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Gulf Weekly JEWEL OF ARABIA

Bahraini Ghaleb Ali Engineer has combined his patriotism and passion for customising cars to create an automobile that can only be described as bedazzling.

January 8 - 14, 2014
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Local News
Gulf Weekly Young race aces pull out all stops

Young race aces pull out all stops

THE race-ace children who representedBahrain in the ninth F1 in Schools World Finals finished the competition with the fourth fastest car in the world.

January 8 - 14, 2014
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Shopping

Setting new standards in food quality

Retail giants Lulu Hypermarket has ended its year on a high note after being awarded a reputable certification for its quality food, hygiene and taste./p> The superstore is the first in the kingdom to receive the ISO 22000-2005, a food safety management standard, by Bureau Veritas, a global company in testing, inspection and certification services.

January 8 - 14, 2014
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Gulf Weekly More <font face="Arial" size="2"> Retail giants Lulu Hypermarket has ended its year on a high note after being awarded a reputable certification for its quality food, hygiene and taste./p> 

The superstore is the first in the kingdom to receive the ISO 22000-2005, a food safety management standard, by Bureau Veritas, a global company in testing, inspection and certification services.



Techtronic Specials

Serving the community

The YK Almoayyed and Sons Group has opened a BD15,000 information technology (IT) facility to help orphans in the kingdom log-on to a brighter future.

January 8 - 14, 2014
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Gulf Weekly More <font face="Arial" size="2">The YK Almoayyed and Sons Group has opened a BD15,000 information technology (IT) facility to help orphans in the kingdom log-on to a brighter future.









Fashion Weekly

A store with unique style

“You have a Zara in Bahrain, right?”inquired my dear friend Lisa Buydens before she embarked on her long journeyfrom Canada to our beloved kingdom.


January 8 - 14, 2014
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Gulf Weekly More <font face="Arial" size="2">“You have a Zara in Bahrain, right?”inquired my dear friend Lisa Buydens before she embarked on her long journeyfrom Canada to our beloved kingdom. </font>




Golf News

Playing in the wind

When playing golf in the wind you need to make someadjustments to your technique and club selection. The most common mistake when playing into the wind is to tryand hit the ball harder. It will generate more spin meaning that the ball willbe more greatly affected by the wind.


January 8 - 14, 2014
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Too Hot To Trot

Hot competition

Sahara Riding Centre held its first event of the 2014 over the weekend, a show jumping spectacular that kicked off the New Year in style.


January 8 - 14, 2014
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Sports News

A STRONG MESSAGE

ONE of the UK’s most colourful soccer characters and cancersurvivor John Hartson will be flying to Bahrain as part of the Great BritishWeek of celebrations on the island.


January 8 - 14, 2014
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Motoring

Strewth, a foreign Holden?

It’s as much a part of Australia as kangaroos, the Sydney Opera House or vegemite, and General Motors Co’s decision to stop manufacturing Holdens in the country looks like the marketing equivalent of a car crash.

January 8 - 14, 2014
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Eating Out

Sumptuous business lunch

The working week can be an arduous affair packed with tough challenges and choices, but deciding where to grab a business lunch needn’t be one of them.


January 8 - 14, 2014
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Health Weekly

For whom the bell tolls

THE nation’s bellboys are in training to show off their skills manoeuvring around obstacles and carrying luggage, all while keeping smiles on their faces.


January 8 - 14, 2014
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TV Weekly

Brian the dog bounces back with a vengeance

A few weeks ago, beloved animated Family Guy character, Brian the dog, was killed off from the show leaving behind many disgruntled viewers, as reported in TV Weekly.


January 8 - 14, 2014
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Film Weekly

Devoid of action

Keanu Reeves coasts through this epic Samurai adventure but does the film need to commit seppuku (hara-kiri), or does it deserve the honour of wearing Samurai armour?


January 8 - 14, 2014
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