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Tourism Breaking News
3 days ago
- Business
- Tourism Breaking News
Barceló Hotel Group announces brand entry into Bahrain with the opening of Barceló Hotel & Residences, Bahrain
Post Views: 99 Barceló Hotel Group announces the expansion of its presence in the Middle East with the opening of Barceló Hotel & Residences, Bahrain, adding 195 keys to its robust portfolio. This marks the group's debut property in Bahrain, with the contemporary hotel located in the bustling heart of the capital, the historical district of Seef. This new addition is ideally suited for both business and leisure travellers seeking a sophisticated stay in one of Manama's most prominent neighbourhoods. The new Barceló Hotel & Residences, Bahrain rises in a 20-story building topped by a rooftop with stunning views of the Arabian Gulf and an exciting culinary offering. The property boasts 195 spacious and modern designed rooms equipped to guarantee maximum comfort. The hotel also features interconnected rooms, ideal for families and groups travelling together. Each accommodation offers amazing views of the city centre and is meticulously furnished, making it an ideal destination for an urban getaway with family, or a vacation with friends. At Barceló Hotel & Residences, Bahrain, guests can unwind at the hotel's state-of-the-art spa, take a refreshing dip in the rooftop pool, or maintain their fitness routine at the fully equipped gym. The wellness area offers a range of rejuvenating treatments, while the kids club provides a fun environment where parents can drop their children to enjoy engaging activities. In addition, the club lounge offers a private space for relaxation and refreshments for guests throughout the day. The hotel also features two extensive meeting and business centres, making it an ideal choice for business conferences and social gatherings. Moreover, the property features four exceptional dining venues that blend traditional Middle Eastern flavours with modern international cuisine. The A la Carte restaurant, located on the ground floor, offers a menu rooted in Middle Eastern and Asian cuisine. The hotel's all-day dining, ADD, with its stunning views of the Seef district, specialises in breakfast, lunch, and dinner, featuring a diverse menu to cater to all tastes. Meanwhile, Sports Bar, situated on the rooftop beside the pool, is the perfect spot to enjoy delectable beverages while watching sports tournaments on a big screen. Its terrace provides breathtaking views of Manama, making it a favourite spot for guests. The Lobby Coffee Lounge offers a modern space within the entrance where guests can enjoy customised cold and hot beverages along with a selection of snacks. José Canals, Managing Director for Middle East, Asia, Mediterranean and North Africa at Barceló Hotel Group says, 'We are delighted to inaugurate Barceló Hotel & Residences, Bahrain, our first establishment in Bahrain, marking a significant milestone for Barceló Hotel Group in the Middle East. This opening is not just about expanding our footprint; it represents our commitment to delivering exceptional Spanish hospitality while offering a unique experience in one of the region's most dynamic cities.' The hotel's prime location not only provides easy access to top destinations such as the vibrant Seef area but also serves as a gateway to explore Bahrain's vibrant culture and heritage. Guests can visit historical treasures like the Bahrain Fort, a 16th-century fortress, and the Al Fateh Grand Mosque. Additionally, the hotel is close to major shopping attractions such as City Centre Bahrain, the country's largest mall, and The Avenues Mall situated along Bahrain's Bay. José Manuel Galafate, General Manager of Barceló Hotel & Residences, Bahrain, comments on the opening, 'We are incredibly excited to open our doors in Bahrain. Our team has ensured that every detail at the hotel meets the Barceló Hotel Group standards as we provide our guests with exceptional service and memorable experiences. We look forward to becoming a distinguished addition to Manama and contributing to the vibrant hospitality scene here.' With a portfolio of over 300 hotels in 30 countries, Barceló Hotel Group continues to expand strategically into key markets in the GCC alongside investments in North Africa. The group positions itself as the leading Spanish hotel chain in the MENA region, where it currently operates more than 20 hotels in 5 countries. This expansion highlights the group's commitment to excellence in the region's thriving hospitality sector and reinforces its enduring impact on the global hospitality landscape.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
33 "Before And After" Photos That Are Just So Interesting To Look At
