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It's too good to spray

April 2 - 8, 2008
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When the winner of the 2008 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix stands on the podium he will be spraying a fruity little number over his nearest rivals instead of a traditional F1 sparkling champagne ... and keeping some to sip himself!





Success in slow lane

April 2 - 8, 2008
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Don't tell the Formula One drivers arriving in Bahrain this week that speed does NOT always deliver glory.





Here comes the Judge

April 2 - 8, 2008
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Formula One fever is revving up and to kick-start the off-track-action award-winning British DJ, Judge Jules, will perform at the Mercure Grand Hotel in Seef tomorrow.





Money too tight to mention?

April 2 - 8, 2008
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Not many bands can boast 28 former and present members. Simply Red can but to most of us the name is synonymous with Mick Hucknall - the man who made being ginger sexy, or so some journalists would have me believe.





Unsung heroes

April 2 - 8, 2008
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AS thousands of fans get set to descend on the Bahrain International Circuit an army of operatives are working behind the scenes to ensure the event on and off the track proves to be a memorable occasion.





Racing for the super-rich

April 2 - 8, 2008
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For those of you who didn't receive an invitation to the Simply Red concert courtesy of Bahrain F1 sponsors Gulf Air do not feel aggrieved ... you are not alone.





Nation in driving seat

April 2 - 8, 2008
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David Richards, chairman of Prodrive and Aston Martin, and a former team principal of the BAR and Benetton Formula One teams, delivered the opening keynote address for the first Motor Sport Business Forum Middle East yesterday.





Clean chit for track

April 2 - 8, 2008
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THE Formula One track boasts one of the cleanest surfaces in the world ... and two mighty mean machines are employed to ensure every spec is gathered up before the hi-tech racing machines roar into action.





Right chance to showcase cultures

April 2 - 8, 2008
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First and foremost I would like to give a warm welcome to all the F1 visitors from all around the world who are visiting our lovely kingdom for this great and amazing event.





Bahrain's first Mc Cafe opens at airport

April 2 - 8, 2008
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McDonald's, the world's largest chain of fast-food restaurants, is aiming to make its mark in the world of cafe-culture.





DhowTragedy

April 2 - 8, 2008
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Marking the second anniversary of the Al Dana dhow tragedy, survivors and relatives of those who lost their lives attended a memorial service at St Christopher's Cathedral, Manama, on Sunday.