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BITE '09 set for sellout

May 13 - 19, 2009
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Bahrain International Travel Expo (BITE 2009), the first business-to-consumer focused travel and tourism event in the region, will open for busin ...

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BITE '09 set for sellout



Competition launched to name new waterpark's mascot

May 13 - 19, 2009
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Bahrain City Centre's Wahooo! waterpark, which is set to open this summer, is holding a competition for youngsters to find a name for its surf lo ...

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Competition launched to name new waterpark's mascot



Pursue dreams with passion

May 13 - 19, 2009
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This week I celebrate turning 18; which technically means I turn legal. I come of age - it is legal for me to drive, to do whatever I choose and ...

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Pursue dreams with passion



Happy landing at Mšvenpick Hotel

May 13 - 19, 2009
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Mšvenpick Hotel Bahrain has been chosen as the Middle East's leading airport hotel by the World Travel Awards 2009.

Hailed by the Wall St ...

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Happy landing at Mšvenpick Hotel



Name rumpus ends Islamic games plan

May 13 - 19, 2009
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Iranian officials said this year's Islamic Solidarity Games were cancelled over demands from Arab countries for the Persian Gulf not to be inscri ...

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Name rumpus ends Islamic games plan



US naval ship praised for preventing pirate attack

May 13 - 19, 2009
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THE CREW of a US cargo and ammunition ship has been praised for the way it took evasive action to prevent a successful attack from pirates off the ...

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US naval ship praised for preventing pirate attack



Bahrain leads the way

May 13 - 19, 2009
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Labour rights groups across the world have welcomed Bahrain's decision to become the first Gulf Arab state to end a system binding foreign workers ...

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Bahrain leads the way



Gulf Air is the official carrier of Bahrain International Air Show

May 13 - 19, 2009
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Close on the heels of successfully hosting 2009 Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix, national carrier Gulf Air announced its sponsorship to ano ...

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Gulf Air is the official carrier of Bahrain International Air Show



Bringing art out of the closet

May 13 - 19, 2009
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A Bahraini artist, who began drawing inside his cupboard as a child after his father told him off for scribbling on the walls of his home, is to ...

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Bringing art out of the closet



Taking off on a dream trip

May 13 - 19, 2009
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DREAM trips for seriously ill children continue to inspire families across the kingdom with treasured memories and holidays that will nev ...

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Taking off on a dream trip



Mamma Mia! These mums are really hot

May 13 - 19, 2009
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MODEL mums stepped out on the catwalk to celebrate Mother's Day with a Mamma Mia! Abba- inspired fashion show.

The American ...

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Mamma Mia! These mums are really hot



Just what the doc ordered!

May 13 - 19, 2009
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CAMPAIGNING efforts by Bahrain's health officials to help educate and inform members of the public have been recognised by the World Healt ...

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Just what the doc ordered!