Bahrain : For the first time in history, Al Hilal Healthcare Group, in collaboration with Oasis Mall Bahrain, hosted a grand Heart Day event under the inspiring theme “Don’t Miss a Beat.” The event aimed to highlight early heart health issues and raise awareness about the importance of regular heart checkups for people of all ages. In a landmark initiative, the event featured a first-of-its-kind mall walk, bringing together the community for an interactive and educational experience.
The event began with an introduction by Radio Mirchi 104.2, who gave special shout-
outs to all the event sponsors, including Oasis Mall, Mirchi 104.2 FM, Cake boutique, Eastern
Bakery, BIIECO, Asghar Ali Perfumes, Healthy Calorie, Novotel Hotel, Hakim Al Shammary,
Hypermax Bahrain, Ramee Grand Hotel and Spa, Fitness First Gym Bahrain, Pocari Sweat, The
Domain Hotel and Spa, Home Box Bahrain, Centrepoint Bahrain, BumbleBee, Kanafani and
Lemon Cafe. Sponsors played a crucial role in making this event a grand success.
The excitement continued with Fitness First, who led attendees through warm-up exercises,
energizing the crowd and setting the perfect tone for the day. Participants also received gifts
from Fitness First as part of their interactive engagement.
Radio Mirchi hosted interactive heart-themed games, including quizzes, heart-related exercises, and fun activities. Participants won exciting prizes and vouchers from the wide array of sponsors, making the experience both educational and enjoyable.
The highlight of the event was the doctor talks and interactive Q&A sessions. Renowned doctors from Al Hilal Healthcare Group shared vital insights on heart health, prevention, and lifestyle management, allowing attendees to interact directly and ask questions.
The distinguished doctors included:
Dr. Abdulkhadir (Consultant Cardiologist) from Al Hilal Adliya branch
Dr. Milta (Specialist Pulmonologist) from Al Hilal Adliya branch
Dr. George (Specialist Internal Medicine) from Al Hilal Premier Hospital
Dr. Santhosh (Consultant Cardiologist) from Al Hilal Hospital Muharraq
Dr. Rajaneesh (Specialist Internal Medicine) from Al Hilal Hospital Muharraq
Dr. Hemanth (Specialist ENT) from Al Hilal Hidd branch
Dr. Ghada (General Practitioner) from Al Hilal Adliya branch
The Chief Guest of the event was Parliament Member (MP) Mr. Mohammed Hussain Janahi,
joined by Dr. Sharath Chandran (CEO, Al Hilal Healthcare Group), Mr. Asif Mohamed (Vice
President, Al Hilal Healthcare Group), Mr. Sahal Jamaluddin (Finance Manager, Al Hilal
Healthcare Group), Mr. Vivek Sagar (Marketing Manager, ARG Group), Mr. Saqib (CEO, Cake
Boutique) Mr.Jibran (Marketing Manager Hypermax),
Mr. Nitheesh (Marketing Manager BIIECO) along with other sponsors representative, prominent
people from Media and the team of Al hilal healthcare group and ARG Group. Their presence
underscored the significance of heart health awareness and highlighted the team effort behind
this successful event. Following this, the Al Hilal Healthcare Team conducted a hands-on CPR demonstration, educating attendees on life-saving skills for emergencies involving heart issues. This interactive session empowered the public with practical knowledge to respond confidently in critical situations.
The Grand Raffle followed, bringing excitement and joy to the audience. Participants won a
range of prizes, including luxury hotel stays, shopping vouchers, dining experiences, and cash
prizes, with most attendees having a chance to take home exciting gifts.
The event culminated with the Heart Walk Challenge, a first-of-its-kind mall walk to symbolize
the importance of physical activity for a healthy heart. The walk was led by Dr. Sharath
Chandran, Mr. Sahal, and MP Mr. Mohammed Hussain Janahi, ), Ms. Madiha Habib (Regional
Marketing & Sales Head), Ms. Anam Bachlani (Head of Digital Marketing and Media), and the
entire Al Hilal Healthcare Group Marketing Team. With participants carrying Heart Day banners
and awareness cards, sending a strong message about the importance of walking for heart health.
The event had a pledge wall where all the participants wrote their heart health resolutions, along
with a desk for free health checkups including sugar, blood pressure, The kids’ Corner offered
activities such as coloring contests and face painting, keeping younger attendees engaged.
At the end of the event, goodie bags were distributed to all participants along with food boxes by
Eastern Bakery. The goodie bags were filled with exciting vouchers, including BD 50 heart
checkup by Al Hilal, heart-shaped stress balls, Centrepoint and Homebox discounted vouchers,
Pocari water, premium Asghar Ali sanitizers, elegant scented candles from Centrepoint, Al Hilal
mugs, Hyper Max vouchers, and exclusive dining and shopping vouchers from Healthy Calorie,
The Kebab Factory, Cake Boutique, Biieco, etc.
The event concluded with a special mention of Radio Mirchi 104.2 for their support and for
keeping the energy high with music, games, and audience interaction. This successful event not
only offered fun and engagement but also played a crucial role in raising awareness about heart
health, leaving a lasting impact on all attendees.
Al Hilal Healthcare Group remains committed to promoting wellness, advancing healthcare
awareness, and providing high-quality care to the community. On World Heart Day, let us all
pledge to stay healthy and promote health and wellness.
