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Cover Story
Gulf Weekly We’ll all be in pink at the party!

The British Embassy in Bahrain is hosting a Pink Garden Party to raise funds for cancer research and treatment as well as raising awareness of the disease.

October 2 - 8, 2013
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Local News
Gulf Weekly Sarah’s date with destiny

Sarah’s date with destiny

HERE’S a hot diary ‘date’ for literary lovers and fine food connoisseurs … involving a milkshake, yummy nibbles and a photographic presentation of an author’s sticky selection of stories.

October 2 - 8, 2013
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Sports News
Gulf Weekly TURNING PRO

TURNING PRO

BRAVE Aaron Holton has given up a chance to climb the corporate ladder in Bahrain to try and carve out a career playing golf.

October 2 - 8, 2013
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Gulf Weekly More BRAVE Aaron Holton has given up a chance to climb the corporate ladder in Bahrain to try and carve out a career playing golf.



Health Weekly
Gulf Weekly Sleep like a baby!

Sleep like a baby!

People who go to bed early often complain that the night is too short, but for those who stay up all night because they cannot sleep it can feel as long as a lifetime.

October 2 - 8, 2013
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Gulf Weekly More People who go to bed early often complain that the night is too short, but for those who stay up all night because they cannot sleep it can feel as long as a lifetime.









Fashion Weekly
Gulf Weekly Feel rejuvenated

Feel rejuvenated

Open-toe shoes or sandals are just not something you see weather-weary Canadians wearing in the winter. The only advantage of shoving your feet into socks and a pair of fur-lined boots for months on end is not having to keep up with your pedicure.


October 2 - 8, 2013
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Gulf Weekly More Open-toe shoes or sandals are just not something you see weather-weary Canadians wearing in the winter. The only advantage of shoving your feet into socks and a pair of fur-lined boots for months on end is not having to keep up with your pedicure.




Golf News
Gulf Weekly Nominations honour

Nominations honour

The Royal Golf Club, now under the management of Troon Golf, has been nominated in two categories in the forthcoming Middle East Golf Awards (MEGAs) – Golf Course of the Year and Best Academy of the Year.


October 2 - 8, 2013
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Shopping
Gulf Weekly Dedicated followers of phablets

Dedicated followers of phablets

Samsung Electronics is seeking to dazzle followers of the phablet with bigger screens, and even possibly with a curved one, in its attempt to fence off a segment of smartphones once mocked for their girth and size.


October 2 - 8, 2013
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Motoring
Gulf Weekly Changing perceptions

Changing perceptions

The Nissan Tiida is undoubtedly one of the most popular models on the road in the kingdom. Many people see it as a sensible ride, perhaps not the most exciting but definitely a safe and durable vehicle.

October 2 - 8, 2013
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Eating Out
Gulf Weekly Smiles better for breakfast

Smiles better for breakfast

They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day and the selection of dishes on offer at The Great Deli Café continues to entice customers looking to start their morning in a hearty manner, writes Mai Al Khatib-Camille.


October 2 - 8, 2013
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TV Weekly
Gulf Weekly Insiders’ take on script writing in the American film industry

Insiders’ take on script writing in the American film industry

HOLLYWOOD husband and wife script writers Andre and Maria Jacquemetton lent a helping hand to multi-media students at the University College of Bahrain (UCB), giving a lecture on the inner workings of their profession, writes Charlie Holding.


October 2 - 8, 2013
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Film Weekly
Gulf Weekly Bahrain date for top director Maghraoui

Bahrain date for top director Maghraoui

Bahrain film production company, Nooran Pictures, has signed up Mohamed Maghraoui, considered one of the greatest cinematographers of the Arab world, for the production of its first feature film, The Sleeping Tree.


October 2 - 8, 2013
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Show Review
Gulf Weekly Top bands hit the right notes!

Top bands hit the right notes!

THERE’S an old saying, ‘never judge a book by its cover’ ... I think that expression also aptly applies to certain bands and perfectly sums up the Toploader gig at the Dilmun Club at the weekend.


October 2 - 8, 2013
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Gulf Weekly More Top bands hit the right notes!