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ALI MAKHSEED THE YOUNGEST KUWAITI DRIFTER

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Ramadan Kareem to our beloved STUDENTALKers! This issue from STUDENTALK is bringing an adrenaline rush this summer vacation with Ali Makhseed’s experience with drafting. During his photo shoot, he enjoyed driving the Porsche 911 Careera at Sirb Circuit. For that reason, we would like to extend our gratitude to Sirb Circuit for their utmost cooperation and by the way it is a great place to enjoy racing!

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COVER STORY

PORSCHE TEST DRIVE Body and Design: The new 911 Carrera Cabriolet’s design echoes its predecessor’s styling while developing an entirely new design language. A vehicle height reduced by a further four millimetres, compared with the 911 Carrera Coupé strikes a distinctly sporty tone in outward appearance. With the new Bi-Xenon headlights, they give the new 911 Carrera Cabriolet a distinctive face. The rear end echoes the sporty look of the car’s front end. The new wider rear spoiler below the engine lid air intakes characterizes it in particular. The outer edge of the lid is part of the continuous design edge, which cleverly emphasises the vehicle’s width. The compact dimensions of the redeveloped top system when stowed enable the space above the engine to be used to best effect. The result: an elegantly flat and harmonious rear section.

ALI MAKHSEED

THE YOUNGEST KUWAITI DRIFTER STUDENTALK Magazine is proud to acknowledge Kuwaiti students’ achievements in different sports fields. For this reason, we were proud to interview Ali Makhseed, amongst Kuwait’s best drifters and drag racers. He started his journey playing with remote control cars at a very young age. Now, Makhseed has successfully raced in competitions in Kuwait from the Red Bull Car Drift to several regional competitions in the UAE and Qatar. It was such a pleasure interviewing Ali Makhseed, as we found out a lot about drifting rules and the means to develop the required skills whilst diving into his personal experiences.

How did you establish a solid base in drifting? Most drifters start with karting; however, my passion was instigated through remote control car racing. While most 15 year olds would play soccer, I was engaged with remote car racing. It gave me the skills to control the car without being physically in it. I later began karting. In addition, I started learning about the mechanics of the car because it is important to be involved and educated with the car you are drifting in, as it allows for greater controllability. Eventually, this will facilitate in developing one’s drifting skills. I joined the Red Bull Car Drift and unfortunately came only in 4th place due to my accident. Yet, this did not stop me. I competed in several regional competitions in the UAE and Qatar. I am planning to take my talent to the international level.

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The Engine: The model of the engine of the open-top did not change from the older model, however what makes the new 911 Carrera Cabriolet is that it is more renovated. It has been developed according to the principle of Porsche Intelligent Performance, decreasing fuel consumption while increasing output. Courtesy of enhancements within the engine itself, accompanied by the new functions thermal management, onboard electrical system recuperation and auto start/ stop function, the new models are up to 15 per cent more economical and up to 15 hp more powerful. As a result the 911 Carrera remains, by an even greater margin, the benchmark for efficient performance among premium sports cars.

What are the rules and regulations of drifting?

Porsche’s first venture into downsizing within a model range was the flat-six engine in the 911 Carrera, reducing the piston stroke by four millimeters with the total displacement falling from 3.6 to 3.4 liters. The dimensions of the 3.8-litre six-cylinder engine in the Carrera S remained unchanged.

It is like wrestling but with cars! Two cars compete in two rounds. In the first round, the competitor must be the leader, which means he has to be in front of the chaser, drives faster, reach the clipping point hence leaving a longer gap between him and the chaser in order to win the round. In the next round, the leader must be the chaser. This round is the reciprocal of the previous round. The chaser must reach the clipping point and be as close to the leader as possible. However, he should not precede the leader. The scores are accumulated to include the drifting skills, time and the distance between each car.

