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Hotel lounge singer Sandra Tremblay transformed herself into a dazzling dance diva for a recording session back home in Canada and has returned to the kingdom triumphant with a single video release looking set to achieve a staggering one million views on YouTube.

Shop Bahrain’s Festival City bonanza

Bright lights, upbeat tunes and the sounds of laughter are echoing around Bahrain Bay as families and friends have fun following the launch of the kingdom’s Festival City.

Why brew leads to longevity

Coffee-lovers in the kingdom can take comfort from the news that their favourite brew may be helping them to live longer.

Jobs challenge concern

Open markets and global trade have been blamed for job losses over the last decade, but global CEOs say the real culprits are increasingly … machines.

Designer’s boutique delight

American Jewellery designer Nina Runsdorf’s stunning stones and gorgeous gem rings, necklaces and bracelets have been adored and adorned by global stars such as TV’s Oprah Winfrey and chart-topper Beyonce.

Tips by Jalal, a fashionable man about Manama

As part of its ‘French Week’ celebrations in Bahrain, Al Hawaj showcased timepieces from Charles Jourdan, an haute couture brand from Paris.

Inaugural showdown

Awali Golf Club saw the biggest competition field in years last Friday when more than 100 people turned out for the inaugural Shaikh Hashim bin Mohammed bin Salman Al Khalifa Golf Tournament.

Pro-cycle team riding high

The recent visit of the newly-formed Team Bahrain Merida pro-cycling team to Bahrain held them in good stead as they opened their new adventure in Australia at the Tour Down Under.

Play it again, Sam!

Determined golfer Sam Hobday has returned from a four-year college experience in America and is aiming to tee off his professional career later this year.