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Daily Tribune
02-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
Bahrain's Adventure Tourism Boost
Bahrain Surf Park - Club Hawaii Experience has awarded the construction contract for its highly anticipated surfing destination at Bilaj Al Jazayer to Poullaides Construction Company (PCC), marking a major step towards the park's grand opening in 2026. Developed by Edamah, in partnership with GFH Financial Group, the project is set to transform Bahrain's leisure and adventure tourism sector, creating jobs and attracting international visitors to the southwest coast. 'We are proud to support a project that reflects Bahrain's commitment to innovation and economic growth,' said Khaled Abdulrahman Al Majed, CEO of Edamah. 'This park will strengthen Bahrain's position as a regional leader in entertainment and tourism.' The surf park will be the first in the region to feature the cutting-edge Wavegarden Cove technology, capable of producing up to 1,000 waves per hour for surfers of all skill levels. The facility will also include a surf academy, retail outlets, event spaces, and exclusive areas for corporate events, positioning it as a multifaceted destination for recreation and business. In addition, a major international surfing competition is already planned for 2026, further cementing Bahrain's place on the global surfing map. Victoria Williams, General Manager of Bahrain Surf Park, hailed the construction milestone, stating, 'We are thrilled to move forward with a project that will bring a world-class surfing experience to Bahrain and open new doors for tourism and recreation.' With a vision rooted in public-private partnership, Bahrain Surf Park - Club Hawaii Experience is expected to draw around 300,000 visitors annually, helping drive forward the Kingdom's broader economic diversification goals.
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kentucky Derby fundraiser returns to Panama City Beach
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) – Get ready to don your fanciest hats and cleanest suits, Hats & Horses, a Kentucky Derby-themed fundraiser, is returning to Bay County for its fifth year this weekend. This year's edition of the event has a new location, the Krewe of Dominique Youx Event Center on Holley Wood Rd. in Panama City Beach. There you enjoy great food and drinks, take part in a silent auction, play roulette and other dice games, and most importantly, watch the Kentucky Derby. Just like in years past, all the proceeds from the event will be donated to Club 360. Gulf Coast State College hosts free student art show with diverse works The Bay County non-profit's mission is to provide opportunities for area women and help ensure that everyone gets a chance to succeed. 'A lot of them fall through the cracks because some can't get scholarships, and some do get scholarships. The ones in the middle are really the ones that we're focusing on,' said Victoria Williams with Hats & Horses. 'We like to go through and educate them about career paths, career choices, and what it takes. So it's just our mission.' Hats & Horses will be held on Saturday, May 3rd and run from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Individual tickets cost $45. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
16-03-2025
- Lifestyle
- Yahoo
Young Men Are Doing Something Really Weird to Appear More Masculine & Experts Say There's a Bigger Issue at Hand
We've seen some rather strange trends over the years, from the squiggle brows of the late 2010s to the heart-shaped nails that took over our Instagram feeds this past February. And now, there's a new trend on the block that's just as polarizing, and potentially dangerous. If you've been online lately, chances are you've seen it too: Young men are trimming off their eyelashes to look more masculine, and parenting experts say it could signify a bigger issue. Quite a few TikToks have gone viral in 2025 showing barbers shaving off young men's eyelashes, per their request. In one TikTok, a barber shared a video of a young man doing this, sharing a story about how a client of his requested the same thing because 'his wife criticized them for looking too feminine.' Another viral TikTok pointed out how this act is a form of toxic masculinity, and in the video, TikTok even put a disclaimer at the bottom, saying, 'Participating in this activity could result in you or others getting hurt.' More from SheKnows Paris Hilton Reveals Her Plan To Hinder Babies Phoenix & London From Wanting To Sneak Out as Teenagers It's a running joke that men have the most beautiful lashes, and that women are envious since we do so much to achieve the same result. But eyelashes are more than just aesthetic; they're essential for protecting your eyes from dust, debris, sunlight, and more that could affect your eye health. 'Eyelashes are meant to block foreign objects such as dust, debris, and splashes in the eye,' neuro-ophthalmologist Dr. Victoria Williams said in an interview about the trend with HuffPost. 'It blocks germs and bacteria from getting in your eye and prevents eye infections.' Not to mention the obvious risk of the trimming itself; getting any sort of blade near the eye is not a great idea from a potential injury standpoint, especially since the average teenage boy is probably not doing it under the guidance of a professional. Richard Ramos, author, speaker, and founder of Parents on a Mission, told SheKnows that the issue with trimming your eyelashes isn't just about the act itself, but the reasoning behind it. And if your teen or young adult son is interested in this trend, he has some advice. 'Instead of reacting with judgment or dismissiveness, approach the topic with genuine curiosity. Ask your son why he feels the need to trim his eyelashes and what it means to him,' he says. 'This opens the door for a meaningful conversation about self-image, masculinity, and the pressures he might be feeling from peers or social media.' Use this trend — and any other masculinity trend — as an opportunity to have an open discussion with your son and to remind them about his unique qualities. 'Masculinity isn't about fitting into a narrow mold, but rather it's about character, responsibility, and how you treat others,' Ramos adds. 'As I often say to parents, we don't want to 'choke on the ant but swallow the camel' by making a big deal out of something relatively minor while ignoring bigger issues. Use this moment to connect with your teen rather than create unnecessary conflict, but if you sense deeper insecurities or peer pressure at play, gently guide them toward healthier ways of building self-esteem.' Trends come and go, but the damage behind so many can last a lifetime. As experts like Ramos stress, trends like eyelash trimming play a part in the larger issue of masculinity and how, as parents, we all need to help our sons feel more confident without sacrificing their mental or physical health … or those gorgeous eyelashes. Before you go, check out who don't show their kids' faces on social of SheKnows 15 Celebrity Parents Who Won't Spoil Their Children With Huge Inheritances Recent Baby & Toddler Product Recalls Every Parent and Caregiver Should Know About The Best Breastfeeding Photography That Shows Every Nursing Journey Is Different
