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Nuclear, more fashion than purpose

October 31 - November 6, 2007
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Bahrain entering nuclear age," screamed one newspaper headline. The kingdom is working with its GCC neighbours to introduce nuclear energy to benefit the economy and citizens.





Batelco's profit increases by 10.7 per cent to BD78 million

October 31 - November 6, 2007
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Batelco has seen zero profit growth in its home market but its international expansion meant it was able to post a 10.7 per cent increase in profit for the first nine months of this year.





Oil price breaks $90 per barrel mark to reach new record high

October 31 - November 6, 2007
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Oil prices moved above $90 a barrel for the first time setting a record high on the back of renewed political tensions between the US and Iran and fresh concern over supply shortages in the US ahead of the winter months.





GPIC_upgrades its emergency response fleet

October 31 - November 6, 2007
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AS part of GPIC's policy of maintaining the safety of its employees, facilities and surrounding environment, the company has upgraded its fire-fighting fleet by the purchase of the most advanced Scanica fire engine from British company Carmichael.





Two ladies with more than a touch of glass

October 31 - November 6, 2007
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When award-winning Bahrain-based artist Giuse Maggi was growing up she had a number of painful run-ins with glass.





Class act by young

October 31 - November 6, 2007
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Sixty youngsters, aged six to 14, in Bahrain are presently honing their expressive skills through fun activities at the newly founded Dreamclub at the Dilmun Club in Saar. GulfWeekly had the privilege of sitting through one of the sessions. Anasuya Kesavan, right, reports





Going gets tough for Apple as alternatives rival the iPhone

October 31 - November 6, 2007
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There's never been as much to-do about a mobile phone as surrounds the iPhone. If you believe the hype, Apple's iPhone must be the end-all be-all of mobile telecommunication.





Shows far from reality

October 31 - November 6, 2007
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THERE are just so many reality shows on television nowadays. They range from game shows to surveillance shows. We have seen Big Brother mania seize the world and American Idol week after week booting out contestants. The list goes on. However, a question arises: Is reality TV healthy?





Charting amazing success

October 31 - November 6, 2007
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MR Aqeel Raees's spectacular rise from a local 13-year-old schoolboy who didn't even finish his intermediate education and joined Bapco as an accounts clerk to the CEO of Bahrain Hotels Company is impressive to say the least.





Hotel's investment for a better future

October 31 - November 6, 2007
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Gulf Hotel has been on a major revamping spree in a bid to compete and outshine the very best the island has to offer.





'Smartest thinkers' for key Arab forum

October 31 - November 6, 2007
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Scholars, entrepreneurs and strategic thinkers from around the Arab world will be attending a three-day conference in Bahrain in December.





Manama Singers to set the tone

October 31 - November 6, 2007
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THE_Manama Singers and Bahrain Concert Sinfonia will be performing this Friday at the Gulf International Convention Centre.





Class act by young

October 31 - November 6, 2007
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Sixty youngsters, aged six to 14, in Bahrain are presently honing their expressive skills through fun activities at the newly-founded Dreamclub at the Dilmun Club in Saar. GulfWeekly had the privilege of sitting through one of the sessions. Anasuya Kesavan, right, reports There was noise all around. Around 35 highly-excited young girls and boys seemed to be gesticulating, making faces and talking ... all at the same time.





Jacques' memento

October 31 - November 6, 2007
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HISTORY enthusiasts will have the chance to view a unique 'birthday' exhibition which brings to life the excitement of the discovery and documentation of the rich cultural heritage of Bahrain through photographs, museum pieces, maps and film.