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Gulf Weekly GIVE A LITTLE HELP

GULFWEEKLY readers are being urged to open their hearts and lend the needy a helping hand during Ramadan by backing a month-long campaign that aims to make a difference.

July 18 - 24, 2012
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Local News
Gulf Weekly Poster power promotes new BSPCA home

Poster power promotes new BSPCA home

POSTER power will help the island’s leading pet charity to promote its new state-of-the-art home in Askar, thanks to the design skills of talented children.

July 18 - 24, 2012
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Travel Weekly
Gulf Weekly Walking on the wild side

Walking on the wild side

SWITZERLAND is getting ready to rock with the world’s most colourful house and techno parade making its way around Zurich’s lakeside for the 21st time next month.Attracting thousands of dance enthusiasts every year, the Street Parade on August 11 is a gigantic musical extravaganza.

July 18 - 24, 2012
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Gulf Weekly More SWITZERLAND is getting ready to rock with the world’s most colourful house and techno parade making its way around Zurich’s lakeside for the 21st time next month.Attracting thousands of dance enthusiasts every year, the Street Parade on August 11 is a gigantic musical extravaganza.



Film Weekly
Gulf Weekly Heart-warming

Heart-warming

Having heard nothing about this film prior to watching it, my first impression was based on the title alone. Just what the world needs, another cross between What to Expect When You’re Expecting and Friends with Benefits, my initial thought … ‘I would rather die a slow painful death’ than sit through Friends With Kids.

July 18 - 24, 2012
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Gulf Weekly More Having heard nothing about this film prior to watching it, my first impression was based on the title alone. Just what the world needs, another cross between What to Expect When You’re Expecting and Friends with Benefits, my initial thought … ‘I would rather die a slow painful death’ than sit through Friends With Kids.










Golf News
Gulf Weekly Revolution looming

Revolution looming

The game of golf will be revolutionised by the start of the next decade, according to new research.


July 18 - 24, 2012
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Youth Talk
Gulf Weekly Testament to nature’s resilience

Testament to nature’s resilience

It has been five years or so since I last visited the Tree of Life, yet something stirred inside me these past few days, and I finally persuaded my parents to embark on a road trip into the Bahraini desert.


July 18 - 24, 2012
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Health Weekly
Gulf Weekly More than skin deep solution

More than skin deep solution

Every now and then you come across a new lotion or potion that is said to enhance your looks, improve your skin or combat the effects of aging, writes Rohan Shanker.


July 18 - 24, 2012
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Motoring Weekly
Gulf Weekly Safe with lots of style

Safe with lots of style

Audi has a knack for seamlessly combining practicality and style and, if you don’t believe me, you will the moment you lay eyes on the new Q3.

July 18 - 24, 2012
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Eating Out
Gulf Weekly Bakery fans’ dining date

Bakery fans’ dining date

A newly-revamped bakery in Adliya, known for its fine selection of sandwiches and savoury delights, has expanded into the restaurant business and is now also dishing out plates of authentic Egyptian cuisine to hungry diners.


July 18 - 24, 2012
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TV Weekly
Gulf Weekly Quality ‘edutainment’ for youngsters this Ramadan

Quality ‘edutainment’ for youngsters this Ramadan

Al Jazeera Children’s Channel (JCC) is celebrating the holy month of Ramadan with a variety of new television shows to entertain the little ones during fasting hours.


July 18 - 24, 2012
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Property Weekly
Gulf Weekly Breathtaking canal view

Breathtaking canal view

Couples and families looking for their first homes are still being drawn to Amwaj Islands alongside investors keen to take advantage of its popularity in the rental sector.


July 18 - 24, 2012
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Sports News
Gulf Weekly Aiming for glory

Aiming for glory

HOTSHOT Azza Al Qassimi is aiming for Olympic glory and will be stepping out at the 2012 London Summer Games leading the kingdom’s competitors and representatives at the opening ceremony.


July 18 - 24, 2012
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