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Int “We know that in September, we will wander through the warm winds of summer's wreckage. We will welcome summer's ghost.” I stumbled across this quote by Henry Rollins recently, and it resonated strongly with me, perhaps because my beach bag and flip flops are still encrusted with summer sand from other beaches in other countries far away from sunny (and HUMID!) Kuwait. It’s always a bittersweet feeling when you finally resign yourself to the fact that summer is over, and that it's time to get back into work mode again, with all that it entails. From arriving at the lovely airport here, experiencing that first blast of hot air that hits you in the face when the airport doors open, to that first trip to the supermarket with a shopping list that’s simply huge. But then again, after travelling (to anywhere actually), you also come back with a renewed sense of appreciation for the relative peace and quiet and security that exists in Kuwait, that we all take for granted, and the strength of the Kuwaiti Dinar that is one of the strongest currencies in the world that goes a long way when you’re anywhere else. That and the fact that when you live in Kuwait, you have the opportunity to meet and befriend people from all over the world, and these friendships usually turn into very close ones that last for life. Our September issue’s theme is ‘Back to Life’, and as you can see, we’re back with a bang! We bid hello to the start of the cultural season and get Up Close and Personal with the ever-so-talented actress and creative Diana Sfeir, and we uncover another side of funny guy George Tarabay in Truth or Dare. We also review talented musician Tarek Yamani’s latest album, Peninsular, where he artfully presents jazzmeets-khaleeji sounds that will make that return to the office way more enjoyable. Trust us on this one! We paid a visit to one of our favorite destinations in Kuwait to check out 360 MALL’s revamped Food Lounge. With vertical gardens, glorious lighting, new dining options and an amazing ambience, we’re pretty sure that the Food Lounge will serve as your destination of choice this season! Speaking of 360 MALL, have you been to Bloomingdale’s to see their recent Fall/Winter collections? Well, we have, and we’ve curated some fabulous looks as well as a fall beauty guide in association with Bloomingdale's for you to start planning out your perfect fall winter wardrobe. If you’re still confused about which looks to sport this winter, we’ve got you covered from masculine inspired ensembles at MANGO, to New York street style imagined collections at H&M Studio. When you’re exploring all the latest and greatest around Kuwait, you’re going to want to do that in a sweet ride, and our experience with the all new Porsche Panamera made our trip all the more worthwhile. Make sure you check it out in one of our favorite editions of ‘bazaar goes cruising’ this month. We loved gliding down the highway in the pristine white Panamera to make our way to the stunning gourmet Lebanese restaurant that is Em Sherif. Located at the tip of The Palm hotel overlooking the beautiful Arabian Gulf, we suggest that you go hungry and with a group to properly enjoy all the home made delectable options on offer at this delightful new concept. Happy reading! Ahmed El-Adly

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Here at bazaar, we love giving you beautiful things to look at – which is why we’ve included a special treat of Bloomingdale’s best, from fashion to beauty! Enjoy this feast for your eyes, and thank us when you’ve piled up enough notes on what to wear this Fall/Winter season!

Diana Sfeir’s world is magnanimous, where she effectively lives out her passion for igniting the senses. Between design, theater and production, we speak to the multifaceted creative about her journey so far in this month’s up close and personal feature.

We all love George for his relentless humor and consistent thought-provoking ideologies, but how well do we really know the comedian? This month, George plays a deep game of truth or dare with us, letting us in on some surprising facts and touching truths about his life.

The term “all the food” is not to be taken lightly when visiting this decadent establishment hailed from Lebanon. This month, we were lucky enough to try the amazing Em Sherif, and let us tell you that from décor, to quality and of course, the food, all stellar expectations were exceeded. Read more in this issue!

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Discover the enchanting world of a newfound genre, courtesy of Tarek Yamani. The critically acclaimed artist and founder of “Afro Tarab” gifts us an opportunity to review his latest album Peninsular, which joins Western jazz with Khaleeji beats of the East. Read more to find out!

The upscale 360 MALL has revamped its food court to suit the luxury tastes of its frequent shoppers. From a whole new design factor to new eateries, 360 MALL's all new Food Lounge has an atmosphere that definitely aims to please and succeeds in doing so!

Are your closets ready for the cold weather season yet? Though it’s still hot outside, we’re bursting with excitement over H&M Studios’ upcoming AW17 collection, set to hit the racks in September! Read what H&M Head of Design Pernilla Wohlfahrt has to say about the proud collection in this issue.

Vroom vroom! There’s nothing we love more than taking our dream cars out for a dream spin, and this month it was all about the flawless new Porsche Panamera. Read about our experience in this hot little car and don’t blame us when all you can think about is spending your life savings to get one!

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ONE-ON-ONE WITH NOUR AL-KAWASS By Nejoud Al Yagout

Lately, the music scene in Kuwait has been booming, with regular events across the city. But, Nour Al-Kawass has been a puppeteer and agent for music long before it became mainstream. This month, we would like to ask this avant-garde agent of sound and editor of Get Out Blog a few questions. Regulations seem to be easing due to the nation's inherent thirst for music. You were a part of the scene from its very inception. It is always difficult to be the one that paves the way. How did you navigate the terrain of the unknown? Prior to 1990, Kuwait was known in the region for its exploration of many different and new forms of music and dance. Knowing that helped me figure out how important culture is to Kuwait, and that at some point it would return and expand again really fast. You can see now that we have many shows that don’t only focus on one genre. We have Arabic music, rock, hip hop, jazz, pop and many more. You can understand from this that the thirst for music has always been there and most of us waited for the right moment to take it and level it up. I think I got lucky in that I started to grow my networking and communication skills five years ago. At that time it helped me to get to know and understand most of 26

the artists and musicians and begin to work closely together with them. Our purpose is to educate people about music and how it changes lives. Blogs are also making a comeback. You seem to have a perception, a foresight, of what people want even before they do. Is there a secret? I think blogs are more common these days because we have the freedom to express and implement without any guidelines. And I have no secret when it comes to knowing what people want before they do, because we all share the same passion and desire. The love I have for art and music is something I can’t explain with words. Music to me is everything and art is a way of expressing how I feel towards life. Get Out Blog initially focused on events. But, lately you have invited writers to contribute. What are you echoing to the world through your website? Through Get Out we share culture, experiences and opportunities. It’s a way to connect and communicate. The Middle East has so much to give out and share. And here, WE have much to give and are all working so hard to achieve that. Basically, the blog is an open platform for all artists to share and express freely. Though it may appear glamorous, it takes a lot of bureaucracy – let alone stamina – to bring all the ingredients together when hosting an event. We know

what it takes to be mover and shaker, but how does it feel? Are you sated or constantly restless? Tell us. I must admit that I am a control freak and a perfectionist. You do not want to see me when I’m planning and executing because I act insanely! I’m always all over the place and stressed, and that’s not because I’m afraid, but because I want to serve people in the best way I can. I keep pushing myself and what stresses me out the most is stepping out of comfort zones on a daily basis, hoping to inspire along the way. I’m here because I want to be part of a change, and I could never do it on my own. Thankfully, all my hard work over the years paid off where I constantly met people who are always willing to help in any way possible. Though you delve into many fields, there always seems to be that one calling that rises above all the rest. What is it for you? Serving and uniting the community! I do what I do because I am part of this beautiful world and creation that inspires me daily to learn, act and inspire people, while encouraging them to work hard and let them know that we are here for a reason! To keep up with Nour, check out www.getout-me.com. Follow her on Instagram @getoutblog and @nourk, or email Nour@getout-me.com. Follow Nejoud on social media @nejoud.alyagout or visit her website: www.nejoudalyagout.com.

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THREE TIME MANAGEMENT HACKS

For fighting boredom at work By Katy Spriano

Let me guess: You’re reading this because you’re at work right now and you’re bored to tears. I should know–I’m a recruiter, and I spend hours of my day on the phone with job candidates who are bored with their jobs and looking for new ones. But one thing I’ve learned by talking to them–and by reorganizing my own workday–is that on-the-job boredom sometimes isn’t so much a matter of what you do at work as much as when you do it. In other words, it’s a time-management issue. STOP DOING ALL YOUR BORING TASKS AT ONCE I’ve started making a list of all my responsibilities and the time they take up. I draw a rough pie chart to display the data visually, and then I label each responsibility as a positive or a negative in terms of my interest level. If the negatives outweigh the positive, I know something has to change. I realized that I was sometimes making the least exciting parts of my job more irritating to do because I’d put off tackling them earlier, and wound up with a big chunk of grunt work, with one boring task after another. It’s great if you can delegate some of these tasks–and breaking it into a “positive/negative” pie chart can help you get a lay of the land–but if not, you can just plan your workday so that the fun things 28

alternate with the less-fun things. In one previous role, this trick helped me realize I could change up the time I wrote my weekly report, for instance. Whenever I had to finish up a mundane task, I made sure an exciting one would follow. IDENTIFY YOUR MOST PRODUCTIVE HOURS You need to know when you are at your best. It’s easy to feel bored by a function of your job if you’re trying to complete it when you’re not feeling at your physical or emotional peak. Here’s a quick, research-backed guide to identifying and maximizing your daily energy levels. If you have the option, ask your boss for a more flexible schedule–even if you start small, say, with shifting your hours slightly just one day a week–so you can work at a time that suits you best. (Just make sure you frame your request in terms of when you’re most productive, not when you get bored the most.) Perhaps you can start and finish earlier or later, depending on whether you’re a morning person or a night owl. Maybe you can go home when your energy levels start to fade, and then return to work when they pick up again. In fact, one Fast Company contributor wrote recently that you might have more leeway in reshaping your working hours without your boss’s explicit go-ahead than you may think. But even if you can’t hammer out a flexible schedule with your employer, try shifting the more tedious parts of your job to the times when your energy tends to be lowest. I personally like doing my easier tasks at night, because I found that my focus deteriorates toward the end of the day.

LOOK FOR OPPORTUNITIES–THEN ASK FOR THEM One of the unfortunate realities of the workplace is that it’s no one else’s job to make your job more interesting for you. Only you can do that. In just about every company, there’s bound to be a project or task that lets you learn and grow–and make you feel a little less bored. So the next time you see a coworker take on a project that you wish had landed in your lap, ask them what they did to get it–and how they made the time to tackle it. Or ask your boss how you could get it next time, and which tweaks to your workflow you might be able to make in order to do that. This is a boredom-beating time-management hack rolled up in a career-advancement one: two birds, one stone. While there are bosses who are personally invested in your career, many are too busy to realize what sorts of “stretch” assignments you might really excel at. So take the initiative and propose a few. Many managers will gladly give you the chance to try something new if you just ask. And in doing so, they’ll help shake up a tedious daily work experience in a way you might not be able to do on your own. Still having trouble feeling engaged, but unable to leave your job at the moment? You can probably still find more fulfillment–you might just need to look for it outside your job. Whether it’s pursuing a side hustle, hobby, or goal unrelated to work, anywhere you can seek gratification outside of the office will probably make life better in the office.

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Living different stories from the Middle East through Podcasts By Dana Ghazawnah

There’s nothing better than reading someone’s story in their own words, right? Not really. Hebah Fisher, the founder of Kerning Cultures, captures the depth of different stories from our Middle East region through podcasting, along with her co-founder and the executive producer of Kerning Cultures, Razan Alzayani. Hebah explained to Barakabits that this project was inspired by the desire to “reintroduce our Middle East region to ourselves and to tell the kinds of stories other audiences could relate to.” But why choose audio? “We chose audio as our medium because we love podcasts: there’s something magical about audio. Driving along Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai, you 30

don’t even care about the traffic because the audio story transports you into another world.” One of the episodes called My Mother’s Country, Mother of The World will take you to the streets of Egypt and get you through the traffic jam while listening to the breathtaking voice of Oum Kalthoum. This episode discusses “Brain Drain”, the emigration of highly trained or qualified people from Egypt. Ahmed Yousef, Abdelrahman Erlebach, Sylvia, and more guests tell their stories and their choice to stay or leave Egypt. Through such podcasts, you only need your earphones to dive in and listen to countless wonderful stories about different people in their own voice. Kerning Cultures tells these kinds of stories of arts, culture, history, science, and current affairs from the Middle East. Kerning Cultures tells stories about the MENA region other than war.

You might wonder why it’s called “Kerning” – we did too, and Hebah tells us: “'Kerning' is a process in typography, literally the sizing of the spaces between letters in a font so that it’s more aesthetically pleasing and easier to read. We love the metaphor of cultures kerning through the stories we tell.” The team behind this amazing project consists of Razan Alzayani, Hebah Fisher, Alex Atack, Dana Ballout, Ramzi Bashour, Alexandra Chaves, Lilly Crown, Jacqueline Sofia, Percia Verlin, Ahmad Zeid, and Ghenwa Hakim. All of them work to bring more a positive narrative of the Middle East. As for their future plans, Kerning Cultures, as a digital media company, has plans to grow into a weekly show.

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DIANA SFEIR

On theater, design, and unstoppable creative ambition By bazaar staff

Diana Sfeir’s world is magnanimous, where she effectively lives out her passion for igniting her audience’s senses. You might recognize this talent from her captivating performances onstage as part of Kuwait’s vibrant theater scene, but there’s much more than meets the eye when it comes to uncovering the various aspects of this creative’s world. Between design, theater and production, we speak to the multifaceted Diana about her journey so far. My conversation with Diana left me with an instant urge to create. I sensed this from the moment I walked through the unassuming doors to enter her bright and enchanting D-Design Studio space. We began discussing strong female role models, and how this affects her choice of lead roles to perform onstage, suddenly jumped on how to upcycle an outdated cabinet to turn it into an amazing piece of art. Diana is constantly shifting gears, between perfecting her next role for an upcoming production, working alongside her team to achieve her studio’s goals for a given project, and spending Thursdays at her workshop, crafting a new creation for a specific show’s set design, or realizing a passion DIY project that she dreamt up while sipping on her choice drink of Diet Coke. “I could stay up all night thinking of the perfect execution for a design that I have in mind. But once the idea is formulated in my mind, there’s no stopping me.” Diana began by pointing to a simple door at the studio, and with an excited glance, she said, “I now know what I’m going to do with it.” I looked around me and agreed, that it was quite simplistic, when I compare it with the various handcrafted elements artfully laid out across the space. Retro-inspired handmade curtains, upcycled tables, and bold colors surrounded me, and Diana cleverly explained the concept behind her studio, a division of her father’s civil, construction, and design company M.S.G, “We create, together. This is what D-Design Studio is all about. We help realize creative ideas, as well as helping others to be more creative.” Whether it be through projects, workshops with students, client work, visual merchandising work, D-Design Studio functions as Diana’s home away from home. That’s, at least, when she’s not at her other home: the stage. “I have to live the job that I am doing, whatever it is. From my work at D-Design Studio, 32

to working the set production at a given show, to my own acting career.” Diana smiles when she talks about theater, as well as her work. What’s astonishing is that it’s the exact same smile, and that’s a mark of true passion, if you ask us. Having grown up in her home country of Lebanon before relocating to Kuwait as a teenager, Diana had already been obsessed with the theater and the world of performance arts. She lied to her mom about continuing piano classes as a mere eleven-year-old, and opted for drama classes instead. She memorized classic Levantine shows and plays by heart, and could recite any given line from these productions without agency. With the support of her artistic family, she then moved to France for almost ten years, completing a bachelor’s in photography, media and multimedia arts, two post graduate degrees at ESAV (Ecole Superieur d'Audiovisuel) in Toulouse in animation and special effects, and in audiovisual communications and engineering, eventually taking up a pHD in the same field. In doing so, Diana lived, breathed and experienced the stage life, and everything related to it. She said, “I like to do everything, I can’t be put in a box, because I will follow my love for anything related to image, sounds, visuals, essentially anything that would make you use your five senses.” From stage design, to theater classes, and even working the famous Short Film Corner at the renowned Cannes Film Festival (Diana even showcased her own short animation during one of her years at Cannes), this true artist considered her time at Cannes as an eye opener. She knew it then, she wanted a career that celebrated her talents, as well as her passions. Upon returning to Kuwait and spending two years building up D-Design Studio, Diana was itching to get back to the stage. Her work in design and production was rewarding, teaching workshops to university students, but she missed the space where she felt right at home. She said, “I breathe drama, it’s the place where I live. I’m more comfortable onstage, than I am off stage.” It was when she came by drama classes at Bayt Lothan, in association with One World Actors Centre, that Diana found an outlet for her talents. That was also when Diana met the center’s director Alison Shan Price, and a conversation that was at first casual, led to many collaborations such as Arabizing the classic production of Antigone. “With time, my involvement with One World, and the local theater community grew. I couldn’t help but be a part of this thriving scene.” Choosing to invest her efforts and time in collaborating with One World Actors Center, Diana fou volunteered to help out with the set design for the very first production of Antigone. Diana saw the potential for the production and in turn, Alison took note of her brilliance. From taking on leading female role of Antigone in Antigone: An Arabian Tragedy to the alluring revolutionary role of Nawras for Hooda Al- Shawa’s Ikara production, to set production and design, amongst many other shows, Diana’s

star rose. In doing so, she became an integral part of a theater community that is now gaining way with the emergence of new cultural spaces in Kuwait, such as the Sheikh Jaber Al Ahmad Cultural Center. Performing in her native Arabic tongue also proved as another turning point for this aspiring actress, especially when Antigone: An Arabian Tragedy was performed in front of an international audience at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Diana’s performance was especially highlighted in an amazingly positive review of The Scotsman. She took note of how performing in Arabic changed her when the play was first performed at the Al Amricani Cultural Center, she added, “I noticed it once I was actually as stage, interacting with King Creon’s voice.” During the performance in Scotland, Diana “promised [herself] not to translate, but to act out the role in parallel to the English script.” Both Antigone and Ikara proved to be

remarkable successes for Diana, furthering her desire to perform roles in Arabic. She explained that a “strong Arabic female role, represents me and Arab women in the arts as well as the Arab women of our time.” As for her love for the Arabic language, Diana also wanted to perform more roles in classical Arabic-Language roles, “I started acting in other languages, but with Arabic, it felt right. Arabic is a reflection of our culture, and the way it sounds is beautiful, as the words are extremely expressive. It’s fascinating, even visually and historically. This language and civilization once created other worlds, as opposed to how the modern world views the language and culture nowadays, associating it with negative stigmas.” But, could Diana ever choose between D-Design Studio and the stage? “I can’t!” She vehemently replied and gleefully added that, “there is no way. They complement one another.” [Continued...]

UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL QUESTIONNAIRE: What do you most value in your friends? The fact that the we are still friends after 30 years. What is your idea of perfect happiness? That first sip of Diet Coke, cold, and without any slice of lemon! What is your greatest fear? Losing my closest ones. It’s more than a fear. What is the trait you most deplore in yourself? Not so many [laughs], but maybe overly stressing about my projects, because I ALWAYS need my work to be perfect! What is the trait you most deplore in others? The zero effort syndrome, I call it. In any task, relation, mission, you have to do some if not a lot of effort! It’s people who expect things to happen from one side - I just can't take it! Which living person do you most admire?  I might sound like a little girl, but my mama for 34

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how clever she always was and still is and my papa for being the Santa Claus he always was, with the biggest heart! What is your greatest extravagance? SHOES (limited edition releases of casual shoes), and bags - also very funky and limited. I’m attracted to what's different most of the time! Which words or phrases do you most overuse? "It’s horrible", "Really??", and "Seriously?". Those are phrases I use most in English. What is it that you most dislike? Noises - mainly mouth noises like chewing etc. drive me mad! Which talent would you most like to have? I have all what I would want to have. If you could have any job, what would it be? Nothing but all what I am doing. Oh no, right! My other dream was to be in the military as part of an archiving team so that I could still practice my passion for photography and videography. I guess I can’t be outside the world of arts.

What would you consider to be your greatest achievement? My greatest achievement is to be able to do what I love, and following my dreams and passions. Not having to choose or stop any one of them is an achievement, even if it exhausting. What is your most treasured possession? My dreams! You don't how much of a treasure they are...I am a big dreamer. What is your most marked characteristic? I’m considered to be a bit blunt. I’m more of a getstraight-to-the-point type of person. Where would you most like to live? Wherever my heart is beating. It beats to my passions and it beats to the people I love the most. What are your favorite words to live by? Passion, passion, passions and dreams... they truly make me breathe!

