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Zawya
20-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Seef Properties unveils plan for a complete revamp of its flagship property, Seef Mall
Part of ma jor push to attract leading global brands Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain – Seef Properties announced a comprehensive plan to relaunch Seef Mall – Seef District with a bold new look as part of a major drive to redefine shopping and entertainment in the Kingdom. The goal is to deliver a more modern, state-of-the-art experience at one of Bahrain's best loved destinations. Over the next two years, the facility will undergo a complete transformation to redefine its identity. Introducing a more contemporary concept, it will blend shopping, entertainment, and upgraded amenities in a more inviting environment. This will create a seamless experience that better serves citizens, residents and visitors. The redevelopment will take place in phases, ensuring the mall remains fully operational while maintaining a comfortable and convenient experience for visitors. The first phase will see an upgrade to the destination's jewellery section to meet growing demand for luxury goods, while adding more variety for shoppers. Future phases will see the introduction of several global brands to the Bahraini market, including the well-known French fashion label Kiabi. The mall will also undergo a thorough review of its dining options, introducing new indoor and outdoor dining concepts. Alongside the interior renovations, surrounding green spaces will be redesigned to include shaded walkways and areas for social and family gatherings, allowing comfort of movement for mall visitors. Parking facilities will also be expanded to accommodate the anticipated rise in demand. Entertainment offerings will also see a major upgrade as part of the redevelopment. Magic Island will be relaunched with a new identity, covering approximately 3,900 square meters, including an extra 600 square meters dedicated to interactive children's games built around imaginative concepts and characters. As part of its commitment to supporting and engaging the youth, the plan includes a 2,500-square-meter social space designed for fun, energetic, and creative activities, including a range of programs and games. The overarching vision is to reinforce Seef Mall's position as a leading destination for family entertainment and leisure. The redevelopment also reflects Seef Properties' commitment to sustainability. Advanced technologies will be deployed to reduce energy and water consumption and minimize the mall's environmental footprint. These efforts align with Bahrain's goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2060, making Seef Mall a model for sustainable development in the commercial sector. Seef Properties Chief Executive Officer, Ahmed Yusuf said: 'This strategic redevelopment reflects our long-term vision to reinforce Seef Mall's position as a leading shopping and entertainment destination that evolves with retail trends. We are dedicated to developing high-quality projects that support Bahrain's urban and economic growth while contributing to key sectors such as tourism and retail. The project is also part of our strategy to diversify our portfolio and create greater value for our shareholders, partners, and the wider community.' Since its launch, Seef Mall has been a pioneer of Bahrain's retail landscape, becoming the first destination to fully integrate shopping, entertainment, and world-class amenities. With this redevelopment plan, Seef Mall reaffirms its commitment to delivering a unique experience that resonates with new generations, while remaining a first choice for families in Bahrain, the Gulf, and beyond. -Ends- Media contact: Mohammed Isa Perceptions PR & Digital Email: mohammed@ About Seef Properties: Seef Properties B.S.C. was established in the year 1999 and is a public shared company listed on Bahrain Bourse since 2007 with its operations headquartered in the Kingdom of Bahrain, becoming a leader in the retail, hospitality, entertainment and real estate development sectors on the level of the Kingdom. Today, Seef Properties manages a large portfolio of assets, promoting its position as a distinguished commercial brand. The vision of Seef Properties is centered to its constant strives to become a leading real estate company in innovation and diversity, driven by the implementation of the highest standards and values to achieve its goal in excellence, and the satisfaction of shareholders, partners and clients. The Company's message is centered to the development, acquisition and management of a real estate investment portfolio that serves the retail, entertainment and hospitality sectors.
