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Royal Julius ridden by Stephane Pasquier stormed to success to win the Bahrain International Trophy at the Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club in S;

Horse racing spectacular

Sports
22 Nov 2019
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AMH Island Classic 2019

Sports
22 Nov 2019
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Post Position Draw

Sports
20 Nov 2019
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Owners, trainers and jockeys can now plot their course of action in a bid to land the Bahrain International Trophy following a ‘post-position dr;

Lebanese Festival

Arts & Entmt
20 Nov 2019
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Lebanese Independence Day is being celebrated with traditional music, food and dance at the Gulf Hotel’s Zahle restaurant. Dr Milad Nammour, am;

Manama Singers all set for Christmas

Arts & Entmt
18 Nov 2019
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THE Manama Singers, fresh from entertaining the crowds at the annual American Women’s Association Snowflake Craft Fair, will be hosting their ow;

Spell cheque

Education
18 Nov 2019
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I have a brand new spell chequeIt came with my pea see.It plainly marks four my revueMistakes I dew not sea. Eye strike a key and type a wordAnd ;

Newly-renovated Mercedes-Benz service centre unveiled

Motoring
18 Nov 2019
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A newly-renovated state-of-the-art Mercedes-Benz service centre was unveiled this morning in Salmabad by German ambassador Kai Boechmannt and executiv;

Public speaking prowess is an essential tool for success

People
17 Nov 2019
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‘IT’S good to talk’ was a tagline that became synonymous with a leading British telecoms firm but that sentiment has been champ;

Bahrain Relay Marathon 2019

Sports
16 Nov 2019
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No sooner had I landed back on the island, after a couple of weeks on granddad duty in the UK, I was hunting around my apartment for a clean pair of r;

That sinking feeling

People
13 Nov 2019
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Great positioning next to your only paid for ad of the day ...;

Ruby celebrations for BSPCA

Animals & Envir
13 Nov 2019
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One of the kingdom’s leading animal charities is to mark its ruby anniversary with a slap-up fundraising dinner and dance for supporters at a fi;

That's blown it!

Sports
11 Nov 2019
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Moment of silence for the fallen

Sports
10 Nov 2019
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FA Cup glory on hold until the fallen are remembered at the Memorial Stadium, Bristol, home of Rover;

Tall cactus

Animals & Envir
9 Nov 2019
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My friend Sarah Clarke posted this image on social media of a giant cactus growing in Bahrain. Did you know that by 95-100 years in age, a saguaro&nb;

Breastfeeding cafe

What's On
9 Nov 2019
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Cafe culture  ;

Light your room up in style

Shopping
8 Nov 2019
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Don’t hang about … switch on to the bright new room attraction for 2020. The modern LED pendant light comes suspende;

Ideas set to flow

Technology
7 Nov 2019
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This year's Startup Weekend focuses on the development of Bahrain's FinTech talent by bringing together fintech enthusiasts and corporates to address ;

Festive season nailed

Fashion & Beauty
7 Nov 2019
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New trailer

Arts & Entmt
7 Nov 2019
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Coming soon to a cinema near you.;

Shush! You know it makes sense

Technology
6 Nov 2019
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Race is on for F1 tickets

Sports
5 Nov 2019
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Ticket prices for the the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2020 remain the same for the seventh year in a row, and they are once again among;

Why Mary Poppins was a female superhero

People
5 Nov 2019
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In an interview with CNN’s Christiane Amanpour, beloved actress Dame Julie Andrews reflects on her life and career, following the;

He's loud - official!

People
4 Nov 2019
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Anyone who knows him will not be surprised to hear that former Radio Bahrain Morning Show host Krazy Kevin Howarth  has been crowned the loudest ;

Tree art

Animals & Envir
4 Nov 2019
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When you go down to the woods today ...;

Designer baby

Fashion & Beauty
2 Nov 2019
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Rugby World Cup Final 2019

Sports
2 Nov 2019
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Perfect paper cut for newborn

Arts & Entmt
1 Nov 2019
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Papercut artist Irena Boobyer - more examples visit www.irenaboobyer.co.uk;

Jazz Fest Bahrain 2019

Arts & Entmt
31 Oct 2019
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Come early, book your spot & enjoy an entire day of mesmerising Jazz with 8 world class artists ;

precious pumpkin

People
31 Oct 2019
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Nature slays lawnmower

Animals & Envir
31 Oct 2019
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Sleep tight

People
31 Oct 2019
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On the run in Dubai

Sports
31 Oct 2019
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For the first time ever, Dubai’s iconic Sheikh Zayed Road will turn into a running track on Friday 8 November, 2019. Dubai Fitness Challenge (DF;

Ready for Christmas

People
30 Oct 2019
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Blooming lovely show

Animals & Envir
30 Oct 2019
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The Bahrain Garden Club, a team of enthusiastic horticulturists, engineers and ardent gardeners, recently staged an autumn show at its premises in Juf;

