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Cover Story
Gulf Weekly Jack of all trades

THE face of a Hollywood great which tickled a Bahraini businessman on a trip to Europe inspired him to snap it up and place it in the foyer of his own hotel back home.

August 10 - 16 , 2016
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Local News
Gulf Weekly The art of inspiring children

The art of inspiring children

CHILDREN will be given a chance to develop their dancing, acting and singing abilities at a new performing arts centre set to open in January.

August 10 - 16 , 2016
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Local News
Gulf Weekly Sleep is the best cure

Sleep is the best cure

GET tucked in and make sure you get a good night’s sleep as it may help you avoid diabetes, according to a leading expert on the ticking time-bomb which currently affects one-in-five Bahrainis and a growing number of expats.

August 10 - 16 , 2016
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Techronic Specials
Gulf Weekly On the ladder to mall glory!

On the ladder to mall glory!

Some of my most cherished memories of my dearly departed grandmother are of us sitting on her settee in her quaint terraced house in northern England, playing traditional card and board games, writes Kristian Harrison.

August 10 - 16 , 2016
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Gulf Weekly More Some of my most cherished memories of my dearly departed grandmother are of us sitting on her settee in her quaint terraced house in northern England, playing traditional card and board games, writes Kristian Harrison.



Aviation News
Gulf Weekly Those magnificent men in their flying machines

Those magnificent men in their flying machines

Turbulence is a recurring theme in Great Britain at the moment. On an international level, the country is divided over the recent Brexit vote to leave the European Union, whilst closer to home the traditional weather plays havoc with heatwaves and torrential rain alternating seemingly on a daily basis.

August 10 - 16 , 2016
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Gulf Weekly More Turbulence is a recurring theme in Great Britain at the moment. On an international level, the country is divided over the recent Brexit vote to leave the European Union, whilst closer to home the traditional weather plays havoc with heatwaves and torrential rain alternating seemingly on a daily basis.









Fashion Weekly
Gulf Weekly Return of the retro silhouttes

Return of the retro silhouttes

Every season top designers from around the globe gather to dress models in the latest trends allowing shoppers and fashion-lovers the chance to catch a glimpse of the must-have items to wear in the coming months.


August 10 - 16 , 2016
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Gulf Weekly More Every season top designers from around the globe gather to dress models in the latest trends allowing shoppers and fashion-lovers the chance to catch a glimpse of the must-have items to wear in the coming months.




Sports News
Gulf Weekly Sizzling show sets the Games  alight

Sizzling show sets the Games alight

AS a huge sports fan, there are few events more exciting than the Olympics. Dreams are made, hearts are broken, tears of both despair and joy are shed in equal measure … it is pure human theatre.


August 10 - 16 , 2016
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Eating Out
Gulf Weekly We’re flexing our mussels

We’re flexing our mussels

I’M HOOKED. ART Rotana has introduced a ‘Fisherman’s Voyage’ and seafood lovers are in for a tasty treat when they head out to Amwaj Islands.


August 10 - 16 , 2016
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Leisure Guide
Gulf Weekly Hospitality accolade for hotel

Hospitality accolade for hotel

THE Elite Grande Hotel in Seef has received the Elegant Luxury Hotel of the Year for Bahrain accolade by the UK-based Luxury Travel Guide – Africa & the Middle East Awards 2016.


August 10 - 16 , 2016
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Film Weekly
Gulf Weekly He’s Bourne again!

He’s Bourne again!

Jason Bourne STARRING: Matt Damon, Julia Stiles, Tommy Lee Jones DIRECTOR: Paul Greengrass Genre: Action thriller Rating: PG-15 123 mins


August 10 - 16 , 2016
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Golf News
Gulf Weekly Feeling tee’d off

Feeling tee’d off

IT’S enough to drive you to distraction. But anyone braving the Royal Golf Course or Awali Golf Club in the blistering sun in a bid to improve their game will understand Cristie Kerr’s current angst.


August 10 - 16 , 2016
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