A successful Bahraini entrepreneur, well-known among aviation enthusiasts, will launch his first book later this month.
The autobiography, The Sea is Purple, was written by bespoke aircraft model connoisseur Bader Murad, who has a multi-million dollar Bahrain-based empire.
Though Mr Murad has already launched The Sea is Purple in the US where it received highly positive feedback, the official launch in Bahrain will take place at the Bahrain International Airshow, which will be held from November 14 to 16, followed by a gala dinner on November 15.
Featuring details of his life since childhood, the book documents significant events both personally and professionally, as he built his career and took what began as a hobby to the world.
Today, Mr Murad’s business, Bader Models, serves not only the aviation market but is able to produce scaled models of just about anything.
“I want readers to know that if you believe in something you can do it and you will succeed,” said Mr Murad, who also enjoyed a successful management career with Gulf Air.
“Take advantage of every opportunity that comes your way.
“You don’t know which one will be the one that opens the door for you.
“Use every obstacle as a stepping stone to success.”
In 2017, Bader won the prestigious Bahrain Award for Entrepreneurship and he also holds the Guinness World Records entry for the largest collection of model aircraft.
Speaking on his decision to launch his book in the US before the Middle East, Mr Murad told the GDN that he started his business in the US 21 years ago and that his “aircraft models were more popular there than anywhere else”.
“I have many US collectors, so naturally I started from there,” he added.
The book was launched at the National Business Aircraft Association (NBAA) in Florida on October 26, where he sold hundreds of copies.
Following the launch in Bahrain, Mr Murad intends to continue showcasing The Sea is Purple at book festivals around the GCC.
He said he was planning to pen two more books with one containing poems about aviation.
The Sea is Purple is available as an audio book and at all major online book stores.
You can also purchase a copy from www.theseaispurple.com.