For more about Diana, follow @Ddesign_TheStudio and @Diana_g_Sfeir on Instagram.

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CAREEM IS BACK!

Give yourself the comfortable commute that you’ve always deserved By bazaar staff

It’s no secret that driving in Kuwait isn’t the most appealing activity, and that’s why plenty of us refrain from even bothering to get behind the wheel. But even being at the mercy of taking taxis all the time can present “slippery slope” issues: unconsented hidden fees and non regulatory pricing, rickety, irresponsible driving, and having to endure trips that take way longer than they should in the back of a beat-up old cab being driven by someone who is potentially hardly trained. And let us not forget, (especially ladies, I’m looking at you) the stigma and risks associated with taking cabs in Kuwait. Enter our enthusiasm towards Careem’s mighty return. The region’s top transportation solution provider is back in Kuwait with a brand new service that will make daily commutes more comfortable and convenient, one ride at a time. While still operating on what works best: the comfortable and convenient booking method via a comprehensible app, Careem’s return is centered on the notion of inclusiveness of the local cab system in Kuwait, while also revamping the nation’s local standard of transport. For one thing, Careem’s standard of cabs is 36

reaching a new height in Kuwait that we aren’t always accustomed to when hailing a standard taxi from the street. When boarding a Careem cab, you’ll be happy to know that your vessel will be at the very least a 2015 model, because Careem believes that this should be the minimum allowed year for car models to uphold maximum comfort and security. Careem is also ensuring that all taxi cabs are consistently cleaned, vacuumed and kept in pristine condition to maintain a pleasant environment for a comfortable ride. Yes, that means absolutely and positively no smoking in the cab! As for the ‘captains’ operating the vehicles, Careem takes your safety and security very seriously by providing only the most qualified Captains to lead you through your journey. Each Careem Captain is intensively trained, highlighting the following: technical training (i.e: how it works), customer service requirements, how to handle trip problems and what’s expected of a Captain. Careem also has all the information on their Captains, from their driver’s license and registration, to their Civil ID information, just to ensure your safety. You can track your Captain, as always, and share your tracking location with your loved ones as well. And as for those pesky surprise fees brought on by unreliable meters? Well, you can kiss those goodbye! Whenever you request your ride with Careem, not only are you completely kept in the loop with your pickup time, but your fare will never come as a surprise either! Each Careem trip shows an estimated fare rate

according to wherever you want to go, and the rates are competitive, given the high quality service. And what’s even better is that you don’t have to cash out to pay for your trip. Just plug in your credit card details in advance and the rest will be taken care of. If you do have cash on you, that is accepted as well. While we’re waving farewell to the annoyances of taxi transportations of yore, we can add long-winded explanations of how to get to a destination to the list. In fact, an ideal Careem ride will mean you don’t have to talk to anyone! With a GPS system in each car, your ride will go smoothly with your Captain only asking questions if absolutely necessary, and no one will be confused as to where they’re going the entire time. With all these great features in mind, it’s a wonder why we even call taxis anymore. Careem is empowering and redefining the way we utilize local car transportation to get us to where we need to go by adding high standards and modernizing the industry, and nothing excites us more than seeing this minirevolution taking place in Kuwait. So, be smart, put your safety first, and kiss the practices of beat up old cabs and cantankerous cabbies goodbye. Pick the best of the best, and give yourselves the comfortable commute you deserve with Careem.

For more information, visit www.careem.com and download the app today available on the iOS App Store or Google Play Store.

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THE NARCICYST

Resisting through hip hop By Dana Ghazawnah

Yassin Alsalman, better known by his stage name Narcy, is an Iraqi hip hop singer who was brought up in Canada. Narcy aims to change those stereotypes of the Middle East and add an onslaught of Arab voices in hip hop. His music is not an imitation of the western type of hip hop. In fact, his music reflects the life of an Arab Muslim who was brought up in two different cultures. He assimilates Eastern and Western culture through his music. For him, music is not only a way to express himself, but also a powerful political tool in which he uses his voice to talk about people who are being oppressed and being subjected to so many injustices in the Middle East. He defines hip hop as “highly intelligent people hovering over politics.” He uses hip hop as a way to explore a range of issues, including race, colonialism, religion, the history of art and personal identity. The Narcicyst’s lyrics and sense of humor 38

convey the complexity of their own reality of being Arab, Muslim and Western post 9/11. With a Master’s degree in Media Studies, Narcy has ultimately shaped the context and ethos behind his work. As part of his thesis, he recorded an album titled The Summit – Fear of An Arab, with a group of Arab-American MCs. Following Donald Trump’s presidency, Narcy released a song called “Fake News” which deals with Trump’s decision to ban Muslims from entering the United states. Narcy felt the urge to talk about what was going around regarding immigrants, refugees, Muslims, and people of color in general. According to Narcy, “Fake News” is a way to be direct about what people should be paying attention to, without force-feeding them anything. Another famous song by Narcy is “Hamduillah”, featuring Shadia Mansour, Palestinian-British rapper widely considered “the first lady of Arabic hip hop”, tackle very personal and often political issues in their music. “Hamdulillah” itself touches on piety and humility, and it also pays homage to the

struggles of their home countries of Iraq and Palestine. “Hamduillah” was also featured in the famous movie Fast and Furious 7. Narcy is not only an ambitious artist. He’s also an actor, journalist, and educator, seeking to transmit his experience of being Arab (especially Iraqi) in the West through his work. As a part-time professor at Concordia University in Montréal, he turns the mirror around on the genre. Narcy teaches a class called “Hip Hop: Past, Present, and Future.” Enlightening youth on how hip-hop itself, as an art form, goes hand in hand with a culture of resistance. Besides hip hop, Narcy discussed the struggles he faces living with juxtaposing cultures and a hybrid Arab-North American identity in his book Diatribes of a Dying Tribe. Moreover, He expresses his hybrid Arab-North American identity through his style and fashion. In his own words: “One of the elements of hip hop is how you present yourself. I like mixing cultures because that’s how I grew up.”

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JUSTCLEAN

From Startup Battle to success story By Lynn El Bizri

JustClean, previously known as Masbagti, is an on-demand laundry app taking Kuwait by storm. Brothers Athbi Alenzi and Nouri Alenezi founded JustClean only one year ago, after moving to Kuwait from the UK and struggling with late pick-ups and vague pricing when dealing with local laundry shops. The first, and only, of its kind in Kuwait, JustClean has created a local e-marketplace for laundry businesses in Kuwait, garnering sign-ups with partners across the country and offering fast and transparent laundry services. Through the app, users can search for nearby laundry services, request a service from over 50-listed laundry shops in Kuwait, and select a pickup time and day and checkout. In addition to regular laundry, JustClean also take care of special items like carpets, wedding dresses, and other delicate fabrics that require special care. Payment is either via Knet upon checkout, or cash on delivery. The average time for delivery is 24 hours, but JustClean also offers fast service as quick as 4 hours. Customers can track their laundry through the app up until the point of delivery. While JustClean does face competition from UAE-based on-demand laundry apps such as Washmen, GetLaundry and Washplus, it competes by offering discounts and benefits to its customers. JustClean were selected as a finalist in the Startup Battle competition at ArabNet Kuwait in 2016, and also pitched at the ArabNet Summit earlier this year as part of the Startup Championship in Dubai. In May, JustClean were acquired by Faith Capital Holding, a Kuwait-based venture capital fund that focuses on young e-commerce businesses in the GCC. Interested in being part of our upcoming Startup Battle at ArabNet Kuwait 2017? Submit your application to ArabNet before September 15. Do you have a mobile/web idea and want to turn it into a product? You now have an opportunity to make it happen! Two competitions, the Ideathon competition and the Startup Battle competition will be taking place at ArabNet Kuwait this October. Ideathon The Ideathon competition aims to showcase the best of regional entrepreneurs with great ideas to an enthusiastic crowd of investors, incubators, media and digital professionals, and connect them with the latest developments in the digital world. To be eligible, the idea has to be related to web and mobile, and should not be a functional startup. Submit your idea to the Ideathon competition before September 15th for a chance to pitch on stage at 40

the ArabNet Kuwait! You can find more information on how to apply online. Startup Battle The Startup Battle competition aims to support early stage startups from across the region and help them grow their businesses. The competition will showcase the best of regional startups to an enthusiastic crowd of investors, incubators, media and digital professionals, as well as connect entrepreneurs with the digital world. Startups must be less than 2 years old, have less than 30 employees, less than $2M (KD 600,000) in investment and must be functional before the deadline of the competition. Submit your startup to the Startup Battle for a chance to pitch on stage at ArabNet Kuwait 2017 before September 15th! You can find more information on how to apply online. ArabNet Kuwait ArabNet is coming to Kuwait for the second time on October 17-18, with its flagship event! In its second

edition, the ArabNet Kuwait conference aims to set the ground for digital business in Kuwait and the region, drawing in over 800 attendees from across the world, eager to connect, network and learn. The 2-day conference will consist of the TechFair, an exhibition area for leading digital companies and rising startups to connect. It will also feature a full day of keynotes and panels covering digital media topics, digital banking, the state of ecommerce in Kuwait, the latest hardware technology and innovations, in addition to the landscape of entrepreneurs in Kuwait. High-profile international and regional industry leaders will participate in the Forum Track, which includes 25 panels and talks geared towards the future of digital in the region.

To register for the ArabNet Kuwait conference, head to https://arabnet.me/conference/kuwait and make sure you enter the Ideathon and Startup Battle Competitions!

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THE MANY LAYERS OF GEORGE

Tapping into a comedian’s head and heart By bazaar staff

If you’ve ever had the pleasure of sitting in a room with George Tarabay, you know that you’d eventually end up in stitches of laughter. George has proven himself to be an unforgettable friend and regular contributor to bazaar, and one afternoon as we were laughing up a storm with our funny fellow, we realized that there’s a lot more to him than meets the eye. Could it be that the famously sarcastic George Tarabay is actually deep and sensitive? “George – have you always been funny?” I ask him as he fidgets around with not one, but two cameras to film our interview for the sake of one of the selfmade videos he enjoys posting on a monthly basis to coincide with his column. As his brows furrow 42

in concentration, he answers with a simple “no”, continuing to tell me that he wasn’t even very popular in his high school years. “I was lame – a geek, a nerd, combined in a person who literally had no friends and whose interests were completely different than everybody else’s. Everyone around me was interested in socializing, and I was into comics and physics. It wasn’t until I got to college that I started to trim down some of my awkwardness and made more friends.” A lot of what held him through these years to break out of his shell was also comedy, wherein he started performing as a stand up comedian in his university days. “My comedic brand is different – observational – and in university, I made it about university problems and everyday life.” The George we know and love learned to hone his comedy in a way that is relatable and will make everyone laugh. Who can he credit this to besides his own natural intelligence? Louis C.K., for one. “Louis C.K. is a comedian who really knows how to thread

horrible things and embellish and deliver them to you to make you think what he’s saying is completely normal. His methodology helped me push my own limits. I’m different than him because I’ll never disrespect anyone and I don’t want to disrespect anyone, but I’ll always push the envelope.” But the most surprising thing about George, besides the fact that his charming delivery makes him get away with murder in the things that he says, is that he never studied media in an educational sense. His amazing stage presence and vast knowledge in video editing and media creation would make one assume a background, but George was originally meant to be an engineer. “You know when you’re a huge fan of someone famous, and you’ve always loved them and wanted to meet them but once you have, you kind of wish you never did? That’s how I feel about engineering.” When George originally moved to Kuwait 5 years ago, it was to put his Civil Engineering degree from Université

Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth to use on an oil field. “I worked with so many wonderful people there, but with me and engineering, it never felt right.” He left that job to seek other opportunities in the same field, thinking that if he’d downsized in volume he’d find what he was looking for, but the engineering route never made him happy. “And after losing my father, it took a depression for me to be able to cut off the unnecessary limbs.” Then there’s his unrelenting love for radio: “The radio was always a passion project for me, since day one, even when I came to Kuwait as an engineer.” It’s one of the mediums that he feels he’ll always want to do be a part of “I love how it caters to everybody, and it’s a place where you can solely rely on your personality. No one cares what you look like, so it’s the biggest challenge.” Today, while working on his own business Veer2al, a boutique agency for branding, marketing and media, George is still on the radio, pursuing his passion and putting his talent to use. But his journey getting to where he is now wasn’t easy – it was tumultuous and tricky, shaking him to his very core, and he learned a lot from it. He described himself to me as “a guy who’s trying to make sense of everything around him,” and the best way to explain the randomness of life? Comedy. “To me, everything is up for grabs. Everything is funny, or can be funny from the way we eat, we drive and try to force our opinions on everyone else. People need to laugh more – everybody does. Let go of what offends you and embrace that life is funny.”

TRUTH OR DARE QUESTIONNAIRE How would your mother describe you in one word? Enough! How would you describe your mother in one word? Hero. What is the most ridiculous question you’ve ever been asked? “How come you don’t like eggplants?” What is the most spontaneous thing you’ve ever done? Told my wife I will marry her three weeks into our relationship. What is your theme song? “Syneasthesia” – The Thrillseekers (PVD remix). What word in the English or Arabic language do you wish you had invented? “Moreover” – it’s so sophisticated. Where would you like to live? What is your dream retirement location? I want to live in the Netherlands. Would love to retire in Geneva-Switzerland. What is the first famous quote that comes to your mind? “The worth of that, is that which it contains

And that is this, and this with thee remains” (my man, Shak[espeare]).

What in the world do you least desire? Anchorage.

What animal best describes the kind of partner you’d be interested in? A lioness, which describes my wife perfectly. People assume the lion runs the show but we all know what’s up.

What do you think is lacking in the world, which if there was more of would make the world a better place? People doing good just because they can, and not because of a reward.

What do you miss about your childhood? Being thin and dorky.

Why do you think most girls/guys like you? I am painfully honest and unfiltered.

If you could change your name, what would you change it to? Ivan Romanov Medvedyev Tesla.

Finish this sentence: “Happiness is a thing called…” …Globetrotting.

How would you describe your handshake in one word? Warm. What is the toughest part of your character? My stubbornness. Who is your favorite historical figure? Nicholas Tesla.

Intrigued? Watch the in-depth interview on George’s video of the month, and be sure to read this month’s contribution in this issue. For more on George, follow him on Instagram @GeorgeTarabay and Facebook: GeorgeTheComic. 43

10 TRICKS TO IMMEDIATELY MAKE YOUR DAY MORE PRODUCTIVE Try these tried and true ways of getting more done By Gwen Moran

We’ve all had those days: You’re under pressure to get things done, but you can’t seem to accomplish anything. There is still hope. Here are a dozen strategies you can put to work immediately to help you salvage your day and get more done. TAKE A BREAK It may seem counterintuitive, but taking a break when you feel stuck could be the best thing for you, says running and goal-setting expert Diana Fitts, author of Your Focus Formula: How to Successfully Stay on Task, Finish Projects and Achieve Your Goals. If you’ve been working at something for a while, you may need a diversion to resume your focus and creativity, found a 2011 study published in the journal Cognition. ELIMINATE DISTRACTIONS Once you’ve given your brain a rest, set yourself up to get back to getting things done, says productivity expert Chris Bailey, author of The Productivity Project: Accomplishing More by Managing Your Time, Attention, and Energy. Whenever Bailey sits down to write, he eliminates all distractions. He uses a website blocking program called Cold Turkey, which allows him to disable “every distracting website,” he says. “So if I try to check the news, if I try to go on social media, if I try to do anything unproductive on my computer, it’ll stop me, and I have to actually restart my computer if I want to enable those distractions again.” USE MUSIC For some people, music sets the tone for their work environment. Create a playlist or choose a streaming channel that gets you in the mood to work, whether you need to get pumped up or calm down. A study from Cornell University found that upbeat music can make people more productive. MAKE A 15-MINUTE LIST Sometimes, you just need to feel like you’re getting things done. If getting a few tasks completed will make you feel like you’re building momentum, productivity expert Carson Tate, author of Work Simply: Embracing the Power of Your Personal Productivity Style, recommends creating a “15-minute list”—a list of activities that can be completed in 15 minutes or less. So, if you need to schedule a few meetings, return some quick calls, knock out a few email messages, and the like, make a list of several of them. Then, spend an hour or so getting them done, one after the other. Keep your 15-minute list on hand for times when you feel yourself procrastinating, she says. PRIORITIZE When the time you have left in the day is dwindling, suddenly you have a decision to make: What is the most important thing that you can get done today?” Is it clearing out a group of “tolerations?” Is it taking 44

a few steps on a bigger goal? Too many of us confuse a feeling of urgency with a feeling of importance, Bailey says. Just because something seems like it needs your attention doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s important to you. Take a moment to get clear on your priorities for the day, and start to focus your energy there. GET CLARITY Tate says that we sometimes find ourselves unable to move forward because we’re not exactly sure what the next steps should be. If you find yourself mired in ineffectiveness, think about whether you truly understand what you’re supposed to be doing or what the next steps are, she says. Start asking questions or asking for help to get you back on the right track. You might be surprised how motivated you are once you actually feel more capable of accomplishing a clear goal. BREAK TASKS INTO SMALLER CHUNKS Similarly, if you find yourself daunted by the next steps you need to take to make progress on a project, Tate suggests looking for smaller steps to take. Facing down a project step that’s complicated or time-consuming can make it tough to start, but if you can break it down into more manageable chunks, you may find it easier to do so.

TAP YOUR ENERGY CYCLE It also helps to know yourself and when you’re most energetic or do your best, most focused work, Fitts says. If you know you’re sharp at 10 a.m., but have a 3 p.m. lag where it’s tough to get motivated, plan your most important tasks for when you’re at your best, she says. Then, as much as you can, focus on easier or lower-value tasks during your low-energy times. USE A TIMER Fitts is also a big fan of the Pomodoro Technique as a way to get things done immediately. Set a timer for 20 or 30 minutes. Then, either focus on completing one task or as many smaller tasks as you can before the timer sounds. The urgency of the immediate deadline can be a great way to shift your mind-set, she says. CHANGE YOUR METRICS Of course, being busy isn’t the same as being productive, Bailey says. Be sure you’re not craving activity instead of meaningful accomplishment. He says the most productive people with whom he works are often the least busy. “We look at how busy we are as a proxy for productivity. But, we could be busy checking out social media and email all day long, and never accomplish a single thing,” he says.