Quiet please

People
30 Oct 2019
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This has nothing to do with granddad's snoring;

Race event

Sports
29 Oct 2019
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Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) hosts the second round of National Race Day on Friday with two of the kingdom’s leading circuit racing champ;

Second time round

Health
29 Oct 2019
by Stanley
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Secondary infertility is defined as the inability to become pregnant or to carry a baby to term after having given birth to an offspring previously. I;

Stan Jnr playing for Bristol Argonauts

Sports
27 Oct 2019
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Watched by dad and Bahraini friend Faris;

Lounging around

Travel
23 Oct 2019
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Family matters at Manos

People
22 Oct 2019
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THE three sons of one of the kingdom’s most cherished restaurateurs, who recently underwent intricate head surgery, are joining together to ensu;

Movenpick Hotel Bahrain unveils new look

Travel
22 Oct 2019
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WORK has been completed on a major reconstruction of an award-winning five-star hotel near the airport, following the latest major investment in the k;

Growing up in Bahrain: The Video

People
21 Oct 2019
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https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Y5vvrSW2nTZ7RiudzvgaFwsHx44oWCeN/view?usp=sharing  ;

SOS! The granddaughter arrives early

People
20 Oct 2019
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Meet Eliza Kathryn, 7lb 1oz, born at 5.32pm on Friday, October 18, my beautiful new granddaughter who’s a girl in a hurry, bouncing into the wor;

Posh car of the year!

Motoring
20 Oct 2019
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Bentley’s new Continental GT V8 has been crowned the People’s Car of The Year by Jeremy Clarkson, and ‘Best British Built Car’;

Baby Eliza born

People
20 Oct 2019
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Welcome to my granddaughter, Eliza Kathryn, born on 18.10.19 at 5.30pm in Bristol weighing in at 7lbs 1oz. Mother Imogen and baby doing fine! https:/;

TribFest triumph

Arts & Entmt
19 Oct 2019
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THOUSANDS of music fans flocked to the Bahrain Rugby Football Club for another dose of nostalgia at the latest edition of TribFest today. Lookalike a;

Mussels and Belgian chocolate

Food
19 Oct 2019
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The Belgian Club of Bahrain, under the patronage of His Excellency Belgian Ambassador, Piet Heirbaut, staged The Belgian Mussels Festival on Friday ni;

Dazzling dancers, light fantastic, delightful desserts ... and a new Skoda showroom!

Motoring
17 Oct 2019
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A NEW showroom for Skoda, cars from the Czech Republic automobile manufacturer, was opened in Bahrain with a stunning light and dance show … an;

Cartoon capers

People
16 Oct 2019
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Newspaper cartoonist Matt Buck has become a recognised artist across the country with his contributions to leading national papers. He talked to Holdt;

The solar-powered solution

Animals & Envir
16 Oct 2019
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By Andreas Spiess Co-Founder and Chairman, Solarkiosk Solutions   The global energy demand continues to rise at an unprecedented rate. An indust;

Dance celebration at Indian Club

Arts & Entmt
16 Oct 2019
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The Indian Club will be staging a Disco Dandiya Night tomorrow at its premises in Gudaibiya with celebrity entertainer DJ Aapka Paresh mixing the musi;

Vegan sole

Fashion & Beauty
16 Oct 2019
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With World Vegan month fast approaching, why not turn to Marks & Spencer’s edit of stylish and ethical non-leather vegan footwear? Not only;

Bahrain for the cup!

Sports
16 Oct 2019
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Bahrain National Stadium thundered with cheers last night as Mohamed Yusuf Hardan’s 66th minute penalty shattered Iran’s aura of invincibi;

Write on ... it's good to talk!

People
15 Oct 2019
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GDNonline Editor Stan Szecowka was this month’s guest speaker at the Bahrain Writers’ Circle (BWC) meeting on Monday night. He told membe;

All set for The Big Draw!

Arts & Entmt
15 Oct 2019
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Artists, volunteers and school groups have stepped forward to help work on Bahrain’s inaugural participation in The Big Draw Festival – th;

It's in the bag!

Fashion & Beauty
14 Oct 2019
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TOMORROW, the House of Givenchy will launch the first signature tote by Artistic Director Clare Waight Keller: the Bond oversized shopper.  Name;

St Chris examination results

Education
14 Oct 2019
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St Christopher’s School students who sat GCSE, A-Level and IB examinations this summer achieved an excellent set of results, it was revealed tod;

Mercedes victorious again

Sports
13 Oct 2019
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Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport have won the FIA Formula One Constructors’ Championship for the sixth time in a row.Lewis Hamilton and Bottas V;

I'm a golden oldie coffee chav

People
13 Oct 2019
by Stanley
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It will come as little surprise to friends, family and even acquaintances to hear that in recent days I’ve enjoyed an eating out and drinking ad;

Write on!

