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Cover Story
Gulf Weekly Smell of success

After 20 years in the US, Bahraini entrepreneur and fragrance guru Nadeem Asghar Ali has returned home to expand the family business and take his ‘made in Bahrain’ brand regional.

August 31 - September 6, 2011
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Local News
Gulf Weekly Wheels in motion

Wheels in motion

A GROUP of motor sport enthusiasts have joined together to form Bahrain’s first all-Asian karting team in a bid to encourage more youngsters to take to the racing track.

August 31 - September 6, 2011
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TV Weekly
Gulf Weekly Cohabitation is the ‘safe’ sell for channels this season

Cohabitation is the ‘safe’ sell for channels this season

ROOMMATES have found a whole new way of hogging the TV. Of the 15 new, live-action network sitcoms this season, four are about young women in awkward roommate situations, writes Tim Molloy.

August 31 - September 6, 2011
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Gulf Weekly More ROOMMATES have found a whole new way of hogging the TV. Of the 15 new, live-action network sitcoms this season, four are about young women in awkward roommate situations, writes Tim Molloy.



Film Weekly
Gulf Weekly Gripping thriller

Gripping thriller

It’s impossible not to love a good thriller, especially one with more twists and turns than the Bahrain International Circuit.

August 31 - September 6, 2011
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Gulf Weekly More It’s impossible not to love a good thriller, especially one with more twists and turns than the Bahrain International Circuit.









Fashion Weekly
Gulf Weekly Inspired by femininity

Inspired by femininity

The Jimmy Choo Autumn Winter collection for 2011 has been unveiled, much to the delight of fashionistas around the world, writes Mai Al Khatib.


August 31 - September 6, 2011
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Gulf Weekly More The Jimmy Choo Autumn Winter collection for 2011 has been unveiled, much to the delight of fashionistas around the world, writes Mai Al Khatib.




Sports Weekly
Gulf Weekly Made-to-order thrillers

Made-to-order thrillers

Cricket in England has never before seen a match decided by a final over eliminator, yet the final day of the Friends Life T20 saw both semi-finals being decided in such a manner.


August 31 - September 6, 2011
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Letters
Gulf Weekly Write to the editor

Write to the editor

The Bahrain Writers’ Circle will be publishing an anthology about life in Bahrain based on accounts from people who currently live, or who have lived in the kingdom.


August 31 - September 6, 2011
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Business Weekly
Gulf Weekly GOP in awards shortlist

GOP in awards shortlist

The General Organisation of Sea Ports (GOP), Bahrain’s maritime regulatory authority, has been shortlisted in the ‘Port Operator/Authority’ category of the prestigious 2011 Lloyd’s List Global Awards.


August 31 - September 6, 2011
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Motoring
Gulf Weekly Off-road adventure!

Off-road adventure!

I CAN’T think of a better way to spend an afternoon in Bahrain than driving a gleaming BD29,900 SUV around the desert.

August 31 - September 6, 2011
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Eating Out
Gulf Weekly Wide variety of delicacies

Wide variety of delicacies

The Rice Bowl at the Bahrain City Centre offers mall visitors and shoppers a relaxing haven to sit back and enjoy Indian and Chinese delicacies.


August 31 - September 6, 2011
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Property Weekly
Gulf Weekly A golfer’s dream home

A golfer’s dream home

If you’re looking for a home away from home, why not settle in a majestic mansion surrounded by lush greenery and world-class facilities in one of the most scenic cities in the world?


August 31 - September 6, 2011
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Golf Scene
Gulf Weekly Johnson clinches win

Johnson clinches win

In a sport where slow play is often an issue at the highest level, it would be interesting to find out the average speed of play during the final round of the Barclays. It looked as though the players were trying to finish their rounds quickly to make sure they avoided the wrath of Hurricane Irene.


August 31 - September 6, 2011
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Formula One
Gulf Weekly Vettel savours seventh victory of season

Vettel savours seventh victory of season

World champion Sebastian Vettel won the Belgian Grand Prix and stretched his Formula One lead to 92 points in a Red Bull one-two finish with Australian Mark Webber on Sunday, writes Alan Baldwin. The victory was the 24-year-old German’s seventh in 12 races this year, with seven rounds remaining worth a maximum 175 points and the title likely to be wrapped up well before the end of the season.


August 31 - September 6, 2011
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