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Ringing in the new

December 30, 2009 - January 5, 2010
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Amjad Al Zoubi, 21, from Jordan, is a pupil of Dilmun University: I will be travelling to Jordan and will spend New Year's Eve with my friends. My plans for the New Year are to buy a Mitsubishi Evo, move back to Jordan and study graphic design.

Mohammad Kamal, 17, from Jordan, is a pupil of East Riffa School: I will go to Wahooo! Water Park with my friends and will welcome the New Year with fun and frolic. I want to finish school with top honours, take lessons in race car driving and learn judo.

Mohammad Walid Dnon, 18, from Lebanon, is a pupil of East Riffa School: I will be in Lebanon skiing with my friends on New Year's Eve. I want to buy a Mustang-Cobra and drive it to Jordan. I'm also hoping to hook up with a girl this year.

Claus Larsen, 47, from Denmark, works in Saudi Arabia and is a regular visitor to Bahrain: I am planning to attend the party at the Diplomat Hotel. I want to have a baby in 2010. I hope that the world leaders can find a solution to the deteriorating climate.

Nataliia, 35, from Ukraine: I will wear a long dress that I bought from City Centre and will attend the party at Radisson Diplomat Blu Hotel with Claus. I want to have a baby boy this year, travel to Egypt and buy a villa in Bahrain.

Christina, 20, from Belarus, is a band member at the Ramee Palace Hotel in Juffair: I will be working on New Year's Eve as our band has to keep the music going on late into the night. My wish list for 2010 is to buy a laptop and luxurious designer wear.

Olga, 23, from Belarus, is a member of the band at Ramee Palace Hotel in Juffair: I will be playing in my band on the 31st. I love shoes by Steve Martin, clothes by Zara and gold jewellery in the souq here and plan to tick off these items from my wish list.

Fatima Sabawi, 23, is a student at Ahlia University and lives in Hoora: I will be attending my brother's wedding in Saudi Arabia as the clock strikes 12. I want to graduate with a degree in physiotherapy and then find a job. My aim is to opt for a healthier lifestyle.

Husam Abolkhair, 22, is a pupil at the King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals in Saudi Arabia: I have no special plans for the 31st. I hope to graduate from the university and find a good job in the coming year. I also want to buy a fancy watch.

Dana Osman, 14, is from Canada and lives between Bahrain and Dubai. She is a pupil of American School of Dubai: I will attend the New Year's Ball at the Ritz-Carlton with my family and will wear my sequinned Versace dress. I plan to do a fashion course in Paris.

Mohammad Osman, 16, is from Canada and studies at the American School of Dubai: I will wear my Giorgio Armani suit to the New Year's Ball at the Ritz- Carlton. I want to secure admission at the Royal College of Surgeons in Bahrain and buy a Ferrari.

Salman Osman, 10, is from Canada and lives between Bahrain and Dubai. He is a pupil of American School of Dubai: I will wear my favourite True Religion jeans to the ball at the Ritz-Carlton. I want to go skiing with my family to Canada and take up Arabic classes.







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