What's On
13 Oct 2019
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The word is out ...;

Bahraini boxer makes history with first win

Sports
12 Oct 2019
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SENSATIONAL Sayed Fadhel Abbas Abdulla has delivered a piece of boxing history by recording Bahrain’s first-ever triumph in the the ASBC Asian B;

Rugby World Cup plans dashed by typhoon

Sports
10 Oct 2019
by Stanley
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Disappointed sports-loving friends from Bahrain, all set to fly off on a Rugby World Cup adventure to Japan, decided to cancel their flights early yes;

Bahrain U16 cricket squad prepare for tournament

Sports
9 Oct 2019
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BAHRAIN’S budding young cricketers have been busy preparing at training camps for a tough challenge against some of the best teenagers in the Gu;

Deena's journey

Sports
9 Oct 2019
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DYNAMIC Deena Rahman has signed up and been selected to join a party of athletes, led by a double Olympic champion, on an extreme African charity chal;

We are Liverpool!

Sports
9 Oct 2019
by Stanley
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My friend Hadi agrees with Alan Shearer who wrote on BBC.com: It is only the start of October, but Liverpool's eight-point lead at the top of the tab;

BSPCA quiz night

What's On
9 Oct 2019
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Brainy BSPCA supporters put their general knowledge talents to the test at a quiz night in Juffair last night to raise funds for the animal charity. ;

Breastfeeding cafe culture

Health
8 Oct 2019
by Stanley
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A café culture for nursing mothers continues to grow from strength-to-strength and the organisers of the project are calling on more companies ;

Mussels from Brussels

What's On
8 Oct 2019
by Stanley
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The Belgian Club of Bahrain, under the patronage of ambassador Piet Heirbaut, will be hosting ‘The Belgian Mussel Festival’ on Friday;

Hot Laser's new release

Arts & Entmt
8 Oct 2019
by Stanley
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254
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Hot Laser, once the kingdom’s favourite glam-rockers, have released a new album, and formally announced to heartbroken fans that they’ve b;

Bahraini art sales soar

Arts & Entmt
7 Oct 2019
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The art scene in Bahrain is growing both creatively and commercially attracting combined sales in excess of $2,700,000, it has been revealed, through ;

Jazz Festival goes FinTech

Arts & Entmt
7 Oct 2019
by Stanley
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Jazz may date back to the late 19th century but this year’s annual family musical extravaganza in Bahrain on November 1 will have an ultra-moder;

Beat the HEAT initiative

People
6 Oct 2019
by Stanley
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Water bottles, snacks, biscuits and hats were distributed to 200 low income workers in and around Riffa, Khamis and Sanabis by members of Discover Isl;

Rizmo aiming to be the top toy this festive season

Arts & Entmt
6 Oct 2019
by Stanley
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A leading contender on this year’s Christmas wish list is set to be an interactive sing-and-dance toy that evolves from a bundle of fur to a mus;

Manama Singers Concert celebrating the Dilly's 45th anniversary

Arts & Entmt
5 Oct 2019
by Stanley
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The Manama Singers took to the stage last night as part of the Dilmun Club’s 45th anniversary celebrations.They performed a programme of hit sho;

The editor's words of wisdom

People
4 Oct 2019
by Stanley
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I don’t like birds and they don’t like me. I love animals … just not the feathered variety. Furry ones are fine. I STILL miss Tiddl;

Celebrity Chef Vineet's cookery master class in Bahrain

Food
4 Oct 2019
by Stanley
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Food lovers in Bahrain enjoyed a Master Class with Michelin-starred celebrity Chef Vineet Bhatia in the kitchens of his signature restaurant Rasoi by ;

Great Scot! Tartan is all the rage

Fashion & Beauty
3 Oct 2019
by Stanley
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221
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Exuding glamour and ingenuity, punkish tartan meets the West in PHILIPP PLEIN’S latest Space Cowboy collection. The supreme checkered texture i;

Bentley's golden touch

Motoring
3 Oct 2019
by Stanley
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285
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Bentley Motors has revealed the first glimpse of the only gold limited edition to ever be created by its commissioning department, Mulliner. The Cont;

Pretty in BOSS Pink

Fashion & Beauty
3 Oct 2019
by Stanley
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For the FW19 collection, BOSS turns heads with attention to a multitude of pink hues. The seasonal key colour tone celebrates the art of elevated cont;

DKNY launches limited-edition MTA capsule

Fashion & Beauty
3 Oct 2019
by Stanley
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317
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THIS autumn, DKNY celebrates its 30th anniversary with a capsule collection in collaboration with the MTA, honouring the brand’s New York roots.;

Rock me Pink!

Arts & Entmt
2 Oct 2019
by Stanley
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275
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SOME of Bahrain’s top bands will be joining together for a Rock Me Pink musical spectacular under one roof to help raise awareness of breast can;

Mango man climbing high

Fashion & Beauty
2 Oct 2019
by Stanley
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303
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Recognized as the best rock climber in the world, MANGO challenged Chris Sharma to prove the resistance and comfort of the Travel Suit, the suit desig;

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