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'It's ridiculous': Why some Canadian youth feel ready to tap out of tipping culture
Newmarket Today
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August 23, 2025
EDMONTON — Ren Alva is no stranger to leaving a good tip. The Edmonton university student believes in tipping service workers for a job well done, even leaving more during the holidays and after special events. But the 22-year-old from Bahrain was...
W7Worldwide expands its operations in Bahrain to strengthen its global presence
Media Update
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August 19, 2025
As part of its regional expansion strategy, Saudi-based strategic communications consultancy W7Worldwide, has announced its enhanced presence in the Bahraini market through a partnership with Bahraini company Riyara, which specialises in media,...
Leo & Loona takes family entertainment global with Bahrain debut
Gulf Business
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August 19, 2025
Image: Supplied Leo & Loona, one of the UAE’s fastest-growing edutainment brands, is accelerating its regional expansion with a bold step into Bahrain. In less than two years, the homegrown concept has grown from a single venue into a...
Bahrain: Term Dates, Exams And Holidays Set For 2025–26
Gulf Insider
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August 17, 2025
The Ministry of Education has set the academic calendar for 2025 to 2026, confirming term dates, exam windows and public holidays for all stages in public schools and continuing education programmes. Staff return on Monday 1 September 2025....
Bahrain: Court Schedules Verdict In Case Of Major Fund Fraud Involving 10 Defendants
Gulf Insider
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August 17, 2025
The First High Criminal Court has scheduled a verdict on September 16 in a high-profile case involving 10 defendants—three men and seven women—accused of embezzling more than BD 230,000 from the Labor Fund “Tamkeen” and the Social Insurance...
Bahrain: Court Confirms 10-Year Sentences for Doctors in Drug Case
Gulf Insider
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August 17, 2025
The Court of Cassation has upheld the ruling of the High Criminal Court of Appeal, confirming the conviction of two defendants in a drug-related case. The arrests followed a police sting operation, in which a third suspect helped authorities track...
Bahrain Ranks 3rd in the Arab Region in UN Human Development Report
Media Line
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August 16, 2025
Bahrain has secured the third position among Arab nations and 38th globally in the United Nations Development Programme’s 2025 Human Development Report, boasting a Human Development Index score of 0.899. This ranking highlights the country’s...
Bahrain Launches National Plan to Empower Women in Economy and Life (2025–2026)
The Daily Tribune - News Of Bahrain
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The National Plan for the Advancement of Bahraini Women (2025–2026), approved by the Supreme Council for Women under the leadership of Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, aims to strengthen women’s role in the economy and...
’IT'S RIDICULOUS’: Why some Canadian youth feel ready to tap out of tipping culture
Toronto Sun
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August 23, 2025
Breadcrumb Trail Links Canada Author of the article: Canadian Press Aaron Sousa Published Aug 23, 2025 • 3 minute read A payment terminal displays tip options at a restaurant Thursday, September 12, 2024 in Montreal. Photo by Ryan Remiorz /The...
King Of Cities secures Strensall crown
Clacton Gazette
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A quality field of eight runners went to post for the Group Three opener on the fourth and final day of the Ebor Festival, with the William Haggas-trained Bullet Point the 9-4 favourite to make it two wins on the Knavesmire this week following a...
Major Events to Boost Lagging Las Vegas Tourism
Exhibit City News - Nevada
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August 18, 2025
Despite the swelling wave of negative indicators, Las Vegas tourism officials don’t see it as crashing the party in the entertainment and sports capital of the world. Visitor counts, airport passengers, gambling win and hotel room revenue reached...
Licence waiver on small animal and meat imports for travellers approved
The Daily Tribune - News Of Bahrain
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TDT | Manama Email : editor@newsofbahrain.com Two ministerial decisions have waived import-licensing and veterinary-certificate requirements for small, personal-use consignments of animal feed, pet food, supplements and meat carried by travellers...
Forbes Mideast reveals region’s top travel, tourism leaders
Travel & Tourism News Middle East
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Travel, Tourism & Hospitality August 2025 133 Forbes Middle East has released its 2025 list of the Middle East's Top 100 Travel and Tourism Leaders, with the UAE having the highest number of leaders. The list includes representatives from ten...
Youth competition concludes
Gulf Daily News Online
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The Sustainable Development Ministry concluded the national photography and videography competition, ‘Sustainable Tourism in Bahrain through the Eyes of Youth’, launched on July 21 in partnership with the Tourism and Youth Affairs ministries, the...
Bahrain’s Economy Grows 2.7% in Q1 2025 as Oil Sector Surges
Gulf Insider
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August 13, 2025
Bahrain’s economy expanded in the first quarter of 2025, with Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rising 2.7 per cent at constant prices and 3 per cent at current prices compared to the same period in 2024, according to new national accounts estimates...
Term dates, exams and holidays set for 2025–26
The Daily Tribune - News Of Bahrain
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TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com The Ministry of Education has set the academic calendar for 2025 to 2026, confirming term dates, exam windows and public holidays for all stages in public schools and continuingw education programmes....
Iconic @FitnessFirstME club Dubai Media City has been reimagined as a flagship fitness and wellness destination
Leisure Opportunities
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August 22, 2025
Job opportunities Fitness First Middle East has reopened its iconic Dubai Media City site, which closed in 2021, as a flagship wellness destination with fitness and recovery facilities. “This reopening is more than just a new club launch,” says...
Bahrain to Welcome Thousands of Young Athletes for 2025 Asian Youth Games
The Daily Tribune - News Of Bahrain
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Bahrain has officially signed an agreement to host the 3rd Asian Youth Games at Exhibition World Bahrain in Sakhir, marking the first time the event will be held in the Kingdom. The games will run from October 22 to 31, 2025, under the patronage...
Bahrain's economy grows 2.7% in Q1 on big non-oil activity
Gulf Industry Magazine
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Bahrain's economy grew at 2.7% at constant prices during the first quarter this year, mainly driven by an increase in both non-oil and oil activities by 2.2% and 5.3% YoY, respectively, reported BNA, citing the Economic Quarterly Report for Q1....
Bahrain’s Economy Shows Positive Growth in Early 2025
The Daily Tribune - News Of Bahrain
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SK TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com Bahrain’s economy is on the rise, with the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growing steadily in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period last year. The latest figures released by the...