StudenTalk #153 - February 2014

Issue 153 - February 2014 - Complimentary Copy

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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Nouf Al-Hajri nouf@ph7-kw.com MANAGING DIRECTOR Zeina Mokaddam zeina@ph7-kw.com LEGAL CONSULTANT Khaled Al-Kandari Al-Kandari Law Firm Creative Director Lara Homsi creative@ph7-kw.com MARKETING TEAM Acting production Manager Rana Kaafarani rana@ph7-kw.com

Dear Students, Reap what you sow.

I have been raised since childhood on timeless morals and proverbs and somehow they have become part of me.

However, time and again, life threw me into experiences that made me wonder.

Have these proverbs become obsolete?

With the new fast paced life we live in, where everybody is running to maximize today with no thoughts of tomorrow, has life changed in a way that new paradigms have to be followed?

I have often wondered.

Yet 2014 is proving otherwise.

14 years ago, I followed a dream of mine and worked very hard to see it materialize, then I had to work harder to maintain it, and at times I had to work harder still.

14 years ago, I started PH7 with 3 team members. Today PH7 GROUP has 30 team members and is growing still.

14 years ago, PH7 published only one title and worked relentlessly to position it as a leading magazine in its segment. Today it publishes 4 leading titles of its own, 2 titles on behalf of other leading companies and a number of commemorative books and high-end company profiles.

7 years ago I dreamed of re-investing in myself, in my education, so I set out to pursue my masters degree. Between all the work and expansion, I halted my studies time and time again, but somehow kept my promise to myself and kept carrying on until just last month I defended my thesis to great applause.

3 years ago, I took upon me a new challenge to organize a yacht show in Kuwait that will create ripples across the region. Today, as I write you this letter, PH7 is overseeing the construction of the 2nd edition which is 3 times larger than the first and held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, the Prime Minister of Kuwait.

Yes, I have been working hard.

For more than 20 years I have been working very hard.

Long hours, periods of self-doubt, losses and gains, ups and downs, but at the end of the day.

One truly reaps what he sows.

So my students, when you feel tired or temptations call upon you, don’t steer from your path.

Just remember, the proverbs that our grandparents taught us, the morals that our parents instilled in to us, they are and will always be... timeless.

To many more years to come, God willing,

Zeina Mokaddam

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Meet the Winners of NBK’s Win 12 Months Allowance Campaign

Dana Adel Qassim

When did you open your Al Shabab Account?

In 2009 How do you feel about winning an entire year’s allowance?

I am very happy, it is really exciting How long have you banked with NBK? I got an Al Zaina Account at a very young age and now I have an Al Shabab Account; I’m very proud to bank with NBK What university do you go to? What is your major?

Kuwait University, I’m majoring in Industrial Engineering What’s your favorite feature about Al Shabab Account?

Plenty of discounts and offers that are provided for us What will you do with your prize?

I will use it for shopping and to travel somewhere I can relax and be happy What is your future career plan?

Having a small business

Khaled Hamad Al Otaibi

When did you open your Al Shabab Account?

In 2011 How do you feel about winning an entire year’s allowance?

I am thrilled! I couldn’t believe it at first How long have you banked with NBK? It has been 3 years now What university do you go to? What is your major?

Kuwait University, College of Sharia and Islamic Studies What’s your favorite feature about Al Shabab Account?

It is a wonderful account with many promotions that meet students needs What will you do with your prize?

I might travel with my friends and save the rest of the money What is your future career plan?

I plan on continuing my studies and achieving a Masters degree and then hopefully a PhD

Nour Al Bahar

When did you open your Al Shabab Account?

In 2011 How do you feel about winning an entire year’s allowance?

Very excited and it is really nice that NBK is taking care of its Al Shabab Customers How long have you banked with NBK? 3 to 4 years What university do you go to? What is your major?

Kuwait University What’s your favorite feature about Al Shabab Account?

All the wonderful discounts and special offers What will you do with your prize?

I might invest it in starting a small business What is your future career plan?

I plan on working in an investment company

Mubarak Hamad Al Ajmi

When did you open your Al Shabab Account?

In 2010 How do you feel about winning an entire year’s allowance?

There are no words to describe how I feel! It is such a wonderful surprise How long have you banked with NBK? Since 2006, I started with an Al Azraq Account What university do you go to? What is your major?

West London University, Accounting What’s your favorite feature about Al Shabab Account?

The numerous discounts and wonderful promotions What will you do with your prize?

I am planning a trip to Paris What is your future career plan?

To get a job in the private sector, hopefully at a bank

January marks the end of NBK’s unique Win 12 Months Allowance Campaign launched exclusively for its Al Shabab Customers. The promotion allowed existing or new Al Shabab Customers, who transferred their allowance to NBK, the chance to win 12 months student allowance in cash, the equivalent of KD 2,400.

A total of 15 lucky winners have been announced

Fahad Al Bdaiwi

When did you open your Al Shabab Account?

October 2013 How do you feel about winning an entire year’s allowance?

Indescribable feeling! It is every students dream come true How long have you banked with NBK? Since 2000, frequently visiting the bank with my father What university do you go to? What is your major?

College of Basic Education majoring in Library What’s your favorite feature about Al Shabab Account?

The weekly offers and discounts What will you do with your prize?

I love buying car accessories, so most likely I will be spending my money on that What is your future career plan?

I plan on finishing my studies, then applying to the Ministry of Interior

Fajer Ramadan Mukhtar

When did you open your Al Shabab Account?

In 2010 How do you feel about winning an entire year’s allowance?

I am very thrilled. I couldn’t believe it at first, it was a dream come true How long have you banked with NBK? I had an Al Zeina Account, and then my mother opened an Al Shabab Account for me. I was thrilled to receive my first ATM card What university do you go to? What is your major?

Kuwait University - Law School What’s your favorite feature about Al Shabab Account?

The many useful discounts and promotions What will you do with your prize?

I still haven’t planned anything, I might save the money I received for until I graduate What is your future career plan?

To complete my Bachelor’s degree, then continue my studies

throughout the year. NBK continuously strives to reward one of its most valued segments, Al Shabab, with the best offers and promotions. For a generation that enjoys a modern lifestyle and expects the best, NBK undeniably meets and exceeds the expectations of its customers by providing the most exclusive offers and benefits.

Ajayeb Khaled Ali Ateej

When did you open your Al Shabab Account?

8/7/2013 I decided to open an Al Shabab Account because of the many promotions and discounts it offers How do you feel about winning an entire year’s allowance?

Unexpected happiness and it made me trust the bank even more How long have you banked with NBK? It has been 5 years What university do you go to? What is your major?

Kuwait University, Art Faculty, History Major What’s your favorite feature about Al Shabab Account?

The discounts that Al Shabab Account offers and the annual promotions What will you do with your prize?

I will donate a portion to charity and I will spend the rest on a trip What is your future career plan?

I plan on completing my Bachelor’s degree, to continue my studies and to always be a part of NBK

Abdulrahman Safeer Alotaibi

When did you open your Al Shabab Account?

I opened my Al Shabab Account when I first applied to university, it has been 2 years How do you feel about winning an entire year’s allowance?

It is an indescribable feeling and it came in the right time How long have you banked with NBK? It has been 3 years, I’ve been very impressed with your services, offers and promotions What university do you go to? What is your major?

Kuwait University - Majoring in History What’s your favorite feature about Al Shabab Account?

Cinema discounts and annual promotions What will you do with your prize?

A trip I’ve been dreaming of What is your future career plan?

To be successful in life

‫‪COVER STORY‬‬

‫صبري على وفاة والدي هو رضاه عني قبل وفاته‬ ‫عندما قال لي "سأبقى فخورًا بك"‬ ‫كيف تم إعادة برنامج «ريفرش»؟‬ ‫قررت إدارة مارينا أف أم تغيري إسم الربنامج‬ ‫الليلي الذي كان يبث سابقًا‪ ،‬خاصة أن توقيته من‬ ‫الساعةالسادسة إىل الثامنة مساءا‪ ،‬ويعترب هذا‬ ‫توقيت نهاري يف فصل الصيف‪ ،‬وطرحت على اإلدارة‬ ‫فكرة إعادة برنامج «ريفرش» بأفكار جديدة ومواضيع‬ ‫متنوعة‪ ،‬ووافقت اإلدارة وكانت اإلنطالقة الفعلية‪.‬‬ ‫كيف جاءت فكرة «األغلبية الصامتة»؟‬ ‫األغلبية الصامتة كانت من أكرث الفقرات الغري حمبوبة‬ ‫من قبل فريق العمل يف املارينا أف أم‪ ،‬ومت إلغاء هذه‬ ‫الفقرة عام ‪ ،2008‬لكن يف عام ‪ 2010‬مت إعادة هذه‬ ‫الفقرة والتي إحتاجت إىل سنتني إضافيتني لتحقق‬ ‫النجاح‪.‬‬ ‫ما هو برأيك السبب في ذلك؟‬ ‫كل أمر من القلب للقلب يصل إىل اآلخرين‪ ،‬وأي فكرة‬ ‫جديدة تستغرق وقت حتى يتمكن املستمع أو‬ ‫املشاهد من تقبلها‪ ،‬وبالنسبة لألغلبية الصامتة‬ ‫كنت أوجهها للمستمع الصامت الذي ال يشارك يف‬ ‫الربنامج‪ ،‬لكن تطورت الفكرة لتصبح ما يدور من‬ ‫حولنا يف كل أمر يتعلق باحملبة‪ ،‬العائلة‪ ،‬األصدقاء‪،‬‬ ‫الفشل‪ ،‬اليأس‪ ،‬األمل وغريها من األمور التي تتعلق‬ ‫بحياة الناس اليومية‪ .‬وبالنسبة لهذه الفقرة ميكن‬ ‫القول بأنه يف البداية كنت أمشي على سطح البحر‬ ‫ويف يومني قررت أن أتعمق‪ ،‬بعد أن زاد عدد متابعيني‬ ‫يف تويرت بشكل مفاجئ‪ ،‬مع العلم أن فقرة األغلبية‬ ‫الصامتية إرجتالية ‪.100%‬‬ ‫هل تعتبر أن مواضيعك التي تطرحها جريئة؟‬ ‫إذا اإلنسان يتكلم عن املشاعر يصبح إنسارن جريئ‪،‬‬ ‫أنا أتشرف أن أكون إنسان جريء‪ .‬وكل املواضيع التي‬ ‫نطرحها على الراديو نقرأها بشكل يومي على شبكات‬ ‫التواصل اإلجتماعي التي تعترب مهمة ولها قيمتها‪.‬‬ ‫ويف نفس الوقت أنا ال أمترد على العادات والتقاليد‪.‬‬ ‫وأنا من عائلة كويتية كبرية‪ ،‬تربيت على الصراحة‬ ‫والعفوية واإلنسانية ومن املؤكد أن ف‪.‬‬ ‫هل تؤيد الزواج التقليدي؟‬ ‫أنا ال أشجع على العالقات الغري رسمية بني الشاب‬ ‫والفتاة‪ ،‬ولكن ال يعترب أمر سلبي إذا ما كان هناك‬ ‫إعجاب بني شخصني بطريقة حمرتمة مع احلفاظ‬ ‫على العادات والتقاليد‪.‬‬

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‫المذيع المتألق‬

‫علي نجم‬ ‫في حوار خاص‬ ‫علي نجم يعد من أشهر المذيعين الكويتيين‬ ‫من فئة الشباب‪ ،‬تمكن من أن يثبت نفسه‬ ‫في البرامج اإلذاعية من خالل أسلوبه المتميز‬ ‫ومواضيعه المتنوعة التي تناسب بشكل‬ ‫عام مختلف أطياف المجتمع‪ .‬تمكن المذيع‬ ‫الشاب من أن يكون نجم على اإلذاعة من خالل‬ ‫إستقطاب عدد كبير من المستمعين سواء‬ ‫في الكويت أو الخليج ووصو ًال للدول العربية‪.‬‬ ‫هو جريء‪ ،‬صريح‪ ،‬ذكي وعفوي‪ ،‬علي نجم تابع‬ ‫حلمه منذ أن كان في سن المراهقة‪ ،‬وهو‬ ‫اليوم شاب في مقتبل العمر تمكن من أن‬ ‫يحصد ثمرة نجاحه وعمله الدؤوب على الرغم‬ ‫من الفشل الذي تعرض له في بداية حياته‬ ‫المهنية‪ .‬طموحه لم ولن يتوقف عند هذا‬ ‫الحد‪ ،‬فاإلبداع والتجدد بالنسبة لنجم من‬ ‫أساسيات النجاح‪ ،‬هدفه رفع إسم الكويت عاليًا‬ ‫ليكون مثل شبابي يحتذى به‪ .‬التقته مجلة‬ ‫‪ STUDENTALK‬لنتعرف عن كثب عن حلم‬ ‫وطموحات نجم‪.‬‬

‫ما أطرحه من مواضيع‬ ‫على اإلذاعة تعتبر جزء‬ ‫من شخصيتي وإن لم‬ ‫تكن شخصيتي الحقيقية‬

‫كيف تستطيع أن تنظم وقتك ما بين العمل في الجامعة واإلذاعة؟‬ ‫لألسف‪ ،‬أواجه يف كثري من األيام ضغوطات عندما يتعلق األمر يف ترتيب األولويات وذلك لضيق الوقت‪ .‬من‬ ‫الساعة الثامنة وحتى الثالثة أعمل يف جامعة اخلليج للعلوم والتكنولوجيا يف قسم العالقات العامة وهي‬ ‫اجلامعة التي تخرجت منها‪ ،‬فضال إىل البث املباشر من الساعة اخلامسة ولغاية الساعة السابعة‪،‬للربنامج‬ ‫اإلذاعي «ريفرش» ومن ثم أدير برنامج «كالم اليلل» حيث أقوم بالتحضري له بعد اإلنتهاء من البث املباشر‪ ،‬وهو‬ ‫برنامج من يوم األحد لغايةيوم األربعاء‪ ،‬وبذلك ينتهي يومي عند الساعة العاشرة مساءًا من العمل وأحاول أن‬ ‫أخصص اجلزء املتبقي من يومي سواء للعائلة‪ ،‬األصدقاء أو لنفسي‪.‬‬ ‫هل تتقبل والدتك الفكرة في أنك ال تمتلك وقتًا كافيًا؟‬ ‫من املهم وجود دعم من األسرة يف حياة أي شخص‪ ،‬وعلى صعيد شخصي والدتي تستمع إىل برناجمي‬ ‫بشكل يومي‪ ،‬و يف قليل من األحيان تقدم بعض النصائح عن مواضيع نطرحها على الهواء ولكنها متدح‬ ‫بشكل دائم أسلوبي‪ ،‬وطريقة كالمي وثقافتي وهذا أمر طبيعي وشعور غريزي من أم إلبنها‪.‬‬ ‫ما هو أول برنامج قدمته؟‬ ‫من األمور اجليدة التي حدثت يف حياتي‪ ،‬هو «ريفرش» أول برنامج قدمته على إذاعة مارينا أف أم‪ ،‬لكنه القى‬ ‫الفشل خاصة أن توقيته من الساعة الثالثة عصرًا لغاية السابعة مساءًا‪ ،‬وكان يبث مباشرة بعد برنامج املذيع‬ ‫الشهري حممد الدغشيم‪ ،‬ويليه برنامج املذيعة الشهرية إميان جنم وهما يعدان من أهم املذيعني يف‬ ‫الكويت‪ .‬ومن ثم مت توقيف الربنامج‪ .‬ثم شاركت يف تقدمي برامج إذاعية مع املذيع أسامة فودة‪ ،‬وهما «حركات»‬ ‫و«غبقة»‪ ،‬باإلضافة إىل برنامج مسائي مع املذيعة إميان جنم‪ ،‬وأعتربها فرتة إنطالقتي يف الربامج املسائية‪.‬‬

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‫هل تفكر حاليًا في الزواج؟‬ ‫أنا حاليًا يف عالقة حب‪ ،‬وموضوع الزواج بالنسبة يل‬ ‫فكرة قريبة جدًا ولكنها يف النهاية « قسمة ونصيب»‪.‬‬

‫أتشرف أنني مواطن كويتي‪ ،‬وأرفع إسم الكويت‪،‬‬ ‫خاصة عندما أقرأ التعليقات يا بخت الكويت فيك‬

‫ما هو الموقف الذي أثر على حياتك الخاصة؟‬ ‫وفاة والدي يف عام ‪ 2012‬كانت صدمة شخصية‬ ‫بالنسبة يل وألسرتي‪ ،‬لكن ما يلهمني الصرب هو رضى‬ ‫والدي عني قبل وفاته حيث قال يل «سأبقى فخورًا بك»‪.‬‬ ‫كيف يتم اإلعداد للبرنامج؟‬ ‫سبب جناج الربنامج هو العمل اجلماعي الذي نقوم‬ ‫به يف إذاعة مارينا أف أم‪ ،‬على الرغم أنه يف البداية‬ ‫كنت أقوم بإعداد الربنامج بنفسي لكن مع النجاح‬ ‫الذي مت حتقيقه أصبح ال بد من وجود فريق متكامل‪.‬‬ ‫مؤخرًا إنضم إىل فريق العمل زينب‪ ،‬وهي مساعدة‬ ‫يف فريق اإلعداد حيث نقوم يف بداية كل أسبوع‬ ‫بتجهيز املواضيع ويتم إختيار األفضل منها وتأجيل‬ ‫البعض اآلخر‪ .‬كما أنها تشارك يف اإلعداد بالنسبة‬ ‫ألخبار املشاهري والتقارير‪ ،‬وال نستطيع أن ال نتحدث‬ ‫عن «اجلندي اجملهول» وهو موسيقي يف الربنامج‬ ‫ال يرغب عن اإلفصاح عن إسمه حيث يعد التقارير‬ ‫اليومية لكل ما يحدث يف الساحة الغنائية‪ .‬وطبعا‬ ‫«دي جي ‪ »7‬الذي يقدم امليكسات الغنائية‪ ،‬فض ًال عن‬ ‫تواصلي املباشر مع املطربني وتقدمي أحدث األغاين‬ ‫على الساحة اخلليجية والعربية‪ .‬ومؤخرًا إنضم إىل فريق‬ ‫العمل صديقي يوسف املطريي وهو واحد من أعز‬ ‫أصدقائي شاركني يف الربنامج‪ ،‬حيث ينسق اللقاءات‬ ‫مع الفنانني‪.‬‬ ‫من هو مرشدك في المجال اإلذاعي؟‬ ‫املذيع طالل ملك مرشدي وأستاذي يف جمال‬ ‫اإلذاعة‪ ،‬تعلمت منه كل شي‪ ،‬وأعتربه مدرستي يف‬ ‫جمال اإلذاعة حيث يوجه يل النصائح واإلنتقادات التي‬ ‫استفدت منها وما زلت أستفيد‪ .‬كما شجعني بأن‬ ‫أكون خمرج الربنامج كونه خبري يف اجملال اإلذاعي‪.‬‬ ‫هل فكرت في تقديم برامج تلفزيونية؟‬ ‫على الرغم من تقدميي برنامج صباح اخلري يا كويت‬ ‫كضيف‪ ،‬لكن العمل التلفزيوين مل يستهويني إال إذا‬ ‫كان مماثل لربامج املسابقات العربية مثل ذا فويس‪،‬‬ ‫أرابس قوت تالنت و أراب آيدول‪.‬‬ ‫تقيم المشاريع الشبابية الكويتية؟‬ ‫كيف ّ‬ ‫نواجه مشكلة يف تنمية طموح الشباب الكويتي‬ ‫ورمبا احلكومة ال تقدم الدعم الكايف لهم‪ ،‬على الرغم‬ ‫من وجود عدد كبري من املشاريع الشبابية املهمة‬ ‫لكن ما زال هناك قدرات شبابية قادرة على منافسة‬ ‫الشباب العربي منافسة صحية تعود باملنفعة على‬ ‫اجلميع‪ .‬وبالنسبة يل مشروع «دكان ذوق» يتميز بالكثري‬ ‫من اإلبتكار واإلبداع والتجديد‪.‬‬

‫كلمة أخيرة للكويت‪.‬‬ ‫أتشرف أنني مواطن كويتي‪ ،‬وأرفع إسم الكويت‪ ،‬خاصة عندما أقرأ التعليقات “يا بخت الكويت فيك" وإن كانت‬ ‫جماملة‪ .‬فض ًال عن تسميتي باخلليجي علي جنم والعربي علي جنم‪ ،‬وهذا شرف كبري يل وذلك يعود ألنني كويتي‬ ‫وأمتلك صفات الكويتيني جميعها‪ .‬الكويت مل تقصر مع أي من أبنائها ونحن يف املقابل مهمتنا أن ال نقصر معها‬ ‫ونرد اجلميل من خالل رفع إسم بالدنا عاليًا‪.‬‬ ‫أريد أن أقول «شكرا يف كل مرة أريد أن سافر ال أستطيع أن أبعتد عنها‪ ،‬أحبج وما يف دولة يف العام تضاهي‬ ‫ربع جمال وحب أهل الكويت‪.‬‬ ‫‪24‬‬

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STUDENT TALK VOICE YOUR OPINION

THIS MONTH WE ASKED

HIS WITHIN T SECTION

In your opinion, how can a Kuwaiti youth make his country proud?

When travelling, how can a Kuwaiti youth promote the image of Kuwait?

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We give the students of Kuwait a platform from which to express their beliefs on the matters that affect them. Here, students receive the opportunity to voice their opinions, whilst allowing others to hear them out.

Fahad Khuwaier, 22 AUK English Literature Kuwait can stop segregation and accept different religious backgrounds.

Also, the citizens must stop pollution and when they go abroad respect the country they visit.

Salem Al- Qattan, 21 AUK Finance Be aware of littering, lead by example for others to follow and be respectful of the law elsewhere.

Dana Ahmed,19 AUK Anthropology When in other countries, they can make their country proud by wearing their flag and speaking their language.

Hovig Mouradian, 20 AUK Management When Kuwaitis travel they should be respectful to others and respect the rules.

Wadha Al-Ajmi, 18 AUK English They can represent their country well by showing that Kuwaitis are modern, understanding and respectful.

Karan Sharma, 20 AUK Computer Science Kuwaitis can promote their countries by winning international awards.

Anwar Saleh, 18 AUK English They can try to make Kuwait a better place by educating people about their country.

Mohammed Al-Zaben,19 AUK Engineer Kuwaitis can apply their culture outside by staying true to their traditions.

Zainab Al-Khalifa, 22, AUK Communications Kuwaitis should behave accordingly when abroad.

Marjan Ziaei, 20 AUK Engineering They should respect other cultures and treat them equally.

‫كالم الطلبة شارك برأيك‬

Imam Soliman, 18 AUK Engineering Everyone makes Kuwait proud and in the international community as well in the way Kuwaitis treat each other and everyone around them.

Nour Al-Falhakwai, 18 AUK Undecided Try to be more international and open minded to help promote tourism by adopting more liberal GCC view.

Ahmed Sayyar, 20 AUK Undecided

Fourziah Tebe, 19 AUK Anthropology

Kuwaitis should give more to charities in order for the world to take a good image about Kuwait

Kuwaitis will make their country and other countries proud by socialization and by showing their traditions.

Hussar Khashab, 18, AUK International relations

Karim Omranih, 18 AUK Graphic Design

Kuwaitis should improve tourism to promote their own country inside and outside of Kuwait.

Through education within their country, they can represent their culture and by creating original manufacturing goods

Hazanda lkurdi, 17 AUK Graphic Design Kuwaitis should be more positive towards other nationalities

hy Camera S Shahad Nasser, 19 AUK Business By respecting foreigners in Kuwait and not parade their wealth. When abroad ,we should treat others how we want to be treated.

Jasmine Salam, 19 AUK Graphic Design Be consistently nice to everyone everywhere to make their country proud and to send out a positive image about Kuwait aboard.

Dalal Al-Dajani, 18 AUK Communications

Rahab Al-Shamaa, 19 AUK Accounting

Rawan Al-Husain, 22 AUK Graphic Design

Kuwaitis can promote the youth development like the kids working for Al-Kout market

When abroad Kuwaitis should display their flag and national identity on t-shirts and speak Arabic.

By being well organized and by improving infrastructure Kuwaitis will make Kuwait and other countries proud.

Mohammed Mohammed 18, AUK Engineering Kuwaitis should partake more in activities within the country and abroad.

Mariam Al-Wazzan, 19 AUK Communications

Abdulatif Mohammad, 22 AUK Marketing

By studying and by doing extra activities within fields of Science and Sports.

Kuwaitis should help others and speak about Kuwait in a positive manner.

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STUDENT TALK VOICE YOUR OPINION

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Yousef Al-Haroun, 20 GUST International Business Respecting the law is important and that is how we make Kuwait proud.

We should promote the Kuwaiti image by being friendlier and by being less judgmental of other people’s differences.

Hussam Helmy, 24 AUK English Literature When you are in someone else’s country you are essentially in someone else house so take your shoes off, make sure to know what’s frowned upon and what’s acceptable

Qutaiba Al-Ateeqi, 21 GUST Finance We make our country proud with respect and good behaviour and by respecting the laws in and outside of Kuwait. We should try as much we you can to be more humble.

Bassam Al-Kuraibani, 20 AUK Undecided We should all aim to be more considerate and sensitive to the people around us.

Hadeel Adel Al-Metairie, 22 CBA Marketing We can make Kuwait proud by education, acculturation and open mindedness. With those qualities anyone can be outstanding and create a good image anywhere in the world.

Mohammad Al-Mutawa, 21 GUST International Business To make Kuwait proud we should treat everyone outside the same way we want to be treated. I try to abide by the law and avoid trouble inside and outside of Kuwait.

Dema Qadoura, 19 GUST Finance We should promote tourism in Kuwait to show the world Kuwait’s true beauty. The citizens should work on that and not wait for the government to act.

Saoud Al-Turki, 18 GUST Computer Science When studying abroad, the Kuwaiti youth should give all of their efforts and start working towards making their country proud.

hy Camera S Faris Al-Ajmi, 21 GUST MIS The youth can make Kuwait proud by getting scholarships through further education, by wearing the national attire more; to improve the Kuwaiti image we should be more acculturated to other cultures and embrace all the differences.

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Roqaya Al-Qashti, 26 GUST English Education My university degree, my ambitions and goals will make Kuwait proud of me. Some Kuwaitis don’t work effectively and this would make country run slowly; I want to work hard for my country to promote the international image.

Shaikha Al-Hilali, 18 GUST English Literature We can make our country proud by studying hard. As for our image abroad, we should act morally so foreigners won’t have the wrong idea about Kuwait.

Shaikha Al-Ajeel, 18 GUST International Business Achieving success will make Kuwait proud and to promote a positive Kuwaiti image internationally. In addition, the youth should do more charitable work.

‫كالم الطلبة شارك برأيك‬

hy Camera S Ayat Al-Ibrahim, 23 GUST Finance I have a business in Kuwait and I ship my artifacts to Chicago and I incorporate Kuwaiti designs; this is how I make Kuwait proud, by working on my goals and showing people in the world how great Kuwait is.

Mona Al-Jabban, 18 GUST International Business By getting good grades and respecting people, I make Kuwait proud. The way I act abroad represents my country so I have to be cautious which keeps the good image of Kuwait alive.

