom ,of Bahrain. Tel:17717900, Fax:17712700 , (M)39415444 , born in Bahrain on 1st January 1956, Obtained High School Certificate and joined Bahrain police force(1960s). During the service in police force, obtained BS in Business from Beirut. Retired from service in 2000 and started own business , established SecuriCOR in 2002. always willing to cooperate and achieve success, overcomes difficult situations and challenges smoothly, a long sighted businessman who believes that patience and good planning are the key elements in any successful business.Married, two sons and one daughter; Mohammed & Ali (sons), and Fawziya(D). Hobbies-swimming, travelling and discovering new locations and people.
Rashid Ali Al Amin*
General Manager, The Exhibition, P. O. Box 643, Manama, Bahrain, Tel: 17732220, 17323335(R), Fax: 17730078, D.O.B:26/09/’60, P.Add: 672, Rd.521, Blk.205, Muharraq, Wife- Salwa, Children- Lulwa, Hassan, Maryam, Member:The Rotary Club of Adliya
Razak Muzhikkal*
Managing Director, Muzhikkal Consultants W.L.L., P.O. Box. 15146, Juffaire, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain. Tel:17 827606 /17825086 (M) 39605707 Fax: 17826454 www.al-bukmi.com
Rishi Kapoor*
Vice President, Investcorp Bank E.C., P.O.Box 5340, Manama, Bahrain, Tel: 17532000, Fax: 17530816 /17538310, (D)17525139 (M)39633717, email: rishik@investcorp.com
Roy Mathews*
Photographer, Akbar Al Khaleej, P.O. Box 5300, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain, Tel:17620222 Fax: 17622141, (M):39856057
email:ronremey@hotmail.com
Roy Punnen
Managing Director,Asian Technical Services W.L.L.,(M)39412929, Tel(R)17253274; Fax:17268222,email:roymannuvilayil@yahoo.com
S. Veerapandian*
M.A, AIII., Deputy General Manager, Ahli Insurance. Tel:(D)17211908, D.O.B. 12/02/’54, P.Add: Navalur, Attur Tlk, Salem Dist, Tamil Nadu, India, Married, Wife - Mallika Veerapandian, & Daughters (2) - Vidya and Divya, Member: Marina Club, Indian Club, Lions Club, Secretary - Bahrain Insurance Association, Hobbies: Music, Present position since March’96. Previously: Sr. Divisional Manager, Divisional Office Bombay, Handled underwriting and Claims of all departments as Junior/Senior Officer
Salah Alireza
Director, S.Alireza & Associate,P. O. Box 79, Manama, Bahrain, Tel: 17214358/59, Fax: 17210013,P. Add: House 22, Bani Otayba Avenue, Manama 326, Tel:(R) 17712936, Married, Wife- Margaret, Children- Donya, Faisal, Member: The Rotary Club of Salmaniya, Hobbies:Swimming, Fishing and Tennis.
Sami Mohamed Sharif Zainal*
B. A., ( Marketing - U.S.A - 1988), MBA (Marketing), Marketing Manager -Maza Company,P. O. Box. 593 Manama, Bahrain, Tel: 17226626, Fax:17226636,D. O. B: 17/01/’65, Marketing Manager since 1991, involved in import and distribution of food & consumer products, Previously worked with the Arab Investment Company (1988-’91)., Married, One son - Abdul Rahman, Hobbies: Reading, Sports.
Sami Mohamed Jalal-
(C)Director, Mohammed Jalal & Sons WLL. P. O. Box 113, Manama, Bahrain, Tel: 17252606,Fax: 17254638, D. O. B: 07/04/’53, Member: The Rotary Club of Adliya,
Hobbies: Football, Boating, Travel, Reading
Samuel Jacob*
Circulation Manager-Gulf Daily News & Gulf Weekly (D) 17291736, (M) 39677048 email: samuelj@tradearabia.net, Operations Manager-Hilal Express, email: hilalexpress@tradearabia.net Tel: 17292301/ (D)17290043 Marketing Manager- Hilal Marketing Advertising Gifts Specialist. email:hilalhmt@tradearabia.net; website:www.tradearabia.com; Secretary- Deacon, Full Gospel Church of Philadelphia, P.O.Box 26620, Kingdom of Bahrain, email: philadel@batelco.com.bh, www.philadel.org
Sanuraj.S*
Photojournalist, Salaam Bahrain; Te: 17291616, Fax: 17296629, email:salaam.bahrain@gmail.com, email: sanubah@gmail.
