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Cover Story
Gulf Weekly Yes We Can

A team of University of Bahrain (UOB) students are playing their part to protect the environment and our future by rejuvenating a traditional Bahraini trade, long forgotten since the advent of plastics – pottery.

October 16 - 22, 2019
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Local News
Gulf Weekly Drawn to life

Drawn to life

Aspiring sketch artists and doodlers are being invited to take part in a global drawing campaign to encourage people to pick up the colourful art form as well as raise awareness about how creativity is linked to wellbeing.

October 16 - 22, 2019
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SPORT
Gulf Weekly Making global  waves!

Making global waves!

The Kingdom of Bahrain has officially joined the International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF), enabling it to send its own National Dragon Boat Team to compete globally, to attract teams from abroad on the competitive circuit and bid for world championship events.

October 16 - 22, 2019
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Gulf Weekly More The Kingdom of Bahrain has officially joined the International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF), enabling it to send its own National Dragon Boat Team to compete globally, to attract teams from abroad on the competitive circuit and bid for world championship events.



Sports Opinion
Gulf Weekly Breaking barriers

Breaking barriers

On May 5th 1954, much of the world was in agreement that running a mile in under four minutes was impossible for a human to achieve. On May 6th 1954, Roger Bannister wrote himself into sporting history for eternity by running the mile in 3 minutes 59.4 seconds, easily one of the most iconic sporting feats of the 20th century and a barrier in human performance broken.

October 16 - 22, 2019
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Gulf Weekly More On May 5th 1954, much of the world was in agreement that running a mile in under four minutes was impossible for a human to achieve. On May 6th 1954, Roger Bannister wrote himself into sporting history for eternity by running the mile in 3 minutes 59.4 seconds, easily one of the most iconic sporting feats of the 20th century and a barrier in human performance broken.









Fin Tech Focus
Gulf Weekly Taking stock of the future...

Bahrain is set to become one of the first countries in the world to integrate blockchain technologies into a global stock exchange, opening up the opportunity for global investors to invest in international and local firms listed in a secure, blockchain backed environment.

October 16 - 22, 2019
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Fashion Weekly
Gulf Weekly Youthful look with a twist

Youthful look with a twist

Founded in 1858 by John Spicer and Philip Robinson, Robinsons Department Store is one of the most iconic retail landmarks in Singapore. Robinsons has since become one of the best performing department stores in Southeast Asia.


October 16 - 22, 2019
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Gulf Weekly More Founded in 1858 by John Spicer and Philip Robinson, Robinsons Department Store is one of the most iconic retail landmarks in Singapore. Robinsons has since become one of the best performing department stores in Southeast Asia.




Film Weekly
Gulf Weekly A grave drama

A grave drama

Priyanka Chopra Jonas’ dry wit – “By the way I’m dead, get over it!” – is the heart-and-soul of the Hindi family drama The Sky Is Pink that celebrates death in a humorously profound tale.


October 16 - 22, 2019
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Interiors Weekly
Gulf Weekly Eco-friendly home décor

Eco-friendly home décor

Furniture stores and interior professionals around the world are opting more and more to go eco-friendly when it comes to using raw materials in home décor and the latest trend to offer warmth and character is an organically textured rug.


October 16 - 22, 2019
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Property Weekly
Gulf Weekly Luxurious flat up for rent...

Luxurious flat up for rent...

A cosy fully-furnished two-bedroom apartment is available for rent within the $30 million Meena 7 Towers complex located on Amwaj Islands.


October 16 - 22, 2019
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Motoring Weekly
Gulf Weekly Sensuous sportiness

Sensuous sportiness

First Motors, Hyundai’s authorised distributor in the Kingdom of Bahrain launched the eighth-generation of the Hyundai Sonata last Friday, featuring a sleek four-door-coupe look that highlights the brand’s ‘Sensuous Sportiness’ design language.

October 16 - 22, 2019
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Motoring Weekly
Gulf Weekly An eco-car to covet

An eco-car to covet

Toyota Motor Corporation has launched a completely redesigned hydrogen-powered fuel cell sedan with the hopes of reviving the niche technology that has been eclipsed by battery-powered electric vehicles.

October 16 - 22, 2019
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Gulf Weekly More An eco-car to covet







Eating Out
Gulf Weekly Autumn aromas

Autumn aromas

GulfWeekly joined the Indian expat community for the Onam Sadhya, a special annual vegetarian autumn harvest festival feast, served on a banana leaf and featuring 24-28 items.


October 16 - 22, 2019
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Motor Sport
Gulf Weekly The fantastic Finn

The fantastic Finn

Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport won the FIA Formula One Constructors’ Championship for the sixth time in a row after Valtteri Bottas swept into victory in the Japanese Grand Prix.


October 16 - 22, 2019
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Sport News
Gulf Weekly Pink Wall holds strong

Pink Wall holds strong

The boys of the Bahrain Rugby Football Club’s 1st XV Squad added another notch to their belt of victories thus far in the season with a dominating 52-3 victory over the Dubai Knights Eagles last Friday, reports Naman Arora.


October 16 - 22, 2019
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Letters
Gulf Weekly Letters

Letters

The 44th Interarab Cambist Association (ICA) Conference, held under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister, is set to take place on October 24 and 25 to discuss and explore international and Gulf economy growth and its impact on financial services.  


October 16 - 22, 2019
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