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Gulf Weekly GOAL-DEN PLAN FOR SEEF

SEEF MALL officials described the launch of the mall’s ‘new look, same heart’ logo as the icing on the cake after two years of large-scale upgrades and improvements … but the cherry on top is set to be the opening of four ‘exciting new casual dining outlets’ including one labelled as ‘spectacular’. 

October 16 - 22, 2013
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Local News
Gulf Weekly Book fair is setting sail

Book fair is setting sail

Logos Hope, the world’s largest floating book fair, will soon bring its international crew to Bahrain. The ship will open to the public next Wednesday to allow visitors the opportunity to purchase books and meet crewmembers.The ship’s 400 crewmembers are volunteers from 50 countries, leaving behind families, jobs and the security of their homes. The crew aims to offer a unique example of unity in cultural diversity.

October 16 - 22, 2013
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Shopping
Gulf Weekly Store gets trendy touch

Store gets trendy touch

SWARMS of shoppers descended on Seef Mall for the reopening of Marks & Spencer’s much-anticipated refurbished store, forcing management to open it an hour earlier than planned.

October 16 - 22, 2013
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TV Weekly
Gulf Weekly The chosen 16 battle for glory on the X Factor US

The chosen 16 battle for glory on the X Factor US

Let the real battle for the next X Factor US star commence! Fans of the reality TV show will be glued to their screens as the chosen 16 battle for glory.

October 16 - 22, 2013
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Gulf Weekly More Let the real battle for the next X Factor US star commence! Fans of the reality TV show will be glued to their screens as the chosen 16 battle for glory.









Fashion Weekly
Gulf Weekly A taste of glitz and glamour

A taste of glitz and glamour

The latest designer autumn and winter collections took centre stage over breakfast in Bahrain.


October 16 - 22, 2013
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Business Weekly
Gulf Weekly Triple treat expo grows

Triple treat expo grows

THREE market-leading trade exhibitions will be staged simultaneously in the kingdom next year by GulfWeekly’s sister company, Hilal Conferences & Exhibitions (HCE).


October 16 - 22, 2013
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Sports News
Gulf Weekly Badminton stars flock into the kingdom

Badminton stars flock into the kingdom

More than 100 players from 17 countries will make an appearance on the island for the Bahrain International Series Badminton Tournament which carries world ranking points and a prize fund of $5,000, writes Gopal Nambiar.


October 16 - 22, 2013
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F1
Gulf Weekly Racing for a record

Racing for a record

With Sebastian Vettel’s fourth successive Formula One title now just a formality, the more intriguing question is whether the Red Bull driver can go on to match a record that has stood for 60 years.


October 16 - 22, 2013
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Motoring
Gulf Weekly Rolling with a Phantom

Rolling with a Phantom

Do you remember the first time you fell in love? I do, I was young and naïve but I remember I thought she was perfect, she could do no wrong and I could spend hours just longingly staring at her.

October 16 - 22, 2013
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Eating Out
Gulf Weekly Fusion of fare from visiting chef

Fusion of fare from visiting chef

CELEBRATED chef Gilles Choukroun will be calling into the Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa on his first visit to the region next month with a four-day stint at La Mer restaurant. 


October 16 - 22, 2013
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Film Weekly
Gulf Weekly Comedy duo delight

Comedy duo delight

Before there was Jason Segal and Paul Rudd in 2009s I Love You, Man, there was Simon Pegg and Nick Frost.


October 16 - 22, 2013
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Health Weekly
Gulf Weekly Relax and unwind

Relax and unwind

Ramee Grand Hotel and Spa Bahrain in Seef has unveiled its first spa, salon and slimming centre in the kingdom and aims to leave clients feeling rejuvenated and reborn, writes Mai Al Khatib-Camille.


October 16 - 22, 2013
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Golf News
Gulf Weekly Golf extravaganza

Golf extravaganza

MORE than 120 golfing enthusiasts from across the globe will fly into Bahrain for a grass and sand playing extravaganza this month, writes Stan Szecowka.


October 16 - 22, 2013
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