StudenTalk #157 - June 2014

Issue 157 - June 2014 - Complimentary Copy

NORA AL-QAOUD

THE NUMBER ONE FEMALE SHOW-JUMPER IN KUWAIT

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Well…While everything in life has its pros and cons, I have to say that working in a professional environment far from friends and family teaches us some of life’s best lessons!

To make the leap from being a student to being an employee is no easy feat.

Adhering to rules, following orders, reporting to superiors, getting performance evaluations… none of these come naturally to us… and yet, this is the price that any human being who wants to build a career will have to pay!

So, my graduating students, if you have a dream of opening your own business or joining the family business, I urge you to consider putting that thought on hold until you amass a solid experience outside your comfort zone. I mean come to think of it, you invested 22 years of your life learning from teachers, wouldn’t you want to invest 3 to 5 more in learning from practitioners?

It is just a thought I needed to share with you, hoping that it will make you think about it.

Having said that, whatever your choice may be, STUDENTALK and I wish you all the best in your new stage, may it be filled with the greatest moments and may you make your country proud.

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Circulation Congratulations to all the students who are graduating this semester. To increase your motivation after your graduation the cover story of Nora Al-Qaoud will provide you with the boost! It was a pleasure interviewing a university student with great experience in an equestrian sport, show-jumping.

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NORA AL-QAOUD

THE NUMBER ONE FEMALE SHOW-JUMPER IN KUWAIT

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COVER STORY

NORA AL-QAOUD

THE NUMBER ONE FEMALE SHOW-JUMPER IN KUWAIT STUDENTALK magazine reaches out to influential students who are representing Kuwait on the regional and international level. Nora Al-Qaoud, the best female show-jumper in Kuwait, fits perfectly in that category.

Since infancy, she was aspiring to take her mother’s footsteps into horseback riding. Her strong commitment to showjumping required her to set studying abroad a side in order to train and compete in several competitions in the Gulf Region and Europe.

STUDENTALK Magazine met with Al-Qaoud to study her passion for show-jumping as well as how women in Kuwait are capable of excelling at equestrian sports regardless of society’s misconceptions.

Tom Tailor’s cover page look with the pink Sporty De La Mar Polo with the white color looks stunning on Nora while she’s on the horse. The Slim Leggings Pants are beautifully tailored and comfortable for the horse rides.

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How did you start your journey with horseback riding?

My journey with horseback riding began 1996, when I was 3 years old. My mother, a former rider and now an international judge, motivated both my sister and me in riding by attending summer courses to enjoy the experience. The most integral aspect about horseback riding at an early age is to establish an experience by communicating with horses. As I got older, my passion for riding grew and I started practicing show-jumping with a professional trainer to start competing. I started competing locally and internationally to develop my skills and increase my commitment for showjumping. My sister had to stop four years ago when she moved to New York for her studies, but my passion for show-jumping obligated me to set college aside and study here at GUST to train and compete locally and internationally.

The navy blue Feminine Collar Polo has a twist with the collar’s light blue print. To create a color contrast, Nora paired it with the green Slim Alexa feminine trousers made from stretch twill. The decorative seams on the pockets on the front adds a special twist to the pants. The overall look is great for casual evenings.

How do the rules of show-jumping differ from racing?

I cannot compete in racing due to my height, but I find show-jumping more thrilling and interesting.

There are three different levels; beginner, medium and senior. I am in the senior class. The objective for the show jumper is to negotiate a series of obstacles, where emphasis is placed on height and width, and to do so without lowering the height i.e. knocking down or refusing to jump any of the obstacles. The time taken to complete the course is also a factor. Horses are allowed a limited number of refusals before being disqualified. There are different classes within the show-jumping competitions. The first class is the jump off were you have to clear the first round, they take the fences from the first course but not all of them and you have to jump them again but faster. The horse and the rider who have not accumulated any jumping faults or penalty points are said to have scored a “clear round.” Tied entries usually have a jump-off over a raised and shortened course, and the course is timed; if entries are tied for faults accumulated in the jump-off, the fastest time wins. Another class in the competition is called the accumulator. In this class, the fences are already set for the riders. However, the fences accumulate in height and difficulty. You gain or lose points, depending on whether you clear the fence or not.

In the last class, you have an option between the normal fence and the Joker. If you take the risk of choosing the Joker fence, you will either lose or gain more points than the normal fence. The difficulty of the classes varies, as there is no hard or easy class.

The best casual looks in the mornings are those with bright colors. The white Fine Pique Polo made from piqué with artwork; its artwork consists of a print, badge and embroidery on the chest. The white Polo accentuates the fiery red Slim Axle trousers.

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What is the different between competitions internationally versus competitions locally?

Fortunately, I’ve experienced competing in the Arab League which takes place around the Emirates and the Gulf region. In the summer, I will prepare to compete in competitions around Holland, Germany and Belgium. I am very proud with the progress that has taken place in the Arab League due to the fact that previously, the Arab League riders and trainers were not up to the professional standards in comparison to Europe – this is a very gratifying feeling. For the past couple of years, Kuwait held various international competitions were several Europe riders came to visit our beloved country to compete.

How do you train your horses to compete for your competitions?

I train with my horses on a daily basis. Sunday to Thursday, we train for the competitions that are usually held on Fridays. On Saturdays, I take my horses out for a ride; however, not for strenuous training. I have five horses, three in Kuwait and two in Holland. I have a male, Worito, and two females Uranda B and Mikki. Worito (age 10), who is my best friend, understands me very well and I have had him for 4 years. Uranda B (age 13) is my senior horse and competes with me in the senior competitions as it is the prime years for horses to compete between the ages of 13 to 16. In Holland, I have a male and a female horse, Ice Blue and Gemila. I had a soft spot for their mother because she was a great jumper and extremely beautiful, sadly she died last year.

Some people would be appalled by the fact that we do not train horses to jump as it comes from nature. However, our training comprises of working on the horse’s muscles in the right places in order to jump efficiently and effectively. The training also includes communicating with the horses as they have minds of their own, just like us! A risk that all riders take is that the horse can refuse to jump depending on their mood. During the training, we establish a stronger communication or bond in order to prevent such obstacles. For example, Worito understands me as a person and if he knows I am not struggling, he will try his best to work harder. Vice versa, if I am in a good mood, he will somehow take advantage of the situation and go against it.

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Had it not been for your mother, do you think you still would have had an interest in equestrian sports?

Many of my friends were already involved in equestrian sports, thus that would have been a factor as to why I would participated in show jumping. However, my mother had a great impact on me because she encouraged me to reach a professional level as the best female senior rider in Kuwait. Observing my mother as a rider previously and now an international judge, was one of the main aspects that increased my commitment. She is not allowed to be on the judging panel while I compete, which puts her out of several competitions.

In your opinion, does Kuwait’s society and culture encourage women to participate in equestrian sports?

A unique aspect about equestrian competitions is that people from different genders, age groups, religions and nationalities compete together. It is also the reason that discourages women from participating. Unlike soccer and basketball, there is no gender segregation when it comes to showjumping, which makes women intimidated to compete. As men are physically stronger, they might jump into conclusion that they will not win.

However, you are only interacting with a horse.

Another misconception about show-jumping in particular is that it is a dangerous sport. Yes, there is a chance that someone might fall off the horse, but there is also a chance for someone to fall off the stairs, God forbid. All the injuries that would happen during show-jumping can be prevented during the training process. I cracked my back, dislocated my knee and had a couple of injuries, yet I am still persistent to continue my heavy involvement in show-jumping.

Another reason why women are not joining equestrian sports is that it is not really well advertised in Kuwait, especially amongst university students. Evidently, Kuwait’s society is becoming more aware of the equestrian sports recently. Yet, I think several students are training as a fashion statement not for the intention to take it on the professional level or for personal enjoyment.

However, I would really encourage everyone in Kuwait to join such exciting and rewarding sport!

It was such a pleasure learning about the equestrian sport, show-jumping, from someone who has great experience at such a young age. Nora Al-Qaoud has set a strong example for Kuwaiti woman who is capable of competing against other riders from different nationalities, age groups and those who have been in the field for decades. Also, what we can learn from Al-Qaoud experience is that falling off of anything does not mean the end, because when you get back you will be stronger.

For a smart casual look, Nora presents to you the baby blue shirt with high quality embroidery. The Slim Fit black leggings from Tom Tailor accentuates the bright baby blue color.

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STUDENT TALK POLLS

FOR THIS MONTH STUDENTALK visited the campuses of Kuwait’s universities and asked:

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Ali Al-Hazem, 21 KU Computer Engineering The best airlines are the Emirates because their service is great and they are not expensive

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Mohammed Sfahani 19, ACK Aviation

Abdulah Al-Baloushi 22, ACK, Business Management

Fouziya Zoar, 18 ACK Marketing

Adnan Kojah, 19 ACK Aviation

Abdula Al-Hamoud 18, ACK Aviation

Faisal Dolijan, 21 ACK, Oil and Gas Engineering

Yasmine Upton, 18 ACK Civil Engineering

Dalal Essa, 21 ACK, Mechanical Engineering

Shahr Ajhle, 19 ACK, Oil & Gas Engineering

Habib Al-Indal, 25 ACK, Mechanical Engineering

Rashid Al-Hajiri, 18 ACK Undecided

Shaehjad Al-Rashed 20, ACK, Oil and Gas Engineering

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hy Camera S Nadia Al Rashash, 18 Management

Hamod Khamis, 22 ACK Business

Matthew Al-Dashti 22, ACK Management

Mohammed Al-Enizy 21, ACK Business

Hisham Al-Nukhailan Abduallah Hasan, 20 22, AUK AUK Information System Management

Fahad Al-Gharabali 21, AUK Marketing

Saeed Younis, 20 AUK Business

Ali Al-Almuwail, 19 AUM Marketing

Mohammad Rustm 19, ACM Human Resources

Nauf Marouf, 21 AUK, Accounting & Marketing

Nabil Maarouf, 21 AUK English Literature

Mohab Fatahllah, 20 AUK Business

Mohammad Khorshed Adil Khan, 20 21, AUK AUK Business Business

AbdulRahman Al-Amar Shahad Samhouri, 18 Mariam Ali, 18 18, AUK AUK, Communication AUK Business & Media Marketing

Tamara, 20 AUK Business

Khalid Baz, 20 AUK Accounting

Menntallah Mahmoud Yousra Al-Militi, 18 19, AUK, Marketing AUK & Management Human Resources

Mohammad, 20 AUK Business

Hadeel El-Liethy, 19 AUK Management

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Mazen Abdulaziz, 20 Ahmad Yassin, 20 AUM, Industrial AUM Industrial Engineering Engineering

hy Camera S Tamara Hamzah, 20 AUK Graphic Design

Ahmad Hassanin, 20 AUK, Computer Engineering

Mohanad Al-Hawary 21, AUK, Computer Engineering

Saba Al-Hashim, 22 AUK English Literature

Sarah Khalaf, 20 Fatma Ali, 19 AUK, Communication AOU & Media English Literature

hy Camera S Farah Al-Fahad, 24 AUK Finance

hy Camera S Mona Al-Nasser, 25 GUST TV & Radio

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STUDENT TALK VOICE YOUR OPINION

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THIS MONTH WE ASKED What is your favorite destination in the summer? Why?

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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.

Saad Al-Sayyar, 20 ACK Oil & Gas Engineering My favorite destination is where my friends are located.

As most of them are in the United States, I cannot wait to see them this summer and go to several places there.

Fahad Al-Hamami, 20 ACK Civil Engineering I love going to Austria because it is where I grew and I am always eager to see my cousins and extended relatives who live there.

Abdul Aziz, 24 ACK Mechanical Engineering My favorite place is Paris, France. It is the perfect place to relax, have fun and visit my favorite historical place, Louvre.

Andy Al-Bannay, 20 ACK Business Marketing The United States is my favorite place because my family is over there and I cannot wait to visit them every year.

Smow Al-Fudary, 18 ACK Management My favorite place to travel in the summer is definitely the Maldives. It is a relaxing place to visit during the summer and I could be involved in my favorite activities such as surfing, kayaking and canoeing.

Lulwah Al-Kulaib, 18 ACK Management I like traveling to Dubai as it is very close to Kuwait and I can do all the shopping there. That’s why I go twice a year. Yet, I hope one day I would travel somewhere exotic for a change.

Mahadi Daneshai, 20 ACK Mechanical Engineering All the activities you would want to do are in Iran such as sky diving, horseback riding and skating. The nature there is outstanding, the northern area is cold while the southern area is hot.

Mahadi Najafpour, 21 ACK, Electronics and Communications My summer getaway from everything is Antalia, Turkey.

It is one of the best places I have ever visited in a while and the beaches there are great!

Ibrahim Al-Qallaf, 20 ACK Mechanical Engineering My favorite destination to travel is Iran. Usually, I visit my family and we take a tour around the country and visit different cities.

Al-Hasan Al-Ebrahim 23, ACK Management I am not a big fan of traveling, I prefer to recharge my energy at home.

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Ali Al-Khawari, 26, ACK Oil and Gas Engineering Though I love Thailand, but my favorite place in the summer is The Caribbean, Dominican Republic. I really love the sea and I get do all the activities I love such as scuba diving and diving with the sharks.

Amna Amir, 19 ACK Management Jordan is the perfect destination for me as I get to visit the historical places as well as visit my mothers family.

Essa Al-Kandari, 24 ACK Marketing My favorite destination is definitely Spain. Great weather, beaches and an amazing night life, what more could I ask for!

Talal Al-Mutairi, 21 ACK, Oil and Gas Engineering Australia is my favorite place to visit during the summer because I get to visit my family over there.

Shouq Abdul Salam, 21 ACK Management Orlando, I like the weather, there are a lot of activities to do and of course Disney land!

Nasser Al-Saleh, 21 ACK Mechanical Engineering My favorite place is of course Ibiza, Spain because of the fun activities and the concerts that are not available in Kuwait.

Ahmad Al-Harres, 21 ACK Mechanical Engineering I love going to Lebanon because of the beautiful nature and the outstanding night life.

Yousef Ahmad, 22 ACK Mechanical Engineering I like to go hiking in the northern areas of Pakistan.

I like to go tracking as well.

Hashem Al-Mutawa, 24 ACK Electronic Engineering My brother studies in California, and I cannot wait to see him and drive around with our Harley Davidson

Abdul Rahman Al-Habib 21, ACK Mechanical Engineering Cancun, Mexico! It is one of the best beaches around the world, and I’m planning on going there this summer.

Nabil Hassan, 21 ACK Mechanical Engineering I have many friends in Dubai and I love going there to visit them and take a tour to the other eremites.

hy Camera S Mohammad Al-Fadli, 20 ACK Civil Engineering As I am in the Yarmouk Soccer team, the only thing I love to do is play soccer.

I go to Dubai to compete there and that’s why it is my favorite place.

Yousef Al-Salem, 22 ACK management I’m looking forward to visit new places but my favorite place thus far is Dubai because I do not do much traveling outside the Middle East.

hy Camera S Firas Al-Akeel, 19 ACK Management I love going to Spain because I have house there and I love hanging out there with my friends. This summer I am doing a Euro trip, it will definitely include Spain with France and Italy.

Naser Al-Raish, 21 ACK Mechanical Engineering This summer I am going to Greece to visit the touristic.

However, my favorite place to visit is the United States because of all the interesting cities that I want to visit.

