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Climber Caroline Leon didn’t let a life-threatening accident prevent her from scaling new heights as she travelled around the Middle East to conquer mountains in a bid to set a record, raise awareness and funds for charity as well as to promote the region.

A brush with charity

Art lovers from across the kingdom flocked to the second floor of Bahrain Financial Harbour’s Harbour Gate to admire colourful canvases created by members of the American Women’s Association (AWA) in a bid to encourage talent as well as to raise funds for local charities.

Bowling glory

The Bahrain National Bowling team was on a roll at the GCC Women’s Games in Kuwait, sweeping through the competition clinching gold at every turn and with every throw.

Standing up to the Haka

Gaining an edge on your opponent is something every sports person strives to do. Most competition is started way before anything actually gets underway. The “psychological war” commences in press conferences, training sessions and other media formats. Some sports do it differently to others, most combat sports make time for a stare down and a fair share of trash-talking each other, in other sports it can go the other way and athletes will big themselves or their team up in order to make them believe from the outset that they will win.

The Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) – the Kerala government body for supporting technology start-ups in Kerala.

Pink perfection

A Dubai-based luxury couture fashion label has created a series of glamorous gowns in rosey hues to help raise awareness about breast cancer.

From beyond the grave

Beloved German fashion designer and caricaturist, Karl Lagerfeld, continues to captivate from beyond the grave with his Architectures exhibition in the US.

Stylish and contemporary

A one bedroom apartment is available for rent in the freehold, family oriented residential tower called Providence.

Third Bahrain Jazz Fest

Are you ready for the third Bahrain Jazz Fest? Featuring cult bands like Spyro Gyra, and Nubiyan Twist as well as local bands like The Relocators and This Might Be Jazz, this is an event you won’t want to miss!