Bareeq Al-Ali, 21 GUST Accounting The Kuwaiti youth should have ambitious and goals because that makes Kuwait proud. We should create more businesses that are original so the outside world would see that Kuwait does have talent.

Ahmed Al-Kandari, 18 GUST Finance We, as the Kuwaiti youth, should be more ambitious and more respectful of the laws within Kuwait. This will make Kuwait and the international have a positive image of Kuwait

Mohammad Emran, 23 GUST Computer Science When the Kuwaiti youth qualify for international competitions such as the Olympics it makes Kuwait proud and improves Kuwait’s international image.

Fatma Al-Kandari, 22 GUST Accounting I want to create my own business when I graduate that will benefit the Kuwaiti society and show the international world how ambitious Kuwaitis can be.

Abdulaziz Esmaeel, 22 GUST Computer Science I do my best here in Kuwait by studying and trying to help our society, when I graduate I will keep giving back to Kuwait. This makes my country proud.

Mohammad Al-Musallam, 21 GUST Marketing I do whatever I can for my country and I take advantage of the assets it provides me. When I am abroad I promote the good image of Kuwaitis.

hy Camera S Hamad Al-Marzouq, 21 ACK Management We make Kuwait proud by being the best people we can be. We should aim to educate the world about Kuwait’s diversity and uniqueness.

Haneen Al-Waheb, 22 GUST English Translation & Linguistics The Kuwaiti youth should carry themselves with pride and morality; this is what will make Kuwait proud and improve our international image.

Nadrah Boland, 20 GUST PR We should work hard to make Kuwait a better place, and when we go abroad we should be on our best behaviour to represent Kuwait in the best way

Abdulaziz Al-Judiami, 20 GUST Accounting We should show the international world that Kuwaitis are smart and that we work hard. This will make Kuwait proud.

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STUDENT TALK VOICE YOUR OPINION

STUDENTALK MAGAZINE CELEBRATES ITS 14 YEAR ANNIVERSARY WITH STUDENTS STUDENTALK has set-out in 2001 to be the voice of the students, to trigger their thoughts allowing them the space to communicate and hear what the others have to say.

In your opinion, has STUDENTALK been achieving its aim?

What do you think of STUDENTALK’S contribution to students’ life?

Ahmed Himmow, 20, AUK CSIS It adds a sense of variety to student’s ideas on different topics by showing them what their fellow students think.

Yasmine Abdulwahid, 18 AUK Business management Yes. It’s very beneficial with its effective articles and advertorials.

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Abdul Majid El-Kassem 19, AUK Communications & Media Yes. It gives a great insight on all universities around Kuwait and gives great student discounts.

Jasmine H. Salem, 19 AUK Graphic Design Yes. They help show off student’s talents and abilities.

Hussain Ali Al-Sayegh, 19, AUK English Yes. It helps with finding new talents.

Mohammed Yassin, 18, AUK, Marketing and Management I think that they did to some point. I think they did by showing different points of view in the AUK community.

Anar Rzayev, 20 AUK International Relations To an extent yes. As much as it can be allowed. They help express student’s opinions and show their talents. It lowers the daily stress to certain extents also.

Huda, 17 AUK Undeclared I’ll give all the points for their strong efforts. I appreciate the big impact on fashion and how students modeling in fashionable clothes.

Sami Faidi, 19 AUK Finance-accounting Yeah, they’ve been hearing and publishing student’s opinion for a long time. It helps into getting student’s thoughts.

Nour Al-Failakawi, 18 AUK International Relations Yes. It helps you get into the minds of students, understand their thoughts and opinions of certain subjects.

‫كالم الطلبة شارك برأيك‬

Tamara Halabi, 17 AUK Graphic Design Yes. They are helping the sudents show-off their talents and see what students think of in certain subjects.

Mark Gharib, 18 AUK Business Yes, it has, it’s also motivates students more. It helps promote students talents and opinions.

Farah M. Ghanayem, 20 AUK Communications & Media Yeah, somewhat. They are helping student’s showcase their talents.

Alaa Abdulrasoul, 18, AUK Marketing & Management Somewhat. Helping voice out students opinions

Belal El-Araby, 19 AUK Accounting, marketing Absolutely! Helping out people to show their talents.

Hatem El-Araby, 20 AUK Business & Finance Yes it has. I think they did a good job in showing peoples talent’s and opinions.

Yasser M. Abo Ali, 23, AUK Communication Studies Yes. Well, it’s helping students express their thoughts as an academic community. Another thing is that it makes people famous & get to know other’s opinions.

Hanzada Al-Kurdi, 17 AUK GDES Somewhat, yes. They are portraying students’ opinions and talents.

Ahmed Al-Sayyar 19 AUK Undeclared Yes. It provides insight into peoples skills and achievements.

Dana Ahmad, 19 AUK Anthropology Yes . It shows students talents, and their opinions.

Yasmin El-Torgoman, 17 AUK International Relations Yes. They have been helping students with showing their talents and so on.

Raghda, 17 AUK Media & COMM Yes because it helps students relate to each other. They help voice out student’s opinions and make them feel important. It also helps scout talents.

Ahmad Mazen Bitar, 20 AUK Computer Engineering Yeah, STUDENTALK always makes surveys and asks students about their opinion in different subjects.

STUDENTALK helps us speak up, speak our minds and that’s important to every student.

Ahmed AboKhamseen, 24 AUK COMM Yes. Pretty good, they tell students what they need.

Michael Zahar, 21 AUK COMM Yes. It helps students voice or show their talents and opinions.

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‫‪STUDENT TALK VOICE YOUR OPINION‬‬

‫‪Ingmar Botz, 22‬‬ ‫‪AUK‬‬ ‫‪International Relations‬‬ ‫‪I guess so. It helps students‬‬ ‫‪express themselves and get‬‬ ‫‪heard.‬‬

‫‪Hussain Khashab, 18‬‬ ‫‪AUK‬‬ ‫‪International Relations‬‬ ‫‪Yes, somewhat,‬‬ ‫‪STUDENTALK has been‬‬ ‫‪achieving its aim. They help‬‬ ‫‪voice out student’s opinion‬‬ ‫‪and get them heard.‬‬

‫‪Al-Motaz Bouark, 25‬‬ ‫‪AUK‬‬ ‫‪Computer Science‬‬ ‫‪More or less. It gives‬‬ ‫‪students a platform to‬‬ ‫‪share their thoughts and‬‬ ‫‪ideas.‬‬

‫‪Taymoor Khajah, 20,‬‬ ‫‪AUK‬‬ ‫‪International Relations‬‬ ‫‪To some extent, they got‬‬ ‫”‪swag. Their “swagness‬‬ ‫‪comes grom their support to‬‬ ‫‪the university students.‬‬

‫‪Kanan Ali, 19‬‬ ‫‪AUK‬‬ ‫‪Business & Management‬‬ ‫‪Definitely in helping voice‬‬ ‫‪out student’s opinions.‬‬

‫‪Al-Markiza Yassmine 21‬‬ ‫‪KU‬‬ ‫‪Economics‬‬ ‫‪Jana Dala, 18‬‬ ‫‪KU‬‬ ‫‪Finance‬‬

‫تساهم اجمللة بشكل كبري‬ ‫يف طرح آراء الطلبة على‬ ‫اختالف توجهاتهم وتفكريهم‬ ‫ومعتقداتهم مما يجعل‬ ‫التواصل فيما بينهم أسهل‪.‬‬

‫‪Abdel-Hameed Nouh, 21‬‬ ‫‪KU‬‬ ‫‪Psychology‬‬

‫املواضيع واملشاكل التي‬ ‫تطرحها اجمللة تفيد الطلبة‬ ‫بشكل كبري‪ ،‬كما أن ما مييز‬ ‫اجمللة أنها متواجدة يف كافة‬ ‫اجلامعات احلكومية واخلاصة‬ ‫ويف جميع أفرع ستاربكس‬ ‫الكويت مما يجعلها يف متناول‬ ‫فئة الشباب‬

‫‪Abeer Bassam, 18‬‬ ‫‪KU‬‬ ‫‪Marketing‬‬

‫ال نستطيع أن ننكر أهمية‬ ‫تتضمن اجمللة الكثري من آراء‬ ‫اجمللة ودورها يف دعم‬ ‫الطلبة وهذا أمر جيد ومفيد‬ ‫نشاطات الطلبة‪ ،‬كما أنها جملة للحياة اجلامعية والتي تساعدنا‬ ‫مقروءة يف كافة اجلامعات‪.‬‬ ‫على التعرف للوجه اآلخر للزمالء‪.‬‬

‫‪Mobarak Al-Shamroukh,‬‬ ‫‪22, KU‬‬ ‫‪Marketing‬‬

‫جملة شاملة وتخدم طلبة‬ ‫اجلامعات بشكل كبري لكن ال‬ ‫بد من الرتكيز على املشاريع‬ ‫الشبابية بشكل أكرب‪.‬‬

‫‪Waleed Al-Khateeb, 18,‬‬ ‫‪KU‬‬ ‫‪Finance‬‬

‫ساهمت اجمللة يف جمع‬ ‫كل طلبة الكويت يف مكان‬ ‫واحد وحتملت مسؤولية طرح‬ ‫أفكارهم وآرائهم بشكل إيجابي‬ ‫يخدم اجملتمع‪.‬‬

‫‪Amer Khaled, 22‬‬ ‫‪KU‬‬ ‫‪MIS‬‬

‫تتميز اجمللة بالتصميم اجلميل‬ ‫باإلضافة إىل املواضيع املتنوعة‬ ‫واللقاءات مع الطلبة والتي تعترب‬ ‫داعم وحافز لنا‪.‬‬

‫‪Saleh Al-Enazi, 22‬‬ ‫‪KU‬‬ ‫‪MIS‬‬

‫أكرث ما مييز اجمللة الطالبية‬ ‫كونها األوىل من نوعها يف‬ ‫الكويت كما أنها تقدم الدعم‬ ‫للمشاريع الشبابية والطلبة يف‬ ‫كافة اجملاالت‪.‬‬

‫‪Raneem Amer, 19‬‬ ‫‪KU‬‬ ‫‪Finance‬‬

‫جملة شاملة تتضمن كل‬ ‫ً‬ ‫النشاطات اجلامعية فضال عن‬ ‫تسليط الضوء على دور الطلبة‬ ‫يف املساهمة بشكل إيجابي‬ ‫يف جمتمعهم‪.‬‬

‫‪Noor Sbitany, 22, KU,‬‬ ‫‪Economics‬‬

‫جملة متميزة يف املضمون‬ ‫والشكل‪.‬‬ ‫‪32‬‬

‫كالم الطلبة شارك برأيك‬

Noura Suwaidan, 22 KU MIS

‫دعم املشاريع الشبابية من أبرز‬ .‫احملاور التي تتضمنها اجمللة‬

Sheikha Al-Rabiaa, 22, KU MIS

‫فكرة اجمللة مميزة ألنها تخدم‬ ‫الطلبة وتقدم لهم معلومات‬ ‫متنوعة عن جميع جامعات‬ .‫الكويت‬

Dana Al-Maleh, 17 AUM Marketing Yes, it has been achieving its aim. STUDENTALK unites all the students from different universities. Since students want to be heard, STUDENTALK gives them the voice and the opportunity to make a statement.

Roa’a Selmi, 19 AUM HRM Yes, it brings the students together as they can know about each other more. It is involved in everything that is connected to the student’s life, which is really good.

Mohammed Shannat, 30, AUM, Computer Engineering Yes, the most important aspect about any magazine is to let the voice of the students reach out, and STUDENTALK achieved that by focusing the spotlight on the students by letting them express their accomplishments to the world.

Dana M. Farhat, 18, AUM, Industrial Engineering Yes, as it has been shown STUDENTALK is truly unique since it covers all the aspects of the student’s life from fashion to books and movies, I love the fact that I can enjoy it with my hot Starbucks cup of coffee.

Ahmed Dashti, 21 KU Finance

‫تدعم اجمللة املشاريع‬ ‫الشبابية الكويتية وبالتايل تقدم‬ .‫دعم معنوي كبري لهم‬

Khalifa Suwaidan, 22 ACM Accounting Yes, I think they are trying to reach students satisfaction and to improve the social life of students, by giving them a chance to look at the other students’ abilities.

Abdullah Al-Ayoub, 19 KU Finance

‫اللقاءات مع الطلبة واألخبار‬ ‫وكذلك الصفحات املتنوعة‬ ‫األخرى مفيدة جدًا لنا كطلبة يف‬ .‫جامعة الكويت‬

Abdulhadi Ramadhan, 22, ACM CNS Yes, it helps the new students to learn from the older ones and also they can find good information in it from the articles and advertorials.

hy Camera S Hossam Ibrahim AUM MIS Yes, STUDENTALK is trying to make the students more involved, engaged, participate in all student life activities

Nasim Kal, 18 AUM Electrical Engineering Yes, it helped the student’s publish their accomplishments and achievements.

Munira Al-Ajmi, 22 KU MIS

.‫جملة شاملة وهادفة‬

Yousef Al-Ghannam, 21 AUM CNS Yes, it provides a lot of different interesting subjects to attract the reader’s interest.

Amirah Abdul Al-Rahman, 18, AUM Industrial Engineering Yes, I think it’s a really creative way to showcase student’s lives; talk about their problems, achievements and daily life. For Kuwaiti students to do that, I find it honoring and I wish them best if luck.

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Soud Al-Dhweehy, 23, AUM MIS Yes, it’s a good cause, since they ask about our issues and what are we facing each day, allowing all the students from all universities to share the same problems and to let the public know about our daily life.

Maram Abdullah, 17 AUM Computer Engineering.

Yes, it helped in many ways especially by helping small Businesses.

Jinan Al-Shakhs, 18, AUM, Industrial Engineering yes, it’s a magazine for students with actual students’ contributions. It’s also attracts students with very numerous intriguing articles to which they can relate to, and most importantly it’s fun to look at.

Mohammed Kilany, 19, AUM, Computer Engineering I have just recently discovered the STUDENTALK magazine and honestly I got so addicted. I read every single article to discover they were all somehow related to students it made me see that they do actually favor the students above all.

Mohammed Waleed, 18 AUM Electrical Engineering What I noticed that STUDENTALK Magazine tries to enrich and reach all the students in every way possible showing them that just because you are a student you mean something. Give me another magazine that does that?

Mazen Abdul-Aziz, 20, AUM, Industrial Engineering I love the uniqueness of this magazine, and the fact that it makes the dim light’s brighter, making the student expose their talents.

Ahmad Yassin, 22, AUM, Industrial Engineering One thing I noticed about STUDENTALK that it is up to date and gets more interesting by every issue.

Abdullah Al-Mubaireek, 21, AUM, Information technology system I usually don’t read but I like the way STUDENTALK is unconventional and surprisingly interesting. It makes me look for it every time I go to Starbucks.

Samar Abu-Lehya, 20, AUM, Industrial Engineering Since my friend works with STUDENTALK magazine I have an insight on how they work, and I have seen that they seek all students and their passions which is really cool.

Tuleen Nazzal, 16 AUM Industrial Engineering Yes, it is a very unique and a good idea to have a magazine related to students which would be the magazine they would always be interested in.

Shahad Al-Hassan, 17, AUM, Industrial Engineering Students are able to share their thoughts and experiences about life confidently through STUDENTALK Magazine. It is amazing how such magazine can do great things for its students.

Ali Hussain Al-Fathly, 24, AUM, Media

‫تقدر اجمللة املواهب الطالبية‬ .‫وتطرح هموم الطلبه‬

Khaled Al-Shammali, 24, AUM, Finance STUDENTALK have given the students more confidence and has encouraged them to do more, which is amazing.

Wedad, 17 AUM, Undecided All I can say about STUDENTALK is that it is our way to be better also its our way to learn about each other in the most entertaining way.

Sarah Baisey, 24, AUM, Marketing STUDENTALK has helped the students expose their talents and share their interest and opinions. It also allowed people to be more social together in a variety of ways.

‫كالم الطلبة شارك برأيك‬

hy Camera S Awrad Al-Ali, 18, AUM, Industrial Engineering.

It does not only have facts or educational information but it also has entertainment sections keeping students intrigued.

Islam shaham, 19, AUM, Electrical Engineering STUDENTALK plays a vital role as students do use it to be updated on what is happening amongst their society. The best part about it is that it includes articles both in English and Arabic.

AK, 24 AUK Communication & Media Yes. It’s a good magazine and I am looking forward for the next issue.

Sarah Raji, 20 AUK English I think that STUDENTALK is very invested in the affairs and opinions of student’s in Kuwait. It is a good medium for students to voice their opinions.

Abdullah Al-Shammari 21, AUK Information System Accordingly. To voice out students opinions.

Ali Al-Methen, 21 AUK Graphic Design Of course, they go out of their way to listen to every voice out there. It’s good that students advertise themselves and their talent in the magazine. Not to mention the magazine has interesting articles

Mohammed Arak, 20, AUM, Industrial Engneering yes

‫توصل صوت الطلبه إىل‬ ‫املسؤولني يف الدوائر احلكوميه‬ ‫و تقدم فرصه إلظهار املواهب‬ .‫الشبابية‬

Natasha Sharma, 19, AUK Psychology Yes. Voicing student’s views, talents, and expectations.

Jaafar Mansour Sheshtari, 20, AUK, Graphic Designe Yes, indeed it has been achieving Its aim. It helps them to make a world of their own.

Hessa Al-Dyouly, 18, ACM, Accounting yes

‫مساعدة الطلبه على معرفة‬ ‫النشاطات املتواجدة باجلامعة‬ .‫بشكل مفيد‬

Nouran Mohammed, 18, AUK Finance STUDENTALK offered variety of sections that meets everyone’s interest.

Ahmed Mazen, 20 AUK CSIS Partially, it is in the progress. It shows students what others think and do.

Abdul Rahman Al-Saqran, 20, AUK Computer Engineering Yes it has. It’s very interesting.

hy Camera S Rola Hassan,18 AUK, Communication and Media It helps bring all the students of all universities together.

Adil Khan, 20, AUK, Management & Marketing Yes. Several contributions in several ways.

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STUDENT TALK VOICE YOUR OPINION

Masswo Issi, 18 AUK Economics and Finance Yes, in terms of open communication and space, they have allowed variety to an extent. It helps in allowing students to voice their opinion.

Moshtaha El-Sayed, 18 AUK Computer Engineering In some ways. It’s a great idea because they’re helping students think out loud.

Sahar Ghoubar, 18 GUST English Education Yes STUDENTALK has successfully achieved its aim in increasing interaction with students’ lives. I would like to see more funny comments by different students. We would love it if STUDENTALK was more involved in our university and would cover more of its events

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Michael Fahar, 21 AUK Communication and Media To some extent.

STUDENTALK’s contribution has helped students voice out their opinion.

Nathalie Matla, 18 AUK Graphic Design.

I really like it, I think it should have more varieties.

Nada Remah, 17 AUK Graphic Design I’ve heard that it has major popularity among university students. it helps students by being their voice and supporting students in what they believe in.

Rateb Shehadeh, 18 AUK Marketing It has, it’s this important network combining & connecting all of us together strengthening our shared interests. It combines interests, connects us and keeps us up to date with new info and trends..

Abdul Rahman Al-Shimali, 18, GUST, International Business Yes it did achieve it! I would like to see more information about football. Also I would like to see more information regarding cars as so many students are involved with automotives, especially on how to make the car engine stronger. In addition, for the magazine to be more involved with student life we would like to see more talents by GUST students

Ahmed Ifsisi, 21 AUK Marketing Yes of course. It helps students know more about what other students like to do.

Sarah Kanaan, 18 AUK Social Behavioral Sciences Yes, I’ve been reading STUDENTALK for about one year now and I can see the progress. It’s fun to read & students can take a break from studying by reading it.

Shahad Samhouri, 18, AUK Communication & Media To a certain extend. It helps get students words out.

Hani Naser, 18, AUK, Accounting STUDENTALK has been advertising more since I have been in this university. It has voiced our opinions on certain topics.

Yousef Al-Mutawa, 21, GUST, Business Administration Yes it did! It would be a great step from STUDENTALK if it would include more events and activities by Kuwaiti students studying abroad in order to motivate the people in Kuwait. Including new pages regarding business and travel would be awesome. When writing the university news, or any news in general it would be better if we can see all perspectives of the story. Adding the good news and the bad news as well to reveal what is happening between students.

Othman Al-Alyan, 19, GUST, Finance STUDENTALK has become a huge part of student life in several ways. It has been helping students by covering their events, showcasing their talents and providing them with the exposure they need. I would also like to suggest that for STUDENTALK Magazine to increase the number of pages for the sport news and add more cinema update with their movie reviews.

‫كالم الطلبة شارك برأيك‬

hy Camera S Sara Al-Mesfer, 21, GUST, Accounting Even though I do not read the magazine all the time but from what I hear about it, it is doing a great job.

Students would be more involved with the magazine if there were interviews with popular students or people in Kuwait. Also include a photo shoot by students for the fashion section.

Ahmad Hamad, 22, GUST, Accounting No question STUDENTALK Magazine has been and will always be the number magazine that supports students in every way possible. As I care about the progression of the magazine, I would like to see an article about photography and the best techniques to create the perfect images.

Abdullah Saad, 21 KU

‫جملة مميزة و مفيدة للطالب‬

Fajer Al-Dawood, 24, GUST, Accounting Yes it did. STUDENTALK would contribute more to students by adding a musical section in the magazine to inspire students. Also, a section on students’ problems with a solution would be terrific.

Khaled Al-Nafjan, 24, GUST Accounting Definitely, as the life of students is lacking some sport activities, it would be great if there are more information about sports especially soccer and motor sports. We need more masculine activities because it is more feminine with all the fashion sections.

Abdulallah Ali, 20, GUST, Visual Communication Oh yes. There are several problems that the students are effected by that the magazine approached and set the lights on.

Hamad Al-Otaibi, 24, GUST, Accounting I am not much of a reader thus I do not read STUDENTALK as frequently. Students would be more involved with the magazine if there are more pictures and news of sports and student life rather than meetings of university officials. Also, interviewing famous Kuwaiti people in order to inspire students.

Mariam Al-Raqum, 17, GUST, Marketing Thanks to STUDENTALK many of the university events have been covered on the magazine. However, what would make me eager to read STUDENTALK magazine even more if you added the gossip section.

Mohammad Al-Kandari, 20, Computer Science STUDENTALK has emerged to use the social media.

Now I am following STUDENTALK on Instagram and I love your posts as well. I would really love it if you guys have a YouTube channel as well to showcase your interviews online.

Yousef Al-Mumen, 21, PR and Advertising I love STUDENTALK’s new layout, you guys keep impressing us every time with the new sections you add and the new material you cover.

Wed Al-Asfour, 22, GUST, PR Yes it did. STUDENTALK should be distributed everywhere. The magazine is great!

Salman Darwish, 22, GUST Accounting You achieved it.

STUDENTALK became more involved in Social Media which makes it more accessible.

Abdulrahman Al-Sumait, 20, GUST, Finance STUDENTALK has contributed a lot to my life. However they could contribute more if they included more sections about universities and how you can achieve a better GPA

Ahmed Al-Saleh, 22 GUST International Business Yes they have achieved their aims; the real life stories featured in STUDENTALK have contributed positively to my student life.

Abdulaziz Al-Bader, 22 KU Marketing

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STUDENT TALK VOICE YOUR OPINION

Thunaiyan Al-Rashoud 21, GUST, MIS Yes you did,

‫لكن يجب التطرق ملواضيع تهم‬ ‫الطالب بشكل أساسي منها‬ ‫عدم احتكار دكتور ملادة معينة‬ ‫وفتح شعب دراسية تناسب‬ .‫وقت الطلبة‬

Mahad Mohammed, 23, GUST, Radio and TV As person who works a part time job and studies at the same time, STUDENTALK is my only source of updates on what is happening with the universities. I admire the university event coverage as well as the accomplishments of other students. Yes STUDENTALK did accomplish its aim successfully

Ala’a Hussein, 18 KU English

‫جملة حلوة و مواضيع تفيد‬ .‫الطلبة و تعرف بآراء الطلبة‬ 38

Hamad Hussien, 19, ACK, Communication Engineering, The talents’ features have inspired me; however STUDENTALK could contribute more by including sections about engineering projects such solar power and mechanics.

Bahaa Osama, 23 GUST Marketing

‫مهمة جدًا و تساعد الطالب‬ .‫على معرفة كل ما هو جديد‬

Abdallah Al-Shati, 19 KU Marketing

‫اجمللة لها دور كبري يف ابراز‬ .‫مواهب الطلبة يف اجلامعات‬

Fares Benmatih, 21, AUK, Communication What can I say about STUDENTALK and its effective contribution to students on so many levels.

I remember during my High School days, I used to wait every month to read the magazine because I looked up to the students in the magazine. Now I am in the magazine giving my opinion.

I think STUDENTALK did contribute a lot to university students by exposing their needs, opinions and accomplishments publicly.

Mohammed Sabri, 19 KU

‫دائما متجددة ومنها أخبار‬ ‫اجلامعات وأخبارها مفيدة‬ .‫للطالب‬

Mohammed Zoraik, 20 KU MIS

.‫مواضيع حلوة و مهمة للطالب‬

Mohammad Kerow, 23, AOUL, Business I know for sure that STUDENTALK was the place for the students’ voices to be heard. Every student who contributed to society some way or another was portrayed on the magazine to set a good example to the students. Thus indeed, STUDENTALK Magazine did achieve its aim.

Ahmad Abdalathim, 18 KU

.‫اخبارها مهمة للطالب‬

Bader Ghazi Al-Otaibi 20, KU

.‫جملة جيدة تهتم بالطلبة‬

Elys Jones, 22 AUM, Management As I am not really involved with any events or clubs on my campus, yet I get excited every time I read STUDENTALK because it contributed to my life with its wonderful fashion sections. I love reading the articles about fashion and look at the new trends.

Sarah Yousef, 18 KU Marketing

.‫جملة مهمة‬

Nawaf Fahed, 20 KU Marketing

.‫جملة جيدة تهتم بالطلبة‬

‫كالم الطلبة شارك برأيك‬

STUDENTALK MAGAZINE CELEBRATES ITS 14 YEAR ANNIVERSARY WITH KUWAITI STUDENTS ABROAD STUDENTALK has set-out in 2001 to be the voice of the students, to trigger their thoughts allowing them the space to communicate and hear what the others have to say.

In your opinion, has STUDENTALK been achieving its aim?

What do you think of STUDENTALK’s contribution to students’ life?

Hala Al-Qattan, 21 University of Malta Medicine Yes, STUDENTALK has always featured students from all over Kuwait and from many different backgrounds. It encourages the younger generation to be more outspoken, which is why students find it more relatable than other magazines in Kuwait geared towards older audiences. -STUDENTALK features a lot of local events, which makes it more relevant to students in Kuwait. It tells students more about their local community.

Kuwait has so many emerging businesses now and so many new places, events, designers, etc. It’s great to have a magazine show what’s new and upcoming.

Maryam Al- Shammeri, 18 Carleton English Literature and Public Affairs.

I follow up STUDENTALK on their website since I study abroad and honestly love that it is basically a combination of students in a magazine. And everything that can interest is there, even the latest music.

