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Cover Story
Gulf Weekly New lease bid

The popular Bahrain Rugby Football Club’s (BRFC) new executive committee is negotiating with its land owners to extend its lease and continue to invest in its much-admired sports arena and community facilities.

May 3 - 9, 2017
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Local News
Gulf Weekly US artist makes impression

US artist makes impression

American artist Ann Watcher has been sharing her Southern-style and expressive nature-inspired pieces with art lovers across the kingdom with a series of workshops and a gallery viewing.She was invited to the kingdom by William Roebuck, the American ambassador to Bahrain and his wife Ann, to showcase her work, some of which will remain here as long as he stays in office, as well as to stage sessions with school students.

May 3 - 9, 2017
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Sport
Gulf Weekly Bottas has the chilled factor of  a winner

Bottas has the chilled factor of a winner

Formula One has a new Finnish iceman on top of the podium. Valtteri Bottas kept his cool under pressure in Sunday’s Russian Grand Prix to claim his first F1 victory, swooping past Sebastian Vettel for the lead on the first lap, and keeping the hard-charging German behind him on the final lap.

May 3 - 9, 2017
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Gulf Weekly More Formula One has a new Finnish iceman on top of the podium. Valtteri Bottas kept his cool under pressure in Sunday’s Russian Grand Prix to claim his first F1 victory, swooping past Sebastian Vettel for the lead on the first lap, and keeping the hard-charging German behind him on the final lap.



Ring Side
Gulf Weekly The noble art’s comeback

The noble art’s comeback

The seminal moment came after two minutes and 55 seconds of the fourth round when ‘Enry’s Hammer landed flush on the jaw of Cassius Clay, felling him to the canvas as if he has been shot. The bell sounded moments later leading to controversy as Clay’s trainer, Angelo Dundee, (illegally) helped Clay back to his corner and reportedly revived him with smelling salts.

May 3 - 9, 2017
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Gulf Weekly More The seminal moment came after two minutes and 55 seconds of the fourth round when ‘Enry’s Hammer landed flush on the jaw of Cassius Clay, felling him to the canvas as if he has been shot. The bell sounded moments later leading to controversy as Clay’s trainer, Angelo Dundee, (illegally) helped Clay back to his corner and reportedly revived him with smelling salts.









Fashion Weekly
Gulf Weekly Paying out for dirty denims

Paying out for dirty denims

Let’s face it ladies, although dresses are a delight to throw on when stepping out with friends, nothing beats putting on a pair of figure-hugging denims and a cotton white T-shirt - à la Bruce Springsteen - to paint the town red, writes Mai Al Khatib-Camille.


May 3 - 9, 2017
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Gulf Weekly More Let’s face it ladies, although dresses are a delight to throw on when stepping out with friends, nothing beats putting on a pair of figure-hugging denims and a cotton white T-shirt - à la Bruce Springsteen - to paint the town red, writes Mai Al Khatib-Camille.




Film Weekly
Gulf Weekly Visually beautiful

Visually beautiful

ThIS movie had a tricky task from the start. It’s a beloved Japanese franchise that has spawned numerous manga, TV series and even films in its own country, and while it has had Western translations and adaptions, this was the first go at a full feature-length live action film.


May 3 - 9, 2017
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Education Matters
Gulf Weekly Smelly stew of confusion

Smelly stew of confusion

Over the last couple of weeks I’ve been talking readers through the often bewildering process of applying for a place in one of the many private schools on the island.


May 3 - 9, 2017
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Property Weekly
Gulf Weekly Building blocks of growth

Building blocks of growth

The $1.6 billion resort-style health island of Dilmunia shined at the Gulf Property Show with several of the residential projects that are being developed in the waterfront project showcasing large stands.


May 3 - 9, 2017
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Eating Out
Gulf Weekly A tantalising taste of the ‘80s

A tantalising taste of the ‘80s

What to do on a Saturday night? It’s a tough call when you have work in the morning and the children to get ready for school.


May 3 - 9, 2017
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Golf Weekly
Gulf Weekly Splashing out on studies

Splashing out on studies

ONE of the backroom team at the Royal Golf Club (RGC) has received international recognition from the course’s management company for his passionate endeavours to keep the fairways and greens at Riffa Views in mint condition despite the harsh desert environment.


May 3 - 9, 2017
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Formula One
Gulf Weekly That winning feeling!

That winning feeling!

Valtteri Bottas fended off hard-charging Sebastian Vettel and outshone Lewis Hamilton to claim his first Formula One win on Sunday in the Russian Grand Prix.


May 3 - 9, 2017
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Motor Sport
Gulf Weekly Alsaei’s accolade

Alsaei’s accolade

A thrilling day of karting action saw numerous racers claim the ultimate prize as they took the chequered flag in the season-ending race held at Bahrain International Karting Circuit (BIKC) in Sakhir.


May 3 - 9, 2017
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