Magical Disney characters came alive in the classrooms of a preschool in Barbar as children, parents and members of staff rallied round to help raise funds for Bahrain’s very own ‘dog-father’ Tony Waters.
IN what amounts to a reflection of last year’s Emmys and a bold prediction of this year’s ceremony Mad Men and Modern Family won the top prizes at a new event organised by television critics.
Pablo Larrazabal beat fellow Spaniard Sergio Garcia at the fifth play-off hole to clinch his second European Tour title on a marathon final Sunday in Munich.
The fancy dress final of the Dilmun Show Jumping League for this season was staged on Friday and, according to stable manager ‘Gypsy Rose Lee’ Lisa Powick, it was the best fun yet! The costumes were amazing, reducing the tension for all the competitors and making the atmosphere very relaxed. Peachey Ihalainen’s fairy costume was so good it won her a free riding lesson. A special mention must also go to Rangerino for the ‘Raver’ look Amelia Boyd gave her. The afternoon’s start time was delayed due to the temperature, though no-one seemed to mind. “I don’t think we stopped laughing all day,” said Lisa.
WHILST many focus on the past, others find it easier to focus on the future. What is the future? A piece of time that has not even arrived yet, not begun, does not exist.
German car giant Mercedes-Benz launched its all new C-Class Coupé and the third generation of its most successful sports car ever – the SLK Roadster – in spectacular style at an event in Beirut, reports Charlie Holding in Lebanon.
I AM delighted to announce that the 2011 Wheelathon has been confirmed at the Bahrain International Circuit for October 28. In what will be the best opportunity for the population of Bahrain to experience the whole F1 circuit this year, we get the chance to show the F1 teams what might have been! The event will follow the usual format with a hospital bed race along the main straight before individuals and families of all ages and nationalities will be given the chance to wheel around the prestigious F1 track. There will also be a shorter circuit for the young or weary!
Bahrain International Airport (BIA) is to undergo major expansion boosting its capacity by 50 per cent from the current nine million passengers to 13.5 million. Dar Al Handasah, one of the largest engineering and design practices in the world, will lead the BD4.4 million design phase of the project.
Goa’s white sandy beaches not only attract holidaymakers but also act as a magnet to home seekers. According to global real estate analysts residential properties in the popular Indian tourist destination command high rentals and boast good resale value.
