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Cover Story
Gulf Weekly Hackers Beware!

A Bahraini computer whiz kid is helping businesses and organisations tackle the scourge of illegal hacking … with the help of a grant for young entrepreneurs.

February 15 - 21, 2012
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Local News
Gulf Weekly Cooking up a recipe for success

Cooking up a recipe for success

CULINARY wizards Sayed Hanif and Yousif Ahmed have found the recipe for success and secured a spot in the regional final of a leading cooking contest.

February 15 - 21, 2012
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Business News
Gulf Weekly Major deals signed at top industry fair

Major deals signed at top industry fair

Deals worth millions of dollars were struck as more than 2,300 trade visitors attended the fifth Gulf Industry Fair, which was inaugurated by HRH Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre.

February 15 - 21, 2012
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Gulf Weekly More Deals worth millions of dollars were struck as more than 2,300 trade visitors attended the fifth Gulf Industry Fair, which was inaugurated by HRH Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre.



Travel Weekly
Gulf Weekly Slamming trip!

Slamming trip!

This week’s TravelWeekly report should have been quite simple, I even had the first paragraph written in my mind which went something like an old Jackson Five hit … it’s easy as A, B, C … Abu Dhabi, Bahrain for a Cracking day out, writes Stan Szecowka.

February 15 - 21, 2012
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Gulf Weekly More This week’s TravelWeekly report should have been quite simple, I even had the first paragraph written in my mind which went something like an old Jackson Five hit … it’s easy as A, B, C … Abu Dhabi, Bahrain for a Cracking day out, writes Stan Szecowka.









Fashion Weekly
Gulf Weekly Style on wheels

Style on wheels

Two of Italy’s most famous automotive brands have made their debut in the kingdom following a launch held at Behbehani Brothers offices in Sitra.


February 15 - 21, 2012
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Gulf Weekly More Two of Italy’s most famous automotive brands have made their debut in the kingdom following a launch held at Behbehani Brothers offices in Sitra.




Film Weekly
Gulf Weekly An avalanche plot

An avalanche plot

In past reviews I’ve said that a British comedy is always funny, fresh and well worth watching ... but this film is so far off the mark I’m willing to concede that there are exceptions to any rule.


February 15 - 21, 2012
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Property Weekly
Gulf Weekly Towering apartment

Towering apartment

Star Real Estate has a beautiful two-bedroom apartment for rent within Muharraq’s developed Busaiteen area, offering stunning sea views and fantastic finishings.


February 15 - 21, 2012
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Too Hot To Trot
Gulf Weekly Thrilling action

Thrilling action

The weather was just perfect with a slight breeze as the Dilmun Riding Stables held the sixth show of this season’s in-house show jumping league on Friday. Riders and their horses came together to compete on the courses designed by Hussain Al Boosta.


February 15 - 21, 2012
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Motoring Weekly
Gulf Weekly Efficient and dynamic

Efficient and dynamic

The new BMW 3-Series has been unveiled at a motoring ceremony staged at the Royal Golf Club at Riffa Views.

February 15 - 21, 2012
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Eating Out
Gulf Weekly Wok and roll!

Wok and roll!

Something is sizzling at the Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa Hotel and it’s coming from the kitchens of a sensational new restaurant called Wok.


February 15 - 21, 2012
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Sports News
Gulf Weekly Ferrari gears up for F1

Ferrari gears up for F1

BETWEEN them F1 ace drivers Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa have accumulated a staggering five wins at the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix Ö but still they have everything to prove.


February 15 - 21, 2012
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Golf Weekly
Gulf Weekly Trust in the science

Trust in the science

In the majority of sporting actions, following your instincts will generally result in a reasonable outcome. For example, if you ask someone to kick a ball as high as possible, they will tend to lean back in order to get the ball up into the air.


February 15 - 21, 2012
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TV Weekly
Gulf Weekly American Idol producer goes on attack against rivals

American Idol producer goes on attack against rivals

American Idol executive producer Nigel Lythgoe came out fighting against rival TV shows, calling singing contest The Voice a ‘gimmicky’ show and making clear he was fed up with defending Idol’s slipping ratings, writes Jill Serjeant.


February 15 - 21, 2012
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Gulf Weekly More American Idol producer goes on attack against rivals