How can a drifter practice his skills? The first step to practice drifting is forming a strong relationship between yourself and your car. If you are not aware of your car’s capabilities, you might push it to the extreme and end up in a dangerous position. Therefore, I advise upcoming drifters to learn the mechanics of their cars in order to understands various signals. The car sends signals for each situation, whether it is overheated or overused. Sometimes., I talk to my car as if it’s a human being; because once I know the signals, I will recognize the skills required to reach optimum levels of drifting. The second step is to find a track. Unfortunately, the tracks in Kuwait are not similar to the tracks in the drifting competitions. However, this liability could be an asset for the drifters. It will motivate them to create their own tracks at an isolated road with their own clipping points. The drifter should reach the clipping points in a timely manner with different drifting skills. While achieving what was previously mentioned, you must know how to control your car. In drifting, it is imperative to be in control of the car while being out of control while reaching the clipping points.

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Chassis and Control Systems: The 911 Carrera Cabriolet has several features that ensure greater driving stability at high speed. The wheelbase and the wider front track width (46 millimeters for the 911 Carrera Cabriolet and 52 millimeters for the 911 Carrera S Cabriolet) highly improve the responsiveness levels. Moreover, factors that will guarantee optimal driving performance are as follows: The enhanced Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), the new Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control, the revamped electromechanical power steering, Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV), the modified braking system along with the new wheels and tyres. The redesigned front axle is lighter and the front axle cross member is also optimised for stiffness. For further improvement in driving, the new design enhances the anti-dive performance, reducing the dipping of the front end of the car under heavy braking. As for the rear axle, it has been designed for stability and precision, significantly improving the already effective predecessor generation. The multi-link design features a larger supporting base, thereby achieving optimal camber and toe-in stiffness. Increase the driver’s safety at low speed, the active self-alignment of the steering ensures that the steering wheel is automatically returned to the straight-ahead position.

How did you manage your time between drifting and studying? In the beginning, it was really hard as I was in racing, jet skiing and drifting. Due to the lack of time management, unfortunately I did not do well in one of the semesters. However, I set my priorities straight by focusing on one sport, drifting. I managed my time between practicing and studying, which resulted in academic improvement and excelling this semester.

What gave you the courage to join a rather dangerous sport like drifting? Driving recklessly on the road is far more dangerous than drifting. In drifting, there are rules and regulations that must be followed for the safety of the two drifters who are competing against each other. Those who are passionate about drifting, develop a professional way of driving in order to prevent injuries. Even if the other driver makes a mistake, by practicing, you can always dodge it by minimizing your risk. Practice at being in control of your car will help you avoid the other drifter’s mistake. Moreover, drifting cars are now technologically advanced which include several safety facilities. Thus, I highly suggest for those who love the adrenaline rush, it is much safer to practice drifting than driving irresponsibly on the street, which can cause higher risks of car accidents to innocent people who do not practice drifting.

How did your parents support you through drifting? What really helped is that my father is a former drag racer who used to compete. Now, he is the Manager of the Car Museum. He witnessed that I had a passion for drifting and he put me on the test at a young age by taking me karting. As he witnessed that I have potential for drifting, he provided me with all the support I needed.

As you have a sister, would you encourage her to drift? And what if she competes against you? I honestly would not mind at all. I would encourage her to drift if she has the potential to be a drifter. Many might think that women do not have the capabilities to drift. However, in one of the championships I have competed for, in the UAE, a female won the third place. There are a group of Kuwaiti women racers, “Road Rush” who are working hard on setting a path to defining the hidden capabilities and talents of Kuwaiti women. If my sister competes against me, she has to practice really well for the competition. If she wins, I would really be proud of her because then the student would win against the master; just like in the movie “Karate Kid.”

In the end, we asked Makhseed about his future plans in drifting, he mentioned his eagerness to prepare for the Formula Drift - which is exactly like the Formula One but for drifting. Makhseed was advocating STUDENTALK readers to know more about drifting as its popularity is growing at a faster rate than ever. He finally advised students to use it as a way to enjoy the adrenaline rush without recklessly driving.

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majority of e th is , n io In your opin by nature? le b ta ri a h c is Kuwait YES: 90% NO: 10%

NO Guled Hassan, 24, AOUL, Management Yes, Kuwaitis are always hosting charitable events for people inside and outside of Kuwait

Joseph El-Neaman, 21 AUK Undecided There are some charitable Kuwaitis but It depends on the individuals and not their origin.