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STUDENT TALK VOICE YOUR OPINION

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Mohammad Saleh, 28 AUK Management I love going to Florida, US because it is the place where I can really relax.

The weather there is amazing and there are several entertaining places.

Ahmad Al-Obaid, 26 AUK Management My favorite place is not really specific country because any place that is nearby sea is my definetly the place I would want to visit.

Hanini Hassan, 24 AOU Management My favorite place is my home city Beirut, because I can enjoy my summer vacation while visiting my family.

Worod Al-Hadoud, 19 AUK Computer Science I love going to Paris, everyone there is very hospitable and welcoming.

Maryam Al-Buloushi, 24 AUK International Relations I cannot wait to go to Australia this summer to see my sister. She is studying there and I cannot want wait to enjoy my summer vacation with her.

Yousef Al-Nasser, 19 AUK Communication & Media Because it is the complete opposite of Kuwait, Italy is my favorite destination. It is serene and peaceful!

Nora Al-Sulaiman, 19 AUK International Relations I have lived in Vienna for 4 years, they were the best four years of my life! This place is my haven.

Danah Ahmad, 20 AUK Anthropology Australia is my favorite place to visit because people are sweethearts and the view is incredible

Fatma Busakhar, 21 AUK Marketing It doesn’t matter where the place is as long as there is a beach.

Basically my ocean is my favorite destination.

Talal Al-Munais, 24 AUK Finance The beaches in Spain are absolutely breath-taking, and that’s why it is my favorite destination.

Mustafa Hassan, 25 AUK Communication & Media Anywhere but Kuwait, as long as I get to travel I am more than satisfied.

Karim Al-Ghandoor, 20 AUK Management & Marketing Thailand is the personification of relaxation and it is the place where you can find love.

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Hadil Mufadal, 21 AUK Communication & Media My favorite place to travel away from the university stress is my home country, Egypt.

Sherifa Jamal Al-Falah, 21 AUK Communication & Media Marbella, Spain is my favorite place, I have been going there since infancy because I have a house there. The summer life there is amazing.

Kate Faraj, 18 AUK Communication & Media I love going Italy every summer, as I have been going there since I was really young. Because it is my favorite place, I decided to learn Italian this semester.

Mohammad Al-Husaini, 18 AUK Graphic Designer I love to go to a place where the atmosphere is clear and relaxing, that place is Orlando, US.

Ahmad Al-Sayyar, 20 AUK Computer Science Dubai, because it has a lot of diversity and I like the quick change in atmosphere from Kuwait

Fatemah Ali, 21 AUK Finance My favorite place to visit is Jordan, not only because I get to see my family but because I love visiting the interesting places there!

Khaled Moussa, 18 AUK Communication & Media Egypt, because it is my home country and I know where the fun places are there.

Munera Lajumaiah, 24 AUK Management With its relaxing atmosphere and the beautiful historical scenery, Vienna is definitely my favorite place.

Samarth Puri, 18 AUK International Relations New York, US because it is an interesting place to meet different people and make new friends.

Mishal Shuhaiber, 18 AUK Communication & Media I love going to England because there I get all the freedom I want.

Hiba Khalil, 17 AUK Marketing & Human Resources Egypt is my favorite summer destination because it is the time of the year to visit my family.

Alaa Al-Chalabi, 23 AUK Computer Engineering I am very excited about going to the United States in the summer. It is definitely my favorite destination.

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STUDENT LIFE INTERVIEW

UNIVERSITY CLUB LEADER

ABDUALLAH AL-MASS A MUSICAL TOUCH FROM ACK

To showcase another side of students’ life that does not involve business, events or seminars, STUDENTALK decided to conduct an interview with Abdullah Al-Mass, the President of the Music Club. Not only does he play two instruments, drums and guitar, he also conducts performances on and off campus. While working on adding a musical touch at the Australian College of Kuwait, he studies Mechanical Engineering and plays football. To know more about their activities they conduct on and off campus, here is our interview with Al-Mass.

When did you start learning guitar and drums?

I started learning the guitar about 1 year and 4 months ago, as for the drums, it was somewhere around 2 years ago but I stopped playing it once I got into the guitar.

Is it difficult for anyone to learn how to play two instruments?

Nothing is every difficult if someone is determined to accomplish it. Many might find it hard to learn two instruments simultaneously. However if you put all your efforts into something that you like then it can be easily achieved as I believe that nothing is impossible.

Why did you decide to become the President of the Music Club?

Actually I never decided to be the Music Club Prescient. Luckily, I was chosen by the previous Music club members to take over after they left.

What activities did the club conduct on &off-campus?

Our first activity outside of ACK was at Al Bida’a. It was an event called the Acoustic Night where we played different types of music with our acoustic guitars. On Campus, we had one of our guitarists & singer from the band Lost in Limbo perform for the foundation students at ACK.

How does managing a Music Club differ from managing any other club?

Like any other club, you need to have good leadership skills as you are managing several people or players. However, what makes the Music Club different from any other club is that you do not only prepare for the event you also need to practice the music. It takes several weeks to practice. You can’t risk a show going wrong due to lack of practice from one member because the show builds our reputation as event managers and musicians.

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What were the obstacles that you have faced?

As the musical events are different from any other events, there are very small obstacles that can happen which could decrease the quality of the music that is being delivered to the audience. Dealing with equipments, no matter how much you prepare, unfortunately technical difficulties can happen. We try as much as possible to avoid them.

How do you picture the future of the Music Club?

I picture our club’s musicians and singers to be known through out the universities in Kuwait.

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‫‪STUDENT LIFE ACTIVITIES‬‬

‫لوياك اي سي ميالن يفوز بكأس‬ ‫رونالدو لالكاديميات‬ ‫حصلت اكادميية لوياك اي سي ميالن لكرة القدم لالشبال على بطولة االكادمييات‬ ‫التى نظمتها شركة ‪ Bright Event‬برعاية شركة زين لالتصاالت بعد فوزه على فريق‬ ‫نوتنج هام فورست ‪ / 2‬صفر ‪.‬‬ ‫اقيمت البطولة بني اكادمييات كرة القدم وروابط املشجعني للفرق األوربية بالكويت‬ ‫وذلك على ارض مالعب ابراج الكويت ‪ ،‬شارك يف البطولة ‪ 4‬اكادمييات و ‪ 8‬روابط‬ ‫مشجعني ‪.‬‬ ‫وقد كان لوجود رونالدو الالعب االسطورة امللقب ( بالظاهرة ) واقع ايجابي كبري‬ ‫على الالعبني االشبال حيث كان دافع لهم للفوز ‪ ،‬وعندما انتهت املباراة االخرية‬ ‫بفوز فريق لوياك اي سي ميالن احتشد امللعب بالهتاف ‪ ،‬وقام رونالدو بتسليمهم‬ ‫الكأس وامليدليات الذهبية وقام بالتقاط الصور التذكارية مع طاقم التدريب والفريق‬ ‫‪.‬‬ ‫وبهذا الصدد شكر سلمان الرشود املدير التنفيذي الكادميية لوياك اي سي ميالن‬ ‫شركة ‪ Bright Event‬وشركة زين على دعوتهم لنا للمشاركة وتنظيم مثل هذه‬ ‫الدورات ‪ ،‬وان تلك املشاركات واملنافسة تعطي خربة اكرب لالعبني وتزيد من‬ ‫ثقتهم بأنفسهم وأكد الرشود على ان اكادميية لوياك اي سي ميالن شاركت من‬ ‫قبل يف العديد من البطوالت والدورات داخل وخارج الكويت وحصلت على مراكز‬ ‫متقدمة واكرث من كأس ‪.‬‬

‫إنجاز الكويت تكرم الطلبة‬ ‫الفائزين بالمسابقة الوطنية‬ ‫السنوية لـ» برنامج الشركة‬

‫فريق سكراب‬

‫خالل حفل تكرمي أقامته إجناز الكويت‪ ،‬بحضور معايل وزير األعالم ووزير الدولة‬ ‫لشؤون الشباب‪ ،‬الشيخ سلمان صباح سامل احلمود الصباح‪ ،‬قامت من‬ ‫خالله بتكرمي الفائزين يف الدورة السابعة للمسابقة الوطنية السنوية لـ‬ ‫«برنامج الشركة » والتي أقيمت حتت رعاية رعاية حضرة صاحب السمو أمري‬ ‫البالد الشيخ صباح األحمد اجلابر الصباح يومي ‪ 23‬و ‪ 24‬مايو ‪ ، 2014‬يف قاعة‬ ‫سلوى صباح األحمد‪.‬‬ ‫وقد شارك يف مسابقة هذا العام ‪ 20‬شركة طالبية شملت املدراس‬ ‫احلكومية واخلاصة‪ ،‬وفاز فريق "سكراب" بجائزة أفضل شركة لعام ‪2014‬‬ ‫برعاية بنك اخلليج‪ ،‬عن فئة اجلامعات‪ ،‬بينما فاز فريق "جو كيدز" بنفس‬ ‫اجلائزة عن فئة املرحلة الثانوية‪ ,،‬واجلدير بالذكر أن كال الفريقني سيقومون‬ ‫بتمثيل الكويت يف مسابقة إجناز العرب للشباب رائدي األعمال‪ .‬أما جائزة‬ ‫"أفضل منتج مبتكر" برعاية شركة صناعات الغامن فقد فازت بها فريق‬ ‫"مقلوب‪.‬كوم" عن فئة اجلامعات وفريق "كونكت ‪ "2‬عن فئة املرحلة الثانوية‪،‬‬ ‫أما اجلائزة الثالثة وهي أفضل شركة طالبية ذات تأثري اجتماعي‪ ،‬برعاية‬ ‫شركة علي عبدالوهاب املطوع فقد حاز بها فريق "سكراب" عن فئة‬ ‫اجلامعات وفريق "جو كيدز" عن فئة املرحلة الثانوية‪.‬‬

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STUDENT LIFE ACTIVITIES

ACK

ACK

The School of Engineering students at the Australian College of Kuwait participated in the “Third Kuwait National Robotics Competition” organized by Kuwait University.

ACK consistently placed second in both the beginners and advanced levels amongst 12 other teams from different universities and institutions, including KU, American University of Kuwait, Gulf University for Science and Technology and more.

The Australian College of Kuwait won the 2014 University Championship Cup (UCC) Football League title. The UCC Football League is a competitive tournament whereby participating university teams face each other in a grueling schedule over several months with the leader crowned Champion and holder of the cup until the following season.

Takes 2nd place in the “Third Kuwait National Robotics Competition”

The Kuwait National Robotics competition is an autonomous robotbuilding contest, whereby students from competing universities are challenged to design and build a robot that traverses a given track in the least possible time. The competition consists of two levels: “Level A” for advanced students and “Level B” for beginners. The panel of judges consisted of distinguished members from the Kuwait Foundation for Advancement of Sciences (KFAS), KU, ACK, AUK and the Sabah Al-Ahmad Center for Giftedness and Creativity.

AUK

Inaugurates its First Center for Research in Informatics, Sciences & Engineering (RISE) The President of American University of Kuwait, Professor Dr. Nizar Hamzeh, officially announced the inauguration of AUK’s first research and development center in informatics, sciences and engineering (RISE).

The event, which took place at the AUK Auditorium, featured remarks by the event honoree and keynote speaker, Professor Dr. Adnan ShihabEldin, General Director of the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS).

Professor Dr. Shihab-Eldin acknowledged AUK for taking forward such a project which he said will be another step towards the advancement of scientific research within Kuwait and the Arab World at large. He specifically emphasized the importance of establishing research centers within private universities, which will support national research and development efforts.

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Crowned Champions of the UCC Football League

On this victorious occasion, the Student Activities Center’s Coordinator, Mr. Basel Dana, stated: “I would like to congratulate our students on winning the league! It’s very rewarding after all their hard work and efforts. They truly have made ACK proud with this achievement and I wish them all the success in their path towards winning the UCC cup again.”

ACK’s football team will now begin preparations for the next season of the UCC Football League, with the keen desire to retain the Championship and keep the cup on ACK’s campus.

‫حياة الطلبة أنشطة‬

‫كلية بوكسهل الكويت‬

‫طالبات الديكور والتصميم والداخلي‬ ‫ينظمن معرض فن الكوالج‬ ‫نظمت كلية بوكسهل الكويت معرضًا يف فن الكوالج شمل العديد من اللوحات‬ ‫الفنية من تصميم وتنفيذ طالبات تخصص الديكور والتصميم الداخلي بقسم الفنون‬ ‫التطبيقية يف الكلية ‪ .‬ومت إفتتاح هذا املعرض الذي قام باإلشراف عليه عضو هيئة‬ ‫التدريس يف قسم الفنون التطبيقية السيد كونستانتينس بريداريس بالتنسيق مع‬ ‫قسم العالقات العامة يف الكلية‪.‬‬ ‫شهد املعرض حضور أ‪.‬د‪ .‬علي عريفة رئيس الكلية ورئيس جملس األمناء الدكتور‬ ‫عبد الرحمن خليفة الشايجي ورؤساء األقسام األكادميية وعدد من أعضاء هيئة‬ ‫التدريس وجمع من الطالبات ‪ .‬وأعرب أ‪.‬د‪.‬عريفة عن إعجابه مبا رآه من أعمال فنية‬ ‫رائعة ‪ ،‬وباملستوى الفني ألعمال الطالبات والذي يعكس كفاءة عالية وعرب أ‪.‬د‪.‬عريفة‬ ‫عن فخره بالطالبات وبقدراتهن اإلبداعية التي تؤهلهن ملواقع متميزة يف سوق‬ ‫العمل الكويتي كما تقدم بالشكر جلميع من ساهم لتنظيم هذا املعرض وخروجه‬ ‫بهذه الصورة املشرفة ‪.‬‬ ‫علمًا بان هذا املعرض يتم تنظيمه سنويًا وتشارك فيه العديد من طالبات قسم‬ ‫الفنون التطبيقية ملا ميتلك من مواهب فنية متميزة والتي تنمي احلس الفني‬ ‫لدى املشاركات ‪ ،‬ما يسهم يف تأهيلهن للمشاركة يف معارض ومسابقات فنية‬ ‫خمتلفة سواء داخل حرم الكلية او خارجها ‪ .‬كما ان الكلية تخصص جوائز قيمة‬ ‫لألعمال املميزة والتي من خاللها يتم حتفيز الطالبات على اإلستمرار يف اإلبداع ‪.‬‬ ‫ويف ختام املعرض‪ ،‬قام أ‪.‬د‪ .‬علي عريفة رئيس الكلية بتقدمي شهادات تقديرية‬ ‫ألجمل لوحة فنية ‪.‬‬ ‫يذكر أن كلية بوكسهل تعمل على تشجيع الطالبات على املشاركة يف مثل هذه‬ ‫الربامج من أجل إثراء اجلانب العملي لديهن مبا يساهم يف تأهيلهن لسوق العمل‪.‬‬

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‫كلية بوكسهل الكويت‬

‫تنظم مسابقة «ألفضل فكرة إبداعية في‬ ‫مجال المشاريع الصغيرة»‬ ‫نظمت كلية بوكسهل الكويت أول مسابقة "أفضل فكرة إبداعية يف جمال‬ ‫املشاريع الصغرية" حتت إشراف عضو هيئة التدريس يف قسم الدراسات‬ ‫اإلدارية السيدة أرزو احلراف بالتنسيق مع قسم العالقات العامة يف الكلية‪ .‬كانت‬ ‫املسابقة التي نظمت يف قاعة املعارض قد شهدت حضور رئيس جملس‬ ‫األمناء الدكتور عبد الرحمن خليفة الشايجي ورئيس الكلية الربوفيسور علي‬ ‫عريفة ورؤساء األقسام األكادميية وعدد من أعضاء هيئة التدريس وجمع من‬ ‫الطالبات ‪ .‬باإلضافة اىل جلنة حتكيم ضمت كل من السيدة رفاع الرفاعي وهي‬ ‫الرئيس التنفيذي لشركة الصارح العاملية وهي عضو جملس إدارة يف كلية‬ ‫بوكسهل الكويت والسيدة زينة مقدم مدير عام جمموعة ‪ ،PH7‬والسيد أحمد‬ ‫املطوع مؤسس والرئيس التنفيذي لشركة مبادر للمشاريع الصغرية ‪.‬‬

STUDENT DIWANEYA FREE SPACE

A Story of a Dreamer Latifa al-Qallaf Industrial Engineering -18

On a road, barefoot I walked, enjoying the view on each side The trees, those damn green trees, so green they make my hazel eyes swamped with tear I couldn’t resist, I came closer to the touch leaves They were coated with plastic as if it’s so fake yet so true.

