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Driving forward!

June 24 - 30, 2009
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The woman at the helm of one of Bahrain's most ambitious development projects told business leaders it will go ahead, despite the economic downturn, because its uniqueness will guarantee its success along with the work that has already gone into it.





Funds plea for Swat crisis

June 24 - 30, 2009
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In the wake of the current humanitarian crisis in Pakistan's Swat Valley, the Pakistani Women's Association (PWA) in Bahrain is undertaking a series of activities with the aim to raise funds and awareness for the plight of the displaced.





US Navy sailor mourned

June 24 - 30, 2009
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The US Navy in Bahrain is mourning the sudden death of a popular military award-winning sailor serving in the Gulf.





Language barrier broken

June 24 - 30, 2009
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MORE than one hundred Indian men and women have received a major boost in confidence with their English language speaking skills through a special two-month training programme conducted by the Indian Ladies Association.





Technology meets lifestyle

June 24 - 30, 2009
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Bahrain's cafŽ culture is going hi-tech with the emergence of a new kind of multi-media eating and meeting place where the big 'mac' meets the apple!





Winning formula for pupils

June 24 - 30, 2009
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TEAM Epic of St Christopher's School drove into the world championships of this year's 'Formula One in Schools Technology Challenge' which will be held in London in September.





Lights, camera and action

June 24 - 30, 2009
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TOMORROW'S thespians took to the stage at a special one-day acting seminar conducted by a former Hollywood director.





Showcasing 'pearl of the Gulf'

June 24 - 30, 2009
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FORMER Bahrain schoolgirl Belinda Barrocks Kamshuka, now a celebrated fashion and commercial photographer in Canada, loved her recent return visit to the kingdom so much that she has devoted an entire book to it.





Students step up to support fight against breast cancer

June 24 - 30, 2009
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THE fight against breast cancer in Bahrain has been given a hand thanks to the inspirational Think Pink campaign.