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STUDENT TALK VOICE YOUR OPINION

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THIS MONTH WE ASKED What are your favorite charitable or non profitable organizations in Kuwait, why?

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.

Rateb Shehadeh, 18 AUK Communication & Media I think during Ramadan, there are several charitable organizations that everyone can provide financial Aid to. I usually check their advertisement on the newspaper and TV.

Farah Hilal, 17 AUK Communication & Media There are many factors that encourage us to be charitable such as religion and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why Bait Al-Zakat is one of the most famous charitable organizations in Kuwait.

Malak Gharib, 19 AUK, Marketing and management There are several local organizations that help laborers, I think its a great thing the Kuwaitis are giving and for that I respect them.

Ahmed Ifsisi, 22 AUK Marketing There are several organizations in Kuwait, it does not matter which is the best as they all share the same goal.

Myriam Qutop, 18 AUK Graphic Design Everyone is charitable by nature; we just got to embrace it. That is why there are several people that give to the world without the need to go to a charitable organization.

Jasser Al-Hilaly, 22 AUK, Management & Marketing I think people in Kuwait charitable by nature in a way that they help those around them instead of going to an organization.

Hiba Younes, 19 AUK Marketing LOYAC encourages the young youth to help others, especially on the international level.

Dana Al-Zuraiqi, 19 AUK Graphic Design The Red Crescent have been doing great work for the past several years.

Ahmad Mazen Bitar 20 AUK Computer Engineering I think Bait Al-Zakat is my favorite because they provide to all Muslims around the world.

Yasser M.Abo Ali, 24 AUK Communication & Media I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see much of charity acts done by Kuwaitis to help poor labor workers.

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Huseen Al-Banay, 21 AUK Electric Engineering I think we should not worry about what is the best charitable organization, I think we should just give to the community regardless.

Amr Abuzaid, 20 AUK Electrical Engineering I would definitely say LOYAC because it has been inspiring the youth to give back to the community through several activities.

Zeinab Wasfy, 18 AUK English I think the Red Cross is one of the great organizations because they reach out to people internationally.

Samarth Puri, 18 AUK International Relations There are several agencies in the United Nations that help people around the world like the UNDP and the UNHCR.

Sarah Al Mahmoud, 18 AUK English Literature There are various charities that are funded by Kuwaitis.

Yousef Malik, 22 AUK Accounting I dont know much about the charitable organizations here in Kuwait but I think people do give to others without their existence.

Talal Sha’aban, 20 AUK Marketing I have observed that people have been providing to street cleaners without the involvement of charitable organizations.

Eissa Al-Enezi, 22 AUK English Literature I think by far Bait Al-Zakat has been providing charity to the society while preserving the Islamic values.

Lionel Rodrigues, 25 AUK, Management & Human Resources During Ramadan I witness people doing their culturally charitable traditions.

Hatem El-Araby, 20 AUK Accounting & Finance I think Direct Aid has been performing several activities that help people in Africa.

Salman Wasal, 21 AUK Finance & Accounting I think that people in the Kuwaiti community have been collaborating with several international organizations inorder to help those who are in need.

Mubarak Al-Mahdi, 21 ACK Oil & Gas Engineering Bait Al-Zakat , because they perform their Islamic duties towards the Muslims, and there are no scheme when it comes to public money.

Aisha Al-Ghofran, 19 ACK Petroleum Engineering

Fahad Al-Qattan, 34 ACK Petroleum Engineering I think Bait Al-Zakat is one of the best charitable organizations, they provide for people here and outside of Kuwait.

Emad Kubaksh, 20 ACK Petroleum Engineering Red Crescent, because they help people locally and internationally.

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STUDENT TALK VOICE YOUR OPINION

Yasmin El-Torgoman,18, AUK International Relations As a rich country, Kuwaitis tend to be charitable. It would be very selfish of them to not help others in need when they have enough and more (mashalah). That is why there are several charitable organizations that helps those in need like Bait AlZakat, Red Cross and Red Crescent

Ibrahim Al-Dhabyn, 24, ACK Oil & Gas Engineering Shaykh Abdullah Al-Nouri is one of the oldest charity, it received the ISO certificate. They help people in need such as the orphans, poor and host trips to Syria and Kenya. Also, they have a private sector that teaches the youth how to set their goals and priorities, and to help their society.