I smell; inhale all the beautiful essence.

For a second I stopped, I noticed that I needed to go forward.

I didn’t want to, because I’d miss those trees. Yet, I looked ahead.

I saw more and more trees, and in between, I saw a boy, a man and two little girls.

They were smiling and I forgot about the trees, I started walking towards them.

No, that’s a lie I ran.

Not noticing the cars, or the accidents I was causing, or the pain burning my naked feet. I was invisible.

I needed to stop and take a breath… and smell those damn trees again.

Oh wow, they have a beautiful smell.

After a second I lifted my head up and found that they were still there.

He was smiling, he was waiting, he had brown eyes too, and his arms were open. Don’t get confused, I’m talking about the man.

I wanted to start running again, but my mind was wondering the a with questions: who was he? Is he real? Does he exist?

The only real things right now are the beautiful tress and the short distance, but I’ve been running too long. Sometimes the fog, the rain and the cloudy days are real. But it’s rare to get those beautiful days. The sunny days with the cool weather, and their smiles all together.

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Could I be running after a dream? Could I be dying to have this dream?

Yes I was.

How long would I be running for? What if I get there and they aren’t as beautiful as they seem from the distance?

I look up and he was there, smiling but worried. His eyes are asking me about the doubt, asking me why I stopped.

I was screaming; confused by the displacement in between, “I’m not sure something so beautiful is real, are you, real?”

He looked at me then looked at his watch, and shrugged with no answer.

But, then came the smile and I started running.

I stopped to take a breath again, I smell the trees.

Then I looked up, and he was no longer there. He was gone. So were the little kids in pink and blue.

Now I started running with all my heart. I needed to go after them, find them, find my dream.

Alone, lost, no hope, afraid of the dark, and I was running Running after my dreams.

I ran with my head up, looking straight hoping to get a glimpse of the smiles and colors, but I couldn’t.

But still I ran.

I am a dreamer ladies and gentlemen; I’ll keep running untill I can’t anymore.

I’ll keep running untill I fall in his arms, and he tells me who he is, and admits those beautiful kids are mine and so is he.

‫‪STUDENT DIWANEYA INVESTIGATION‬‬

‫السياحة بين الكويت وخارجها‬ ‫إجازة الصيف طابع خاص‪ ،‬حيث ينتظرها الجميع لكسر الروتين اليومي في العمل أو للراحة واالستجمام بعد سهر الليالي في الدراسة لتقديم‬ ‫االمتحانات‪ ،‬فيبدأ الجميع في إعداد خطة ترفيهية أليام العطلة مثل الذهاب إلى الشاليهات لالستمتاع بنسمات البحر أو التنزه بين مرافق الديرة‬ ‫المختلفة من مطاعم ومدن العاب مائية وترفيهية‪ ،‬وهناك من يقرر السفر لقضاء العطلة خارج البالد للتمتع بخدمات ومرافق غير موجوده ببلده‪.‬‬ ‫التقت مجلة ‪ STUDENTALK‬مع عدد من الطلبة لنتعرف ما هي أبرز األماكن السياحية التي يرغبون بزيارتها‪.‬‬ ‫ويرى الطالب حسن علي تخصص هندسة مدنية يف جامعة الكويت‪ 21 ،‬سنة‪،‬‬ ‫أن مرافق الكويت تنحصر ما بني اجملمعات التجارية واملطاعم فقط‪ ،‬إال أننا‬ ‫نفتقد إىل األماكن الرتفيهية على عكس بعض الدول األخرى مثل دبي التي‬ ‫تتمتع مبرافق ترفيهية عاملية من االكواريوم والنافورة الراقصة واملنتجع‬ ‫الثلجي للتزلج والتلفريك واحلدائق املائية‪ .‬ويضيف علي ال بد من تطوير‬ ‫السياحة يف الكويت حتى نتمكن من أن نستقطب سياح من دول العامل‪ .‬أما‬ ‫عن وجهته املفضلة للسياحة فيعترب أن أمريكا وشرق آسيا من الدول التي‬ ‫يفضلها للسياحة‪.‬‬

‫حسن علي‬

‫هيثم صالح‬ ‫يشري الطالب هيثم صالح الدين‬ ‫تخصص هندسة مدنية يف جامعة‬ ‫الكويت‪ 25 ،‬سنة‪ ،‬أنه يقضي إجازته‬ ‫يف الكويت يف النادي الرياضي‪.‬‬ ‫ويقول‪" :‬أعترب أن العطلة الصيفية‬ ‫فرصة مناسبة لتكثيف ساعات‬ ‫التمارين للمحافظة على لياقة‬ ‫اجلسم بعد عناء االمتحانات"‪.‬‬ ‫ويتابع صالح الدين "الكويت تتميز‬ ‫بتوفر النوادي الرياضية على أعلى‬ ‫مستوى بأهم املدربني‪ ،‬وألنه‬ ‫من هواة ممارسة الرياضة يعترب‬ ‫عطلة الصيف فرصة لتعزيز ذلك‪".‬‬

‫وتعترب الطالبة سارة علي أن كل بلد سواء عربي أو أجنبي يتميز عن غريه من‬ ‫الدول من ناحية اجلو العام للبلد التي متيز كل منهم بطابع خاص‪ ،‬وتضيف‬ ‫"تتقيد بعض الدول بطبيعة وعادات وتقاليد الشعوب‪ ،‬على سبيل املثال‬ ‫هناك بعض الدول التي ال تسمح باحلرية الزائدة مما يؤدي إىل أن ال تكون وجهة‬ ‫سياحية‪ ،‬وبالنسبة للكويت فدرجة احلرارة املرتفعة يف فصل الصيف ال جتذب‬ ‫السياحة ولذلك نالحظ يف هذه الفرتة أن الكثري من املقيمني والوافدين‬ ‫يختارون دول أخرى لقضاء عطلتهم الصيفية واإلستمتاع باإلجازة"‪ .‬وبالنسبة‬ ‫للوجهة السياحية التي تفضلها من دول العام تختار إسبانيا‪.‬‬

‫أحمد يوسف‬

‫سارة علي‬

‫أما الطالب أحمد يوسف تخصص إدارة أعمال يف اجلامعة األمريكية‪ 19 ،‬سنة‪،‬‬ ‫يقول" سافرت إىل عدد من الدول األوروبية ولبنان ودبي ولكل منهم رونقهم‬ ‫اخلاص واملميز‪ ،‬فمنها مدن ساحلية وأخرى تاريخية مليئة باملتاحف واملعامل‬ ‫السياحية وغريها ترفيهية‪ ".‬ويتابع يوسف " للسفر مميزات عديدة منها التعرف‬ ‫على حضارات وعادات الشعوب األخرى وتغيري النفسية واالستمتاع بالطبيعة‬ ‫بعيدا عن ضغوطات الدراسة‪".‬‬

‫أما الطالب عمر الببالوي تخصص حقوق يف جامعة الكويت‪ 21 ،‬سنة‬ ‫األماكن السياحية التي يفضل السفر إليها هي دول شرق اسيا منها تايالند وماليزيا حيث البحر والرمال واجلو املعتدل‬ ‫واملأكوالت البحرية الصحية‪ .‬ويتابع الببالوي " تتميز الكويت بفصلها الربيعي حيث تتسنى لنا الفرصة باإلستمتاع باخمليمات‬ ‫الربيعية‪ ،‬أما يف فصل الصيف يصعب التنزة يف أماكن عامة نظرًا لدرجة احلرارة املرتفعة‪".‬‬

‫عمر الببالوي‬

‫وأما الطالبة فاطمة الرويح حترص على زيارة فرنسا وإيطاليا خالل العطل الصيفية لعشقها للموضة والتسوق‪ ،‬وتقول‬ ‫"من املتعارف عليه أن باريس هي عاصمة املوضة لذلك أفضل زيارتها لإلطالع على كل ما هو جديد يف عامل األزياء‬ ‫واإلكسسوارات املنتشرة يف هذه الدول قبل أن تتوفر يف الكويت‪".‬‬

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MAKING KUWAIT PROUD LOCAL BUSINESS

KUWAITI LOCAL BUSINESS

AHMAD NASSER & ABDULLAH OUN,

PICTURING THE BEST MEMORIES WITH EXTRA In a competitive market such as photography, it is important for a professional photographer to keep up with the latest trends, effects and equipment.

The STUDENTALK Team dug deep into the world of photography while interviewing Ahmad Nasser and Abdullah Oun. The photographers mentioned several important aspects, from their adaptation to the competitive market to their company’s future plans.

How does your company, Extra, cope with such a competitive market?

It’s a competitive market indeed and businesses such as ours are struggling due to the spread of knowledge, know-how and the affordable equipment compared to the past.

But we at EXTRA have a different concept. We don’t just provide photography services; we utilize photography, social media marketing, graphic design, logos, branding, and interior design to enhance the customer’s business needs.

We work in teams. I am responsible for the studio management; while my friend Abdullah Oun handles the Social Media and the Marketing Management. We also have a team of highly qualified individuals in the graphic and interior design areas.

The best thing about EXTRA is that our services are customized to match the customer’s requirements. In addition, we can provide them with suggestions from our side, if they wish to start their own business.

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If you have great skills, there is no specific difference between an amateur photographer and a professional photographer

‫فخر الكويت مشاريع محلية‬

What instigated your passion in photography?

I have been passionate about photography since childhood. I remember receiving my first camera as a gift from my father when I was a child. I saw the world through it. I practically took pictures of everything around me and I did not leave it until I went to bed.

What is the difference between an amateur and a professional photographer?

Photography is a passion, whether it is on an amateur or professional level. If you have great skills, there is no specific difference between the amateur photographer and the professional. The main difference is the commitment. A professional photographer is committed to his job, and his clients, motivated to improve the business and never loses a good customer.

The second difference is the equipment. It is not just a camera, it captures the light along with creating the light, so you have to use the full set of the lighting equipments in certain places. Utilizing filters and combining it with the natural or artificial light available to you is a must.

What are the key steps that one needs in order to become a professional photographer?

In order to become a professional photographer, you must never stop learning. Never think that you have reached the maximum knowledge or experience. You have to market yourself; lots of brilliant professional photographers lose their businesses only because they lack awareness.

How do you “picture” the future of Extra?

I am hoping that the future of EXTRA will be bright. Abdullah and I are trying to do our best to achieve perfection. My ultimate dream for EXTRA is for it to grow into a multinational company with offices all over the Middle East and the world. This will allow us to broaden our services and perhaps add an architectural design section to propose buildings and governmental halls.

Moreover, I trust that my colleges are highly motivated to grow and to perfect our business with us. Lastly, the key to success is to surround yourself with good professional people.

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‫‪MAKING KUWAIT PROUD LOCAL BUSINESS‬‬

‫طالب الهندسة والمخرج المتميز‬

‫أحمد حاجي‪:‬‬

‫الشخص الناجج قادر على أن يخلق‬ ‫التوازن في مختلف مجاالت حياته‬ ‫الطالب أحمد حاجي‪ ،‬تخصص هندسة ميكانيكية في الجامعة‬ ‫األسترالية في الكويت‪ ،‬تمكن من أن يطور موهبته في إخراج األفالم‬ ‫القصيرة وينال جوائز محلية وعلى مستوى دول الخليج‪ .‬التقته مجلة‬ ‫‪ STUDENTALK‬ليحدثنا عن تجربته في هذا المجال‪.‬‬ ‫كيف كانت بدايتك في مجال إخراج األفالم القصيرة؟‬ ‫كانت يف عام ‪ ،2009‬وأول فيديو قدمته لشقيقي مبناسبة عيد ميالده‪ ،‬وقد نال إعجاب‬ ‫األهل واألصدقاء‪ .‬ومنذ الصغر كان لدي حب املعرفة واإلطالع عن كيفية إخراج األفالم‬ ‫السينمائية التي تتضمن مشاهد احلركة من خالل مشاهد‪.‬‬ ‫كيف تمكنت من تطوير موهبتك؟‬ ‫تطوعت يف نادي الغوص الكويتي‪ ،‬وكنت آنذاك أصغر غواص يف سن ‪ 13‬سنة وأثناء‬ ‫قيام فريق النادي برحالت كنت أقوم بالتصوير ألوثق الرحلة بطريقة مميزة والتي كانت‬ ‫تنال اعجاب أعضاء النادي‪ .‬ومن ثم تطوعت يف املركز العلمي ملدة سنة لتقدمي‬ ‫املعلومات الالزمة للناس عن احليوانات و جمموعة معلومات اشرح بهم للناس‬ ‫وقررت التصوير بالفيديو وقدمته لإلدارة ونال إعجابهم‪ .‬ومن ثم بدأت أبحث عن الصور‬ ‫اإلحرتافية اجلميلة‪ ،‬وقمت بشراء كامريا إحرتافية يف سنة ‪.2011‬‬ ‫هل شاركت في دورة بهدف تعزيز موهبتك؟‬ ‫شاركت يف دورة أساسية للتصوير الفوتوغرايف بهدف التعرف على التقنيات الالزمة‬ ‫للتصوير حتى أمتكن من القيام بذلك بطريقة أكرث إحرتافية‪ ،‬وبدأت باألفالم القصرية‪،‬‬ ‫وكانت فرصة للتعرف على الناس يف هذا اجملال‪.‬‬ ‫كيف قمت باخراج أول فيلم الذي شاركت من خالله في مهرجان عربي؟‬ ‫مت تنظيم املهرجان اإلعالمي لدول جملس التعاون حيث كان مقرر على كل دول‬ ‫جملس التعاون أن تختار خمرجني للمشاركة يف املهرجان‪ ،‬وذلك يف سنة ‪2012‬‬ ‫وقد شجعني أحد أصدقائي وقمت بالتقدمي وعرضت عملي الذي نال اإلعجاب ‪.‬‬ ‫ولكن كان يجب العمل على فيلم قصري على مستوى الدول‪ ،‬وقمت بذلك بالتعاون مع‬ ‫فريق عمل متكامل ومتكنت من احلصول على أفضل جائزة عمل‪ .‬وقد شارك اخملرج‬ ‫عبد الرحمن اخلليفي الذي لديه تاريخ عريق يف هذا اجملال من فئة األفالم‪.‬‬ ‫ما هو إسم الفيلم الذي شاركت به؟‬ ‫«لسان أصبع»‪ ،‬وفكرة الفيلم أن يف أيامنا احلالية أصبحت األصابع الوسيلة التي نتكلم‬ ‫بها يف هذه األيام وواحدة من األفكار أن الناس مل تعد تهتم بنفسها لكن ما يهمهم‬ ‫هو شبكات التواصل اإلجتماعي‪.‬‬

