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Gulf Air's punctuality touches new heights

May 27 - June 2, 2009
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National carrier Gulf Air, in a determined bid to attract new passengers and woo back disgruntled former customers, is picking up pundits for its punctuality.





Young all set for green future

May 27 - June 2, 2009
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THE kingdom's youngsters are getting into the spirit of next week's World Environment Day with an art competition which will see their work on display at one of the island's five star hotels and the winner announced exclusively in GulfWeekly.





ART OF THE MATTER

May 27 - June 2, 2009
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Horses' heads on human bodies and masks of faces silently screaming are just some of the thought provoking artworks produced by senior students at St Christopher's School which go on display this weekend.





Splashing out in Burqini

May 27 - June 2, 2009
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TRADITIONAL modesty does not have to be a bar to enjoying the island's sunshine and waterparks which is why 'the Burqini' is flying off the shelves.





A comfortable wear

May 27 - June 2, 2009
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Hagar Lemzoeli, 20, a lifeguard at Wahooo!, from Segaiya, said: "I really like the Burqini. I find it very comfortable to wear and easy to move around in.





Students counting on success

May 27 - June 2, 2009
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Number crunching youngsters of Bahrain have made their schools proud of the volumes of sums they have added up correctly this week.





Naval action alone can't crush pirates

May 27 - June 2, 2009
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Aggressive military action to curb piracy off the coast of Somalia can contain the scourge, but it will only be wiped out when a stable and strong government takes control of the lawless east African nation, a top naval officer based in Bahrain says.





Hotel backs World Environment Day

May 27 - June 2, 2009
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CROWNE Plaza is going green with a comprehensive recycling and environmental programme.





Interference is uncalled for

May 27 - June 2, 2009
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Reports have been emerging that the Bahraini parliament has passed a bill regarding the lack of disciplinary action in schools, specifically private schools and institutions.





A ring-side seat

May 27 - June 2, 2009
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A sport-loving chef is bringing one of the biggest names in British boxing to Bahrain for the start of a series of knock-out events featuring fine food and entertainment.





Time for some magic memories at store

May 27 - June 2, 2009
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The summer fun has already started at the LG Showroom at Sehla and customers could soon be walking away with some magic memories.





New lease of life for pet shelter

May 27 - June 2, 2009
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THE island's deserted doggies and forsaken felines can woof and meow a sigh of relief with the news that Tony 'the Dogfather' Walters and his 2nd Chance animal shelter are not to be made homeless after all.





US_top brass meet in Bahrain for talks over threats of terrorism and piracy

May 27 - June 2, 2009
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Senior officers from the US Central Command gathered in Bahrain for a conference to discuss regional security issues and approaches to the challenges they face.





Foundations set for health plans in the kingdom

May 27 - June 2, 2009
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THE laying of the foundation stone for Bahrain's new Health Oasis ensured students of the future will get a taste of the past with a time capsule incorporated into the ceremony.