Samuel Paul*
Manager-Operations, Dar Akhbar Al Khaleej; Printing & Publishing House. P.O.Box 5300, Manama, Bahrain. (M) +973-39650765/(T) +973-17628460; Fax: +973-17625884 Email:Samuel.paul@aakgroup.net; www.aak-press.com (22years service in Gulf) com, (M): 39819481
S. Santhosh Kumar*, M.A., LL.B.
G.P. Zachariades (Overseas) Ltd, Legal Advisor & Administration
Advocate, High Court of Kerala, Member: Bar Association, Ernakulam. Practiced law for 18 years before joining G.P. Zachariades (Overseas) Ltd. in 2008 as Legal Advisor & Administration Manager. From 2010 to 2013 had additional charge of Smartsource Construction Solutions WLL as General Manager
Sanjeev Suri
Chief Financial Officer, Almoayyed Group, Almoayyed House, P.O.Box 933, Manama, Bahrain. www.almoayedgroup.com
Sayed Mahmood S. Khalaf *
Managing Director, Al Eqtesad Carpentry & Maintenance Est. P.O.Box 26830, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain. Tel:17552034, Fax:17551550, born in Bahrain in 1960, Secondary School Education, H.Add: Villa 2, gate 1207 Road 3226, Manama 322 (M) 39669292 Married, Wife: Shariea S. Hamza Al Sharaf Hobbies: Swimming, Travelling
Sayed Mohammed S. Khalifa
Managing Director, Al Eqtesad Carp. & Maintenanace Est., P.O.Box 26830, Bahrain, Tel: 17552034, Fax: 1755550, born in Bahrain in 1960, Secondary School Education, H.Add: Villa 2, gate 1207, Road 3226, Manama 322, (M)39669292, Married, Hobbies: Swimming, Travelling.
Sharif Mohammed Ahmadi*
Managing Director, Aluminium Services, P. O. Box 26586 Manama, Bahrain,
Tel: 17290987, Fax:17291643, email: aluser@batelco.com.bh,D. O. B: 09/03/’51, Electrical Engineer, P. Add:P. O. Box. 1417, Manama, Married, Children - Reem, Mohammed, Ahmed, Nouf & Noor, Member: Board of Directors- Bahrain Society of Engineers as Treasurer since 1996, Balexco since 1996, Al Ahlia Insurance since 2000, Managing Director: Aluminium Services since 1981, Paper Art Products Co. since 1985, Dar Al Khaleej for Trading & Contracting since 1990, Member: Industrial Committee of Bahrain Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Rotary Club of Adliya. Hobbies: Volley Ball, A versatile business man with diversified interests, committed to social welfare
Sharokh Ghulam Akhtarzadeh
Managing Director - Moon Stores-
Rental Division ,(Rental of sound and
lighting equipments for the entertainment industry)
Tel:17813942, Fax:17825162.
Shyam Narayanan*
P.O.Box: 891, Manama, Kingdom Of Bahrain. Tel: (O)17 230088 (R)17 233763 email: shyam@alhawaj.com Education: Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A) Human Resources Manager -Al Hawaj Group,Bahrain. Married, Wife: Greeta Shyam, Greshma Shyam(D)
Soman Baby*
M. A. (English), Managing Editor. Daily Tribue, Bahrain, Previously: Associate Editior GDN, Sub Editor & Reporter, Malayala Manorama (1972-1978), Gulf Daily News (since 1978), email: soman@batelco.com.bh, D.O.B. 18/09/’50, Wife, Shirley, Daughters(2)- Nisha & Susha, Life Member: Keraleeya Samajam, Recipient of Bahrain Health and Safety Society Award, International Year of the Disabled award, Christian Literature Foundation Award (Dikshana), Bahrain Red Crescent Society Award, Award from Ministry of Health and Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, United Nations’ Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Award, Nehru Peace Foundation Media Award, William Carey Award. Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award (2009), Hon. Member: Indian Club. Director: New Indian School, President-YMCA Bahrain, Chairman, World Malayalee Council Middle East Region. Chairman: Co-ordination Committee of Indian Associations (1997-1998). President YMCA Bahrain, Director: Power Vision, New Indian School Bahrain, KIMS Bahrain Medical Centre.
