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An awakening of characters

January 22 - 28, 2014
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A British artist and illustrator aims to dig up interest on Bahrain’s burial grounds with the launch of her first graphic novel The Awakening of Shamal. No time to waste!





A touch of cultural charm

January 22 - 28, 2014
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Locals have known it for a lifetime, long-term expats appreciate it and newcomers quickly feel a deep affection to the kingdom’s charm, writes Stan Szecowka.





Faye hits the right notes

January 22 - 28, 2014
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ONE of the organisers of this year’s Young Musicians of the Gulf (YMoG) knows exactly how the competitors will feel under the spotlight and in front of the gaze of austere judges … she once competed in it herself playing the flute!





Breathtaking aerial display

January 22 - 28, 2014
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The Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS) proved once again to be a roaring success in the air and on the ground with its fantastic flying displays and impressive trade show attracting more than 50,000 visitors to the Sakhir Air Base over the weekend.





Out of this world experience

January 22 - 28, 2014
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When it comes to reaching for the skies of Bahrain we all appreciate boarding a plane. I do, too, for that matter. But in it…not on it!