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Cover Story
Gulf Weekly Plastic oceans

Since the world saw the first underwater video footage more than 70 years ago, viewers have been enthralled by blue-tinted colourful shots and seemingly serene existence of aquatic life. However, one producer of these documentaries wanted to show the world’s ugly underbelly of our oceans today and the impact of modern capitalistic consumerism.

November 13 - 19, 2019
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Local News
Gulf Weekly Celebrating the life aquatic

Celebrating the life aquatic

Bahrain is celebrating its life aquatic with the fourth annual Sea Festival, which opened at Marassi Beach under the patronage of the Minister of Industry, Commerce and Tourism, Zayed bin Rashid Alzayani, in the presence of the new chief executive of BTEA, Nader Al Moayyed.

November 13 - 19, 2019
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SPORT
Gulf Weekly Brave and bold

Brave and bold

Athletes are set to run the streets of Bahrain on Saturday as part of the island’s annual fundraising run with the aim of supporting local charities as well as encouraging healthy living.

November 13 - 19, 2019
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Gulf Weekly More Athletes are set to run the streets of Bahrain on Saturday as part of the island’s annual fundraising run with the aim of supporting local charities as well as encouraging healthy living.



Sports Opinion
Gulf Weekly Equal pay battle

Equal pay battle

Ah pay day! Whether it is weekly, monthly, bonus-based, commission or by whatever other means, it’s a nice day and a nice feeling.

November 13 - 19, 2019
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Gulf Weekly More Ah pay day! Whether it is weekly, monthly, bonus-based, commission or by whatever other means, it’s a nice day and a nice feeling.









Fin Tech Focus
Gulf Weekly FinTech fast track

The Economic Development Board (EDB) has announced a “fast track setup process for start-ups globally looking to take advantage of the business environment and start-up ecosystem in Bahrain.”

November 13 - 19, 2019
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Fashion Weekly
Gulf Weekly Colourful exploration

Colourful exploration

Luxury Turkish street-wear label Les Benjamins puts an edgy twist on outdoor sports equipment and brings it into fashion form with its autumn and winter collection.


November 13 - 19, 2019
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Gulf Weekly More Luxury Turkish street-wear label Les Benjamins puts an edgy twist on outdoor sports equipment and brings it into fashion form with its autumn and winter collection.




Health Weekly
Gulf Weekly Therapeutic journey

Therapeutic journey

Athletes, office workers and spa lovers who experience chronic pain can now avail of the benefits of a new treatment in town through Thai Warrior Massage: Dancing Style experience at the Al Areen Palace & Spa.


November 13 - 19, 2019
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Property Weekly
Gulf Weekly Real estate showpiece

Real estate showpiece

Home seekers and investors recently flocked to The Avenues-Bahrain with the aim of snapping up exclusive deals and discover new projects being launched in the kingdom as part of the popular Gulf Property Show.


November 13 - 19, 2019
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Leisure Guide
Gulf Weekly The Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA)

The Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA)

The Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) welcomes Bahrain to the fourth annual Sea Festival, which will be held at Marassi Beach until November 16. This year’s edition of the Sea Festival will include a live on-stage performance, as well as a number of activities for visitors of all ages including water sports, boat rides, traditional music, handicrafts and pearl merchants. There will also be plenty of entertainment during the Festival including a museum, outdoor cinema and an interactive play area for kids.


November 13 - 19, 2019
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Motoring Weekly
Gulf Weekly Zooming ahead

Zooming ahead

Mercedes-Benz eActros all-electric truck handed over 10 of them to patrons in Germany and Switzerland for testing under real-world condition and it was a roaring success.

November 13 - 19, 2019
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Motoring Weekly
Gulf Weekly Hi-tech and extravagant

Hi-tech and extravagant

Even after last month’s 2019 Tokyo Motor Show motor lovers are still in adoration of Mazda’s new MX-30 electric crossover.

November 13 - 19, 2019
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Eating Out
Gulf Weekly A night out in the Gulf

A night out in the Gulf

Buffets have become ubiquitous to the dining scene across the Middle East. Every hotel in Bahrain seems to have one at least once a week, generally accompanied by an assortment of live stations.


November 13 - 19, 2019
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Motor Sport
Gulf Weekly Stage set for exciting finish

Stage set for exciting finish

Battles rage on at Bahrain Karting Sprint Championship (BKSC) with Round Three of the 2019/2020 season, on November 30, predicted to end the calendar year with a bang.


November 13 - 19, 2019
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Letters
Gulf Weekly Letters

Letters

There is much focus on child nutrition during the first 1,000 days and with good reason: children with good nutrition are ten times more likely to overcome life-threatening childhood diseases and complete at least four grades at school. However, what few know is that access to clean air, or lack of it, is fundamental to a child’s development, both physical and cognitive.


November 13 - 19, 2019
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Film Weekly
Gulf Weekly Spooky treat

Spooky treat

If your favourite horror movie ever is Stanley Kubrick’s 1980 screen adaptation of Stephen King’s The Shining then you would certainly find Doctor Sleep to be an earnest successor. Further, Doctor Sleep is an organic, free from range horror film – no artificial jump-scares; no artificial ghosts.


November 13 - 19, 2019
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