1.A Ken doll from 1985 next to a Ken doll from a few years ago: 2.A modern tomato next to a tomato grown from 150-year-old seeds: a building in New York before and after being power washed: 4.A box of Nerds candy from 1984 (discovered under someone's floorboard) and a box from recent years: 5.A stack of dollar bills after being in circulation vs. a stack of brand new ones: hundred dollar bills from 1977, 2003, and 2017: Ancient Greek stadium before and after it was excavated by archaeologists: 8.A historical medical journal documenting the before and after of a tumor removal in the 17th century: — much more recently — two MRIs of someone's brain before and after surgery to remove a tumor from their temporal lobe: chocolate chips vs. older ones (the change in color is called blooming and comes from being exposed to warm still fine to eat!): Related: I Hate To Say It, But I'm Pretty Sure Half Of Americans Won't Be Able To Pass This Extremely Easy Citizenship Test 11.A reservoir in Glossop, England in 2022 (during a drought) and the same reservoir in 2023 after heavy rainfall: a college student's notes before and after they started taking ADD medication: 13.A new sewing needle vs. one used for four months: 14.A 300-year-old sword before and after being restored: — wow! — a viking axe before and after being restored: 16.A new TV remote vs. one used by a smoker: Related: 19 Things Society Glorifies That Are Actually Straight-Up Terrible, And We Need To Stop Pretending Otherwise 17.A stuffed animal loved on for years vs. a brand new version of the same stuffed animal: a dog before and after getting groomed: 19.A well-worn key vs. a freshly cut one for the same vehicle: actor in Turkey before and after putting on makeup for a play version of Victor Hugo's novel The Hunchback of Notre Dame: Iskenderun, Turkey on February 5, 2023 after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake and a year later: 22.A 1988 Toyota Hilux and the 2012 version of the same truck (it really shows you how much larger trucks have gotten over the years): camera size of an original iPhone (right) vs. an iPhone 13 Pro: one terabyte of external hard drive storage in 2009 vs. in 2022: 25.A baseball cap after being worn while working outdoors for a year vs. a brand new one: 26.A week before someone's wisdom teeth extraction vs. one week after: 27.A transparent phone cover after four years of use vs. a brand new one: aged shopping cart wheel next to a brand new one: a guy's room before and after a girl said she would come over, LOL: 30.A five-year-old wok vs. a new version of the same brand: 31.A cat before and after being rescued off the street: Bubbles, a neglected Labrador Retriever with a skin condition before and after he was brought into a shelter and given some love and treatment: Also in Internet Finds: 15 Facebook Marketplace Items You'll Wish, From The Depths Of Your Soul, You Could Unsee Also in Internet Finds: People Are Confessing Their Absolute Pettiest "Revenge Served Cold" Stories, And It's Deliciously Entertaining Also in Internet Finds: 51 People Who Quickly Discovered Why Their Hilariously Clueless Partner Was Single Before Meeting Them
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
33 "Before And After" Photos That Are Just So Interesting To Look At
1.A Ken doll from 1985 next to a Ken doll from a few years ago: 2.A modern tomato next to a tomato grown from 150-year-old seeds: a building in New York before and after being power washed: 4.A box of Nerds candy from 1984 (discovered under someone's floorboard) and a box from recent years: 5.A stack of dollar bills after being in circulation vs. a stack of brand new ones: hundred dollar bills from 1977, 2003, and 2017: Ancient Greek stadium before and after it was excavated by archaeologists: 8.A historical medical journal documenting the before and after of a tumor removal in the 17th century: — much more recently — two MRIs of someone's brain before and after surgery to remove a tumor from their temporal lobe: chocolate chips vs. older ones (the change in color is called blooming and comes from being exposed to warm still fine to eat!): Related: I Hate To Say It, But I'm Pretty Sure Half Of Americans Won't Be Able To Pass This Extremely Easy Citizenship Test 11.A reservoir in Glossop, England in 2022 (during a drought) and the same reservoir in 2023 after heavy rainfall: a college student's notes before and after they started taking ADD medication: 13.A new sewing needle vs. one used for four months: 14.A 300-year-old sword before and after being restored: — wow! — a viking axe before and after being restored: 16.A new TV remote vs. one used by a smoker: Related: 19 Things Society Glorifies That Are Actually Straight-Up Terrible, And We Need To Stop Pretending Otherwise 17.A stuffed animal loved on for years vs. a brand new version of the same stuffed animal: a dog before and after getting groomed: 19.A well-worn key vs. a freshly cut one for the same vehicle: actor in Turkey before and after putting on makeup for a play version of Victor Hugo's novel The Hunchback of Notre Dame: Iskenderun, Turkey on February 5, 2023 after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake and a year later: 22.A 1988 Toyota Hilux and the 2012 version of the same truck (it really shows you how much larger trucks have gotten over the years): camera size of an original iPhone (right) vs. an iPhone 13 Pro: one terabyte of external hard drive storage in 2009 vs. in 2022: 25.A baseball cap after