North Wales Chronicle
10-07-2025
- Sport
- North Wales Chronicle
Zavateri strikes the right note in July Stakes success
Sent off the 18-1 outsider of six, Charlie Bishop was content to sit off the red-hot early gallop set by Comical Point before Ryan Moore joined in on Brussels. Maximized (6-4 favourite) threatened to get involved only to drop back tamely, and as Zavateri began to pull away it was Coventry Stakes runner-up Do Or Do Not who stayed on strongly to claim second, a length away as he awaits his first win. Zavateri wins the Kingdom Of Bahrain July Stakes! The Without Parole colt dents some big reputations and is now two from two as this 35,000gns buy lands Group 2 honours in quite a result for the @johnsonhoughton team 👏 @BahrainTurfClub | @NewmarketRace — Racing TV (@RacingTV) July 10, 2025 Johnson Houghton said: 'I knew he was a good horse, I wasn't sure if he was good enough to win after only one run because he's obviously very inexperienced. 'In the paddock he was like, 'oh, it's party time!'. But in the race he's so professional. I thought, 'Oh god he's going to win this', and I never had a moment's doubt really.' Zavateri faced a significant rise in class after winning on his Salisbury debut, but his trainer was more than hopeful he would hold his own in the Group Two affair. 'The form of his first race hasn't worked out at all, but he could only beat what he beat and he's done it again,' she added. 'I wondered whether I was being a bit ballsy, but quite frankly you either come here and take on Group horses or you go to a novice where you might have to give weight to a Group horse and I thought we might as well come here and see what we've got. 'I love this horse – he's got a great attitude and just wants to please. He's a dream to train and I think he's pretty nice to ride as well.' Zavateri is a 33-1 shot for next year's 2000 Guineas with Paddy Power. When asked whether he could stay the mile of next season's first Classic, Johnson Houghton said: 'He's bred to, but as I always tell all my owners, you've never heard of Usain Bolt's brother! What they're bred to do and what they do aren't always the same thing, but I think he definitely wants seven furlongs. 'We'll probably run him once or twice more this year, maybe he'll go to Goodwood at the Vintage and then we can look at the Dewhurst.' Zavateri was a second major two-year-old winner of the year for Johnson Houghton after Havana Hurricane's success in the Windsor Castle Stakes at Royal Ascot. Comparing the two, she added: 'Havana Hurricane is a sprinter and this horse wants further, so they don't work together – and I haven't got enough horses to be breaking them against each other!'
Leader Live
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Leader Live
Zavateri strikes the right note in July Stakes success
Sent off the 18-1 outsider of six, Charlie Bishop was content to sit off the red-hot early gallop set by Comical Point before Ryan Moore joined in on Brussels. Maximized (6-4 favourite) threatened to get involved only to drop back tamely, and as Zavateri began to pull away it was Coventry Stakes runner-up Do Or Do Not who stayed on strongly to claim second, a length away as he awaits his first win. Zavateri wins the Kingdom Of Bahrain July Stakes! The Without Parole colt dents some big reputations and is now two from two as this 35,000gns buy lands Group 2 honours in quite a result for the @johnsonhoughton team 👏 @BahrainTurfClub | @NewmarketRace — Racing TV (@RacingTV) July 10, 2025 Johnson Houghton said: 'I knew he was a good horse, I wasn't sure if he was good enough to win after only one run because he's obviously very inexperienced. 'In the paddock he was like, 'oh, it's party time!'. But in the race he's so professional. I thought, 'Oh god he's going to win this', and I never had a moment's doubt really.' Zavateri faced a significant rise in class after winning on his Salisbury debut, but his trainer was more than hopeful he would hold his own in the Group Two affair. 'The form of his first race hasn't worked out at all, but he could only beat what he beat and he's done it again,' she added. 'I wondered whether I was being a bit ballsy, but quite frankly you either come here and take on Group horses or you go to a novice where you might have to give weight to a Group horse and I thought we might as well come here and see what we've got. 'I love this horse – he's got a great attitude and just wants to please. He's a dream to train and I think he's pretty nice to ride as well.' Zavateri is a 33-1 shot for next year's 2000 Guineas with Paddy Power. When asked whether he could stay the mile of next season's first Classic, Johnson Houghton said: 'He's bred to, but as I always tell all my owners, you've never heard of Usain Bolt's brother! What they're bred to do and what they do aren't always the same thing, but I think he definitely wants seven furlongs. 'We'll probably run him once or twice more this year, maybe he'll go to Goodwood at the Vintage and then we can look at the Dewhurst.' Zavateri was a second major two-year-old winner of the year for Johnson Houghton after Havana Hurricane's success in the Windsor Castle Stakes at Royal Ascot. Comparing the two, she added: 'Havana Hurricane is a sprinter and this horse wants further, so they don't work together – and I haven't got enough horses to be breaking them against each other!'