‫مشروعي المستقبلي العمل‬ ‫على فيلم حركي بمعايير عالمية‬

‫كيف يمكن التنسيق ما بين دراستك الجامعية للهندسة وهوايتك في‬ ‫اإلخراج؟‬ ‫على الرغم من أنني قدمت طلب للدراسة يف الواليات املتحدة لدراسة الهندسة‬ ‫خاصة أن والدي هو مثلي األعلى وأرغب يف أن أكون مثله‪ ،‬وبعد سفري إىل الواليات‬ ‫املتحدة قررت العودرة إىل الكويت حتى أمتكن من القيام مبا أحب‪ .‬واتخذت القرار‬ ‫وسحبت أوراقي للجامعة اجلديدة‪ .‬النجاح ليس النجاح يف أمر واحد لكن الشخص‬ ‫الناجح يكون قادر على النجاح يف جميع جماالت حياته ‪ .‬والشخص الناجح هو القادر أن‬ ‫يوفق بني جميع اخلطوات‪ .‬كما أنني شخص أرغب يف القيام بأعمال تطوعية وشاركت‬ ‫مع لوياك يف أحد براجمهم التطوعية‪.‬‬ ‫ما هي أبرز الجوائز التي حصلت عليها؟‬ ‫حصلت على جائزة املركز االول يف مسابقة وزارة الدولة لشؤون الشباب‪ ‬لدعاية‬ ‫«نبقى نعطيج»‪ .‬وحصلت على املركز الثاين ملسابقة شركة علي الغامن ألفضل دعاية‪.‬‬ ‫ما هي مشاريعك المستقلبية؟‬ ‫أرغب القيام بأعمال سينمائية ومسلسالت حركية ميعايري عاملية‪.‬‬ ‫‪44‬‬

‫‪MAKING KUWAIT PROUD VOLUNTEER WORK‬‬ ‫ ‬

‫بصمة العمل التطوعي في حياة الطلبة‬

‫أنفال أحمد غانم‬

‫إدارة الجامعة تحرص على تقديم التسهيالت الالزمة لذوي اإلحتياجات الخاصة‬ ‫الطالبة أنفال أحمد غانم‪ ،‬تخصص لغة إنجليزية في الجامعة العربية‬ ‫المفتوحة‪ ،‬باإلضافة إلى دراستها الجامعية التحقت بمجموعة «ذوي‬ ‫اإلحتياجات الخاصة» بهدف تقديم المساعدة اإلنسانية لفئة لها دور‬ ‫كبير في المجتمع وال تقل أهمية عن غيرها من الفئات‪ .‬التقتها مجلة‬ ‫‪ STUDENTALK‬وأجرينا الحوار التالي‪.‬‬ ‫ما هو السبب الرئيسي لتأسيس مجموعة «ذوي االحتياجات الخاصة»؟‬ ‫‪ ‬نهدف من خالل تأسيس هذه اجملموعة خدمة فئة ذوي اإلحتياجات اخلاصة‬ ‫من خالل دجمهم مع أقرانهم يف اجملتمع‪ ،‬ويتم ذلك من خالل إبراز مواهبهم‬ ‫وقدراتهم املميزة‪.‬‬ ‫ماهي النشاطات التي اتخذت في الجامعة العربية المفتوحة لزيادة‬ ‫توعية الطلبة لفئة ذوي اإلحتياجات الخاصة ؟‪ ‬‬ ‫أقامت اجلامعة العربية املفتوحة عدد من الندوات لتوعية الطلبة عن هذه الفئة‪،‬‬ ‫كما حترص إداره اجلامعة على تسهيل متطلبات هذه الفئة من حيث أولوية‬ ‫املعاملة‪.‬‬ ‫‪ ‬‬ ‫من وجهة نظر خاصة‪ ،‬هل تعتقدين أن هناك وعي كافي في المجتمع‬ ‫الكويتي عن فئة ذوي االحتياجات الخاصة ؟‬ ‫على الرغم من وجود وعي بطرق التعاون والتواصل مع هذه الفئة لكن ال‬ ‫نستطيع أن ننكر أن الوعي املتواجد يف الوقت احلايل قادر أن يلعب الدور اإليجابي‬ ‫لهذه الفئة‪ ،‬لذلك من الضرورة زيادة الوعي يف اجملتمع مبختلف الطرق‬ ‫املتاحة‪.‬‬ ‫إذًا‪ ،‬ماهي أبرز الطرق الصحيحة لزيادة الوعي لدى المجتمع الكويتي ؟‬ ‫من االساليب الصحيحه لزيادة الوعي لدى اجملتمع الكويتي جتاه فئة ذوي‬ ‫االحتياجات اخلاصة تتمثل بإقامة الندوات التي تتضمن التوعية لهذه الفئة‪،‬‬ ‫والتعامل معهم على أساس أنهم شريحة مهمة وفعالة يف اجملتمع الكويتي‬ ‫وتشجيع هذه الفئة على اإلجنازات يف جميع اجملاالت من خالل فتح باب‬ ‫التواصل وحتفيزهم على املشاركة يف نشاطات متنوعة‪ .‬‬ ‫ما هي أبرز األنشطة والفعاليات التي قامت المجموعة بالمشاركة بها؟‬ ‫من أبرز األنشطة التي شاركنا بها‪ ،‬ملتقى حدد مستقبلك‪ ،‬معرض اجلامعات‬ ‫اخلاصة‪ ،‬التطوع واملشاركة يف جمموعة «نحن هنا» لذوي اإلحتياجات اخلاصة‪ ،‬‬ ‫زياره دار املسنني من خالل أنشطة اجلامعة واملشاركة يف جمموعة‬ ‫«‪ .»Creative‬‬ ‫كلمة أخيرة للطلبة‪.‬‬ ‫أمتنى من قراء اجمللة االهتمام بالعمل التطوعي نظرًا ألهمية دورهم يف‬ ‫اجملتمع بتنمية قدرات ومهارات الفرد وزيادة احلس اإلنساين لديهم‪.‬‬

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SOCIAL DIWANEYA TIPS FOR BETTER YOU

Tips for After Graduation Congratulations! You have just completed the easiest part of your life. The true challenge in a fresh graduate’s life is how to apply your four years of learning experience in university at your work place. You might not need algebra or art if you are pursuing a business degree, but in rough times, they might come in handy. After you move your tassel, some sort of depression is experienced due to the lack of preparation of the future. This is where STUDENTALK steps in with its beneficial tips to help you from sinking in the quick sands of after graduation.

1 Take a Decision. Stop and ponder, what do you really want to do after you graduate? Some students want to take a year off to relax or prepare for their masters degree. Others want to find a job to start paying their own bills or for work experience. There is no right or wrong answer, it is merely what you want. The more confident about your future decision, the less you will feel pessimistic about the future.

2

Make an Action. Now that you have decided on what you will do, you must familiarize yourself with the necessary steps to achieve your goal. In this stage, Google will be your best friend that will guide you through what you will need to do. Also, you can read about other people’s stories, not to imitate them but in order to have several perspective on your decisions and actions.

3

Write Your Resume. Whether you will pursue your Masters Degree or penetrate the work force you must have a polished resume. Add all your university experiences, but be concise. All your volunteer experiences or your involvements in activities off and on campus will show how active you are. If you were not involved as much on campus, it is imperative to mention some of the educational projects you did in order to showcase your capabilities.

4 Forgot Cover Letter? Do not forget it! The cover letter is the email that you will send to the institute or the work place that will highlight the position or the major you will apply for. The cover letter is your 48

opportunity to highlight and explain specific aptitudes and skills to impress the receiver. For example, if are applying for an Event Management position, mention all the events you volunteered at or created in order to show your managerial skills.

5

Learning Never Ends. Just because you just graduated, does not mean you will never read an article or a book anymore. You must educate yourself on certain aspects that will help you achieve your goal. Read more study cases and be familiar with aspects around your pursued major. Just by picking up the newspaper and reading daily events, you will evolve your knowledge even more which will make you stand out from the rest of the other post-graduate students.

6

Enjoy an Active Life. This advice is important especially for those who decide to take a year off before studying or working. You must have a dynamic life in order to develope your talents and skills.

Volunteer, start your own business, and/or work on different small projects; the sky is the limit!

Your life will not end after you graduate. On the contrary, it will begin. Therefore, you must start your journey with solid and right steps in order to achieve your goal and have a successful life. Trust me, it is achievable.

‫‪SOCIAL DIWANEYA POINT OF VIEW‬‬

‫روان الصالح‬

‫صيف ؟ عطلة ؟‬ ‫ياهلل نعيش ميتين‪ ‬‬ ‫بعد جم شهر كراف وطبعا عطلة الربيع مرت جنها يومين ما نحسبها‬ ‫بس حمدهلل احنا كويتييين ألن عطلتنا نضبطها شوي قبل العطلة‬ ‫عطلة وبعد العطلة استراحة محارب من بعد تعب العطلة طبعا اهي‬ ‫تكون مشروع تعديل نوم بس نكتشف آخر شي أن تخسي الدوامات‬ ‫وناكلها بعدين وقت الدوام‪ ...‬عطلة الصيف عاألبواب والناس عاد هالحزة‬ ‫محد يعرف الثاني كل من له طبع خاص و كل من له روتين بروحه‪..‬‬ ‫الناس ايل بتاخذ صيفي اهلل يعينكم ألن رمضان مكس ويه الدراسة شي عجيب‬ ‫راح نشوف لسانات طايحة ان شاءاهلل ‪ ..‬ماعليه أهونها عليكم شوي و نقول "‬ ‫كله اجر لكم"‪.‬‬

‫وايل بيسافرون يف منهم بيطلعون قهر سنة كاملة ماشاءاهلل ما يخلون دولة‬ ‫تعتب عليهم‪ ) :‬انزين خفو علينا شوي كليتو الدول وال السالفه أي شي ألن أنا‬ ‫أالحظهم فئة ( واي ابوي حجزلنا ‪ 5‬دول و قام يفكرر فبعد وأنا مليت من السفر)‬ ‫يعلكم تضيعون مبثلث برمودا‪ ...‬ناس مو حمصلة تعرب احلدود مشي ها مشي‬ ‫راضييني‪...‬‬ ‫بس شي حلو أن الواحد يسافر سوق ومتشي وهالسوالف بس نص الكويتيني‬ ‫يتسدحون عالبحر "عال بو تان"‪ ...‬نشوف فجأة باملطار ايل يقول جيش خدم داش‬ ‫اوو ام جييي برستيجي طلعوو آسفه قلنا تان بس مو تييون جنه قاطينكم‬ ‫بصينية دياي "بط"‬ ‫بس أنا أموت على ستايل الفسغوري من فوق يل حتت حتى "اذافرها "‬ ‫فسفوري‪ ..‬قلنا هبة بس جي يكون هالقه أمي أنتي وتعال ياحللو أنت مو بس‬ ‫البنات ها نظام حفر شاب وشورت وريلك مطققه ألف مرة طايح وركب جلحة‬ ‫وفوق هذا كله نعال يعني ستايل ماعرفناك شنسميك يعني‪ ...‬تعبان بالنادي‬ ‫حبيبي وبيستعرض ألبس عدل خيستنا هناك‪..‬‬ ‫نروح ونرد وناس تروح وترد قاعده فبيتها عقاب ليش واهلل الغبي مصطفى‬ ‫يايب ‪ 99.5%‬واصل مماه معاقباه جامد ليه يا طنط‪ ..‬اصل حسون جايب ‪60%‬‬ ‫ومماه شريالو تلفون جديد وفوقها سفرة لندن و تبوس فيه " ميه ايل جنح و‬ ‫رفع راسي" يعل راسج البط خالتي الطيبة احلنونة‪ ...‬‬ ‫بس أكو ناس أموات بالعطلة طبعا الكل أموات الن بس عايشني بدون فايدة‬ ‫زيادة ثاين اكسيد الكربون اهلل يغربلهم‪...‬‬ ‫بس ايل ينام من أول يوم عطلة يل بعد العطلة بأسبوع ساحب على أم الدوام‬ ‫شفيه والك تتنسى شخليت حق إيل توها والدة وال يحن أنا ما أنام مممم نامت‬ ‫عليك شقول خالص نخليها مستورة‬ ‫املهم أنا راح أسافر و شكرًا‪ Have fun ،‬للفئة احلبيبة مثلي " اما الباجي باي"‬ ‫جوكيينج‪.‬‬ ‫‪50‬‬

FEATURE TELECOMMUNICATION

Fatemah, this is your first appearance since Wataniya Telecom introduced its new face Ooredoo.

What can you tell us about your new brand Ooredoo?

Caring, Connecting & Challenging Name: Fatma Malallah Occupation: Senior Marketing Executive, Social Media – Communications Division – Ooredoo Tasks: responsible for all social media channels of Ooredoo and their posts, communication with audience, preparing social media campaigns, and managing influencers.

I am very excited about our new brand Ooredoo and what it stands for: Caring, Connecting, and Challenging. Those are the 3Cs which we work on daily to achieve. Ooredoo is a brand for all communities within Kuwait.

We are a community-focused company, and we have a responsibility to our customers to help contribute towards the social development of all communities within Kuwait.

We are part of Ooredoo Group, a leading international company that operates in some14 countries across the Middle East, North Africa and Southeast Asia. Throughout the group we pursue the same values and vision of enriching people’s lives. We put the customer’s experience at the heart of everything we do.

At Ooredoo we work hard to truly understand what it is that customers want, and to learn how they connect with us. Kuwait brings together different nationalities, cultures and traditions that make each of our customers different. Their priorities are diverse, but we will continue to strive and help them grow as individuals, as families and as a community.

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We can see that you are a young, enthusiastic and motivated Kuwaiti woman. What are your ambitions at Ooredoo? And how is Ooredoo supporting you become what you want?

As a leading international company, Ooredoo’s vision is all about enriching people’s lives, including the lives of its employees. Part of this is through enabling youth, helping them grow and to fulfill their potential. Another part is helping women to thrive in Kuwait. There are many other young Kuwaiti women, just like me, working at different departments of Ooredoo. The company is giving us full support and motivation to become what we want.

What I first learned with Ooredoo is that it’s not just about what we do, but also how we do it. To achieve my dreams at work, I focus on how I do things to bring out the best of results and deliver the best quality.

My ambition is to grow further within my field of social media. For do this I believe I need the continuous learning which Ooredoo is supporting me with, through constant training both in and out of Kuwait. In addition, an exchange of knowledge is very important for employees’ development in general, and this is another are in which Ooredoo supports and encourages us.

What feedback did you receive from your customers on Ooredoo’s social media channels after the launch, and how did you react?

This was a challenge to us. It was hard to predict people’s reactions to the new brand name Ooredoo. As we all know, human nature does not accept change readily. What we had to do is create a plan and get it ready for before the launch date, 22nd May 2014. A full plan was created to help us quickly react to all feedback on the brand and respond to their questions on our social media channels.

