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Gulf Weekly STRIKING A CHORD

A TALENTED former British School of Bahrain (BSB) pupil whose life spiralled out of control when he had to return to England in the midst of his mother’s marriage break-up is just one step away from TV show-winning stardom and securing a recording contract.

December 5 - 11, 2012
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Local News
Gulf Weekly Kardashian whips up a frenzy

Kardashian whips up a frenzy

Reality TV star Kim Kardashian enjoyed her trip to Bahrain so much that she hopes to bring her whole celebrity family to the kingdom for a relaxing beach holiday.

December 5 - 11, 2012
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Show Review
Gulf Weekly A night to cherish

A night to cherish

The kingdom was treated to a night at the opera by legendary Spanish tenor Plácido Domingo, serving as one of the major parts of the Ministry of Culture’s Manama Capital of Arab Culture 2012 programme of events.

December 5 - 11, 2012
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Gulf Weekly More The kingdom was treated to a night at the opera by legendary Spanish tenor Plácido Domingo, serving as one of the major parts of the Ministry of Culture’s Manama Capital of Arab Culture 2012 programme of events.



TV Weekly
Gulf Weekly Meltdown sparks suggestion Two and Half Men is ‘cursed’

Meltdown sparks suggestion Two and Half Men is ‘cursed’

Two and a Half Men was once the most watched TV sit-com in America but its fall from grace continues to spiral as yet another cast member has slammed the show, leading to insinuations the show is ‘cursed’, writes May Al Mousawi.

December 5 - 11, 2012
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Gulf Weekly More Two and a Half Men was once the most watched TV sit-com in America but its fall from grace continues to spiral as yet another cast member has slammed the show, leading to insinuations the show is ‘cursed’, writes May Al Mousawi.










Golf Weekly
Gulf Weekly Back to basics now

Back to basics now

Last week, golf’s governing bodies decided to ban the use of ‘anchoring’ when putting from 2016.


December 5 - 11, 2012
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Too Hot To Trot
Gulf Weekly Juniors steal show

Juniors steal show

An array of aspiring show jumpers and plenty of supporters turned up for Twin Palms Riding Centre’s event for the junior members of the stable on Saturday.


December 5 - 11, 2012
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Sports News
Gulf Weekly Just champion!

Just champion!

THE YOUNG Arsenal Yellow side picked up the coveted Ladies League GulfWeekly Premiership title in a 10-goal thriller at the Soccer City Stadium in Janabiyah.


December 5 - 11, 2012
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Motoring
Gulf Weekly Aggressive and sleek drive

Aggressive and sleek drive

Whenever someone mentions a Jaguar to me, I instantly think of my primary school head teacher. I clearly remember her pulling up to the car park in her classic Jag, turning the heads of all the mums and dads dropping their kids off for the day.

December 5 - 11, 2012
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Eating Out
Gulf Weekly A tea-rrific afternoon!

A tea-rrific afternoon!

The Kempinski Grand & Ixir Hotel Bahrain City Centre unwrapped a magical month at the weekend with Santa’s Culinary Wonderland at its Saveur restaurant.


December 5 - 11, 2012
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Film Weekly
Gulf Weekly Far from a knockout

Far from a knockout

Any film with its title taken from the chorus line of a boisterous song by a nu metal band screams brainless and barbaric, in my opinion.


December 5 - 11, 2012
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Community Campaign
Gulf Weekly Stepping out for a cause

Stepping out for a cause

Thousands trotted along to the Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) to run for a noble cause in the biggest fundraising event in the kingdom helping to raise thousands of dinars for good causes, writes May Al Mousawi.


December 5 - 11, 2012
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Property Weekly
Gulf Weekly A range of amenities

A range of amenities

THE mixed-range Tala development in Amwaj Islands is proving popular with young families, singles and couples alike.


December 5 - 11, 2012
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