It’s that time of the year when DIFF reveals the entertainment bonanza they have in store for us. Notice how I have refrained from saying time of the month – I thought it was safer since in PMS mode, I have bitten off even heads this week of people who have crossed the line with…
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A snapshot of all things lifestyle by Island girls Shereen Shabnam and Natasha Dury.
Death is imminent and grieving can take many forms
My daughter and I spent some time earlier writing condolence tributes to children of an awesome woman who was my angel when I was new and pregnant as an expat in UAE with absolutely no clue about motherhood. It has been a shocking time for us this weekend and a wake up call that death…
Bahrain Science Centre to focus on Arab innovations
The theme of activities in the Bahrain Science Centre during December 2012 and January 2013 will be ‘Bahraini Innovation’, but this topic will be broadened to also include innovations and superlatives from the whole Arab world. Bahrain boasts many superlatives of its own. It has archaeological records of one of the oldest known civilizations (Dilmun),…
‘Sultans of Science’ to fascinate audiences at Petrosains, Kuala Lumpur
Travelling exhibition has attracted thousands visitors since its debut in Asia Currently touring Asia, ‘Sultans of Science’ will be hosted at Petrosains, The Discovery Centre, located at the PETRONAS Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur to captivate audiences in Malaysia as the third venue for the exhibition since its Asian debut. The global travelling exhibition, also known as ‘Islamic Science…
Flower Power
© Robert Hammond – Courtesy Art Sawa One of my favourite venues to take in a bit of art ingestion after work has to be Art Sawa. The next artist to showcase his talent there will be Robert Hammond with his ‘Flower Power’ exhibition. Robert studied Fine Art at St. Martins and WSCAD in the…
Bahrain Writer’s Circle meets at the Bahrain Science Centre
The monthly meeting of the Bahrain Writer’s Circle was held at the Bahrain Science Centre last Sunday. The meeting was attended by 45 people, including writers, poets, actors, newspaper columnists, editors and members of the general public. The MTE Studios Director of the Science Centre, Professor Mike Bruton, gave a talk entitled ‘Brain Power: Boys vs…
‘United Arab Emirates Edition’ Capeland timepiece from Baume & Mercier
As UAE national day gets closer, most luxury goods providers are turning to personalise and brand items to a patriotic theme and the Swiss maison d’Horlogerie also announced a new ‘United Arab Emirates Edition’ Capeland timepiece. Since I started delving into marketing, its interesting to watch brands immerse their products and services with relevant local…
Multiple health benefits of rooibos tea
Caffeine-free tea from South Africa is linked with treatment for diabetes, cancer and heart disease I love alternative healing and detoxing therapies and thanks to some forward thinking individuals and gorgeous nutritionists in the UAE like Hala Barghout, I often get enlightened on what I should be eating and drinking to keep myself fairly healthy. Especially as…
EIGHT THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT THE V8 SUPERCARS
It’s finally here :). As the 2012 Formula 1TM Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix fast approaches, fan excitement is reaching fever pitch. In addition to the thrilling action of one of the most exciting F1 seasons to date, fans at Yas Marina Circuit will also experience all the bumper to bumper action of the…
Bahrain Science Centre focuses on social media in November
Each month the Bahrain Science Centre focuses some of its educational programmes on a different theme. In November the theme will be ‘Social Media and Socialization’ and the Science Centre will be hosting displays, debates and discussion groups on the challenges and opportunities that social media present to people today. The early 21st century is…
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