Tag: bahrain
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Spreading Love With Triathlon
It has been a while since I have written a casual article for you all to read. To be honest, almost a year have passed by while I’m still struggling to find time for my reading and writing. In week days, I find myself busy at work, and consider any free time as lucky time…
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Decision Time
This article has been published in The Gulf, March Edition, 2014 Here “Attention must be paid on increasing trust between capital and investment opportunities in Bahrain” In the past decade, citizens in Bahrain have witnessed how exposed the kingdom’s economic growth and development is to global trends. This is globalisation – we cannot reverse…
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Western vs Arab Starbucks
The chairs in Starbucks are so close to each other, but who cares, since we enjoy listening to different conversations, whether they are your friends, or not! I couldn’t help it the other day, the only way I would prevent myself from eavesdropping on the nearby table was to stand up and leave. And…
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Triathlon and Beyond!
Today I am beginning a new chapter in my life. I’ve been appointed as the President of Bahrain Triathlon Association, a newly established association that overlooks the sport of triathlon in the nation. It is really an honor, with tremendous responsibilities. First and foremost I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to His…
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Creating 1000+ Jobs in One Signature
Photo courtesy of http://www.instagram.com/bahrainidiots New York City, what a nice city. Have you ever been there, walking, shopping, restaurants, and all? Just an amazing city, isn’t it? What about London, have you ever been there too? Or Paris, or any other great Western city, have you been there and enjoyed all the great stuff…
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The Story of the Rational Farmer
Perhaps there are many unanswered questions when it comes to the uncertain future we are moving towards. When we look at the environment, it promises a much harsher life with all the diminishing resources we are using like oil, wood, and food. When we look at the income inequality indices they are showing gaps…
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Misguided Al-Fateh Youth?
I can’t hide from the fact that I get really frustrated when I face a situation like the one I faced few days ago on Twitter. Years of study, reading, and research in Political Science with the highest qualifications and certificates were made to jam up in 140 letters. (Including spaces) It all started when…
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Lost in Bahrain’s Paradise
No doubt that Bahrain is a lovely island-nation where people from all over the world pay much to visit or live here. It is a relaxed small Kingdom that everything can somehow be found. Even by GCC standards, many would rather visit Bahrain instead of busy and fast Dubai. What’s not to love in a…
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Bahrain, Summer Summer Time!
In few weeks, most schools will shut, and kids will enter the annual black whole phase. In this phase, from the age of 4 all the way to 18, kids and young men use it to define their character. Therefore, it is an extremely important chapter in their lives, and essential in defining the future…
Dr. Saqer AlKhalifa 