I am glad to say that after we launched, we received far more positive comments than negative. I believe that people in Kuwait are excited by new experiences, new brands, and new products. Furthermore, when we launched we asked our customers “What do you want?” We wanted to listen to their needs and then fulfill them. Our customers loved the direction we took, and reacted to it in a positive way.

What are your customer’s requirements via social media?

They wanted an amazing network, superb customer service, products at great value and, most importantly, they wanted a great experience with Ooredoo. We gathered all their wants to make them happen. We are working hard, and will continue to work hard, in order to deliver the best customer experience for our customers.

What are your upcoming plans for the social media channels following the launch of Ooredoo?

Now that we have launched the Ooredoo brand name, we next want to emphasize our local identity. We want to identify Ooredoo Group at best, that is to say as a community-based company. Therefore Ooredoo in Kuwait is about all communities of Kuwait. Through our social media channels, we will take a more focused local direction than before, and we will create innovative and engaging activities to entertain customers and spread awareness. We believe that transparency and honesty through what we say and what we do is what makes us closer to customers, and we will continue that.

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WATCHES FEATURE

ARMANI EXCHANGE

Built to convey sheer speed and precision, this style breaks the mold as one of Armani Exchange’s most intricately styled and deftly designed collections

DKNY

Rose and white is a clean, chic color combination we just can’t get enough of for summer.

FERRE MILANO

The FERRE Milano SWISS MADE watch collection combines the modernity of Italian design with Swiss precision, diversified in three segments – Signature, Trend and Dress.

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KARL LAGERFELD

Iconic and chic, this knockout collection highlights Lagerfeld’s lucky number 7, surrounded by a sleek beveled top ring and matching indexes.

MASERATI

Rich in details and very sophisticated, the Pole Position collection presents itself on the market with elegance.

ESPRIT

Find your stylish satisfaction in one of these Esprit timepieces

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BOSS

Hugo Boss Classic Gent’s watch, ion Gold Plated bezel, croc embossed leather strap 3ATM, Boss pin buckle and foldover-clasp

TOMMY HILFIGER

Tommy Hilfiger’s Cool Sport Men’s watch for suits for different occasion

LACOSTE

Lacoste Men’s watch delivers cool confidence in a stylish way

DIESEL

The freshest rendition of the beloved Double Down presents a natural extension to the collection, complete with upgraded design details and hardware

EMPORIO ARMANI

Sporty yet refined, this handsome chronograph watch features a stainless steel case with a brushed taupe dial and taupe leather strap.

JUICY COUTURE

Rainbow Swarovski crystals fully-set throughout the dial, bezel, and bracelet ensures Stella to stand out amongst any crowd.

JUICY COUTURE

Stella is stunning this spring with these brand new gold-plated cases which are complete with their leather strap Adorned with baguette crystal-set bezel and sunray dial is sure to turn heads

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‫‪ART OF CHOCOLATE‬‏‬ ‫تفاصيل قائمة المنتجات‬ ‫تتمحور افكار ‪ art of chocolate‬يف صنع الشوكوالته يف اكرث من شكل وحجم‬ ‫ومنها ماهو حمشي بحشوات لذيذه وفريده ومنها ما هو حمشي باملكسرات‬ ‫الطازجه ‪ ،‬كما أنهم متميزون بأشكال والوان الشوكوالتة اللويل بوب التي تناسب العديد‬ ‫من املناسبات مبختلف أنواعها ‪ ،‬واخريا تندرج بقائمتهم الكب كيك املزين بحبات‬ ‫الشوكوالته االملانية و ‪.Rose choco sweet‬‬ ‫النكهات المقدمة‬ ‫تنقسم النكهات املقدمة اىل ‪ 9‬نكهات ثابته وهم الزعفران ‪ ،‬هيل كرسبي ‪ ،‬نوغا‪،‬‬ ‫نوتيال ‪ ،‬مرزبان ‪ ،‬ليمون ‪ ،‬ورد ‪ ،‬كراميل ‪ ،‬دارسني ‪ ،‬ونكهات مضافة ومتغريه وهم زبدة‬ ‫الفول السوداين والقهوة ‪ ،‬وقد ابتكروا نكهات خاصة لرمضان املبارك وهم نكهة‬ ‫البيذان ‪ ،‬الكرمي كراميل ‪ ،‬اجلوز والهيل والدارسني ‪ ،‬جوز الهند ‪ ،‬قمر الدين ‪.‬‬ ‫العلب الخاصة‬ ‫تنفرد ‪ art of chocolate‬بعمل علب جلدة راقية حتفر بالليزر بصور وشعارات حسب‬ ‫طلب العميل وحسب مناسبته وتلون قطع الشوكوالتة داخل العلبة حسب القاعدة‬ ‫فتتميز برقي الهدية شكال وطعما ‪.‬‬ ‫القوالب االكريلك‬ ‫ابتكرت ‪ art of chocolate‬صناعة القوالب االكريلك بالليزر ومن خاللها تستطيع عمل‬ ‫حبات الشوكوالته باالسماء والشعارات كقالب واحد مما يعطي روعه التصنيع مع لذه‬ ‫الطعم وجوده الشكل كل ذلك حتت عامل واحد وهو عامل فن الشوكوالته ‪.‬‬ ‫لالتصال ‪:‬‬ ‫وتس اب ‪66026764 :‬‬ ‫انستغرام ‪art_of_chocolate @ :‬‬

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‫فن الشوكوالتة‬ ‫بإبداع من االلوان واالفكار‬ ‫وسط الكثير من تزاحم محالت الحلويات على تصنيع أرقى واجود انواع‬ ‫الشوكوالتة تنطلق أفكار فن الشوكوالتة لتكون المتميزة من حيث‬ ‫النوع والشكل واالبداع المبتكر في االفكار والطعم كل ذلك ببصمة‬ ‫كويتية راقية من تصنيع شوكوالتة المانية راقية ‪.‬‬

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FEATURE UNIVERSITIES

THE AUSTRALIAN COLLEGE OF KUWAIT, 10 YEARS GRADUATING SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS Since 2004, ACK has empowered students with the finest international higher education in Kuwait, offering both Diplomas and Bachelor degrees in several fields. The Australian Vocational Education System is the solution for students searching for an experience that is not only enriching but also challenging, allowing them to be prepared for the future workforce. This exceptional educational system specializes in providing a theoretical and practical approach allowing students to apply their knowledge in their work places, thus experiencing the best of both worlds. Graduates from the esteemed ACK have successfully majored in several fields – engineering, aviation and business to name a few.

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Department of Aviation:

School of Engineering:

ACK offers the Diploma of Aircraft Maintenance and the Bachelors of Engineering Technology (Mechanical or Electronics) to those wishing to gain employment in the aerospace industry as aircraft trainee mechanics or trainee engineers. Students will gain a one of a kind experience by learning and practicing aircraft training via the facilities available which include: a real Boeing 737-200 aircraft, an integral training hangar, variety of training aids for on-aircraft practical training, avionics laboratory, mechanical and sheet metal workshops and much more. After pursing a diploma in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering, and whether they decided to continue onto a Bachelor’s in either Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or not, students will have the ability to join the workforce locally or internationally with hands-on experience not available at any other institution. As ACK is associated with international leading organizations such as Lufthansa Technical Training (Germany), Kangan Institute (Australia) and the European Aviation Maintenance Training Committee (Netherland), the College is able to offer its students one of the finest curriculum in the field of Aviation.

The School of Engineering offers a unique and innovative curriculum to prepare students for modern engineering practices. It offers 4 types of programs that complement Kuwait’s main infrastructure needs, such as: Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics & Control Engineering and Civil Engineering. As the Oil and Gas sector has been flourishing locally and regionally, ACK is educating its students through theoretical knowledge, competency based training, teamwork and high work ethics. As for Electronics & Control Engineering, this industry is known for its rapid changes thus, ACK provides the necessary skills and expertise to encounter future industry changes on the local level. All Engineering programs are accredited by the Private Universities Council of Kuwait. If you are looking for an educational environment that will provide you with the knowledge along with the preparation you need for the work force, ACK is the answer. If you are seeking great facilities, ACK is the answer. If you are seeking versatility in majors, ACK is the answer. What are you waiting for? Visit www.ack.edu.kw and fill in your application or call the Admissions & Registration department on: 1 828 255 ext. 4018.

School of Business: ACK’s School of Business strives to inspire students to think critically, communicate effectively, utilize technology, develop problem-solving skills and behave with virtue and accountability. The Diploma of Management provides students with the finest business management educational and practical knowledge to pursue professional managerial careers. Students who wish to continue with Bachelors in management will have the ability to tackle challenges and be rewarded with future opportunities in supervisory and administrative positions in the public and private sector. For those who wish to obtain hands-on experience and theoretical understanding of marketing management, applying for the Diploma of Marketing is a must! Continuing with the Bachelor Degrees in Marketing will offer the students a strong focus on creating and delivering exceptional value by fulfilling the needs and desires of different target markets.

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FEATURE THE UNITED NATIONS HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR REFUGEES

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FEATURE THE UNITED NATIONS HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR REFUGEES

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TALENTS

Mohammad Vs. Faisal

Who Will Win The “Most Talented” Competition

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Introduce yourself to the readers.

“To achieve greatness you have to have greatness within” and to be a rapper I need to have another way of thinking to express my message using meaningful words. My Name is Mohammad Waleed, and I am a student at the American University of the Middle East.

What is your talent?

My talent is basically using great words to make people aware of a phenomenon that we usually see or experience in our society or culture.

How did you develop your talent?

The ability to come up with meaningful and touching sentences is not something to be developed. It is something raw and beautiful. I could be sitting right in front of you and by looking in your eyes, I can exactly know what you are thinking or feeling. Also, I can write a paragraph that matches or expresses these feeling. Therefore, It is something within the personality not something that can be developed.

What are your future plans?

The reason why I started rapping is to let people know and experience what I feel and make them focus on their surrounding environment. As long as I can reach the majority of people with my rap then I have achieved my goal.

Did you encounter any obstacles?

Look around you, tell me one English singer, writer, rapper, musician that easily succeeds in Kuwait? Not one! English is considered as a second language and it is hardly understood. Which made me think whether the messages I send through my talent will be sent across to the Kuwaiti society.

Who supported your talent?

My mother nurtured and pushed me to write and rap. She strongly supported what I do. I would like to express my gratitude to Hussain AlNaddaf because he made me realize that I have a great talent, when I didn’t notice and he made me his crew partner.

Any last words for the readers?

I strongly want people in Kuwait and the Middle East to open up to new experiences and try to adapt and understand the world with every language out there. Rapping is the power of using words to communicate with others and make them feel what you feel. Moreover, it can help you achieve delivering a powerful message.

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Name: Mohammad Waleed Talent: Rap artist.

Rapping is the power of using words to communicate with others and make them feel what you feel

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Faisal Vs. Mohammad

Who Will Win The “Most Talented” Competition

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Introduce yourself to the readers.

My name is Faisal Al-Dobus, and currently pursuing my dream in becoming a Rap artist.

What is your talent?

My talent is Rapping. Ever since I moved to Canada at the age of 15 years old, I have been a great of Rap/Hip-Hop music. I used to listen to Rap music every day until I fell in love with it and decided to be part of it.

How did you develop your talent?

I developed my talent by practicing on a daily basis. My friend and I practiced free-styling by writing lyrics and rapping to each other. After I came back to Kuwait, I decided to rap and make a name for myself in my home country.

What are your future plans?

After being recognized by everyone in Kuwait, my future plan is to make it around the region and Insha’Allah I would like to perform on the international level.

Did you encounter any obstacles?

Yes, I encountered several obstacles. The main one was having people doubting me and expecting me to fail. Other obstacles was not having enough time, equipment and money to do certain projects such as a music video or album. I still had faith in myself, I never gave up to continue working on my future goals.

Who supported your talent?

Family, relatives, friends and many others from Kuwait have supported me.

Once my music video was released I received very good feedback from a lot of people. They always supported me ever since. Im very grateful, HamdilAllah.

Any last words for the readers?

If you have a talent; keep practicing it and build it as a career. You can achieve anything you put your mind into. Keep working hard, be optimistic, humble, focus and have faith in yourself. You will achieve once you believe!

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: Faisal Al-Dobus Talent: Rap artist.

You will achieve once you believe!

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R E N WIN

MOHAMMED KEROW The Most Talented Competition for May 2014 STUDENTALK would like to extend its warm congratulations to Mohammad Kerow for winning the STUDENTALK Talent Competition during the May Issue.

Football free-styling is an outstanding talent that requires physical and mental practice regularly. Thus, we are really happy for Kerow winning by outstanding votes.

To know more about his experience through learning Football free-styling and how he developed it, here is the interview with the winner.

What instigated your passion for Football Free-styling?

My talent is performing football free-style. Basically doing tricks with the ball. First time I saw free-styling was by the popular football player named Ronaldinho. When he did the trick called “flip flap” and also the “around the world”, this amused me and ever since I start practicing doing tricks and upgrading my skills. I have been practicing everyday till I get the tricks correct and start using in the games.

How will you include your talent in your future plans?

Playing professional now a days is difficult. You need to fight to reach the top of the game but the new era of football has come out called futsal. It’s basically playing indoor 5-a-side game. However, I have participated in tournaments and leagues ever since I started playing. My dream is to play in the well-known tournaments in Kuwait like Al-Roudan and the Futsal League.

What are the obstacles you encountered?

In Kuwait they have some rules for playing in clubs so I have faced those problems which didn’t allow me participate in top clubs here. Except AlSahel Sporting Club, they have accepted me. I played with them for a full season for the under-21 team. I have left the club to finish my studies.

Who supported your talent?

I would like to thank my family and friends who have supported and advised. Even untill today, they still support me, so I have to thank them for that!

What advice would like to give STUDENTALK readers?

I would share my experience by saying this “don’t let someone who gave up on their dreams to talk you out of yours, you do what have to do.” I would like to thank STUDENTALK Magazine for letting me share my talent and hope everyone enjoy it. Thanks and one love to everyone.

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LIFESTYLE SHOPPING GUIDE FOR HER

FASHION POLICE

By Wicked Closet You right there, Yes you! Take out your pants and shirts!

The Fashion Sheriff, Fatma Al-Qazweeni, will arrest you if you do not start renovating your wardrobe. Summer is all about vibrant colors and the maxi dresses that will set your soul free. Whether on a beach or during university hours, maxi dresses will never do you wrong.

That is why you should check Wicked Closet’s new collection for Candy Color Dresses! All the items are available from Sandals, Statement Necklaces and Bulky Bracelets to complete your look. What are you waiting for? Buy them before anyone else does!

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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Our fashion simply looks great.

We provide casual fashion for a natural life. Always in today’s look, but never overdressed.

For people across the globe, who live with fashion but don’t slavishly follow every single trend. For people who feel good because they have found their own style.

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PRONOVIAS

PRESENTS THE 2015 PREVIEW COLLECTIONS The new Atelier Pronovias and Pronovias collections are here, with unique designs for the firm’s 50th anniversary year Pronovias, the leading bridal firm, has presented its new 2015 preview Atelier Pronovias and Pronovias collections with designs inspired by the firm’s long, successful history.

The new preview collection by Atelier Pronovias, the Group’s most exclusive range, features designs with clean, precise lines, reflected in flowing dresses with painstaking, delicate details. Each Atelier Pronovias wedding dress is handcrafted and takes more than 40 hours to make, with unique designs in superb quality fabrics.