being worn while working outdoors for a year vs. a brand new one: 26.A week before someone's wisdom teeth extraction vs. one week after: 27.A transparent phone cover after four years of use vs. a brand new one: aged shopping cart wheel next to a brand new one: a guy's room before and after a girl said she would come over, LOL: 30.A five-year-old wok vs. a new version of the same brand: 31.A cat before and after being rescued off the street: Bubbles, a neglected Labrador Retriever with a skin condition before and after he was brought into a shelter and given some love and treatment: Also in Internet Finds: 15 Facebook Marketplace Items You'll Wish, From The Depths Of Your Soul, You Could Unsee Also in Internet Finds: People Are Confessing Their Absolute Pettiest "Revenge Served Cold" Stories, And It's Deliciously Entertaining Also in Internet Finds: 51 People Who Quickly Discovered Why Their Hilariously Clueless Partner Was Single Before Meeting Them
Times
19-05-2025
- Health
- Times
‘My son is falling through the cracks of the child mental health system'
I wasn't surprised by the children's commissioner report out today, calling for urgent action to tackle waiting lists in mental health care for children. Ten years ago, I received a call from my son Thomas's* reception teacher. They asked me to come in and said he was showing some developmental delays, and autistic traits. Within six months Tom, who is now 15, was diagnosed with autism and ADD (attention deficit disorder) and medicated. Fast forward to his younger brother William*, and he has been languishing on a waiting list for six years. Unlike his older brother, William has always excelled academically. But by the age of seven his teachers noticed various issues: he was impulsive, quick to anger and unable to self-regulate — all classic
The Star
16-05-2025
- Health
- The Star
China has world's fastest rise in dementia with up to 115 million cases forecast by 2050
China has the world's fastest growing number of cases of dementia with the number of diagnosed cases increasing threefold over the past three decades, a new study has warned. In 1990 the country had about 4 million patients with dementia, a number that rose to 17 million by 2021 and is projected to reach 115 million by 2050, according to the research published in PLOS One earlier this month. The study did not highlight a specific reason for this increase, but the country is already grappling with a range of challenges caused by its rapidly ageing population and this trend threatens to compound the problem. Do you have questions about the biggest topics and trends from around the world? Get the answers with SCMP Knowledge, our new platform of curated content with explainers, FAQs, analyses and infographics brought to you by our award-winning team. 'Alzheimer's and other dementias (ADD) are one of the diseases with the heaviest global disease burden. The disease burden of ADD in China and globally has increased year by year from 1990 to 2021,' said co-authors Siyu Liu and Geng Daoying, from Fudan University. Geng's research team used data from the Global Burden of Disease database – a free resource backed by international bodies such as the World Health Organization – to collect and analyse the incidence and potential risk factors of dementia in individuals aged 40 and over from 204 countries and regions. They found that the incidence, prevalence and mortality rates of dementia cases had doubled globally between 1990 and 2021, but over the same period the number of cases rose threefold in China. When adjusted for population growth, the changes in the incidence of dementia are more pronounced. The average annual increase in the incidence of various types of dementia in China was 0.68 per cent, while globally it was only 0.06 per cent. At present, there was no single identifiable cause that could account for the significant difference between China and the global average, they said. However, the researchers identified the most likely risk factors for dementia as diabetes, obesity and smoking. The first two are a growing public health problem in China while around 48 per cent of men in the country are smokers – one of the world's highest rates – although the rate for women is much lower at 2 per cent. Although China's population is rapidly ageing, this is not yet thought to be a significant factor in the rise in dementia cases. The article said that the number of cases was highest in the 80-84 age bracket, especially among women – still a relatively small sector of the Chinese population. The risk from dementia then decreases among older groups. This study also employed statistical models to predict trends over the next 15 years, with the results indicating that unless more effective intervention measures are implemented, the incidence of dementia will continue to rise, particularly in China. At present rates, by 2050 152 million people worldwide will be affected by dementia, with more than two-thirds of these cases originating from China. More from South China Morning Post: For the latest news from the South China Morning Post download our mobile app. Copyright 2025.