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THE TRUTH ABOUT SUCCESS

By Dr Susannah Joy Schuilenberg

"Success and failure are partners, not enemies. It is impossible to be excellent without failing…repeatedly"Bill Perkins. Feehaid Al-Deehani (‫ فهيد الديحاين‬‎‎), a Kuwaiti with an affinity for shotguns, won a Bronze medal in the 2000 Summer Olympics, another one in the 2012 Summer Olympics, and a Gold medal in the 2016 Summer Olympics, all in Trap Shoot. Any way you slice it, Al-Deehani is a success, and yet, failure was present in equal measure. It can’t be any other way. Consider Dude Perfect. Those trick shots are mindblowing, and no matter how many times I watch them with my equally awestruck grandsons, I am impressed. You know what else impresses me? Knowing it is impossible for those shots to happen without uncountable failures. It’s called ‘practice’ and I am astounded to think of the hours and hours and hours of shots that were done before the successful ones were recorded. (Check out these guys on YouTube!) Whatever societal norms are, we most often measure success mentally, against the expectations we had of our own performance. This is the way in which most of us measure success – by comparing our actual performance or achievement to a "hoped-for" outcome. This is also the way we measure failure. We believe 46

not achieving the expected outcome is failure, and the resulting self talk is excruciatingly painful. In fact, it is completely impossible to be successful without experiencing failure. We generally fear the thought of failing, and will do everything we can to avoid it, even to the point of lying about it. ‘Failure’ has a bad rap, but I would suggest that failure is a necessary component of success, and that the real fail is quitting. Dr. Angela Duckworth (Penn State University), author of the book, “Grit. The Power of Passion and Perseverance,” has done years of research on what makes people successful. The data is very clear. It’s not about talent, abilities, money, opportunities, or wasta (y’all know what I’m talking about). Success is all about attitude. Specifically, a ‘never give up’ attitude. Dr. Duckworth states, “The highly accomplished in any field are paragons of perseverance.” Turns out, the true secret of success is grit. Yes, grit. That old-fashioned idea that not quitting is the best way to succeed. Think about it. If Al-Deehani had quit shooting after his first miss, he would have been a tourist in the world of shooting. If he’d quit after a watching a thousand unbroken clay pigeons fall to the ground, he’d have been an experienced shooter, but still nothing special. That he evidently continued to shoot even after missing his 10,000th trap shot, is grit. That dogged determination to persevere to achieve an identified goal. Al-Deehani personifies the conclusion of Dr. Duckworth’s research. Successful people are never complacent, but they are satisfied with being unsatisfied. Did you get that right there? The paradox of success is that we are satisfied with being unsatisfied. That we have not performed exactly as desired is reason to try again. Period. When we are satisfied with being

unsatisfied, we are released from the internal cycle of shame and castigation because not performing well today (in anything) is simply an opportunity to try again tomorrow. The pursuit of perfection actually paralyzes because it’s an impossible goal. Failure is not that we have been unsuccessful, but that we have quit trying. Every single time we fail, it is an opportunity to fine tune what we are doing so that we do it better next time. It’s a learning experience, a chance to practice, and the opportunity to exercise perseverance, thus developing grit. When failure is understood as inseparable from success, then the reality of trying eleventy-three times (this is how small grandsons count) and failing, is accepted, processed, and manifested as the grit required to achieve our goals. How does this matter practically? Start small. Start young. School is a great place. When a child’s grades are not what they could be, model and teach your child perseverance. “What do we need to do differently to change this grade?” “How will we work smarter, not harder for a better grade?” For yourself at home, at work, at play…ask, “If I were to apply grit to this problem, what do I need to practice…do again…relearn…change… in order to move toward a more satisfying outcome?” Reframe your definition of failure. Missing the mark is an opportunity to try again. Check out Dr. Angela Duckworth on YouTube, or pick up her book – you won’t be sorry.

Dr Susannah is a leading psychologist, registered professional counsellor and Master Practitioner in Clinical Counselling based in Canada. Be sure to follow @DrSusannah on Twitter and Instagram.

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GAZA GIRLS

What you don’t see in the media By Dana Ghazawnah

Growing up in an environment of war, restrictions, boundaries, traditions and many challenges that define Gaza is not very easy, especially for a girl. The ongoing occupation, conflict and Israeli imposed blockade have an impact on a woman's life in Gaza. Photojournalist Monique Jaques is fundraising for a photo book, Gaza Girls: Growing up in the Gaza Strip. Her book documents girls coming of age in one of the most difficult places to live, Gaza. As the media focuses on the negative side and on the 48

difficulties of girls growing up in Gaza, Monique is aiming to show the bright and positive side of girls growing up in Gaza. Through photography, we’re able to see the strength of girls and women living in this place. There is proof that there’s always a space for dreams and hopes. A reminder that dreams and hobbies are much bigger than the violence and the difficulties they face. Monique explained to Barakabits that this book: “…is intended to highlight the challenges of girls' daily lives, as well as moments of joy found in a complicated existence.” Jaques has just launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise enough money to have her

images printed and distributed to the world. The book will contain pictures of girls from Gaza with their stories, in their own words, about the challenges they face and their moment of joy and happiness. It’s a way to strengthen the voice of women and girls. In Gaza, young women have their own ways to cope with the difficulties and to overcome challenges. They also invest time into creatively developing their hobbies and goals, from surfing, singing, writing and aiming to be medical students. Monique is showing that despite the different circumstances, teenage girls and women in Gaza are very similar to those around the world.

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PENINSULAR

A review of the iconic album by Tarek Yamani By bazaar staff

Tarek Yamani. Photo taken by Waleed Shah

“I believe any kind of music could be mixed with jazz because [jazz] is universal and can adapt to any form”, musician Tarek Yamani has said of his famously integrated music. But, mixing jazz with Khaleeji music? How could something so quintessentially Western find a bonding line with the ancient sea and desert culture of the Arabian Gulf? Tarek Yamani finds the happy medium to tell stories in his own innovative way by merging the genres in a truly original sound through a line of works, his most recent being the Khaleeji-influenced album, Peninsular. This mélange of music may be a hard sell initially, but Yamani’s grasp on intricate mash-ups between the East and West has a solid case for 50

creating our new favorite genre: Khaleeji Jazz. The New York-based Lebanese American pianist’s background in music is extensive, having learned the piano at a young age, putting it down for a few years in his adolescence to experiment with heavy metal guitar, and picking up the piano again with a newfound love for jazz in his early 20s. Twelve years later, he reported, he released his first album Ashur, (2012) which was followed by Lisan Al Tarab (2014) and Peninsular (2017), the album in question. This to me comes as no surprise, as in my humble musical opinion (though it isn’t the genre I go for typically) any musician with a metal background has an affinity for the dramatic and elaborate, and is probably a genius in composition. But jazz, I do love, as well as classical Arabic tunes from around the region. And Yamani seemingly shares this interest with me as he states that his three studio albums all have a “similar spirit” deriving inspiration from the rich music of the Arab world. “In ‘Lisan Al Tarab’, I

drew inspiration from classical Arabic music of the Levant but in ‘Peninsular’ it’s an entirely different adventure because the music of the Gulf is very much distinguished from the music of the Levant and it’s mainly because of the rhythm which has clear African roots.” Objectively speaking, these African roots share a similar history to that of jazz (being an African American created genre from the early 1900s), but it’s a little staggering for somebody who doesn’t have any ties to the Gulf region to decide to mix in the two. What sparked this idea? “The idea of mixing Khaleeji music and jazz came after my friend Khaled Yassine (who plays drums on Peninsular) suggested this to me back in 2012. We both appreciate Khaleeji music because of its rhythmic characteristics, and could see the potential of marrying it with jazz. It wasn’t until one year ago, when I was approached by the Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Foundation, that I proposed to them to make this idea a reality.” And with that, Peninsular was born with lots of

talented musicians on board, all being led by Yamani’s piano. Debuted with a performance entitled ‘Peninsular: Portraits in Khaleeji Rhythms and Jazz’ at The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi, Tarek’s original compositions introduced the style he calls “Afro Tarab” to the Gulf, and they were hooked. The question is, will we be? In my experience, I felt that I needed to listen to Peninsular twice in order to really appreciate. There’s nonetheless a pleasantness to it, inviting vibes that invoke a lot of emotion from being served canapés and hob-knobbing poolside with elitist entrepreneurs and social chairs, to travelling in a tiny 30-year-old automobile in the sweltering heat on the roads of a war-torn nation in the early 90s (Track 4, “Qumairah” and title track 9 “Peninsular” were two songs that had elicited this specific bout of nostalgia for me.) The Khaleeji influence is apparent, but untraditional in that it’s filled with subcultures of the Arabian Peninsula as a whole; hence the album name. “By “Peninsular” I mean “from the Peninsula”. I wanted a relationship to the place but without saying too much and leaving the rest for the imagination.” And the second time I listened to the album from start to finish, I felt that I started to understand this sentiment. My interpretation was that Yamani seemed to be telling a story of thoughts, ideas and folklore mixed and muddled in with his everyday life in the jazzy streets of New York with his trained technique as a jazz Pianist. Opening track “Indisar” is the ideal introduction to this album’s process, as I can’t help but envision a haggard New Yorker with a musical mind getting lost in thought and routine as he stands oblivious in the crowded N train while he fantasizes about the syncopated beats of the Arabian desert. And then there’s the clear effort to make Arabian Peninsula’s musical culture omnipresent, by including the Yemeni traditional “Al Qorbi Nasnas” sung by Adil Abdallah. This track, in addition to the tribal-inspired chanting in closing track “Ayyala Cubana”, are the two where I felt were the most emotional of the album – despite the fact that the assumed intended track for such movement was meant to be number 6’s “Gate of Tears”. This track in particular didn’t originally resonate as well as the others for me, but as it progressed, I found that it showcased Yamani’s skills as a pianist, and had the best fade-out in the entire album. It was definitely the turnover track that made me understand why Tarek Yamani is known as a critically acclaimed artist, and that he is undoubtedly a genius. So that sums up Peninsular: an album that’s filled to the brim with surprises and a melting pot of multicultural influence, offering a medley of flavor. Traditional drum beats accompanied with Oud-inspired bass tones, courteousy of expert bassist Elie Afif are combined with the hustle and bustle of classic piano jazz, subtle hints of funk and bossa nova, and a pinch of regional musical practices from all over the Middle East. In short, it truly is a great album – you just need to appreciate it for what it is, and make your own story of it. After all, that’s what music is all about, isn’t it? For more information on Tarek Yamani's music and to find out how to listen to Peninsular, visit his website at www.tarekyamani.com.

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INTENT VS ACCOUNTABILITY:

The ultimate battle! By George Tarabay

Since the dawn of time (I have no real proof, but please, I beg you to prove me wrong), men have been fighting this battle on a daily basis. It usually starts with “I did not mean it” followed by “Why am I being punished this way?” Women, on the other hand, have long won this battle: if she says it or does it, you bet your bottom dollar she is willing to deal with the consequences (feminist points for Georgie Boy, again!). Call it the Mayweather vs McGregor battle of humanity, but even after taking the above statement into account, we are all baffled by this question: Should the lack of intent alleviate the punishment, or should punishment be laid equally across all transgressions? At this point, I can feel you, as a reader (and my favorite editor) going: “Oh! You awesome feminist you! But, what is this really about?” Well, about two months ago, I was coming back from work early in the morning after a long night of post-production, and I parked my car and jumped into a shopping mall for a quick errand. Little did I know, I had parked in a disabled spot and was fined accordingly. If you have been in Kuwait for at least 6 months, you probably heard the news that this particular issue is no longer considered a traffic violation, but a crime that pretty much blocks you across all governmental facilities. 52

A harsh punishment, for a very insensitive transgression. Harsh, but very fair. While I do not claim any moral high ground as a citizen of this world, there are certain things that I do not mess with, one of which is definitely parking illegally in a disabled parking spot. This made me think: Should I explain myself and try to prove that it was, indeed, an honest mistake? Or, should I accept my responsibility for this unfortunate mistake? I chose the latter, but I carried this thought with me. The more I dug deeper into my large head, the more I realized that this methodology of processing my mistakes proves to be the best way to show that my mistakes were, in fact, mistakes. Not only in issues with the law, but also in my own life. I often find myself in a position where I committed wrong: morally, emotionally, professionally etc. and I realized that while I am not surely some type of psycho who enjoys inflicting pain on to others, I seem to do so anyways by prolonging the time I take to apologize by trying to prove that “I did not mean it”. It made me realize that when someone signals something that got them upset, the best thing to do immediately is to apologize. While I believe that our freedom is also something sacred, I also believe that when my freedom means inflicting discomfort or pain on to others, I should at least try and process this from their point of view. And the more I did that, the more I found it painful to be facing a person who is constantly explaining themselves and blaming their mistake on circumstances. The end result is the same: discomfort. I parked there, I did not mean it. A person who

happens to be using a wheelchair arrives to the same location. The spot was taken. Now he/she would have to park further. Now he/she would have to deal with all sorts of logistics to access the mall. This includes cars being parked too close to one other, hindering them from accessing the location they intend to visit with much difficulty. Also, in being forced to follow the main road and share it with moving vehicles, their lives are also endangered in the process. After all this discomfort, does it really matter that I did not mean it? Does it really matter that I am indeed respectful of them? No, it doesn’t. And let me tell you, I always respected their rights to easy access parking spots, but never understood why or its importance. I’m glad I assumed my responsibility, and will always do so. The mistake is done, and the damage is the same. Intent, is what determines how sorry one should feel. If you are using a wheelchair, I understand a mere one percent of your daily struggles just a little bit more now. I am sorry. A (hopefully) better citizen of the world, George Tarabay.

Photo by Jaie Miller on Unsplash. George Tarabay is a local radio host, comedian, and marketing expert. For his latest updates, follow him on Instagram: @GeorgeTarabay. For more comic relief, check out George on Facebook.com/Georgethecomic.

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THE REASON WHY YOU’RE EASILY DISTRACTED Here’s how to figure out what’s really going on By Stephanie Vozza

It’s hard to get anything done with all of the push notifications pulling us into other directions. You can find something else to do or think about at any given moment. But maybe the distractions aren’t the problem. Maybe it’s your willingness to be distracted that needs to be examined. “Distractions are by-products of a problem,” says Kyle Cease, author of I Hope I Screw This Up: How Falling In Love With Your Fears Can Change the World. “Something outside of you is pulling you away from yourself or a goal. But the distraction is actually on the inside, and what’s going on outside matches what’s going on inside.” USING DISTRACTIONS TO COVER YOUR FEAR Distractions can help you avoid something that makes you afraid, such as trying something new or achieving a big goal. Many of us stay in a place of fear because it’s a way to seek connection, says Cease. “We get a lot of love for feeling doubtful and scared,” he says. “If you go to lunch with friend and you complain, now you’re connecting through complaining. Eventually you may become scared to not complain because you’d lose the feeling of love from that person.” Fear is an illusion that comes from looking at something you’ve never done. “The nervous system isn’t scared of doing specific things; it’s scared of things it’s never done before,” says Cease. “It believes anything could be death. Everything you’ve already done has proven itself to be safe.” If you’re about to make a big presentation, for example, and your mind suddenly comes up with the idea, “What if I throw up?” you’re creating an internal distraction to avoid dealing with your fear. “Immediately your ego shows up, saying ‘You’re not going to throw up,’ helping you with problem it created in the first place,” says Cease. “Instead, look at that fear as a thought passing through. The problem isn’t having the thought, it’s being resistant to the thought and feeling that you need to fix the thought.” Instead of creating distractions, embrace the fear, suggests Cease. Go into a new or uncomfortable situation saying, “I hope I screw this up,” or, “What if I screw this up? And I love that.” “Once you are okay with the problem, it goes away,” he says. “All of a sudden you’re not enslaved to it. Resistance to the problem keeps it there.” At the time of this interview, Cease, whose speaking tour The Limitation Game has been described as a cross between Jim Carrey and Eckhart Tolle, was preparing for a meeting with a 54

television producer from Oprah Winfrey’s network. “I’m going into the meeting with the idea that I’m okay with screwing up,” he says. “All of a sudden I’m free of boundaries. I don’t need that producer’s approval. I perform much better if I’m okay with it going badly.” SEEKING DISTRACTIONS BECAUSE YOU’RE INSECURE The feeling of not being good enough keeps you from pursuing goals, and seeking distractions could mean you have a lack of awareness of who you are. The first thing to do is to stop thinking you’re incomplete, says Cease. “Every commercial shows this loser person who then opens a drink and embarks on all types of adventures,” he says. “You’re not enough is a great starting point. We buy into it because we are horrified that we are enough. Society is built around constant improvement.” This sense of lacking is often formed in childhood. “We grew up believing that who we are is what our parents think about us,” says Cease. “We tap-danced, performed, or whatever we had to do to get love, and we end up becoming characters, thinking that love comes from avoiding something or moving something or chasing something.”

Approval has to come from self-connection. “Believing that connection is something outside of yourself causes you to be disconnected,” says Cease. YOU USE DISTRACTIONS FOR A SENSE OF CONTROL A big cause of stress is trying to control things that you can’t, says Cease. “You can’t control politicians, for example,” he says. “You can control what you do. People pace around, using circumstances outside of themselves as excuses not to step into their own ambitions. There is a lie that things outside of you run you.” Distractions due to lack of control turn into excuses, blame, and credit. This outward thinking helps you avoid taking action and being vulnerable. “Right now we live in a time where people are starting to see the BS in themselves and the world,” says Cease. “People can see through manipulation and strategies and marketing. The number-one thing they’re looking for is authenticity, and that takes vulnerability.” Letting go of what you can’t control opens you up to opportunities. “Who am I to say that things have to go this way when there could be a lesson worth way more than the vision I had for myself?” asks Cease.

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FOUR TIMES YOU SHOULDN’T APOLOGIZE (Including when it’s your fault) By Judith Humphrey

“Sorry to bother you.” “Hi, sorry I’m late.” “Sorry!!!” It’s no wonder people are always apologizing. “Sorry” is one of the first words we learn as young children, and it keeps getting hammered into us as adults. These days, leaders are coached to be sensitive, empathetic, and concerned with others’ feelings– all worthy, important attributes that a great boss (or anyone with a shred of emotional intelligence) needs to possess. So with the best of intentions we go out of our way to be nice and collegial–and wind up overdoing the mea culpas. The risk in saying “sorry” too much is that apologies carry baggage that can undermine others’ confidence in you. It’s often the verbal equivalent of a hangdog face, downcast eyes, or slouching shoulders. Why put yourself down? Here are four times you can take responsibility–and take action–without having to be so contrite. 1. WHEN YOU’RE ASKING FOR THE FLOOR Some people apologize right before they’re about to speak up. Maybe that’s when you’re interjecting a point into a conversation– “Sorry, if I could just add something?”–or responding to somebody in a meeting: “Excuse me, I’d like to speak to Eric’s point.” But what exactly are you sorry, or need to be excused, for? Other times you may find yourself apologizing even when you’re the one who’s just been interrupted: “Sorry, I wasn’t finished.” Getting a word in edgewise at work can be challenging, but apologizing will only make you sound tentative and less deserving of airtime. So just forego the apology and get right to your point. 2. WHEN YOU’RE FEELING UNSURE OF YOURSELF Whether or not you’re consciously aware of it, this type of knee-jerk apology conveys the sense that you aren’t living up to others’ expectations or have failed in some way. The person who arrives late at a meeting and breathlessly says, “sorry I’m late” may be well intentioned, but sharing that thought delivers a negative and distracting message. Sure, you want to acknowledge that you might’ve inconvenienced your coworkers by making them wait around for you, but what’s the harm in (respectfully) positioning yourself as someone who’s in high demand? Maybe you had a competing appointment. 56

Why not just say, “Thanks for waiting–I won’t keep us longer than we’d originally planned, so let’s get right to it.” Similarly, when your own presentation is running slightly over the time limit, don’t say, “Sorry, I just have three slides left.” If you feel you’ve used up all your time, just cut your presentation short (something you should always be prepared to do, by the way)–often a better move than apologizing for making everyone stay too long. And if you nearly bump into someone as you turn the corner, don’t fall over yourself with “sorry”s–just smile and make them feel good about the near encounter: “Ah, didn’t see you there! How’s it going!?” There are always moments that make you feel vulnerable and want to ask for forgiveness. I found myself struggling with a new routine at the gym recently and uttered “sorry” to my personal trainer when I couldn’t nail it right away. His generous response was, “It’s okay.” But where did that get us? Nowhere except that I felt inadequate for longer than I probably had to. 3. WHEN YOU’RE ABOUT TO DELIVER A ZINGER You might be tempted to apologize before delivering bad news, but that will only intensify the negativity and–even worse–swallow up whatever notes of empathy with which you try to moderate it. For example, in a statement like “I’m sorry to tell you the customer didn’t like the idea we pitched,” the news that all that work ended up getting rejected will totally overpower the softer-sounding preface. Sometimes saying “sorry” in these tough situations

can even backfire: when you say, “I’m sorry to tell you that we’ll be downsizing our group,” what sounds compassionate to you might even ring false to your team members. No apology can ever truly offset bad news. Instead, cut to the chase and offer support in the form of guidance about the next steps you’ll need to take. Actionable information, transparency, and leadership are all more important–and genuinely empathetic–than verbal expressions of how bad you might feel. 4. WHEN IT’S YOUR FAULT Sometimes you really have done something wrong that clearly warrants an apology. And in those situations, by all means, take responsibility! But saying “sorry” might not always be the best way to do that. Suppose you know you won’t be able to meet a deadline you’d initially set–a project is just taking longer than you’d expected. Should you say to your boss, “I’m sorry, I won’t have that presentation ready on Tuesday like I’d promised”? Maybe not. It’s certainly incumbent upon you to explain that you won’t be able meet your commitment, but don’t miss your opportunity to deliver that news as positively as you can: “I know we discussed having the presentation ready by Tuesday, but there’s some critical information that won’t be available until Monday, and I’d really like to include it. So my goal is to have the presentation to you by the end of the week–how does that sound?” This response is forward-looking and proactive.