Noor Al-Obaid, 19 Leeds Metropolitan University Architecture In my opinion, Student talk has been achieving its aim in bringing students together and voicing their opinions and thoughts. Its a way for students to see other perspectives of common issues. Student Talk’s contribution to students’ life is informative and opens up the readers minds to issues that they may have never thought concerned them or applied to them. To me, that is the most wonderful thing about having a magazine like Student Talk, it opens up your mind to things you never would have imagined you’d be interested in.

Maryam Al-Shatti, 22 University of Malta Medicine STUDENTALK offers the opportunity for students to express themselves regarding issues that seem important to them and allows people to find a common ground with any enjoyable occurrence in Kuwait.

So, yes I think it achieved its aim. STUDENTALK is something that students might anticipate every month for updates on events, it’s a nice read and that’s how it contributes to students’ life.

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Zeina Mokaddam Managing Director 14 Years of STUDENTALK...What can say? It’s simply over whelming… The way STUDENTALK grew, the way it witnessed generations of students graduating, the way it has kept its loyal supporters and attracted new ones, and the way it saw its team excel... It has truly exceeded all my expectations. 14 years ago, I thought of creating a new voice for the students; a place where even opposing opinions can co-exist respectfully and with an open mind, while creating an environment of tolerance and democracy. When I first started STUDENTALK, I was doing everything myself. Year after year I started growing a team that I can trust with what I have built. Year after year, I have been blessed by team members who have truly adopted STUDENTALK as their own…

Meet some of the PH7 team members who never tire from working overtime, who give their heart to their passion, who share their life with the family that we are building together, and who create at the end of each month STUDENTALK, our pride...

Rana Kaafarani Acting Operation Manager STUDENTALK Magazine

Nidal Al-Shaker, Senior Graphic Designer STUDENTALK Magazine

Raghda El Deeb Editorial Manager STUDENTALK Magazine

I have been working with STUDENTALK Magazine for almost 4 years now. It is like my child that I have must take care of and nurture.

I would like to thank my strong team for their strong collaboration in making this magazine the best media reaching student. Happy 14 Years STUDENTALK!

Dynamic layouts, creative designs, new fonts, and much more effort that I am willing to do to grab the students’ attention to read STUDENTALK Magazine. We are celebrating our 14 year anniversary with 140 pages designed by yours truly in order to create triumph and joy for the students.

Loving what you do will eliminate the tiresome and stress away. That is how I coped with the deadlines and workload.

Happy 14 Year anniversary and many more years loving STUDENTALK. :)

I have been reading the magazine ever since my High school days and being part of such fanatical team drives me to put more effort to create a stronger community for university students through STUDENTALK Magazine. It is such an ecstatic feeling featuring accomplished students. Happy 14 Years STUDENTALK and may we feature students up until our 40 years anniversary.

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STUDENT TALK VOICE YOUR OPINION

STUDENTALK MAGAZINE CELEBRATES ITS 14 YEAR ANNIVERSARY WITH UNIVERSITY PROFESSORS/STAFF How supportive has STUDENTALK been in promoting university events?

What in your opinion is the role of STUDENTALK?

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Dr. Carol A. Ross-Scott, Vice President -Student Affairs, AUK

Dr Maha Youssri Al-Tagouri, Linguistic and Translations, GUST

It gives students a chance to “meet� their peers from other institutions without having to go to that environment. Whether it is talking about fashion, sports, the latest college student concern, or even global issues, StudentTalk is the vehicle for college students to be heard.

They are very experienced and they motivate the students. I like this kind of medium because I believe that it helps them in university. It also encourages them for public speaking and help when the speak about themselves to speak up for themselves about their problems.

Anwar Salman Al-Sabah, Head of Student Life Office, GUST

Dr Janet Testerman , English Linguistic and Translations, Gust

STUDENTALK Magazine reflects on that is happening at all universities to people outside of university. It encompasses information about the youth in Kuwait and their community. It includes several categories like student activities, fashion, sports and cars. It gives the opportunity for students to talk about their activities. After I buy my coffee from Starbucks, I must pick it up and at least take a quick glimpse at it. The best thing about STUDENTALK is that it provides the information in a very simple way.

I would love to see more of GUST students on STUDENTALK Magazine .

You have always been supportive of all students. The title of the January issue was very exciting. It seems that the magazine does take everything that the students say into consideration. I would love STUDENTALK Magazine to show how learning in class could be really fun and can be put in great use in the future.

‫كالم الطلبة شارك برأيك‬

Carol Bim, PR Supervisor, Box Hill College Kuwait STUDENTALK has been a very supportive partner for BHCK throughout the year.

Its support for BHCK’s events and our student’s academic and non academic project has been extremely noticeable, STUDENTALK was involved with every and each event the college has organized and has done a great media coverage that highlighted BHCK’s Brand image in a very positive way among its readers . We were delighted to work with your respectful magazine and looking for more years to come.

STUDENTALK is one of very few magazines that focus on the Kuwaiti young generation; it helps to involve the society with this segment that truly is the heart of any community, bringing out the good of it, focusing on their achievements, talents and putting their voice out loud.

Sonia Jammoul, Senior Marketing and PR, Box Hill College Kuwait “I wish to extend my appreciation to your publication during her celebrating 14 years and your very able team at FIRST in for the special cover you highlighted Box Hill College events & image. Secondly allow me to express my sincere gratitude for your support as well as Mrs. Zeina Mokadam finally wishing you and Student Talk Magazine every success”

Mohsen A. Bagnied, Chairman, Department of Marketing, AUK I just looked at the January issue of STUDENTALK at the American University of Kuwait. It is a great production that highlighted current events at various universities in Kuwait. I like the diversity in the magazine and its focus on students’ activities and opinions in order to increase the utmost interaction with the students. The mix between news, highlights and commercials is balanced. It is a must read for students interested in current universities events, and latest fashion for young people.

PR & Marketing Unit (Office of Public Affairs) AUK STUDENTALK has been a very active media partner to AUK. Their uniqueness lies in their ability, not only to cover news and events, but also to tap into campus life and student interests. We appreciate the pivotal role STUDENTALK plays within the student community and we wish them a Happy 14th Anniversary”

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STUDENT TALK VOICE YOUR OPINION

STUDENTALK MAGAZINE CELEBRATES ITS 14 YEAR ANNIVERSARY WITH THEIR LOYAL CLIENTS For 14 years STUDENTALK has been able to accompany the students in Kuwait through their university years due to the support of advertisers.

What made you believe in STUDENTALK? Hisham El Murad, Brand and Communication Manager Fashion Division, Al Yasra Fashion.

Aside from being a colorful and engaging magazine to flick through while having your afternoon coffee (I wouldn’t be happy picking up my afternoon cappuccino at Starbucks without one!), Student Talk has become an iconic object that embodies what it means to be a student in Kuwait.

The magazine is constructed in an intelligent way; it manages to provide students with an array of relevant information from fashion advice, health, finance, events, world issues... while at the same time being largely developed with contributions from students themselves – it is the voice of the student population, therefore very relevant.

The magazine allows students to communicate with each other in an open space, allowing them to discuss hot topics and see the community consensus… building a strong sense of community and pride in Kuwait.

And this is the audience we have always wanted for DKNY and Al Yasra – young, fashionable, strong of mind, driven by wild aspirations, yet community conscious and ethically driven.

Keep up the great work, and on behalf of Al Yasra I’d like to wish the Student Talk team the very best in continuing this great magazine...

Lisa Tahabsem, Media Manager, Senyar Marketing and Branding

Elie Zorba, Media Manager, Impact&Echo BBDO group Students have the power to focus on the present and the future simultaneously, this was an empowerment that was created through STUDENTALK Magazine. Students have the freedom to share their first experiences and encourage others to do the same and this is why we believe we can reach them through STUDENTALK.

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Aziz Al-Asmar, Marketing Manager, Hassan’s Opticians Divisions: Hassan’s Optician, Hassan’s Hearing Aid, Hassan’s Jewellery, EYE BOUTIQUE Several reasons made me believe in Student Talk: - The Strong concept, by being accessible among University Students beside a proper distribution Channels.

- Owned by a reputable and credible publishing house PH7.

- Managed by a Professional Team: Management, Editorial, Marketing/Sales Team.

- It has a high viewership.

Since its inception, STUDENTALK marketed the print media with a new young target focus with a new flavor. Tapping into this large reader segment was one of the smartest moves I have witnessed through my experience in the market. It clearly reflects a brilliant vision of a creative group as PH7 and with time STUDENTALK was able to prove itself as one of the most considerable magazines in the market.

The content was elevated and was improved throughout the years, which is another one of PH7 creative strategic planning. To add on top of all of that, with reasonable prices, improved content, good sales, and effective marketing and distribution approach, a strong team are significant factors that make us believe in STUDENTALK more and more.

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STUDENT LIFE INTERVIEW

ACTIVE STUDENT

ABDULHADI RAMADHAN FULFILLING STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC NEEDS

STUDENTALK sets the light on students with great achievements who contribute their hard work and creativity towards their own university. A great example would be Abdulhadi Ramadhan who successfully helped students through their academic needs during his presidential days at the American College of Middle East. While Ramadhan was studying Computer Network Systems, he managed to devote his time and efforts to enhance students academic skills. Let’s take a closer look at Ramadhan’s experience and how it changed him on a personal level.

What motivated you to run for the elections?

First of all, the idea was encouraged by all my friends, family, and the college itself. They made me see how interesting the experience is. It was an opportunity to gain more knowledge and develop my personality. I wanted to enjoy such experience with its ups and downs.

When you won, what was your position and responsibilities?

I became the president of the engineering society at ACM. My job was basically to create and monitor the ideas that would cater to students’ needs.

Even though some people thought what we did was not enough, yet no one acknowledged that our main focus was on the students’ academic needs.

We struggled in order for students not to stress about getting high grades or even passing their classes. This way they would enjoy the true college experience.

What were your achievements throughout the year?

The Engineering Society achievements included a student hangout, helping students through their academic struggles, and providing awards for honors students to make them feel appreciated. These achievements had a great impact on me. They helped me hone my personality and taught me how to react through difficult situations. I see a new Abdulhadi now after enjoying the experience of being the President of the Engineering Society.

Did you run for elections this year? Why? No I didn’t, because I have a bigger plan in mind. Since I am graduating this year, I am planning to work for the KOC for three years, and then they will support and allow me to study abroad for Masters Degree. Honestly, I look forward to that experience.

Any last words?

In the end, I would like to thank the college for helping us a lot. Also, I would like to say always be positive and aim to be the best. Don’t let anything stop you, you can do it!

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DON’T STOP AT A CERTAIN LEVEL, KEEP ON MOVING FORWARD

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ACTIVE STUDENT

BAHAA ELDIN EL-SAYED INITIATES THE NEW VOICE OF CBA STUDENTS

9outCBA is a radio station podcasted and performed by the students; for the students. It’s the first radio station for Kuwait University, College of Business Administration, aimed to entertain and educate students about different aspects in the Kuwaiti community. Multiple programs include important news as well as humors topics. Here is an interview with El-Sayed in order to know more about 9outCBA. We are a group of students who thought about this idea and we used our educational experience to improve and build this radio station.

Everyone used their knowledge to contribute to the radio station.

We have several students pursuing different university degrees in Marketing ,Public Relation, Finance, Accounting and HR. In the end, we used all these fields to work on the station. The first people to be approached will be the university students and faculty members, including professors and staff. Other clients include entrepreneurs of small business and any company that would like to advertise at our station.

Our main aim is to improve our radio station, putting it in a high position through maximizing exposure amongst CBA students and increase advertisements and sponsorships. Also, any company should have a mission and vision for future guidance. Our mission is becoming a media power-horse in the education field to shed the light on our radio station and provide maximum reach and walk in the footsteps of other broadcasters so that we can have similar composition. Our vision is to seek out people that can aid our company or who can provide resources to further strengthen our position, and build a strong base of connections with people who can advertise at our station We are using several strategies to start working on our marketing, social media and public relation plans. Our service is one of a kind because it’s the first radio station that is broadcasted on a university campus. It will discuss the most important issues for the students and advertise for the events that will happen on campus. In addition, we will discuss students’ problems and ways to solve them through conducting interviews with students and professors.

Another idea we are working on is CBA’s Got Talent. We will make a competition between talented students with a voting application to make the students compete with each other and make them more interested in following our radio station. It will be a great opportunity to participate and become more popular amongst the students.

Eventually, this idea will increase their social life in a positive way that will with help them also to show their talents to the community.

To cater for those who are interested in fashion we came up with “Beyond the Fashion” idea. It is a program that provides a brief information for best sellers cosmetics and clothes shops, the new offers and discounts, and the new store openings that will enhance the shopping lovers fashion experiences as it will highlight the new trends and will help them save money and time by informing them with the best deals and discounts.

We use the Social Media in different ways to increase our followers through building fan pages on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram .The

Marketing Department, with a help of Public Relation, brainstorms and create plans to advertize for the radio station. They are working on a big advertising campaign to create maximum exposure amongst the students.

We will use the Facebook and Twitter to provide background information for the radio station and how it started. It will also include information about the issues regarding students and their events in order to participate in their college life.

In the beginning, we will include our contact information on the bulletin boards at every entrance in CBA in order for the students to reach us.

Posters about 9outCba will be available in significant places on campus.

Several t-shirts with 9outCBA’s logo will be created and distributed for some students and faculty members to wear to increase awareness. 1000 to 2000 flyers will be distributed amongst a three day period before airing in order for everyone to get to know about the radio station.

After we create the necessary buzz we will focus on the radio station’s performance. The first broadcast will include be an interview with a famous celebrity in order for his/her fans to updated with our radio station. A collaboration with different clubs on campus such as, the sports, music and art club, will take place in order to for them to participate in our competitions.

9outCBA aims to create and maintain the best quality of broadcast in order to increase our audiences. Our future goal is to improve our business further and be more up-to-date with students. We will expand our network connection and audiences even more. In the end, after we gain the success we planned for by 9outCBA, we would like to perform for other Kuwait University colleges such as engineering, medicine and social studies.

Our service is one of a kind because it’s the first radio station that is broadcasted on a university campus

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ACTIVE STUDENT

TAIBA AL-IBRAHIM MAKING ACCOMPLISHMENTS WITH THE FINANCE CLUB

Taiba Al-Ibrahim, the president of The Finance Club, has been creating effective workshops and seminars for AUK students in order to further educate them about the business world and develop their finance knowledge.

The Finance Club has been known inside and outside of AUK as a premium club. With all their accomplishments, they successfully built a strong image even amongst the Kuwaiti Community. If you would like to know more about The Finance Club and how Al-Ibrahim successfully created such image, here is an interview conducted by STUDENTALK

What drove you to become not only a part of The Finance Club but the head of it?

I joined the Finance Club the year it was founded, which was also my first year in AUK. I was encouraged to join the club for many reasons. The main reason being that I had heard of other interesting university clubs around Kuwait even before attending the American University of Kuwait. Secondly, many of my friends were really excited about the activities they heard the club intended to do, which they had told me about, and I thought the ideas were interesting. Lastly, my intended major at the time was Finance, and I truly felt that through this club, I could not only learn the theoretical important matters that I was learning in class, but I’d be able to engage with those theoretical matter while experiencing it firsthand and truly absorb all the information that the activities provide. I grew to love my major even more. Joining the Finance Club was one of the best decisions I’ve made, because it gave me the opportunity to meet new people, learn more about the business world through the seminars and workshop we’ve held. Also, how to manage responsibilities and tasks. Choosing the head of the club is a careful process done each year by the Board Members of the club. Each year the group votes for the candidate they see fit. I am so grateful to them that this year they chose me to hold that position.

What do you find most challenging about being the head of The Finance Club?

I can’t quite say these are challenges, they’re more of experiences that you’re bound to go through. There is the matter of worrying whether things will get done in time to achieve a given deadline, whether or not people are going to enjoy and benefit from an event we’re working on. Also, even seeing to the needs of all club members being met is an aspect that needs to be considered. These aren’t challenges to us, as we enjoy working towards achieving these goals, but they are matters you’d need to focus on to make sure that everything is organized.

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What is the most rewarding aspect of being in the most successful club in AUK? It’s very humbling, and it fills me with pride, to hear that AUK students have embraced the club in such a way. It’s also amazing to see all the positive responses we’ve received from those outside of AUK. We appreciate and cherish our relationships with other clubs and organization, and look forward to chances of working with them as well. It was a pleasure to be invited to join Tmkeen’s Youth Empowerment conference in November.

These factors make it nice to see that The Finance Club of AUK is making an impact and leaving its mark in a positive manner. I believe we were the only club from AUK to get invited to this conference.

How do you think being such an interregnal part of The Finance Club has affected your future?

Not only does my role continue to help me learn about finance and how the world markets currently function. However, the bigger picture is that it has helped me gain life skills that would definitely impact my future in a beneficial manner. The benefits come from developing basic management skills through experience, acquiring communication skills that now allow me to speak publicly without stressing way more than I should, and most importantly, learning how to work with others and coming up with a piece of work that would make us all proud.

What advice would you give to the future head of The Finance Club?

Push the envelope and take risks whilst keeping the interest of all club members and event attendees in mind. Give the people what they want, everything you do is up-to-date, and keep it all exciting. The Finance Club has truly proved that it can make the process of learning about business fun, and the positive reception to all of our events from our establishment has proved this.

Do you have any last words for the readers of studentalk?

Take part, make an impact no matter how small, but be there to participate and contribute to the creation of positive change & development.

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STUDENT LIFE INTERVIEW

ACTIVE STUDENT

LATIFA AL-QALLAF

ONE OF STUDENTALK ESTEEMED CONTRIBUTORS What can we say about the energy and support that was provided by Latifa Al-Qallaf to STUDENTALK? No words can describe her keen collaboration and enthusiasm with us. To honor her great work, STUDENTALK wanted to set the light on Al-Qallaf in order to express our gratitude towards her.

What are the benefits of being a contributor to STUDENATALK on a personal level?

It allowed me to meet more people and gave me confidence within myself. Also, it made me more interactive and gain experience on how to get information and make it presentable. It made me see and accept different opinions, which resulted in making new friends too. Personally as a writer, it gave me a place to let my passion be expressed and allowed me to connect with the outside world from my heart.

What inspired you to write articles in STUDENTALK Magazine?

As a student I love literature and I was studying it for two years in High school then after I graduated, I did not have the chance to be connected to literature anymore and I felt that part of me was dying so I wanted to find a way to learn more about writing. I searched and I accidentally found Publish House 7 Group. Therefore, when I told them I had poems to publish and that I’m a writer. They accepted the idea delightfully making it seem so easy. This made me want to try writing articles which I generally enjoy it.

Why did you choose STUDENTALK other than other magazines?

They showed me how can hard work that include deadlines and much writing can be so easy. They accepted me and made me belong to their community and their family. All you need to do is to be able to express yourself and be a good writer. STUDENTALK creates amazing opportunities for individuals who are interested in writing, editing and so on.

Other magazines are harder to approach but STUDENTALK are very welcoming. They have such an amazingly unique community that is like no other in terms of their strong bond and their engaging environment.

This makes you feel a sense of belonging that you might not obtain in any other magazine.

Who are your favorite authors?

I love this question!Jude Deveraux, Stephanie Laurens, Judith McNaught, Johanna Lindsey, Lisa kleypas and Nora Roberts.

They all have something in common; they can successfully convey raw emotions through their words and writing style; molding their readers’ feelings.

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What instigated your passion for writing while studying Industrial Engineer?

In life, I’m always think with my brain more than my heart. I believe in “mind over matter.” When I write, I allow myself to connect with my readers. Writing allows my heart to speak, to rule. For instance, if you personally know me, you would believe that I can be a little insensitive that’s because my mind is in control. But, when you read my writings, you would clearly feel the sense of romance and other flaming emotions that can play with the strings of your heart.

I have been interested in writing since my childhood so my passion for writing was always there. And, I found that I have the ability to efficiently manage my time to write and study. Writing for me is as important as my future career, Industrial Engineering, because it brings me to life.

As an ambitious student, how could you benefit your country?

Writing is a weapon. I use it as a way to introduce knowledge as well as a new way of thinking within the people’s minds. I believe that I can benefit my country by educating its people. Also, I benefit the people around me by proving to them that I’m simple but I try to be great, giving them hope and an example to enable them to preach their dreams. If I can, so can you!!

Why did you decide to publish your own book?

I wanted to be someone else’s favorite writer. I wanted to make people feel what those inspiring writers made me feel. I wanted to hold their emotions within my palms, to make people’s dreams come true. My readers are my true motivation. when I was writing my book and uploading it on Instagram and on my Blog, I would look forward to seeing my readers’ reactions. I simply loved their reactions. Also. the fact that I could answer their questions and directly interact with my readers to become closer to them I think the fact that I am an English educated writer that is writing in Arabic specifically the Kuwaiti dialect, made them notice a change and made them see a different world that they can relate to.

Writing is a weapon. I use it as a way to introduce knowledge as well as a new way of thinking within the people’s minds

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‫رئيسة النادي الرياضي في جامعة‬ ‫الخليج للعلوم والتكنولوجيا‬

‫فاطمة الدعيج‪:‬‬

‫نهدف إلى نشر ثقافة الرياضة بين الطلبة‬ ‫شغفها في ممارسة ومتابعة األخبار الرياضية كان السبب الرئيسي‬ ‫إلنضمامها للنادي الرياضي الكويتي في جامعة الخليج للعلوم‬ ‫والتكنولوجيا‪ ،‬واليوم الطالبة فاطمة الدعيج التي تدرس تخصص‬ ‫اللغويات التطبيقية والترجمة أصبحت رئيسة النادي بفضل حرصها‬ ‫على إبراز أهمية الرياضة في حرم الجامعة‪ .‬التقتها مجلة ‪STUDENTALK‬‬ ‫لنتعرف بشكل أكبر على أهدافها وطموحها في هذا المجال‪.‬‬ ‫ما هو سبب مشاركتك في النادي الرياضي في جامعة الخليج للعلوم‬ ‫والتكنولوجيا؟‬ ‫من املهم نشر التوعية الرياضية بني طلبة اجلامعات‪ ،‬وذلك كان السبب الرئيسي‬ ‫إلنضمامي للنادي الرياضي يف جامعة اخلليج للعلوم والتكنولوجيا‪.‬‬ ‫كما أنه من خالل مشاركتي يف النادي الرياضي وبالتعاون مع جميع األعضاء حرصنا‬ ‫على رفع مستوى أنشطة النادي ونشر ثقافة الروح الرياضية بني الطلبة والتوعية‬ ‫الرياضية يف اجلامعة‪.‬‬ ‫ما هي النشاطات التي يقوم بها النادي؟‬ ‫تتنوع األنشطة التي يقوم بها النادي وتنقسم ما بني ندوات وحماضرات وأخرى‬ ‫مسابقات وأنشطة رياضية‪ ،‬من بينها دوري كرة القدم بني الطلبة‪ .‬فض ًال عن تنظيم‬ ‫أسبوع رياضي يتضمن عدد من األنشطة‪.‬‬ ‫كيف تقيمين مشاركة الطلبة في النشاطات التي يتم تنظيمها؟‬ ‫نلمس تفاعل كبري بني طلبة اجلامعة من خالل مشاركتهم يف أنشطة النادي‬ ‫الرياضي يف اجلامعة وبشكل عام يظهرون إستعدادهم للمشاركة سواء يف‬ ‫الندوات أو املسابقات‪.‬‬ ‫كيف يمكن للراغبين اإلنضمام في النادي؟‬ ‫يفتح النادي أبوابه أمام جميع الراغبني باإلنضمام إليه من خالل تعبئة الطلب اخلاص‬ ‫والذي نزودهم بها‪ ،‬أو من خالل إرسال بريد إلكرتوين مع ذكر اإلسم‪ ،‬العمر‪ ،‬التخصص‪،‬‬

‫رياضتي المفضلة هي‬ ‫كرة القدم‬ ‫وسبب رغبتهم باملشاركة والنشاطات التي يرغبون بالقيام بها‪.‬‬ ‫ما هي الرياضة المفضلة التي ترغبين بممارستها؟‬ ‫بشكل عام أفضل ممارسة رياضة كرة القدم‪.‬‬ ‫هل تؤمنين أن هناك رياضات خاصة للبنات وأخرى للشباب؟‬ ‫اللياقة البدنية غري مقتصرة على الشباب دون البنات‪ ،‬وكذلك األلعاب الرياضية ال يجب‬ ‫أن تصنف ما بني البنت والشاب‪ ،‬ألن األمر األهم هو شغف وهواية الشخص لرياضة‬ ‫معينة من اجلنسني‪.‬‬ ‫هل تقدم جامعة الخليج للعلوم والتكنولوجيا الدعم الكافي للنادي؟‬ ‫بشكل مستمر وبدون تردد تقدم إدارة جامعة اخلليج للعلوم والتكنولوجيا الدعم‬ ‫الكايف والالزم بهدف مساعدة النادي الرياضي وتلبية متطلباته ومن هنا ال بد أن نقدم‬ ‫لهم الشكر والتقدير‪.‬‬

‫أعضاء النادي الرياضي في جامعة الخليج للعلوم والتكنولوجيا‪:‬‬ ‫الرئيس‪ :‬فاطمة الدعيج‬ ‫نائب الرئيس‪ :‬حسني الشمري‬ ‫أمني السر‪ :‬عبداهلل احلل ّيل‬ ‫أمني الصندوق‪ :‬حممد الغريب‬ ‫األعضاء‪ :‬يوسف السعدون‪ ،‬يوسف عمر‪ ،‬عبد الرحمن الشمايل‪ ،‬فاطمة الشايع‪،‬‬ ‫شادي‪ ،‬رمي السريع وحسني احلسني‪.‬‬ ‫‪52‬‬

‫‪STUDENT LIFE UNIVERSITY ACTIVITIES‬‬

‫كلية بوكسهل الكويت للبنات ‪:‬‬ ‫لقاء التنويري للمستجدات‬ ‫نظمت كلية بوكسهل الكويت للبنات اللقاء التنويري لطالباتها املستجدات يف‬ ‫الفصل الدراسي الثاين ‪ 2014/2013‬والذي عقد يومي األربعاء واخلميس املوافق‬ ‫‪ 29‬و ‪ 30‬يناير ‪ 2014‬من الساعة التاسعة صباحًا حتى الساعة الثانية بعد الظهر‬ ‫يف حرم الكلية يف أبو حليفة ‪.‬‬ ‫تنظم الكلية هذا اللقاء التنويري مع بداية كل فصل دراسي بهدف تعريف‬ ‫الطالبات املستجدات بطبيعة الدراسة بالكلية والتخصصات والربامج التي‬ ‫تقدمها وللحديث عن اللوائح التي يتحتم على الطالبات اإلملام بها خالل فرتة‬ ‫الدراسة واإلطالع على مرافق الكلية وتتاح للطالبات فرصة احلصول على أية‬ ‫معلومات ترشدهم لتحقيق مسرية أكادميية ناجحة‪.‬‬ ‫وقد منحت الطالبات اجلدد الفرصة للتجول يف حرم الكلية وإختبار أحدث ما‬ ‫توصلت إليه التكنولوجيا التي منها الفصول واملعامل الذكية ومكتبة مزودة‬ ‫بأحدث التقنيات احلديثة باإلضافة إىل جمموعة من اخلدمات التي تساعد على‬ ‫العملية التعليمية هذا وقد تخلل هذين اليومني التعريفيني نشاطات عدة‬ ‫ومشاركة العديد من املؤسسات الصحية والرياضية التي تقدم للطالبات‬ ‫اخلدمات املتعددة والعروض اخلاصة‪.‬‬ ‫تزود مقررات الكلية ومناهجها الطالبات باملعرفة واملهارات الالزمة التي تضمن‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫متيزهم يف حياتهم املهنية املستقبلية حيث يتم وضع املناهج واملقررات‬ ‫لتتماشى مع املتطلبات املهنية العصرية الالزمة ‪ .‬كما أن املؤهالت التي‬ ‫متنحها الكلية لطالباتها تضمن لهن جناحهن املهني بتطبيق أساليب تعليمية‬ ‫حديثة جتمع بني الدراسة األكادميية واملمارسة العملية ‪.‬‬ ‫هذاوقد تخلل هذين اليومني التعريفيني نشاطات عدة ومشاركة العديد من‬ ‫املؤسسات لتزويد الطالبات باخلدمات والعروض كمشاركة بنك بوبيان وشركة‬ ‫زين التي تقدم برامج تدريبية وتطوعية للطالبات التي تساعد يف تطوير وصقل‬ ‫شخصياتهن ‪.‬‬ ‫وقد عربت إحدى الطالبات عن سبب إختيارهن لكلية بوكسهل هو "عدد الطالبات‬ ‫احملدد يف الصفوف املزودة بأحدث التقنيات يجعل الدراسة يف بوكسهل أمر‬ ‫نتوق إليه" و" أعضاء هيئة التدريس واإلدارة يف بوكسهل يخلقون لنا جوًا من‬ ‫ِ‬ ‫كطالبات مستجدات" كما أن طريقة التدريس تساعد على‬ ‫السعادة والراحة نحن‬ ‫تطوير مهاراتنا العملية وليس النظرية فقط "‪.‬‬

