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Gulf Weekly HELPING HANDS

A LEADING Gulf-based businessman and global training guru has set up his regional headquarters in Bahrain and reckons it’s the best move he has ever made.

October 31 - November 6, 2012
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Local News
Gulf Weekly Testing times ahead?

Testing times ahead?

One of the region’s elite British curriculum schools is resolute it can adapt if the UK government’s controversial plans to revise the current GCSE examinations are put in place.

October 31 - November 6, 2012
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Techtronic Specials
Gulf Weekly Microsoft comes out swinging

Microsoft comes out swinging

Microsoft took a big step this week, unveiling a revamped version of its flagship Windows system and offering a closer look at Surface, its entry into the tablet market, writes Sophie Estienne.

October 31 - November 6, 2012
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Sports News
Gulf Weekly GOING GAELIC!

GOING GAELIC!

THE Arabian Celts Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) Club hopes to inspire a new generation of young sports enthusiasts to play a game with a unique 3,000-year-old history.

October 31 - November 6, 2012
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TV Weekly
Gulf Weekly There’s no place like Homeland amidst setting row

There’s no place like Homeland amidst setting row

Lebanese officials are declaring war on Showtime’s Homeland as the Emmy Award-winning show is making the country look like a place where terrorists roam free with abandon.


October 31 - November 6, 2012
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Motoring
Gulf Weekly Given a licence to thrill

Given a licence to thrill

The cars James Bond drives are as legendary as the agent himself, so when I was offered the chance to test drive the 2012 Range Rover Sport on my way to watch the latest 007 movie, I was more than a little excited.

October 31 - November 6, 2012
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Eating Out
Gulf Weekly Comfort food with a twist

Comfort food with a twist

One of the kingdom’s newest eateries is delighting the senses of all who pass through its doors thanks to its wide selection of freshly-made fare and chic decor.


October 31 - November 6, 2012
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Golf News
Gulf Weekly Routine practice

Routine practice

In an ideal world, we would all have a huge amount of spare time to devote to practicing our golf. In reality, our other commitments tend to get in the way and our golf practice drops to the bottom of the pecking order.


October 31 - November 6, 2012
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Health Weekly
Gulf Weekly Scan for early warning signs

Scan for early warning signs

“I have something to tell you and it’s not easy. We received word that your auntie Wafa has been diagnosed with breast cancer,” said my father, Maan, breaking the news to the family.


October 31 - November 6, 2012
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Film Weekly
Gulf Weekly Falling for Bond

Falling for Bond

I’ve never been a huge Bond fan and, to be honest, I wasn’t looking forward to watching this movie. I still, however, continue watching 007 films waiting to see what the fuss is about … now, I finally get it!


October 31 - November 6, 2012
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