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Gulf Weekly It’s okay to not be okay!

Former Bahrain resident and publisher Robin Barratt’s new book focusing on mental health is set to hit the shelves next month, following Mental Health Awareness Month in May, and features entries from 32 countries including the kingdom.

May 22- May 28, 2025
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Local News
Gulf Weekly Freedom from gadgets

Freedom from gadgets

Readers across the kingdom participate in GulfWeekly’s digital detox challenge, in honour of Mental Health Awareness Month in May, documenting their experience ‘switching off’ for 24 hours - no screens, no social media! 

May 22- May 28, 2025
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Gulf Weekly Bridging the Gulf

Bridging the Gulf

The Bahrain Businesswomen’s Society is set to launch its third annual art exhibition today, May 22, at the Safeya Ali Kanoo Hub, under the patronage of National Arts Council member Shaikha Dwa bint Khalid Al Khalifa, bringing together works by 12 Bahraini artists and four guest artists from Kuwait.

May 22- May 28, 2025
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Gulf Weekly All good things

All good things

Bahraini author Nada Fardan’s latest children’s book has hit the shelves this month, highlighting the idea that something good can only be built on strong, noble foundations, writes Melissa Nazareth.

May 22- May 28, 2025
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Gulf Weekly Tot in tune

Tot in tune

Bahrain-based Filipino expatriate couple Aileen and Brian Amado never imagined that a chance decision to enrol their son Brent for music classes during the Covid-19 pandemic would lead to him serenading an international audience someday, writes Melissa Nazareth.

May 22- May 28, 2025
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Pulse Of Pop
Gulf Weekly Making a point

Making a point

American art pop duo Sparks’ 26th studio album, MAD!, releases tomorrow.

May 22- May 28, 2025
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Gulf Weekly Winning hearts

Winning hearts

Heart Lamp: Selected Stories by Indian activist, lawyer and writer Banu Mushtaq has bagged this year’s International Booker Prize.

May 22- May 28, 2025
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Leisure Scene
Gulf Weekly Curry night at Dilmun

Curry night at Dilmun

The Dilmun Club, located in Saar, hosts a variety of themed dining nights, open to both members and the general public.


May 22- May 28, 2025
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Gulf Weekly Perfection on a plate

Perfection on a plate

InterContinental Bahrain is offering a selection of delicious dining options throughout this month.


May 22- May 28, 2025
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Gulf Weekly Taste the best of Argentina

Taste the best of Argentina

Sheraton Bahrain Hotel has expanded its culinary offerings with the recent opening of Brasero Atlántico, a vibrant rooftop lounge and restaurant bringing the essence of Argentina to Manama.


May 22- May 28, 2025
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Gulf Weekly ‘Lost’ duo reunites for crime thriller

‘Lost’ duo reunites for crime thriller

The first two episodes of crime thriller series Duster are out now on OSN+, with a weekly release planned until July 3.


May 22- May 28, 2025
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Gulf Weekly Mission Entity

Mission Entity

Action spy film Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning is out now in theatres.


May 22- May 28, 2025
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Gulf Weekly Jazz it up

Jazz it up

The British Club will once again host the Jazz Orchestra of Bahrain for a special evening of live music by the poolside tonight, May 22, from 8pm.


May 22- May 28, 2025
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