‫‪AUK Students Represent Kuwait‬‬ ‫‪and Place in Environmental‬‬ ‫‪Competition‬‬ ‫‪Students from the American University of Kuwait (AUK) recently participated‬‬ ‫‪in the 13th Regional Inter College Environmental Public Speaking Competition‬‬ ‫‪in Dubai. The Competition, which was sponsored by the Emirates‬‬ ‫‪Environmental Group (EEG), was held in Knowledge City, where the AUK‬‬ ‫‪team comprising of Vincent Puyat, Jad Saab, and Hussain Al-Sayegh, with‬‬ ‫‪Emannoel Cabildo on technical support, earned the Second Runner Up title‬‬ ‫‪for their presentation “Global Challenges – Local Solutions”.‬‬ ‫‪AUK was the only school to represent a university from Kuwait and the‬‬ ‫‪teams took great pride in representing their university, as well as the state of‬‬ ‫‪Kuwait. The students were accompanied to by their coach, Lisa WaiteTrago,‬‬ ‫‪Speech and faculty member of AUK’s Intensive English Program (IEP). This‬‬ ‫‪year’s AUK team was honored to receive coaching at home with former‬‬ ‫‪competition coach Don Prades, Speech and IEP faculty.‬‬ ‫‪The students were chosen from the first round elimination after spending‬‬ ‫‪their summer months researching their assigned environmental topics. The‬‬ ‫‪final teams spent many hours last fall compiling research, writing, designing‬‬ ‫‪visuals and memorizing their speeches, while also working on their stage‬‬ ‫‪presence and speaking skills.‬‬ ‫‪“This was a learning year for our teams,” stated WaiteTrago. “I couldn’t be‬‬ ‫‪more proud of these four AUK students. They worked countless hours in‬‬ ‫‪perfecting their environmental messages and all of them were well received‬‬ ‫”‪at the competition.‬‬

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‫حياة الطلبة أنشطة الجامعات‬

‫بوكسهل للبنات تحتفل بتخرج‬ ‫طالباتها لدفعتي ‪ 2012‬و ‪2013‬‬

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‫‪STUDENT LIFE LOYAC ACTIVITIES‬‬

‫الطلبةبعد تسليم الشهادات‬

‫لوياك يقيم “يوم داو المفتوح”‬ ‫بالتعاون مع “إرسم البسمة”‬ ‫أقامت لوياك “ يوم داو املفتوح” بالتعاون مع حملة “إرسم البسمة” ‪ ،‬حيث قام طلبة‬ ‫لوياك مبشاركة متطوعي احلملة بطهي وحتضري ‪ 200‬وجبة غذاء منذ الساعة الثامنة‬ ‫صباحًا وحتى الثانية عشر ظهرًا ‪ ،‬ومن ثم اجتهوا‪ ‬إىل جتمع العمال وقت الغذاء وقاموا‬ ‫بتوزيع الوجبات عليهم ‪.‬‬ ‫وهذه ليست املرة األويل لتعاون لوياك مع حملة “إرسم البسمة” حيث شاركت جلنة‬ ‫‪ Little Loyacers‬بالتطوع مع احلملة مرات متعددة يف توزيع الوجبات على العمال‪.‬‬ ‫مت اختيار هذا النشاط ضمن فعاليات يوم داو املفتوح التى تهدف إىل زيادة احلس‬ ‫اإلنساين لدى الشباب‪ ‬من خالل األعمال التطوعية املتعددة‪ .‬‬ ‫حيث ترحب شركة داو بالفرص التي متكن الشباب يف جميع اجملاالت‪ ‬الرئيسية وتطوره‬ ‫لبناء جمتمع واقتصاد أكرث قوة وتنوع ‪.‬‬ ‫أقيم النشاط بحضور فيصل الهارون مدير عام لوياك الذي أعرب عن سعادته ملا‬ ‫وجده من جمهود قام به الشباب املتطوع عند جتهيزهم الوجبات وكأن املكان حتول‬ ‫إىل خلية نحل مليئة بالعمل اجلاد ليس ذلك فقط ولكن حب من القلب لهذا العمل‬ ‫اإلنساين‪ .‬وشكر الهارون شركة داو للكيماويات وجمال العتال مدير الشركة يف الكويت‬ ‫على رعايتهم الدائمة لألعمال التطوعية وعلى شركاتهم مع لوياك والذي دخلت عامها‬ ‫اخلامس كما توجه بالشكر إىل بيبي األيوب التى أطلقت حملة “إرسم البسمة” وهذه‬ ‫البسمة‪ ‬رأيناها اليوم على وجه كل العمال بعد عمل شاق يبدأ من الصباح الباكر‪.‬‬ ‫وأوضح الهارون أن فعاليات “يوم داو املفتوح”‪ ‬القت جناحا كبريًا حيث رسمت البسمة‬ ‫أيضا من قبل على شفاة العديد من أطفال مراكز ذوي اإلحتياجات اخلاصة أثناء تقدمي‬ ‫أنشطة خاصة لهم تدعو إىل األمل والتفاؤل وتقدير ألهميتهم يف جمتمعنا‪.‬‬

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‫حياة الطلبة أنشطة النوير‬

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STUDENT DIWANEYA INVESTIGATION

FAJER AL-KHALIFAH 19, AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF KUWAIT, ENGLISH LITERATURE.

This term doesn’t really exist, and so it can be interpreted in many ways; some of you, right now, are thinking that it may mean a Kuwaiti being born in another country with a foreign passport, or a Kuwaiti that has perhaps lived abroad all of his or her life, or maybe a half-Kuwaiti half-foreign citizen. After reading the title and having your own definition, and after reading this introduction you stop to think, which could it be? Now, you’re waiting for me to give you the answer, and smiling at what you’re reading.

After I’ve guaranteed your smile, I’ll tell you the answer: it’s none of the above. I wanted to use this term to describe the non-Kuwaitis that lived in Kuwait all their lives. The ones who went to schools in Kuwait and have been treated in Kuwait’s hospitals. The non-Kuwaitis that have family gatherings here in Kuwait, and pray amongst the Kuwaitis in the mosques.

The same non-Kuwaitis are the ones that earn a living to help the Kuwaitis, in restaurants, shopping malls, even teachers and journalists!

What about the ones living at your house? She has her own room: she cleans for you, she sometimes cooks for you, and she washes your clothes and irons them too. Doesn’t she help take care of the new born? Carries it, puts it to sleep, and clean it? Don’t you already consider her as a family member? And then, what about the guy that takes you around Kuwait, and washes all the cars of the house, and cleans them inside out. Isn’t he a good friend, now, being with the family so much in an important time of the day: in the car? Aren’t they both important people in the house with substantial roles?

Don’t go away just yet! I want to talk about your friends and the people you encounter on a daily basis. All these kind, smiling faces, of Kuwaitis and non-Kuwaitis are equally friendly and wholehearted; whether a classmate or a coworker. Despite the difficulties non-Kuwaitis face, in comparison to Kuwaitis in finding their own job with strain, working hard to earn enough money, and paying for all the tuition fees, as well as health insurance, themselves. They still consider Kuwait a home.

Some non-Kuwaitis have been born in this country, they grew up in this culture and society; some speak the Kuwaiti dialect fairly better than some Kuwaitis, and when they travel they miss home… and their home is in Kuwait. They love this country, care about it, and add it in their prayers.

How can’t the country love them, acknowledge their hard work that they’ve dedicated to develop it, and consider them one of her own?

In the end, I can answer all the questions raised with one sentence: by heart, they are Kuwaitis. They help make up part of the country, with their services, and even with their originality and different personalities. I am a Kuwaiti, and I believe a part of them is Kuwaiti too. Now you can smile again, for even though deep down you know this, it wouldn’t have occurred to you when you first read the title, and admit it, you didn’t expect the article to end this way: with compassion, empathy, and enthusiasm..

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‫‪STUDENT DIWANEYA INVESTIGATION‬‬

‫يقيم الطلبة اإلحتفاالت الكويتية باألعياد الوطنية؟‬ ‫كيف ّ‬ ‫األعياد الوطنية في أي بلد هي فرحة يعيشها كل من األبناء والمقيمين‪ ،‬وفي بداية شهر فبراير من كل عام تتزين الطرقات والشوارع والسيارات في‬ ‫الكويت باألعالم الوطنية التي تطغيها مشاعر الفرحة واألمل بمستقبل الكويت الواعد والمشرق‪ .‬وال تقتصر اإلحتفاالت على عمر معين بل يشارك بها‬ ‫الجميع دون إستثناء‪ ،‬إلتقينا مع مجموعة من الطلبة لنتعرف عن رأيهم في المهرجانات واإلحتفاالت والمسيرات التي يشارك بها الطلبة‪.‬‬

‫فجر كمال‬ ‫تشري الطالبة فجر كمال‪ 20 ،‬سنة‪،‬‬ ‫تخصص تسويق يف جامعة اخلليج‬ ‫للعلوم والتكنولوجيا أنه من املهم‬ ‫أن حتتفل العائالت الكويتية باألعياد‬ ‫الوطنية ويف نفس الوقت من الضروري‬ ‫أن ال تكون هذه اإلحتفاالت مصدر‬ ‫إزعاج بالنسبة لآلخرين ولألسف التي‬ ‫أصبحت منتشرة بشكل كبري من خالل‬ ‫املسريات التي يتم تنظيمها يف هذه‬ ‫املناسبات‪ .‬وتضيف "لكل شخص‬ ‫احلرية يف إختيار الطريقة التي يرغب‬ ‫باإلحتفال بها لكن باإلبتعاد عن األمور‬ ‫التي تضايق اآلخرين أو تؤذيهم لذلك ال بد‬ ‫من أن يتم ضبط اخملالفني عن طريق‬ ‫تكثيف احلمالت املرورية"‪.‬‬ ‫ومن جهة شخصية تشري كمال أنها‬ ‫تقوم باإلحتفال يف األعياد الوطنية مع‬ ‫األسرة سواء يف الشاليه أو الرب خاصة‬ ‫أنها ذكرى مميزة ألبناء الشعب الكويتي‪.‬‬

‫نوف الدوب‬ ‫وتعترب الطالبة نوف الدوب‪ 21 ،‬سنة‪،‬‬ ‫تخصص حماسبة يف جامعة اخلليج‬ ‫للعلوم والتكنولوجيا أن املسريات جيدة‬

‫لكن لألسف هناك فئة من الشعب‬ ‫يستخدمونها بطريقة خاطئة مما‬ ‫تعكس صورة سلبية عن اجملتمع‬ ‫الكويتي‪ .‬وتابعت "أؤيد بشكل كبري تنظيم‬ ‫مسريات يعرب من خاللها أبناء الشعب‬ ‫الكويتي عن الفرحة بعيدي اإلستقالل‬ ‫والتحرير لكن يجب أن تكون بطريقة‬ ‫منظمة ومدروسة من دون أن تسبب‬ ‫أي أذى لآلخرين‪".‬‬

‫أما الطالب عبداهلل إدريس‪ ،‬تخصص‬ ‫علوم كمبيوتر يف جامعة اخلليج للعلوم‬ ‫والتكنولوجيا يحرص أن يبقى يف املنزل‬ ‫خالل فرتة اإلحتفاالت باألعياد الوطنية‬ ‫بسبب زحمة الشوارع والتي يصعب‬ ‫على أي شخص أن ينتقل من مكان إىل‬ ‫آخر‪ ،‬مشريًا إىل ضرورة العمل بجدية أكرث‬ ‫على حصر اإلحتفاالت يف مكان معني‪.‬‬

‫وتضيف الدوب أن الطريقة األمثل‬ ‫لإلحتفال باألعياد الوطنية يجب أن تكون‬ ‫من خالل جتمع األسر الكويتية وإستذكار‬ ‫تاريخ الكويت‪.‬‬

‫باألعياد الوطنية لكن يجب جتنب‬ ‫املشاكل ألنها تؤثر بشكل سلبي على‬ ‫اجملتمع‪ .‬ويضيف العنزي "أمتنى أن‬ ‫ننظم إحتفاالت يف الكويت متنوعة أكرث‬ ‫وتتضمن نشاطات وفعاليات إضافية‪".‬‬ ‫ويشري أنه يف األعياد الوطنية يحرص‬ ‫على اإلجتماع مع األهل واألصدقاء‬ ‫يف هذه املناسبة واإلستمتاع باأليام‬ ‫باألجواء املميزة‪.‬‬ ‫فجر كمال‪:‬‬ ‫من املهم اإلحتفال باألعياد الوطنية‬ ‫مع جتنب إزعاج لآلخرين‬ ‫نوف الدوب‪:‬‬ ‫املسريات فرصة للتعبري عن الفرح‬ ‫وحب الوطن‬

‫أحمد حاجي‬

‫علي حسني العيسى‬ ‫أما الطالب علي حسني العيسى‪21 ،‬‬

‫سنة‪ ،‬تخصص علوم كمبيوتر يف جامعة‬ ‫اخلليج للعلوم والتكنولوجيا يشري أنه يف‬ ‫الكويت نفقتد إىل اإلحتفاالت والنشاطات‬ ‫التي تقام مبناسبة األعياد الوطنية‬ ‫واإلحتفال يقتصر على املسريات‬ ‫واأللعاب النارية فقط‪ .‬ويتابع "املسريات‬ ‫أمر مسلي بالنسبة لألطفال للتعبري عن‬ ‫الفرحة باألعياد الوطنية لكن يجب حتديد‬ ‫عدد من الضوابط التي متنع الشباب‬ ‫بالتمادي يف بعض األمور التي يقومون‬ ‫بها والتي بدورها تؤدي إىل أذية اآلخرين‪".‬‬ ‫ومتنى العيسى أن يكون يف الكويت‬ ‫نشاطات أكرث تنوعًا يف األعياد الوطنية‬ ‫مثل املسابقات يف اجملمعات ويجب‬ ‫أن يرافقها حمالت توعوية إىل ما قد‬ ‫تؤدي إليه نشاطات‬

‫وبدوره يؤكد الطالب أحمد حاجي‬ ‫حسني‪ ،‬تخصص علوم كمبيتور يف‬ ‫جامعة اخلليج للعلوم والتكنولوجيا على‬ ‫أهمية اإلحتفال باإلعياد الوطنية نظرًا‬ ‫لقدرتها على تعزيز الروح الوطنية والوالء‬ ‫للبالد‪ .‬ويتابع‪ ،‬أحرص على املشاركة يف‬ ‫اإلحتفاالت التي تقام مبناسبة األعياد‬ ‫الوطنية لكن مع اإللتزام بحدود معينة ال‬ ‫تسبب األذى أو اإلزعاج لآلخرين‪.‬‬

‫علي حسين العيسى‪:‬‬ ‫يجب تنوع طرق اإلحتفاالت الوطنية‬ ‫عبداهلل إدريس‪:‬‬ ‫املشكلة تتمثل يف زحمة الشوارع‬ ‫أحمد حاجي حسين‪:‬‬ ‫اإلحتفاالت فرصة لتعزيز الروح‬ ‫الوطنية‬ ‫عبد العزيز العنزي‪:‬‬ ‫فرصة للتجمع مع العائلة واألصدقاء‬

‫عبدالعزيز العنزي‬ ‫أما الطالب عبد العزيز العنزي‪ ،‬تخصص‬ ‫هندسة يؤكد أنه من الضرورة اإلحتفال‬ ‫‪60‬‬

‫ديوانية الطلبة تحقيق‬

‫فاطمة‬ ‫عبدالسالم‬ ‫‪ 19‬سنة‪ ،‬جامعة‬ ‫الشرق األوسط‬ ‫األميركية‪ ،‬هندسة‬ ‫صناعية‬ ‫يا كويتنا‬ ‫يا كويتنا‪ ..‬يا أغلى بلد‬ ‫محظوظ منهو فيج انولد‬ ‫الكرم و الذوق من أطباعج‪..‬‬ ‫وانتي اللي العزم فيج انوجد‬ ‫الغال يا كويت لج و ألحبابج‬ ‫ألن فيج و فيهم الخير انحصد‬ ‫صباح ونواف هم حكامج‬ ‫يا بختج يحفظج ربي من الحسد‬ ‫انتي لؤلؤة خليجج و جيرانج‬ ‫انتي أحلى وطن وأغلى بلد‬ ‫علمتي الخير ل عيالج‬ ‫صغير و كبير بنت وولد‬ ‫نحب كل شي فيج حتى ترابج‬ ‫ونشتاق لو القلب عنج ابتعد‬ ‫يحفظج ربي ويدوم احسانج‬ ‫ويخليج ربي لنا ذخر و سند‬

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ABDULMOHSEN AL-MAYYAS

HELPING KENYA’S COMMUNITY AND INCREASING KUWAIT’S VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE. A rewarding feeling will inevitably be obtained by helping others. Abdulmohsen Al-Mayyas provides a closer look on Kuwait for Kenya’s efforts and accomplishments. He mentioned the mutual benefits gained between the participants who were volunteering to alleviate some of the dilemmas that the Kenyans suffer from at their community. STUDENTALK wanted to encourage other students to have this rewarding feeling.

Here is an interview with Al-Mayyas about the goals, aims, achievements and the ways to participate at K4K’s program.

How and when did K4K start?

LOYAC established the Kuwait for Kenya (K4K) Project in 2006 to open a window for the Kuwaiti youth volunteers who would not otherwise get the opportunity to volunteer in Africa. To work on grassroots projects that help them evolve into effective young leaders for Kuwait’s future. K4K also aims to help Kenyans help themselves focusing on women and youth working closely with disadvantaged communities to establish sustainable projects that contribute to alleviate poverty and to give the people access to basic life and health services.

The saying goes “beggars can’t be choosers.”

Well using that same logic giving the beggars the power of choice could possibly prevent them from having to beg Why did you participate with the K4K? I have been involved with LOYAC since its inception in 2002, it has always been a source of support and encouragement for me. I currently manage the International Programs Department at LOYAC, which oversees all international programs we offer abroad. I work hands-on with K4K because it was a program specifically designed by LOYAC and what we call an “inhouse” program.

The reason, personally, that I was adamant to overseeing the project is because I do not believe in the traditional methods of charity— which consist mainly of donating money. I believe that this is part of the problem and not the solution. Statistics show that about 11 dollars, optimistically, out of every 100 dollars reach those who need it. My mission is to change that and make sure that money invested truly benefits those who need it.

What were the projects that you worked on with K4K? I have overseen 3 projects so far, a coir mat workshop, tailoring workshop for women and a water kiosk that provides fresh water supply to villagers.

That, as small and insignificant as it may seem from our perspective, is a part of the solution. It won’t immediately provide them with cures to their illness or a better education, but what they earn will give them the belief that progress is possible instead of a false sense of hope they get from waiting for a savior.

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What did you benefit from being a member of K4K? As team leader, I have learned to be very patient yet, quick on my feet to make adjustments. As much as we plan for projects, things remain very unpredictable and sometimes the plan must change on the spot. If I learn how to efficiently manage a team and execute a project under pressure in a place as unpredictable as Kenya, then I can come back here with the ability to do tenfold in my own country.

What are the main obstacles you have faced?

Finding the right candidates for the program and the right kind of project to invest in there on the ground. It is a very challenging and it’s not for everyone.

One of the biggest challenges I’ve noticed personally is that the people in Kenya are happy and content with what they have. They have accepted their fates, like an exhausted swimmer in shark-infested waters. They were led to believe that things cannot and will not change. We go there to show them that this may be their reality but it doesn’t have to be their fate.

Coming from a developed country with better-established entities, they get the opportunity to see how communities are built on a micro scale. They come back with greater insight on global issues and manage to see things differently on a much smaller scale that will assist them to better view the bigger picture in order to develop their own community.

How can others participate with K4K? Participating is easy! You just sign up under the Global Outreach Programs online via our website at Loyac.org. If you feel this is the kind of journey for you and you want to have a life changing experience just sign up immediately.

K4K trips are usually during the summer, around July and August.

What are K4K’s main goals ?

There are two main goals or factors to K4K; the first is the volunteer experience and the second is helping the community in need.

Most people are under the impression that volunteering is not fun, but our aim is to change this general perspective— to combine between volunteering and fun.

The saying goes “beggars can’t be choosers.” Well using that same logic giving the beggars the power of choice could possibly prevent them from having to beg. To allow them to figure out their route empowers them with the tools that money can’t buy and charities don’t always provide.

As a member of K4K, how can you benefit the Kuwaiti society?

K4K’s projects present considerable opportunities for the youth in Kuwait to engage in effective community building and gain valuable insight to youth programming in Kenya. This 3 weeks program is designed to help youth learn about a different culture, take them out of their comfort zone and test them. They exchange views on youth related issues and involve in intensive activities such as construction.

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VOLUNTEER WORK

SHERINE AL-BLOUSHI TAKING VOLUNTEER WORK TO AN INTERNATIONAL LEVEL

The philanthropist traveler, Sherine Al-Bloushi, has taken extreme measures with the Humanitarian Affairs Organization in order to help developing countries in need. Cambodia, Philippines, Thailand and much more places where Al-Bloushi visited in order to provide health care, feeding programs and activities for orphans. As STUDENTALK considers this act as sincerely gratifying, we conducted an interview with Al-Bloushi in order to inspire our beloved readers:

Why did you start working with the Humanitarian Affairs Organization?

I only started my journey with them last November. I attended the University Scholars Leadership (USL) Symposium, in Manila, organized

by Humanitarian Affairs UK in August 2013, which is where I was first introduced to them.

Please tell us more about the Humanitarian Affairs Organization and how did you find about it?

The Humanitarian Affairs, UK is a London based Social Enterprise that initiates and supports humanitarian relief efforts and development programmes in under privileged countries and communities. HA also focuses on building youth leaders, encourage and nurture them to become world-class citizens.

They provide young people with opportunities to engage in humanitarian service, strengthen their awareness of diverse cultures, and develop a lifelong commitment to helping others by participating in relief efforts.

They also have offices in Thailand (known as Humanitarian Affairs Asia), which is where I’m currently based. HA Asia are responsible for organizing the University Scholars Leadership (USL) Symposium, which I attended last year. I first learned about HA when our university (AUK) got the invitation to attend the USL symposium. Myself, along with nine other delegates flew to Manila, Philippines to attend the 4th USL conference.

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A tiny act may be tiny to us but could mean a whole lot more to the person you’re helping What were the projects that you have accomplished up until now?

Humanitarian Affairs organized a relief team to head out to the disasterstruck area in the Philippines, Tacloban City. We spent about a week in Tacloban and managed to provide help to the survivors of typhoon Yolanda (aka Typhoon Haiyan). We worked with several foreign NGO’s like The Red Cross in China, Korea and Australia at the UNICEF, and a local Rotary club to help distribute as many relief goods as possible to the survivors. HA organized a feeding program which was also a Christmas event that included a hearty lunch, goodies for kids and some Christmas songs at San Jose Central School in Dulag, which was also an evacuation shelter. The team managed to feed approximately 2000 children and adults, with the help of other volunteers. We also helped the local rotary clubs hold their feeding programs, which was a 25-day effort. Also, since HA plans to adopt Tacloban City for the next year, we’ve arranged for a rebuilding effort, where we plan on renovating a local school and a maternity clinic, which are both still operational but in tragic condition.

Also, we are currently working on organizing a summer camp for the orphans in Tacloban, which will be held somewhere around April.

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What are the future projects you are going to work on?

Aside from HA’s projects in the Philippines, we are currently working on organizing the 5th USL conference in Cambodia. I am also working on organizing The Oxford Symposium held in Oxford and the “Creative Fundraising” NGO Conference to be held in Bangkok. On the side, the HA team visits local orphanages and elderly homes here in Thailand, where we hold a feeding program or just simply keep the kids company and set up activities such as field trips, sporting activities and much more.

How can any student join the Humanitarian Affairs Organization?

They can start by applying for the next USL Symposium held in Cambodia from August 1-7. This event will give the students an idea of how the organizations runs and what kind of programs they provide for the youths to discover and enhance their leadership skills.

Why did you choose to help others instead of developing your own career?

Not only is it very self-rewarding but it is also very eye-opening. It made me realize how small my problems are, and really teaches a person how to appreciate the good things in life. I’ve always had a passion for helping people, especially for people who aren’t capable of helping themselves. I am so blessed with the life I have, and thankful for it every day. However, I needed to step out of my comfort zone to really challenge myself and to know what I am capable of. I know I have the ability to reach out to people, we all do, so why not?

What are the personal/ work experiences you have gained through this experience?

I’ve learned a lot of things throughout my experiences, and still learning.

I’ve learned a lot about the different cultures in the different places I have been travelling to. I also now work with people from all around the world, and we all learn from each other, whether it’s in the office or just a simple conversation. Also, I’ve been taking up leadership sessions and attending several conferences. They’ve all taught me how to become more independent and has only made me ever so determined to make a change in the world. Reaching out to people has made me realize how grateful I am for the healthy life I have been given. My experience in the Philippines has made me realize how much this world needs people to lend a helping hand. It also taught me to never lose hope, and to keep believing in myself.

In your opinion, how does volunteer develop one’s personality?

It strengthens their sense of appreciation, which I think is very important nowadays. A lot of people, unfortunately, do not realize what they have.

It also teaches you how to empathize and feel for others. That satisfaction you feel once you reach out to people will only trigger you to do more.

Any last words for STUDENTALK readers?