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Discover the ultimate beauty experience with Bloomingdaleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kuwait By bazaar staff

GET THE LOOK Discover Beauty with Bloomingdale’s Kuwait If there is one thing Bloomingdale’s Kuwait knows as well as fashion, it’s beauty. Based on the ground floor of the luxury retailer’s three-story fashion and accessories haven, the world’s top cosmetics brands have been specifically curated to provide you with everything needed for the preparation and production of pretty. The most exciting new cosmetics concepts come together in the Discover Beauty area, with exclusive, new and emerging brands now being seen for the very first time in Kuwait alongside established skincare behemoths. bazaar jumped at the chance to produce a fashion and beauty shoot for Bloomingdale’s; it’s rare to get the opportunity to have an entire department store with this amount of quality items at your fingertips to showcase the best international make-up looks for Fall/Winter 2017. Then there’s the additional bonus of knowing that Bloomingdale’s works with specialized Make-Up Artists who study how to enhance your best features to create a look that’s individual and greatly flattering for you. It is also key that these Make-Up Artists keep current with the latest catwalk looks, products and applicators to give you a full range of options to delight in when in store. Preparation is key to success and your skin as a canvas must be carefully prepped in order to create the building-blocks for a look that lasts for the entire day. Our Make Up Artist Lemish, used a combination of moisturizers with primer and eye cream, before adding BB cream and foundation. Powder set the base finishing with a fixing spray, and not one touch up on the finished face was needed at all for the entire duration of our day-long shoot. On a hydrated and plump surface, again perfectly prepped, transparent gloss was

slicked over the lip as seen at Erin Fetherston for Fall Winter 2017. The look of a dark-berry lip stain was recreated by dabbing a dot of color from Anastasia Beverly Hills on only the center of the top and bottom lip, and smudged out with the finger creating a ‘kissed geisha’ feel. A subtle taupe was washed over the eyelid using Bloomingdale’s own recently launched Color Up Gorgeous collection in the “Glamoureyes” palette. The eyeshadow in “darkness” from MAKE Beauty (exclusive to Discover Beauty) was placed along the contour line to produce a smoky eye effect and smudged out as sported by the Elie Saab winter runway models. Lemish then created a more rock and roll eye as seen at Chloê and Marni, with a light infill of black eyeliner at the waterline of the eye. Final result for our INDIFFERENT fashion feature: the uber-cool Bloomingdale’s woman; confident and edgy, international and empowered. She can work all day and stay up all night pursuing life with a lascivious enthusiasm. For more expert advice on how to get the look, go in-store to Discover Beauty and look out for a gorgeous line-up of labels and regional brand exclusives from brands including The BrowGal, Alpha-H, 111 Skin, Sarah Chapman, Dr. Apa, Tweezerman, Lipstick Queen and Philip Kingsley. For more on more Discover Beauty details read the full article on-line at www.bazaar.town. Bloomingdale's Kuwait is located in 360 Mall, Sixth Ring Road, South Surra. The 'Experience Beauty' and 'Discover Beauty' areas can be found on the ground floor. For more information, follow @BloomingdalesME on Instagram and Bloomingdale's Middle East on Facebook. With thanks to Bloomingdale's Personal Shopping department, Mouhannad El Kahil at @2D_kw. Check out the /2D Two Dimensional showroom in Tilal Complex, Shuwaikh (2225 6800).

SWISS BUSINESS TO DUBAI By Faris Almussallam

After a great week in Italy, it was time to fly to my last stop before my vacation officially ended. I had initially planned to fly directly from Milan to Kuwait with Lufthansa (through Frankfurt), but decided that I had already flown that route numerous times, and lamented the fact that not many foreign airlines fly to Kuwait. Thinking outside the box, I decided to fly with Lufthansa’s partner, SWISS, and fly to Dubai where I would spend a few days before finally going to Kuwait. I had originally started my journey from Milan Malpensa Airport, with a very short 40-minute flight to Zurich Airport. Once I landed in Zurich, I went straight to the business lounge. SWISS operates a number of lounges, and it’s best to go to the one nearest to your gate, as there can be quite a bit of walking involved. Also, if your flight’s destination is outside the Schengen area, your gate will be from the newly opened E concourse, which requires a short train ride. As I was feeling peckish by this point, I got myself some food at the lounge’s impressive hot and cold food buffet, and sat myself on their outdoor terrace. I don’t think that I could have asked for more at this point – good food, an UNBEATABLE location, great weather, and airplane action. Time flew by and it was, I believe, the only time I'd ever wished the transit time was longer. It was like being a little boy, and 72

it took a lot of energy to subdue the giddiness that manifested itself as I stood there in the terrace taking pictures and videos. Soon, it was time to board the SWISS Airbus 330 to Dubai, and in (stereo)typical Swiss fashion, everything happened exactly on time. I entered the aircraft and was excited that I was finally about to experience the business class I read so much about. As I settled in, I took some time to familiarise myself with the seat and its functions. First impressions: extremely comfortable, private, and well thought-out! Before pushback, flight attendants came around distributing the menu for the flight – this was the first full-sized menu I have seen in Business Class in a while – which added to the sense of luxury. I hate when you spend so much on a flight, and you see notable examples of cost cutting. Once we were airborne, the flight attendants came around with drinks, and I upheld my tradition of going for sparkling water with ice and lemon. This was served with a nice small bowl of warm nuts. For my starter, I went for the quail galantine with green pea puree, spring salad, and snow peas. The dish was too exotic to pass! My main was the beef tenderloin with garlic and pine nut crust. After ordering, I remembered that steak on a plane isn’t usually a good idea, but SWISS delivered a juicy and succulent steak. Its accompaniments were also well chosen, and nicely complemented the start of the dish. As this was SWISS, it would amount to sin to skip the cheese plate – which was served with

pear bread. A first for me, and I loved how the two went together – a great melange of sweet and salty. And because I was still in holiday-mode, I decided to indulge in the dessert: strawberry and rhubarb compote. SWISS long haul aircrafts all offer in-flight WiFi, which you have to pay for. It wasn’t my priority as it was only a 6-hour flight, so I spent the rest of the flight switching between watching movies and getting lost in my thoughts. I don’t think anything could ever be quite as exhilarating as flying above the mountains and seeing them poke up above the clouds! All too soon, we crossed the Gulf from Iran and began to descend into Dubai for a smooth landing – Swiss precision in flight! I thoroughly enjoyed the flight, and came away with two main thoughts – that I wish the flight was longer, and that they offered flights directly from Kuwait. I guess this is the true mark of a great flight – one that leaves a positive impression on you, making you wish you could have more. What’s more, I find Zurich Airport is much more pleasant to connect at compared to Frankfurt or Heathrow, and it’s location in the middle of Europe means connecting anywhere on the continent is convenient, as it’s also a good springboard for flights to North America. Keep up to date with Faris' journeys around the world by visiting his website www.traveleye.net, and follow him on Instagram @travel.eye, and on Facebook: Gotraveleye. Follow his YouTube channel @TraveleyeGlobal.

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GENTRIFYING CITIES ARE TRYING TO SAVE THE ART THAT MADE THEM COOL Cities are resorting to unusual programs to save their artistic souls

By Diana Budds

Gentrification is spurring affordability crises in cities around the world. Amongst the first casualties, often, are arts and culture. As rents go up and cookie-cutter development goes in, artists are pushed out–robbing cities of their creative souls. “[In] most major cities 4% to 12% of the workforce is employed in the creative economy–and the creative economy is dominated by microenterprises and self-employed people, those most vulnerable to the affordability crisis,” writes Tim Jones, CEO of Artscape, a Toronto urban development nonprofit, in a new report on the issue. “No city has yet figured out how to address the scale of this challenge.” Could the right policy help slow the tide of gentrification? The World Cities Culture Forum–a London-based nonprofit dedicated to advancing arts and culture in cities as part of the mayor of London’s culture team–is studying the idea. The forum’s new report Making Space for Culture, published in partnership with Artscape and BOP Consulting, looks at how some cities are approaching the problem. From creative place making projects and inclusionary zoning to social-purpose real estate and leasing city assets at below-market rates for cultural use, the report offers a tool kit to help other cities nurture and protect their artistic communities. LONDON: HELP SMALL, INDIE MUSIC VENUES STAY OPEN (AND APPOINT A NIGHT MAYOR) Before they were famous, musicians like The Who, The Rolling Stones, and Adele got their start in London’s small, independent music venues. But in recent years, many of these clubs have closed down–and new ones weren’t taking their place. Part of the problem? Rents are rising, licenses for these types of businesses are hard to obtain, and noise complaints are plentiful. In 2015, the city set up a Music Venue Task Force composed of artists and government officials from multiple departments to consider the issue and come up with a plan to stop the decline. Their research showed that the city had lost 35% of its venues. The city developed a Rescue Plan, which involved naming a Night Mayor–an official in charge of advocating for nightlife interests–and changing building codes to ensure new residential development is soundproofed to mitigate against noise. In 2016, the city saw no net loss in music venues. The report concludes that London’s efforts were successful–the city gave hard evidence about the problem, created a strong media strategy to advocate for why nightlife is important to the health 74

and vitality of the city, and formed a task force with representation from all stakeholders involved. SAN FRANCISCO: SELL PROPERTY TO ARTISTS, NOT DEVELOPERS The San Francisco Bay Area has long embraced the tech industry, which is responsible for the region’s thriving economy. But that–in combination with the fact that 75,000 people have moved to San Francisco in the past decade while only 15,000 new housing units have been added–has led to astronomical real estate prices. In 2013, a group of investors interested in preserving the city’s culture launched the Community Arts Stabilization Trust–essentially a real estate holding company–to help address the dearth of affordable space. Investors in CAST receive tax breaks for their contributions and CAST then uses the money to buy property and renovate it. Then, the trust leases it to arts organizations at below-market rates using a rent-to-own model to help stimulate long-term affordability. So far, two buildings have been renovated and leased under this model. Now, CAST is working on a mapping project to find more properties that could be eligible for this type of treatment in San Francisco and Oakland. There are three big takeaways from CAST’s strategy. First, it takes a long time. Second, it necessitates significant capital. And third, it requires

looking at properties that aren’t already on the market since it’s so competitive. To achieve its goals, CAST needed to partner with private developers and property owners who are sympathetic to the issue– and not driven purely by profit. In many cities, those partners will be hard to come by. SYDNEY: OVERHAUL PLANNING POLICY TO INCLUDE THE ARTS Sydney has already embraced progressive-minded mixed-use planning, but its definition of mixed-used tended to favor commercial and residential uses– not the types of space that creative organizations and artists need. In 2015, Sydney launched a project called Creative Spaces and the Built Environment. The idea was to get a grasp on what types of spaces creative groups really need, convening public forums and workshops where artists, planners, architects, and surveyors came together to explore potential solutions to the lack of sufficient space. The effort resulted in a paper called New Ideas for Old Buildings, and its findings are now helping the city improve its policies that affect creative industries–for instance, how to regulate temporary performance spaces. The key takeaway here? To create better policy, involve arts and culture issues in branches of government, like planning, where they’re not always present.

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HOW TO TURN YOUR CRAPPY NETWORK INTO A BETTER ONE

Wishing someone happy birthday on Facebook counts as networking– and might be more important than you think By Rich Bellis

“It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” You’ve heard that trite career adage before, and probably rolled your eyes because you don’t know anyone who’s well-connected enough in your field to hook you up with that dream job. But while nepotism is real and elite institutions do open more doors, you might not be quite as screwed as you think. According to J. Kelly Hoey, author of Build Your Dream Network: Forging Powerful Relationships in a Hyper-Connected World, there are still a few things you can do to make your crappy network less crappy. It takes patience and consistency–but not a ton of effort. STOP SENDING “LOOKING FOR A JOB” EMAILS Sometimes what seems to you like a problem with your network is really an issue of your own objectives, Hoey points out. The most common “knee-jerk reaction is, ‘I don’t have a network,'” she says, and “the second is, ‘My network doesn’t know anyone.'” But you’re much more likely to think those things when all you do is hit up your network with blanket requests, like, “I’m looking for a new marketing job, any leads?” On the other hand, “sending an email to someone saying, ‘I’m switching careers and I’m highly interested in a junior marketing position at Ford Motor Company and see you’re connected to someone there’ is going to be highly productive.” Doing this kind of basic research, says Hoey, gives people in your network “something to target” so that they can think of something similar in the highly likely event that they can’t help you with exactly what you’re looking for. Being excruciatingly specific won’t narrow your options; it can actually widen them. KEEP TABS ON YOUR COLLEGE FRIENDS (AND THEIR FRIENDS) Hoey is aware, however, that making better networking requests won’t instantaneously enlarge or improve your network. But you can’t really make any type of request if you aren’t up on what your network is up to. In other words, hit that “follow” button–on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, you name it. Hoey says that people tend to think of networking as an active undertaking, but most of it is passive. Following people on social media may feel like the “empty calories” of networking, but it’s actually the reverse: “Being and staying connected to people through social platforms” takes very little effort, but it’s a crucial prerequisite “so you can leverage the data they’re putting in there” when it’s time to get your network’s help with something, says Hoey. After all, your most influential contact is rarely “the person right in front of you,” says Hoey–they’re the “direct connections all your connections have.” The hidden power of “loose connections” has been a truism of network theorists for years, and it’s something that 76

LinkedIn research backs up. By silently keeping tabs on your friends, you’re putting a down payment on future opportunities to be put in touch with their friends. ALWAYS SAY “HAPPY BIRTHDAY” It’s possible to take this passive approach to keeping in touch with people, too. Many professionals look at networking “in such an immediate way,” says Hoey, that “they overlook the importance of maintaining and growing relationships with their peers.” One Fast Company contributor recently described his habit of sending a quarterly email to his professional network with a few life updates. A mere four emails a year to maintain your network isn’t too shabby, but staying in touch can be even less time-intensive than that. When Facebook reminds you it’s that person’s birthday, Hoey says, don’t ignore it; the one-line birthday wish you share once a year is enough to stay “on the periphery” of their network–and according to that “loose connections” theory, the periphery is where it counts. DO SOMETHING NICE FOR SOMEONE Some people think joining professional organizations, nonprofit boards, and industry groups are smart networking moves. But Hoey says that’s only true when

you commit to actually contributing to them. Volunteer, and not just once. Offer to head up a specific initiative you’re interested in, and see it through for the long haul. You can’t just add your name to a membership roster and expect an organization to deliver up dozens of powerful new contacts to you. Hoey adds that it’s possible to be helpful in really small ways as well. “If you saw social media on this other person or discover that they’ve got a blog, just promoting somebody else’s stuff is a really great way to keep a relationship going”–and it takes no time. But the larger task of improving a lackluster network does. “There’s not a quick fix,” says Hoey. Small gestures, actions, and “cyberstalking in a good way” can add up, but you’ve got to keep at it. People only really feel their networks have failed them when they’ve gone out with an ambitious request and come back empty-handed. But it’s those times when you don’t have a career crisis you need help solving that really count, Hoey explains. It’s not as hard as you think. “Just be a decent human being in your interactions with other people. Rinse and repeat.”

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FALLING FOR FASHIONABLE PROPORTIONS

MANGOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fall/Winter 2017 Collection

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This Fall/Winter, Spanish brand MANGO is effortlessly schooling us on perhaps one of the most defining style lessons to embrace this season: the importance of proportion and volume. Styled by Aleksandra Woroniecka, MANGOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fall/Winter campaign features Amber Valleta, Freja Beha, Anna Ewers, Olivier MartĂnez and Jegor Venned rocking incredibly voluminous pieces that left this bazaar team both stunned and wanting.

We weren’t surprised when we saw the glamorous, striking cast of MANGO’s latest campaign, as the household name often collaborates with the best names in the fashion industry, as well as major artists, art directors, and photographers. From Mario Sorrenti, the visual mastermind behind the last MANGO campaign to this season’s stylist extraordinaire Aleksandra Woroniecka, every campaign is beautifully portrayed. MANGO’s latest campaign, however, perfectly encapsulates everything that we love about the fall/winter season: warm, cozy vibes packaged in the form of contemporary garments that depict a discerning taste for design. It all begins with the women’s collection that juxtaposes masculine-feminine silhouettes so brilliantly that we’ve already added several gorgeous oversized suit-jackets to our wishlist on the brand’s website (Yes. You can now shop MANGO online in Kuwait!). The collection also showcases incredible power suits, militaryinspired garments as well as classic LBD styles featuring ruffled shoulders for extra pizzazz and sheer dresses to balance out the fiercer masculine-inspired pieces. The clear style lesson here is all about volume, proportions and silhouettes that are perfectly layered for maximum impact. If you think it’s still a tad warm to start sporting these majestic coats, then the latest selection of stunning shirts with the added detail of capacious sleeves will surely transition you effortlessly into the colder months. We love how the women’s collection is also presented in an almost retro-inspired color palette that comes alive with shades of green, olive, mustard, brown, and warm terracotta strikingly contrasted with shades of red and pink. Classic check prints are also back this season, along with darker floral prints, and cozy corduroy. 80

This impactful theme of volume and proportions is also clearly depicted in the men’s collection this season, and it presents versatile and contemporary garments including extralong coats, parkas and oversized sweaters, corduroy jackets or velvet bomber jackets. These knockout wardrobe pieces contrast with timeless garments such as the double-breasted suit or the classic double-sided sheepskin

aviator jacket. Similar to the women’s collection, the men’s collection color palette also highlights shades of green and toasted hues, as well as touches of red and deep mocha. So, what are you waiting for? This Fall/Winter season, go ahead and play with opposites, volume and proportions with MANGO’s latest collections. Trust us, you won’t regret it, especially if you snag yourself one of their

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SCIENCE PROVES IT:

Money really can buy happiness By Karen Kaplan

They say money can’t buy happiness, but science begs to differ. An international research team has demonstrated that you really can make yourself happier by paying other people to do your time-consuming chores. It doesn’t matter whether you’re rich or poor, the new study suggests. If you feel pressed for time, your life satisfaction can be improved by trading money for minutes that you can use as you wish. The researchers, led by Ashley Whillans, a professor at the Harvard Business School, began with survey data from nearly 4,500 people from the United States, Canada, Denmark and the Netherlands. Survey-takers were asked whether they paid other people to do “unenjoyable daily tasks” in order to “increase their free time.” In 28 percent of cases, the answer was yes. These folks spent an average of $147.95 (KD 45) per month to buy themselves extra time. What they lost in currency, they made up for in happiness. Whillans and her colleagues found that the people who traded money for time were more satisfied with life than their counterparts who didn’t. 82

They also were less likely to say they felt “time stress,” a condition that was linked with lower levels of life satisfaction. Just in case their original question was too narrow, the researchers conducted a second survey that asked more than 1,800 Americans whether they spent money to buy themselves “more free time.” This time, half of the survey-takers answered yes. These folks spent between $80 (KD 24) and $99 (KD 30) per month, on average, so that others would handle chores like cooking, shopping and “household maintenance.” As before, the people who bought themselves time were more satisfied with life than those who didn’t. And as before, the people who didn’t employ this strategy were generally less satisfied with life because their lack of free time was stressing them out. These findings held up even after the researchers took into account the amount of money survey-takers spent on groceries — a variable used as a proxy for discretionary income. “People across the income spectrum benefited from buying time,” the researchers wrote. Finally, Whillans and her colleagues conducted

a more direct test with the help of 60 lucky working adults in Vancouver. For two consecutive weekends, the researchers gave these volunteers $40 (KD 12) to spend. In one of the weeks, the volunteers were asked to spend the money on a material purchase. In the other week, they were asked to invest their windfall on something that would save them time. The researchers checked in with the volunteers each weekend to see how they felt after they had spent the money. As expected, the volunteers reported less timerelated stress in the week when they made a timesaving purchase than in the week when they bought a material good. They also had more positive feelings (like joy and enthusiasm) and fewer negative feelings (such as anger, fear and nervousness) in the week when they bought themselves time. “Making a time-saving purchase caused improvements in daily mood,” the researchers wrote. “Improvements in daily mood should promote greater life satisfaction.” In other words, they had found a way to buy happiness. The study was published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

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WHAT HAPPENED WHEN I REPLIED “CALL ME” TO EVERY EMAIL I GOT FOR A WEEK

This CEO finds that empathy sometimes equals efficiency By Allen Gannett

The sound of descending chimes. Funky MIDI elevator music. Ughhhhhh–why is my phone ringing? Can’t they just text!? Like many people, the phone is a tool of last resort. I’d rather text or Slack or email or carrier pigeon. But I’ve noticed that many of the most successful, productive people I’ve met are what you might call “phone-prone.” If you send them a text, they call you instead of texting back. Email them? Get a call back. Maybe this wasn’t a coincidence. I decided it was time to test my beliefs. But first, I decided to email two “phone-prone” people–Krista Smith, the West Coast editor of Vanity Fair, and Eric Kuhn, a former L.A. talent agent and a cofounder of Layer3 TV–for some advice. Within minutes I got an email back, “Call me.” “I think it’s about intonation, and that so much is confused in an email about what someone’s implying,” Smith pointed out, a factor that both agreed helps generate empathy. Kuhn told me, “It’s a much more real and civilized conversation on the phone, because you’re able to express emotion and hear the person’s voice and understand what’s happening.” Fair enough, but both Smith and Kuhn assured me that these more human interactions would also make things faster. So at their encouraging, I devised a really simple plan: First, whenever someone emailed or texted me, I would suggest we jump on a call. Second, I kept a running “call list” of all the people I’d need to get in touch with over the course of my workweek. Whenever I had a free minute, I’d call the next person on it. Here’s how things went: THE UPSIDES In that week, I had fulfilling conversations that wouldn’t have been possible through typing alone. I helped one of my customers solve a thorny issue and ended up reassuring him about some of his career worries. I’d never have heard the stress in his voice by emailing. In another case, I caught up with a CEO friend, and after answering her main question, we went back and forth on other things, including a thoughtful conversation about her business model. What I found was that particularly for more nuanced discussions, the phone saved me time because neither of us had to be overly verbose to give context. Simply hearing somebody’s tone, as Smith had pointed out, made it easier to understand where someone stood and react accordingly. Quicker access to empathy really did lead to more efficiency. 84

THE DOWNSIDES There were obvious drawbacks, too, though. In addition to having to use actual emotions instead of emojis, I would often miss people when I tried to reach them. Phone-tag time can add up–but then again, you have to wait for the other person to respond in any form asynchronous communication. In fact, I found that I would often get calls back sooner than responses to emails. I think this is partly just because we’re all deluged in emails, but non-spam phone calls are increasingly rare. So the less people use the phone for ordinary work-related conversations, the more useful it may even become. So while I placed more calls over the course of the week than actually led to live phone conversations, the dozen or so that I did have not only saved me time but also gave me a better sense of purpose and humanity. That doesn’t sound like a productivity booster, but in retrospect it was: I was able to help people–more often and more quickly–in a way I couldn’t through sterile emails. And in the cases of talking to customers, calling helped me build better relationships for my business.