Ali Faras, 21 ACK Civil Engineering Though I do not know much about charitable organizations in Kuwait, I participated in the charitable events that were hosted by ACK.

Ibrahim Al Khalaf, 23 ACK Electric Engineering LOYAC has been encouraging others to provide especially by hosting trips outside Kuwait to help people in Africa.

Mahmoud Hassan, 20 ACK Civil Engineering Red Crescent is widely known around the world, it is the place that people can provide for others even if they live abroad.

Abduallah Al-Abbad, 30 ACK Mechanical Engineering Red Cross’s work has made them famous throughout the years and that’s why they are my favorite.

Ali Al-Obaidly, 20 ACK Oil & Gas Engineering I think the most famous one is Bait Al-Zakat as it is widely known for helping others.

Khalaf Abdullah Bastaki, 20 ACK Management KSPATH, because they take care of animals and provide shelter for them.

Faisal Mustafa, 25 ACK Marketing I had the pleasure to volunteer at the elderly home through LOYAC, it was a wonderful experience and that’s why I think it’s the best non-profit organization.

Aftab Aswhney, 20 ACK Management I used to work at LOYAC and their social work was great as I worked in an orphanage for month which added a lot to my experience .

Mohammad Al-Rashid, 23 ACK Management Direct Aid charity came to ACK to encourage us to provide donations for people in Africa. I think it is one of the best organizations in Kuwait.

Muneera Al-Sarhan, 20 ACK Civil Engineering I think LOYAC is one of the best non-profit organizations has they help the youth to give back to their community.

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Hasan Abul, 28 ACK Petroleum Engineering One of my family members were diagnoised with cancer, it is my duty to tell everyone about CAN. They aid children with cancer and I would encourage everyone to donate to such charitable organization.

Farah Buhamad, 20 ACK Civil Engineering LOYAC has a way of making community work seem fun with their interesting activities, it is the best organization for the youth.

Raheel Azim, 24, ACK Management I don’t knowmuch about nonprofit organizations but I did volunteer work for Fawzya Sultan Rehabilitation Center on a merge project with Agility. It was really an interesting and rewarding experience.

Saman Tanveer, 22, ACK Management I volunteered with Operation Hope, they always help the street laborers during the summer, winter and during Ramadan. They create food and clothing packages for them and they also provide donations.

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Yousef Jafar, 21 ACK Mechanical Engineering What I really appreciate about Bait Al-Zakat is that they help everyone in need regardless.

Yousef Al-Shakhs, 24 ACK Management It is such an outstanding feeling to know that the Kuwaiti Youth started Operation Hope. It does shed the light that Kuwaitis do give back to their society.

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Samar Hamed, 18 GUST English Education I think that there are several organizations in Kuwait for charity, the one that is mostly known amongst our culture is Bait Al-Zakat.

Rania Ali, 19 GUST TV & Radio I have been donating to Direct Aid for several years, they always support those who are truly in need.

Salaman Siddiqui, 21 ACK Petroleum Engineering The Red Crescent always promote for charitable work.

Ali Khaled, 22 ACK Mechanical Engineering I think LOYAC is one of the best as they encourage students to rebuild houses and schools in Africa.

hy Camera S Hamed Al-Bader, 24 GUST Marketing KUNA has been providing support to the Kuwaiti society through education and funding.

STUDENT LIFE INTERVIEW

UNIVERSITY CLUB LEADER

AHMED AL-KHUDARI

PRESIDENT OF THE ACK FILM MAKERS CLUB While being occupied with engineering studies, Ahmed Al-Khudari started the ACK Film Makers Club, to work on what he is passionate about, film making. Al-Khudari is also active off campus activities, as he participated in the “Al-Mubadar” competition. He excelled his way through the competition and was supported by the Industrial Bank of Kuwait in order to start his own visual effects studio. To know more about Al-Khudari’s university activities and his experience in the competition, here is an interview by STUDENTALK Magazine.

