Gulf Weekly Home Page











Cover Story
Gulf Weekly LAURA BATTLES ON

Schoolgirl Laura Buemi is battling against cancer and living in quarantine in a specially-adapted room to ensure she stays safe from everyday germs which could prove fatal.

February 1 - 7, 2012
701 views



Local News
Gulf Weekly Traditional sarees on display

Traditional sarees on display

Indian women set the stage alight with a resplendent show of India’s national costume – as members of the royal family, businesswomen and the diplomatic community gathered to admire the weaves and styles of the traditional unstitched garment at India House in Saar.

February 1 - 7, 2012
1829 views

Gulf Weekly More Traditional sarees on display




TV Weekly
Gulf Weekly Jim Carrey’s daughter surprises the judges

Jim Carrey’s daughter surprises the judges

Jim Carrey’s 24-year-old waitress daughter, Jane Carrey, had a leg up – well, at least one – on her fellow American Idol auditioners on the show. There’s the fact that her father is a Hollywood superstar, and the fact that she already knew judge Jennifer Lopez.

February 1 - 7, 2012
2288 views

Gulf Weekly More Jim Carrey’s 24-year-old waitress daughter, Jane Carrey, had a leg up – well, at least one – on her fellow American Idol auditioners on the show. There’s the fact that her father is a Hollywood superstar, and the fact that she already knew judge Jennifer Lopez.



Film Weekly
Gulf Weekly Lofty ambitions

Lofty ambitions

THERE have been so many emotionally-charged dramas and over-the-top animations released recently that it seemed the world was screaming out for some action.

February 1 - 7, 2012
328 views

Gulf Weekly More THERE have been so many emotionally-charged dramas and over-the-top animations released recently that it seemed the world was screaming out for some action.









Fashion Weekly
Gulf Weekly Stepping out for a cause

Stepping out for a cause

Fashion designer and wardrobe stylist Hamra Alam aims to inspire and make a difference within the kingdom through her latest venture Lights Camera Fashion (LCF).


February 1 - 7, 2012
367 views

Gulf Weekly More Fashion designer and wardrobe stylist Hamra Alam aims to inspire and make a difference within the kingdom through her latest venture Lights Camera Fashion (LCF).




Sports News
Gulf Weekly The race is on

The race is on

THE Bahrain national sailing team will be embarking on its first 1,408km off-shore yacht race to Oman and competing against the region’s top sailors, writes Mai Al Khatib.


February 1 - 7, 2012
314 views

Gulf Weekly More The race is on



Too Hot To Trot
Gulf Weekly Equine events heat up

Equine events heat up

The Dilmun Stables held its fifth In-House Show Jumping League Event on Friday. The weather was perfect and after the Eliminator competition last week all competitors were ready for another challenge.


February 1 - 7, 2012
249 views

Gulf Weekly More Equine events heat up



Business Weekly
Gulf Weekly Bargains galore at fair

Bargains galore at fair

Tomorrow is the final day of the Autumn Fair, Bahrain’s biggest annual shopping extravaganza at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre (BIECC) at Sanabis which has been attracting on average 15,000 daily visitors, writes Anasuya Kesavan. More than 700 traders from China, Egypt, Kuwait, India, Lebanon, Malaysia, Oman, Pakistan, Poland, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Syria, Turkey, Yemen, UAE and Bahrain are enticing customers with an array of bargains including curtains for BD1 and BD1.5 for hand-painted ceramic plates.


February 1 - 7, 2012
267 views

Gulf Weekly More Bargains galore at fair








Motoring
Gulf Weekly True 4x4 adventure

True 4x4 adventure

Ahmed Zayani & Sons is offering great deals on the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Compass, making true Jeep 4x4 capability and adventure more affordable than ever.

February 1 - 7, 2012
488 views

Gulf Weekly More True 4x4 adventure







Eating Out
Gulf Weekly A fusion of tantalising fare

A fusion of tantalising fare

I’m not sure if I’m becoming a grumpy old man, or whether it’s my Taurean temperament playing up but I’m not a great fan of change when it comes to eating out.


February 1 - 7, 2012
357 views

Gulf Weekly More A fusion of tantalising fare




Travel Weekly
Gulf Weekly Fashionistas oasis in UK

Fashionistas oasis in UK

Rocco Forte’s The Lowry Hotel has exclusively partnered with style queen Brix Smith Start, the brains behind East London’s fashion emporium Start, to create the ultimate shopping guide for guests from Bahrain visiting the English city of Manchester this season.


February 1 - 7, 2012
259 views

Gulf Weekly More Fashionistas oasis in UK



Property Weekly
Gulf Weekly Safe as houses in Riffa Views

Safe as houses in Riffa Views

Riffa Views is viewed as an attractive, safe residential development by investors, property seekers and tenants alike.


February 1 - 7, 2012
405 views

Gulf Weekly More Safe as houses in Riffa Views



Golf Weekly
Gulf Weekly Tiger gets Rocked!

Tiger gets Rocked!

Britain’s Robert Rock won his head-to-head duel with a ragged Tiger Woods to lift the Abu Dhabi Championship title on Sunday.


February 1 - 7, 2012
261 views

Gulf Weekly More Tiger gets Rocked!