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ONE of Bahrain’s most popular female-only fitness facilities is set to move premises after its high-profile Budaiya Highway base suddenly became partly obscured by newly-constructed civil defence towers.

Julio’s passion will shine

With a career spanning over four decades Latin crooner Julio Iglesias has performed in 600 cities around the world and in front of more than 60 million people … and now it is Bahrain’s turn to see the ‘Spanish Frank Sinatra’ on stage.

Call goes out backing Batelco’s move

Batelco is poised to recover its investment in Indian affiliate S Tel after selling its 43 per cent stake in the unit, SICO Research said, raising its long-term rating on the stock to ‘buy’ from ‘add’.

Little gem of Haiti

Labadee greets cruise ship passengers with unique panache: a cocktail, an empty beach, high walls topped with razor wire, guards with shotguns, and the suggestion that whatever the atlas says, this is not really Haiti.

Timeless designer collection

FASHION-LOVERS will be swooping on the H&M store at Bahrain City Centre on March 8 when it opens its doors at 8am to an eclectic, quirky and timeless Marni collection, writes Stan Szecowka.

Britney Spears to sit on The X Factor judging panel?

Music mogul and reality TV personality Simon Cowell is keeping tight-lipped about who will be sitting on the panel on The X Factor USA when the new season starts next month.

Cole backs Manchester United to retain Premiership title

Manchester United legend Andrew Cole is backing his former team to hold on to the Premiership title and ensure arch-rivals City suffer the blues.