Why did you decide to become the President of the ACK FILMMAKERS Club? Studying for Engineering, along with other subjects has been very intense for me as I bounce between classes and labs. For this reason I needed an escape from studying while remaining on campus. Thus, I decided to start the ACK Film Makers Club for my personal break and to enjoy my passion, film making!

What activities were conducted by the ACK FILMMAKERS Club on and off campus? Media and short films particularly are great ways to express oneself, deliver a message, and speak out inner thoughts. For this reason, the Film Makers Club created their first short comedy film “I Am Coming.”It expressed the struggles of university students – touching on topics from college life and studying to the nightmare of finding parking spaces, but in an entertaining way. As we expressed the problem regarding the lack of parking, ACK responded positively to the short film by expanding our parking area, which we really appreciate. Another successful short film we created was the “Fitness Police.” The idea came from a Health and Fitness Specialist, Coach Ahmed Al-Najar. The aim of the film was to spread awareness of a healthy lifestyle amongst university students.

Tell us about your participation in the “Al Mubader” Competition? “Al Mubader” was an opportunity for me and several others to participate in a photography competition. I believe that during my participation, I gained valuable knowledge on the business side of freelance directing and film making. I was able to create a good business plan with effective strategies in order to overcome any and all business risks. I am also thankful for joining such a competition, as I was part of the top 10 competitors and obtained a financial sponsorship from the Industrial Bank of Kuwait.

If you could rewind time, what would you do differently in the competition? I supported other competitors during the competition. If I devoted that time on my own work, I would’ve achieved the scores would take me a position higher than the top 10. However, I do not regret it because the experience of helping others especially in photography is an opportunity in itself.

What are your future plans? I have numerous plans and I am working really hard on accomplishing each and every one of them. My short term goals are to graduate and start my visual effects studio with IBK’s support. Whereas my long term goals are to produce short films in order to help improve the Kuwaiti society and participate in the Oscar Academy Award.

What advice would you give to the STUDENTALK readers? ‫قيمة اإلنسان ليست فيما يصل إليه اآلن ولكن فيما يتوق إىل الوصول إليه يف املستقبل‬ (‫)جربان خليل جربان‬ Therefore, my advice to all the STUDENTALK readers is to dream big and keep working on their dream until they achieve it.

‫‪STUDENT LIFE ACTIVITIES‬‬

‫لوياك يطلق البرنامج الصيفي ‪2014‬‬ ‫اطلق لوياك افتتاح الربنامج الصيفي ‪ 2014‬وسط حضور مكثف من الطلبة‬ ‫املشاركني الذين يرتدون تي شريت لوياك االخضر وممثلي الشركات التى تقوم‬ ‫باستقبال الطلبة وتدربيهم وفريق عمل لوياك ومشرفيه ‪.‬‬ ‫بدأ احلفل بعرض فيديو توعوي تكنولوجي عن االستخدام املفرط للهواتف‬ ‫النقالة ووسائل التكنولوجيا‪.‬‬ ‫تالها كلمة فيصل الهارون مدير عام لوياك حيث قال ‪" :‬أنا فخور اليوم بأن اكون‬ ‫جزء من هذه املؤسسة التى حصلت مؤخرًا على وسام االمتياز من الدرجة‬ ‫األوىل من صاحب السمو أمري البالد وفخور أيضا أنني أعمل ضمن جمموعة من‬ ‫الشباب ذو كفاءة عالية يعملون جاهدين على نقل لوياك إىل مرحلة جديدة‪".‬‬ ‫وتخلل احلفل بالعرض الذي قدمه فريق البا " ‪ Happy Q8‬حيث قاموا من بني‬ ‫الطلبة وقدموا عرض مميز وسط تصفيق واعجاب من اجلميع ‪.‬‬ ‫تالها عرض من العجران ورابعة الهاجري يوضح ما سوف يتم يف االجتماعات‬ ‫األسبوعية القادمة ودعوا احلضور لصورة جماعية ‪.‬‬ ‫ويف نهاية احلفل اجتمع الطلبة مع ممثلي الشركات للتعرف على طبيعة‬ ‫العمل واملواعيد ليبدأو جميعا اجازة صيف مفيدة وخربة يف القطاع اخلاص‪.‬‬ ‫تالها عرض من العجران ورابعة الهاجري يوضح ما سوف يتم يف االجتماعات‬ ‫األسبوعية القادمة ودعوا احلضور لصورة جماعية ‪.‬‬ ‫ويف نهاية احلفل اجتمع الطلبة مع ممثلي الشركات للتعرف على طبيعة‬ ‫العمل واملواعيد ليبدأو جميعا اجازة صيف مفيدة وخربة يف القطاع اخلاص‪.‬‬ ‫تالها عرض من العجران ورابعة الهاجري يوضح ما سوف يتم يف االجتماعات‬ ‫األسبوعية القادمة ودعوا احلضور لصورة جماعية ‪.‬‬ ‫ويف نهاية احلفل اجتمع الطلبة مع ممثلي الشركات للتعرف على طبيعة‬ ‫العمل واملواعيد ليبدأو جميعا اجازة صيف مفيدة وخربة يف القطاع اخلاص‪.‬‬ ‫تالها عرض من العجران ورابعة الهاجري يوضح ما سوف يتم يف االجتماعات‬ ‫االسبوعية القادمة ودعوا احلضور لصورة جماعية ‪.‬‬ ‫ويف نهاية احلفل اجتمع الطلبة مع ممثلي الشركات للتعرف على طبيعة‬ ‫العمل واملواعيد ليبدأو جميعا اجازة صيف مفيدة وخربة يف القطاع اخلاص‪.‬‬

