WELL-LOVED and respected teacher-trainer Diane Lindsay, who has spent 35 wonderful years in Bahrain, has bid farewell to the kingdom.

A Harvard graduate with considerable experience in managing and running international educational institutions in the US and Middle East has taken over the helm of the New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) in Adliya.

Global Institute of Management Science in Bahrain, one of the largest, oldest and most respected private educational organisations throughout the Gulf, is offering a selection of 'pioneering' programmes.

A MUSICAL medic is in Rome this week where he and his group are singing for the Pope.

There may be different strokes for different folk but talented Nadine Al Shaikh is making her mark in both the world of art and business ... with a little professional help.

Formula One has set the hearts and minds of Bahrain's youngsters racing in more ways than one.

Gulf Air has announced a $1.5 billion engine deal to prove that its ambitious plans to rule the skies over the region will not be dampened by the global economic recession.

AS I write this, I am officially a high school graduate and what a feeling that is! I am in the midst of many emotions; sad because its is hard to leave 12 years of friendships and constant guidance; proud because I feel the accomplishments I and my peers have achieved; excited at our prospects and what the future holds for the class of 2009 yet scared at what the next four years will be like.