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Entrepreneur Hamed Fakhro has patented a stylish porcelain appliance to allow worshippers to perform a safe and comfortable washing ritual in mosques, commercial buildings and even in their homes.

Luck be a child on the night

Guys and Dolls, considered by critics to be among the greatest of all Broadway musicals, is the new challenge facing the budding thespians of St Christopher’s School, writes Anasuya Kesavan.

Taking off for Africa

With just a few weeks left for the re-launch of direct flights between Bahrain and Uganda, national carrier Gulf Air hosted a dinner meet for Uganda’s travel trade stakeholders and prominent travel agency representatives followed by a press conference at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel.  Speaking to the stakeholders and the media representatives, Gulf Air chief commercial officer Karim Makhlouf presented an overview of the airline, its network, products and services, and highlighted the advantages of flying with the Middle East’s largest network carrier.

Wall Street protestors targeted by MTV for their stories

MTV’s The Real World reality TV show may offer the Occupy Wall Street (OWS)protestors a new platform to voice their opinions after the show posted a casting call reaching out to supporters of the movement.

Women shaping up for the catwalk

Colour, fusion and style from different parts of the world set the scene for a show that makes models of mums and regular women on the island.

Marshall’s hat-trick

Andrew Marshall won the Bahrain Open for the third time on Saturday at Awali Golf Club. The Englishman dominated the competition from start to finish and eventually finished on a six under par total of 134 to win by a 17-stroke margin. Marshall, who was in complete control of his game in windy conditions, carded a five under par 65 on the final day which included six birdies and a sole bogey.

Competitors mount up

IT was action stations over the weekend as stables set about staging some serious competition for riders with two in-house events.

Owners make a pitch

While there have been some superb matches this weekend in the Premier League, there has been just as much excitement off the pitch.