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Just what the doc ordered!

May 13 - 19, 2009
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CAMPAIGNING efforts by Bahrain's health officials to help educate and inform members of the public have been recognised by the World Health Organisation, the United Nations public health arm.





Mamma Mia! These mums are really hot

May 13 - 19, 2009
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MODEL mums stepped out on the catwalk to celebrate Mother's Day with a Mamma Mia! Abba- inspired fashion show.





Taking off on a dream trip

May 13 - 19, 2009
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DREAM trips for seriously ill children continue to inspire families across the kingdom with treasured memories and holidays that will never be forgotten.





Bringing art out of the closet

May 13 - 19, 2009
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A Bahraini artist, who began drawing inside his cupboard as a child after his father told him off for scribbling on the walls of his home, is to hold his first solo exhibition at the Albareh Gallery.





Gulf Air is the official carrier of Bahrain International Air Show

May 13 - 19, 2009
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Close on the heels of successfully hosting 2009 Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix, national carrier Gulf Air announced its sponsorship to another big event the kingdom by hosting the Bahrain International Air Show 2010 (BIAS).





Bahrain leads the way

May 13 - 19, 2009
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Labour rights groups across the world have welcomed Bahrain's decision to become the first Gulf Arab state to end a system binding foreign workers to employers, a practice critics say is open to abuse.





US naval ship praised for preventing pirate attack

May 13 - 19, 2009
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THE CREW of a US cargo and ammunition ship has been praised for the way it took evasive action to prevent a successful attack from pirates off the eastern coast of Somalia.





Name rumpus ends Islamic games plan

May 13 - 19, 2009
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Iranian officials said this year's Islamic Solidarity Games were cancelled over demands from Arab countries for the Persian Gulf not to be inscribed on medals.





Happy landing at Mšvenpick Hotel

May 13 - 19, 2009
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Mšvenpick Hotel Bahrain has been chosen as the Middle East's leading airport hotel by the World Travel Awards 2009.





Pursue dreams with passion

May 13 - 19, 2009
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This week I celebrate turning 18; which technically means I turn legal. I come of age - it is legal for me to drive, to do whatever I choose and also for me to be held responsible for the things I do and don't do.





Competition launched to name new waterpark's mascot

May 13 - 19, 2009
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Bahrain City Centre's Wahooo! waterpark, which is set to open this summer, is holding a competition for youngsters to find a name for its surf lovin', fun lovin' mascot.





BITE '09 set for sellout

May 13 - 19, 2009
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Bahrain International Travel Expo (BITE 2009), the first business-to-consumer focused travel and tourism event in the region, will open for business tomorrow, reports Shilpa Chandran.