WHAT I’M STICKING WITH My call list isn’t going anywhere. I’ve been able to turn walks to work and Ubers to meetings into productive time. This had a secondary benefit that my future self will be grateful for: I was no longer looking down at my phone, straining my neck. In fact, I’ve now absorbed my call list into my to-do list. Alongside reminders to send out proposals and organize internal meetings, I have notes on whom to call, what the call is about, and how we got connected in the first place: “Call Jim about career advice, introduced via LinkedIn.” This helps me break out of just defaulting to email, and remember all the other modes of communication I might be forgetting. The phone may not be the newest collaboration tool out there, but I was surprised at how effective I found it after a week of forcing myself to become more “phone-prone.” Sure, I couldn’t express myself using virtual smiley faces that way, but I was able to be more authentic–which doesn’t just lead to better relationships, but can help you tap into them more productively, too.

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FACEBOOK’S OCULUS WOOS VIRTUAL REALITY GAME MAKERS WITH MILLIONS Buying into the future of virtual reality

By Queenie Wong

Facebook-owned Oculus wants game makers to buy into the future of virtual reality, but for some developers, creating content for a smaller audience is also a gamble. Despite all the hype surrounding the technology, virtual reality headsets aren’t flying off the shelves as quickly as some analysts expected. Oculus has been putting its money where its mouth is by funding developers ready to get into the game. “Developers get so incredibly geeked out by technology that selling them on VR is the easiest part of my job. That leaves only the business,” said Oculus’ Vice President of Content Jason Rubin in an interview. When the Oculus Rift virtual reality headset was released in March 2016, only 30 VR titles were available. Now more than 500 titles have been released. In July, Oculus announced that “MARVEL Powers United VR” — a multi-player game that allows users to step into the shoes of popular comic book characters, such as The Hulk and Captain Marvel — would be available in 2018. The tech firm also released “Echo Arena” and “Lone Echo,” games that let consumers experience movement in zero gravity. Those games were fully funded by Oculus. Many developers, though, are willing to invest their own money to create these immersive environments and learn about the technology, Rubin said. About 70 out of more than 500 titles have some Oculus funding, he said. About a third of the 70 titles are fully funded by Oculus. “We’re putting money into it, and (developers) stand to make money and also to learn about VR,” Rubin said. In October, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said that the company would commit another $250 million to fund VR content, bringing the total to $500 million. “We feel really comfortable that now is the time to push VR into second gear and kind of reach a broader audience,” Rubin said. Beyond funding, developing games in virtual reality also comes with design challenges. Glen Egan, president and CEO of Sanzaru, which developed “MARVEL Powers United VR,” said that in a traditional game, “the camera and the way it communicates with the player can be constantly controlled.” But with virtual reality putting the player in a first-person perspective, he or she has more freedom to look around, and designers need to take this into account. 86

In “MARVEL Powers United VR,” creating a system that maps a player’s motion onto an avatar of a superhero within the game isn’t as simple as it looks. “This behavior is actually very complicated, and the challenge comes from having to map regular humans onto very different sized super heroes: Rocket Raccoon has a relatively small shoulder width, but Hulk’s shoulder width is immense,” he said. Still, the amount of games available is smaller than what consumers are used to, and the cost of a headset and high-end computer are making people think twice about a purchase, analysts say. “I think the hype is somewhat justified because I do believe it’s a future computing platform. But I also think, too, that the products that we have today and all the software and services is really just step one in a lead up to a mass market use of VR,” said Brian Blau, an analyst at Gartner. And some video game makers aren’t willing to take the risk yet, despite experimenting with the technology. “They’ve likely got to invest quite a bit of money into any particular title, and they need to get returns on it,” Blau said. “And today, the situation is there’s not enough game players in any one category to sustain those big-budget titles.” Zuckerberg has also acknowledged it could take five to 10 years before virtual reality reaches the masses.

This year, the augmented reality and virtual reality market is expected to reach $13.9 billion worldwide, according to the International Data Corporation. By 2020, the market intelligence firm estimates that spending on AR and VR will grow to $143.3 billion. But as it tries to reach the masses, Oculus’ foray into virtual reality has been a bumpy ride. Facebook bought Oculus in 2014 for $2 billion and shelled out another $1 billion for employee retention bonuses and other deals. Since then, Oculus has faced shipment delays, a leadership shuffle, the departure of a co-founder and an intellectual property theft trial. Oculus recently dropped the price of its Rift headset and Touch controllers from $598 to $399 for six weeks, fueling speculation that the company was in trouble. The tech firm decided to bundle the Rift and Touch for $499 after the sale ends. While Rubin acknowledged that the company has made mistakes along the way, he said that bringing on more content to virtual reality is going as planned. “Eventually, the growing pains of going small to big is going to cause a lot of interesting things to happen,” Rubin said. “None of those things have anything to do with the long-term game plan as far as the hardware itself goes.”

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THE URBAN HUSTLE

H&M Studioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s AW17 Collection By bazaar staff

Fashion lovers worldwide know and love the Autumn/Winter season for its endless possibilities. Darker hues can often elongate a silhouette in a flattering sense, or add a bit of mystery to your overall look. And of course, we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget about layering: a delicate art that allows you to tap into your inner stylist and create the perfect self-curated look to achieve ultimate chic.

As temperatures drop ever so slightly to usher in Kuwait’s surprisingly icy weather and shorter days lingering from November till February, the release of H&M Studio’s AW17 collection is spot on to help us achieve all of our cozy weather style goals! What better than knowing that fashionable options are readily available, ready to wear and crafted for your individuality in so many locations around Kuwait? And what’s most exciting about this year’s collection is the mood board influence of all things we love about fall for both the men’s and women’s lines: New York City and the urban hustle and bustle for the ladies, and the rustic, earthiness of the woods for the gentlemen. “Creating a clash between traditional menswear and the athleticism of mountaineering emphasizes the notion of quality as the new accent in fashion. So there’s not only the contrast in materials, but special attention is also paid to balancing new, modern silhouettes with classics,” says Andreas Löwenstam, H&M’s Menswear Head of Design, when pressed about opinions towards the AW17 Men’s line. Either way, thoughts of pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin patches, powerwalking and power lunches and tapping maple syrup from a tree translated into fashion makes us giddy to our very core. H&M head of design and creative director Pernilla Wohlfahrt agrees with our excitement, which is why when we asked her for her two cents on this year’s stellar collection, she excitedly obliged. “This collection is all about tailoring, enhancing the female silhouette. While there are ultra-feminine details, we’ve combined them with street or punk influences for a hard-edged yet sophisticated result,” she says of the women’s collection. Her other thoughts? Let’s just say we’re excited to rock the urban rustic look on Kuwait’s stylish streets this winter. What makes the H&M Studio AW17 Men’s and Women’s collections different? How are they similar? The H&M Studio AW17 collections have completely different inspirations. While the womenswear collection is all about the vibrancy and innovativeness of New York City, the menswear is inspired by mountaineering; but they share an emphasis on tailoring and contrasting the traditional with the new, plus a refined color palette that relies on black and navy with pops of white and bright colors. What is it about the fast-paced NYC vibe that exudes Autumn/Winter to you? We were very much inspired by the whirlwind energy and creativity of New York City, which anyone can feel just by walking down the street. We were in constant awe of the architecture, the street style, the graffiti art all around town and, of course, the people. And in some ways, Autumn/Winter feels more like the season where newness happens and time speeds up – after a summer holiday, autumn kicks in and then it’s already the turn of the new year – so all together, the proverbial “Autumn in New York” was the ideal reference for us.

Pernilla Wohlfahrt, Head of Design and Creative Director at H&M What are the key trends that make up the H&M Studio AW17 collection? For AW 2017, it’s about urban sophistication; blending graffiti prints with menswear checks, for example, or, the merging of different technical and traditional fabrics in a garment to express a fearless attitude. We were trying to capture New York City’s vibrancy, strength and universal style, and apply that to a modern wardrobe. Tailoring is also key, but for a woman’s silhouette. This applies not only to trouser suits, but also dresses, shirting, knits and more. There’s a neatness to all the pieces, plus ultra-feminine details to balance it out, along with street or punk references to add in the mix. The result is hardedged yet sophisticated, as well. How do the fabrics in this collection work to accommodate the Middle Eastern Autumn/ Winter temperatures? The fabrics in this collection work to accommodate the climate in the Middle East during Autumn and Winter by being natural and breathable, as in the

case of wool, but there is also a lot of satin and chiffon, which are light and airy and can be easily layered underneath other fabrics if the temperatures do drop. Stretch twill is also a versatile fabric that works in many different climates. What are your personal favorite pieces from this collection? It’s always hard to choose, but I love the oversized hooded parka-poncho hybrid in the checked print and faux fur trim. It’s so tough yet cozy and you can literally throw it over anything and still look cool. The dresses are also important pieces. They follow the curves of the female body, but also might have a graffiti print or strong, structural elements. Nothing is too precious, which I think comes with the punk attitude we were channeling.

The H&M AW17 collection will be available in Grand Avenue - The Avenues from September 14, 2017. Follow H&M on Facebook and Instagram @HM. 89

ASK YOURSELF THESE 5 QUESTIONS BEFORE DECIDING ON A LEADERSHIP STYLE

To develop a leadership style that’s authentic to you, let it take shape organically By Ximena Vengoechea

First-time managers often ask themselves how to develop a leadership style that suits them: “Who should I model myself after? What kind of leader should I be?” It’s great to think critically about your approach to managing others, particularly when you’re new to it, but these questions won’t exactly help you. That’s because they assume that leadership is something you try on and show off, a “style” that’s curated and intentional. But especially in the beginning, your style will be based far less on mirroring others’ habits and behaviors and far more on instinct and intuition. And that’s not necessarily a bad thing. A better starting point for developing an effective, authentic leadership style is simply to ask yourself, “Who am I, and what do I believe in?” Lofty? Yes. But answering this question tells you a lot more about who you are as a leader than you might think. Leading well isn’t about acting a certain way; it’s about being true to your core values and embodying them in your work–just as you did as an individual contributor. Here are five better questions to help you identify a leadership style that lines up with who you already are. 1. HOW DO I LIKE TO HELP PEOPLE? Think of the last few times you’ve helped others on your team. When did you jump in and lend a hand? Why then, and what did you contribute? If your instinct is to let others learn on their own and rush to their aid only in times of crisis, it’s likely that will be your instinct as a leader, too. Are you always looking for ways to help others improve, giving advice and feedback freely? Then your ideal leadership style may be more about active coaching, rather than trial by fire. Neither one is necessarily “better” than the other; the right approach for you just depends on your personality. 2. WHAT WAS MY FAVORITE MANAGER LIKE? Think of the best managers you’ve had over the course of your career. Which traits of theirs did you most admire? If you loved having a hands-on manager, your instinct may lead you to be more hands-on, too. Valuing hands-on guidance means you’re more likely to offer hands-on guidance to others–and do it well. 3. WHAT WAS MY LEAST FAVORITE MANAGER LIKE? Now think of the worst managers you’ve had: What traits of theirs did you most detest? I once had a 90

manager who couldn’t keep anything confidential among his team, which did nothing but stir the pot. You can bet I vowed to never backchannel complaints among teammates after that experience; instead, I encourage my team members to first address any complaints directly among one another and try to reach a resolution that way. The things that bothered you the most as somebody else’s direct report may be the same things you instinctively turn away from once you become a manager yourself. 4. WHAT MAKES ME FEEL FULFILLED? Think back to that last time you felt fulfilled professionally. What was the scenario that led to that? Perhaps it was the visibility you gained by working on a particular project, or maybe it was just about learning a new skill on the job. These are likely the opportunities you will seek out for your team, too, because recognition and learning are clearly important to you. 5. HOW IMPORTANT TO ME ARE SOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS AT WORK? Do you emphasize your social ties around the office? If as an individual contributor you really loved impromptu lunches and happy hours with your colleagues, guess

what? You may become the type of leader whose management style is based on social trust and belonging. If, on the other hand, you’ve tended to value results above all else, you may naturally lead a more results-driven team. Again, neither approach is categorically better than the other; you just need to adopt the one that matches whatever your authentic preferences have been prior to becoming a leader. These five things combined are what make you the type of leader you are–not the TED Talks you watch, nor the books or Fast Company articles you read (not even this one!). The truth is that your leadership style is already inside you. Your values as an individual team member simply come to life in a different way as a manager; the difference is just that you’re pushing others to fulfill those values, not just yourself. If you take an inventory of your work habits, values, and priorities and don’t like what you see, though, don’t worry. Change is possible, but takes time. Start small. Don’t try to reinvent yourself entirely. Build up your strengths and look for areas to supplement them. Adapt your approach depending on the situation or the direct report you’re trying to coach or help through a tight spot. But whatever you do, don’t try to be someone you’re not. That style doesn’t look good on anyone–especially not leaders.

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OF MESS AND MOXIE

THE LATE SHOW

By Jen Hatmaker

By Michael Connelly

New York Times bestselling author, Big Sister Emeritus, and Chief BFF Jen Hatmaker returns with another round of hilarious tales, shameless honesty, and hope for the woman who has forgotten her moxie. In this highly anticipated new book, beloved author Jen Hatmaker parlays her own triumphs and tragedies into a sigh of relief for all normal, fierce women everywhere. Whether it’s the time she drove to the wrong city for a fourthgrade field trip (“Why are we in San Antonio?”) or the way she learned to forgive (God was super clear: Pray for this person every day, which was the meanest thing He ever said to me. I was furious.), she offers a reminder to those of us who sometimes hide in the car eating crackers that we do have the moxie to get back up and get back out. We can choose to live undaunted “in the moment” no matter what the moments hold, and lead vibrant, courageous, gracefilled lives.

Introducing Renee Ballard, a fierce young detective fighting to prove herself on the LAPD's toughest beat, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Michael Connelly. Renee Ballard works the night shift in Hollywood--also known as the Late Show--beginning many investigations but finishing none, as each morning she turns everything over to the day shift. A once up-and-coming detective, she's been given this beat as punishment after filing a complaint against a supervisor. But one night she catches two assignments she doesn't want to part with: the brutal beating of a woman left for dead in a parking lot and the killing of a young woman in a nightclub shooting. Ballard is determined not to give up at dawn. Against orders and her partner's wishes, she works both cases by day while maintaining her shift by night. As the investigations entwine, they pull her closer to her own demons

THE LYING GAME By Ruth Ware

On a cool June morning, a woman is walking her dog in the idyllic coastal village of Salten along a tidal estuary known as the Reach. Before she can stop him, the dog charges into the water to retrieve what first appears to be a wayward stick, but to her horror, turns out to be something much more sinister. The next morning, three women in and around London—Fatima, Thea, and Isabel—receive the text they had always hoped would NEVER come, from the fourth in their formerly inseparable clique, Kate, that says“I need you.” The four girls were best friends at Salten, a boarding school set near the cliffs of the English Channel. Each different in their own way, the four became inseparable and were notorious for playing The Lying Game, telling lies at every turn to both fellow boarders and faculty, with varying states of serious and flippant nature that were disturbing enough to ensure that everyone steered clear of them.

READY OR NOT!

By Michelle Tam

From the James Beard Award nominated creators of Nom Nom Paleo, the wildly popular blog, app, and New York Times bestselling cookbook, Ready or Not is here! You know how it is: some days, you're fired up and ready to cook; other days, you dread the thought of making dinner. More often than not, you find yourself floating somewhere between inspiration and desperation. What's a crazy busy (but kind of lazy) home cook to do? The answer: pick up this book. Ready or Not makes healthy Paleo home cooking a breeze, no matter if there's time to prepare or just minutes to spare. Whether you're a fastidious planner or a last-minute improviser, you'll find plenty of deliciously nourishing options, from makeahead feasts to lightningfast leftover makeovers. Presented in Nom Nom Paleo's deliriously fun comic book style, Ready or Not makes Paleo cooking easy, no matter how much time you have.

CHASING EXCELLENCE By Ben Bergeron

CrossFit trainer Ben Bergeron has helped build the world's fittest athletes, but he's not like other coaches. He believes that greatness is not for the elite few; that winning is a result, not a goal; and that character, not talent, is what makes a true champion. His powerful philosophy can help anyone excel at all aspects of life. Using the dramatic competition between the top contenders at the 2016 Reebok CrossFit Games as a background, Ben explores the step-by-step process of achieving excellence and the unique set of positive character traits necessary for leveling up to world-class. The mindset and methodology that have produced some of the greatest athletes in the world's most gruelling sport can work equally well for golfers, lawyers, artists, anyone who's willing to commit totally to becoming better than the best. By Chasing Excellence, you'll discover how extraordinary you can be.

Source: www.amazon.co.uk

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UNO BOLT ELECTRIC UNICYCLE

TYPEWRITER GUNS

DATORBOX GAMING SYSTEM

BELL & ROSS BR-X1 BLACK TITANIUM WATCH

FENDER FRONT ROW LEGEND ESQUIRE

ELITE X1 EVEREST POOL TABLE

The Uno Bolt Electric Unicycle, makes riding as easy as leaning in the direction you want to go. Its electric powertrain gives it a top speed of 22 mph and a range of 25 miles per charge, and its compact body and light weight make it easy to move around. It keeps you visible at night with a powerful LED flood light on the front and twin LEDs on the rear, its all-terrain tire handles rough roads with ease, and the integrated parking stand means you don't need to find a wall when you're done riding.

