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School raises term fees by 10 per cent

March 19 - 25, 2008
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St Christopher's School this week announced a 10 per cent increase in the school fees from September in a bid to attract and retain good teachers ...

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School raises term fees by 10 per cent



Spread awareness of key issues

March 19 - 25, 2008
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There is something that I would really like to share with you this week. All those who know me realise that I prefer stating my ideas and opinion ...

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Spread awareness of key issues



Feeling the pinch

March 19 - 25, 2008
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Prices of basic foods traded on international commodity markets are at record highs and concerns over cost are being voiced around the world.

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Feeling the pinch



Counting the costs

March 19 - 25, 2008
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THE_cost of shopping has increased by at least 11 per cent in just eight months, according to Shilpa's Weekly Shopping List.

GulfWeekly se ...

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Counting the costs



The inflation battle is on

March 19 - 25, 2008
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Government officials have vowed to tackle the kingdom's inflation worries and the social impact of soaring commodity prices.

At the beginn ...

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The inflation battle is on



Revolutionary reformer

March 19 - 25, 2008
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TO many women across the Indian subcontinent, Dr Kiran Bedi is an icon.

As India's first female police officer and the reformer of ...

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Revolutionary reformer



New beginning with Terminal 5

March 19 - 25, 2008
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British Airways' new £4.3 billion home - Heathrow Airport's Terminal 5 - has been officially opened by Queen Elizabeth.

Built on time and ...

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New beginning with Terminal 5



Art safari in Bahrain

March 19 - 25, 2008
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THE_Culture Vultures are co-ordinating the first ever 'ArtHouse Open Studios' event in Bahrain in April.

Emerging and established artists ...

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Art safari in Bahrain



Getting to the art of the matter

March 19 - 25, 2008
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ONE of Bahrain's most celebrated artists Jamal Abdul Rahim is preparing to display his latest work at the prestigious Art Dubai exhibition and is ...

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Getting to the art of the matter



WE have the race, the car and airline!

March 19 - 25, 2008
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The friendly motor-racing rivalry between Bahrain and Abu Dhabi is set to intensify as the two Gulf countries battle out for F1 supremacy in the ...

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race, the car
and airline!

WE have the
race, the car
and airline!



The face behind the masks

March 19 - 25, 2008
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ONE HUNDRED ethnic masks from South America, Africa, Asia and Oceanic regions that represent and form part of the collection of the musŽe du quai ...

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The face behind the masks