I think the world has given us so much and it’s time to give something back, whether small or big. A tiny act may be tiny to us but could mean a whole lot more to the person you’re helping. When you show that kind of initiative, you only bring hope into those who are less fortunate and you never know who you are inspiring. So, take action, be a leader and make a change in this world

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RIHAM AL-RESHAID

TAKES A STEP TOWARDS MENTAL ADVOCACY Riham Al-Reshaid, an influential Kuwaiti artist, successfully connected her talent to helping others in the Kuwaiti Society. By working with the Fawzia Sultan Rehabilitation Institute (FSRI), she decided to donate a percentage of her profit off of her paintings to FSRI to aid those with mental health problems. As she was blessed to be alleviated from her eating disorder, she wanted to provide support to those who are struggling with mental disorder. Al-Reshaid told STUDENTALK Magazine about her personal struggle, her work with FSRI and much more in this interview.

How were you able to connect art with mental advocacy?

I’ve always loved art. It has been my biggest tool in overcoming obstacles and expressing myself. After seeing the success coming from my artwork, I felt like it would be a great opportunity to give back to the Kuwaiti society. I’ve struggled with an eating disorder for many years and have realized the importance of awareness in the field of mental health.

I’ve been able to recover with lots of help and support; for that reason, I would love others to have the same opportunity.

What is your main inspiration that motivates you to draw or paint?

I find myself inspired by different emotions I go through in my life as well as nature. I love using vibrant colors in my paintings. Every painting I paint has a story behind it.

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After seeing the success coming from my artwork, I felt like it would be a great opportunity to give back to the Kuwaiti society

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Why did you decide to donate some of your profit to Fawzia Sultan Rehabilitation Institute (FSRI)?

I’ve received treatment at the Fawzia Sultan Rehabilitation Institute. The support, acceptance and understanding I’ve had throughout my journey in recovery has been incredible. FSRI is very involved in raising awareness regarding mental health in Kuwait and they have worked very hard to continue doing so. I wanted to provide them with the support because I really do believe in what they’re doing.

their experiences dealing with mental health problems. The more outspoken others are about it, the more help and support we can provide.

What are your last words for STUDENTALK readers?

The hardest and most important step to take when you’re struggling with any mental health problem is to reach out and ask for help. There are so many others that may be going through what you are, you’re not alone.

It’s not easy to recover, it’s one of the most difficult things to do, but it’s so worth it. Take that first step.

What are the current projects you are working on?

I’m currently working on a series of mixed media paintings. I will also be giving speeches at schools and universities on the topic of eating disorders and recovery.

Other than art, how can other talents help benefit the Kuwaiti society?

I believe that no matter what your talent is, there’s always a chance to help others. It takes a lot of effort to make a difference but it’s the small acts combined that produce bigger results. Find others that would like to get involved, or join in an organization or a club that already exists. There are so many nonprofit organizations that need extra assistance.

In the future, what are your plans to increase awareness regarding the discrimination between those with and without mental health problems?

So many people in this society are still too ashamed to talk about their struggled openly. I would like to see more people speak out regarding

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‫ما هي رسالة المشروع؟‪ ‬‬ ‫مشروع تنموى شبابى كويتى مستدام يتوافق مع طموح وخطط الدولة فى التنمية‬ ‫كأحد أسس اإلنتاج واإلجناز من خالل فعاليات تنموية متعدده‪ ‬وبرامج تدريبية‬ ‫ومشاريع عمل إحرتافيه وفق نظم عاملية‪ ‬للجودة بجهود الشباب يدعمهم‬ ‫أصحاب اخلربات‪ ‬واملؤسسات اجملتمعية والدولية ‪.‬‬

‫ما هي طموحاتكم المستقبلية؟‬ ‫أن نحقق رؤية مشروع معًا من خالل املساهمة فى تنمية الفرد الكويتى‬ ‫املسؤول عن وطنه ونفسه من خالل أنشطة ومشاريع تستهدف تنمية أفكاره‬ ‫من خالل األمسيات وتنمية قدراته من خالل برامج تدريبية متخصصه ومن ثم‬ ‫إنضمامه ملشاريع تطوعية وربحية تزيد انتمائه لبالده‪.‬‬

‫كيف تتم االستفادة من معًا؟‬ ‫من خالل املراحل التي وضعها املشروع حيث كل مرحلة حتمل رسائل تختلف‬ ‫بطرق توصيلها لكنها تتفق على املضمون وهي حتفيز الشباب على إستغالل‬ ‫طاقاتهم االبداعية وقدراتهم العقلية وترسيخ معاين احلب للبذل والعطاء وتعزيز‬ ‫روح التعاون من أجل حتقيق التنمية للكويت‪.‬‬

‫كيف يمكن أن يخدم هذا المشروع الشباب الكويتي؟‬ ‫يخدم مشروع معًا الشباب الكويتي بأن يكون املكان املناسب الذي يجد فيه الشاب‬ ‫العمل التطوعي االحرتايف واحملطة التي ينطلق منها الشاب لتحقيق إحتياجاته‬ ‫يف تنمية نفسه كشاب‪.‬‬

‫أهداف المشروع‪:‬‬ ‫تنمية مهارات الشباب من خالل التدريب واإلستشارات السلوكية‬ ‫واإلدارية والفنية‪.‬‬ ‫توفري فرص عمل للشباب تتوافق وطموحاتهم مبعايري مطابقة‬ ‫للمواصفات الدولية للجودة‪.‬‬ ‫دفع عجلة إقتصاد الدولة بتنوع مصادر الدخل واإلنتاج فيها‪ ‬بدخول‬ ‫الشباب السوق التجاري واملايل‪.‬‬ ‫ترسيخ ثقافة الشاب املسؤول عن حياته وقراراته بحمالت توعوية‬ ‫إعالمية حمفزة إيجابيًا‪.‬‬ ‫إستثمار وقت الشباب وتوجيه طاقاتهم إىل أعمال تدعم أدوار ترتقى‬ ‫بطموحاتهم‪ ‬ورفعة لبالدهم‪.‬‬ ‫تنمية روح الوالء للوطن وتعزيز دور شركاء التنمية‪.‬‬ ‫تدريب الشباب على العمل اجلماعي‪.‬‬

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‫مشروع بأيادي كويتية معا‬ ‫«الكويت في التنمية»‬

‫سارة العتال‬

‫مشروع معًا هو نتيجة دعم أصحاب‬ ‫الخبرات والمهارات الشبابية‬ ‫مشروع معًا «الكويت في التنمية»‪ ،‬يهدف بشكل أساسي التوجه نحو‬ ‫شريحة الشباب من فئة ‪ 30-17‬عامًا إلنتاج شباب منتج فعال يحترف‬ ‫مشاريعه ويضع قيمه ويرسخ هويته الكويتية ويتكامل باختالفه ويرسم‬ ‫خارطة طريق المستقبل لبالده من خالل مشاركته االيجابية والجادة ليعم‬ ‫الرخاء واإلخاء واالمان واالستقرار‪ ،‬ومن هذا المنطلق إنضمت الطالبة‬ ‫الكويتية سارة العتال تخصص هندسة صناعية في جامعة الشرق‬ ‫األوسط األميركية‪ ،‬إلتقت مجلة ‪ STUDENTALK‬مع العتال لنتعرف أكثر‬ ‫عن أهداف المشروع وسبب إنضمامها للمشروع وطموحها المستقبلي‪.‬‬ ‫لماذا قررت االنضمام إلى معًا؟‬ ‫تعرفت على مشروع معًا بعد حضوري أول أمسية من أمسياته الشبابية والذي‬ ‫تأسس مبباردة رئيسة املشروع نوال املهيني‪ ‬وأحببت أجواء العمل ورقي التعامل‬ ‫وشعرت لديهم بحب العمل وجديته‪ .‬ومن ناحية أخرى ملست بأن املشروع مميز‬ ‫لإلنضمام إليه ألنه يف النهاية أسس إلنتاج شباب طموح منجز له رأي وهدف وقرار‪،‬‬ ‫لذلك قررت اإلنضمام إىل مشروع معًا ‪-‬الكويت يف التنمية‪.-‬‬

‫نسعى إلى تنمية الفرد‬ ‫الكويتى المسؤول عن‬ ‫وطنه ونفسه‬

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Triple A Offers Workshops for High School Student

Lamia Al-Loughani

is giving back to the Kuwaiti community through Triple A.

Lamia Al-Loughani, President and Founder of Triple A, is making Kuwait proud by offering workshops for High school students to become the future entrepreneurs of Kuwait. Triple A does not only provide educational sessions to incorporate high school students’ passions and dreams into an effective business plan, they provide a sense of direction for future guidance. To know more on how to participate in Triple A, their previous and upcoming events, STUDENTALK conducted a fruitful interview with Ms. Al-Loughani.

What inspired you to start a business that provides services for High School students?

I have always been passionate about educating our youth and providing the knowledge that is necessary in order for them to achieve their goals in life. I believe that high school students are absolutely brilliant and innovative. They are willing to put in the time and effort into something they believe in, all they need is a little push and guidance in the right direction. That is why, I came up with the Triple A program, which is an entrepreneurship program that encourages high school students to challenge themselves and to allow them to embrace what their passionate about and incorporate it into a business plan. It is an ongoing learning process which I personally like to refer to as the “ pre-school of entrepreneurship for the big league.”

How can High School students participate in Triple A? The students can participate simply by applying online through our website www.triplea-kw.com, or they can follow us on our instagram account and wait for announcements on where and when they can apply.

Do you think you can expand on Triple A in the future to include services/workshops for university students?

Yes, we are actually planning on expanding soon and hopefully in the near future there will be a program for university students.

Tell us about the previous workshops you provided for students?

Triple A 1, launched in May,2013 and included 4 participants : The Gathering Bistro, The Breakfast Club, Solo Pizza Napulitana and PinkCoffee Co. Triple A 2, took place in October, 2013 and included 5 participants: Senyar, David&Goliath, Bellora, Solo Pizza Napulitana and Elevation Burger. The programs included a series of business oriented workshops, that allowed students to learn from their mentors personal experiences, and acquire new skills and knowledge about creating a business plan and project with the guidance of the mentor.

It was a remarkable and memorable experience that is worth all the time and effort dedicated to such a program. It was a pleasure and an honor to have such a wonderful, promising and an inspiring group of students, mentors and staff on board.

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What are the upcoming workshops for Triple A? Triple A 3, will be taking place in March, 2014 and will include a variety of workshops with a fun and exciting vibe for the students especially with the participating businesses this year. We have announced our participants on our instagram account so far such as: Pro Vision, Q8Balance, The Chocolate Bar, Marie Claire Magazine and Facile. Stay tuned for more announcements on the participating businesses for Triple A 3 on our Instagram account : @triplea_kw

How will the upcoming workshops differ from the workshops previously held?

There is always an element of surprise during our programs and workshops.

Other than the educational benefits, what other assets that Triple A provides to High School students?

Triple A provides the students with not only educational benefits, but with long lasting life lessons on the importance of building their character and understanding the process of how to get to where they want to be.

It is our number one goal to always provide an added value to each and every individual on board. Triple A, not only focuses on the educational aspect of things, but on providing a sense of direction, clarity and vision for the students in both their short run objectives and long run objectives.

The students, mentors and staff makeup a team and become part of our Triple A family.

What are the benefits that you gained as the founder and president of Triple A? The students have truly inspired me in so many ways, they have made me realize how much I love and enjoy providing a program which allows everyone to interact with each other, learn from one another and love and respect each other. I have also had the privilege to work with a tremendous group of entrepreneurs and individuals that have dedicated their time to the program and the students. Of course, I couldn’t have done any of it without the support of my family, and my staff. The Triple A team, has been nothing but dedicated, hardworking and passionate about the program from day 1, I’m truly blessed to have a wonderful team on board. At the end of the day, being a part of the process and living the journey with the students and being able to see what they have accomplished by the end of the program, is the ultimate reward for me.

Who were the main supporters of Triple A? The main supporters of Triple A, are my family, friends and the my team.

What were the difficulties you faced during the establishment of Triple A? During the establishment of Triple A, one of the challenges we faced, is educating the people and students of the purpose of the program. Like any other new business, it is always a challenge having people truly believe in your vision and what you represent, but we were able to overcome our obstacles and it was all worth it.

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KUWAITI LOCAL BUSINESS

DANA AL-QALLAF

DESIGNING TRADITIONAL KUWAITI DARA’AS WITH A MODERN TWIST As February is a month where we celebrate the National and Liberation Day, there is nothing better to showcase other than Kuwait’s traditional clothes. Dana Al-Qallaf, Founder of ThreadsByDQ, designs Dara’as with a modern twist for you to look different and unique in special occasions. Here is an interview with Al-Qallaf to know more about how she started her business while studying Finance at Kuwait University.

Who was your main influence to become a fashion designer?

First of all I wanted to give you a little background of how and why I started designing. Since 2010 I have started designing for myself traditional clothing such as Dara’as with a modern twist. Everyone started complimenting them and gave me positive comments. I was very motivated to keep designing myself Ramadan wear. My encouraging dear mother and friends have asked me to design for them that year. So first I have started drawing designs and buying materials from inspired looks I have looked throughout famous designers such as Emilio Pucci, Missoni, and Italian designer Kaftans. My mother, sister, and friends all loved what I had provided them from my skills. I woke up one day thinking why not combine what I have learned in my study years at the College of Business Administration in Kuwait University with a talent I carried along with me.

I have started small with a small capital budget and invested in my abilities of designing traditional wear. I was very scared at the beginning because I thought that I would never make it to the fashion business in Kuwait at such a young age with minimal resources. Therefore, I started using the media for my marketing. I started spreading out the words and created a website and Facebook account to get my brand out there. More people came up to me and have noticed me at that time. At the end of 2011, I was preparing for my first ThreadsbyDQ exhibition. It was very intense as I spent 4 months preparing for it. Al Hamdullah, after my first successful exhibition I was very encouraged to continue doing what I do and I loved it. I set a vision and mission for myself and business. Ever since 2012, I gained more customers and became popular through ThreadsbyDQ Instagram profile. I found that advertising was the first step to being successful and then came the word of mouth from my lovely and such sweet customers from all around the Gulf.

Why did you decide that ThreadsByDQ would only revolve around Traditional Kuwaiti clothes?

My fashion line is actually inspired by a modern twist and this is what keeps it revolving around tradition. I have made such decision because I found myself and talent through designing in that area. I mostly design clothing I would normally wear and add my own touch or a mark on every piece I design.

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I say continue loving what you do and always find inspiration for your designs in places you have visited, arts you have perceived, and inspiration is all around you!

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Have you ever thought of going out of your comfort zone by designing non traditional clothes?

Yes, I have thought about it, and I honestly did not see myself designing non traditional clothing. As we all know, there are many and millions of casual and outerwear designers and stores all around town and the world, but there are not many young traditional fashion designers that have been successful in their area. And again I thank Allah for a talent I hold and this feature He have created in myself.

How can anyone purchase your items?

My items may be purchased through exhibitions I hold or by arranging a meeting date by phone call. I have also displayed my pieces on Instagram @threadsbydq so people may also order items they like through Whatsapp.

What goals have you accomplished since the establishment of ThreadsByDQ? Threads have taught me so much in life. I have learned how to deal and communicate with all sorts of people and to go out there with my character and charisma expressing myself in my designs. I have accomplished the biggest goal or dream in my life since the establishment of Threads. Threads have always kept me busy ever since I was 19 years old. I have managed to study, keep my social life, fun time and maintain my business all at the same time which was not very easy. I have also started a fitness awareness InstaBlog (@fitnessknot) through finding myself while holding business. Another accomplishment I am proud to say, I have been a member in the Finance Club of Kuwait University for almost 2 years. Everything I have done has inspired me in continuing my success at Threads.

Should the designer create outfits according to their own influences or according to what society desires to?

In my opinion, the designer should create designs in the desire of society and add their own touch to it. A designer must have single pieces that should satisfy at least 60% of whom they are willing to sell their designs to.

What advice would you give future fashion designers in such market with massive number of competitors?

I would advice future fashion designers to put their heart into each piece they are designing and design something they would normally wear to keep their taste in each piece. I say continue loving what you do and always find inspiration for your designs in places you have visited, arts you have perceived, and inspiration is all around you!

What are your future goals?

As a Finance Graduate, I am seeking to continue higher education and develop my fashion skills in taking classes or seminars in arts to grow bigger in the future. One of my goals is that threads pieces would be provided and sold in fashion boutiques around the gulf.

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MAKING KUWAIT PROUD LOCAL BUSINESS

KUWAITI LOCAL BUSINESS

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MANAL AL-KHALIFA

SHOWCASES “OHMYDRESS” COLLECTION AT STUDENTALK Oh My Dress collection from Meem Lable will make you go “Oh-lala.” Manal Al-Khalifa successfully expanded her fashion business from Bahrain in Kuwait providing fashion trends from labels that are not available in Kuwait. AlKhalifa told us her success story about the emergence of the business and check out her instagram @Ohmydress for the upcoming collection.

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Why did you choose to expand your business from Bahrain to Kuwait?

Since we opened our store “Avenue Collection” in Bahrain several years ago we noticed that many of our customers are from places outside of Bahrain. Mainly from Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. Naturally after having moved to Kuwait myself, I always wanted to start up another business here and bring the collections to my customer instead of having the customer travel to find our collections there and so we began in Kuwait under a new name “Oh My Dress”

What is the difference between the Bahraini and the Kuwaiti customer?

The Bahraini customer is into classic elegance and safe choices when selecting their wardrobe.

The Kuwaiti customer is more daring and a risk taker when it comes to fashion. Their style is more avante garde!

How does Oh My Dress differ from any other online outlet?

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What makes us different is that our business stems from a physical retail based store with years of experience in the fashion industry. The labels we carry are mostly unavailable in the GCC region or if available elsewhere we would have been the first to introduce them to the market. We also introduce new designers regularly to keep things interesting. At OMD we pride ourselves in being the exclusive distributor of UK based Meem Label which is only available through us in Kuwait.

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How do you choose your collection for your customers?

It’s not easy to satisfy a variety of palates, as each individual is unique and different. Experience in the fashion buying field for the GCC market has helped me identify styles that fit with the current local trend demands.

Why did you decide to have your own business?

My reasons for starting out in Kuwait are completely different than when I started in Bahrain. After working several years in the fashion industry, I developed strong alliances with some designers. One of them was the founder of UK based Meem Label who encouraged me to start out in Kuwait and well here we are now!

Other than Kuwait and Bahrain, do you plan on distributing your collection to other Arab countries?

We already ship worldwide from Kuwait and Bahrain.

In what ways do you increase your interaction with the customers?

Social media like Instagram is the main mean of interaction; in addition, to participating in selective expos which helps us connect with all sorts of amazing people!

What would you like to tell STUDENTALK readers about your upcoming collection?

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We are currently working with our core brand Meem Label to bring you an endless list of must-haves for the new season so get ready to be blown away!

The labels we carry are mostly unavailable in the GCC region

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MAKING KUWAIT PROUD TIPS FOR BETTER YOU

Love Kuwait, Love it Right!

Yes I know you do love Kuwait. Maybe love is a small word compared to what you feel about your nation that you grew up in. However, is it enough to keep saying “I love Kuwait” and paint your face with the colors of the flag? Yes, celebration is definitely fun and it units people together. However, loving Kuwait should never take place on February 25th and 26th. You should love Kuwait all year long! That’s why STUDENTALK presents to you with tips to be patriotic through the whole year:

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You’re an ambassador. Yes, you represent Kuwait, everywhere you go, every action you take it is directly connected to everyone in Kuwait.

Keep that in mind when you take a trip to Malaysia or London. People living abroad do not know much about Kuwait, therefore you must give them best representation and attitude about Kuwait, make them want to visit and know more about Kuwait.

Watch the news. Know what is happening in Kuwait, but watching is not enough, you should act upon it as well. If you heard that there are several problems try to discuss them with friends and family in order to be more involved with Kuwait’s affairs.

Vote! Yes, every vote counts. But don’t vote because you’re uncle brother’s friend is being elected. Vote for the person with the qualifications and goals that complements what Kuwait needs the most at the moment. Get to know what each candidate did in the past years and what he/she is planning for the present and future of Kuwait. You must consider long term goals!

Volunteer. Kuwait needs you! There are several humanitarian and environmental organizations in Kuwait that seek volunteers to help.

Beach cleanup, animal cruelty, special needs, and women’s rights are

what you can start with. Do not say you have no time because university is time consuming. Give Kuwait some of your time too. After all, it is the country you were raised in.

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Promote equality. Does “divide and conquer” sound familiar to you? A nation becomes stronger when its people stick together by ignoring their differences and disseminating the similarities.

It was the successful strategy that was implemented during the Gulf War and it should be always maintained.

Create interactive activities! One way to promote equality is by creating events for everyone in Kuwait to participate. The more people are involved with what is happening in Kuwait, the more everyone will be reminded of how much they appreciate Kuwait.

There is nothing greater than celebrating Liberation Day and Independence Day with friends and family at the “Maseera” holding the Kuwaiti Flag proudly and wearing the funky Kuwaiti flag hats. Yet, you must keep in mind that loving Kuwait is not once a year, it should be every day, every hour, and every minute. Happy Liberation and Independence Day Kuwait, we love you!

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‫قصة مسيرة‬ ‫روان الصالح‬ ‫حب الوطن واجب و أكرث من واجب على كل مواطن ومواطنة سواء كانو كبار أو‬ ‫صغار‪ ..‬كل شخص فينا يعرب عن حبه العظيم بطريقته اخلاصة و نظامه اجلبار‪ ،‬بس‬ ‫سالفه أن تقلب حب الوطن وإنك تستانس بيوم عيده حق مصخره و شسمونه الاا يل‬ ‫هني و ‪!STOP‬‬ ‫للكل حرية بالتصرف بس ال نقعد نزيدها يعني ليش متصخر نفسك و تشوه سمعه‬ ‫عيال ديرتك معاك ترى مسرية عيد الوطني والتحرير جمرد تعبري بسيط عن فرح وحب‬ ‫الكويت مو سريك تستعرض فيه نفسك الا حبيبي مكانك يكون بالعمريية " افهم يا‬ ‫فهيم !‬ ‫بعدين ياريت بس الشباب حتى البنات مصخرين نفسهم يعني غصب تلفتني إنتباه‬ ‫غريج الزم حجاب بو ترتر يلق لق من أول البدع يل االبراج وال شدعوة عدسات على ألوان‬ ‫علم الكويت ال احنا جذي احتنطج و نحطج مبتحف متثال حق الكويت!!! شفيج ؟ ال جد‬ ‫مابقى شي ما سويتوه‪ ..‬و بعدين شسالفه ايل تلحق لها واحد ترش عليه فوم مم‬ ‫شتبني ؟ أها اوكي "كما الريشة" وايد جنه!!!‬ ‫و احلبيبة ايل تطلع من دريشة السيارة لو أشوفج اتلج من راسج و افرك ويهج‬ ‫بالقار!! واهلل عيب‪ ..‬قلنا خفه‬ ‫بنات الناس احملرتمني مو جذي‪..‬‬

‫بس صراحة صارت هاإلحتفاالت مكان تعارف و حبني وأحبك و بس حمد يحرتم ديرته و‬ ‫الناس الزينة ايل يايه تفرح و تروح‪ ..‬املصيبة من استهتار بعض الفصالت وامليانني ايل‬ ‫‪..‬راحت ارواح ناس مالها ذنب بالغباء ايل يصري ‪ funny‬عبالهم إنهم حيل‬ ‫بس حلظة‪ ):‬اكو فئة ماشاءاهلل طاقه درب من ديرتهم و يايني نبغا كويتية ؟ شتبغى‬ ‫ميه ؟؟ ال جد يرفعون الضغط أنا اقول روح فرش أسنانك الصفر و عدل ويهك ايل‬ ‫جنه طري حايشه مغص و تعال تكلم ( ارااااااف )‬ ‫تكفه خلونه نستانس وناسة ناس طبيعني ماله داعي إعاقات بالتصرفات جنكم‬ ‫شواذي تتناقز‪ ..‬ضحكو استانسوو ضبطووو ال اتغشمر باالخرية احم‬ ‫املهم كلنا نستاهل نفرح و نستانس حق وطنا بس الزم تكون وناستنا بطريقة راقيه‬ ‫وحلوة ماله داعي الهمجية‬ ‫وبعدين ملا إخوانه ملا يقعدون عالبحر‪ ..‬متكي األخ عالعشب و يشرب جاي و يقول‬ ‫حق ولده‪ :‬أكعد يا ولد ال اجي اضربك شو مالك‬ ‫عيب تكفخون روسهم كل شوي بعلبة طايرة‬ ‫اذيتو الناس حتى بالعيد مو مرتاحني ههههههه‬ ‫الن حرام نطلع ديرتنا بصورة مشوهه جدام احللوين أبي كل شهر يبغون شي احم‬ ‫وغريهم‬ ‫و عسى اللّه يحفظ ديرتنا وعيالها من كل شر و كل سنة و الكويت بألف خري‬

‫و بعدين تعال انت الثاين عنرت زمانه تآجرلك سيارة على بو تضبط فيها ما تسوى‬ ‫فلوسك و فرتك والبانزين آخر شي بتقزرونها يل آخر يوم عيد وطني‪..‬‬ ‫و ايل يتعرف على ريشة و يقولها لفتي انتباهي‪ ..‬أهاااا عرفتو شكنت بقول ماراح أكمل‬ ‫بس اهلل يساحمك ياعدمي الوجدان‪..‬‬

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FEATURE TELECOM

BEHIND THE SCENES FROM WATANIYA TELECOM Wataniya Telecom is the first private telecom operator in Kuwait established in 1999. Wataniya is proud of its diverse culture and its Kuwaiti identity. Khalid Al-Qabandi, Telecommunication Engineering- Radio Network Quality, and Abdullah Safar, Technical Specialist, are young Kuwaitis who choose Wataniya to help them build their career path. STUDENTALK Magazine met with the distinguished employees in order to get to know more about their experience.

Why did you choose to join Wataniya? And how many years have you been working there for?

Abdullah: I started working for Wataniya back in 2009 right after I graduated from Kuwait University with a Bachelors of Computer Science. I had set my goal and made my decision to join the telecom sector and Wataniya was my first choice.

Khalid: Wataniya was my first job after I graduated 3 years ago with Bachelors in Telecommunication Engineering from Queensland University of Technology, Australia. I had to make my decision of whether I want to do my masters, or acquire work experience. I chose to work with Wataniya to get the required experience before joining a masters’ program. The job I was offered at Wataniya exactly matched what I studied in university which is what I loved the most.

Tell us about Wataniya as an employee working there?

Abdullah: At Wataniya, We are one big family. Our colleagues are like our brothers and sisters and we care for like our own families. We all come from different backgrounds and cultures, however we appreciate and respect these differences and we learn from each other.

There are many chances for employees to grow and learn more within the company as opportunities are always there to work with other departments.

Khalid: Customers are our main concern at Wataniya. Their satisfaction is our happiness as employees. We work hard every day to ensure that our customers are very happy with the products and services we offer them. We believe that our love and care for each other as colleagues will reflect on our customers’ happiness and satisfaction.

Wataniya Telecom is part of a fast changing and growing telecom industry. What experience did you gain from Wataniya?

Khalid: Working in a diverse environment provides a rich experience as there are many different lessons to learn. Commercial awareness, problem solving, negotiation, persuasion and confidence are all skills that I am currently learning at Wataniya. In addition, there are many cross functional tasks that we did with other departments in the company which had me exposed to other expertise and knowledge within the company.

