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Gulf Weekly May the force be with you!

MOVIE fever is gripping the kingdom as frenzied Star Wars fans gear up for the release of Episode VII: The Force Awakens on December 17 with a series of events aimed at celebrating the return of the beloved franchise.

December 9 - 15, 2015
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Local News
Gulf Weekly Overwhelming support

Overwhelming support

St Christopher’s Cathedral clergy and administrators have been overwhelmed and heartened by the support shown to our Wrap-up for Christmas Appeal 2015 in aid of Syrian refugees.

December 9 - 15, 2015
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Local News
Gulf Weekly Recipe to raise funds

Recipe to raise funds

CELEBRITY chefs are joining together to operate a one night soup kitchen to raise funds for Syrian refugees using ‘recipes to celebrate our shared humanity’ compiled in a unique book.

December 9 - 15, 2015
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Leisure Guide
Gulf Weekly Spreading festive cheer with feathered friends

Spreading festive cheer with feathered friends

Al Azizia Aviaries Birds Kingdom aims to spread the festive cheer by staging a Christmas Market on Friday, for those still looking to pick up the perfect present for the holiday season.

December 9 - 15, 2015
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Film Weekly
Gulf Weekly A whale of a time

A whale of a time

The big one is here!

December 9 - 15, 2015
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Fashion Weekly
Gulf Weekly Festive collection

Festive collection

Apparel Group’s Bottega Verde, the Italian beauty line that prides itself on using only natural ingredients, has launched an exclusive gift collection for Christmas. The collection uses a gorgeous festive palette infused with distinctive Mediterranean fragrances.


December 9 - 15, 2015
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Gulf Weekly More Apparel Group’s Bottega Verde, the Italian beauty line that prides itself on using only natural ingredients, has launched an exclusive gift collection for Christmas. The collection uses a gorgeous festive palette infused with distinctive Mediterranean fragrances.









Motoring
Gulf Weekly McLaren’s web grows

McLaren’s web grows

McLaren Automotive has revealed the latest chapter in the history of the iconic ‘longtail’ (LT) name with confirmation of its 675LT Spider launch, writes Stan Szecowka.

December 9 - 15, 2015
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Eating Out
Gulf Weekly Tasty and healthy, but light

Tasty and healthy, but light

Mondays usually pass by in a frantic blur at GulfWeekly. Any respite from furious typing and last-minute phone calls is promptly punctured by grumblings from Editor Stan and we are sent scurrying back to our keyboards in fear.


December 9 - 15, 2015
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Property Weekly
Gulf Weekly Spacious three-storey villa

Spacious three-storey villa

A new, attached five-bedroom villa on the residential side of bustling Busaiteen is available for sale boasting spacious interiors and superb sea views.


December 9 - 15, 2015
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Golf News
Gulf Weekly Al Hashel bags cup and medals

Al Hashel bags cup and medals

In difficult conditions of high winds and rising sand, Ebrahim Al Hashel won the Russell Cup for the best gross score over the two days’ play at the Awali Golf Club (AGC) as well as the medals on each occasion.


December 9 - 15, 2015
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Sports News
Gulf Weekly Daniela's delight!

Daniela's delight!

Daniela Ryf claimed the crown at the Ironman 70.3 Middle East Championship in Bahrain, taking not only the title but also making history as triathlon’s first million-dollar winner ... although she only needed two out of three disciplines in the final challenge to claim the purse.


December 9 - 15, 2015
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