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Gulf Weekly ACADEMIES OF FUN, THEATRE AND SPORT

Extra-curricular tuition in the kingdom has received a major boost with the opening of a new academy in Hamala offering an impressive array of sporting and performing arts activities to youngsters.

December 7 - 13, 2011
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Local News
Gulf Weekly Flashes of Muharraq’s transformation

Flashes of Muharraq’s transformation

An exhibition showcasing the best works of 10 photographers who have been creating a visual record of Muharraq, a city once described as an archetypal Islamic town, will open to public view on Monday at the Bin Matar House in Muharraq.

December 7 - 13, 2011
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Business News
Gulf Weekly Aluminum powerhouse

Aluminum powerhouse

The aluminum industry in the GCC is on the verge of becoming a leading global contributor, according to a new publication issued by Deloitte Middle East, titled GCC: Tomorrow’s aluminum powerhouse.

December 7 - 13, 2011
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Gulf Weekly More The aluminum industry in the GCC is on the verge of becoming a leading global contributor, according to a new publication issued by Deloitte Middle East, titled GCC: Tomorrow’s aluminum powerhouse.



Travel Weekly
Gulf Weekly A taste of Italian heritage

A taste of Italian heritage

Most people have heard the expression ‘When in Rome do as the Romans do’, but I can honestly say that doesn’t help you decide what to do considering the vast options available.

December 7 - 13, 2011
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Gulf Weekly More Most people have heard the expression ‘When in Rome do as the Romans do’, but I can honestly say that doesn’t help you decide what to do considering the vast options available.










Film Weekly
Gulf Weekly Horror falls short

Horror falls short

STORY-TELLING is an art form and when it’s done properly it can be just as titillating as the latest bit of celebrity gossip.


December 7 - 13, 2011
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Too Hot To Trot
Gulf Weekly Riders brave the weather

Riders brave the weather

THERE was a chilly 4pm start to Friday’s Dilmun Stables fourth-of-the-season Show Jumping League Event, sponsored by Al Dar Island, although, all said and done, the weather did not deter the competitors.


December 7 - 13, 2011
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Sports News
Gulf Weekly Come, watch us play

Come, watch us play

The promoters of the new 2011/12 Viva Bahrain First Division Football League are calling on expat soccer fans in the kingdom who are missing the excitement of live goalmouth action to support a side in the newly-sponsored national league.


December 7 - 13, 2011
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Motoring
Gulf Weekly New facility is on track

New facility is on track

THE world’s newest sports car company McLaren Automotive, partly-owned by Bahrain’s sovereign wealth fund Mumtalakat, has launched its production centre in the United Kingdom.

December 7 - 13, 2011
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Eating Out
Gulf Weekly A fusion of fare

A fusion of fare

La Med at the Ritz-Carlton Bahrain Hotel & Spa has been refurbished with an added seaside Mediterranean-style sparkle for guests of the all-day dining restaurant.


December 7 - 13, 2011
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Property Weekly
Gulf Weekly Let’s go large in Amwaj!

Let’s go large in Amwaj!

IF you like ‘going it large’ then Star Real Estate has the perfect property on its books! It is a massive fully-furnished four-bedroom apartment for sale on the 11th floor of Zawia 1, the popular sky-high apartment building in Amwaj Islands. The current owner had combined two of Zawia’s units to form a whopping 410sq/m apartment that includes two of everything.


December 7 - 13, 2011
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Leisure
Gulf Weekly Leisure Guide

Leisure Guide

An art exhibition titled ‘Inspired By Nature’ featuring a new collection of paintings by artist Andrea Sibiliais is running at the World Beat Café in Janabiya throughout this month during the café hours – from 8am to 1pm and from 4pm to 8pm. For details, visit www.worldbeatfitness.com


December 7 - 13, 2011
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TV Weekly
Gulf Weekly Queen of late-night TV talk shows brings back After Lately

Queen of late-night TV talk shows brings back After Lately

Chelsea Handler may have more jobs than James Franco – award-winning actress, daytime television star, writer, director, novelist, academic.


December 7 - 13, 2011
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