Riffa Views hosts exclusive evening for Homeowners
June 28, 2007
Riffa Views Signature Estates’ welcomed their home-owners to a private function held last evening. Richard Browning, Riffa Views’ CEO, and Hugh O’Shea, Sales & Marketing Director, provided exclusive information of the Park Estate, which is set to be launched later this year to the general public. Mr. Browning also revealed The Park Estate will incorporate luxurious 3 bedroom villas in order to fulfil customer demand.
Mr. Browning commented: “We hosted this special event for our homeowners to give them a private viewing of the Mediterranean magnificence of the Park Estate. We shall continue to hold such events for our homeowners to ensure they are updated on the progress of the development as a whole, and in order for them to experience the Riffa Views’ lifestyle before they move into their new home.”
Ceremony marks beginning of construction on Riffa Views International School [RVIS]
June 26, 2007
Riffa Views Signature Estates today celebrated the beginning of construction of the Riffa Views International School (RVIS) located in The Lagoons Estate. The school is set to be completed in September 2008, with registration to commence in September 2007. RVIS is being established under the operational direction of the world class International Schools Services (ISS) and it will provide an American curriculum program of international standards.
RVIS will initially admit students from ages four (pre kindergarten) to ten (5th grade). Additional grade levels will be added each year thereafter. Registration will be open not only to Riffa Views homeowners but also to foreigners and nationals residing in Bahrain. The school will receive 280 pupils for September 2008’s academic year (in subsequent years as the school adds older grades the school’s capacity will increase to 560 students).
ISS will ensure the highest international education standards by overseeing the certification, development, registration and operation of the school. Mr. Bruce McWilliams, Director of RVIS, holds a masters degree in the Administration and Supervision of International and Overseas Schools, coupled with extensive experience in administering American curriculum schools the Middle East.
Mr. Richard Browning, Riffa Views’ CEO, commented: “Today’s ceremony marks an important milestone in our overall development, and brings us further toward our goal of providing unrivalled standards of education in the Kingdom. ISS is well established as the world leader in the operation of overseas schools, and their management of RVIS will guarantee a superior standard of education for all students. Riffa Views, with its commitment to quality of life and a healthy lifestyle is an ideal setting in which children can be educated.”
Mr. McWilliams commented: “It is an honor and a privilege to have been selected by ISS as the founding Director of RVIS. . Our goal is to provide a program that allows our students to develop their capabilities academically and athletically, as well as in the performing arts. Students graduating from RVIS will be awarded an American matriculation or an International Baccalaureate (IB) qualification.”
“The technology our students will utilise is world class and unprecedented in Bahrain. This, coupled with the school’s commitment to strong English and Arabic language programs is expected to appeal to a wide range of families in the Kingdom.”
Riffa Views awarded the BD 8.2 million construction project to contractor CYBROC, a subsidiary of Cybarco PLC.
Mr. Costas Demou, General Manager of Gulf Operations for CYBROC, commented: “CYBROC is proud to be awarded such a prestigious project, which is sure to improve the quality of education for Bahrainis and foreigners residing in the Kingdom. We are confident that with the close co-operation of all parties involved in the project we will be able to complete work on-time for school operations to begin by the planned date of September 2008.”
For more information on registration procedures for RVIS, please contact Patsy McWilliams at rvisadmin@riffaviews.com. For general information about the school contact Bruce McWilliams at 973 397-70173 or bmcwilliams@riffaviews.com.
Riffa Views brings yet another International Event to Bahrain
June 13, 2007
Riffa Views Signature Estates today announced its title sponsorship of the Asian 14/U series tennis championship, to be held in Bahrain in November of this year. The ‘Riffa Views Series Championship’ agreement was encouraged by celebrity tennis legend Boris Becker during his visit to Bahrain in February 2007, in conjunction with Mr. Ajay Pathak, member of the Asian Tennis Federation Juniors’ Committee.
The ‘Riffa Views Series Championship’, is the culmination of the Asian 14/U tennis series, and kicks off on November 19th 2007. This event follows the final of the ‘Riffa Views Cup’, which happens to be the final leg of the series. The tournament will see players from all over Asia convene in Bahrain to face off against their international counterparts. The championship event rotates annually around Asian countries, and this year Bahrain will host the first ever crowning of winners in a Middle-eastern country. The ‘Riffa Views Cup’ held in November 2006, was the first international tennis tournament ever held in Bahrain.
Mr. Richard Browning, Riffa Views’ CEO, commented: “Tennis in Bahrain has increasing prevalence, and it is part of Riffa Views’ mission to lend our continual support to the game, in order to put Bahrain on the map as a regional contender in the sport. We are constantly striving to enhance the talent and potential of young Bahrainis in tennis.”
“Our hosting of the ‘Riffa Views Cup’ in 2006 increased Bahrain’s sporting profile internationally, and by bringing the Asian 14/U series championship to Bahrain the country’s reputation for excellence in tennis is sure to be enhanced.” Mr. Browning added.
“The Riffa Views’ lifestyle promotes healthy living and, as such, we are pleased to support events that encourage young enthusiasts to adopt the same values. We are confident the Bahrain Tennis Club, under the new and dynamic leadership of Mr. Khamis Al Muqla, will be an excellent host for this event,” he concluded.
Boris Becker, who facilitated the agreement during his visit to Bahrain in February, added: “Support and encouragement of junior competition is critical for future champions to emerge and grow their talent. By hosting the ‘Riffa Views Series Championship’ in Bahrain, local young tennis players will have a challenging opportunity to test themselves against Asia’s best.”
Mr. Khamis Al Muqla, President, Bahrain Tennis Club, commented: “Riffa Views is leading the way for Bahrain’s organisations to support the game of tennis in the Kingdom. The Bahrain Tennis Club is constantly striving to develop local players to a calibre high enough to compete at a regional level – for this reason corporate support is highly valued.”
For more information on the tournament, contact the Bahrain Tennis Club on +973 17 729561 or visit the website on www.tennisbahrain.com.
