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NO PAIN, NO GAIN AT RIFFA VIEWS

NO PAIN, NO GAIN AT RIFFA VIEWS

RIFFA VIEWS - the prestigious residential signature estates development - is the latest major project in the kingdom to be stung by the cement cris ...

October 8 - 14, 2008
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Local News
Students seek  bright future

Students seek bright future

More than 700 students from 108 countries gathered in the Brazilian city of

October 8 - 14, 2008
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Local News
‘Shark Boy’ masters diving

‘Shark Boy’ masters diving

Secret Scuba Diving Agent 008 ‘Shark Boy’ – alias Master Seal Christopher Jackson – has become the firs ...

October 8 - 14, 2008
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Local News
Early detection of cancer can help families avoid heartbreak

Early detection of cancer can help families avoid heartbreak

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I would like to dedicate this week's column to all the victims and the families and friends of t ...

October 8 - 14, 2008
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Local News
Ration meat to save planet, urges new report

Ration meat to save planet, urges new report

People will have to be rationed to four modest portions of meat and one litre of milk a week if the world is to avoid run-away climate change, a ...

October 8 - 14, 2008
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Local News
Cutting edge   of art

Cutting edge of art

Art lovers in the kingdom will be coming together to celebrate the talents of nine Bahraini artists whose works will be on display at Artlounge 2 ...

October 8 - 14, 2008
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Local News
Eco-warrior!

Eco-warrior!

A SCHOOLGIRL environment campaigner is spearheading a drive to give young people a voice in the battle against waste and the challenge to save th ...

October 8 - 14, 2008
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Local News
It's not too hot to trot in Bahrain

It's not too hot to trot in Bahrain

NEWCOMERS to Bahrain should giddy-on down to their nearest stables and join the growing number of expats and locals enjoying an exciting equestri ...

October 8 - 14, 2008
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Local News
Getting set
for battles of the mind

Getting set for battles of the mind

THE Festival of the Mind is coming to Bahrain with legends coming out of retirement to compete in the World Memory Championship which runs alongs ...

October 8 - 14, 2008
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Local News
Young seek a bright future

Young seek a bright future

More than 700 students from 108 countries gathered in the Brazilian city of Sao Paulo for the conference of AIESEC, the world's largest student o ...

October 8 - 14, 2008
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Local News
Derek 
takes 
centre 
stage

Derek takes centre stage

Young, dynamic and new to Bahrain, Derek Rossel is the new general manager of Bahrain City Centre (BCC).

He is the driving force that ...

October 8 - 14, 2008
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Local News
The voice
of the children of silence

The voice of the children of silence

WHAT do you do when your autistic son is excluded from 'normal' nursery school at the age of just three years?

Some might give up and acce ...

October 8 - 14, 2008
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Property Weekly
Diyar Al Muharraq seals design consultants deal

Diyar Al Muharraq seals design consultants deal

Diyar Al Muharraq, a private sector mixed-use residential urban development in Bahrain, has signed a BD ...

October 8 - 14, 2008
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Property Weekly
Villa with a canal view

Villa with a canal view

Investment in Amwaj is still strong as buyers continue to  ...

October 8 - 14, 2008
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Travel Weekly
Magic of Panama

Magic of Panama

Panama City used to be somewhere people travelled through, not to. But the transformation of a run-down neighbourood into one of the hippest barri ...

October 8 - 14, 2008
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Sport
QPR slump puts the Blues on top

QPR slump puts the Blues on top

BIRMINGHAM City went top of the Coca-Cola Championship after a 1-0 victory at home to QPR in a televised match which left supporters in Bahrain b ...

October 8 - 14, 2008
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Sport
Following through to get maximum 'whackability'

Following through to get maximum 'whackability'

GulfWeekly Editor Stan Szecowka and his wife Kathryn have signed up for a six-week beginners' course because they want to play together ... ...

October 8 - 14, 2008
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TV Weekly
Operating at a higher level

Operating at a higher level

Grey's Anatomy fans tune in to ShowTime every Tuesday at 9pm for their favourite hospital drama. GulfWeekly's Hot Potato Marie-Claire finds out a ...

October 8 - 14, 2008
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TV Weekly
Watch out for it: Exciting films on Friday nights

Watch out for it: Exciting films on Friday nights

October is shaping up to be an exciting month on Star Movies with a variety of films airing for the first time in the Middle East.

The firs ...

October 8 - 14, 2008
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TV Weekly
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Wednesday (Oct 8)Film - Suspect Zero on Super Movies at 9pm.

When Dallas FBI agent Thomas Mackelway violates serial killer Raymond Starkey ...

October 8 - 14, 2008
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