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Cover Story
Gulf Weekly EXPANSION PLANS

ONE of Bahrain’s top hotels is undergoing an expansion programme under a new general manager as the competition in the travel and tourism sector continues to heat up.

May 14 - 20, 2014
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Local News
Gulf Weekly Community rallies to help

Community rallies to help

Random acts of kindness, fundraising and donations from the community are supporting a severely-ill musician as he battles against cancer.

May 14 - 20, 2014
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Shopping
Gulf Weekly ‘Fresh and friendly’ supermarket opens up in Juffair

‘Fresh and friendly’ supermarket opens up in Juffair

Alosra supermarket, the ‘fresh and friendly’ subsidiary of BMMI, has officially opened its doors to the Juffair community.

May 14 - 20, 2014
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Techtronic Specials
Gulf Weekly gulfBID draws a crowd!

gulfBID draws a crowd!

Companies from across the Northern Gulf gathered at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre to showcase their market-leading products and services at the eighth gulfBID 2014, writes Mai Al Khatib-Camille.

May 14 - 20, 2014
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Gulf Weekly More Companies from across the Northern Gulf gathered at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre to showcase their market-leading products and services at the eighth gulfBID 2014, writes Mai Al Khatib-Camille.









Fashion Weekly
Gulf Weekly Princess’s mission

Princess’s mission

Saudi Princess Madawi Abdulrahman Al Saud continued her fight against human trafficking in the Gulf region by raising awareness at the annual St Christopher’s Cathedral dinner.


May 14 - 20, 2014
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Gulf Weekly More Saudi Princess Madawi Abdulrahman Al Saud continued her fight against human trafficking in the Gulf region by raising awareness at the annual St Christopher’s Cathedral dinner.




Property Weekly
Gulf Weekly Duplex with sea views

Duplex with sea views

Many property investors tend to investigate the bustling Juffair area for its wide selection of residential towers and the Orchid Tower is one of the firm favourites with buyers.


May 14 - 20, 2014
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Formula One
Gulf Weekly Hamilton on top

Hamilton on top

RACE ACE Lewis Hamilton took the Spanish Grand Prix crown for Mercedes on Sunday to notch his fourth victory in a row and take the Formula One championship lead from his team-mate Nico Rosberg.


May 14 - 20, 2014
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Too Hot To Trot
Gulf Weekly Thrilling action!

Thrilling action!

Twin Palms Riding Centre (TPRC) held its final in-house Twixstead for this season over the weekend, an event which consists of three disciplines, each of which must be completed.


May 14 - 20, 2014
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Motoring
Gulf Weekly New model makes its mark in Bahrain

New model makes its mark in Bahrain

The new Mini Hatch made its Bahrain debut in spectacular style during a special event held at the Royal Golf Club in Riffa.

May 14 - 20, 2014
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Eating Out
Gulf Weekly Canadian delights cookin’

Canadian delights cookin’

Poutine is an amazing dish of hot-piping chips, smothered in gravy and melted cheese curds. This was one of my favourite snacks in Canada, keeping me warm during the cold winters at university, writes Mai Al Khatib-Camille.


May 14 - 20, 2014
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Health
Gulf Weekly MERS link to camels

MERS link to camels

Saudi Arabia said people handling camels should wear masks and gloves to prevent spreading Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), issuing such a warning for the first time as cases in the kingdom of the potentially fatal virus neared 500.


May 14 - 20, 2014
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World Cup Special
Gulf Weekly Rooney’s ‘not reliable’

Rooney’s ‘not reliable’

WAYNE Rooney should have been left out of the World Cup team because he has had a poor season with Manchester United and England cannot rely on him when the going gets tough, according to former Chelsea midfielder Alan Hudson and the father of Bahrain’s coach, Anthony.


May 14 - 20, 2014
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Film Weekly
Gulf Weekly Action and cheesy web of love

Action and cheesy web of love

Ever since I was a little girl, I knew who Spider-man was. He was the first superhero I was introduced to, and he truly was my hero.


May 14 - 20, 2014
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