Businessman and Bahrain Rugby Club stalwart David Ryan celebrated his 69th birthday at his home in Janabiyah with family and friends on New Year’s Day thanking his lucky stars that he was still alive.
Iain Ferrier Lindsay, the British Ambassador to Bahrain, has one clear New Year’s resolution ... to tackle issues causing concern to UK residents living in the kingdom and find amicable solutions, writes Anasuya Kesavan.
Hussain Salem emerged overall winner of Awali Golf Club’s annual Christmas Hamper competition. In ideal conditions Salem fired a fantastic level par gross score of 70 (nett 64) to win by a single stroke.
Abu Dhabi’s western region could become a prominent player in the global watersport and marine-based leisure tourism sector, according to an Arab entrepreneur aiming to exploit its potential.
Following on from last week’s article highlighting the top performing individuals of 2011, this week we turn our attention to the team that has set the world alight.
Bahrain’s ‘Mr Motivator’ Adrian Henson has put pen to paper and hopes his first published work will help inspire victims of the global downturn to come out triumphant in the face of adversity.
Solas (Alone)Director: Benito ZambranoDuration: 1 hour 17 minutesStarring: María Galiana, Ana Fernández, Paco De Osca, Carlos Álvarez-Nóvoa and Antonio DechentStory: Maria is a 35-year-old pregnant cleaner with a drinking problem, angry at the cards life has dealt her. When her father goes in to hospital for an operation, her mother comes to stay with her. Her neighbour, an old recluse whose only friend is his dog, begins to come out of his shell and the three lost souls try to give each other the strength to start over.
The big question on many lips of Bahrain’s dining out fraternity is will one of the biggest names in the Indian hospitality industry deliver the culinary delights in the kingdom it conjures up so successfully in its homeland?The simple answer is … yes.
The freehold Abraj Al Lulu has a four-bedroom apartment for rent in its luxurious Black Tower, boasting stunning views of Bahrain Financial Harbour and the sea.
Simon Cowell has announced that several X Factor USA finalists will receive Sony Music record deals. The British music mogul mentored 19-year-old Melanie Amaro to victory on the show’s first season earlier this month, thereby guaranteeing her a recording contract worth $5 million.
Yes, it’s that time of year again when the corporate fat-cats in Hollywood try to capitalise on the festive season by churning out yet another holiday movie.
