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Gulf Weekly Making dreams come true

BAHRAINI director and filmmaker Maryam Abdulghaffar’s short film Dark Forest, which premiered at the Emirates Film Festival this month, has won the award for Best Documentary, and encourages young creatives to follow their dreams.

January 23 - January 29, 2025
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Local News
Gulf Weekly ‘Key’ player

‘Key’ player

BAHRAINI hotel concierge Saleha Al Wazzan has been selected to represent Bahrain and the UAE at the renowned international Les Clefs d’Or Award 2025, coinciding with her completing 10 glorious years in hospitality.

January 23 - January 29, 2025
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Gulf Weekly Delicate balance

Delicate balance

The third and final season of American comedy series Harlem is out now on Prime Video.

January 23 - January 29, 2025
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Gulf Weekly Root of the matter

Root of the matter

AFRICAN-AMERICAN writer Tamara Lanier’s memoir From These Roots: My Fight with Harvard to Reclaim My Legacy hits the shelves on January 28.

January 23 - January 29, 2025
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Leisure Scene
Gulf Weekly Club to host Jam Night with Manny and Friends

Club to host Jam Night with Manny and Friends

Head down to the British Club Bahrain for its Jam Night with Manny and Friends.


January 23 - January 29, 2025
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Leisure Scene
Gulf Weekly Sweet serenity at rgc

Sweet serenity at rgc

Join the Royal Golf Club (RGC) for an array of great offerings this week.


January 23 - January 29, 2025
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Leisure Scene
Gulf Weekly Culinary adventure unlike any other!

Culinary adventure unlike any other!

Get ready for a week of good food and fun vibes at Hilton Bahrain.


January 23 - January 29, 2025
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Eating Out
Gulf Weekly Byblos turns one

Byblos turns one

Marking a major milestone in its journey through the kingdom’s palates, the Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay’s beachside restaurant Byblos celebrated its first anniversary last week.


January 23 - January 29, 2025
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Gulf Weekly Unlocking the conspiracy

Unlocking the conspiracy

THE first two episodes of thriller miniseries Prime Target are out now on Apple TV+, with a weekly release scheduled to run until March 5.


January 23 - January 29, 2025
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Leisure Scene
Gulf Weekly Gear up for surprises as French troupe performs

Gear up for surprises as French troupe performs

The award-winning French troupe Surprise Effect is set to stage an interactive performance, combining breakdance, acrobatics and humour, this weekend, as part of the ongoing Spring of Culture festival.


January 23 - January 29, 2025
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Gulf Weekly Treats for food lovers

Treats for food lovers

Choose the Dilmun Club Bahrain for a weekend of delicious food and a pleasant atmosphere.


January 23 - January 29, 2025
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