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Gulf Weekly Cyber hate!

A GULFWEEKLY journalist has been the victim of a cyber-hate campaign with her face being doctored on to the bodies of scantily-clad models and her email address being forwarded to perverts preying on women caught up in the sex industry.

March 12 - 18, 2014
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Local News
Gulf Weekly I believe I can fly

I believe I can fly

SCHOOL children are learning to fly in more ways than one in Music and Stage for Kids’ (MASK) upcoming production of Peter Pan. Flying effects specialists from the US were brought to Bahrain to teach the actors and crew the tricks of the trade to ensure the musical adventure really takes off.

March 12 - 18, 2014
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Techtronic Specials
Gulf Weekly ‘Purfect paintings’ on sale for charity

‘Purfect paintings’ on sale for charity

Friendly felines from the Bahrain Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BSPCA) shelter have produced ‘purrfect’ paintings to be sold in a one-of-a-kind art event, writes Mai Camille.

March 12 - 18, 2014
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Gulf Weekly More Friendly felines from the Bahrain Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BSPCA) shelter have produced ‘purrfect’ paintings to be sold in a one-of-a-kind art event, writes Mai Camille.



Health Weekly
Gulf Weekly Ahmed’s on a mission

Ahmed’s on a mission

Fitness buff Ahmed Mazen Alumran is aiming to bridge the gap between brains and brawn by becoming a ‘strength and conditioning specialist’ so that he can help educate the kingdom’s active youngsters and athletes about the importance of proper training.

March 12 - 18, 2014
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Gulf Weekly More Fitness buff Ahmed Mazen Alumran is aiming to bridge the gap between brains and brawn by becoming a ‘strength and conditioning specialist’ so that he can help educate the kingdom’s active youngsters and athletes about the importance of proper training.









Fashion Weekly
Gulf Weekly Spring spectacular arrives

Spring spectacular arrives

We all knew it was Spring back home in Canada when the rain washed away the snow and the tulips reared their heavy heads as we optimistically sang ‘April showers bring May flowers’, praying it would not snow again. 


March 12 - 18, 2014
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Gulf Weekly More We all knew it was Spring back home in Canada when the rain washed away the snow and the tulips reared their heavy heads as we optimistically sang ‘April showers bring May flowers’, praying it would not snow again. 




Sports News
Gulf Weekly Tough road ahead

Tough road ahead

If the tough get going when the going gets tough, then the Formula One season starting in Australia on Sunday should offer Sebastian Vettel ample opportunity to roll up his sleeves and play the paddock hard man.


March 12 - 18, 2014
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Motoring
Gulf Weekly Safety matters

Safety matters

Euro Motors has launched a new road safety campaign entitled ‘Stay Alert, Stay Alive’ in Bahrain in a bid to help raise awareness amongst university students on the importance of wearing seat belts.

March 12 - 18, 2014
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Eating Out
Gulf Weekly Delicious to the last slice

Delicious to the last slice

We all want a slice of the good life, but sometimes a slice of pizza will have to do … and I never say no to pizza, writes Mai Al Khatib-Camille.


March 12 - 18, 2014
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Film Weekly
Gulf Weekly A slave to hype

A slave to hype

It seems like every year a film about freedom or slavery hits the big-screen and becomes sort of a big deal, it’s becoming a tired genre!


March 12 - 18, 2014
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Show Review
Gulf Weekly Stunning performance

Stunning performance

Guitar hero Eric Clapton took to the stage at Arad Fort and it’s a good thing the venue has no roof because the second he struck the first chord, it would have been rocked off.


March 12 - 18, 2014
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Golf News
Gulf Weekly Havrillam takes the reins

Havrillam takes the reins

Stephen Havrillam has arrived in the kingdom to take over the reins of the Royal Golf Club (RGC) as general manager of the facility that features the challenging Colin Montgomerie-designed championship standard course.


March 12 - 18, 2014
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