Bahrain - Culture Smart! The Essential Guides to Customs & Culture

Reena Abraham is an author, writer, and editor based in the United Arab Emirates. Born and educated in India, where she gained a Masters degree in English Literature, she has lived for more than two decades in the GCC states with her family, developing a great rapport, knowledge of, and empathy with the people of the region. Her experience of life in different parts of Asia and her extensive travels all over the world give her writing and outlook an international perspective. Reena has written on a wide variety of subjects for travel companies, corporate organizations, and international magazines. She is also Partner and Editorial Director of Glow Publishing and runs a freelance services agency, Unlimited Words, offering professional creative writing services. Her published books include "Footprints in Time: The Story of Indians in Bahrain"; "The Journey Begins: The Story of Democracy in Bahrain"; "Lost in Translation"; "First Light: The Photography of GMB Akash"; and "Equine Treasures.""

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