Here are some fantastic conceptual shots someone emailed us of the Durrat al Bahrain project that is coming up in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The project is a large scale endeavor and will be a 20 square km seaside resort based on 13 islands. According to the official site, it will feature "2,000 villas, more than 3,000 apartments, luxury hotels, restaurants, promenades, shopping centres, spas, a planned marina, and a proposed golf course among its many sports facilities."

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The Sheraton Bowling Team played a great game and came in 3rd in the Interhotel Bowling Tournament. Above - the team poses for a group photograph at Funland on Tuesday night's final. The tournament was a well-fought one with teams from various hotels in Bahrain competing for the coveted title.

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The "immigrant" category is rather large, examples include: expatriates, academics, aid workers, refugees, foreign businesspeople, spouses of "foreigners" etc.

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Work – a word much used and abused, like the very act itself. A definition of the word “Work” offered by the dictionary – “Physical or mental effort or activity directed toward the production or accomplishment of something.” The thesaurus offers other alternatives…labor, employment, job, vocation, occupation, effort, labor, toil, drudgery…the list goes on…and so does the meaning of the word and the work we do.

Even the most passing scrutiny of the workplace will reveal a variety of workers and attitudes towards the work they do. What makes certain employees and workers stand out from the herd? What keeps them climbing the career ladder? What does it take to MOVE your career to the next level? From discussions with professionals and elementary observations, one will find these techniques common to most successful workers: [Read More!]

Manama, Bahrain is host to six five-star, luxury hotels, all managed by major brand names and global hotel companies.

(1) Sheraton Bahrain Hotel & Towers - 256 Rooms (more)
(2) Ritz-Carlton Bahrain Hotel & Spa - 245 Rooms (more)
(3) The Regency Intercontinental Bahrain - 321 Rooms
(4) Gulf Hotel - 356 Rooms
(5) Diplomat Radisson SAS Bahrain - 246 Rooms
(6) Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza - 246 Rooms [Read More!]

Manama, Bahrain is host to six five-star, luxury hotels, all managed by major brand names and global hotel companies. Here is a short overview of these hotels.


The Ritz-Carlton Bahrain Resort & Spa
The Ritz-Carlton is situated on the north coast of the island of Bahrain. The resort features 245 rooms and suites and is located 3 kms from the city centre in Manama. The Ritz also offers 23 villas located along the beach, which provide privacy and luxury to its guests. [Read More!]

Manama, Bahrain is host to six five-star, luxury hotels, all managed by major brand names and global hotel companies. Here is a short overview of these hotels.


Sheraton Bahrain Hotel and Towers
The Sheraton is located in the heart of the diplomatic area of Manama city and is conveniently close to the old town, souqs and other areas of interest. The hotel features 256 rooms and suites with good views of the Persian Gulf. The hotel has recently undergone a renovation and features superb rooms with amenities like Sheraton Sweet Sleeper (TM) Beds, Wireless Internet Access, Fully-equipped office desks, Tea/Coffee making facilities, Iron/Ironing Board and much more.
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