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Gulf Weekly TOWERING SUCCESS

THE Kempinski Grand & Ixir Hotel Bahrain City Centre is celebrating its second year of operation with both its towers open and recording impressive occupancy rates of more than 90 per cent over consecutive weeks.

September 11 - 17, 2013
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Local News
Gulf Weekly Dancing in the moonlight

Dancing in the moonlight

ONE of the biggest names in British indie rock music will be appearing in Bahrain later this month, writes Charlie Holding.

September 11 - 17, 2013
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Travel Weekly
Gulf Weekly Nappies at dawn!

Nappies at dawn!

The rivalry between Gulf airlines has taken on a screaming new dimension as Etihad Airways announced the introduction of children’s nannies, one of the bedrock of passenger services offered by Bahrain’s long-established Gulf Air, writes Stan Szecowka.

September 11 - 17, 2013
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Gulf Weekly More The rivalry between Gulf airlines has taken on a screaming new dimension as Etihad Airways announced the introduction of children’s nannies, one of the bedrock of passenger services offered by Bahrain’s long-established Gulf Air, writes Stan Szecowka.



Health Weekly
Gulf Weekly The right therapy

The right therapy

Some stimulant drugs like Ritalin are commonly used for children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD as it’s better known.

September 11 - 17, 2013
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Gulf Weekly More Some stimulant drugs like Ritalin are commonly used for children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD as it’s better known.









Fashion Weekly
Gulf Weekly Youngsters out in style

Youngsters out in style

What I enjoyed about public school in Canada was the ability to express myself with the clothing I wore. However, there is another side to that coin, with that freedom comes social pressure. 


September 11 - 17, 2013
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Gulf Weekly More What I enjoyed about public school in Canada was the ability to express myself with the clothing I wore. However, there is another side to that coin, with that freedom comes social pressure. 




Golf News
Gulf Weekly Walker Cup kings!

Walker Cup kings!

TEAMWORK proved positive as the United States regained the Walker Cup with a 17-9 victory against Great Britain and Ireland on Long Island.


September 11 - 17, 2013
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Sports News
Gulf Weekly NEW LOOK, NEW MOOD

NEW LOOK, NEW MOOD

Bahrain Rugby Club has come to life again this week with its regular sports and social schedules getting back up to speed after the summer break and players fighting for fitness and action on the field.


September 11 - 17, 2013
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Motoring
Gulf Weekly Pure driving pleasure

Pure driving pleasure

Many things in life are unpredictable such as women, the weather and the quality of a shawarma from a street vendor at 3am. However, one thing that is beautifully predictable is the drive you experience in a Porsche.

September 11 - 17, 2013
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Eating Out
Gulf Weekly Taste of Italy on the menu

Taste of Italy on the menu

Gusto has always been one of my favourite pizza palaces … a place I enjoy driving to for an occasional family takeaway treat because I love watching the chefs prepare and place the dishes in the traditional wood burning oven.


September 11 - 17, 2013
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TV Weekly
Gulf Weekly New talents expected to make X Factor a contender in reality ratings war

New talents expected to make X Factor a contender in reality ratings war

At the X Factor Season 3 premiere party in West Hollywood recently, returning judges Simon Cowell and Demi Lovato were joined by newcomers Paulina Rubio and Kelly Rowland to preview select auditions from the latest cycle of Fox’s reality competition.


September 11 - 17, 2013
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Gulf Weekly More New talents expected to make X Factor a contender in reality ratings war



Film Weekly
Gulf Weekly Wrong direction!

Wrong direction!

As a child brought up in the nineties, I recognise and understand the hype around boy bands, mainly because I lived through it.


September 11 - 17, 2013
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F1
Gulf Weekly No cheers for champ

No cheers for champ

Sebastian Vettel was braced for booing from the moment he beat Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso to the chequered flag in Sunday’s Italian Grand Prix.


September 11 - 17, 2013
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Gulf Weekly More No cheers for champ