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Power of a woman

April 9 - 16, 2008
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THE_Middle East's first ever Powerboat P1 Grand Prix will be held in Bahrain in October and, for the first time in the history of the event, a woman will compete in one of the toughest categories of the race.





A prize catch for Bahrain

April 9 - 16, 2008
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A ten-legged crustacean with a paddle-shaped fifth pair of legs is putting Bahrain firmly on the map.





Marathon man makes it!

April 9 - 16, 2008
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After seven days, 240 kilometres, blistered feet and very little sleep, Bahrain-based banker Mike McKinlay completed one of the world's most gruelling running competitions.





Go green: Give your car an Ecowash

April 9 - 16, 2008
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A waterless, environmentally-friendly car washing service is being launched in Bahrain in a bid to save water and provide jobs for Bahrainis.





Bahrain launches new drive to boost tourism

April 9 - 16, 2008
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It was the busiest weekend of Bahrain's year. Hotels were filled to capacity, Bahrain International Airport was heaving, restaurants and bars were packed and for three days the eyes of the sporting world were focused on the kingdom.





A stroke for peace

April 9 - 16, 2008
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Thirteen-year-old Mariam Bader has a message of peace to convey, but rather than saying it with words, she prefers to use a brush, palette and canvas to express it.





Villemont launches two new watches

April 9 - 16, 2008
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Contemporary Swiss watch brand, Villemont, has announced the launch of two new watches - the 'Night Hawk' and the 'Arctic Explorer Lewis Pugh Limited Edition.'





Sweet dreams are made of these ...

April 9 - 16, 2008
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Space shuttle on its final voyage

April 9 - 16, 2008
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AN ill-fated Russian spaceship which was stranded in Bahrain for more than five years, finally made it to Germany last week in what should be its final voyage.





Improve lives of youngsters

April 9 - 16, 2008
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Let me share an experience both my twin and my father had last week. Both of them headed themselves down to the national stadium to watch and support our boys' football team against the Japanese football team.