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‫حياة الطلبة أنشطة‬

AUK

The American University of Kuwait (AUK) Graduates its 9th Class Under the patronage of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad AlJaber Al-Sabah, represented by His Excellency the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce and Industry and Acting Minister of Higher Education, Dr. Abdul Mohsen Al-Medej, the American University of Kuwait (AUK) held its graduation ceremony for the Class of 2014 at the Kuwait International Fairgrounds in Mishref, where 350 students officially became AUK graduates. The ceremony was attended by Shaikha Dana Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah, Founder and Chair of AUK, along with members of the AUK Board of Trustees, Dartmouth College representatives, diplomats, dignitaries, as well as the families and friends of this year’s graduates.

GUST

MBA held entrepreneurship lecture by Dr. Robert Mauro Institute of Global Leadership Director The Gulf University for Science and Technology (GUST) MBA Program welcomed Dr. Robert M. Mauro, Director of the Institute of Global Leadership at Boston College and Director of the Irish Institute, to the university and seized the opportunity for a lecture on “Entrepreneurship within larger Organizations” for their students. Dr. Mauro presented a lecture about the “Entrepreneurship within larger Organizations” which comprised that academics, governments and policy makers, and leaders in business development have been vigorously debating entrepreneurship and innovation since the early 1970s. Emerging out of these debates, new academic disciplines, government policies and leadership and financial mechanisms were develop and deployed. During this time business schools began to offer degrees in Entrepreneurship, governments created innovation districts, and angel investors and venture capitalists began to look for the next innovative product or service at university labs and coffee shops. The majority of these debates and related practices, however, focused on the entrepreneur with a start-up innovation and idea.

GUST

wins Silver Award for QS Most Creative Corporate Institution Video The Gulf University for Science and Technology (GUST) won the Silver Award for the Most Creative Corporate Institution Video at the 4th QSMAPLE Creative Awards held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and sponsored by the Higher Colleges of Technology, UAE. The goal of the ceremony was to recognize the importance of creative and compelling designs in effective communication and brand building. The award was received by Prof. Donald Bates, GUST President and Prof. Ghassan Aouad, Vice President for Academic Affairs. The winning video was the 2013 GUST Advertising Campaign under the slogan “Wouldn’t It Be Nice.” The campaign was put together by the PR & Marketing teams at GUST: former Director of PR & Marketing, Dr. Masoud Asad, former Assistant Director of PR & Marketing, May Al-Ibrahim, Joanne AlAbduljaleel, Ibrahim Al-Mutawa, Ali Najem and Ahmad Ali.

