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Erika, 19 inspires nations

Erika, 19 inspires nations

CHARITY CHAMPION Erika Broers has just completed a dream internship with the United Nations in recognition for her inspirational community campai ...

August 26 - September 1, 2009
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Bahrain to host F2 Powerboating

Bahrain to host F2 Powerboating

Bahrain will host the world-renowned F2 World Championships for Powerboating for the first time.

The three day event will be staged on Oc ...

August 26 - September 1, 2009
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Bahrain 'can become shipping hub'

Bahrain 'can become shipping hub'

In today's economic climate an integrated transport network is crucial to helping shipping companies and logistics operators to cut costs, accordi ...

August 26 - September 1, 2009
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Local News
Airline boss upbeat over turnaround

Airline boss upbeat over turnaround

Belt up and buckle up for a bumpy ride into a profitable future ... this message rang loud and clear as Gulf Air's new CEO, Samer Al Maj ...

August 26 - September 1, 2009
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College shaping up well for the future

College shaping up well for the future

Bahrain Polytechnic in Isa Town is making excellent progress towards its objective of becoming a world-class tertiary institution.

An inte ...

August 26 - September 1, 2009
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Local News
Just the job!

Just the job!

STARTING a career with a plum job at the end of college is a dream every student hopes will become a reality ... although graduates acro ...

August 26 - September 1, 2009
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Local News
Gulf Air signs loan deal

Gulf Air signs loan deal

National carrier Gulf Air has signed a $70 million four-year loan facility with Bahrain Islamic Bank (BIsB) to partly finance eight A320 aircraft ...

August 26 - September 1, 2009
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Local News
Starting from scratch

Starting from scratch

With many residential projects coming to completion in Bahrain and owners starting to move in, many may be wondering how to ensure t ...

August 26 - September 1, 2009
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Local News
Treena has novel
ideas on interiors

Treena has novel ideas on interiors

Students of interior design in Bahrain and abroad can soon look forward to a new handbook to improve their skills and create ...

August 26 - September 1, 2009
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Local News
Biker's Alley is ready 
to roar!

Biker's Alley is ready to roar!

MOTORCYCLE enthusiast Farhan Ali is aiming to help bikers create their own dream machines for the road.

Bahraini Mr Ali, an automotive d ...

August 26 - September 1, 2009
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Airshow set for success

Airshow set for success

THE inaugural Bahrain International Airshow looks likely to bring up to $13 million into the local economy.

The event ...

August 26 - September 1, 2009
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Local News
Howzat! for Sneha's drive

Howzat! for Sneha's drive

ORGANISERS of a fund-raising cricket tournament hope the sport will help unite the kingdom's different commu ...

August 26 - September 1, 2009
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Local News
Surgeon carves out a new nichŽ

Surgeon carves out a new nichŽ

THE new Bahraini head of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland - Bahrain takes charge at the beginning of September.

Thi ...

August 26 - September 1, 2009
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Local News
Make it a summer to remember!

Make it a summer to remember!

Summer is upon us once again in all its glowering, radiant glory. The days are longer, brighter and hotter.

The best thing about summer f ...

August 26 - September 1, 2009
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Local News
... I want to fly like a bird ...

... I want to fly like a bird ...

Adventurous Ryan Hughes is bringing the latest extreme sport craze to the waters of Amwaj - kite-surfing.

The hybrid sport - a mesmerising ...

August 26 - September 1, 2009
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TV Weekly
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Wednesday (Aug 26)Film - The Brave One on Xtra Movies at 9.30pm. How many wrongs to make it right? Jodie Foster stars as Erica Bain, host of a New ...

August 26 - September 1, 2009
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TV Weekly
BahrainTV celebrates the return of Tic Tac Toe

BahrainTV celebrates the return of Tic Tac Toe

Six years after it was last broadcasted Tic Tac Toe is back once again this Ramadan on Channel 55.

The popular programme, which was a h ...

August 26 - September 1, 2009
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Sport
Barrichello wins F1's European Grand Prix

Barrichello wins F1's European Grand Prix

Brawn GP's Rubens Barrichello won the European Grand Prix on Sunday to claim his first Formula One victory in five years.

The 37-year-old ...

August 26 - September 1, 2009
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Sport
Perfecting the ever difficult down-swing

Perfecting the ever difficult down-swing

Last week I discussed how having good width from the left arm, correct wrist hinge and a full shoulder turn on the backswing will put you in a wel ...

August 26 - September 1, 2009
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Sport
A wie bit of success!

A wie bit of success!

The United States won the Solheim Cup for the third successive time after completing a 16-12 victory over Europe following Sunday ...

August 26 - September 1, 2009
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Travel Weekly
BA offers great fare deals during Ramadan

BA offers great fare deals during Ramadan

British Airways (BA)_has reduced its World Traveller economy fares from Bahrain to popular destinations in Europe and North America during Ramada ...

August 26 - September 1, 2009
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Travel Weekly
Jordan resort springs to life

Jordan resort springs to life

Evason Ma'In Hot Springs & Six Senses Spa in Jordan has extended its 'stay 2 pay 1' offer for GCC residents during Ramadan.

The de ...

August 26 - September 1, 2009
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Sport
Massa to undergo medical test in US

Massa to undergo medical test in US

Formula One driver Felipe Massa will travel to the US on Friday to undergo tests with a doctor renowned for treating injured race car drivers.

August 26 - September 1, 2009
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