The Bahrain-based Combined Maritime Forces’ (CMF) Combined Task Force (CTF) 150, has seized 539 kilogrammes of heroin worth $107 million (BD40.55 million) from a smuggling vessel, making it the largest heroin seizure in CMF history, according to the current head of CTF150.
Members of the media took part in a cook-off challenge organised by VIVA Bahrain. GulfWeekly’s Charlie Holding tried to take advantage of his diluted Italian heritage to come up with a pizza, though not a prize-winning one.
Twentieth Century Fox and Seth MacFarlane’s Fuzzy Door Productions are teaming up with developer TinyCo to create a Family Guy mobile game for iOS and Android devices, writes Tony Maglio.
People are attracted to things that shine and sparkle, so gentlemen keep yourselves polished because according to ZZ Top everyone likes a Sharp Dressed Man and I know just the place to make that happen. Luckily, while I was at the Bahrain International Motor Show last week, I was fortunate enough to run into one of the founding partners of ‘The Designer Outlet’, Pete McGowan.
Bahrain National Day celebrations were in full swing with the Twin Palms Riding Centre Pony Camps, the Dilmun Stables, show jumping and dressage events that were hosted over the weekend, followed by the BREEF National Day Show Jumping Championship.
Red and white was the flavour of the day at Awali Golf Club, with the Christmas Hamper Competition which saw players battling around the course against a blustery wind.
Mercedes-Benz is aiming to entice drivers with its sophisticated new E63 AMG 4MATIC S, a model packed with features and enough horse power to satisfy even the most discerning petrol-head.
Asian-fusion restaurant Meisei is dedicating its Wednesdays to Sushi-lovers across the kingdom with a large platter of delectable Maki rolls and sauces bursting with flavour.
The region’s leading pay-TV network OSN has partnered with Fight Network to launch OSN Fight Network HD, a dedicated combat sports channel, covering martial arts, boxing, kickboxing and professional wrestling.
KARATE kid Stan Szecowka has followed in the footsteps of his Sensei’s son to become the youngest pupil in the Gulf to gain a black belt from Japan whilst a sixth grader at St Christopher’s School.