The Bell & Ross BR-X1 Black Titanium Watch is a study in contrasts. Its striking gray sapphire dial gives you a view of the intricate automatic movement at work, yet sits inside a stout 45mm titanium case wrapped in a ceramic bezel. It has traditional time hands, a date window at 6 o'clock, and a 30-minute timer at 9, with a central Chrono seconds hand. Water resistant down to 100 meters, it's finished with a woven black rubber strap and is limited to just 250 pieces.

If it's true that "the pen is mightier than the sword," then each of these Typewriter Guns might have an extra level of influence. Created by Canadian artist Eric Nado, each of these non-working weapons is made using a vintage typewriter to form a series that Nado has dubbed "Mitra-Lettres." From the classic Black Remington to the colorful Orange Underwood or Yellow Tippa, each thought-provoking piece of art makes for a truly unique and beautiful item that is sure to spark conversation.

The Hollywood Bowl has hosted some of the biggest acts in music history over its 95-year life. From Sinatra to The Beatles, the Bowl has hosted a who's-who of music royalty. Not far away in Fullerton, Fender has been producing amps and guitars that have become synonymous with the sound of rock-nroll. The Front Row Legend Esquire brings the legacy of the Bowl and Fender together in one guitar. Made from the original Hollywood Bowl bleachers, each Front Row Esquire features a seat number and weathered patina with a thin satin protective finish.

The Datorbox Gaming System is a PC in a retro-styled box. Intel Core i5 or i7 processors and Nvidia GTX 1060 GPUs let it handle 4K video and demanding VR apps with ease, and a combination of HDD and SSD storage ensure quick loading times. Measuring just over a foot long, under 10 inches deep, and less than three inches tall, it will fit on nearly any desk, and its Saturn-inspired fan grille, bulb-laden front panel and handcrafted build lend it a sense of permanence that's hard to find elsewhere.

With a transparent glass top set atop a glass base, the Elite X1 Everest Pool Table is an impressive piece of engineering. The playing surface is made using Vitrik, a fine mesh embedded in the compound that replicated the rolling resistance of felt and provides some shock absorption for the glass underneath. Global suede from Warwick covers the bumpers, while integrated LED lighting lets you keep playing well after the sun goes down. Available exclusively in an 8' x 4' configuration and limited to just five per year.

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THE NEW PORSCHE PANAMERA COURAGE CHANGES EVERYTHING By bazaar staff

Forget all of your existing notions about a classic saloon car, as the new Porsche Panamera is here to change your perception about comfort, performance, luxury and efficiency. Long gone are the stuffy, oversized, and outdated styles of saloon cars of days past, and enter the sleek, elegant silhouette of the new Panamera models.

The new Panamera models are imagined with the Porsche aesthetic at the core. Think a dynamic sports car, but with the comfort of four luxurious seats. Imagine the inimitable Porsche silhouette and performance, perfectly packaged in the form of the opulent Panamera. That’s precisely how we felt when we enjoyed this beauty on the road last month in Kuwait. We started off the day with business in mind, and the Panamera quietly and elegantly glided across Kuwait City’s magnanimous cityscape. A meeting at the cultural center, to discussing issue outlines at Souq Sharq, and then it was all about switching from ‘normal’ driving mode to ‘sports’ mode as the work day came to an end. Après work is all about fun, and with the Panamera’s sporting spirit zooming down the highway, we made our way to the chalet for a gathering with the best of friends. Perhaps what we love most about the new Panamera is how the courageous Porsche engineers have successfully found the perfect balance between performance and comfort, dynamics and efficiency, career and family. All of this, while still remaining true to Porsche’s DNA, and it all begins when you settle into the plush seats, yet you spot the ignition lock on the left and the rev counter in the middle. The new Porsche Panamera, redeveloped from the ground up, is a sports car and luxury saloon in one. Its engines and transmission were re-engineered, the chassis perfected, and the display and operating concept interpreted for the future with multi-touch controls. On the race circuit in a made-to-measure suit Just like the overall concept of the new Panamera, which recently enabled a new lap record of 7 minutes 38 seconds for a four-door car on the legendary NürburgringNordschleife circuit, the chassis also combines the ride comfort of a luxury saloon and the performance of a genuine sports car. This was enabled by a perfectly tuned suspension concept, innovative mechatronic systems such as an adaptive air suspension with new three-chamber technology and electronic damper control (Porsche Active Suspension Management PASM), the further developed Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control Sport (PDCC Sport) system including Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus) and a new electromechanical steering system. The integrated Porsche 4D Chassis Control system analyzes the current driving condition in real time and enables optimized and coordinated use of all systems for even better handling. New V6 and V8 twin-turbo engines with ample power and full-bodied sound A Porsche has always impressed with more than just power; its efficiency is equally important. To make the new Panamera even more efficient, all of the second generation engines have been redesigned. The engines were made more powerful while improving their fuel economy and reducing emissions. All Panamera models are equipped with a permanent, fully variable all-wheel drive system (Porsche Traction Management / PTM) and a new eight-speed Porsche dual-clutch transmission (PDK). New levels of comfort, connectivity and safety Digitalization of the automobile industry is changing [Continued...]

mobility more intensively and faster than ever. New display and control concepts, more intelligent assistance systems and continually faster and more powerful onboard electronics are leading to new levels of comfort, convenience, connectivity with the outside world and safety. The new Panamera is a reflection of this trend; it is by far the most digitalized and networked model in the Porsche model range. Functionality and easy interaction in the Porsche Advanced Cockpit The typical Porsche interior has been reinterpreted in a future-oriented way for the new Panamera. Black panel surfaces and interactive displays combine the clear visuality and intuitive user interfaces of smartphones and tablets with the practical requirements for controlling the car. Classic hard keys and conventional instruments have been reduced significantly. In their place, touch sensitive panels and individually configurable displays dominate in the new Porsche Advanced Cockpit – with great benefits for the driver and the front and rear passengers. Next generation assistance systems The Panamera is equipped with many standard and optional assistance systems, which make life while driving more convenient and safer. The key new systems include Night Vision Assist. It utilizes a thermal imaging camera to detect people and large animals and displays a color highlighted warning indicator in the cockpit. If the optional new LED matrix headlights with 84 image points are selected, people beyond the visual range of the dipped beam headlight are also illuminated briefly if they are in the computed driving corridor, allowing the driver to react even faster. Chassis The broad spread between performance and comfort sets the standards in the luxury segment. New features include rear axle steering, three-chamber air suspension, the electromechanical roll stabilization system Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control Sport (PDCC Sport) with Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus) as well as networking of all chassis systems via 4D Chassis Control. Features Standard: 19-inch (4S and 4S Diesel) and 20-inch wheels (Turbo), LED headlights and LED headlights including Porsche Dynamic Light System (Turbo), LED rear lights, rain sensor, automatic boot lid, Porsche Communication Management (PCM) with online navigation and Porsche Connect Plus (online services and app networking with smartphone), 150-watt sound system, key- less engine starting system, part-leather seats (4S) or all-leather upholstery (Turbo).

The new Porsche Panamera is available at Porsche Centre Kuwait, Behbehani Motors Company. Call 1870 870 or visit www.porschekuwait.com for more information. For the latest updates on social media, follow Porsche Centre Kuwait on Instagram @PorscheCentreKuwait and Facebook: PorscheCentreKuwait. Photography by Yousef Al Nasser, Instagram @YousefCam. 98

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Panamera 4S

Engine

Panamera Turbo

Type V6 twin-turbo V8 twin-turbo No. of cylinders 6 8 Valves/cylinder 4 4 Displacement 2,894 cm3 3,996 cm3 Bore 84.5 mm 86.0 mm Stroke 86.0 mm 86.0 mm Max. power output

324 kW (440 hp)

404 kW (550 hp)

at engine speed

5,650 – 6,600 rpm

5,750 – 6,000 rpm

Max. torque 550 Nm 770 Nm at engine speed

1,750 – 5,500 rpm

1,960 – 4,500 rpm

Max. output per litre

111.7 kW/I (151.7 hp/l)

101.0 kW/l (137.5 hp/l)

Compression ratio 10.5:1 10.1:1 Maximum engine speed

6,800 rpm

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bazaar music

DARK DAYS & CANAPÉS

COZY TAPES VOL. 2: TOO COZY by A$AP Mob

By Queens of the Stone Age

Recently, Ghostpoet returned with ‘Immigrant Boogie’, an examination of one immigrant’s journey across the sea in search of better times. Now, Obaro Ejimiwe has announced his new album Dark Days & Canapés, produced by Leo Abrahams, known for his work with Brian Eno and Jon Hopkins, and delves further into the guitardriven sound initiated on 2015’s Shedding Skin. Speaking of his work with Leo and others, Obaro said: “There’s a sort of life-force that Leo and the other musicians brought to this record, and that was crucial. I want people to listen to the songs and be able to say, ‘So Isn’t just me then? Phew”.

After months upon months of speculation, New York City rap collective A$AP Mob and A$AP Rocky’s creative agency, AWGE announced their follow-up to Cozy Tapes Vol. 1. Thankfully, that wasn’t the only bit of good news we received from the clique, which is composed of rappers like Rocky, A$AP Ferg, A$AP Twelvyy, A$AP Ant and A$AP Nast. Next up for eventful releases will be the release of Ferg’s Still Striving mixtape. So far, the mixtape is supported by the singles “Plain Jane,” the Remy Ma-assisted “East Coast” and “Aw Yeah,” the latter featuring a guest verse from Lil Yachty.

Queens of the Stone Age released a diabolical new rocker, "The Evil Has Landed," from their upcoming album Villains. The track opens with a spry blues metal groove and Josh Homme singing in a falsetto that sounds both sweet and sinister. As the song pulses forward, the blown-out guitars of "The Evil Has Landed" jump between crunchy riffing and psych-tinged freakouts, building slowly to the song's surprising conclusion, a classic rock & roll vamp with Homme sneering, "Here we come/ Get outta' the way/ Matters not/ What the people say." ‘The Evil Has Landed’ follows Villains track ‘The Way You Used to Do.’

by Ghostpoet

UNDER COVER By Motörhead

A new covers album is coming from Motörhead, comprised of the best cover songs from the legendary rock and roll band’s career. The upcoming record, Under Cöver, will also feature a never before heard version of David Bowie’s classic track “Heroes.” Along with creating some of rock and metal’s greatest original tracks in their four-decade career, Motörhead also released some amazing cover songs. The most famous is probably “Hellraiser,” which was originally cowritten by Ozzy Osbourne, Zakk Wylde and Lemmy Kilmister for Ozzy’s 1991 No More Tears album. The following year, “Hellraiser” was the lead single of Motörhead’s 1992 March ör Die album.

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CONCRETE AND GOLD By Foo Fighters

Dave Grohl has revealed some bits of information about the Foo Fighters upcoming album Concrete and Gold. The new album features appearances by the Bird and the Bee’s Inara George, the Kills’ Allison Mosshart, and saxophonist David Koz. Shawn Stockman, of Boyz II Men fame, also helped the band record the title track “Concrete and Gold,” by building a choir out of 30 vocal tracks. Grohl said that he planned to take a year off of music after the Foo Fighters’ 2015 tour, which ended after he broke his leg falling off the stage during a performance in Sweden. But six months into his self-assigned hiatus, he began writing the upcoming album.

VILLAINS

GIVE MORE LOVE

By Ringo Starr Ringo Starr celebrated his 77th birthday this year by announcing that his all-star new album Give More Love, his 19th solo album, would arrive this September. The 10-track LP is the Beatles drummer's first since 2015's Postcards from Paradise. In February, Starr revealed that he reteamed with his former Beatles bandmate Paul McCartney in the studio, with Eagles guitarist Joe Walsh, Starr's brother-in-law, also contributing to the session. It has now been revealed that the session resulted in "We're On the Road Again," which also features Edgar Winter and Steve Lukather. McCartney also appears on the Give More Love track "Show Me the Way".

Source: www.amazon.co.uk

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THE FOOD LOUNGE

Dining reimagined, at 360 MALL By bazaar staff

We have all spent countless hours at the mall. In Kuwait’s blistering summer heat, it is an especially appealing place given the sweet refuge of air conditioning. Inevitably, at some point or other during one’s malladventures you are bound to hear your stomach growl and realize it is time to eat. The last place on your mind to satiate this hunger, however, is that mall’s food court. If you’re a self-proclaimed gourmet or foodie then the food court is not just the last place you think of, it does not even come close to your radar! This is a place you begrudgingly go to when you are either pressed for time or you are on the move with a family of three small children who all want something different to eat. This is a place 102

with bright fluorescent lights, loud mall noises, white plastic chairs, and your typical fast-food selections. This is a place where décor, ambiance, and cuisine take a backseat to convenience and plastic. We can all agree that 360 MALL is stunning – it has a unifying luxury that blends together in tones of ivory, gold, and mahogany. However, their previous food court didn't quite fit in with the rest of the mall. This is why, when we first heard that 360 MALL was revamping their food court, we could not imagine what that entailed. What could be different? How could it possibly stand out from other regular food courts in Kuwait? The selection of restaurants, perhaps? So, dear readers, at 11:00 a.m. on a balmy Wednesday morning, we took the escalator up to the first floor of 360 MALL and arrived at their allnew Food Lounge to see for ourselves what these changes entailed. With one quick panning glance, the expected became the unexpected. Turning left after coming off the escalator,

the first thing we noticed was the the wide open space that lay before us. Rather than looking like a hallway of food stalls, the area opened up like a well-lit stage, and harsh right angles replaced with organic grooves and curves that seamlessly merged and mingled to deliver the sense of being in an expansive space. Previously, the lighting had shone down from static spots on the ceiling, causing half the area to lie in shadow and the other to bluntly absorb the light. Now, light fixtures all along the newly paneled ceiling bring warmth that streams throughout the entire area, illuminating everything while remaining gentle on the eyes. These changes mean that the Food Lounge has no particular beginning, as it seamlessly blends into the surrounding area. As we walked past the restaurants, we noticed that each tenant location was not only just revamped for a more spacious feel, but they also had refurbished the space to artfully blend into their surroundings and match the neighboring

restaurants – with tones and finishings that exude an air of fine rather than fast-casual dining concepts. Variety is of course not compromised, as places to grab a quick bite to eat include the likes of Marble Slab, China Garden, Chili Pepper, and Skillet, just to name a few. It does not stop there, however. Walking down this clean and spacious area, you eventually stroll towards the crown jewel of the new 360 MALL Food Lounge: The garden area. The off-white cobblestone pathways wind and turn through this lush green area as lamps hang low from the ceiling casting a warm light throughout. Earthy tones and dark wooden paneling compliment the vertical gardens and winding green vines to create an al fresco dining feel. It escapes your mind that you are in a mall at all, as you feel transported to the streets of Florence for an out-door in-door experience. French botanist Patrick Blanc’s vertical gardens (walls of greenery) are not just stunningly lush and beautiful, but they are very much alive and glistening with moisture. Then, in the center of the garden-themed seating, reaching 10 meters high, stands a dark and shimmering central waterfall that adds the sound of running water to complete the garden experience. Once you have taken in the beautiful scenery, you can then choose where to eat from a variety of options ranging from gourmet burgers, to allAmerican classics, New York City chocolate, and traditional grills. Walking along the pathways of dozens of new branches we suddenly realized that the Food Lounge was an experience in and of itself. Here, you could enjoy a relaxing meal in an almost serene-like ambiance. Another worthy point of mention is that the all new Food Lounge is practical as well as beautiful. Come here with your family and you have quick and easy access to the entertainment area just upstairs and the cinema around the corner. The new layout made it easy to scan the perimeter and see the 26 dining concepts, including fast food chains, full service restaurants, and confectionary stations available– something for every picky eater in the family. 360 MALL has succeeded in changing the reputation of the food court concept. By making sure that décor and sophistication were not lost to practicality, the Food Lounge has become a must-see destination rather than an obligation. Next time you are at the 360 MALL, take a walk along those cobblestone paths and experience fine-dining in the least expected place.

360 MALL is located off of the sixth ring road in Al-Zahraa, South Surra. For more information, please visit www.360mall.com, and follow them on Instagram @Mall360, and Facebook: 360 MALL. Photography by Yousef Al Nasser, @yousefcam on instagram. 103

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SWRLY is a modern take on the original swirly lens, the Petzval, created in 1840 by Josef Petzval. This lens design was one of the first portrait lenses and is characterized by a unique swirly bokeh effect. Many of the earliest photos (daguerreotypes, tintypes, etc.) were captured with Petzval lenses. The app simulates the Petzval lens — one of the first “portrait” lenses designed. It is defined by a sharp center and a surreal swirled blur around the edges and this app tries to simulate the effect precisely.

If you’re a DJ of some kind or even just somebody that loves to chop and skew music, this is a fun app to play around with musical pieces. It dissects a song into parts, which it applies to various tap pads. Then, you can one-shot, loop, or repeat the sound that is tied to the different pads at will. After 30 seconds of playtime though, you need to pay a small fee per each song you remix, so beware.

Another app this month for all you potential Fatboy Slims and Pete Tongs out there, BeatApp lets you record a voice message and mix it with a beat, add reverb, and even vinyl scratches, then share it in a chat app. Why would you need to do this? Well who said anything about need?! This certainly won’t help you to be more productive but it sure is a lot of fun. More so when you remix voice notes sent by friends.

Consider Cornea as some sort of a popularity assistant. It will “analyze” the photo you are planning to share and give you an estimate of how likely it is to become popular. It also comes up with a bunch of hashtags that are supposed to be relevant to your scene. While the two features we mentioned so far are kind of... weak, we have to say that the saving grace are the custom filters that this app provides, they really are top-notch and a ton of fun to play with.

Gratus is a different kind of reminder app. It doesn't do things like remind you to take out the garbage. Instead, it reminds you that life doesn't always suck. You fill the app with things that you appreciate. The app will then periodically show those to you as notifications. It also comes with categories for easier organization. The free version gets you the base app. The paid version unlocks more customization features. If you ever feel in a bit of a rut or demotivated, this could be a great app for you.

Flowx technically isn't new. However, the rebranding was dramatic enough for it to count this month. It's a weather app that focuses mostly on the radar. You can look at a variety of different weather phenomenon, including cloud cover, precipitation, temperature, wind, and more. You can also enable many of those layers simultaneously. The free version comes with the basics. You can get additional features if you go pro. Your options are to pay a small amount per year or a one-time payment of $4.99 (KD 1.5).

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bazaar movie night

The latest from the big screen playing in cinemas across Kuwait in September

AMERICAN MADE

Release Date: September 1st Theaters: Cinescape Kuwait-wide Genre: Action, Adventure Cast: Tom Cruise/Domhnall Gleeson/Sarah Wright Synopsis: Based on the life of Barry Seal, a former TWA pilot who became a drug smuggler in the 1980s and was recruited later on by the DEA to provide intelligence. Barry Seal (Tom Cruise), a TWA pilot, is recruited to provide reconnaissance on the burgeoning communist threat in Central America and soon finds himself in charge of one of the biggest covert CIA operations in the history of the United States. The operation spawns the birth of the Medellin cartel and almost brings down the Reagan White House.

WISH UPON

Release Date: September 1st Theaters: Cinescape Kuwait-wide Genre: Fantasy, Horror, Thriller Cast: Joey King/Ryan Phillippe/Ki Hong Lee Synopsis: Wish Upon is a supernatural horror film directed by John R. Leonetti, starring Joey King, Ki Hong Lee, Sydney Park, Elisabeth Rohm and Ryan Phillippe. Jonathan Shannon (Phillippe) gives his 17-year-old daughter Clare (King) an old music box that promises to grant its owner seven wishes. Clare becomes seduced by its dark powers when her life starts to improve with each wish. Everything seems perfect until she realizes that every wish she makes causes the people who are closest to her to die in violent and elaborate ways.

CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS: THE FIRST EPIC WIND RIVER Release Date: September 1st MOVIE Release Date: September 1st Theaters: Cinescape Kuwait-wide Genre: Animation, Comedy Cast: Kevin Hart/Thomas Middleditch/Ed Helms Synopsis: Based on the bestselling book series, and boasting an A-list cast of comedy superstars headed by Kevin Hart and Ed Helms, DreamWorks Animation brings audiences the long-awaited global movie event, Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie. This subversive comedy for the entire family tells the story of two imaginative pranksters named George and Harold, who hypnotize their principal into thinking he's a ridiculously enthusiastic, incredibly dimwitted superhero named Captain Underpants.

