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Gulf Weekly Love knows no barriers

AS Bahrain’s romantics set their hearts on celebrating St Valentine’s Day on Sunday, one Bahrain-based author’s fictionalised memoir about a couple’s struggle to date aims to prove that love truly conquers all.

February 10 - 16, 2016
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Local News
Gulf Weekly Monkey business in Chinatown

Monkey business in Chinatown

Chinese New Year celebrations are in full swing in Bahrain, and for the first time in the kingdom’s history, locals and Chinese expats alike can celebrate at the island’s own slice of China, the Dragon City in Diyar Al Muharraq.

February 10 - 16, 2016
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Local News
Gulf Weekly Timeless tales see the light!

Timeless tales see the light!

A story by celebrated children’s author Beatrix Potter, written more than a century ago, is to be published for the first time after the rediscovery of the tale which features some of her best-known characters such as Peter Rabbit.

February 10 - 16, 2016
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Local News
Gulf Weekly 80 exhibitors turn up for top industry fair

80 exhibitors turn up for top industry fair

BUSINESS appears to be buzzing at the 2016 Gulf Industry Fair, the Northern Gulf’s leading specialist business-to-business industrial show, despite the challenging environment of falling oil prices and the introduction of belt-tightening measures across the region.

February 10 - 16, 2016
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Shopping
Gulf Weekly It’s not chocolate if it doesn’t melt!

It’s not chocolate if it doesn’t melt!

PLANS to spread heat-resistant summer treats across the Gulf have received a lukewarm reaction from the kingdom’s chocolatiers who are still to be convinced the proposal will melt the hearts of chocolate connoisseurs.

February 10 - 16, 2016
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Gulf Weekly More PLANS to spread heat-resistant summer treats across the Gulf have received a lukewarm reaction from the kingdom’s chocolatiers who are still to be convinced the proposal will melt the hearts of chocolate connoisseurs.



Property Weekly
Gulf Weekly Homes in thriving community

Homes in thriving community

Royal Arsenal Riverside, in London’s Royal Borough of Greenwich, recently welcomed a stunning new addition to its already rich history when Berkeley Homes unveiled the first homes to go on sale at its newest phase, Pavilion Square.

February 10 - 16, 2016
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Gulf Weekly More Royal Arsenal Riverside, in London’s Royal Borough of Greenwich, recently welcomed a stunning new addition to its already rich history when Berkeley Homes unveiled the first homes to go on sale at its newest phase, Pavilion Square.









Fashion Weekly
Gulf Weekly Love makes the world go round

Love makes the world go round

How do I love thee? Let me count the ways – here are 10 unique St Valentine’s Day ideas that will impress your ‘better half’.


February 10 - 16, 2016
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Gulf Weekly More How do I love thee? Let me count the ways – here are 10 unique St Valentine’s Day ideas that will impress your ‘better half’.









Motoring
Gulf Weekly ‘Rest in peace’ dear Defender

‘Rest in peace’ dear Defender

ONE of the world’s most-loved vehicles has taken its final bow as the last Land Rover Defender rolled off the production line in the marque’s factory in Solihull, England, at 9.22am on January 29.

February 10 - 16, 2016
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Eating Out
Gulf Weekly Taste of things to come

Taste of things to come

I was psyching myself up both mentally and physically for this week’s dining out assignment after a sudden change of venue, writes Stan Szecowka.


February 10 - 16, 2016
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Golf News
Gulf Weekly Kwak is no lame duck

Kwak is no lame duck

Awali Golf Club (AGC) saw the biggest field of the 2015/16 season on Friday competing for the Schlumberger Trophy.


February 10 - 16, 2016
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Sports News
Gulf Weekly Howzat! We're here!!

Howzat! We're here!!

Cricketers from one of the sport’s most famous clubs have touched down in Bahrain for a mini-series of matches in the kingdom.


February 10 - 16, 2016
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