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LIFESTYLE BEAUTY FOR HER

BATH & BODY WORKS’ NEW HAND SOAP COLLECTION BOASTS NEW FRAGRANCES, NEW FORMULAS AND A NEW LOOK The Bath & Body Works Hand Soaps just got better! This season spice up your sink with new fragrances, new formulas and a new look in its ever-popular collection of Deep Cleansing and Gentle Foaming Hand Soaps. With more than 25 scents to choose from, including the NEW Fresh Picked and Aloha Collections, the new creamy, rich formulas contain soothing aloe and protective vitamin E to help nourish and condition, leaving hands feeling soft and smooth. Now is the perfect time to give every sink in your home a sudsy and scented makeover!

Available now at Bath & Body Works. Join the social media conversation using the hashtag; #TryItandBelieveIt.

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TISSOT T02

SWATCH

A lady’s watch

CATCHES BRAZILIAN FOOTBALL FEVER WITH “ENTUSIASMO” !

The Tissot T02 timepieces take their name from the very popular collection of 1999, the Tissot T-Collection. It was the first to be created by a woman for women and to introduce the famous “T” identity into the design. The original model is echoed in the shape of today’s Tissot T02. The time is perfectly integrated into the bracelet, on which you will discover the “Ts” joining up to form the links. This modern take is a piece of jewellery to be worn on any occasion. It is so simple but so efficient at the same time that it took Tissot to think about it.

Rich in detail The many details of the watch provide the Tissot T02 with an incredible richness. All the models of the collection have a mother-of-pearl square at the heart of the dial, giving it that silky deep look surrounded by a zone with a brushed finish under the beautiful indices or diamonds depending on the model. The playfulness between polished and brushed finish facets are also found on the case and bracelets of certain timepieces. It provides subtle elegance to the piece.

Football (soccer) is played with a passion by people of all ages all over the world. Passions rise at exciting tournaments as fans applaud the exploits of their heroes on the field. Enthusiastic support for all kinds of sports plays a big role at Swatch, and in honor of football’s huge popularity in Brazil the Swiss watchmaker has created a special New Gent Lacquered, ENTUSIASMO (SUOZ175).

CALVIN KLEIN BOLD Iconic. Sophisticated. Calvin Klein bold. A classic timepiece that celebrates the refined luxury of the Calvin Klein brand. First launched in 2007, the remarkable Calvin Klein bold is now redesigned for both men and women.

The black leather strap style is paired with either a polished stainless steel or PVD gold case and black or silver dial. The polished stainless steel bracelet style is offered with a polished and brushed stainless steel case and black, silver, dark blue or light blue dial. Two chronograph options, one with the black leather strap and one with the polished and brushed stainless steel bracelet, are also available. Each watch is enhanced by a “Calvin Klein” logo at 12 o’clock and features superluminova hour and minute hands that subtly illuminate in the dark for convenience.

Gent style is water resistant to 5 bar.

Gent chronograph style is water resistant to 10 bar.

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MIX & MATCH COMPETITION

Jazmin VS Fatima

Who Got The Most Stylish Mix?

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This month the students went to Jack Wills at Grand Avenue - The Avenues and created different styles to go with the trouser

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WHO WORE IT BEST COMPETITION - FOR MAY 2014

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Amira visited Promod and selected her favourite items from the Spring /Summer 2014 collection.

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LIFESTYLE SHOPPING GUIDE FOR HIM

Our fashion simply looks great.

We provide casual fashion for a natural life. Always in today’s look, but never overdressed. For people across the globe, who live with fashion but don’t slavishly follow every single trend. For people who feel good because they have found their own style.

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GAP

PRESENTS “LIVED-IN” SPRING CAMPAIGN For years, Gap has shared its belief in the power of the individual by highlighting people who are always their most authentic selves.

This season, the “Lived-In” attitude is brought to life by a cast of emerging and talented young artists including musicians, singers, actors and photographers.

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LIFESTYLE GROOMING FOR HIM

Calvin Klein ETERNITY 25th Anniversary Edition ETERNITY Calvin Klein celebrates its 25th anniversary with the introduction of exclusive limited edition bottles filled with the signature fragrances for women and men. The commemorative pieces are elegantly expressed with a polished silver finish, to reflect lasting love and commitment.

The fragrance was inspired by a beautiful wedding band gifted from the Duke of Windsor to his much-beloved Duchess – a simple band of diamonds inscribed with one word – “ETERNITY” – the perfect symbol of enduring love and commitment. This idea lives on in the romantic floral scent of the ETERNITY Calvin Klein fragrance.

Nivea Anti-Dandruff Shampoo NIVEA’s new anti-dandruff range uses modern anti-mycotics effectively controlling malassezia yeast not leaving residual ingredients on hair or scalp skin. In addition, caring agents adjusted to hair type and use result in favorable cosmetic effects. Furthermore the formula was developed to both fight dandruff effectively and care for hair and scalp at the same time.

Nivea Men Silver Protect Stick NIVEA’s new anti-dandruff range uses modern anti-mycotics effectively controlling malassezia yeast not leaving residual ingredients on hair or scalp skin. In addition, caring agents adjusted to hair type and use result in favorable cosmetic effects. Furthermore the formula was developed to both fight dandruff effectively and care for hair and scalp at the same time.

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Davidoff Cool Water Night Dive The iconic Davidoff fragrance Cool Water from 1988 gets its “nocturnal” flanker Cool Water Night Dive in 2014. The fragrance interprets that aquatic and natural character of the original through the prism of night mystique and powerful forces of nature. The man of this fragrance is at the peak of his attractiveness; his charisma is like a magnet that attracts women.

The composition gives away the atmosphere of chilly ocean nights; it is somewhat oriental and green. It opens with a splash of cold fresh mint, ocean accord, mastic, pistachio wood and watery fruits. The heart features modern and oriental notes of cashmere, black pepper and tobacco mixed with sage. The base notes include amber, musk, woods and suede.

Tom Ford Noir Eau de Toilette After the original Noir Eau de Parfum fragrance for men from, Tom Ford also presented Noir Eau de Toilette. The Noir Eau de Toilette is a more dynamic variation that focuses on fresh, citrusy and herbal aspects of the composition. Oriental and spicy notes of the original are now mixed with new elements such as spearmint, Italian lemon and pure citrus oils that give the composition a touch coolness and freshness. Underneath it all lays a sensual woody - musky perfume base.

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Garmin Heading outside, and want to make the most of your efforts? There’s no better way to record your performance than through one of these great Garmin essential gadgets.

Forerunner 620

Vivo Fitness Band

If you want a simple watch to record runs with minimal fuss, the Forerunner 620 is not for you. But if you want help to plan a training schedule, to track how well you perform and get advice on how much faster you’re capable of going and when to try again, read on.

The 620 is an update to Garmin’s 610 - the top end of its running range, laden with advanced features.

These will help squeeze the most out of your training.

Compared to its predecessor it’s much lighter, down from 60g to just over 40g. It’s thinner too, and has a hinged strap that feels less constricting than the rigid 620 and better suited to smaller wrists: women, children, waiflike marathoners...

Vivofit records steps taken and distance covered as well as calories burned. It provides a countdown to achieving daily goals. The ‘always on’ display can also show the current time. And vivofit is water resistant.

Vivofit learns about your activity levels and can automatically adjust daily goals so that you take a gentle route towards a more healthy lifestyle.

And because frequent short bursts of activity during the day are something many of us fail to manage because of our sedentary working environments, the Vivofit display has a red bar which shows up after an hour of inactivity. You need to move to reset the bar.

Stealing a march on other fitness wristbands, Vivofit has built in ANT+ so it is compatible with a wide range of heart rate monitors. Vivofit is also compatible with the Garmin Connect Mobile app.

iPhone 6 hardware specs and Design With the iPhone 6’s expected September release date bearing down on us, it’s time to take a look all of the iPhone 6 hardware, software, and design leaks and rumors. As always there are some crazy leaks and rumors that are fakes, or prototypes never meant to see the light of day, but there’s also enough legitimate leaks that we can construct a pretty good idea of what the iPhone 6 will be. In much the same way that a wealth of rumors pointed to the introduction of the iPhone 5C, it looks like the iPhone 6 will have a larger screen — probably 4.7 inches, but possibly up to 5.5 inches. The most recent data suggests that this larger-screen iPhone 6 would have a display resolution of 1704x960 (or triple the “base” resolution of 568x320).

Microsoft Surface Pro 3 Surface Pro 3 is a tablet and a laptop: multiple processor, RAM and storage options intersect with a sleek design that, with a simple snap or click, transform the device from a perfectly balanced tablet to a full-functioning laptop and back again — all in a beautiful package that is 30 percent thinner than an 11-inch MacBook Air. Its stunning 12-inch display and new, continuous kickstand provide the screen real estate and multiple viewing angles people need for work and play. And the new Surface Pen — completely redesigned with form and function in mind — delivers a precise, luxurious drawing and note-taking experience with a single click of the pen. It goes on sale in the US on June 20, and August for the rest of the world.

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SYNERGY DISTRIBUTION, REPRESENTS A LARGE NUMBER OF ORGANIC, NATURAL AND SKIN AND HAIR PRODUCTS WITH VERY LIMITED CHEMICALS FROM SPAIN, US AND ITALY.

With Kuwait’s strong sunrays, you do not want your skin and hair to sing “I have got that summertime, summer time sadness.” Dryness, pimples, and dark spots can all develop due to the constant exposure to the sun.

Also, there are other aspects that could affect your skin, such as the surrounding technology. Did you know that radiation coming from the television, the laptop and the smart phones could damage our skin ? To enlighten our students on the methods of obtain healthy hair and skin on the long term, STUDENTALK invited two students Mayar Shehab and Aya Shehab at Synergy Distribution, part of Kuwait Wind Company. Ms. Nour Al Dawi, The Skincare Consultant, informed the two sisters about the products from Spain BotanicaPharma, and Technoage from Italy.

What differentiates these products from any products at a drugstore is that their ingredients are extracted from natural substances. As they are not mixed with limited chemicals, you will witness effective results promptly.

At such young age, it is imperative to take care of your skin to ensure a healthy look and a wrinkle free face in the distant future. Students tend to spend a massive amount of money at Salons and Drug Stores but the results are not evident. Botanicapharma products will vitalize your skin and stimulate your hair follicles with its natural ingredients. If you have no time to go to the salon, you can enjoy the best skin exfoliation experience right at home. You can kiss the dead skin, impurities, dead cells, and flakes goodbye with the Exfoliating Facial Cream with Nutshell & Shea butter.

As for those who suffer from early wrinkles, dark sports, dryness and dilated pores, Botanicapharma offers Serum Nova that has 100% pure Vitamin C, which will restore radiance while reducing signs of aging.

With ingredients such as Shea, Fucus and Centella Asiatica, your skin will be protected from dehydration due to the sun and the stress from your university. These ingredients are renown for soothing and softening properties, will protect blemish prone skin types.

Due to the distilled water we use here in Kuwait, our hair is susceptible to dryness. The combination of Equisetum Arense and Biotin (Vitamin B7) in the Horsetail & Boitain Revitalizing Shampoo, you do not need to worry about hair damage or loss anymore. It ensures hair smoothies and provides you with the vitamins your hair needs. Mrs. Nour Al Dawi noticed that Aya applied Brazilin Hair Keratin Treatment, however her hair ends are very dry due to the treatment, while she has greasy roots. In order to balance her hair, Ms. Al Dawi suggested the Tea Tree & Aole Vera Shampoo to control the greasiness, prevent external hair accumulation and provide a glowing healthy look. As for the dry ends, she recommended the Argan Oil.

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The Argan Oil will solve all your problems ! Yes all of them. Dry skin, dry scalp, stretch marks, or even acne, your new super hero is the Argan Oil. It is naturally extracted from the kernels of the Argan trees that are located in Morocco. It includes Omega 6, Omega 9 and the tocopherols (Vitamin E) that include anti-aging ingredients. These ingredients stretches, vitalizes the skin and eliminates any burn scares and acne. The Argan Oil is the solution for all your skin and hair problems. It is your super hero and Synergy Distribution has 100% natural Argan Oil. The Technoage fromula from Milena Valentini Cosmetics(Milano, Italy) provides a wide range of skin products for anti-aging and protection from technological radiation. Wrinkles do not occur due to aging only, but also from the exposure of technology. The Anti-Technological Aging Cream protects the skin from the electromagnetic radiation that are responsible for the decrease in collagen. The Shea Butter and the Provitamin B5 in the cream nourishes and protects the skin. For the students who have dark spots under their eyes, the Eye Contour Gel will firm your skin and eliminate the pigments that cause the typical dark color of circles under the eyes. To promote the absorption of the functional principles of any post-treatment product, use the Hyaluronic Acid Serum. It controls and prevents skin aging as well.

Treatments in salons and plastic surgery are risky, time consuming and expensive. That’s why it is imperative to use products with natural ingredients on daily basis. Mayar and Aya enjoyed the experience at Synergy Distribution, given the chance to try most of the products, and they have learned new lessons on how to take care of their skin and hair for better results in the long run.

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THE PORSCHE BOXSTER LIGHTNESS MEANS FASTER AND MORE EFFICIENT With a blip of the engine’s throttle and an adrenaline rush of speed, this month STUDENTALK takes a drive in the Porsche Boxster, a car that is setting top scores for the Porsche Intelligent Performance with its lightweight design, completely revamped chassis, great speed and fuel-efficiency.

Abduallah Al-Embariak and Amira Mohammad had the pleasure of driving the Boxster and discovering if it really lives up to the hype. We can tell you they certainly enjoyed its exquisite and stylish interior and exterior design, as well as its comfortable yet sporty drive. We asked them to rate the car in several key areas:

Abduallah Al-Embaraik, 21, AUM, IT: On a scale of 1-10 (10 being the highest), rate the car’s overall performance.

The performance is beyond outstanding, definitely deserves a 10

On a scale of 1-10 (10 being the highest), rate the car’s overall appearance.

The exquisite design of the sports convertible is phenomenal, it definitely deserves a 9

How does this car represent your personality traits?

We men love speed. We enjoy the rush of the speed, and at the same time we want to ensure safety. These two qualities are at the forefront of the new Porsche Boxster.

Which car interior/exterior colors do you prefer?

I would prefer the exterior to be beige and I love the red interior.

At which age do you hope to get your dream car?

As soon as I make the money to afford the Boxster S.

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Amira Mohammad, 21, GUST, Management: On a scale of 1-10 (10 being the highest), rate the car’s overall performance.

The overall performance of the car was exhilarating, I enjoyed driving it, I will give it a 10

On a scale of 1-10 (10 being the highest), rate the car’s overall appearance.

The combination between exterior black and the interior red perfectly matches, the rating is 9.

How does this car represent your personality traits?

The Porsche Boxster perfectly represents me as it is a car for the young yet the strong. It is a car that focuses on speed, agility and the exterior look.

Which car interior/exterior colors do you prefer?

I love black exterior as well as red fire interior.

At which age do you hope to get your dream car?

Hopefully between the age of 25 to 30.

Performance - Engine: There are two models of the rear-wheel-drive Boxster. The base car gets a 265-horsepower 2.7-liter flat-6 engine that is carried with the majority of its weight between the front and rear axles, a design that fosters quicker change of direction. The Boxster S features 315 horsepower, a 3.4-liter flat-6. Both engine choices are matched with a six-speed manual transmission, while a seven-speed dual-clutch automated manual (known as PDK) is optional.

