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Freedom from gadgets

May 22- May 28, 2025
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Readers across the kingdom participate in GulfWeekly’s digital detox challenge, in honour of Mental Health Awareness Month in May, documenting their experience ‘switching off’ for 24 hours - no screens, no social media! 





Bridging the Gulf

May 22- May 28, 2025
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The Bahrain Businesswomen’s Society is set to launch its third annual art exhibition today, May 22, at the Safeya Ali Kanoo Hub, under the patronage of National Arts Council member Shaikha Dwa bint Khalid Al Khalifa, bringing together works by 12 Bahraini artists and four guest artists from Kuwait.





All good things

May 22- May 28, 2025
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Bahraini author Nada Fardan’s latest children’s book has hit the shelves this month, highlighting the idea that something good can only be built on strong, noble foundations, writes Melissa Nazareth.





Tot in tune

May 22- May 28, 2025
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Bahrain-based Filipino expatriate couple Aileen and Brian Amado never imagined that a chance decision to enrol their son Brent for music classes during the Covid-19 pandemic would lead to him serenading an international audience someday, writes Melissa Nazareth.