South Wales Guardian
10-07-2025
- Sport
- South Wales Guardian
Zavateri strikes the right note in July Stakes success
Sent off the 18-1 outsider of six, Charlie Bishop was content to sit off the red-hot early gallop set by Comical Point before Ryan Moore joined in on Brussels. Maximized (6-4 favourite) threatened to get involved only to drop back tamely, and as Zavateri began to pull away it was Coventry Stakes runner-up Do Or Do Not who stayed on strongly to claim second, a length away as he awaits his first win. Zavateri wins the Kingdom Of Bahrain July Stakes! The Without Parole colt dents some big reputations and is now two from two as this 35,000gns buy lands Group 2 honours in quite a result for the @johnsonhoughton team 👏 @BahrainTurfClub | @NewmarketRace — Racing TV (@RacingTV) July 10, 2025 Johnson Houghton said: 'I knew he was a good horse, I wasn't sure if he was good enough to win after only one run because he's obviously very inexperienced. 'In the paddock he was like, 'oh, it's party time!'. But in the race he's so professional. I thought, 'Oh god he's going to win this', and I never had a moment's doubt really.' Zavateri faced a significant rise in class after winning on his Salisbury debut, but his trainer was more than hopeful he would hold his own in the Group Two affair. 'The form of his first race hasn't worked out at all, but he could only beat what he beat and he's done it again,' she added. 'I wondered whether I was being a bit ballsy, but quite frankly you either come here and take on Group horses or you go to a novice where you might have to give weight to a Group horse and I thought we might as well come here and see what we've got. 'I love this horse – he's got a great attitude and just wants to please. He's a dream to train and I think he's pretty nice to ride as well.' Zavateri is a 33-1 shot for next year's 2000 Guineas with Paddy Power. When asked whether he could stay the mile of next season's first Classic, Johnson Houghton said: 'He's bred to, but as I always tell all my owners, you've never heard of Usain Bolt's brother! What they're bred to do and what they do aren't always the same thing, but I think he definitely wants seven furlongs. 'We'll probably run him once or twice more this year, maybe he'll go to Goodwood at the Vintage and then we can look at the Dewhurst.' Zavateri was a second major two-year-old winner of the year for Johnson Houghton after Havana Hurricane's success in the Windsor Castle Stakes at Royal Ascot. Comparing the two, she added: 'Havana Hurricane is a sprinter and this horse wants further, so they don't work together – and I haven't got enough horses to be breaking them against each other!'
Rhyl Journal
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
Zavateri strikes the right note in July Stakes success
Sent off the 18-1 outsider of six, Charlie Bishop was content to sit off the red-hot early gallop set by Comical Point before Ryan Moore joined in on Brussels. Maximized (6-4 favourite) threatened to get involved only to drop back tamely, and as Zavateri began to pull away it was Coventry Stakes runner-up Do Or Do Not who stayed on strongly to claim second, a length away as he awaits his first win. Zavateri wins the Kingdom Of Bahrain July Stakes! The Without Parole colt dents some big reputations and is now two from two as this 35,000gns buy lands Group 2 honours in quite a result for the @johnsonhoughton team 👏 @BahrainTurfClub | @NewmarketRace — Racing TV (@RacingTV) July 10, 2025 Johnson Houghton said: 'I knew he was a good horse, I wasn't sure if he was good enough to win after only one run because he's obviously very inexperienced. 'In the paddock he was like, 'oh, it's party time!'. But in the race he's so professional. I thought, 'Oh god he's going to win this', and I never had a moment's doubt really.' Zavateri faced a significant rise in class after winning on his Salisbury debut, but his trainer was more than hopeful he would hold his own in the Group Two affair. 'The form of his first race hasn't worked out at all, but he could only beat what he beat and he's done it again,' she added. 'I wondered whether I was being a bit ballsy, but quite frankly you either come here and take on Group horses or you go to a novice where you might have to give weight to a Group horse and I thought we might as well come here and see what we've got. 'I love this horse – he's got a great attitude and just wants to please. He's a dream to train and I think he's pretty nice to ride as well.' Zavateri is a 33-1 shot for next year's 2000 Guineas with Paddy Power. When asked whether he could stay the mile of next season's first Classic, Johnson Houghton said: 'He's bred to, but as I always tell all my owners, you've never heard of Usain Bolt's brother! What they're bred to do and what they do aren't always the same thing, but I think he definitely wants seven furlongs. 'We'll probably run him once or twice more this year, maybe he'll go to Goodwood at the Vintage and then we can look at the Dewhurst.' Zavateri was a second major two-year-old winner of the year for Johnson Houghton after Havana Hurricane's success in the Windsor Castle Stakes at Royal Ascot. Comparing the two, she added: 'Havana Hurricane is a sprinter and this horse wants further, so they don't work together – and I haven't got enough horses to be breaking them against each other!'