STUDENT DIWANEYA FREE SPACE

RAMADAN IN MARYLAND MAI YACOOB AL-FARHAN,19 UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER FILM & MEDIA STUDIES

I am writing this article today from the suburbs of Hanover in the state of Maryland. It is almost my third year since I have moved to the United States. I graduated from high school with high distinctions, and later I was granted with a scholarship to study Film & Media Studies in the state of New York. After that, with time I developed a strong interest in Psychology, especially interpersonal relationships. Which made me decide doing a double major instead of sticking to a single major. It is absolutely possible to graduate with more than one Bachelor degree in your undergraduate academia, all that it takes is hard work. Given the fact that I am interested in interpersonal relationships, I started working with one of the most well-know professors in my university and became a Research Assistant at the Relationships Lab. I conducted studies, ran the laboratory and had subjects to observe and interview. Each year I spend my Ramadan in Maryland, away from New York. However, fasting in both states is about 17 hours long and this is not an exaggeration! Spending Ramadan here has a bittersweet flavor. On a spiritual level you just donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t feel anything. When you go out it looks like any other day of the year, people are eating, drinking and doing all sorts of daily activities. You will discover that this is your own battle. The

relationship here between you and your surrounding environment is far from reciprocal. You feel disconnected a lot of times to the sacredness of this month. Being half of the world away from home is a bit sour. Noting that I am not the person who misses home often, I rarely do and when this happens it indeed occurs in Ramadan. On the other hand, on a cultural level it is quiet in here. Even with having family members and friends around in the states, it is still considered as a tiny crowd of people. The gatherings are usually small and cozy, just how I like it. Moreover, I was never a fan of any big social gatherings as they were too loud for me on an individual level. When you go to the local mosque in your area, you will notice a beautiful synchrony of colors and a totally pure diverse community. Such diversity is something that you can hardly achieve when going to the mosque near your house in Kuwait. People have taken religion for granted and stopped asking themselves questions about how this religion evolved around a community of people from all sorts of different racial and ethnic backgrounds. Lastly, if my description of fasting in the states was not close to your imagination, just think about the struggle of spending a whole Ramadan without a single bite of Lgaimat!

‫‪STUDENT DIWANEYA INVESTIGATION‬‬

‫كيف أثر العمل التطوعي على حياة الطلبة؟‬ ‫تجربة طلبة لوياك في العمل التطوعي‬ ‫يعتبر العمل التطوعي رمزًا من رموز تقدم األمم‪ ،‬ومن األعمال السامية التي تخدم المجتمع‪ .‬انطلقت مؤسسة «لوياك» الغير ربحية في الكويت سنة‬ ‫‪ 2004‬لدعم الشباب الكويتي في مختلف المجاالت ومن أهمها العمل التطوعي‪ .‬وبعد أكثر من ‪ 11‬سنة استطاعت لوياك أن تستقطب عدد كبير‬ ‫من الشباب الكويتي وتصقل موهباتهم وتوفر لهم الخبرات الالزمة في كافة مجاالت الحياة‪ .‬التقت مجلة ‪ STUDENTALK‬مع عدد من طلبة لوياك‬ ‫ليتحدثوا عن تجربتهم مع المنظمة والخبرات التي اكتسبوها‪.‬‬

‫ومن جهته يعترب الطالب عبداهلل وليد العبيد أن أكرث ما مييز منظمة لوياك هو‬ ‫تعدد الربامج التطوعية يف جميع اجملاالت منها مساعدة احملتاجني فض ًال‬ ‫عن برامج التقويه اللغويه وغريها الكثري من الربامج‪.‬‬

‫عبداهلل وليد العبيد‬

‫جاسم أحمد مطر‬ ‫يثني الطالب جاسم أحمد مطر‪،‬‬ ‫تخصص حماسبة‪ ،‬كلية التجارة‪20،‬‬ ‫سنة على منظمة لوياك التي‬ ‫تتميز باألجواء العائليةاملتوفرة‬ ‫ما بني الهيئة االدارية والطلبة‬ ‫املشاركني مما يحفزنا على‬ ‫التطوع وابراز قدراتنا بشكل أكرب‪.‬‬ ‫وتابع املطر‪" :‬خالل مشاركتي مع‬ ‫لوياك ملست تواضع املشرفني‬ ‫يف التعامل مع الطلبة‪ ،‬وجميع‬ ‫هذه العوامل تساعد يف تطوير‬ ‫شخصيتي حيث اكتسبت التواضع‬ ‫والتفاهم مع اآلخرين وهذا له‬ ‫انعكاس على حياتي اليوميه سواء‬ ‫كانت يف الدراسه أو يف األعمال‬ ‫التطوعيه املستقبليه‪".‬‬

