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Beach party set to Shine

October 16 - 22, 2013
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Party lovers are being urged to get into the Halloween spirit as Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea and Spa stages its first beach party for the annual event.





Nostalgia with a crunch

October 16 - 22, 2013
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A SUPERB image of a Bahraini pearl diver has pride of place on the cover of a packet of crisps to signify a Bahrain-based investment bank’s investment in one of the world’s favourite snack manufacturers.





An eclectic mix of musical prowess

October 16 - 22, 2013
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The 22nd edition of the Bahrain International Music Festival will take place from Sunday until October 25.
Organised annually by the Ministry of Culture, this year’s theme highlights musical innovators from a wide range of genres and cultures.





Book fair is setting sail

October 16 - 22, 2013
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Logos Hope, the world’s largest floating book fair, will soon bring its international crew to Bahrain. The ship will open to the public next Wednesday to allow visitors the opportunity to purchase books and meet crewmembers.
The ship’s 400 crewmembers are volunteers from 50 countries, leaving behind families, jobs and the security of their homes. The crew aims to offer a unique example of unity in cultural diversity.