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Passion for pearls

Passion for pearls

A documentary on the kingdom’s rich pearl diving past is being made by a Bahraini-born enthusiast who believes he has secured a living history of a ...

August 29 - September 4, 2007
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Cover Story
A jewel in the crown

A jewel in the crown

Today the pearl market in Bahrain is held on very tight strings.

With a decline in natural pearls dug out from the kingdom, the value for ...

August 29 - September 4, 2007
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Cover Story
Lost profession of pearl diving

Lost profession of pearl diving

BAHRAIN-BORN Rob Gregory is arguably the longest residing expatriate in the kingdom and knows the sea and sands of the island like the back of his ...

August 29 - September 4, 2007
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Local News
Did you know?

Did you know?

One roll of paper that goes on the giant press equals 500 kilogrammes.

On a daily basis approximately 35 rolls are used for printing the v ...

August 29 - September 4, 2007
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Local News
Coveted prize winner

Coveted prize winner

Dar Akhbar Al Khaleej Press and Publishing won a coveted international award for high quality printing at the 2006 annual awards given by the globa ...

August 29 - September 4, 2007
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Local News
Cutting edge press is on a roll

Cutting edge press is on a roll

There is nothing like waking up on Wednesday morning with a steaming cup of tea and your GulfWeekly.

But many readers may not be fully awar ...

August 29 - September 4, 2007
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Local News
A stroke of brilliance

A stroke of brilliance

AN award-winning Indian artist has embarked on a journey of discovery and aims to prove to his family that he is “no donkey”.

With the back ...

August 29 - September 4, 2007
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Local News
Counting the cost

Counting the cost

School uniforms, bags, lunch boxes, sports kit, shoes make quite a dent in any parent’s wallet considering the cost of school uniforms from special ...

August 29 - September 4, 2007
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Local News
Making it stress free

Making it stress free

Dr Fakhrya Diari, counsellor at Al Fakhr Counselling Centre for Social and Health, said: “Children are often apprehensive about entering into a new ...

August 29 - September 4, 2007
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Local News
All set for school

All set for school

The languid days of summer holidays are coming to an end and children will soon be trading their carefree sun and swimming-fuelled days with schedu ...

August 29 - September 4, 2007
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Local News
The language barrier

The language barrier

Hello, Asalamu alaikum, Bonjour, ciao and hola. That is hello in five different languages.

These days the education departments and school ...

August 29 - September 4, 2007
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Local News
Not just horsing around

Not just horsing around

This week Bahrain’s equine world loses two of its key figures.

After four years in the kingdom, Dr Simon Abbott, official veterinary surge ...

August 29 - September 4, 2007
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Sport News
Glory for Bahrain race aces in the UK

Glory for Bahrain race aces in the UK

BAHRAIN'S Hamad Al Fardan and Shaikh Salman bin Rashid Al Khalifa finished with three National Class podium-places between them this week in round ...

August 29 - September 4, 2007
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Golf Scene
Change is good

Change is good

As Riffa Golf Club prepares to close temporarily for redevelopment this Saturday Michael Braidwood, general manager, writes exclusively for GulfWeekly about his passion for the club, the sport and his hopes for the future …

August 29 - September 4, 2007
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Property
Fact-file

Fact-file

A 6.23 million square feet island on the shores of Manama hosting luxurious residential designs, various open areas and vibrant parks all over the ...

August 29 - September 4, 2007
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Property
Reef Island to unveil $2 million motorised model in November

Reef Island to unveil $2 million motorised model in November

Reef Island’s developer, Lulu Tourism plans to launch its marketing campaign with a cutting-edge $2million motorised model of Reef Island, one of t ...

August 29 - September 4, 2007
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Property
Project work on track

Project work on track

THE BD95 million Abraj Al Lulu project overlooking the Pearl Roundabout is more than half complete, its developers said.

Bahrain-based Dad ...

August 29 - September 4, 2007
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Golf Scene
Braidwood under the spotlight

Braidwood under the spotlight

Full name, job title, age?
Michael Braidwood, general manager of Riffa Golf Club (and BIGCC (Bahrain ...

August 29 - September 4, 2007
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Sport News
Standoff may benefit Indian cricket

Standoff may benefit Indian cricket

The standoff between a new rebel cricket league and the Indian board may ultimately prove beneficial for cricket in the country.

The India ...

August 29 - September 4, 2007
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Sport News
May the best team stand up

May the best team stand up

France is all set to host and kick-off the Rugby World Cup on September 7 … heralding the start of 51 games over six weeks.

Will we see qu ...

August 29 - September 4, 2007
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