Theaters: Cinescape Kuwait-wide Genre: Action, Crime Cast: Kelsey Asbille/Jeremy Renner/Julia Jones Synopsis: Hang onto the edge of your seats for this thrilling and highly engrossing plot. Wind River tells the story of U.S. Fish & Wildlife agent Cory Lambert who discovers a body in the rugged wilderness of the Wind River Indian Reservation. In this movie, The FBI sends in rookie agent Jane Banner, but sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unprepared for the difficulties created by the oppressive weather and isolation of the harsh Wyoming winter. When she employs Cory as a tracker, the two venture deep into a world ravaged by violence and the elements.

IT COMES AT NIGHT

THE GLASS CASTLE

Release Date: September 7th Theaters: Cinescape Kuwait-wide Genre: Drama, Horror Cast: Joel Edgerton/Christopher Abbott/Carmen Ejogo Synopsis: Following a man (Joel Edgerton) as he learns that the evil stalking his family home may be only a prelude to horrors that come from within. Secure within a desolate home as an unnatural threat terrorizes the world, the tenuous domestic order he has established with his wife and son is put to the ultimate test with the arrival of a desperate young family seeking refuge. Despite the best intentions of both families, paranoia and mistrust boil over as the horrors outside creep ever-closer.

Release Date: September 7th Theaters: Cinescape Kuwait-wide Genre: Biography, Drama Cast: Brie Larson/Woody Harrelson/Naomi Watts Synopsis: The Glass Castle is a heartwarming film based on a memoir. Four siblings must learn to take care of themselves as their responsibilityaverse, free-spirited parents both inspire and inhibit them. When sober, the children's brilliant and charismatic father captured their imagination, teaching them physics, geology and how to embrace life fearlessly. But when he drank, he was dishonest and destructive. Meanwhile, their mother abhorred the idea of domesticity, and didn't want to take on the work of raising a family.

For more details on movie timings and the cinema nearest you, visit: Sky Cinema: www.skycinemaskw.com or Facebook: Sky Cinemas Kuwait *Above programs are subject to change without prior notice. 106

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bazaar goes dining

EM SHERIF

Gourmet Lebanese cuisine, done to perfection By bazaar staff

Walking down the wide set alley-way between the Palms Hotel and Arabella, you eventually end up at the azure sandy beach leading to the Gulf. At this corner, when turning to look to your right, you are taken aback by high walls washed in baroque blue and sporting a delicately small sign, hanging from the side, that reads: “Em Sherif”. This experience may sound a little Alice-in-wonderland magical, yet for us bazaarites, walking through those heavy wooden doors, we had actually entered a culinary, magical world. When you first walk into Em Sherif, you find yourself stunned by an ornate environment drowned in light and luxury. Similar to that of an antique, oriental mansion, moods of regality are evoked with high intricate ceilings, adorned with chandeliers. Light pours through the arched windows and playfully bounces off of the mirrored table-tops, and silver cutlery creates a shimmer and shine throughout the open space. The waiters, dressed to impress in their bow ties, gracefully glide through the restaurant while soft old-arabic music plays in the background. Almost everything is set in different moods of blue that mimic the sea view, inviting feelings of warmth. One thing is clear, Em Sherif is doing décor differently by moving away from the cookie-cutter style of your average Lebanese restaurant, and bringing lavish opulence to culture and history. Décor is not the only thing Em Sherif is doing differently. The restaurant is reservation-only and offers a set menu. We know what you must be thinking; how 108

can a Lebanese restaurant work off of a set menu? Yet this alarm and bewilderment is immediately soothed and settled once you know why it is that a set menu was chosen. Em Sherif was founded by Mirielle Hayek, a Lebanese restaurateur and talented chef who, upon persistent request of her family and friends, first opened the concept in Beirut in 2011. Naming the restaurant after her son, Mirielle Hayek (or “Em Sherif”) decided to incorporate a set menu concept because she wanted to replicate the experience you have when you go to your grandmother’s house on a lazy Friday afternoon, and she feeds you whatever she cooked and whatever is at home. This is what is so delightful about Em Sherif, this fine establishment takes tradition and breathes magic into it. We were just getting comfortable in our seats as the first act was served. The attentive and elegantly dressed staff streamed out with plates upon plates of our favorite cold mezzeh: Fattouch, Tabbouleh, Kabis

Mehchi (stuffed pickles), Salatit Malfouf (cabbage salad), Labneh Bil Joz (labneh with shredded almonds), Bourghol Bi Banadura (Bulgur wheat with tomatoes), and so on and so forth. Every dish is displayed and garnished so beautifully that eating them felt like a crime. This is why when the waiters offered to serve the mezzeh on our plates, we did not refuse. Let’s talk about two things: quality and hummus. Quality: Em Sherif’s cold mezzeh tasted as though the produce has been freshly picked from a garden in their backyard. So much so that we were tempted to dress in camouflage and uncover this secret garden. Hummus: they say that you can judge a Lebanese restaurant by its hummus. If this is the case, then Em Sherif is hitting the nail on the head. The hummus was indescribably smooth and had been evidently freshly prepared. A few forkfuls into our starters and we knew why Em Sherif was brimming with people. The second act arrives: a warm mezzeh consisting

of Balila, Sawda Djej, Kreidis Meshwi, and Fattet Batenjan. Each dish was an explosion of flavor that met the fine balance between ingenuity and tradition. The Kreidis Meshwi (grilled shrimp) was perfectly battered and grilled to give that smoked flavor without compromising moisture. The Fattet Batenjan (Eggplant Fatteh) was a wonderful bowl of perfectly grilled eggplant hidden in a rich and creamy yogurt and topped with bits of fried bread that created the perfect mix of smooth and crispy. Each dish of the cold and hot mezzeh sang its own tune while still being part of an orchestra of flavors. Enter, the main act: the meat. This, dear readers, is where we knew why Mirielle Hayek’s friends and family had convinced her to share her food with the world. While the Kebab was succulent, tender, and exploding in flavor, the Taouk was marinated to perfection and cooked to retain all of its moisture. The fluffy white garlic dip and warm French fries combined with these meats to form a holy matrimony on our forks. In the center of our table stood Tabekh Em Sherif or Em Sherif’s dish of the day. In our case, we tried the chicken and artfully prepared Kebbeh on a mountain of rice (slow cooked in homemade chicken stock) and doused in creamy yoghurt sauce. One, two, three helpings later we leaned back in our chairs and sighed with relief. Now for the closing act: the sweets. The sugary spread included something to satisfy everyone; Meghli, Bouza (ice cream), Um Ali, and Biscuit au Chocolat to just name a few. The Ghazalieh became the center of our attention as the traditional sugar candy is beautifully wrapped around a soft rose flavored ice cream turned on its head to form an upside down ice cream cone, which we devoured in minutes. The dishes were flawlessly selected to complement each other and deliver a balance of flavor and texture. The warmth of the Um Ali was contrasted by the tart coldness of the pomegranate gelatin dessert. If one dish was smooth, rich, and creamy, then another was deep fried to a golden crisp that gives you that satisfying crunch. When the last of the Um Ali left our plates, we sat back both satiated and satisfied, and celebrated the grand four-part performance that was our lunch. Assuming that our experience could not be more perfect, we found out that, had we come for dinner (which starts daily at 8:00pm) we would have dined with live traditional music! Sipping on our hot White Coffee, we came to two unanimous consensuses: That Em Sherif is Lebanese gourmet done to perfection, and that this little gem of restaurant is perfect for special occasions. The set menu is a blessing in disguise for those large Birthday dinners where twenty odd minutes are spent debating what to order. Alleviating this stress means you can simply sit back and enjoy the people you are with, the glamorous décor, and the live music while waiting for your food. Once you sink your teeth into those warm little manou’shehs, you’ll know you’ve made the right decision. Em Sherif is located at The Palms Hotel in Bida’a. For more information and reservations, please call 9097 7997 or 2208 5717 or follow them on Instagram @ EmSherifKuwait. 109

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HOW WE FOUND THE FOUNDRY

By bazaar staff

After returning from our respective vacations, we had each decided to, in turn, maintain a healthier lifestyle and detox from all the decadence we’d imposed onto our bodies over break. But sometimes, a little compromise is in order. That’s exactly how we felt the day we craved something we could sink our teeth into for lunch. Enter The Foundry: a place that bazaarites past have had experience with, but this generation hadn’t really tried – so, it was a unanimous choice – The Foundry it was, at last. Here’s the recap on what we ordered: My tastes are simple. I like a good roast beef sandwich, but I also despise deli meat. I like my meat to be real, so to speak – and had always heard volumes about The Foundry’s classic roast beef sandwiches, and the fact that their roast beef is in fact homemade and sourced from the real deal with juicy, thick cuts. So with a lot of trust and gusto, I decided to go for it. When swiping through their menu, I noticed two options that were almost identical: The Foundry Roast Beef, made with edamame hummus, and the Roast Beef Classic, prepped with mustard, rocket leaves and cheese. I'm a big fan of all of those things, so this was a difficult choice to make, but in favor of sticking to a somewhat healthier, dairy free routine, I opted for the former rather than the latter; at least I was getting my roast wedged between two slices of multigrain toast! 110

Madame Editor, with her affinity to sample most eateries’ songs of high praises, selected the Chicken Special for her meal. Made with grilled chicken, pesto sauce, sundried tomatoes, cheese and avocado, she wouldn’t stop talking about how good she’d heard this sandwich was and how excited she was to try it. The intern got a salad (there’s always one.) containing beets, quinoa, rocket leaves, sprouted beans and avocado alongside a tangy mustard and lemon vinaigrette. Yum. Health. The Ops Manager was on an unnecessary diet. But, his polite declines and firm commitment to said healthy eating plan had quickly vanished once we mentioned we were ordering from The Foundry, to which he paused, took a look at the menu and called out for a Chicken Penne Pasta. We wrapped up the order with a sneaky Shredded Beef sandwich, which acted as a sneaky surprise for our absent designer soon rejoining: Slow cooked braised beef shredded to perfection with homemade barbecue sauce, melted cheese and lettuce on a soft, buttery brioche. And of course, we couldn’t let this happen without their homemade chips! Soon, our order arrived and we tucked in. Something that we each noticed about our respective meals was that any meat or chicken used was completely fresh tasting, indicating an overall homemade quality. According to Madame Editor, that’s what made the Chicken Special so special, with its perfectly grilled, tender pieces of chicken breast, and the same succulent protein was used in the decadently creamy and satisfying Chicken Penne Pasta. The salad was super healthful and light and: how can

you mess up quinoa, beetroot and rocket leaves? They could have been more generous with the avocado offering (because we love avo!), but their amazing sandwiches made up for it. The Shredded Beef sandwich was reportedly good, but not for the faint of heart. There was a mountain of meat on there, outnumbering its bread ratio. So if you like meat like I do, this is the best idea in the world. If that much meat makes you queasy but you still like meat, do yourselves a favor and try what I ordered. That roast beef sandwich was amazing. Okay, so maybe I should’ve opted for the mustard and cheese option instead, as mustard would have complemented this perfectly seasoned and cooked homemade roast beef perfectly in a way that the hummus lacked, but other than that, I have no regrets. And any apprehensions I might have had vanished after one particular bite where I heard the crunch of course sea salt and freshly cracked black peppers, causing my tum to do a happy dance. Absolute perfection. So would we order from The Foundry again? I would! I think they serve up a great roast beef sandwich, and I’m awfully curious about that Shredded Beef. Also, their homemade, hand cut potato chips are to die for, (although I preferred them without their accompanying dip.) All in all, it was a solid lunch, and I’m looking forward to exploring what this sandwich hub has to offer a little more. The Foundry is located in Salmiya, next to Shaha Complex. Order them through Carriage, and follow them on Instagram @thefoundrykw. Call them at 6092 9042 for more information.

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bazaar techno

SAMSUNG GALAXY S8 ACTIVE

TOKEN SMART RING

UTOPIA TITAN CONCRETE SPEAKER

FERN & ROBY MONTROSE TURNTABLE

G-SHOCK GPW2000 GRAVITYMASTER WATCH

SHAPESCALE 3D BODY SCANNING SCALE

The Samsung Galaxy S8 Active might lack the infinity edge screen of its stablemates, but it makes up for it with the ability to handle abuse typical phones just can't take. It starts with a metal frame and bumper that protect against bumps and drops and continues with the shatter resistant screen that provides added protection for the 5.8-inch Quad HD Super AMOLED display. It's also resistant to both water and dust intrusion, yet packs the same killer 12-megapixel f/1.7 Dual Pixel rear camera as the standard model.

If you've spent much time around turntables, you know a properly calibrated tonearm is essential. That's why Fern & Roby have developed their own Unipivot tonearm that is a central feature of this brand new Montrose Turntable. The Montrose borrows all of the best aspects of The Tredegar turntable and adds new user interface features for easy setup and customization, and the tonearm mentioned above is integrated into the armboard for easy calibration and cartridge alignment. Designed and manufactured in Richmond, Virginia the beltdriven table also happens to be eco-friendly as it's composed of phenolic resin and recycled paper.

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It's obvious that thanks to technology, keys, cards, and other insecure forms of ID and payment will soon be a thing of the past. Using Bluetooth and NFC, the Token Smart Ring promises to replace everything from your wallet to your car keys. It has a fingerprint sensor on the interior so you can securely unlock it when you put it on, an optical sensor that automatically locks it back when you take it off, and a battery life of two weeks, so whether you're using it to pay for takeout or unlock your house, you won't have to worry about charging it every day.

Designed with pilots and travelers in mind, the latest G-Shock Gravitymaster in the Master of G line is the most full-featured G-Shock watch to date. The updated GPS module can determine your latitude and longitude and sets the time to your current location automatically. It also features a bright LED illumination system, Bluetooth connection functionality, and a built-in solar power supply, so it stays charged at all times. And just like previous G-Shock releases, it's one of the most durable timepieces you can buy, featuring shock resistance and 200m water resistance.

Featuring two 75mm paper cone drivers and a 50hz rear bass-reflex port, the Utopia Titan is a new breed of high-end stereo speaker. The concrete construction allows for tight, focused bass and clear high-end sound, and with such a low-resonance enclosure, there's no sound coloration â&#x20AC;&#x201D; just clean output. The speakers vary slightly in shade and texture, due to mixtures of pigments and minerals used during the build process in Utopia's Hungarian workshop, and they all feature 3.5mm auxiliary cord and Bluetooth aptX connectivity.

Scales are necessary for basic fitness tracking. Those a little more concerned might take monthly photos to track their progress. The ShapeScale 3D Body Scanning Scale combines these two concepts in a far more convenient, helpful manner. It has a 3D scanner mounted on an arm that rotates around your body, building a high-fidelity 3D model in under a minute. Using heatmaps, it can instantly show you where you've been gaining, and where you've been losing, as well as localized lean and fat mass numbers. It lets you keep track of your goals visually, gives precise body measurements, and, of course, keeps track of your actual weight, too.

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EXPERIENCE THE BOULEVARD

Sensational entertainment and shopping in the heart of Salmiya By bazaar staff

If there is one thing we always look for with a new mall in Kuwait, it’s parking! There’re spaces as far as the eye can see when approaching any side of Salmiya’s hippest new hang out, whether you choose to access it from any of the Qatar, Al Mugeireh ben Shuiaba, Al Khansa or Hamed Al Mubarak streets. bazaar has watched the development of this unique urban hub with a keen eye, and it’s proving very satisfying to watch all the detailed planning coming to fruition, with an enjoyable and vibrant customer experience being the true focus of The Boulevard Shopping Mall. 114

The square footage of landscaped grounds, lush greenery and botanical gardens with a dancing-fountain lake and bridged stream, measures well over 3.5 million! Within this park you can find various full-sized, fully equipped sports facilities such as tennis and basketball courts, cricket and football fields and a marked out, measured running lane which of course you may meander along at a walking pace too. Wander north-east and you’ll discover a marvelous outdoor amphitheater emerging from the green grass of the grounds. Water coolers have been placed conveniently throughout the park, so you can always stay hydrated in this warmer weather. There are two tunnels to venture through where you’ll be met with a kaleidoscope of color. Abstractly-shaped patterns of luminous paint are spread along the interior and when specially lit from the evening onwards, make the walls dance. Once inside the vast and cool circular interior main hall of the main Shopping Boulevard during the day, you’ll witness sunlight streaming through

the double height, linear atrium. Wide, sturdy columns support the mezzanine floor food-court where you can find international brand name restaurants, with the option to sit-in or take-away. Your food choices aren’t restricted to this area however as the lower ground and outside areas boast a number of fresh, delicious and quick food options. For a food experience over which you can languish, walk across to the Restaurant Village which features lake views and fine dining. Repose and relish the many different cuisines on offer, varying in style from Oriental to Mexican. Busy parents and other child caregivers will appreciate discovering the provision of children’s entertainment facilities both inside and outside the mall which is an important component of The Boulevard offering. If you’re looking for endless entertainment for the little ones, then make sure you pay a visit to the dedicated Play Kuwait space and watch them get super excited about all the games that are on offer! In preparation for the new school term peruse a number of childrenswear

stores for the latest in fashion. Opening very soon you will be able to take the kids to visit the biggest Jarir bookstore in town; hours of fun with books, toys and tech, guaranteed! If electronics intrigue you then the best is yet to come with the opening of a multi-brand stockist set to open this fall. The sheer variety of retail stores is not overwhelming because of the way the mall has been laid out and the shops curated. Accessories, clothing, leather goods, sportswear, jewelry, footwear, banking; are all available within The Boulevard which, even though substantial still feels cozy and family friendly. The huge Sultan Center hypermarket is open 24-hours a day and promises to offer a range of promotions and goods exclusive to this location. Mall management have made it a point to ensure that The Boulevard is access friendly too, with designated parking spaces close to the entrances, built ramps, elevators and automated doors. This societal commitment also extends to the community in terms of business. The “Lobby” Project supports small and medium businesses by housing them within the mall in rent friendly units. This allows young entrepreneurs to start their projects within a professional environment. The brainchild of Mr. Abdulfatah. M. R. Marafie Lobby helps the next generation of entrepreneurs to set up their commercial activities and achieve their ambitions. Exhausted after spending the entire day delighting in all the various offerings of The The Boulevard? Luxuriate in the charming environs of La Plus Belle Salon & Spa for ladies and indulge yourself in the plentiful number of relaxing treatments available. Recharge and start all over again to enjoy the evening’s recreational activities. Standing as the largest salon and spa in the Middle East, the experienced and congenial staff are capable of taking care of everything do with hair, including color treatments, as well as spa services and bridal! With a number of events planned for throughout the year, you certainly have every excuse to stop by The Boulevard and explore all that there is to see and do. In fact, this month, put aside the time to revel in the “Candy Land Adventure” event on the 14th and 15th of this month. “Candy Land Adventure" is planned as an internationally-acclaimed event, complete with a chocolate factory, magic, music and incredible new shows for the entire family.

Access the main entrance of The Boulevard from Al Khansa Street, Salmiya. Open from 10 a.m. daily with a 24-hours supermarket. For more information on events and activities follow @boulevardQ8 on Instagram or call 2576 2500 for enquiries. Photos courtesy of The Boulevard and additional photography by Yousef Al Nasser, @Yousefcam on Instagram. 115

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PORSCHE PLANNING TO ENTER FORMULA E Starting 2019, a Porsche works team will compete in Formula E. As a result, the company will be ending its involvement in the LMP1 class of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) at the end of the 2017 season. Porsche maintains its focus on international GT racing, and will also concentrate its motorsport strategy on using the 911 RSR in the GT class of the FIA World Endurance Championship, the highlight of which is the 24 Hours of Le Mans, as well as the American IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and other long-distance classics. This realignment of motorsport is derived from the direction set out for the company in Porsche Strategy 2025, which will see Porsche develop a combination of pure GT vehicles and fully electric sports cars, such as the first fully battery-powered Mission E road car. “Entering Formula E and achieving success in this category are the logical outcomes of our Mission E. The growing freedom for in-house technology developments makes Formula E attractive to us”, says Michael Steiner, Member of the Executive Board for Research and Development at Porsche AG. “Porsche is working with alternative, innovative drive concepts. For us, Formula E is the ultimate competitive environment for driving forward the development of high-performance vehicles in areas such as environmental friendliness, efficiency and sustainability”. Porsche has already taken the first steps towards developing its own Formula E racing car this year. At the same time, Porsche is increasing its commitment in the GT class. “A diversity of manufacturers and the quality of both WEC and IMSA have led us to strengthen our commitment and concentrate our energies on using the 911 RSR”, says Steiner. “We want to be number one. To do that, we must invest accordingly”. After four highly successful years, three victories in a row at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and World Championship titles in both the team and driver classification in 2015 and 2016, Porsche will leave the LMP1 class behind. Nevertheless, this year the works team from Weissach wants to defend the two World Championship titles one more time. The season ends on November 18 in Bahrain. Porsche will keep the successful LMP1 team fully intact, including the factory drivers. Alongside ventures in other racing series and the intensive preparation for Formula E, Porsche is examining other fields of application and development areas. Located on the ground floor of 360 Mall, Kuwait City, the Porsche stand features a range of sporty models which are available for the public to view between 10am – 10pm, from January 12th – 21st, 2017. Visit Porsche Centre Kuwait in Al Rai, on the 4th ring road. Call them on 1870 870.

