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ALMOST 20 years ago, Abdulhamid Turkomani fell in love with and wed his sweetheart Orayb Abubshait. Little did he know that after they got married that she would one day save his life with the ultimate gift of love … one of her kidneys.

Having a wheely good time

Hundreds braved strong winds and chilly conditions in support of local charities at the ever-popular charity Wheelathon once again staged at the Bahrain International Circuit (BIC).

Innovative imagination

THREE successful teams competing in the Imagine Cup Bahrain local finals, which will be held in April, will go on to put their technological prowess to the test in the Pan Arab Finals round of Microsoft Imagine Cup 2015 against more than 30 teams from different Arab countries.

Pushing to spread cheer

The kingdom’s health enthusiasts are being urged to take part in a global challenge with the aim of making it into the record books as well as raising funds for a worthwhile charity.

Sizzling haute snakeskin

QUESTION: What do $5,000, a python, Saks Fifth Avenue’s City Centre Bahrain store and an ice-cream truck have in common? Answer: Amanda Navai.

Thai Challenge

THE Royal Golf Club’s new captain Badea Esbai has his sights on securing victory in this summer’s member’s trip tournament – the 2015 Royal Pattaya Challenge taking place in Thailand.