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Smothered in Hugs book review

Known best for his outre fiction, Cooper has also carved out a neat career for himself as a non-fiction stylist

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Death Is Not an Option book review

In Rivecca’s debut short-story collection, a memoirist who faked divine visions as a child ponders ‘the stunning isolation of non-belief’

Macy Gray music review

Gray’s 2007 album, Big, was always going to be a tough act to follow, but three years on, she may just have nailed it

Sarah McLachlan music review

There’s nothing unexpected about Canadian singer-songwriter McLachlan’s latest venture, which is probably why it will work

Cocoon club in Bahrain

Cocoon Lounge turns three this month. To celebrate, we caught up with Damian D’Costa, the man behind the magic

16 ways to save the world

In a carbon-fuelled country like Bahrain, trying to be green can seem like an impossible task

Mobile spa in Bahrain

Rosy Moorhead finds you can be properly pampered in the comfort of your own home

Best iftars in Bahrain

The evenings of the Holy month are all about eating. We run down the very best places to have your ghabga and get your fill of Iftar delicacies

Beit Al Qur'an in Bahrain

Ramadan is a time for reflection and embracing tradition – and what better place to do so than at Beit Al Qur’an

10 Ramadan musts in Bahrain

Why Ramadan is perfect opportunity to get out there and experience a bit of Bahraini culture and heritage

Ramadan for kids in Bahrain

Claire and Ghada from Mums in Bahrain provide all parents with an exhaustive list of options for the holy month

Ramadan in Bahrain guide

Bahrain has a wealth of cultural and culinary options at this time of year – you just need to know where to look

Ramadan for kids

You’re ready for Ramadan, but what about your children? Three mothers give us their tips for the holy month

Arab woman at the North pole

This month, Emirati Elham Al Qasimi will attempt to become the first Arab woman to set foot at the North Pole

Bahrain Summer detox guide

The month of Ramadan is all about purification and cleansing. And whether you’re fasting or not, there are plenty of ways to detoxify both body and mind in Bahrain

Time Out Beirut city guide

Time Out checks out one of the Middle East’s most alluring destinations

Scared of spas

Reviewing spas is much harder than just lying down

Fashion in Bahrain

Bahrain is fast becoming of the Gulf’s centre of couture. Fatima Faisal checks out five women changing the face of fashion in the kingdom

Ali Al Habsi interview

We talk to Omani goalkeeper Ali Al Habsi to find out what it’s like to be a footballer from the Middle East

Ali Al Habsi interview

Omani goalkeeper Ali Al Habsi is the only Gulf player earning his crust in England’s Premier League

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The Knowledge

Bahrain goes green
Aug 31

Energy efficient green island planned for the kingdom

Register your sim!
Aug 31

Phone users in Bahrain have until September 26 to register their Sim cards or risk being disconnected

Bahrain Grand Prix back on track
Aug 31

After criticism that alterations to the track made the 2010 race ‘boring’, the BIC has reverted the track to the original design

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