Sports Car Design: Save the environment and buy the new Porsche Boxster! The lightweight increases the car’s performance and agility which means a reduction in the power needed for day-to-day driving resulting in less fuel consumption.

The redesign of the new two-seater Porsche with the usage of die-cast aluminum, aluminum sheet metal, magnesium and high-strength steels are tailored for the corresponding application area of the body, and ensure high levels of stiffness while minimizing the quantity of material used. The lightweight design is also used in the interior with the same material as the exterior. The Boxster’s new shape is not just more striking but offers aerodynamic benefits as well. However, the increased engine and braking performance requires a modified cooling system. The Boxster’s new design is influenced by the interaction between the flatter wind-screen, set further forward, and the all-new, elongated convertible top, which now extends all the way back to the vicinity of the rear wheels. Even when open, the difference with the predecessor is unmistakable: there is no longer any convertible top compartment lid, making the vehicle look lighter.

Safety: The Boxster is blessed with superb agility from the cradle. The new chassis elevates this to a level that puts even the previous Boxster’s agility in the shade. Options such as the enhanced Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), dynamic engine suspension and Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV) and the optional 20-inch wheels ensure the very highest driving performance. The airbag module now matches the interior color.

With PDK models, the push button on the steering wheel can be used to change gear manually. In conjunction with all-electric sports seats (14-way) and adaptive Sports Seats Plus (18-way), the steering wheel is electrically adjustable. The multi-function steering wheel is available if desired, enabling audio, communication and on-board computer to be operated simply and quickly by means of buttons and drums while driving. Another optional feature is the SportDesign steering wheel, which employs alloy shift paddles in conjunction with PDK.

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‫شيخة النوري ثاني بطولة في ماليزيا‬ ‫«للويك بورد»‬ ‫حقق املنتخب الكويتي للتزلج على املاء «الويك بورد» التابع للنادي البحري الرياضي‬ ‫الكويتي نتائج متقدمة يف بطولة ماليزيا املفتوحة «للويك بورد» التي اقيمت يف‬ ‫ماليزيا مبشاركة ‪ 50‬العبا والعبة من منتخبات متثل دول شرق آسيا اىل جانب الكويت‪،‬‬ ‫وقد جاءت نتائج املنتخب بفوز الالعبة شيخة النوري باملركز الثاين وامليدالية الفضية‬ ‫يف فئة املتوسط للسيدات وفوز الالعب حمود احلداد باملركز الثالث وامليدالية‬ ‫الربونزية يف فئة املتوسط للرجال فيما تعرض العب املنتخب وبطل الكويت خالد‬ ‫العوضي اىل اصابة بالركبة خالل التمرين مما تعذرت مشاركته يف البطولة‪.‬‬

‫تنظيم ناجح وبطولة ناجحة‬ ‫للدراجات المائيه‬ ‫الف مربوك لألبطال يف بطولة الكويت اجلوله األوىل للناشئني والتي أقيمت بالنادي‬ ‫البحري الرياضي الكويتي حيث اسفرت النتائج يف فئة «واقف حمدود التعديل»‬ ‫للمبتدئني عن فوز البطل يوسف العيسى باملركز األول وحيث حل باملركز الثاين‬ ‫البطل حممد الفرحان كما جاء باملركز الثالث البطل سامل املطوع «منصة‬ ‫برورايدر»‪.‬‬ ‫أما بالنسبه لفئة «جالس ستوك مبتدئني» حقق البطل فهد الغامن املركز األول‬ ‫وجاء باملركز الثاين البطل فهد اخللفان «فريق برورايدر» وكذلك احتل البطل راشد‬ ‫الراشد ثالثا «فريق برورايدر»‪.‬‬

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‫مدة الدورة ‪ 5‬أسابيع ‪ -‬مرتني باألسبوع‬ ‫كل حصة ساعتني‬ ‫يوم األثنني واألربعاء من الساعة ‪ 7 - 5‬ومن الساعة ‪9 - 7‬‬ ‫عبد اهلل اجلريان‬ ‫التكلفة‪ 80 :‬دينار‬

‫رسم بالفحم‬

‫مدة الدورة ‪ 5‬أسابيع ‪ -‬مرتني باألسبوع‬ ‫كل حصة ساعتني‬ ‫يوم اإلثنني واألربعاء من الساعة ‪ 7 - 5‬ومن الساعة ‪9 - 7‬‬ ‫يعقوب اجلريان‬ ‫التكلفة‪ 80 :‬دينار‬

‫رسم األطفال‬

‫مدة الدورة ‪ 5‬أسابيع ‪ -‬مرتني باألسبوع‬ ‫كل حصة ساعة ونصف‪،‬‬ ‫يوم السبت واخلميس من الساعة ‪7 – 5.30‬‬ ‫أمريه الربيعي‬ ‫التكلفة‪ 60 :‬دينار‬

‫رسم زيتي‬

‫يجب أن يكون عنده خلفية عن الرسم من قبل‬ ‫الدورة تكون من شهر اىل ‪ 3‬شهور إلكمال لوحة زيتية واحدة‬ ‫يوم األحد والثالثاء من الساعة ‪9 – 6‬‬ ‫عبد اهلل اجلريان‬ ‫التكلفة‪ 70 :‬دينار‬

‫موسيقى‬

‫كمان ‪ -‬جيتار ‪ -‬بيانو ‪ -‬عود ‪ -‬فلوت ‪ -‬اصوات‬ ‫‪Instructor‬‬ ‫سامح فاروق ‪Violin‬‬ ‫حممد حسني ‪Guitar‬‬ ‫يعقوب حسني‪ ،‬حممد هود‪ ،‬غدير الفرهود‪ ،‬دعاء القالف‪ ،‬عبري ابو العال ‪Piano‬‬ ‫جنم حسني ‪Oud‬‬ ‫غدير الفرهود ‪Flute‬‬ ‫عبري ابو العال ‪Voice‬‬ ‫مدة الدورة ‪ 5:‬أسابيع ‪ -‬مرتني باإلسبوع‬ ‫مدة احلصة‪ :‬ساعة‬ ‫تكلفة الكورس‪ 80 :‬دينار‬

‫دورة التصوير‬

‫للمبتدئني ‪ 5‬ايام‬ ‫ساعتني ‪ 7 – 5‬قابلة للتجديد‬ ‫التكلفة‪ 80 :‬دينار‬ ‫األدوات املطلوبة‪ :‬كامريا والب توب عليه برنامج فوتوشوب‬

‫فوتو شوب‬

‫للمبتدئني "‪ 5‬ايام"‬ ‫التكلفة‪ 80 :‬دينار‬ ‫ساعتني ‪8.30 – 6.30‬‬

INTERACTION EVENTS

The Traction off The Traction off event that happened this month at the Sirbb Circuit created an outstanding buzz for those who love drifting. Many of the invitees from the media had an exclusive and thrilling experience to be a passenger next to Kuwait’s drift champion, Mubarak Al-Rumaidhi. The audience has the pleasure to know stories about drifting and how it started in Kuwait and where they are today in the sport. Al- Rumaidhi took passengers on a tire shedding experience to feel the thrill of driving sideways. Moreover, there will were several cameras placed inside and outside the Traction OFF drift car, capturing the whole experience and the invitees’ thrill moments.

Elie Tahari Announces “Elie Tahari Edition 1974” In celebration of his 40th anniversary Designer Elie Tahari announces the limited edition collection “Elie Tahari Edition 1974”. The select pieces from “Elie Tahari Edition 1974” were shown during the designer’s Spring 2014 presentation. The collection features updated iconic silhouettes from the past four decades and includes a cage mesh swing coat, jumpsuit, a laser cut shift dress, and signature leather pieces. Each piece from the collection is named after an iconic New York landmark, paying homage to the city that’s provided the designer with endless inspiration for over 40 years.

‫آيكونيك تستعرض تشكيلة‬ ‫» خالل فعاليات‬THE ICON« »‫«فاشن فورورد‬ ‫ كشفت عالمة‬،”‫يف أول مشاركة لها مبهرجان املوضة واألناقة “فاشن فورورد‬ ‫“آيكونيك” النقاب عن تشكيلتها املصغرة من أبرز التصاميم والتي حملت اسم‬ ‫ واحتفا ًال بهذه التشكيلة اخلاصة استضافت “آيكونيك” حف ًال مستوحى‬.”THE ICON“ ‫ بينما طرحت تشكيلة‬،‫” التي انتشرت عامليًا‬selfies“ ‫من ظاهرة التصوير الشخصي‬ ‫ يشار إىل أن “آيكونيك” هي عالمة األزياء الراقية الوحيدة‬.‫ خالل عرض فريد‬THE ICON .”‫بني العالمات املشاركة يف اليوم األول ضمن فعاليات “فاشن فورورد‬

‫جان بول غوتييه‬ ‫ وهو لقب يليق به بحق بسبب‬،”‫يعترب السيد غوتييه “طفل املوضة املشاغب‬ ‫نساء بأجساد‬ ،‫ أدهش غوتييه العامل بانتقائه لرجال أكرب سنًا‬.‫ابتكاراته غريالتقليدية‬ ً ‫ األمرالذي جلب له‬،‫ وعارضات يتزين بالوشوم الغريبة يف عروضه وحمالته‬،‫ممتلئة‬ .‫النقد والتقدير يف آن واحد‬ ‫ بل عليها أن‬،‫وليس على األزياء أن تكون لوحة ال حتتوي سوى على الورود واألزهار‬ ‫ سواء كانت تلك العوامل قبيحة أو‬،”‫حتتوي كذلك على عناصر احلياة “احلقيقية‬ ‫ املوضة هي فن التعبري عن النفس بكل حرية دون التقيد‬.‫تعكس بعض اخلطايا‬ .‫باحلدود التي يفرضها ميلنا للبقاء ضمن اإلطار التقليدي اآلمن‬ ‫ اختار غوتييه مفهوم البحر والبحارة‬،‫وانطالقًا من هذه املفاهيم املستقلة‬ .‫جملموعة ساعاته األوىل‬ 90

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‫جيب شيروكي الجديدة بالكامل‬ ‫تتألق بالكويت‬ ‫ميثل اجليل اجلديد من سيارة جيب الرياضية متعددة االستخدامات ‪ SUV‬متوسطة‬ ‫احلجم طرازًا رئيسيًا يف توسيع جناح عالمة جيب التجارية يف الشرق األوسط‪ ،‬حيث‬ ‫سيكون متوفرا يف أربعة مستويات هي‪Sport، Longitude، Limited :‬‬ ‫و ‪ ،Trailhawk‬ومت جتهيزها بنوعني من احملركات ‪ -‬حمرك ‪ V6 Pentastar‬اجلديد‬ ‫سعة ‪ 3.2‬لرت وحمرك ‪ MultiAir2 Tigershark‬سعة ‪ 2.4‬لرت وكالهما يقرتن بناقل‬ ‫حركة أوتوماتيكي ذي تسع سرعات جديد بالكامل‪ ،‬يستخدم ألول مرة يف شريحة‬ ‫سيارات ‪ SUV‬متوسطة احلجم‪.‬‬

‫«كيا سول ‪ ..» 2015‬أيقونة‬ ‫السيارات المدمجة‬ ‫جمموعة الوكاالت الوطنية حتتفل بطرحها يف الكويت بالتعاون مع “‪ 52‬ديغريز” الوجهة‬ ‫األوىل للمبدعني يف الكويت‬ ‫يظهر اجليل الثاين لـ “كيا سول” موديل العام ‪ 2015‬حتسنًا ملحوظًا يف جينات اجلاذبية‬ ‫والصفات الوراثية الفريدة املتأصلة يف هذه السيارة الشبابية‪ ،‬فجاء معززًا ملا حققته‬ ‫من رصيد قبول بني عشاق قيادة هذه الفئة من السيارات املدجمة‪ ،‬وميهد تصميمها‬ ‫األيقوين اجلديد كليًا لدخولها عامل السيارات املستقبلية من أوسع أبوابه‪.‬‬

‫‪Life intensifies in Kuwait as‬‬ ‫‪Porsche Macan arrives at‬‬ ‫‪Harvey Nichols‬‬ ‫‪Porsche Centre Kuwait, Behbehani Motors Company, is adding an extra‬‬ ‫‪touch of luxury to celebrations around the introduction of the all-new‬‬ ‫‪Macan, with the unveiling of a public model display at exclusive luxury‬‬ ‫‪fashion retailer Harvey Nichols. Being the first true sports car in the‬‬ ‫‪compact SUV segment, its presentation at the luxury department store is‬‬ ‫‪also the first of its kind in Kuwait.‬‬

‫تويوتا األعلى بين السيارات تناسب‬ ‫شتى األذواق واالستخدامات‬ ‫ولمختلف الفئات العمرية‬ ‫أعلنت شركة مؤسسة حممد ناصر الساير وأوالدة و تويوتا اليوم عن وصول تويوتا أفانزا‬ ‫و يارس هاتش باك اجلديتني بالكامل إىل سوق الكويت خالل املؤمتر الصحفي الذي‬ ‫عقدته فى جممع األفنيوز مول‪ ،‬ولقد استحقت بجدارة أن تكون ذات القيمة األعلى‬ ‫عند إعادة البيع وليس كونها فقط أكرب مصنع للسيارات‪ .‬عمالق السيارات اليابانية‬ ‫تويوتا أرباحها السنوية متخطية املستويات القياسية التي حققتها قبل األزمة املالية‬ ‫العاملية بعد أن عزز ذلك ضعف الني ومنو املبيعات واإليرادات يف السوق األمريكية‪.‬‬ ‫‪92‬‬

ENTERTAINMENT CELEBRITIES

Beyoncé, Jay Z, and Solange: Still One Big Happy Family

Brad Pitt Jams With Bruno Mars at Make It Right Gala

Continue to speculate if you must about what happened in that elevator (and let’s face it, we all have!), but Beyoncé and her fam sure know how to put on a strong united front. Queen Bey posted a handful of gorgeous photos of herself and Jay Z having lunch on Saturday in New Orleans with her mother, Tina Knowles, daughter Blue Ivy, little sister Solange, Solange’s son Julez, and Solange’s boyfriend Alan Ferguson If there were any questions regarding lingering family tension, these pictures set out to erase them. Particularly the smiley group shot of Beyoncé, Solange, Tina, and Jay Z.

Everything about Kim and Kanye’s Wedding

Brad Pitt can keep a beat! The “World War Z” actor, 50, hit the stage with Bruno Mars on Saturday at the Make It Right Gala in New Orleans and proved that he knows a thing or two about rhythm as he played the tambourine. Pitt, clad in a black tux and wearing his hair slicked back, blended right in with the 28- year-old crooner’s band as he jammed along during their performance.We’re sure guests at the swanky event, which sold tickets and tables for up to $25,000, had no idea they’d get a special routine from the charity’s founder.The star-studded guest list included Angelina Jolie, Sandra Bullock, and Sofia Vergara. Chris Rock hosted the A-list evening with appearances from comedian Jim Gaffigan, Bruno Mars and Kings of Leon. Guests enjoyed a dinner prepared by Susan Spicer, Donald Link, Chris Wilson and Rhonda Ruckman.

Mad Men: The Strategy Is My Way

In the world of celebrity, Kim Kardashian’s wedding to Kanye West is going to be one of the biggest events since… her 2011 wedding to Kris Humphries! The wedding celebration is expected to begin in Paris on a Friday. Kim confirmed reports that she and her husband-to-be had arrived in the City of Light when she posted a photo of the Eiffel Tower captioned “Beautiful day in Paris” on Monday. She and Kanye spent the rest of the day hitting the gym, indulging in ice cream, and shopping at designer clothing stores along the city’s fashionable Avenue Montaigne.