Abdullah: Leadership, team building, communication and organization skills are added to my 4 years experience at Wataniya. The fast pace nature of the telecom industry is challenging due to the rapid changes in the technology business. For that, we have learned to work under great pressure and achieve great results within a short period of time. Wataniya encourages us

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to keep up with the challenges, in order to be in the lead.

One of the great opportunites we have got from Wataniya is that myself and Khalid have been promoted by the company to join the Global Youth Summit: BYND 2015 which took place in Costa Rica last September.

The Youth Delegation from the MENA region included young developers, innovators and engineers, as well as aspiring leaders from a diverse range of communities. It also included people who have made an impact in their community and who have ideas about how to change their world for the better. It also consisted of workshops to exchange knowledge and competitions to excel in innovation in technology.

Khalid, you have recently launched a new campaign promoting your network. Tell us the story behind it?

We have lately launched a campaign focusing on our newly updated network. We proudly announced that our network is the most advanced in Kuwait today. According to Omnitele, an independent telecommunications engineering and consulting company based in Helsinki, Finland, Wataniya’s network competes with international telecom service providers by utilizing the U900 technology which provides the best indoor coverage.

We have modernized our network to follow the highest and latest international standards and quality with an investment of $ 400 million. We wanted our customers to feel the difference and try it themselves. Therefore, we have launched the network campaign to convey that Wataniya has the most advanced network in Kuwait.

We want to provide the best experience to our customers and enhanced services given to them. One of our main strategies is to be as transparent as possible with our customers through the messages and advertisements we deliver to them. We believe that our relationship with our customers must be built on trust and honesty.

One great way we celebrated the completion of the modernization project of our network was hosting Google for the first time in Kuwait. We have also celebrated this great accomplishment with our project partners Huawei and Ericsson in another brilliant event.

Many of your customers are young people and students.

How can they benefit of these changes in the network?

Khalid: our advanced new network is now offering customers great network coverage indoor. For example, if you are in a basement car park or in an elevator, your line will not be disconnected and you will enjoy the network coverage. The U900 technology is utilized to make customers’ lives easier and keep them satisfied by providing high indoor penetration. It is

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characterized by its ability to penetrate concrete, wood or water.

Furthermore, customers can now enjoy the high speed internet we offer through our 4G/LTE internet services across Kuwait. Wataniya has tailored many offers for its customers to enjoy this service at its best. Our student customers can benefit from these offers as they are affordable and convenient.

As young Kuwaitis, what advise can you give to young people of Kuwait when choosing their career?

Abdullah: With so many graduates now in the market, employers will look for skills and work experience which will make you stand out from the crowd. Start building them now or work on what you’ve got so you are ready to impress the recruiters Employers such as Wataniya emphasize on finding candidates with the right

We have modernized our network to follow the highest and latest international standards and quality with an investment of $ 400 million.

skills and competencies for their organizations.

My experience in Wataniya for the past 4 years was incredible as I have learned so many skills and have been part of competitions, seminars, workshops and so much more training classes.

Khalid: Depending on the career sector and profession you choose to work in, there could be very specific skills, abilities and knowledge needed to do the job. These are often overlooked by candidates, but this criteria recruitment professionals want to see evidence of. Therefore, graduates should set their goals and be prepare for the job they want.

I recommend young graduates to join the telecom sector if they would like to gain good work experience in a diverse job with no routine they can learn from and grow with. Wataniya provides its employees many opportunities to excel and exceed.

We all come from different backgrounds and cultures, however we appreciate and respect these differences and we learn from each other.

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SPECIAL FEATURE

HOME CENTRE ANNOUNCES 3 ROOM MAKEOVER WINNERS FROM KUWAIT In the three years since its inception, the popularity of the Home Centre Room Makeover Contest has grown exponentially in the region, both for the novelty of the concept and the opportunity it provides to winners to ‘refresh’ their homes and lives. This year’s edition of Home Centre Room Makeover Contest took on the challenge of recreating rooms to articulate the individual personalities of participants. The contest received an overwhelming response both in terms of entries as well as the final voting for winners. Here is a special coverage from STUDENTALK Magazine about the winners and the makeover designs

by Home Centre:

The winners from Kuwait were Rahaf Abdulhadi Jaber, a Kuwaiti mother who entered the contest for a reformation of her daughter’s room who wanted to turn it into a little den fit for a princess. Ghulam Ahmed Kaanchwala, an Indian expatriate in Kuwait, won a makeover for his living room; while Egyptian bachelor Majdi Ahmed Jomaa got his pad transformed into a honeymoon haven to welcome his new bride.

For Rahaf, nothing is more important than her 4 year old daughter’s happiness. As Rahaf’s daughter loves fairytales, princesses, and all things pink, we naturally decided to give the room a theme that incorporated it all. The walls were shaded with candy stripes in two shades of pink, her favorite color. We then selected our Happy Daisy furniture set, which comes complete with a purple bed, bookshelf, wardrobe and study desk.

The second place winner, Gulham wished to have a living room that was warm, welcoming and reflected his personality. To give the room a mature and stylish look, we selected a neutral wall color contrasting with bolder furniture pieces. The vibrant Avila corner sofa set was used to brighten up the room, and we added to that a pair of Shantu nest of tables, a Flux TV unit, in dark wood. We used mixed patterns and textures on the furniture and accessories to give depth and warmth. The Golden Hues art frames and the decorative wall art styled by our in-house stylist were eyecatching design elements to liven up the room.

Available at all Home Centre stores – Al Rai, Shuwaikh, Awqaf, Fahaheel & the Avenues.

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As for Majdi, he was all set to welcome his new bride when he entered the Room Makeover contest. Living in a small space which could be called a typical bachelor pad. We needed to ensure that the room not only looked spacious and un-cluttered but also a comfort haven. We opted for light colours instead of dark furniture pieces. The Orazio bedroom set was perfect, the wardrobe and bed are mid-sized and ideal for more compact spaces. To give the room a ‘wow’ factor, we chose wall stickers and patterned them according to the signature styles of designer Jonathan Adler. To create a contrasting effect, we painted the walls a shade of dark brown to make the wall decal pattern stand out.

Expert stylists from Home Centre redesigned the rooms of the winners according to the tastes, attitudes and needs of the occupants. Each makeover was completed in a single day. The Home Centre makeovers were accomplished using the latest range of products, integrating contemporary trends in interior design, keeping in mind maximum utilization of space and functionality. All elements of fine interiors, from colours and lighting to furniture and accessories were stylized, providing the winning rooms with a fresh lease of life.

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FEATURE SALON REVIEW

New LaFem Salon and Beauty CO. “Look Good, Feel Good”

Rukhsana Motlekar

When you walk into any salon in Kuwait you must pamper yourself with the hair dying, styling and blow drying. You might also add pedi and meni here and there with a little bit of nail art. Let allow us to introduce to New LaFem Salon that takes pampering further by offering special natural ingredients for deep hair and skin care.

With New LaFem special herbal treatments, they will treat your hair from the roots till the ends solving all your problems from dryness, hair fall and split ends. You do not need to worry about any scars, acne, redness or skin damages but New LaFem will revitalize! Thanks to Rukhsana Motlekar, founder and owner of New LaFem, and her daughter Anisa interview with STUDENTALK now we can provide you with the perfect solutions to make you look good in order for you to feel good.

has worked meticulously to set up the hair, skin, slimming and spa segment with high quality standards, benchmarking result oriented services with customer satisfaction while employing high end professional products and equipments. She also hand picks her professionally trained staff to assist her in this zealous endeavor.

With the success in her salon domain, Rukhsana expanded her venture to be an exclusive distributor and trainer of international prestigious brands of Great Lengths® Hair Extensions (Italy), Dr.med Christine Schrammek® (Germany) and Aesthetic & Slimming Equipments. She also conducts Professional Beauty and Hairdressing courses adhering to high international standards.

Alongside her achievements, she also has earned the title as a Fashion Designer & Consultant.

As STUDENTALK cares for its beloved students, we always recommend that you take care of your skin at a young age in order not worry about anti-aging problems. If you pay a visit to New LaFem Salon, you will be provided with Dr. Schrammek Green Peel® and Dr. Schrammek Derma Cosmetics®, a German owned company. Green Peel Herbal Peeling® provides 3 ways to more beautiful and healthy skin through the Green Peel Fresh Up® to illuminate your skin creating freshness, radiance and immediate visible lift and Green Peel Energy® to stimulate that solves skin problems through regenerative support. As for the Green Peel Classic® you will never have to worry about impure skin, accidental scars, acne, sun damaged skin, sagging facial contours and so on. It is a medically-developed and biologically-based method with exclusively natural plant ingredients that offers solutions depending on your skin type and age. If you are looking for all natural products to repair and pamper your skin at home, Dr. Scharmmek Derma Cosmetics® is available at New LaFem Salon. They provide a wide range of products applicable for every skin type. The Hydrating Line offers intensive moisturizing for dry skin, The Regulating care solves problems for impure skin and is recommended for those who have acne. New LaFem did not forget those students who have sensitive skin as they have a collection that strengthens skin resistance to external stimuli and irritation, easing the stressed, irritated and lessens skin redness. New LaFem is a world of skin care that you should step in.

Present your University STUDENT ID and get a 20% Discount on all Dr. Schrammek skin products and treatments at La Fem Salon

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Short hair or long hair, choosing between them is such a dilemma. Guess what, not anymore!

New LaFem Salon offers all natural hair quality extension to have a different look at each occasion. Attaching the extensions with welding, waxing, gluing or knotting is a BIG NONO! With New LaFem cooperation with Great Lengths®, a Italian Brand, you can mould the hair extensions to your hair. This point of attachment is composed of Keratin polymer chains whose molecular structure is very similar to that of human hair. It is activated by our Great Lengths applicator and bonds the Great Lengths® strand with your own hair in this way. It can, however, be easily removed by an expert!

While others love extension, some just want to grow their hair long. Well you got to feed your hair! Yes, just like you need the vitamins and minerals to grow and become more beautiful, your hair needs food too! New LaFem Salon has a food menu for your hair that consists of from herbal extracts like Amla, Shikakai, Brahmi and many more beneficial plants based herbs to nourish your follicles and boost hair growth while preventing hair loss. The menu includes one plate called Herbal Hair Food that revitalizes hair and enhances natural hair growth, controls flaky scalp, prevents hair fall & thinning, nourishes hair roots and scalp and acts as a natural conditioner and gives hair Shine & Sheen If you want to really spoil yourself, then do it right. And by right, we mean all natural! While you go to New LaFem Salon for hair styling and nail art, take a deeper look at roots and ends of your hair and your skin color and tone. They are screaming out for you to take care of them.

Don’t worry, New LaFem will docile the screams through their haven of beauty and joy

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Sulaiman Vs. Guled

Who Will Win The “Most Talented” Competition

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Introduce yourself to the readers My name is Sulaiman Al-Banai. I’m 22 years old and I’m a Senior at the American University of Kuwait.

What is your talent?

My talent is singing it has been my passion ever since infancy.

How did you develop your talent?

I have always loved singing but I have always been shy about singing in public. Since I joined AUK, I started taking music voice lessons, which not only did it help further develop my singing techniques but it also increased myself confidence which allowed me to be able to sing in public. After that I was able to sing in different venues, one of them is Isma3ni Event that was held in discovery mall.

What are your future plans?

My future plans right now are to graduate from AUK and hopefully get my Masters Degree in a couple of years while continuing to perform here and there.

Did you encounter any obstacles?

I wouldn’t call them obstacles, I would call them lack of opportunities.

There just aren’t a lot of places that singers can just go to and sing, with the exception of Isma3ni Open Mic nights. I’ve found this to be especially difficult for English singers. There are a lot of talented singers here in Kuwait and It’s a shame that their talents aren’t being put into use.

Who supported your talent?

I have friends and family that have always supported me and I’m beyond thankful for all their support.

Any last words for the readers?

It is always better to take your time and remember to always develop your own talent!

Name: Sulaiman Al-Banai Talent: Singer There are a lot of talented singers here in Kuwait and It’s a shame that their talents aren’t being put into use

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Sulaiman Vs. Guled

Who Will Win The “Most Talented” Competition

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Introduce yourself to the readers My name is Guled Hassan, currently in university and working on future prospects.

What is your talent?

I consider singing to be my talent, nothing gives me such fulfilment than singing, whether it’s too an audience or singing to a song on the radio.

How did you develop your talent?

I’ve been lucky enough to work in a recording studio with other vocal talents which gave me a sense of my capabilities and I did join a few choir groups over the years which helped in learning new techniques. However getting up on stage and performing in front of an audience has made me develop so much more as a vocalist, talent shows and open mic nights here in Kuwait and aboard.

What are your future plans?

My near future plans are to recorder an original set list (mix tape). I have written a few original song that I’d like to complete that would express who I am as a singer and my experience I’d like to share.

Did you encounter any obstacles?

I believe nothing you love comes easy so yes I did encounter few obstacles but I see them challenges. For example not having many places here that allow you to perform makes it a little difficult. Also self confidence takes a toll every once in a while and has been an obstacle in the past.

Who supported your talent?

My family we’re always supportive & my friends as well. Especially when they would listen and give me their opinion on original songs of mine, even encourage me to perform at events when I would be procrastinating.

Any last words for the readers?

If you love to sing, then sing your heart out. Don’t ever shy away cause you never know what your voice might mean to another.

Are you a student in Kuwait with a talent that deserves to be seen?

If so then here is your chance, STUDENTALK wants you! Email us at info@ph7-kw.com

Name: Guled Hassan Talent: Singer If you love to sing, then sing your heart out!

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R E N WIN HISHAM AL-NASSER The Most Talented Competition For January 2014 STUDENTALK sends its esteemed congratulations to Hashim Al-Nasser for winning STUDENTALK Talent Competition for the January Issue. If you want to dig deeper and know more about Al-Nasser’s experience with composing music, singing covers and playing the guitar, then keep reading this page.

How did you embark on your musical experience?

Originally I borrowed a friend’s guitar in 2003 and taught myself how to play. Since then I’ve been in a number of bands and have written a bunch of material for both my blues-rock band ‘Jelly Shot’ and my solo experimental project ‘Jivan’.

What obstacles can stem your talent in such restricted society?

Being a musician, obstacles are a large part of what we do. The stigma that comes with being a musician makes things difficult in the long run as far as people’s perceptions of who you are and what you do. The biggest obstacles I have faced are those of lack of acceptance and lack of support.

Who would you like to express your gratitude for developing your talent?

Thankfully I have a very supportive family and group of friends who have always pushed me to strive for far more than I had dreamed of.

Along with them of course are the other local musicians and music establishments around Kuwait including Kuwait-Music (now Engage) and the people at Bayt Lothan who have made great strides in making music a lot more prevalent in Kuwait and helping musicians like myself be heard and accepted.

What words of encouragement would you provide to STUDENTALK readers?

Music is an international language that everyone hears but few people understand. I believe everyone should try their hand at playing music and be supportive of everyone else who does the same even if they don’t understand it at first. It can bring everyone together one way or another and with that it can help bring communities together and make life that much better.

Please head over to my website www.hashimalnasser.bandcamp.com and check out what music I have to offer to those who are willing to listen.

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LIFESTYLE SHOPPING GUIDE FOR HER

OH MY DRESS

With Oh My Dress you will find key pieces and must haves with an Oh! factor that will upgrade your style for seasons to come!

Roma Necklace

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The Fall collection from Bliss Boutique that complements your style during the cold weather. There is a little bliss in every piece.

Contact: Burj Jassim, Alsoor St., B03 Telephone: 22960096 Instagram: blisskwt Email: blisskwt@gmail.com

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Roqaya “Rocks” Your Style!

High-end creative & unique ladies accessories, created especially for you with love.

Contact us on: Telephone: 00965-98838238 E-mail: roqayasrocks1@gmail.com Instagram: @roqayas_rocks

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MICHAEL KORS SPRING 2014 Summer romance, a softer attitude, and the juxtaposition of sportive and romantic sharply tailored to meet soft and fluid are aspects that define the glorious days during the Spring season. Legs revealed slashed dresses, slit skirts and the sensuous shirtdress easy trousers and flirty shorts are all parts of the spring fashion collections. And how can you forget about the feminine shirt, the new sweater blouse, and cozy cardigans. For the glamorous night life one cannot forget about the slink of draped maillot gowns and in the morning, the modern pin-up at the beach. As for the casual wear, the luxury takes on denim and including the cashmere, lace, rustic raffia hand-embroideries, and the micropaillette florals. Lets add to your daily accessories the chunky gutsy city sandal, the softly !structured clutch and satchel. Hello Spring 2014

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STEVE MADDEN LAUNCHES ITS EXCLUSIVE FALL 2013 COLLECTION FOR MEN AND WOMEN The chic US footwear brand, Steve Madden, has recently launched its Fall 2013 range for men and women. For men, Steve Madden has enough styles to keep up with the active lifestyle of our dashing city-dweller. From the office to a concert, the Steve Madden man radiates effortless style that is sure to capture the attention, and possibly .the hearts, of those around him

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SWAROVSKI ACCESSORIES COLLECTION A beautiful assemblage from simple to extravagant jewelry from Swarovski for the special occasion.

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WICKED CLOSET Wicked Closet promotes exclusivity by offering limited number of hip and modern outfits. All items with their prices are available online. Therefore, follow

@WicketCloset to buy it now before someone

does!

Cruella de Vill furs

Wicked Minnie Vogue

Christian Louboutain

by Dita Von Teese

Wonder Woman

Wow Skirt

Chanel Vintage Top

Fendi Wicked Bambi

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LIFESTYLE SHOPPING GUIDE FOR HER

AMERICAN EAGLE It is spring time! American Eagle SPRING/SUMMER Collection includes colorful casual items for you wto look great for university

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The #DKNY25 for Spring 2014 25 years strong. DKNY is NYC born and bred, full of color, energy and attitude.

With an eye to the future, we celebrate the icons that brought us here.

Every piece has a fresh, modern twist, aspirit and life all of its own.

Proportions relax and play. Colors meld, clash or block.

Opposites attract – short/long, sheer/matte, tough/sweet.

Graphics pop.

And our logo explodes.

It’s all in the mix: feminine with masculine; sexy and slouchy.

Tailored with sport. Chic and street. Like New York City itself, individuality rules.

Style is a unique, unfolding experience, a matter of personal interpretation.

Because now, like then.

It’s is not about what you wear, It’s how you wear it.

DKNY. Make it yours.

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5. THE BOYFRIEND JACKET A way of life: Suit it up. Pair it down.

8. A NEOPRENE DRESS A DK NY creation, sculpted neoprene

1. BLACK AND WHITE Nothing’s simpler, more graphic or more New York.

3. A WORLD OF JEA NS Overall shorts. Vintage patched baggy jeans. Oversized jackets or vests.

6. THE WHITE SHIRT A classic that looks good on everyone. We love it shrunk and short or stretched to a dress.

9. THE NAKED DRESS A modern take on our original naked dress that Carrie Bradshaw made famous.

2. FLASHES OF COLOR Mix and match with pops of color or mid-toned pastels.

4. THE UNCONVENTIONAL TRE NCH wrap it at the waist. sheer in the back. or colored in sunshine.

7. THE SLOUCH TROUSER Sporty yet tailored. Cut to the ankle with a swagger of its own.

10. THE FLIRT SKIRT Super short. Knife-plealted with movement.

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11. THE VARSITY SWEATER

14. THE LOGO LIFE

17. THE DKNY LBD

White collared, waist-sculpted or tubed.

Day into night, night into day.

Two-toned, flat, high-heeled or on a wavy white wedge.

15. THE RAIN SLICKER

18. THE SHEER PARTY DRESS

Chic, shaped, and edged in black, the newest, lightest version zips to the floor.

Long, light and colorful… ready to float into the night.

21. THE SEXY PUMP Ankle-strapped and pointy toed.

Because a girl needs her heels to stand her ground.

Graphic, colorful, oversized. A sweater.

A tunic. A dress… A knit to get lost in.

Micro or macro, a little or a lot. It tells the world you’re on team DK NY.

12. THE BANDANA PRINT Something new, yet familiar.

Dresses, sweaters, jackets and coats.

13. THE NYLON ANORAK A city essential, in every length, in every color, for every destination.

16. THE SWIMSUIT BODY A bathing suit or a body suit, the first layer of dressing

19. A SPORTY HAT A fishing hat, a sun visor or a baseball cap – it’s the perfect accent of attitude.

20. THE CITY SNEAKER

22. THE ZIP SCUBA HEEL A high-energy neoprene heel to zip-up and go.

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23. THE COLORFUL PURSE A sexy cross body to strap on and hold life’s essentials.

24. THE PERFORATED NYLON BACKPACK Because you carry the world with you.

Do it in color and texture.

25. YOUR OWN UNIQUE SPIRIT The essential that pulls it all together

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LIFESTYLE BEAUTY FOR HER

BIODERMA SENSIBIO H2O CELEBRATES ITS 20TH ANNIVERSARY The one that follows top models and make-up artists throughout fashion week in Paris, New York or Milan.

The one that makes it possible to endure frequent makeup sessions without irritating the skin! And lastly, the one that won over dermatologists as soon as it was launched. Over the past 20 years, the success of Sensibio H20 has totally changed women’s beauty-hygiene routines. Today, its extraordinary cleansing power and extreme mildness are available in a complete range of micelle solutions, so that each skin type finds a suited solution.

WAHRAN TRADING COMPANY INTRODUCES BEBE NOUVEAU Wahran Trading Company has introduced Bebe Nouveau, a new signature fragrance complementing the Bebe look, which incorporates timeless sophistication and style with an unmistakable hint of sensuality.

A palette of black and white, silver and gold, sensual nudes. And a scent that is unprecedented—a sparkly musky floral. The distinctive architectural lines of the Bebe Nouveau bottle match the bold confidence and daring personality of the Bebe woman. bebe Nouveau is a playful dynamic between nostalgia for the classic past and enthusiastic embrace of the future.

Carefully selected top notes open the fragrance with a fresh sparkle: Sicilian Grapefruit, Quince Nectar and Sparkling Cedrat. Adding depth and nuance, Black Orchid Musk, Tahitian Frangipani and Jasmine Crownspace create the heart (Crownspace is a registered trademark for a patented technology that captures true-to-nature scents). The sensuous dry-down is warmly redolent of Golden Amber, Sugared Vanilla Musk and Creamy Ebony Wood.

NUDE GLOW COLLECTION SPRING 2014 FROM BOBBI BROWN Like pieces of sparkly jewelry that are added to your everyday wardrobe, Bobbi’s new Nude Glow Collection features four easy-to- use products that will instantly brighten your look. The result is glowing and gorgeous—just what’s needed for the start of the new year.

Limited Edition, Eye Palette Let your natural beauty shine through with Bobbi’s latest palette for eyes. This must-have compact features four beautiful eye shadows in an array of textures and finishes– from matte to soft shimmer to sparkle–that are perfect for day or night. These shadows are designed to be worn alone or layered for a smoldering look.

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Pinky by Tissot Valentine’s Day

Tissot has the perfect gift for you to impress this Valentine’s Day. Women always expect a lot from men on that holiday in particular. Get it right this year and everything will be easier.

You can’t go wrong with the Pinky by Tissot.

It is beautifully feminine with its curved case and fine features, with the mother-of-pearl and diamonds on the dial adding further sophistication and elegance to the piece. The bright red leather strap is where it gets its undeniable style from. It has everything a woman could ask for and most importantly, it offers time which is what they really want. This watch will be more than just a watch in her eyes but something that she will cherish and hold dear for time to come. The messages of love, passion and sophistication will come across and not be forgotten. With this creation, Tissot wishes you a happy Valentine’s Day.

Baume & Mercier

Commemorates the UAE National Day with the Special, Limited Edition Capeland Watch On the occasion of the UAE’s 42nd National Day, acclaimed Swiss watchmaker, Baume & Mercier shows its love for the nation with a specially crafted limited edition timepiece; the Capeland. Flawlessly embodying the richness and refinement of this country, the Swiss maison d’Horlogerie’s ‘United Arab Emirates Edition’ Capeland timepiece is a fitting and popular tribute to the glorious occasion. The limited edition watch was especially designed to represent the colours of the UAE flag and is a true reflection of Baume & Mercier’s dedication to the nation, further reiterated by the fact that the brand’s only boutique in the world has its home in the world-renowned Dubai Mall.

The sport-chic Capeland series of men’s exclusive automatic flyback chronographs possesses its own lineage, offering immediately identifiable features that reflect the line’s heritage and inspiration. The collection blends historical tradition with contemporary style and elegant appeal – enabling the wearer to celebrate each of life’s moments. Inspired by a 1948 single-push piece chronograph vintage model, the collection was designed for easy daily wear. The charismatic series epitomizes a relaxed lifestyle and strength of character.

Hamilton Watch returns to the big screen in the Paramount Pictures action thriller “Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit”

The black Khaki Titanium worn by Jack Ryan (played by Chris Pine) is the secret agent of watches, hiding its rugged constructionbeneath a sophisticated and elegant design. Like the character who wears it, the watch lives a double life; dressed for success, but ready for action. The multi-functional Khaki Flight Timer worn by the character William Harper (played by Academy Award®-winner Kevin Costner) was modified especially for the film by Hamilton, who continues a decades-long tradition of collaborating with studios and filmmakers to create custom timepieces for movie characters.

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MIX & MATCH FASHION POLICE

Fashion Police Stop right there! You are under arrest for being fashionably obliviously. Anything you say or do will be taken to the Court of Wicked Closet Fatema Al-Qazweeni, a Kuwaiti fashion stylist, would like to introduce a new way of styling items. You have a hectic day at university and you need to look great for an evening occasion but you have no time? No worried, Al Qazweeni can you help you out with styling tips through her exclusive collection from Wicked Closet.

During your university hours or work, you can throw on the KENZO Shirt, Chic Metallic Legging and a Casual Hi-Bye Bag along with the Leather Jacket to keep you warm.

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With the KENZO Shirt and the Chic Metallic Legging, you can put on a White Fur Coat along with the Statement Necklace and the tiger bracelet in order to make a statement about your evening look.

With Al-Qazweeni’s styling tips through her collection from Wicked Closet, time should never be your excuse to not look great in the morning and in the evening.

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Wicked Closet promotes exclusivity by offering limited number of hip and modern outfits. All items with their prices are available online. Therefore, follow @WicketCloset to buy it now before someone does!

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WHO WORE IT BEST

COMPETITION - FOR JANUARY 2014 Helena. the Who Wore It Best Winner for March 2013, had the chance to win again in the January 2014 issue competing amongst other Who Wore It Best winners from 2013

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AMERICAN EAGLE American Eagle SPRING/SUMMER casual wear includes wonderful shades of blue to great and feel comfortable

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DOVES NEW SHAVE LINE Dove’s new shave line is named “The Expert Shave’, is ready for its close-up. The elevated offering is making its debut with a pop-up barber shop during the first weekend of the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. There, it will smooth the skin of celebs and Hollywood hopefuls.

The line is a three-step system full of essential ingredients, such as B5 and shea butter, to moisturize skin both before and after shaving. The products include pre-shave scrub, pre-shave oil, total comfort shave cream, smoothing shave cream and intense post-shave repair balm.

Calvin Klein DARK OBSESSION Calvin Klein DARK OBSESSION for men is a bold, modern oriental fragrance with a powerful masculinity and intense sensuality. The sleek DARK OBSESSION for men packaging design modernizes the classic OBSESSION for men carton with contrasting matte and glossy finishes in all black. as a complement, the original, iconic, sculptural bottle is reintroduced in matte black with a bold silver logo It designed for a man driven by adoration, a yearning never fulfilled and a powerful expression of desire.

