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Not just horsing around

August 29 - September 4, 2007
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This week Bahrain’s equine world loses two of its key figures.





The language barrier

August 29 - September 4, 2007
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Hello, Asalamu alaikum, Bonjour, ciao and hola. That is hello in five different languages.





All set for school

August 29 - September 4, 2007
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The languid days of summer holidays are coming to an end and children will soon be trading their carefree sun and swimming-fuelled days with scheduled activities and study timetables.





Making it stress free

August 29 - September 4, 2007
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Dr Fakhrya Diari, counsellor at Al Fakhr Counselling Centre for Social and Health, said: “Children are often apprehensive about entering into a new environment after the summer holidays.





Counting the cost

August 29 - September 4, 2007
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School uniforms, bags, lunch boxes, sports kit, shoes make quite a dent in any parent’s wallet considering the cost of school uniforms from speciality shops that the school recommends.





A stroke of brilliance

August 29 - September 4, 2007
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AN award-winning Indian artist has embarked on a journey of discovery and aims to prove to his family that he is “no donkey”.





Cutting edge press is on a roll

August 29 - September 4, 2007
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There is nothing like waking up on Wednesday morning with a steaming cup of tea and your GulfWeekly.





Coveted prize winner

August 29 - September 4, 2007
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Dar Akhbar Al Khaleej Press and Publishing won a coveted international award for high quality printing at the 2006 annual awards given by the global fine paper producer Sappi.





Did you know?

August 29 - September 4, 2007
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One roll of paper that goes on the giant press equals 500 kilogrammes.