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The Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) unveiled plans for the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2020 with a spellbinding 7D hologram experience.

Celebrating Bahrain’s craft culture

The second “Saturday Market” kicked off last weekend at Bab Al Bahrain, showcasing various skilled craftsmen and offering visitors a chance to take home a piece of Bahraini tradition and skill.

Handball history!

After a valiant and close match, Bahrain’s national handball team lost 26-27 to Japan in a bid for the bronze medal at the 19th Asian Men’s Handball Championship.

The magic that’s Bryant

The Philadelphia native went straight from high school to the NBA and he played his first game with the Lakers soon after turning 18 in 1996. Bryant played all 20 of his NBA seasons with the Lakers, won several MVP awards over his career, five NBA championships and two Olympic gold medals as a member of the US men’s basketball team in 2008 and 2012. He became eligible to enter the Hall of Fame this year. He was also an avid supporter of soccer and women’s basketball. He spoke Spanish and Italian, having spent part of his youth in Italy, where his father, former NBA player Joe “Jellybean” Bryant, played several seasons professionally. He also won an Oscar in 2018 as writer-producer of best animated short film, Dear Basketball, which he also narrated.

World Economic Forum 2020 held in Davos, Switzerland concluded last week, with a monumental achievement and task ahead as the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) has been chosen as the first central bank to employ the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) newly released tool kit for determining if the nation would benefit from implementing a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC).

Chic urban designs

While it is getting warmer in Bahrain, fashionistas will still want to get their sweater weather on after they get a glimpse of Chloé’s autumn 2020 collection, writes Mai Al Khatib-Camille.

Robert does little!

The reclusive doctor who speaks to animals sounds like an excellent premise for a movie. There’s scope for good voiceover acting, tons of room for CGI and the title role sounds idyllic for a potential movie star.

Marvellous marble

Many people joke that they do their best thinking in the bathroom so why not add a touch of marvel and elegance with the new TAO washbasin to get those ideas flowing.

Beach-style living

A fully-furnished one-bedroom  apartment is available for rent and for sale within Meena 7 Towers situated on Amwaj Islands.