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Gulf Weekly Menace of the myna birds

At first glance, birds may seem to be peaceful, elegant creatures that do little harm to nature. However, one Bahraini scholar has spent years researching the Myna and has written a PhD thesis to raise awareness about what he dubs the ‘flying menaces’.

Aug 30 - Sep 5, 2017
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Triathlon
Gulf Weekly The race is on

The race is on

THREE dynamic women are all set to put their sporting prowess to the test in one of the world’s most challenging athletic events.Rana Al Alawi, Mariam Turki and Hannah Al Khalifa will be jetting off to the US this week to compete against the world’s top female triathletes in the 2017 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship.

Aug 30 - Sep 5, 2017
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Gulf Weekly More THREE dynamic women are all set to put their sporting prowess to the test in one of the world’s most challenging athletic events.Rana Al Alawi, Mariam Turki and Hannah Al Khalifa will be jetting off to the US this week to compete against the world’s top female triathletes in the 2017 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship.



Social Scene
Gulf Weekly Education forum

Education forum

A delegation from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland – Medical University of Bahrain (RCSI Bahrain) travelled to Dublin recently for the sixth annual RCSI International Education Forum.

Aug 30 - Sep 5, 2017
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Gulf Weekly More A delegation from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland – Medical University of Bahrain (RCSI Bahrain) travelled to Dublin recently for the sixth annual RCSI International Education Forum.









Fashion Weekly
Gulf Weekly Prague party

Prague party

Fashion designer Latifa Al Gurg, founder of contemporary women’s-wear label Twisted Roots, recently launched a new autumn/winter 2017 line, inspired by her travels to the Czech Republic’s capital city of Prague.


Aug 30 - Sep 5, 2017
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Gulf Weekly More Fashion designer Latifa Al Gurg, founder of contemporary women’s-wear label Twisted Roots, recently launched a new autumn/winter 2017 line, inspired by her travels to the Czech Republic’s capital city of Prague.




Motor Sport
Gulf Weekly Son helps mark the anniversary of ace’s first win

Son helps mark the anniversary of ace’s first win

Marking the 25th anniversary of Michael Schumacher’s first Formula One win, his teenage son Mick drove demonstration laps in an old F1 car ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday.


Aug 30 - Sep 5, 2017
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Gulf Weekly More Son helps mark the anniversary of ace’s first win



Sport
Gulf Weekly All eyes on reaching finals

All eyes on reaching finals

ALL eyes are on Bahrain’s national football squad as they attempt to make a giant step in reaching the finals of the AFC Asia Cup with a home match against Chinese Taipei at the National Stadium on Tuesday evening.


Aug 30 - Sep 5, 2017
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Motoring
Gulf Weekly Ready, steady, STOP!

Ready, steady, STOP!

Subaru is making great strides in the region, and with the launch of its 2018 XV, dubbed ‘one of the safest vehicles ever made’, the Japanese marque could have a winner on its hands, writes Kristian Harrison.

Aug 30 - Sep 5, 2017
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Gulf Weekly More Ready, steady, STOP!







Eating Out
Gulf Weekly Diamond in the desert

Diamond in the desert

The first time I ventured into the desert to check out the Far Eastern cuisine being conjured up at the Al Areen Palace & Spa’s specialist dining destination I was mightily impressed.


Aug 30 - Sep 5, 2017
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Education Matters
Gulf Weekly Head teacher Chris Fenton offers classroom tips for teachers, students and parents

Head teacher Chris Fenton offers classroom tips for teachers, students and parents

There is an old joke in which a parent is shouting upstairs to encourage someone to get out of bed and get ready for school on the first day of term. ‘Get up’ they shout ‘you’re going to be late!’ 


Aug 30 - Sep 5, 2017
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Gulf Weekly More Head teacher Chris Fenton offers classroom tips for teachers, students and parents



Film Weekly
Gulf Weekly Chemistry is a hit

Chemistry is a hit

The Hitman’s Bodyguard is a loveletter to the absurd action comedies of the 1990s, which I grew up with.Perhaps this is the reason why I found myself enjoying this flick, despitenumerous clichéd plot points and bumbling execution.


Aug 30 - Sep 5, 2017
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Gulf Weekly More Chemistry is a hit



Property Weekly
Gulf Weekly Floating on harmoniously

Floating on harmoniously

A two bedroom townhouse, situated in the serene Al Marsa Floating City on Amwaj Islands, is available for rent, offering  a spacious interior combined with relaxing views over the canal.


Aug 30 - Sep 5, 2017
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Gulf Weekly More Floating on harmoniously