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Growing in popularity

December 11 - 17, 2013
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A POPULAR comprehensive guide book bursting with suggestions of things to do in Bahrain has been digitally re-mastered into an interactive eBook, writes Stan Szecowka.





A line-up of tempting treats

December 11 - 17, 2013
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Retro Mama Mona Shakib is dishing out delicious desserts from her newly-opened shop in Reef Island after an overwhelming rise in demand for her baked goodies.





Pupils celebrate diversity

December 11 - 17, 2013
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Thousands of visitors attended the fourth-annual British School of Bahrain (BSB) International Family Fair to celebrate the diversity of the students and snap up a range of handicrafts and traditional fare on display, writes Charlie Holding.





Chance for young musicians to make a mark

December 11 - 17, 2013
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ONE of the region’s leading events for young musicians is coming home to Bahrain and the organisers are appealing for sponsors to step forward.





Winter surprises

December 11 - 17, 2013
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It’s that time of the year when snow falls in Bahrain, and families can experience a magical winter at Bahrain City Centre’s Winter Wonderland village.





Showing support for Bahrain

December 11 - 17, 2013
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Thousands of expatriates thronged the National Stadium car park in Riffa at the weekend to show their support and gratitude to the kingdom they call home.





Celebrating diversity

December 11 - 17, 2013
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Thousands of visitors attended the fourth-annual British School of Bahrain (BSB) International Family Fair to celebrate the diversity of the students and snap up a range of handicrafts and traditional fare on display, writes Charlie Holding.





Bridget in Bahrain

December 11 - 17, 2013
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The death of a 95-year-old man who had been critically ill for months is not a great shock. Ninety-five is, by any standards, a ‘good age’ but when that man is Nelson Mandela it is impossible not to regret his passing, even while we celebrate his remarkable life.