Audaca A UK-born brand that eschews newfangled ingredients in favor of advice documented in the Ebers Paypyrus, Ancient Egypt’s most important medical scroll. Natural remedies sourced from far afield as Madagascar, Vanuatu (an island nation located in the South Pacific Ocean) and Peru make their way into a concise and affordable capsule collection of products centered around a guy’s shaving routine. Audaca scores brownie points in the ethics stakes for using sustainably sourced ingredients and recyclable packaging. One to watch.

Gucci Guilty Black Sophisticated and smooth with top notes of lavender. Korean research found that a blend containing lavender can reduce anxiety. The Gucci Guilty Black will make your smell 10 times more attractive than you already are. Using that smell would stay longer and it’s stronger so it’s a guarantee that it’ll make you feel fresher than other fragrances.

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‫كانون تدعم قطاع األمن والمراقبة‬ ‫في المنطقة مع إطالق أحدث حلول‬ ‫كانون لكاميرات المراقبة ‪IP‬‬

‫ّ‬ ‫تدشن عصرًا جديدًا لكاميرات‬ ‫نيكون‬ ‫‪ DSLR‬بتزويدها بوظيفة االتصال‬ ‫الالسلكي‬

‫عززت كانون الشرق األوسط مكانتها يف قطاع كامريات األمن‬ ‫واملراقبة يف املنطقة مع إطالق سلسة «‪ »S‬املبدعة من كامريات‬ ‫املدعمة بربوتوكول اإلنرتنت‪ .‬وقد متّ الكشف عن اجملموعة‬ ‫املراقبة‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫اجلديدة أمام وكالء األمن واملراقبة يف املنطقة‪ ،‬مبا يف ذلك البائعني‬ ‫للمرة األوىل يف معرض إنرتسك ‪ ،2014‬والذي‬ ‫وداجمي األنظمة وذلك‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫يعد أضخم معرض حللول األمن والسالمة يف الشرق األوسط‪.‬‬ ‫متّ تصميم سلسلة «‪ »S‬املدجمة جدًا للبيئات الداخلية التي تتطلب‬ ‫مراقبة حساسة ملناطق أو سلع معينة ضمن القطاع التجاري أو‬ ‫التعليمي أو قطاع الضيافة‪.‬‬ ‫جمهزة بنظام حتليل مدمج مينح‬ ‫وتأتي هذه اجملموعة‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫املستخدمني النهائيني حلو ًال ذات قيمة عالية مقابل املال‪.‬‬ ‫وأضاف فريبروغي قائ ًال‪« :‬استنادًا إىل آراء شركائنا املتخصصني يف‬ ‫جماالت األمن ودمج األنظمة التي من شأنها مساعدة العمالء على‬ ‫نقدم أنظمة التحليل‬ ‫حتسني معايري األمن وتقليص اخملاطر‪ ،‬بتنا اآلن ّ‬ ‫الشامل على جمموعة كامريات األمن واملراقبة الصغرية املتوافرة‬ ‫على كامريات األمن والسالمة الراقية‪».‬‬ ‫املدعمة بربوتوكول‬ ‫وقد متّ عرض كامريات املراقبة عالية الوضوح‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫اإلنرتنت أمام احلضور مما منحهم نظرة أولية على املنتجات‪ .‬أما‬ ‫اخلصائص التي أبهرت قطاع املعلوماتية فهي خاصية ‪True Wide‬‬ ‫‪ Angle Coverage‬أو تغطية الزاوية الواسعة احلقيقية والتي تقلّص‬ ‫احلاجة إىل مزيد من الكامريات‪ ،‬وإمكانية التصوير يف حاالت اإلنارة‬ ‫حتسن جودة التصوير يف حاالت اإلضاءة الصعبة ‪ ،‬إىل‬ ‫اخلفيفة‪ ،‬والتي ّ‬ ‫بالظل والتي‬ ‫جانب خاصية ‪ Smart Shade Control‬أو التحكم الذكي‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫جتعل الفيديو أكرث جودة يف حاالت اإلضاءة القوية خلف الغرض الذي‬ ‫يتم تصويره‪.‬‬ ‫ّ‬

‫أكّ دت شركة نيكون الشرق األوسط عزمها تضمني وظيفة االتصال‬ ‫الالسلكي يف كامريات ‪ DSLR‬الرقمية اجلديدة‪ ،‬وذلك بعد النجاح الكبري الذي‬ ‫حققته الشركة يف العام ‪ ،2013‬والذي شهد صعودها إىل مرتبة الصدارة‬ ‫من حيث حصة السوق يف منطقة الشرق األوسط وإفريقيا‪.‬‬ ‫وقد ساهمت الطفرة يف الطلب على كامريات ‪ DSLR‬يف النمو السريع‬ ‫الذي حققته نيكون‪ ،‬وتسعى الشركة لتحقيق االستفادة املثلى من هذا‬ ‫االهتمام املتصاعد من خالل برنامج "مدرسة نيكون"‪ ،‬حيث تقدم املدرسة‬ ‫دروسًا وورشات عمل جمانية ملساعدة املهتمني على حتسني مهارات‬ ‫التصوير لديهم‪ ،‬مع جلسات تركز على فوائد التقاط صور عالية اجلودة‪،‬‬ ‫عمل فني بالتصوير الضوئي‪.‬‬ ‫وأخرى تستكشف القدرة على صنع‬ ‫ٍ‬ ‫وظيفة اتصال ‪ Wi-Fi‬ستكون التوجه السائد يف العام ‪2014‬‬

‫تنظر نيكون إىل تضمني وظيفة اتصال ‪ Wi-Fi‬الالسلكي يف الكامريات كواحدٍ‬ ‫من التوجهات الرئيسية يف العام ‪ ،2014‬وتتوقع أن تلقى الكامريات املزودة‬ ‫ويعد‬ ‫بهذه امليزة‪ ،‬مثل ‪ ،D5300‬شعبية كبرية لدى العمالء يف املنطقة‪.‬‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫الطراز ‪ D5300‬أول كامريا ‪ DSLR‬من املستوى االبتدائي بهيئة ‪ DX‬تنتجها‬ ‫نيكون مع وظيفة اتصال ‪ Wi-Fi‬السلكي ونظام حتديد املواقع ‪ GPS‬مدجمة‬ ‫ضمن الكامريا ذاتها‪ ،‬ما يتيح للمصورين مشاركة الصور مباشرة وخالل‬ ‫بضع ثوان‪ .‬كما ميكن للمصورين املبتدئني االطمئنان‪ ،‬فهذه الكامريا هي‬ ‫االنتقال املثايل إىل عامل كامريات ‪ DSLR‬االحرتافية‪ ،‬إذ أنها تتضمن وضع‬ ‫تصوير تلقائي فض ًال عن العديد من أوضاع التصوير السهلة التي تناسب‬ ‫خمتلف األنشطة واملناسبات‪.‬‬ ‫جوانب أخرى من التصوير الضوئي‪ ،‬فهي‬ ‫وتبسط الكامريا ‪ D5300‬أيضًا‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫َ‬ ‫تتضمن املعالج اجلديد ‪ ،EXPEED 4‬والذي يسمح مبعاجلة الصور بعد‬ ‫التقاطها يف الكامريا ذاتها دون احلاجة لنقلها إىل احلاسوب‪ ،‬وبالتايل يوفر‬ ‫الوقت والتكلفة‪.‬‬ ‫ُيذكر أن كامريا نيكون ‪ D5300‬تتوافر بثالثة ألوان هي األسود واألحمر‬ ‫والرمادي‪ ،‬وبسعر جتزئة مقرتح يبلغ ‪ 3,999‬درهم‪ .‬وإذا كانت الصورة تساوي‬ ‫ألف كلمة‪ ،‬فللمرء أن يتخيل القصص الكثرية التي سرتويها الكامريا ‪D5300‬‬ ‫كل يوم‪.‬‬ ‫ّ‬

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NEWS HEALTH

University Students Visit Noor Clinic Noor Clinic known for its specialized services for women’s needs and their family, it’s a polyclinic that includes dermatology, venereology and Andrology - Family Medicine - Dental - Laser and Aesthetic Medicine departments/clinics. Dana Al-Qallaf and Amira Mohammed visited Noor Clinic to be more familiar with two significant services: The White Hollywood Style Teeth and Laser Hair Removal Treatment. They had the opportunity to know more about each treatment in order to look nature and great at all times. As a nice gesture from Noor Clinic, Al-Qallaf and Mohammad will receive a voucher for Laser Hair Removal and Teeth Whitening.

Dr. Mohamed Fouad, Dentist , Member of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, explained to Dana and Amira about causes of teeth staining, how to prevent them, and two types of Teeth Whitening: Laser Whitening and Home Whitening Kit. Dr. Fouad said that in order to have white teeth, first you have to understand the nature of the teeth and the causes of teeth staining. Our teeth are made up of long tubes of white calcium crystals. It is widely accepted to have teeth as white as the ‘whiteness of your eyes’. There are 2 types of teeth staining; our teeth could be stained from outside or from inner surface of these tubes. The outer surface stains are due to plaque accumulation which becomes hard after sometime (around 2 weeks) and turns brown with coffee and smoking. Thus it is hard to remove the stains with regular brushing at home.

To treat such stains you need professional scaling and polishing by the dentist.

The other cause of teeth staining is from the inside of the tubules which needs whitening gel to be applied within them. Mainly ‘hydrogen peroxide’ is used to treat such cases. There are 2 types of whitening, depending on the strength of the gel. ‘Laser Whitening’ which is a professional strong gel that is activated with laser which should be applied by your dentist. It is applied for 45mins and can be repeated only after 6 months of the procedure. The other type is the low strength gel and that comes in various forms in the market. The most common form is ‘Home Whitening Kit’ that kind is applied on the teeth in a plastic shell and worn overnight or at least for 6 hours every day for 2 weeks.

The other types are like whitening strips or whitening pens that less commonly used and this treatment can be repeated each month until you have a satisfied result. In my opinion mixing the ways is very effective, make ‘laser whitening’ and Follow it with ‘home whitening’ and repeat every 6 months.

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To learn more about Laser Hair Removal the university students met with Dr. Lida Daher in order to be further familiar with the treatment. The students asked several questions concerning the skin types and the side effects. Dr. Daher provided them with the necessary information to clear their concerns.

She mentioned that Laser Hair Removal aside of what people think, it treats the skin along with the hair and it leaves the skin healthy and oily. She mentioned to the students the side effects that anyone might encounter such as itching occurring during the laser session, temporary redness, slight pain or tingling for sensitive skin people.

Laser hair removal sessions depends on the hair growth cycle and how the skin reflects to the treatment because the treatment usually requires more than one session in order to “inactive” the hair growth, almost 4 to 6 session will reduce hair growth. It’s necessary for the patient to stick to the laser sessions and don’t miss any in order to have the best treatment.

After the deep discussion regarding the students concerns, Dr. Daher provided steps before and after the Laser Hair Removal in order to make the process much healthier and easier for them.

Before • Avoid waxing for six weeks.

• Don’t tan or face the sun because it might result pigmentations on the selected areas.

• Avoid caffeine before your laser session in about 24 hrs.

• Shave the area a day before treatment with a clean, new razor in order to make the area ready for the treatment.

• Don’t use Oxygen for hair lightening.

After • Avoid sun exposure and if you have to go under sun you should use sunscreen 20 SPF or higher.

•Never use wax after laser.

• Don’t scrub the skin.

• Use medical moisture regularly.

• Don’t use Oxygen for hair lightening.

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NEWS AUTOMOBILES

ALGHANIM AUTOMOTIVE LAUNCHES THE ALL NEW 2014 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. STRONGER, SMARTER AND MORE CAPABLE THAN EVER Yusuf Ahmed Alghanim & Sons Automotive, the exclusive distributor of Chevrolet vehicles in Kuwait, launched the All-New 2014 Chevrolet Silverado in Kuwait. Now, the All New 2014 Silverado has arrived, raising the bar with its exceptional interior and exterior design and powerful performance that is made for any terrain. After all the improvements and technological advancements, the All New 2014 Silverado is stronger, smarter and more capable than ever.

Superior in its Exterior & Performance Silverado’s exterior design blends strong Chevy truck heritage with a refined.

The new design is more muscular, more functional and more aerodynamic. A twin-port grille, full-width bumper and dual power dome hood create a strong presence, which is carried through in sculpted body sides and fender flares.

The All New 2014 Silverado offers the widest & strongest range of engine with, a trio of all-new EcoTec3 engines, a V-6 and two V-8s, which feature direct fuel injection, Active Fuel Management (cylinder deactivation) and continuous variable valve timing, a combination not found in competitive trucks.

While the most popular engine, Silverado’s all-aluminum EcoTec 5.3L V-8 Engine with 355-horsepower, senses your load, seamlessly switching between V-8 power and four-cylinder for more fuel economy as demands change. For Heavy-duty truck fans, the V-8 EcoTec3 6.2L with 420-horsepower is the best choice with its tremendous engine which

offers class-leading trailering

capacity.

Silverado is exceptional with several Innovations in capability which extend all the way from the hood to the hitch. Silverados equipped with the 4.3L V-6 will have towing ratings up to 3,266 kg, the highest for any base V-6 in the segment. Silverados equipped with the 5.3L V-8 and the max towing package will have towing ratings of up to 5,216 kg, which is more than any light-duty pickup currently on the market.

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Smart solutions for cargo management: The pickup box also benefits from this focus on providing Silverado customers with the right tools for the job. The box is made from roll-formed steel for increased strength and reduced mass, and compared with the stamped beds used by major competitors.

Luxurious Interior Cabin: Silverado’s all-new interior is developed entirely around functionality.

Designed to meet the needs of the driver, The All New 2014 Silverado intelligently integrates the smartest technologies into the interior. Both Silverado Crew Cab and Double Cab have redesigned seating that offers increased foot room and leg room in the second row.

The innovative 8” Color touch Screen MyLink advanced infotainment features keep you and your crew connected to the world along with the possibility to control the premium Bose audio system from the steering wheel integrated control. In addition, The All New 2014 Silverado has a new Drivers information Console, 4.2-inch diagonal color screen which displays your truck’s vital status.

The Safest Pick-up Ever: For safety, the Silverado is available with segment-exclusive safety features such as Forward Collision Alert, Lane Departure Warning with an Active Safety Seat, and Front and Rear Park Assist. In addition to daily use, technologies like ABS, Hill Start Assist, StabiliTrak and Trailer Sway Control are standard.

Chevrolet Care: New Levels of Aftersales Service All customers who purchase the All New 2014 Chevrolet Silverado will receive the benefits of the Chevrolet Care program.

Chevrolet Care is a high level customer service experience based on four pillars: To provide customers with the best in service pricing and cost transparency; booking service with same day delivery; quality service by certified technicians as well as a regional 3 year/100,000 km warranty and 24x7 regional roadside assistance.

NEWS SPORTS

TIGER WOODS MISSES CUT AT FARMERS INSURANCE OPEN Having only made the halfway cut by one stroke on Friday, the 38-yearold carded a third-round seven-over-par 79. Woods made two double bogeys and five bogeys from the 18th, his ninth hole.

Gary Woodland posted a two-under-par 70 for eight under overall, one shot clear of fellow American Jordan Spieth and Australia’s Marc Leishman. When Woods made a welcome birdie at the par-four seventh, he removed his cap and bowed to the crowd, before closing with pars at the eighth and ninth. Woods has won eight tournaments at Torrey Pines, including the 2008 US Open, and had previously finished outside of the top 10 only once at the course on the PGA Tour.

WILL DERRICK ROSE PLAY IN THE SEPTEMBER’S FIBA WORLD CUP IN SPAIN? Derrick Rose has been named as one of the 28 players for the 2014-16 USA national team pool. ‘I’m looking forward to getting back on the court this summer and having the chance to represent our country’ Rose said ‘it’s an honor to play for Team USA and Coach K (Mike Krzyzeweki)’.

That certainly implies Rose at least will attend the minicamp in hopes of making the World Cup team this summer as part of his rehabilitation and assimilation from a second straight season-ending knee injury. I haven’t really thought about it’ Rose said, his only public comments since suffering a torn right meniscus. ‘That would be a good idea, but I’m not ready, there’s no need’ Rose, of course, would have to qualify for the team first.

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DID JUAN MATA COMPLETE HIS £37.1M MOVE FROM CHELSEA TO MANCHESTER UNITED? The Spain midfielder had a medical and has signed a contract, understood to run until summer 2018. Mata, 25, is likely to make his debut at home against Cardiff on Tuesday. “The time has come for a new challenge,” he said. “I am excited at the chance I have to be part of the next phase in the club’s history” he also added: “Chelsea is a top club and I have many friends there but you cannot turn down the chance to join Manchester United. I look forward to helping the manager and the team be successful in the coming years.”

LIVERPOOL’S BOSS BRENDAN RODGERS STILL HOLDS HOPE ON MOHAMED SALAH Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers says he hasn’t given up on signing Mohamed Salah from Swiss champions Basel despite his imminent move to Chelsea. Salah, 21, is yet to undergo a medical or agree personal terms, but is expected to move to Chelsea having held talks with the Reds earlier this month. Rodgers also mentioned that they will not give up on the Egypt midfielder. ‘The window isn’t closed yet so we haven’t given up on him, no.’ Rodgers said. Rodgers’s side advanced into the fifth round of the FA Cup on Saturday with a 2-0 victory over Bournemouth and Liverpool’s manager says he is still hopeful of adding to his squad before the end of the January transfer window.

“Salah was a player we’re interested in and we hoped we could do a deal but as of yet there is nothing done on it,” he added.

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‫افتتاح مركز األداء‬ ‫لسيارت ‪ AMG‬في‬ ‫الكويت‬ ‫قامت شركة عبدالرحمن البشر وزيد الكاظمي‬ ‫«املوزع احلصري ملرسيدس – بنز يف دولة الكويت»‬ ‫بإفتتاح مركز األداء لسيارات ‪ AMG‬وذلك إلستعراض‬ ‫أحدث موديالت عالمة مرسيدس ‪ ، AMG‬ويعترب‬ ‫مركز األداء إمتداد ملعرض مرسيدس – بنز بشركة‬ ‫البشر والكاظمي يف الشويخ‪ ،‬ومتّ إفتتاح املركز‬ ‫خالل فعالية خاصة شارك فيها عمالء ‪ AMG‬وممثلو‬ ‫شركة داميلر الشرق األوسط واألقصى وأعضاء‬ ‫جملس إدارة شركة البشر والكاظمي وجمموعة‬ ‫من اإلعالميني‪ .‬وتعليقًا على األمر قال مايكل رويله‪،‬‬ ‫املدير التنفيذي لشركة عبدالرحمن البشر وزيد‬ ‫الكاظمي‪“ :‬شهدنا ارتفاعًا هائ ًال يف الطلب على‬ ‫مبعدل سنوي يصل حلوايل‬ ‫سيارات ‪ AMG‬يف الكويت‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫‪ 50%‬مما دفعنا إىل إنشاء مركز األداء احلصري لتلبية‬ ‫الطلب‪ ،‬وتستحق سيارات مرسيدس ‪ AMG‬املكانة‬ ‫البارزة بفضل مزاياها الهندسية وتصميمها الرائع‬ ‫لتتجاوز إبتكارات قطاع السيارات يف الوقت احلايل‪ ،‬كما‬ ‫أن عمالئنا يدركون القيمة التي ينطوي عليها امتالك‬ ‫سيارة ‪ AMG‬ونحن نريد أن نعزز تلك التجربة لتشمل‬ ‫املبيعات أيضًا‪”.‬‬

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‫"‪ ”FATBURGER‬يفتتح‬ ‫فرعه الثالث في الكويت‬ ‫بمجمع األفنيوز‬ ‫أعلنت الشركة العاملية لألغذية (‪ )UFC‬عن افتتاح‬ ‫فرعها اجلديد من سلسلة مطاعم ‪ .Fatburger‬وقد‬ ‫كشفت الشركة عن موقع الفرع اجلديد والكائن‬ ‫يف جممع األفنيوز التجاري – عامل الطعام (سكند‬ ‫أفنيوز)‪ ،‬ويعد هذا الفرع واحد من ‪ 140‬فرع لسلسلة‬ ‫مطاعم ‪ FatBurger‬حول العامل‪ ،‬والثالث من نوعه يف‬ ‫الكويت‪ ،‬حيث أنه مت افتتاح فرعني آخرين يف كل من‬ ‫برج جاسم وسبونز‪ ،‬وأتاح كل منهما الفرصة لكل‬ ‫حمبي الهامربجر األمريكي يف الكويت باالستمتاع‬ ‫بطعمه األصلي واملقدم من قبل أحد أعرق األسماء‬ ‫املتخصصة بصناعة الهامربجر بالعامل وذلك طوال‬ ‫العامني املاضيني‪.‬‬ ‫ويعتمد ‪ Fatburger‬على املكونات الطبيعية والطازجة‬ ‫ابتداء من شرائح‬ ‫‪ 100%‬يف إعداد الوجبات اخلاصة به‪،‬‬ ‫ً‬ ‫وانتهاء بشرائح الطماطم‬ ‫اللحم الطرية والكبرية‬ ‫ً‬ ‫الطازجة وحلقات البصل اللذيذة‪ ،‬كما يتميز بشواء‬ ‫اللحم الطازج الذي يعد يوميًا حسب ذوق العميل‪،‬‬ ‫باإلضافة إىل التشكيلة الواسعة من احلليب اخملفوق‬ ‫بنكهات رائعة ومتعددة‪ .‬فليس من املستغرب أن‬ ‫يتم اختيار ‪ Fatburger‬كأفضل مطعم يقدم وجبات‬ ‫الهامربجر يف كل من لوس أجنلوس‪ ،‬الس فيجاس‪،‬‬ ‫بكني‪ ،‬ودبي‪ ،‬ولبنان وغريها‪.‬‬ ‫وأشار املدير العام للشركة العاملية لألغذية طارق‬ ‫بزري أن السعي مستمر إلثراء سوق الصناعات‬ ‫الغذائية يف الكويت بكل ما هو مميز يعترب السبب‬ ‫األساسي وراء املكانة التي اكتسبتها الشركة‬ ‫العاملية لألغذية يف هذا اجملال‪.‬‬

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‫أول فرع لسلسلة‬ ‫افتتاح ّ‬ ‫المطاعم العالمية‬ ‫"كالسيك برغر جوينت"‬ ‫في الكويت‬ ‫قد استهلّت سلسلة مطاعم برغر اللبنانية‪ ،‬كالسيك‬ ‫برغر جوينت‪ ،‬مؤخرًا نشاطها يف الكويت حيث افتتحت‬ ‫هذه املطاعم الرائجة آخر فروعها يف البالد على‬ ‫أعقاب توقيع اتفاق بني كالسيك برغر جوينت وشركة‬ ‫الس باملاس‪ ،‬وهي شركة مستثمرة يف عقود‬ ‫وخمولة استقدام املطاعم‬ ‫االمتياز أو الفرانشايز‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫البارزة إىل البالد‪ .‬وقد مت افتتاح أول فرع يف اجلابرية‬ ‫جممع ديفون أبو احلصانية على أن يتم افتتاح‬ ‫ويف‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫الفرع الثاين والثالث يف العارضية واجلابرية قريبا جدا‪.‬‬ ‫ويتبع هذه خطوات مشاريع كربى سيشهد عام ‪2014‬‬ ‫منو هذه السلسلة وإغناء‬ ‫تنفيذها وذلك بهدف تعزيز ّ‬ ‫مصادر حمبي الربغر‪.‬‬ ‫تفتخر مطاعم كالسيك برغر جوينت التي أنشأها حمبو‬ ‫الربغر من أجل حمبي الربغر‪ ،‬بفلسفتها القائمة‬ ‫على البساطة‪ ،‬اجلرأة والصراحة‪ .‬من وحي ذلك‪ ،‬جاب‬ ‫املؤسسون اللبنانيون العامل رغبة منهم يف نقل‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫التجربة النيويوركية املتفائلة واحلديثة إىل بريوت من‬ ‫تذوق أشهر أطباق الربغر وألذّ ها‪ ،‬وصو ًال إىل ما‬ ‫خالل ّ‬ ‫يعرف بالـ ‪ Burger enlightenment‬وهو مفهوم جديد‬ ‫لالرتقاء بتجربة تناول طبق الربغر‪ .‬فرسى القرار يف‬ ‫ما بينهم على أن بريوت هي بحاجة إىل الربغر األصلي‬ ‫والكالسيكي الذي يحظى بتقدير ذواقة الربغر‪ .‬وبنتيجة‬ ‫ذلك‪ ،‬متّ افتتاح ّأول مطعم كالسيك برغر جوينت يف‬ ‫العاصمة اللبنانية‪ .‬ومنذ ذلك احلني‪ ،‬متضي هذه‬ ‫منوها‪.‬‬ ‫املطاعم قدمًا يف مسرية ّ‬

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‫طالب الكويت يرسمون آمال‬ ‫وطموحات قادة العالم‬ ‫تنظم شركة أرجانا للمنتجعات والفنادق–‬

‫يف اطار مسؤولياتها اجملتمعية‬ ‫احدى شركات جمموعة االرجان– مسابقة للرسم لطالب اجلامعات بالكويت‬ ‫بالتعاون مع الربنامج االمنائي لالمم املتحدة بالكويت بهدف تشجيع روح االبتكار‬ ‫واالبداع يف اجملال الفني للمواهب الشابة وتقدمي الدعم الالزم لهم على طريق‬ ‫مستقبلهم املهني‪ ،‬ناهيك عن تعزيز فرص التواصل لديهم وإثراء العالقات‬ ‫االيجابية بينهم ‪.‬‬

‫مت االعالن عن انطالق املسابقة خالل املؤمتر الصحفي الذي عقد يف فندق‬ ‫موفنيبك البدع بحضور كل من خالد املشعان رئيس جملس إدارة شركة‬ ‫األرجان العاملية العقارية ونائب رئيس جملس إدارة شركة أرجانا وشريف عمارة‬ ‫الرئيس التنفيذي بالشركة ودميا اخلطيب نائب املمثل املقيم للربنامج االمنائي‬ ‫لالمم املتحدة وأعضاء جلنة التحكيم وسليمان العسكري ويحيي سويلم وفريدة‬ ‫السلطان‪ ،‬باالضافة إىل ممثلني عن اجلامعات املشاركة اجلهات الراعية‪.‬‬

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Eastern Mediterranean Regional Meeting with Kuwait Medical Student Association The Kuwait Medical Student Association (KuMSA) was honored to host one of the most important and biggest events of the International Student Association (IFMSA), the Eastern Mediterranean Regional Meeting (EMR).

They welcomed over 170 medical students from over 13 countries in the Middle East. The event was under the patronage of Minister of Information and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Sheikh Salman Sabah Salem AlHumoud Al-Sabah. It was also sponsored by the Gold Sponsor, Zain Telecom Company, and the Silver Sponsor, the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research. The theme of the EMR was medical ethics.

They highlighted the most important and controversial ethical issues in the medical field, learned how to understand different perspectives of such issues, and how to handles these issues with our future patients. In addition, students participated in a variety of workshops that ranged from human rights issues to how Middle Eastern politics is affecting health care. Students also presented their delegation’s projects and achievements and discussed ways on how to leave a mark in the medical field.

