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Gulf Weekly NEXT STOP UKRAINE

JAPANESE Ambassador to Bahrain, Shigeki Sumi, is preparing for one of the world’s toughest diplomatic assignments in battle-scarred Ukraine and hopes to spread the warmth and kindness he has experienced in the kingdom to those afflicted by its bitter conflict.

September 10 - 16, 2014
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Local News
Gulf Weekly Quality time for families

Quality time for families

IT’S a family affair at the Lost Paradise of Dilmun Water Park in more ways than one as the innovative minds behind the successful attraction continue to set about catering for all-comers, writes Stan Szecowka.

September 10 - 16, 2014
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Techtronic Specials
Gulf Weekly Broadband available in Amwaj

Broadband available in Amwaj

Batelco has launched its Home Broadband services for customers living on Amwaj Islands. The new service was officially launched at a special event, which took place in a villa specially set up for the demonstration.

September 10 - 16, 2014
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Gulf Weekly More Batelco has launched its Home Broadband services for customers living on Amwaj Islands. The new service was officially launched at a special event, which took place in a villa specially set up for the demonstration.



Health Weekly
Gulf Weekly Fitness plans unveiled

Fitness plans unveiled

The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland-Bahrain (RCSI Bahrain) kick-started its 10th anniversary celebrations this week with newly-appointed president Sameer Otoom claiming ‘the best is yet to come’.

September 10 - 16, 2014
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Gulf Weekly More The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland-Bahrain (RCSI Bahrain) kick-started its 10th anniversary celebrations this week with newly-appointed president Sameer Otoom claiming ‘the best is yet to come’.









Fashion Weekly
Gulf Weekly Great ‘lazy girl’ options

Great ‘lazy girl’ options

I threw on my Elie Tahari shift dress this morning that I had bought for only 49 Canadian dollars (BD18) while shopping in Canada. I bought it at an outlet store that on the brand’s website sells for BD169.


September 10 - 16, 2014
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Gulf Weekly More I threw on my Elie Tahari shift dress this morning that I had bought for only 49 Canadian dollars (BD18) while shopping in Canada. I bought it at an outlet store that on the brand’s website sells for BD169.




Business Weekly
Gulf Weekly Exciting new initiatives

Exciting new initiatives

Dina Haikel, the newly-appointed general manager of the Capital Club Bahrain, aims to ensure the private business club’s evolution and success with a range of exciting new initiatives.


September 10 - 16, 2014
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Motoring
Gulf Weekly Sharing spirit of adventure

Sharing spirit of adventure

Land Rover is giving its customers the opportunity to go from off-road to out-of-this-world with a new competition, which will see four people sent into space with the marque’s global partner, Virgin Galactic.

September 10 - 16, 2014
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Eating Out
Gulf Weekly A taste of what’s to come!

A taste of what’s to come!

THE Friday brunch scene is probably the most competitive dining offering on the island and it takes some doing for a newcomer to make an impression and woo folk away from their favourite destinations.


September 10 - 16, 2014
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Film Weekly
Gulf Weekly Disappointing logic

Disappointing logic

Having spent the last month trying (and failing) to cope with the insufferable heat of the Bahrain summer, my thoughts often stray to those ‘glorious’ summer days in my youth where the northern English rain would hammer down against the window pane and the howling wind would find its way through every crack.


September 10 - 16, 2014
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Sports News
Gulf Weekly CAMELS MAKE MERRY

CAMELS MAKE MERRY

THE TOURING Awali Camels cricket stars swapped last year’s exotic summer in Brazil for a six-match summer series in South Wales and not even a one-day wash-out could dampen their high spirits.


September 10 - 16, 2014
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Golf News
Gulf Weekly Bosses set to tee-off

Bosses set to tee-off

ALL eyes will be on the skies when company big-wigs set about beating their archrivals on the golf course in Bahrain.


September 10 - 16, 2014
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