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A weight off their shoulders

September 17 - 23, 2014
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STUDENTS at Al Nazha Primary School in Hamad Town were beaming with smiles when representatives from telecom provider VIVA arrived and delivered backpacks filled with supplies to help them start the new term.





E-visa’s to help revitalise the economy

September 17 - 23, 2014
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Preparations are in full swing to implement a Cabinet decision to grant citizens from 66 countries instant and e-visas and enable nationals from 102 countries to apply for e-visas online.





Do we stay or do we go?

September 17 - 23, 2014
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THE people of Scotland will vote tomorrow on whether to break their ties or stay in the United Kingdom … as Scots living and working in Bahrain watch from afar unable to cast a vote to influence the outcome.





Gulf Weekly Bookclub

September 17 - 23, 2014
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This wacky little popular science book caught my eye when the advance copy was sent to me a while ago, and since I started writing this review has reached number one in the US best-selling charts.





Steaks are high as US beef delivers

September 17 - 23, 2014
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THE BBQ season is upon us which always makes me slightly nervous because I’ve never been able to master the art of open-air cooking.





Activities for young and old as academy kicks off new season

September 17 - 23, 2014
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The new academy season is kicking off at the British School of Bahrain (BSB) with a host of new activities for the young and old alike, writes Stan Szecowka.