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‫زيد أشكناني يحتل المركز الثاني في‬ ‫السباق األول من جولة قطر الثالثة‬ ‫ضمن بطولة تحدي كأس بورشه جي‬ ‫تي ‪ 3‬للشرق األوسط‬ ‫احتل السائق الكويتي زيد أشكناين املركز الثاين خلف املتصدر للرتتيب احلايل‬ ‫كليمنس شميد‪ ،‬يف السباق األول من اجلولة الثالثة ضمن بطولة حتدي كأس‬ ‫بورشه جي تي ‪ 3‬للشرق األوسط واملقامة حاليا يف قطر على حلبة اوسيل‬ ‫الدولية‪.‬‬ ‫وبعد االنتصار الذي حققه على حلبة دبي اتودروم‪ ،‬عاد زيد اشكناين ليخطف املركز‬ ‫الثاين من السائق عبد العزيز‪ ،‬وكان زيد فقد مكانه للسائق السعودي عبدالعزيز‬ ‫الفيصل ولكنه عاد ليخطف الفوز يف اللفات األخري‪ ،‬والعودة خلف متصدر الرتتيب‬ ‫احلايل سائق فريق النابوده النمساوي كليمنس شنيد‪ .‬وبعد أن خضع لعدد كبري‬ ‫من التمارين وجتربة خمتلف أنواع سباقات السيارات يف أوروبا‪ ،‬من أجل حتسني‬ ‫مهاراته‪ ،‬انتظر الشاب الكويتي الفرصة املناسبة وجتاوز السائق السعودي‪ ،‬حمتال‬ ‫املركز الثاين خلف كليمنس شميد‪.‬‬ ‫وعلق أشكناين على الفوز قائ ًال‪" :‬لقد استمتعت بالسباق فعال وأنا سعيد بهذا الفوز‪،‬‬ ‫التواجد على منصة التتويج هو هديف الدائم‪ ،‬لقد بدأت من املركز الثالث وانهيت‬ ‫السباق يف املركز الثاين‪ ،‬كان سباقا متقاربا جدا وأنا سعيد بصعودي على منصة‬ ‫التتويج‪ ،‬لقد اصبحت ثاين الرتتيب بالنسبة للسائقني وذلك مهم جدا بالنسبة إيل وال‬ ‫ميكنني أن أنتظر حتى أعاود الكرة يف السابق الثاين"‪.‬‬

‫ويعترب هذا السباق مميزا للشاب الكويتي‪ ،‬حيث وللمرة األوىل ينافس على لقب‬ ‫الفرق أيضا مع زميلته الدمناركية كريستينا نيلسون حتت راية فريق "بوزيد جي تي"‪،‬‬ ‫وكان قد مت االعالن عن انضمام نيلسون للفريق يوم اخلميس‪ ،‬ومل ميثل السباق‬ ‫األول من اجلولة الثالثة للسائقة الدمناركية ما تتمناه‪ ،‬حيث مت اعاقتها من قبل‬ ‫احد السائقني الذي فقد السيطرة على سيارته مما دفعها للخروج عن املسار‬ ‫والعودة اىل املركز ‪ 11‬حيث انهت السباق يف هذا املركز‪.‬‬ ‫وقالت نيلسون بعد السباق‪" :‬مل أكن موفقة يف البداية‪ ،‬ولكنني ضغط جيدا وكدت‬ ‫أن أتقدم باملراكز إىل أن حصلت بعض احلوادث البسيطة والتي أجربتني غلى تخفيف‬ ‫السرعة وتضيع الوقت‪ ،‬أمتنى أن يكون حظي العاثر قد انتهى والسباق الثاين يوم‬ ‫جديد"‪.‬‬ ‫وحقق جيفري شميد نتيجة مميزة يف ظهوره األول‪ ،‬حمل سائق فريق صقور‬ ‫السعودية فيصل بن الدن‪ ،‬حيث احتل املركز الثاين يف التجارب الرسمية‪ ،‬وكان‬ ‫شميد قد قفز إىل املركز األول عند نقطة االنطالق ولكنه عانى مشاكل يف‬ ‫االطارات مما اجربه اىل الرتاجع للمركز اخلامس‪.‬‬ ‫وأظهر السائق الكويتي معدنه احلقيقي خاصة بعد أن احتل املركز الثالث يف‬ ‫التجارب الرسيمة وفقد املركز لعبدالعزيز الفيصل ولكنه عاد واحتل املركز الثاين‬ ‫مظهرا عزمية واصرار كبريين‪ ،‬وبذلك يكون الشاب الكويتي قد حقق املركز الثاين ‪3‬‬ ‫مرات واألول مرة واحدة فيما انسحب من السباق األول يف دبي من اجلولة الثانية‪.‬‬ ‫وقدم عبدالعزيز الفيصل أداء مميزا بعد حتقيقه املركز الثالث على التوايل وصعده‬ ‫على منصة التتويج للمرة الثانية على التوايل ومؤكدا موقعه بني الثالثة األوائل‪،‬‬ ‫فيما كان الصراع بني كرمي األزهري وجيفري شميد الذان حال يف املركز اخلانس‬ ‫والسادس على التوايل‪ ،‬متقارب جدا حتى انتهاء السباق‪.‬‬

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‫تفاعل مناسبات‬

‫معهد رأس السالمية الرياضي‬ ‫النسائي‬ ‫مت إفتتاح معهد رأس الساملية الرياضي النسائي يف منطقة الساملية بأحدث‬ ‫االجهزة الرياضية احلديثة حيث ضم النادي العديد من االقسام منها غرفة السونا‬ ‫والبوخار واجلاكوزي واملسبح املغطى املزود بأحدث التقنيات كم ضم النادي صالة‬ ‫األجهزة الرياضية احلديثة وهناك أيضا صالة االيروبك وقاعة احلديد اخملصصة‬ ‫بأوزان تناسب النساء كم يتواجد مدربني متخصصني بشكل دائم ملنح املشرتك‬ ‫أساليب تدريب مناسبة لتلبي جميع إحتياجات املشرتكني ‪.‬‬

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INTERACTION EVENTS

Mr. Greek Restaurant is an authentic experience full of flavor & joy, now in Kuwait Mr. Greek welcomes the Greek spirit and “ZORBA” dance to Marina Mall Thimar International Food Company is proud to launch “Mr. Greek”, Canada’s number one Greek restaurant, in Kuwait and celebrate the genuine spirit of Greece with its customers the grand opening of Mr. Greek was in Marine Mall – Food Court on 15th January, 2014. Mr. Greek is the first restaurant of the Canadian Franchise in Kuwait where you can enjoy the authentic taste of Greek food accompanied by the warm ambience and unique hospitality.

The Master Franchise – Thimar Int’l Food Co. – is launching Mr. Greek restaurant chain in Kuwait, in addition to the GCC and Middle East. Thimar Company acquired the license from the Canadian Franchise and started its expansion plan in 2013 starting enjoyable, hospitable and appetizing Greek experience looks like.

Mr. Ahmad Bajour – CEO and Managing Partner of Thimar Int’l Food Co. – said “We are so proud to present Mr. Greek restaurant chain to the public of Kuwait in order for them to enjoy the Greek Culinary art while listening to the melodies of “ZORBA” dance which was played on the opening day. We welcome all customers to enjoy our healthy, plateful and home-made food which is made with utmost care and pride”. “Mr. Greek is proud to introduce its authentic Greek cuisine and ambience alongside with the hospitality of the Mediterranean culture to people who enjoy oriental cuisines”, added Mr. Bajour. He finally commented “the public in Kuwait appreciates the diverse international cuisines, and Mr. Greek is a houseful of delicious plates that will make them eat, feel and live the true Greek experience”.

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ENTERTAINMENT CELEBRITIES

IS JUSTIN BIEBER ON DRUGS, RUMORS OR NOT?

BRAD PITT REUNITES WITH ANGELINA JOLIE

Sources say that Justin guzzled a bottle of high quality sizzrup (cough syrup) and they also mentioned that he’s a druggie but Justin denies it by saying he’s a 19 year old guy and he’s on a break. Some people who are close to Justin say that he’d be laughing at stories coming out because they sure aren’t true. Several rumors broke out about the whole situation where Justin’s people has been urging to get some help to get rid of his drug problems and said he’s been shutting them down because he doesn’t want to get treated. Many say that Justin got the cough syrup that has actavis prometh and it isn’t easy to get it at the CVS (easier to get it with a prescription) or in the US, they say that The Biebs has connections and got it out of the US. A rumor has it all, what would you believe the media or the Biebs himself? The only ultimate goal they have is to get the money out of people to make them believe fake stories especially for someone like Justin because he’s still in the pop sensation of so many teenager girls and guys as well, they would still make stories to keep Justin’s name in the headlines.

Surprisingly Brad reunites with Angelina in Sydney, Australia after attending Producers Guild Awards.

Prior to heading down to Australia, Pitt accompanied some of his famous peers at the Producers Guild Awards in Beverly Hills over the weekend.

The hunky actor was spotted touching down in Sydney after arriving at Australia’s Gold Coast Airport and then into a waiting helicopter to reunite with his ladylove Angelina Jolie who is currently in Australia filming Unbroken, and their six kids.

Brad would take every moment to spend it with Angelina because they’re was a period of time where she was, let’s just say a huge phase of her life that she went through depression and Brad helped her out of that phase and turned her into a better person.

SALMA HAYEK’S WEARING JT’S SUIT?

KIM KARDASHIAN DISHES ON PARIS WEDDING: KANYE IS ‘PASSIONATE’ ABOUT PLANNING

We’re all about women redefining classic menswear, but Salma Hayek in an actual man’s suit does not count, especially since this one looks like it’s straight off the Men’s Warehouse racks. (Sorry Saint Laurent) The Muppets Most Wanted actress may have been going for business person chic.

But thanks to the ill-fitting pants, extra-long jacket and skinny tie, she just looks like a Wolf of Wall Street extra.

The question is, why would a woman with one of the world’s most famously “womanly” bodies cover up in a boring navy suit? What would you go for, would you wear your husband’s suit and tie or will it make you feel uncomfortable? pieces are inspired by what we like to wear ourselves. It’s also made me experiment with my own style and try things I wouldn’t usually wear.”

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The “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” star revealed that after she and Kanye West tie the knot, she will be taking his surname. Kardashian, 33, just got back from a whirlwind trip to Paris with Kanye, 36, where the engaged duo scouted wedding locations. Kim said, “I’m not telling you where or the date, but I think it’s kind of obvious that it’s in Paris.”

Rumors are flying that Kim and Kanye have their eye on the Place of Versailles as a wedding venue after the couple was spotted taking a private after hours tour last week.

“He and I had never been there, so we just wanted a tour. And, of course, everyone thought we were picking that as our wedding place and all of that,” Kardashian said. “We were just taking a tour. But we will be getting married this summer, hopefully in Paris.

“When I said ‘hopefully,’ I didn’t mean, like, ‘hopefully’ getting married I meant ‘hopefully’ just this summer,” Kim added. As for the actual planning part, Kim shared that Kanye is very involved in the process.

‫ترفيه مشاهير‬

‫محمد عساف يسجل أوبريت عن‬ ‫حياة الرسول محمد‬

‫إلهام الفضالة تفاجئ جمهورها‬ ‫بــ «لوك» جديد‬

‫ُيحضر النجم الفلسطيني‪ ،‬جنم برنامج‬ ‫"أراب أيدول"‪ ،‬حممد عساف‪ ،‬منتصف‬ ‫األسبوع اجلاري‪ ،‬لتسجيل أوبريت عن‬ ‫حياة الرسول حممد‪ ،‬صلي اهلل علية‬ ‫وسلم‪ ،‬حسبما ذكر موقع "بوابة أخبار‬ ‫اليوم"‪.‬‬ ‫ومن جهة أخرى‪ ،‬يجهز عساف‬ ‫أللبومه األول‪ ،‬بعدما دخل اإلستوديو‬ ‫مؤخرًا لوضع صوته على األغنيات‪،‬‬ ‫وقام بتسجيل وتنفيذ العديد منها‪،‬‬ ‫وتعامل فيها مع كبار األسماء على‬ ‫الساحة الفنية‪ ،‬منهم ملحم بركات‪ ،‬نزار‬ ‫فرنسيس‪ ،‬رامي عياش‪ ،‬زياد برجي‬ ‫وغريهم‪.‬‬ ‫وكان عساف قد قام بالتوقيع على قميص له وطرحه يف مزاد علني بسعر يبدأ‬ ‫بـ ‪ 50‬دوالرا على ان يذهب ريعه لصالح اطفال فلسطني املوجودين مبؤسسة‬ ‫"اغاثة اطفال فلسطني‪ ،‬حيث ان االحوال اجلوية التي ضربت فلسطني هذا العام‬ ‫ادت إىل تشريد االالف من االطفال والنساء من بيوتهم‪ ،‬ما أصابهم بالتشرد ونزالء‬ ‫يف خيام واملدارس التي تفتقد اساسيات احلياة البشرية‪.‬‬

‫عرب صفحتها اخلاصة على احد‬ ‫مواقع التواصل االجتماعي نشرت‬ ‫الفنانة الكويتية إلهام الفضالة‬ ‫صورها اجلديدة‪ ،‬حيث ظهرت‬ ‫بشعر قصري وفاجأت فضالة‬ ‫جمهورها بـ "لوك" جديد‪ ،‬يتماشى‬ ‫مع املوضة‪.‬‬ ‫وعلّقت على هذه الصور‪ ،‬قائلة‪:‬‬ ‫"ترى ما قصيت شعري سويته‬ ‫ويفي بالسرتيترن ومليتة بس"‪،‬‬ ‫حسبما ذكر موقع "نورت"‪.‬‬ ‫ومن اجلدير بالذكر أن الفضالة‬ ‫تشارك يف مسلسل “الني اليوم”‪،‬‬ ‫بطولة إبراهيم احلربي‪ ،‬خالد‬ ‫أمني‪ ،‬هيا عبد السالم‪ ،‬فؤاد علي‪،‬‬ ‫شفيقة يوسف‪ ،‬فهد البناي‪ ،‬أمل‬ ‫حممد‪ ،‬فوز الشطي‪ ،‬تأليف عبد‬ ‫احملسن الروضان وإخراج مناف‬ ‫عبدال‪.‬‬

‫تيم حسن يبدأ تصوير «األخوة»‬ ‫الشهر المقبل‬ ‫السوري تيم حسن أنه سيبدأ مطلع شهر شباط املقبل تصوير املشاهد‬ ‫صرح الفنّان ّ‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫األوىل من مسلسل "األخوة" الذي يشرتك بإخراجه ثالثة خمرجني سور ّيني‪ ،‬هم‪ :‬الليث‬ ‫وعمار العاين وسيف الشيخ جنيب‪ ،‬فيما تنتجه شركة "كالكيت" لإلنتاج الفنّي‪،‬‬ ‫حجو ّ‬ ‫حسبما ذكر موقع "أخبار النهاردة"‪.‬‬ ‫سيجسده يف‬ ‫الدور الذي‬ ‫وكشف الفّ نان حسن يف تصريح‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫خاص ل "سيدتي نت" عن ّ‬ ‫العمل‪ ،‬فقال‪" :‬سألعب دور أكرب اإلخوة‬ ‫يف العائلة‪ ،‬والذي ُيدير مصالح العائلة‬ ‫ثم يقع يف‬ ‫التّجارية بتكليف من والده‪ّ ،‬‬ ‫احلب واملصلحة‬ ‫حلظة ضعف بني‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫والوفاء واخليانة‪ ،‬وتتشابك خيوط‬ ‫تطورات أحداث‬ ‫احلكاية مع إخوته‪ ،‬مع ّ‬ ‫مشوق‬ ‫درامي‬ ‫العمل ضمن قالب‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫وممتع"‪.‬‬ ‫ويشارك يف بطولة العمل جمموعة‬ ‫من الفنّانني النّجوم العرب‪ ،‬أبرزهم‪:‬‬ ‫باسل خ ّياط‪ ،‬رفيق علي أحمد‪ ،‬أمل‬ ‫الراسي‪ ،‬رانيا يوسف‪،‬‬ ‫بوشوشة‪ ،‬ندين ّ‬ ‫الصباغ‪ ،‬أحمد فهمي‪،‬‬ ‫عبد الهادي ّ‬ ‫قيس ّ‬ ‫الشيخ جنيب‪ ،‬حممود نصر‬ ‫‪131‬‬

‫وفاة زيزي البدراوي عن عمر يناهز‬ ‫‪ 85‬عاما‬ ‫قلت املمثلة القديرة زيزي البدراوي لرحمة اهلل تعاىل بعد صراع طويل مع املرض‪.‬‬ ‫كانت الفنانة الراحلة تعاين من مرض السرطان‪ ،‬وتدهورت صحتها مؤخرا ومت‬ ‫احتجازها يف املستشفى ووضعها يف العناية املركزة منذ يومني بإحدى‬ ‫مستشفيات املهندسني‪.‬‬ ‫ونقل موقع جملة "اإلذاعة والتليفزيون" أن البدراوي كانت تعاين من سرطان الرئة‪،‬‬ ‫فضال عن معاناتها من أمراض القلب وضيق التنفس‪.‬‬ ‫حالة زيزي البدراوي الصحية ساءت يف نهاية ديسمرب ‪ ،2013‬ومت احتجازها‬ ‫باملستشفى وخضعت للعناية املركزة‪ ،‬ويف بداية يناير زارها وفد من الفنانني‬ ‫على رأسهم مريفت أمني ورجاء‬ ‫اجلداوي ودالل عبد العزيز‪.‬‬ ‫زيزي البدراوي بدأت حياتها الفنية بدور‬ ‫صغري يف السينما بفيلم "بورسعيد"‪،‬‬ ‫ومن بعدها اكتشفها اخملرج حسن‬ ‫اإلمام وقدمها يف العديد من األفالم‪.‬‬ ‫تزوجت الفنانة الراحلة مرتني األوىل من‬ ‫اخملرج عادل صادق زوجة الفنانة‬ ‫أسمهان توفيق والثانية من احملامي‬ ‫توفيق يف الفرتة من ‪ 1971‬إىل ‪1988‬‬ ‫بعدها تفرغت للفن‪.‬‬

ENTERTAINMENT MUSIC

Top 20 English FebRuary 2014 2

3 Roar Katy Perry

6 Timber (feat. Ke$ha) Pitbull

9 Royals Lorde

13 The Fox (What Does the Fox Say?) Ylvis

17 Safe and Sound Capital Cities

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Applause Lady Gaga

10 Survival Eminem

14 Wrecking Ball Miley Cyrus

18 Let’s Get Ridiculous Redfoo

1 Counting Stars OneRepublic

4 Demons Imagine Dragons

7 Love Me Again John Newman

11 Wake Me Up Avicii

15 Love Somebody Maroon 5

19 Burn Ellie Goulding

5 We Can’t Stop Miley Cyrus

8 Blurred Lines (feat. T.I. & Pharrell) Robin Thicke

12 Let Her Go Passenger

16 That’s My Kind of Night Luke Bryan

20 Come & Get It Selena Gomez

‫ترفيه موسيقى‬

‫‪1‬‬

‫أفضل ‪10‬‬

‫أغاني عربية‬ ‫فبراير ‪2014‬‬ ‫‪2‬‬

‫عبداهلل الرويشد – يل مر احللو‬

‫‪5‬‬

‫وليد الشامي‪ -‬ذهب ذهب‬

‫‪8‬‬

‫حسني اجلسمي – حلو‬ ‫‪133‬‬

‫عبد اجمليد عبداهلل – حتياتي‬

‫‪3‬‬

‫عمرو دياب – الليلة‬

‫‪6‬‬

‫منى أمرشا – رفع ضغطي‬

‫‪9‬‬

‫ابراهيم دشتي – فاقدها‬

‫ ‬

‫‪4‬‬

‫أحمد الهرمي – يا ربي‬

‫‪7‬‬

‫هند ‪ -‬أنا ماين متخايل‬

‫‪10‬‬

‫راشد املاجد – سافرت عني‬

ENTERTAINMENT MOVIES

This month’s releases at

The Lego Movie

Robocop

Release Date: February 6

Release Date: February 6

An ordinary LEGO minifigure, mistakenly thought to be the extraordinary MasterBuilder, is recruited to join a quest to stop an evil LEGO tyrant from gluing the universe together.

In 2028 Detroit, when Alex Murphy (Joel Kinnaman) - a loving husband, father and good cop - is critically injured in the line of duty, the multinational conglomerate OmniCorp sees their chance for a part-man, part-robot police officer.

American Hustle

Vampire Academy

The Monuments Men

Release Date: February 13

Release Date: February 13

A con man, Irving Rosenfeld, along with his seductive British partner, Sydney Prosser, is forced to work for a wild FBI agent, Richie DiMaso. DiMaso pushes them into a world of Jersey powerbrokers and mafia.

Rose Hathaway is a Dhampir, half human/ vampire, guardians of the Moroi, peaceful, mortal vampires living discretely within our world. Her legacy is to protect the Moroi from bloodthirsty, immortal Vampires, the Strigoi. This is her story.

Grand Cinemas

in Al-Hamra Tower

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Release Date: February 20 An unlikely World War II platoon is tasked to rescue art masterpieces from Nazi thieves and return them to their owners.

ENTERTAINMENT HOROSCOPE

WHAT KIND OF LOVER ARE YOU ACCORDING TO YOUR HOROSCOPE?!

STAR SIGN OF THE MONTH AQUARIUS JAN 21- FEB 19 When someone is in love, they want to be compatible with their partner, so they search for the similarities and differences between them and the people they love. let’s see what kind of lover you are!

Aquarius Man:

Attracting a male Water-bearer isn’t usually difficult. They love meeting new people and will most likely see you as a new adventure. The problem will be keeping his attention. He may try to completely analyze you by placing you under his microscope, but don’t let this happen too quickly. Maintain his interest by always keeping him guessing, but be honest with him.

Aquarius Woman:

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The Aquarius woman is quirky. She is an enigma. She is unpredictable and independent. This is a fixed sign which means she doesn’t take kindly to people telling her what to do. But if you need help, she is a true humanitarian who is ready and willing to assist someone who might be short on cash or down on their luck.

Mar 21 - Apr 20 LIBRA

ARIES

Aries are passionate in love. they’re unpredictable and they have a sweet side that makes them caring and giving.

Sep 24 - Oct 23

Apr 21 - May 21

Oct 24 - Nov 22

AQUARIUS

LEO

August 23 - Sep 23 PISCES

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Nov 23 - Dec 21 Sagittarius are the free spirit of the zodiac. It’s hard for them to give up their independence for anyone, unless they are 100% sure that this is the one!

Dec 22 - Jan 20 Capricorn are the strongest in love. Though they won’t admit it. They seem to be cold hearted, but deep inside they do care about the ones they love.

Aquarius is the most independent lover. They hate being too committed to someone or something, but once they love someone, they give them their all.

Feb 20 - Mar 20 VIRGO

Virgo is the perfectionist. They pay attention to the smallest details. They need to realize that being real is more important than being perfect.

Scorpios are the most charming in love. they don’t usually show their feelings, but their actions are pretty much enough to prove it.

Jan 21 - Feb 19

July 23 - Aug22 Leo is a hopeless romantic. They do whatever it takes to please the one they love, and they are loyal to a fault.

CAPRICORN

Cancer are sensitive and insecure, but they make excellent lovers due to their sensual, loving and caring personalities. The basic problem with them is their moody nature.

CANCER

June 22 - July 22

GEMINI

Gemini has a conflicted nature. This makes them mysterious to the ones they love which is hard to deal with, but they are kind hearted, playful and funny.

SAGITTARIUS

May 22 - June 21

SCORPIO

TAURUS

Taurus is the most loyal zodiac star sign. They are the old fashioned type when it comes to love. All they need is an affectionate and classy partner.

Libras are the most agreeable, romantic, and well balanced lovers. They are a peace-loving sign who hates conflicts. So you can consider Libra as the perfect partner.

Pisces is the most romantic. They just want to be appreciated, and they want to make a difference in their loved ones life.

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‫ﺑﺪﻭﻥ ﺑﻄﻦ ﻭ ﻇﻬﺮ‬

‫ﺧﺪﻣﺎﺕ ﻗﺴﻢ ﺍﻟﺠﻠﺪﻳﺔ ﻭ ﺍﻟﻠﻴﺰﺭ ‪:‬‬ ‫إزاﻟﺔ ﺷﻌﺮ اﳉﺴﻢ ﳉﻤﻴﻊ أﻧﻮاع اﻟﺒﺸﺮة ‪.‬‬‫ ﻧﺤﺖ اﳉﺴﻢ و ﻧﻘﻞ اﻟﺪﻫﻮن ‪.‬‬‫ ﺗﺼﻐﻴﺮ ﺣﺠﻢ اﻷﻧﻒ ورﺳﻤﻪ ﻣﻦ دون ﺟﺮاﺣﻪ ‪.‬‬‫ ﻋﻼج ﺗﺸﻘﻘﺎت ﻣﺎ ﺑﻌﺪ اﻟﻮﻻدة ‪.‬‬‫ ﻋﻼج ﺗﺸﻘﻘﺎت اﻟـ‪ Stretch Marks‬ﺑﺈﺳﺘﺨﺪام‬‫اﻟﻜﺎرﺑﻮﻛﺴﻲ ﺛﻴﺮاﺑﻲ ‪.‬‬

‫ﻣﺮﻛﺰ اﻟﻔﻨﻄﺎس اﻟﺘﺠﺎري‬

‫ اﻟﺘﺨﻠﺺ ﻣﻦ ﺣﺐ اﻟﺸﺒﺎب ﺑﺸﻜﻞ داﺋﻢ ‪.‬‬‫ ﺗﻮﺣﻴﺪ ﻟﻮن اﻟﺒﺸﺮة و ﻛﺎﻣﻞ اﳉﺴﻢ ‪.‬‬‫ ﺗﻘﻨﻴﺔ اﳌﻴﺰو ﺛﻴﺮاﺑﻲ ﻟﻠﻨﻀﺎرة و ﺷﺪ اﳉﻠﺪ وﺣﺮق اﻟﺪﻫﻮن ‪ - .‬ﻋﻼﺟﺎت ﺗﺴﺎﻗﻂ اﻟﺸﻌﺮ و ﺗﻜﺜﻴﻔﻪ و زراﻋﺔ اﻟﺸﻌﺮ ‪.‬‬‫ﻋﻼج اﻟﺜﻌﻠﺒﺔ ‪.‬‬‫ ﺟﻠﺴﺎت اﻟـ ‪ VillaShape II‬ﻟﺘﻨﺴﻴﻖ اﻟﻘﻮام‬‫ إﺑﺮ اﻟﺒﻮﺗﻮﻛﺲ ﻟﺸﺪ اﻟﺒﺸﺮة ‪.‬‬‫وﺷﺪ اﻟﺘﺮﻫﻼت ‪.‬‬ ‫ إﺑﺮ اﻟﻔﻴﻠﻴﺮ )رﺳﻢ اﻟﺸﻔﺎﻳﻒ( ‪.‬‬‫‪ -‬ﻋﻼج آﺛﺎر اﳊﺒﻮب واﻟﻨﺪﺑﺎت ‪.‬‬