ALMOST 20 years ago, Abdulhamid Turkomani fell in love with and wed his sweetheart Orayb Abubshait. Little did he know that after they got married that she would one day save his life with the ultimate gift of love … one of her kidneys.

THE full flavour of Italian cuisine is being unveiled at the Fiamma Restaurant as the Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa once again stages its cultural and gastrononic festival which continues until Saturday.

Hundreds braved strong winds and chilly conditions in support of local charities at the ever-popular charity Wheelathon once again staged at the Bahrain International Circuit (BIC).

THREE successful teams competing in the Imagine Cup Bahrain local finals, which will be held in April, will go on to put their technological prowess to the test in the Pan Arab Finals round of Microsoft Imagine Cup 2015 against more than 30 teams from different Arab countries.

QUESTION: What do $5,000, a python, Saks Fifth Avenue’s City Centre Bahrain store and an ice-cream truck have in common? Answer: Amanda Navai.

The kingdom’s health enthusiasts are being urged to take part in a global challenge with the aim of making it into the record books as well as raising funds for a worthwhile charity.

NOW, I know what you’re thinking. The trailers and promotional material show British secret agents dressed in Savile Row’s sharpest, firing off a volley of one-liners almost as quick as their pistols empty bullets into baddies. You’ve seen it all before, right?

The Janabiya area is becoming increasingly popular with expatriates, especially those who have children studying at the Hamala-based British School of Bahrain, as well as with commuters working in Saudi Arabia.