Sovichen Chennatusserry*
President – BIECF; Bahrain India Educational & Cultural Forum(BIECF), has been formed to strengthen centuries old relations between Bahrain and India by fostering cooperation in the educational and cultural spheres, involving interactive contacts amongst people of both these great countries, Former President -Indian Overseas Global Congress, Former VICE CHAIRMAN - Coordination Committe of Indian Association (CCIA) an apex body of 105 Indian Organizations in Bahrain, Member- Bahrain Keraleeya Samajam,Former Assistant General Secretary - Kerala Catholic Associatin (KCA) in Bahrain, the Brain behind KCA Bahrain’s INDIA QUIZ (India Quiz started at KCA in 2008 as part of Diamond Jubilee celebrations of India’s Independence), native of Ramankary, Alleppey Dist, Kerala, India. Married –Wife-Mary Koshy, Sons-Joel S Chennattusserry & Noel S Chennattusserry & daughter Jeesa S Chennattusserry
Sreeni Kalliyatt*
General Manager, Bell Id Me Ltd, P.O.Box 21399, Kingdom of Bahrain, Tel: 17225140 Fax: 17225894, email: bellsec@batelco.com.bh
Suhail Habib Matlub
Managing Director, Airmech W.L.L., P. O.Box. 20137, Manama, Bahrain, Tel: 17768200, Fax: 17768201, P. Add: House 5B, Turk Gardens, Saar, Tel: (R)17690484, Married, Member: The Rotary Club of Salmaniya, Hobbies: Travel, Swimming
Sunny Mathai*
Financial Controller, Al Hilal Publishing & Marketing Group, P. O.Box 224, Manama, Bahrain, Tel: 17293131,
(D) 17293328, Fax: 17293400
Suresh N Nair*
Finance Manager-Sales & Marketing, Bahrain Maritime & Mercantile International BSC. P.O.Box 828, 812 Shaikh Jaber Al Ahmed Al Subah Highway, Sitra, Bahrain,Tel: 17739208 Fax: 17735640, email: snair@bmmi.com.bh
Shaikh Abdul Sattar*
Manager-Salmaniya; Al Hawaj Yousuf A. Wahab Al Hawaj & Sons Co. W.L.L. P O Box 891, Manama, Bahrain, Tel: 16160060, Fax: 17240011, (M) 36762622,email: sathar.shaikh@alhawaj.com www.alhawaj.com
Talal Mohammed Abdulla Mannai
(C)Managing Director, Mannai Motors Services,P. O.Box 105, Manama, Bahrain, Tel: 17732255, Fax: 17731234, P. Add: 132, Rd. 2507, Blk. 952, East Riffa, Tel: 17772978, Married,Wife- Muna, Son-Mohammed, Member: The Rotary Club of Adliya, Hobbies: Reading, Sports, Cars Business.
T.K.Murthy
Born in Ambala, India, Graduate, Tel: 17275500, (M) 39479124, Add: Villa No.1758, Road 2950, Block 729, Jurdab, Bahrain, Married-one child., Wife: Seema Krishnamurthy, Child: Nitya(D) Hobbies: Reading, Travelling, Awarded CHA from the Educational Institute of American Hotel & Hotel Association
V. K. Cherian
Manager - Bahrain Office,Sasakura Engineering Co. Ltd, P.O.Box 1481, Manama, Bahrain, Tel: (O)17292325, (R) 17342069, Fax: 17291505
K. Venkat Narayanan*
(FCA, FCMA (UK), FICWA, CISA (USA) Advisor and SAP Projects Director at Electricity & Water Authority of Bahrain. He is an experienced financial professional with sound IS management experience. He has managed multiple SAP projects and responsible for the support of SAP systems in EWA. He has in Professional Associations and delivered lectures in conferences International conference organized by ISACA (Information Systems Audit & 1).
V.K. Thomas*
M.A., LL.B., ACI Arb.(London)*,Managing Partner, Thomas & Associates
Corporate Consultants, P.O. Box 2283 Manama,Bahrain. (M): 3944 2560,Tel: 17242560 /17716109, Fax:1771 6189
e-mail: thomasvk@batelco.com.bh, Member: Associate of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, London, Member: Indian Bar Council, Bangalore(India),International Bar Association, London. International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), National Committee. Bahrain Chamber of Commerce & Industry. Legal Aid Cell, ICRF, Indian Embassy, Bahrain
Varghese C. P.*
B.A ( Bombay University), Managing Director, Al Zamih Trading and Industrial Supplies, P.O.Box 11637, Manama, Bahrain, Tel:17291636, Fax:17291606, email:alzamih@batelco.com.bh,D.O.B.08-08-1940, Married, Sons(2), P.Add: Chittakkattu, Mattam North, Mavelikara -3, Kerala State,Director-Al Zami’h Trading & Industrial Supplies, King Khalid Street, 24th Cross, P.O.Box 1405, Al-Khobar 31952, Saudi Arabia, Branch Dubai -9714-2974995,(M)054-962246, email:pothen@alzamih.com; www.alzamih.com
Varghese Karakkal*
Group Finance and Planning Manager - J.A.Zayani & Sons Group and Mohammad Bin Jasim Al Zayani Trading. Actively involved in social, charitable, cultural activities. Native of Trissur, Kerala (India). Married. 2 children – son & daughter. Served Kerala Catholic Association (KCA) in various positions in the Executive Committee & as President during 2002-2003. An active Toastmaster. Held various positions with World Malayalee Council including Chief Election & Nomination Commissioner. Vice President (Bahrain Chapter) - Soorya Film & Stage Society. Vice President – The Bahrain Keraleeya Samajam.