DENIM THAT MOVES YOU - AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS UNVEILS THE NEW AMERICAN JEAN COLLECTION American Eagle Outfitters debuts its new back-to-school season with an inspiring cast and innovative denim. Handpicked for their ability to break stereotypes and credibility in their multi-hyphenated careers, the new season features a new cast from varied industries and backgrounds, including the hijab wearing model, Halima Aden, professional basketball player-artist, Brandon Ingram, model-actress-vlogger, Amanda Steele, champion bull rider-model, Bonner Bolton, modelbody positive activist, Iskra Lawrence and rapper-actor, Joey Bada$$. Shown in unretouched, motivational imagery and video, the campaign captures the cast alongside a backdrop representing their particular style, passion and personality, showing how they kick it in The New American Jean. Each cast member adds their own personal style to the 2017 back-to-school collection and the brand's advanced denim -The New American Jean. The updated jean collection, which sets new standards in style, fit, comfort and wash, is made for this generation and how they move and create. You can visit the American Eagle store in The Avenues – Phase 3. Check them out online at www.ae.com.

INTRODUCING NEW INVISIBOBBLE CIRCUS COLLECTIONS Join Invisibobble for an extraordinary kind of spectacle: Welcome to the invisibobble circus. But what makes it so special? Colorful creatures – big and small – together with familiar faces bring a breathtaking show to stage: Bad Hair Day? ‘’Irrelephant!’’, are the thoughts of the self-confident elephant, as he enters the stage with a drum roll. On his trunk? A mint green feathered friend, who is Hawkwardly Good Looking. But ‘’Cattitude Is Everything!’’, is what the cat believes as she jumps on stage and invites her friend the panda to follow her lead. So please put your hands together for the new invisibobble Circus Collection. Its metallic colors enter the stage right in time for summer and the festival-season. Exclusively distributed by beautique cosmetics international. Call 2225 1285 for more info or visit their website www.beautiquecosmeticsintl.com.

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H&M STUDIO WOMENSWEAR AW17: URBAN SOPHISTICATION Looking to the creativity and energy of New York City, street meets sophistication for H&M Studio Womenswear AW17. Artful graffiti prints mix effortlessly with menswear checks, while strong tailoring combines with feminine silhouettes for a powerful yet charming vibe. The collection reflects the needs of a modern woman’s wardrobe – sharp outerwear, soft dresses, flattering knits, versatile separates, statement accessories and a refined color palette – but the frequent merging of different fabrics in a garment creates a more graphic structure and a new, fearless attitude. Key pieces: Dark navy and strong blue padded jacket in wool and nylon contrast panels with high funnel neck collar that can be folded over. Oversized hooded parka-poncho hybrid with slant pockets. One in dark navy wool and another in a checked fabric with a faux fur trim at the hood. Longer length double-breasted blazer in dark navy twill with front flap pockets and frays all along the edges. Black satin sleeveless round-neck mini-dress with fishtail hem, wide trim at arm holes and seams to accentuate the female form. A-line mini-skirt in burgundy coated wool with contrast stitching and zipped slant pockets. Long-sleeved panelled knitted top with round neck, rounded hem, wide ribbed cuffs and buttoned bib front. Small zip pocket on each arm. One in navy, another in white. Follow H&M on Facebook and Twitter @HMKUWAIT and Instagram @HM.

JOURNEY THROUGH ASIA’ WITH P.F. CHANG’S P.F. Chang’s takes guests on a food adventure through China, Vietnam, Korea, Japan and Thailand with its ‘Journey Through Asia’ limited-time menu, available throughout September. The menu showcases the mastery of P.F. Chang’s chefs, whose expertise in high-temperature wok cooking brings out the full flavor of each ingredient for an authentic experience. The “Journey Through Asia” itinerary features the Asian Duck Salad, a perfectly fragrant and refreshing salad this season, made with tender and warm slices of duck with fresh orange slices, almonds, fried shallots and baby spinach glazed with citrus soy. It also includes Chang’s Combo, featuring the signature appetizers Chicken Lettuce Wraps, fiery Salt & Pepper Calamari, Crunchy Ebi Roll & California Roll. Other highlights are Fire Cracker Chicken, consisting of sliced chicken breast tossed into the Wok with Pineapple, Mushrooms, Red peppers and dried chilies; guaranteed to make it an all-time chicken lover's delight! Seasoned Garlic Prawns - an eternal favorite of all time! Made with Butterflied prawns tossed in a zesty butter garlic sauce with sautéed tomatoes and chili pods. P.F. Chang’s is located at The Avenues, Al Corniche Club and Sidra Restaurants. For more information call 2228 3765. BRINGING BACK THE FUN AT KIDZANIA’S XCITING GAMES! Let the games begin! KidZania Kuwait, the exciting kid-size metropolis, kicked-off its Xciting Games Program today, presenting children with the ideal space to engage in a series of fun sports activities in KidZania, all throughout the summer. Running until September 30, the program features a combination of entertaining sports challenges in a giant setting that will test children’s physical, coordination and team-work skills, as well as their ability to remain patient while completing the task in each activity. The stations included in the program comprise of a giant billiard, bowling and basketball fields that are fun, engaging and super exciting. The seven-week program is among many other programs at KidZania that are designed to reflect the brand’s core focus on "Edutainment"; entertainment integrated with learning, to give children the opportunity to learn whilst having fun. Among these annual programs are Kids for a Greener World, KidZania’s Summer Camp, and Winter Festival. At an additional cost, children visiting KidZania during the duration of the program can double their experience by purchasing the “XL Pass” that gives them access to endless fun and free giveaways from KidZania’s National Store Gift Shop. For more information on KidZania Kuwait, visit www.kidzania.com.kw or KidZaniaKuwait on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

LUNA RESTAURANT AT SYMPHONY STYLE HOTEL KUWAIT AND A MAGNIFICENT TRIPLE WIN IN WORLD LUXURY RESTAURANTS AWARDS 2017 Symphony Style Hotel Kuwait, the Quorvus Collection flagship hotel in Kuwait, is celebrating the success of its signature restaurant; Luna, following a triple win at the 2017 World Luxury Restaurant Awards. During the luxurious award ceremony held in Vietnam, Luna restaurant was recognized ahead of other dining outlets across Kuwait and the Middle East and won main categories and named: Italian Cuisine Regional Winner, Fine Dining Cuisine Country Winner and Ambience/Romantic Atmosphere Country Winner. Nestled on the 18th floor of the luxurious hotel, the jewel of Kuwait City, Luna Restaurant provides spectacular views across the beautiful blue Gulf, serving authentic Tuscany classics alongside exciting, fresh drinks and mixes combinations served with live violin tunes daily. Using the freshest and simple Italian ingredients, Luna’s chefs take diners on a culinary discovery of the rich and sumptuous flavors of the country’s heartland. From handmade pasta dishes and freshly prepared pizzas, to slow cooked meats and melt in your mouth cheeses, there is a dish to suit all tastes. Luna Restaurant is open daily from 7.00pm to 12.00 midnight. To book a table, email luna@symphonystylehotel.com.

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THE FUTURE IS BEAUTIFUL: ‘EXPERIENCE BEAUTY’ AT BLOOMINGDALE’S Luxurious and ultra-modern, the Experience Beauty area is home to a team of beauty specialists and private treatment rooms devoted to enhancing your natural radiance. Located on the ground floor of Bloomingdale’s, 360 Mall, customers can luxuriate in a host of services including skin analysis, LED face mask therapy, facials, airbrush makeup and master classes to name a few. Using the VISIA Complexion Analysis System and its advanced technology, our Experience Beauty experts provide customers with consultations and easy-to-follow treatment plans for your skin’s healthiest future. Skin evaluations and treatment progress can be communicated clearly with the use of 3D renderings, UV photos and printed reports giving clients a truly personalized experience. Experience Beauty is located on the Ground Floor, Beauty Department, Bloomingdale’s, 360 Mall. For more info call 2229 9800. JUMEIRAH MESSILAH BEACH HOTEL & SPA APPOINTS NEW GENERAL MANAGER Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa, Kuwait's idyllic resort, has announced the appointment of Savino Leone as the hotel's new General Manager. Savino Leone, a French national, joins the Jumeirah Group after his position as General Manager of InterContinental Osaka, in Japan. Prior to this, he worked as the General Manager of Crowne Plaza Doha – The Business Park, Qatar, for four years where he led the pre-opening team. With a focus on exceeding guest expectations and instilling a Culture of Service Excellence, Leone’s expertise of over 20 years in the luxury hospitality spans Asia, Europe, Middle East, and Africa. Leone held the role of several senior management positions in InterContinental properties, such as Resident Manager of InterContinental Doha, Executive Assistant of Food & Beverage in Cairo, as well Food & Beverage Manager in London and Assistant Food & Beverage Manager in Dubai. His passion for local knowledge and different cultures has helped him achieve recognition for supporting diversity and his empowering approach to leading, educating, inspiring, and engaging his team. The luxury resort is situated in the secluded area of Messilah along the shores of the Arabian Gulf, with easy access to Kuwait’s Central Business District, airport, and major attractions. To find out more, call 2226 9600. PROPER SLIDERS Proper Sliders went back to basics with their take on Gourmet Sliders! In the midst of “The Burger Craze” people began to overlook the essential principles that made a delicious slider; small sizes with huge flavor. It’s quite simple, proper ingredients make Proper Sliders. Established in 2015 Proper Sliders opened its First Branch in Mahboula and then went on to expand to Ardhiya and Shaab Al-Bahri. And now they are opening their biggest outlet yet, in the Village at Abu Hasaniya. Their new diner is designed not only as a fun, family friendly, dine-in space but also provides customers with an excellent outdoor seating with a retro ambience, making Proper Sliders a refreshing option to dine at this season. Get in touch for delivery: Mahboula 2239 1903, Ardhiya 2239 9600 and Shaab Al-Bahri 2262 2211 or order through Carriage. If you have a party coming up call their catering number 5553 0050. For more information follow them on Instagram @propersliders, or visit www.propersliders.com. CHUBBY BALLS Chubby balls have been spreading Chubby love since 2009. A plan was in motion to spread The Chubby Love back into people’s lives. As Life is all about those special moments with family and friends, what better way is there to share those beautiful moments other than with a cup full of chubby happiness. Chubby balls have been around as a signature dessert in Proper sliders, Junkyard, The kitchen and Humble. Now their second location which is also their first dine-in outlet will be opening soon. Their new location is located in the heart of Kuwait City, on Mubarak Al Kabeer street. There’s going to be an exciting collaboration, new product launches and an exciting take on the traditional chubby balls formula. P.S. You can’t make everyone happy you’re not chubby balls. What are you waiting for? Join the Chubby Movement – call the hotline 5662 2999 or order through Carriage. To find out more about Chubby Balls and all their flavors, follow them on Instagram @chubbyballs, or visit www.chubbyballs.com.

BREAKFAST FIX Junkyard focuses on serving quality food, using only the finest ingredients. They have now launched a breakfast concept with the same ethos! Breakfast Fix! Breakfast fix operates out of Junkyard Al-Hamra and offers a variety of egg based buns and wraps, pancakes and freshly squeezed juices. There’s also a build your own fix where you can get creative with your breakfast. Breakfast fix’s ethos is that breakfast is fundamental to getting your day off to a great start and should never be skipped regardless of how busy our lives get. So, head over to Al-Hamra or order through Carriage to get your Breakfast fixed. To find out more about Breakfast fix and what they offer, follow them on Instagram @breakfastfixkw, or visit www.mybreakfastfix.com. 120

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FANTASY WORLD REVEALS HAVING WIDEST RANGE OF DRONES TO OFFER TO ITS CUSTOMERS Enabling families to create great memories and allowing children and adults alike to capture the world through their eyes, Fantasy World brings the widest range of branded drones in the stores, providing customers to choose from various features, sizes and price range to satisfy their different and specific needs. From amazing overhead views to smooth Ultra HD pictures and night time captures, Fantasy world presents top of the line global drone brands that will make filming and taking pictures this summer an unforgettable experience worth the money invested. For those looking for less complex one to use, the DJI Spark is the ideal drone edition. It is great at hovering in one place indoors, has simple gesture control and an excellent basic performance. With close to 50 minutes to fill the battery, the drone can be charged as well with a standard Micro USB cable, deal for travelling. For more complex control of the drone and heavy usage, the SYMA X5UW FPV Real-Time allows users to control the drone through the app or transmitter. Suitable to fly in the dark and at night, the drone delivers high quality HD pictures. Users can draw their flight plan on the screen of the transmitter and the drone will be auto pilot while you enjoy a walk or talk. Professionals will enjoy the SYMA X8SC HD camera with its built-in HD lens able to capture much more details than common lens, and show you a clearer and brighter image. The drone hovers at the height at which the joystick is freed. Further enhancing the professional features of the drone, the SYMA X8SC HD comes with a highly elastic plastic protective circle, preventing the blades against wear, collision and fall. To discover more about Fantasy World’s on-going activities, customers are encouraged to visit any of Fantasy World’s social media platforms: Facebook (fantasyworldtoyskuwait), Instagram (fantasyworldtoys) and YouTube (fantasyworld Kuwait).

ABK’S ALL-NEW A+ STUDENT ACCOUNT FOR YOUTH The ongoing A+ Student account for the youth from Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait (ABK) is back with its September draw. The campaign offers a variety of benefits and privileges throughout the year, including several cash draws and a grand car draw in December. The campaign was launched in May and will run through to December 2017. One of the many features A+ Student account holders can enjoy are the cash draws for new and existing students that allow them to win back their KD 200 student allowance during the month of September and a grand draw in December for a 2017 Dodge Charger SE. The first cash draws took place in May with 10 winners and the next draw will take place in September with 20 winners. Both existing and new customers will get the chance to enter the September draw with an increased chance of winning with every KD 10 deposited into the A+ Student account. Account holders are also offered ‘2 for 1’ deals and discounts at hundreds of outlets under The Entertainer. They are also entitled for a debit card with the new Visa ‘Quick Read’ convenience feature. For more information, please visit www.eahli.com or contact an ABK customer service agent via ‘Ahlan Ahli’ at 1899 899.

OFRA IS LAUNCHING THE ISLAND TIME SUMMER COLLECTION Faces is delighted to announce OFRA’S Island Time Summer Collection, that includes 3 blushes in different summer colors plus 1 highlighter and lips set. OFRA has a distinguished client list – including international celebrities, well-known franchises like Miss Universe, Olympic athletes, politicians and a variety of other famous personalities. The Faces at the Avenues will be selling the full range of uniquely designed OFRA makeup products. With 20 years of manufacturing experience, OFRA Cosmetics has distinguished itself as an innovator within the beauty industry. By formulating and producing exclusive skin care and makeup products in-house, OFRA does everything from product creation to testing, manufacturing, packaging, and shipping. Faces was born in Kuwait in 1987. Today, Faces has 5 stores in various locations. Faces will bring its new concept to 89 Mall soon as its sixth store in the country.

NEW ...LABEL.M FASHION EDITION WAX SPRAY label.m Wax Spray is a versatile, unisex product enabling you to create a variety of trend-led looks from lived-in textures to perfect braids and the latest slicked-back styles. The first Fashion Edition launch to celebrate the brand's close association with London Fashion Week, this fast drying and humidity resistant wax spray enables you to shape hair and add texture and separation. Easy to use, remouldable and easy to wash out. Fashion Edition is a range designed to perform to the highest standard, enabling you to create high-fashion, extreme looks as seen on the catwalks. Exclusively distributed by beautique cosmetics international. Call 2225 1285 for more info or visit www. beautiquecosmeticsintl.com.

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CANCER JUN 22 – JUL 22 Tasks of any kind are likely to seem like the labors of Hercules lately. Overwork and strain could have you feeling a little under the weather. It might be a good idea to take some time to rest. If you can't, at least try to take things easy. Also, some unexpected changes in your community might have tongues wagging. Be sure to check out the facts before jumping to conclusions.

LIBRA SEP 23 – OCT 22 The warrior within may be stirred this month. You might also have some self-doubt about your actions. Stay confident that you're on the right path at all times. There may be a bit of tension in your world, but try not to get too worked up over it. This is just a passing phase. You shouldn't overreact and think that you're completely wrong regarding something you're doing.

SCORPIO OCT 23 – NOV 22 The month may start out frustrating -- be prepared! Some equipment might go on the blink and it could take a while to get it fixed. A temporary separation from your partner could also be disappointing. You may have a lot of physical energy for which you have little immediate outlet. Take a long walk. This would not only provide an energy outlet but also clear your head.

SAGITTARIUS NOV 23 – DEC 21

You're likely to feel a burst of energy encouraging you to engage with others in fun, creative projects. Join a group of musicians and rock the night away. It's OK to spend a good part of the day up the clouds. This is where you operate best. There's no need to resist this tendency. If other people become frustrated by your otherworldly attitude, that's their problem and not yours.

CAPRICORN DEC 22 – JAN 19 Focus on the information coming your way. Try not to get too emotional about the consequences of the information. More than likely, a neutral approach is best in any situation you encounter. If you already have a strong preconceived notion of how things are going to be, you will fail to notice the valuable nuances that are being presented to you now.

situations are likely to crop up and add intensity to your journey. Pool your knowledge with that of other people instead of trying to come up with all the answers by yourself.

ARIES MAR 20 – APR 19 You finally begin to feel like you're making progress. You're intent on completing some projects that have long been in the works. After many hours of concentration and focus, you make the last adjustments and proclaim it finished. You can expect to be rewarded for your efforts. Your skills are extraordinary. You can enjoy a real sense of satisfaction. Celebrate a little!

TAURUS APR 20 – MAY 20 You may be in a difficult position lately, as if you're being pulled in two directions with little say as to how things are supposed to end. The acting forces could be manipulative, so you should take special care that no one takes advantage of you. This may be easier said than done at a time like this.

GEMINI MAY 21 – JUN 21 It's very possible that the best solution is to simply give up control. When it comes to matters of the heart, other people may be in a whirl of turmoil. Trying to figure out their state of mind will be impossible so don't even try. You may just want to let things ride and see where you end up later before making any major moves.

VIRGO AUG 23 – SEP 22 Your energy has you rethinking all areas of your life. If you aren't as challenged by your job as you think you should be, perhaps it's time for a change. The trick for you will be figuring out what it is that you want to do. You have a tremendous amount of creative ability. If you aren't using these talents, why not explore a career that would let you develop them further?

LEO JUL 23 – AUG 22 Situations and people with strong opinions about how things are done may impede your trajectory. Issues of love and romance may be the most affected by this tense energy. The key is to remember that everyone isn't your enemy. Try not to get paranoid about this. Do your best to take a relaxed approach and have confidence that things will work out fine.

AQUARIUS JAN 20 – FEB 18 Things may get a bit hostile. No one wants to budge from his or her position. You could be caught between mind and heart issues. Both sides are unforgiving and unwilling to give up control. Your best bet is to try to find compromise wherever possible. You may not get the exact solution you want, but you will get one that's workable for all parties involved.

PISCES FEB 19 – MAR 19 You may think that everything is perfect, when suddenly, there's a great surge of unyielding emotional energy. Be on the lookout because such 124

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