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Gulf Weekly Peak of success

Living life on the edge and in the fast lane has become second nature for stout-hearted Semreen Ahmed who recently conquered her second of the Seven Summits - the highest mountains on each of the continents.

August 9 - August 15, 2023
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Local News
Gulf Weekly Shoot for the moon

Shoot for the moon

Bahraini Basma Alhashimi has been capturing supermoons from different destinations around the kingdom to highlight the island’s beauty as well as the giant celestial body that shines so bright.

August 9 - August 15, 2023
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Local News
Gulf Weekly Filming feelings

Filming feelings

Videographer and director Ahmed Alawi knows how heavy life can get at times and hopes to help others work through their own burdens by putting his emotions, words and actions in motion for all to see.

August 9 - August 15, 2023
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Pulse of Pop
Gulf Weekly Golden tribute to hip-hop stars

Golden tribute to hip-hop stars

Hip-hop is celebrating its 50th birthday this year, and amongst the festivities is a new docuseries honouring the greatest women to ever grace the genre.

August 9 - August 15, 2023
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Pulse of Pop
Gulf Weekly Uncovering mysteries in a small town

Uncovering mysteries in a small town

Award-winning American writer and musician James McBride has published his latest book delving into the secrets sheltered within a small town.

August 9 - August 15, 2023
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Motoring Weekly
Gulf Weekly Glorious victory

Glorious victory

Silverstone never disappoints. And once again, the stage for the MotoGP British Grand Prix rocked the championship standings, with the current leader taking his first zero-point finish of the season.

August 9 - August 15, 2023
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Motoring Weekly
Gulf Weekly Raring to go

Raring to go

One of the rookies on this year’s Formula 1 racing grid is moving beyond behind-the-circuit drama to make a “phenomenal” start to his racing in the top tier of the motorsport.

August 9 - August 15, 2023
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Pulse of Pop
Gulf Weekly Jazz from the past

Jazz from the past

The inception of jazz flows in the same cultural vein as John Coltrane, and from beyond the grave, there is some new music flowing with the release of a long-lost recording by one of the greatest musicians to have ever lived.


August 9 - August 15, 2023
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Culture Weekly
Gulf Weekly Exploring Uncharted territories

Exploring Uncharted territories

Six Bahraini creatives are pushing the envelope beyond their comfort zone as part of an art residency programme during the ongoing Youth City 2030.


August 9 - August 15, 2023
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