Social Scene

Social Scene




Young celebrate

September 5 - 11, 2007
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People across Bahrain celebrated the birthday of the 12th Imam Mohammed bin Al Hassan, known as Al Mahdi.





Sponsors honoured

September 5 - 11, 2007
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A ceremony was held under the patronage of Royal Charity Organisation chairman Shaikh Adnan bin Abdulla Al Qattan to honour 87 sponsors of the Orphans Friends Project.





Racing ahead

September 5 - 11, 2007
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Members and guests of the Bahrain British Business Forum (BBBF) attended the group’s monthly lunch meeting held at the Diplomat Radisson SAS Hotel, Residence and Spa.





Concert treat

September 5 - 11, 2007
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A concert by renowned Indian musician Mohammed Ahmed Khan Warsi of Rampur was held at Cultural Hall near Bahrain National Embassy, Manama.





Malaysian independence day

September 5 - 11, 2007
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A flag-hoisting ceremony was held at the Malaysian Embassy, Seef, marking the 50th anniversary of the country’s independence day.





Happy birthday

September 5 - 11, 2007
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Little Lily Faid of Hamala celebrated her third birthday with friends at a party held in the grounds of the Ritz-Carlton Bahrain Hotel & Spa.





Onam celebration

September 5 - 11, 2007
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Onam was celebrated by Bahrain Voice FM 104.2 Radio at the Anarath Auditorium, Hoora.





Going green

September 5 - 11, 2007
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A group of Rotaract Club of Manama members planted flower plants at the Saar Secondary Girls School’s yard.





Pilgrims return

September 5 - 11, 2007
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Forty blind men and women from various societies in Bahrain returned back from Saudi Arabia after performing Umrah (an Islamic pilgrimage).





In focus

September 5 - 11, 2007
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A BD10,000 donation was presented by Capivest Investment Bank to the Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF) in support of its efforts to develop the financial skills of Bahrainis.





GulfWeekly winners

September 5 - 11, 2007
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Hundreds of eagle-eyed GulfWeekly readers have become winners over the past few weeks by taking part in our popular Spot the Pearl Roundabout game.





Announcing the birth of ...Joseph Anil

September 5 - 11, 2007
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Born: Jidhafs Maternity Hospital on August 29, 2007





Born to be free

September 5 - 11, 2007
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More than 60 youngsters completed a month-long summer programme at the Be-Free Centre in Zinj.





Dinner gala

September 5 - 11, 2007
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A dinner was held for a group of Middle East Partnership Initiative students at the US Embassy public relations officer Helen Lafaze’s home in Janabiya. Above,Ms Lafaze, left, with students at the dinner.





Bride and prejudice

September 5 - 11, 2007
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Unbridled beauty was on the menu at  theGlitz and Glamour Bridal Hair and Make-up event held at the Golden Tulip, Manama, last week.





Royal visit

September 5 - 11, 2007
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His Royal Highness The Duke of York, Prince Andrew this week opened the new UK Visa Application Centre (VAC) located on the 23rd floor of the Bahrain Financial Harbour’s west wing.





Bright beginnings

September 5 - 11, 2007
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More than 150 children, aged three months to six years, took part in a summer camp held at the Bright Beginnings Day Care and Child Development Centre, Adliya.