Venugopal P.R.*
Managing Director –1. Marje Al Zuhur W.L.L. and 2.Fusion Business Consultants W.L.L
A Science graduate with Post Graduate Diploma in System and Operation Management, an entrepreneur enjoying businessman status in Bahrain. Active member of various charitable organizations and holding key positions. Member of Bahrain India Friendship Society, Wife -Prabha Venugopal (Businesswoman) in Bahrain, Son- Praveen Venugopal doing higher education outside Bahrain. email:prvenugopal@batelco.com.bh
Vinod Kewalram
Manager, M/s. Kewalram & Sons, P.O. Box 84, Manama, Bahrain; Tel: 17210617/17210619/17213110; Fax: 17210627/17213211, (M) 39624056
K. Vinod Nair*
Assistant Front Desk Manager, Gulf Hotel Bahrain, P.O.Box 580, Manama, Bahrain. Tel:17713000,(D)17746338/9,(M)39294387, Fax: 17713040, email:bc@gulfhotelbahrain.com, www.gulfhotelbahrain.com
Vinsent John Oommen*
Ahmed Ali Elect. Est., Building Elecrical Contracting & Maintenance. P.O Box 20497 Manama, Bahrain. Telefax: 17276596,(M) 39813246, email: vincentputhukallel@hotmail.com
Dr. Wajeeh Elali, Ph.D.*
Professor of Finance & Banking; Vice President-Administration & Finance, Dean of Graduate Studies & Research, Ahlia University, Bahrain
Tel:17298964,Fax:17295243 email: wajeeh@ahliauniversity.edu.bh, Ph.D., University of Westminster, London, UK (Finance) M.A., Northeastern University, Boston, USA (Economics) BCom, Baghdad University, Iraq (Accounting and Management). Professor Wajeeh Elali joined Ahlia University,Bahrain after teaching for a decade at McGill University, Canada.
Williams Mathai*
M.Com/Business Management, Circulation Manager, Daily Tribune, Bahrain.
(M): 38444698, Tel: (R) 17250287, D.O.B: 09/05/’61, Previously: Asst.Marketing Manager, Marshal International, Bahrain (1987-’96), Marketing Manager, Air India (Since 1996.), P.Add: Carmel, Muthukulam South, P.O., Alleppey, Kerala.& P. O. Box 15748, Adliya, Bahrain, Wife - Shiny Williams, Ann Mary (D) David Williams (S), Member: Indian Club, Kerala Samajam, Kerala Catholic Association, Kerala Arts & Cultural Association, Hobbies: Tennis and Jogging.
Y. P. Madan
President, M/s. Ebrahim Abdul Aal Group of Companies W.L.L., P. O. Box 20418, Manama,Bahrain, Tel: 17533999, (R): 17263898
Fax:17533236/17536737,(M):39699777,email:qulfnet@batelco.com.bh
Yacoob Jassim Abdulrahman Al Owfi*
Chairman, Al Owfi Group of Companies. P. O. Box 11003, Manama ,Tel: 17243857, P.Add: Villa-439, East Riffa 929, (M): 39457739, Children- Seven, Hobbies: Reading.
Yacoob Jassim Abdulrahman Al Owfi*
Chairman, Al Owfi Group of Companies. P. O. Box 11003, Manama ,Tel: 17243857, P.Add: Villa-439, East Riffa 929, (M): 39457739, Children- Seven, Hobbies: Reading.
Yaser M. Al Hammadi*
Manager, Corporate Communications, Durrat Al Bahrain, P.O.Box 11416, Manama,Bahrain, Tel: 17556999, Fax: 17553172, (M)36060956, email:y.alhammadi@durratbahrain.com; www.durratbahrain.com
Yogesh Bhatia
Managing Director,M/s. Falcon Trading Company, P.O. Box 2509, Manama,Bahrain, Tel: 17251757/17737077, Fax: 17259941/ 17735077,(M): 39608746