At first, Kim and Kanye were thought to be tying the knot at the Palace of Versailles, but palace officials tweeted in February that wasn’t going to happen. A Versailles spokesman said that the bride and groom were not distinguished enough to wed at the historic landmark. Instead, they are supposedly eyeing the opulent Chateau Louis XIV — a reconstruction of a 17th century castle built between 2008 and 2011 — for some part of the wedding weekend.

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The Strategy,” Mad Men’s penultimate episode of 2014, was a very important episode about work and relationships. And in the best tradition of Mad Men, it showed that, for these folks, the most important relationships revolve around work while the best work is about relationships. There’s quite a lot going on in this episode, in which we see a still unconscious sort of sexism coming to the fore as the true dawning of feminism in the 1970s -- most of which we are destined to miss in Mad Men because of its ‘60s setting -- is about to begin.

‫ترفيه مشاهير‬

‫ميس حمدان تضع شرط الزواج‬ ‫منها في صورة‬ ‫أعلنت الفنانة األردنية ميس حمدان‪ ،‬شرطها الوحيد للموافقة على فرصة ذهبية‬ ‫للزواج منها‪ ،‬كشفت عنه بصورة نشرتها على صفحتها يف أحد مواقع التواصل‬ ‫االجتماعي‪.‬‬ ‫معدة لزفاف‬ ‫وكانت ميس قد نشرت صورة لسيارة بيضاء‪ ،‬حيث بدا أنها كانت ّ‬ ‫عروسني‪ ،‬وكتبت عليها تعليق طريف قالت فيه‪" :‬إللي حيعرف يعملي عربية زي‬ ‫دي يف ليله الفرح‪ ،‬أنا مستعدة أجتوزه حاﻻ و بال شروط هههههه‪..‬إحلقو العرض‬ ‫ساري حتي بداية األسبوع املقبل هههههه‪...‬صباح األفراح والليايل املالح"‪.‬‬ ‫وكان حمبو ميس قد تفاعلوا مع صورتها بالتعليقات الطريفة‪ ،‬حيث تلقت عدة‬ ‫عروض للزواج‪ ،‬ومن أبرزها‪" :‬أنا جاهز ومن جماميعه‪ ،‬وأكرث من كذا بعد بس‬ ‫وافقي"‪" ،‬طيب انا موافق‪ .‬بس املهر عليكي"‪" ،‬إنتي قيمتك أكرب من كده وااهلل‪،‬إيل‬ ‫يتجوزك يجبلك جنمه من السما‪ ،‬مو سياره اهلل يحميكي‬

‫حلمي بكر يهاجم أحالم‬ ‫بسبب صورة كوكب الشرق‪:‬‬ ‫إنه زمن العجائب‬ ‫شن امللحن املصري‬ ‫حلمي بكر هجومًا‬ ‫الذعًا على املطربة‬ ‫اإلماراتية أحالم‪ ،‬تعليقًا‬ ‫على تركيب صورة لها‬ ‫برفقة كوكب الشرق‬ ‫أم كلثوم‪ ،‬ونشرها عرب‬ ‫حسابها الرسمي‬ ‫مبوقع حتميل الصور‬ ‫“انستجرام”‪ ،‬وعلقت عليها قائلة‪“ :‬لكل زمان كوكب”‪.‬‬ ‫وقال بكر يف تصريحات بحسب موقع إرم نيوز “ال أدري عن أي كوكب تتحدث‬ ‫أحالم‪ ،‬وكيف تشبه نفسها بأم كلثوم التي تعد قامة من قامات الغناء يف‬ ‫الوطن العربي‪ ،‬وما هو التاريخ الفني ألحالم لكي تضع نفسها مكان مطربة‬ ‫لن تتكرر جمددا”‪.‬‬ ‫وأضاف بكر‪“ :‬لست مندهشًا مما فعلته أحالم‪ ،‬ألننا نعيش يف زمن عجيب بال‬ ‫مالمح‪ ،‬حيث أصبح املطربني يطلقون على أنفسهم ألقاب ال يستحقونها‬ ‫من األساس‪.‬‬ ‫‪95‬‬

‫وفاة الفنان المصري حسين اإلمام‬ ‫عن عمر يناهز ‪ 63‬عامًا‬ ‫تويف يف القاهرة املوسيقي‬ ‫واملمثل املصري حسني اإلمام‬ ‫عن عمر يناهر ‪ 63‬عامًا بعد إصابته‬ ‫بأزمة قلبية مفاجئة‪.‬‬ ‫ولد اإلمام يف الثامن من شباط‬ ‫(فرباير) ‪ 1951‬وهي الفرتة التي‬ ‫شهدت صعود والده اخملرج‬ ‫السينمائي حسن اإلمام الذي‬ ‫اختار ابنه الراحل ألداء أول أدوراه‬ ‫السينمائية عام ‪ 1973‬يف فيلم‬ ‫“السكرية” اجلزء الثالث من ثالثية‬ ‫جنيب حمفوظ‪ .‬وتخرج اإلمام يف‬ ‫كلية الفنون اجلميلة بالقاهرة واجته إىل تلحني األغاين مثل شقيقه املوسيقي مودي‬ ‫اإلمام الذي تفرغ للموسيقى يف حني مال حسني اإلمام إىل التمثيل أيضًا فشارك يف‬ ‫مسلسالت تلفزيونية منها “للعدالة وجوه كثرية” أمام يحيى الفخراين و”أحزان مرمي”‬ ‫مع مريفت أمني‪ .‬ووضع اإلمام املوسيقى التصويرية ملسرحيات وأفالم سينمائية كما‬ ‫قدم برامج تلفزيونية ساخرة منها “أيه النظام؟” و”حسني على الهواء” و”حسني على‬ ‫الناصية”‪ .‬وشارك يف التمثيل يف أفالم أبرزها “آيس كرمي يف جليم” و”كابوريا” وكالهما‬ ‫من إخراج خريي بشارة و”يا دنيا يا غرامي” جملدي أحمد علي و”واحد – صفر” لكاملة أبو‬ ‫ذكري و”احكي يا شهرزاد” ليسري نصر اهلل‪ .‬وكان اإلمام متزوجًا من املمثلة املصرية‬ ‫سحر رامي‪.‬‬

‫زيارة سرية لتامر حسني وزوجته‬ ‫بسمة بوسيل إلى بيروت‬ ‫صل النجم املصري تامر حسني برفقة‬ ‫زوجته بسمة بوسيل إىل لبنان سرا بعيدا‬ ‫عن أعني الصحافة خمافة الدخول يف‬ ‫مهاترات إشاعة الطالق والتي نفاها تامر‬ ‫جملة وتفصيال‪.‬‬ ‫وحضر الثنائي معا لتصوير «كليب» الديو‬ ‫«‪ »Welcome To The Life‬الذي جمعه مع‬ ‫الفنان األمريكي ايكون‪.‬‬ ‫وقد مت التصوير على مدى يوم واحد مع‬ ‫اخملرج باسم مغنية‪.‬‬ ‫أما فكرة الكليب فهي جمرد تصوير‬ ‫مشاهد غنائية لتامر على شاطئ بحر‬ ‫منطقة الرملة البيضاء يف بريوت‪.‬‬ ‫فيما حضر إىل موقع التصوير كل من املمثل مازن املعضم واخملرجة رنديل قديح‬ ‫تشجيعا منهما لزميلهما باسم مغنية‪.‬‬ ‫وقد غابت بسمة عن تصوير «الكليب» بسبب قيامها «بالشوبينغ» يف أسواق بريوت‪.‬‬ ‫وكان تامر حريصا جدا على سرية التصوير‪.‬‬ ‫وكالعادة اجتمع تامر مع نادي معجبيه وأمضى معهم وقتا على شاطئ الرملة البيضاء‬ ‫القريب من فندق املوفنبيك حيث كان يقيم‪.‬‬

ENTERTAINMENT MUSIC

Top 20 English MAY 2014

1 Problem (feat. Iggy Azalea) - Ariana Grande

4 3

Not a Bad thing Justin Timberlake

Pretty Hurts Beyonce

Love in the Future John Legend

7

2 The New Classic Iggy Azalea

Summer Calvin Harris

5

6

Na Na Trey Songs

9

Bad - David Guetta & Showtek Featuring Vassy

10

Marilyn Monroe Pharrell Williams

Turn Down For What DJ Snake & Lil Jon

Loyal - Chris Brown - Lil Wayne & French Montana

11

12 Stay with Me Sam Smith

13

16 14

We Are One Pitbull ft. Jennifer Lopez

Wisin - Adrenalina ft.

Jennifer Lopez & Ricky Martin

Cold Play Magic

15

Talk ***** Jason Derulo Featuring 2 Chainz

17 18 Classic MKTO

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8

Wild Wild Love (feat. G.R.L.) Pitbull

19 Me and My Broken Heart Rixton

20 Ain’t It Fun Paramore

‫ترفيه موسيقى‬

‫‪1‬‬

‫أفضل ‪10‬‬

‫أغاني عربية‬

‫مايو ‪2014‬‬ ‫‪2‬‬

‫بشرة خري‪ -‬حسني اجلسمي‬

‫‪5‬‬

‫لوال حبك ‪ -‬زياد برجي‬

‫‪8‬‬

‫أنا ماين متخايل ‪ -‬هند‬ ‫‪97‬‬

‫ما تيجي هنا ‪ -‬نانسي عجرم‬

‫‪3‬‬

‫باغية واحد ‪ -‬سعد اجملرد‬

‫‪6‬‬

‫فاقدها ‪ -‬ابراهيم دشتي‬

‫‪9‬‬

‫يا نيايل ‪ -‬مايا دياب‬

‫‪4‬‬

‫بروزة طيفك ‪ -‬راشد املاجد ووليد الشامي‬

‫‪7‬‬

‫بغني ‪ -‬عبداهلل عبدالعزيز‬

‫‪10‬‬

‫يا عيونه ‪ -‬عبداجمليد عبداهلل‬

ENTERTAINMENT MOVIES

This month’s releases at

Grand Cinemas

in Al-Hamra Tower

Blended Release Date: June 12 After a bad blind date, a man and woman find themselves stuck together at a resort for families, where their attraction grows as their respective kids benefit from the burgeoning relationship.

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Edge of Tomorrow

How to Train Your Dragon 2

Release Date: June 5

Release Date: June 5 A soldier fighting in a war with aliens finds himself caught in a time loop of his last day in the battle, though he becomes better skilled along the way.

Legends of OZ: Dorothy’s Return 3D Release Date: June 19 Dorothy wakes up to be whisked back to Oz to save her old friends the Scarecrow, the Lion, the Tin Man and Glinda from a new villain, the Jester. Wiser the owl, Marshal Mallow, China Princess and Tugg the tugboat join Dorothy‘s magical journey through the colorful landscape of Oz

5 years back, Hiccup and Toothless successfully united dragons and vikings on the island of Berk. While Astrid, Snotlout and the rest are challenging each other to dragon races, the inseparable pair journey through the skies, charting unmapped territories and exploring new worlds.

22 Jump Street Release Date: June 19 After making their way through high school (twice), big changes are in store for officers Schmidt and Jenko when they go deep undercover at a local college.

ENTERTAINMENT HOROSCOPE

YOUR TRAVEL PLANS ACCORDING TO YOUR STAR SIGN STAR SIGN OF THE MONTH GEMINI: MAY 21 - JUNE 21

Every astrological sign has its own particular needs and desires in the place they want to live in or travel.

Why do some people love New York City, while others can’t imagine living there? Finding a city is like falling in love, and your sign has a lot to do with which cities you’re drawn into.

GEMINI Man: Your Gemini man is full of wit and charm, and often the center of attention, as he delights everyone with a new joke he just heard or a story about what happened to him at work. Gemini men are often writers or reporters. They are brilliant communicators, and can talk their way into any opportunity or out of any tight spot.

GEMINI Woman: Angelina Jolie

Chris Evans

Heidi Klum

Gemini is a very feminine air sign. This shows that the Gemini woman is very intelligent and a great communicator. She also loves constant change and travel. Once you get to know her, she will be a supportive person and always be beside you.

Mar 21 - Apr 20

Sep 24 - Oct 23 LIBRA

ARIES

Aries is an action lover, and that’s why the city that never sleeps and specifically Manhattan is the best place for them to visit. The environment of Manhattan is pretty exciting for an Aries. They need to be active and they love excitements which makes Manhattan the perfect place for them.

Apr 21 - May 21

Oct 24 - Nov 22

GEMINI CANCER

AQUARIUS

LEO

PISCES

VIRGO

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Nov 23 - Dec 21 Sagittarius love travelling. Moscow, Buenos or Montreal, are good places for a Sagittarius. They like to go grocery shopping and they love learning new languages. They just get bored easily and that’s why they shouldn’t stay too long in any city they visit.

Dec 22 - Jan 20 Capricorn likes modern cities, where big businesses are located. The buildings inspire them with their upright, forward-thinking lines. That’s why a place such as Houston is the perfect place to be visited by a Capricorn. They who also appreciates the sight of human ingenuity

Aquarius loves a little mystery in their chosen city or place to visit. They love poets and city streets at night. Therefore, Paris the city of love is the perfect place for them to visit.

Feb 20 - Mar 20

August 23 - Sep 23 Colorado is the perfect place for a Virgo as they enjoy an urban environment. They like to be able to hang out, hike and enjoy nature whenever they want to. They also like being near to the mystical forces of the earth. Therefore, they should give Colorado a visit!

Scorpio loves drama, and would be extremely happy in a city with lots of visual excitement. They crave an active night life, and of course they have to be near water. The place for them to visit is either Chicago’s skyscrapers just off Lake Michigan, or the Manhattan skyline over the Hudson.

Jan 21 - Feb 19

July 23 - Aug22 Leo needs a big audience as they love people and attention. Los Angeles is perfect the city for Leo. The atmosphere of LA suits the fun loving nature of a Leo. Visiting LA, a Leo would enjoy the fascination movie stars, people-watching and star-struck masses.

CAPRICORN

June 22 - July 22 It is important for a cancer to be in a beautiful place.

They like being near water. They want action but not too much because they hate noise and dirt. Cities near oceans, with ready access to nature are the perfect place for cancers. That’s why they should visit Seattle or San Francisco.

SAGITTARIUS

May 22 - June 21 Brooklyn? California? Or Paris? Sooner or later a Gemini has to visit one of these places. Due to their moody nature they might choose a destination that includes more than one place to visit in order to avoid boredom. They will try many places and yet they won’t be able to decide where they like the most.

SCORPIO

TAURUS

the perfect place for a Taurus is Madison, Wisconsin. Taurus would love to be able to get to their favorite organic store, their office and their yoga studio with few, short drives. In a place like this, a Taurus wouldn’t get bored, but they wouldn’t be drained either.

Any of the world’s capital cities are good places for fair minded Libra. They like discussing different opinions and getting to know new people. Also they are always concerned with justice. Therefore, Washington home of the supreme court, would be a good place for them.

Pisces loves the water more than anything, so Venice would be the perfect place for them to visit. They want to visit a city where the streets are canals and the buses are boats. If not Venice then any place next to water. For instant San Francisco and Miami are their two prime choices.

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