Gulf Weekly Home Page











Cover
Gulf Weekly Left holding the baby

Sar Music Centre, the popular institute that once attracted hundreds of aspiring musicians from around the kingdom, has closed … devastating its co-creator who has been left holding the baby and trying to resurrect her musical career in Bahrain.

September 14 - 20, 2011
1373 views



Local News
Gulf Weekly Skating his way to glory

Skating his way to glory

After bankers close shop for the day in the Diplomatic Area, Mohamed Salman glides onto the empty streets to try a few new tricks to perfect his skating skills.

September 14 - 20, 2011
502 views

Gulf Weekly More Skating his way to glory




Business Weekly
Gulf Weekly Tapping Islamic funds

Tapping Islamic funds

The 7th annual World Islamic Funds and Financial Markets Conference (WIFFMC 2011) will feature critical discussions on strengthening the Islamic funds and investments industry and building international growth by tapping into new jurisdictions.

September 14 - 20, 2011
539 views

Gulf Weekly More The 7th annual World Islamic Funds and Financial Markets Conference (WIFFMC 2011) will feature critical discussions on strengthening the Islamic funds and investments industry and building international growth by tapping into new jurisdictions.



Letters
Gulf Weekly Whisperer

Whisperer

THE Whisperer is proud to announce that the Young Astronomy Photographer of the Year is Indian schoolboy Jathin Premjith who lives in Bahrain.

September 14 - 20, 2011
640 views

Gulf Weekly More THE Whisperer is proud to announce that the Young Astronomy Photographer of the Year is Indian schoolboy Jathin Premjith who lives in Bahrain.









Fashion Weekly
Gulf Weekly Elite collections on the ramp

Elite collections on the ramp

Fashionistas in New York for the spring 2012 shows may be jittery about a possible terror threat in the city, but the designers who unveiled collections displayed nothing but confident joy, writes Brigitte Dusseau.


September 14 - 20, 2011
331 views

Gulf Weekly More Fashionistas in New York for the spring 2012 shows may be jittery about a possible terror threat in the city, but the designers who unveiled collections displayed nothing but confident joy, writes Brigitte Dusseau.




Sports News
Gulf Weekly Jason whizzes in!

Jason whizzes in!

Jason Robinson, known to rugby fans the world over by his nickname Billy Whizz, will be hot-footing his way to Bahrain to inspire, encourage and coach some of the most promising young players in the region.


September 14 - 20, 2011
344 views

Gulf Weekly More Jason whizzes in!



Property Weekly
Gulf Weekly Convenient location

Convenient location

The modern and inviting interiors, fantastic facilities as well as its central location continues to attract investors to the metropolitan freehold of Abraj Al Lulu.


September 14 - 20, 2011
444 views

Gulf Weekly More Convenient location



Leisure
Gulf Weekly Ta’a Al Shabab Cultural Festival

Ta’a Al Shabab Cultural Festival

The cultural festival Ta’a Al Shabab, which translates as ‘Come On Youth’, is being held until September 30.The festival which is in its third year and supported by the Culture Ministry, will include different sections dedicated to the arts, literature and Bahrain’s culture.


September 14 - 20, 2011
2578 views

Gulf Weekly More Ta’a Al Shabab Cultural Festival








Motoring Weekly
Gulf Weekly An inspiring sports car

An inspiring sports car

AN exclusive sports car has been unveiled with the aim of inspiring existing and future owners of the first ever pure McLaren mean machine for the roads. Bespoke treatment applied to the vehicle includes stunning satin matte Volcano Orange paintwork, a gloss black roof, diamond cut finish wheels with gloss black inners, branded carbon sill panels, carbon steering wheel, front wheel arch louvres and carbon fibre engine cover vents, rear deck vent and wiper system cover.

September 14 - 20, 2011
449 views

Gulf Weekly More An inspiring sports car







Eating Out
Gulf Weekly Granny’s recipe for success

Granny’s recipe for success

THERE’S something about grandparents that we all love and their wisdom and knowledge can prove invaluable for those lucky enough to spend time in their company.


September 14 - 20, 2011
3102 views

Gulf Weekly More Granny’s recipe for success




TV Weekly
Gulf Weekly Bushido seals deal with FTV to host top events

Bushido seals deal with FTV to host top events

BUSHIDO restaurant has recently signed an 18-month agreement with Fashion TV (FTV) International, making it the only venue allowed to officially bring the famous FTV concept party into Bahrain. The first party at the chic venue will take place on September 29 featuring DJ Ravin followed by other FTV events to be announced.


September 14 - 20, 2011
633 views

Gulf Weekly More Bushido seals deal with FTV to host top events



Film Weekly
Gulf Weekly Monkey business

Monkey business

THANKS to Michael Jackson, back in the early 1990s everyone (myself included) wanted a pet monkey. However, after watching this movie I think I dodged a metaphorical bullet because these chimps give a whole new meaning to the phrase ‘going ape’.


September 14 - 20, 2011
348 views

Gulf Weekly More Monkey business



Golf Scene
Gulf Weekly Dyson’s hat-trick

Dyson’s hat-trick

Simon Dyson joined an elite group of players this week when he won the KLM Dutch Open for the third time.


September 14 - 20, 2011
2364 views

Gulf Weekly More Dyson’s hat-trick