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Gulf Weekly POPULAR CENTRE CLOSES DOORS

A WELL-KNOWN community centre that acted as a health hub, retreat and sanctuary for men, women and children in Bahrain has closed its doors.

August 7 - 13, 2013
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Local News
Gulf Weekly Khaled’s art à la carte

Khaled’s art à la carte

Bahraini artist Khaled Almoayed has used a special art project to help the needy, giving the community food for thought this Ramadan.

August 7 - 13, 2013
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Travel Weekly
Gulf Weekly A Pilgrimage to The Somme

A Pilgrimage to The Somme

When I was first invited to take a holiday to The Somme, the area was totally unknown to me … but it was to become a personal journey of discovery for which I will be forever grateful.

August 7 - 13, 2013
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Gulf Weekly More When I was first invited to take a holiday to The Somme, the area was totally unknown to me … but it was to become a personal journey of discovery for which I will be forever grateful.



Health Weekly
Gulf Weekly Get a feeling of freshness

Get a feeling of freshness

The Kempinski Grand & Ixir Hotel Bahrain City Centre is unveiling its Turkish bath tomorrow which boasts hot and cold pools as well as a team of therapists that will massage away your worries. The hotel’s PURE Spa on the third floor, which opened its doors to the public in March last year, is now complete with its Turkish hammam (bath) and according to its spa and wellness manager Samy Ibrahim it is the largest on the island.

August 7 - 13, 2013
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Gulf Weekly More The Kempinski Grand & Ixir Hotel Bahrain City Centre is unveiling its Turkish bath tomorrow which boasts hot and cold pools as well as a team of therapists that will massage away your worries. The hotel’s PURE Spa on the third floor, which opened its doors to the public in March last year, is now complete with its Turkish hammam (bath) and according to its spa and wellness manager Samy Ibrahim it is the largest on the island.









Fashion
Gulf Weekly All glitz and glamour

All glitz and glamour

Glitz and glamour was the highlight of Al Areen Palace and Spa’s three-day Ramadan Fashion festival staged at the hotel’s Nadwah ballroom.


August 7 - 13, 2013
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Gulf Weekly More Glitz and glamour was the highlight of Al Areen Palace and Spa’s three-day Ramadan Fashion festival staged at the hotel’s Nadwah ballroom.




Sports Weekly
Gulf Weekly Up and running!

Up and running!

Cancer survivor Kenny Dalglish stepped out in support of a charity group near and dear to his heart by running one of the most gruelling ultra-marathons in the world.


August 7 - 13, 2013
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Motoring Weekly
Gulf Weekly Let the good times roll

Let the good times roll

Have you ever had a moment in your life when everything seemed right with the world, when the stars aligned and destiny was finally on your side? I have, and it happened last week when I was invited by Euro Motors to test-drive the Rolls-Royce Ghost, writes Charlie Holding.

August 7 - 13, 2013
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Eating Out
Gulf Weekly Burgers with a twist!

Burgers with a twist!

With a plethora of fast-food restaurants on the island, diners are spoilt for choice when it comes to chow down on junk food. However, The Burger Lounge offers the comfort food with a healthy and gourmet twist in a stylish environment.


August 7 - 13, 2013
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Techtronic Specials
Gulf Weekly Meet your new best mate

Meet your new best mate

When I first took the Huawei Ascend Mate out of the box I was a little confused. Because of its size I thought it was a tablet!, writes Charlie Holding.


August 7 - 13, 2013
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TV Weekly
Gulf Weekly Cowell’s new X Factor panel reflects chart music is a ‘girl’s world’

Cowell’s new X Factor panel reflects chart music is a ‘girl’s world’

After lacklustre viewership ratings, Fox’s reality singing contest The X Factor will enter season three with a revamped panel dominated by women that creator Simon Cowell says will reflect female artists’ dominance in the music charts, writes Piya Sinha-Roy.


August 7 - 13, 2013
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Gulf Weekly More Cowell’s new X Factor panel reflects chart music is a ‘girl’s world’



Golf News
Gulf Weekly Putt away to glory

Putt away to glory

I had the pleasure of watching Tiger Woods play his second round of the WGC Bridgestone Invitational on Friday where he fired a course record 61. His nine under par total tied the course record (with himself!) and obliterated the field, giving him a commanding seven-shot lead going into the weekend.


August 7 - 13, 2013
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Gulf Weekly More Putt away to glory