‫علي يحي شريدي‬

‫وتابع العبيد‪ " :‬تتميز لوياك باألجواء الشبابية وسهولة تعامل فريق العمل مع‬ ‫الطلبة املتطوعني‪ .‬ومن خالل لوياك متكنت من تعزيز ثقتي بنفسي فض ًال عن‬ ‫مبادرتي يف األعمال التطوعية واملبادرات االجتماعيه‪ ".‬‬

‫ويشري الطالب حممد حسني البلوشي أن منظمة لوياك تضم عدد كبري من‬ ‫األعمال اخلريية والربامج املتميزة وذلك يف أجواء متميزة‪.‬‬ ‫ويتابع البلوشي‪" :‬مشاركتي مع لوياك كان لها تأثري إيجابي ودور فعال يف‬ ‫تعزيز روح التطوع على صعيد شخصي‪".‬‬

‫حممد حسني البلوشي‬

‫ومن جهته يعترب الطالب عبد الوهاب العبيد أن لوياك تتميز بتنوع الربامج‬ ‫التطوعيه واألجواء الشبابيه وتعاملهم مع املتطوعني‪ .‬ويضيف العبيد‪،‬‬ ‫"تعلمت من لوياك التسامح وحفزت لدي حب األعمال التطوعية وتعلمت‬ ‫التواضع والتفاهم وروح التعاون‪ ,‬تعلمت االلتزام مع الناس و املواعيد‬ ‫وتكوين شخصيه بارزة‪".‬‬ ‫عبد الوهاب العبيد‬

‫ويؤكد الطالب عبداهلل حسن الشطي تخصص صيدلة‪ ،‬كلية الطب‪ 20 ،‬سنة‬ ‫أن لوياك تتميز بالبيئة الشبابية‪ ،‬ويقول‪" :‬تطوعي يف لوياك ساهم بشكل كبري‬ ‫يف تعزيز روح التعاون وزيادة التواضع‪ ،‬واستغالل الوقت وأصبحت أكرث التزامًا‬ ‫مع الناس‪".‬‬

‫ويعترب الطالب علي يحي شريدي‪،‬‬ ‫تخصص حماسبة‪ ،‬اجلامعة العربية‬ ‫املفتوحة ‪ 21‬سنة أن ما مييز لوياك‬ ‫تعدد جنسيات الناس املساهمه يف‬ ‫املنظمة من خاللبيئتها احليويه وهناك‬ ‫الكثري من الربامج املمتعه واملتنوعه‪.‬‬

‫كستني ناكيته‬

‫عبداهلل حسن الشطي‬

‫وتؤكد الطالبة كستني ناكيته أن لوياك‬ ‫حتقق املساواة بني جميع املتطوعني‬ ‫واألجواء الشبابية وتنوع الربامج جميعها‬ ‫عوامل تساعد يف جذب عدد كبري من‬ ‫الطلبة‪ ،‬وتقول ناكيته أنها اكتسبت خالل‬ ‫جتربتها يف لوياك العمل باحرتاف وحب‬ ‫التطوع وااللتزام باملواعيد‪.‬‬ ‫‪36‬‬

MAKING KUWAIT PROUD LOCAL BUSINESS

KUWAITI LOCAL BUSINESS

CONNECT²

THE WINNER OF THE MOST INNOVATIVE PRODUCT 2014 IN INJAZ A business that solves problems and improves the society is a one of a kind business. STUDENTALK presents to you Connect², a company that constitutes of High school students who created a device from scratch for the aurally and speech impaired children. As sign language is not widely learned by our community, the device helps anyone to communicate with the aurally and speech impaired children. Also, Connect² won the Most Innovative Product in 2014 in the INJAZ competition. 38

Why did you come up with a deceive for the aurally and speech impaired children? At first we were trying to find a way to give back to the community. We tried to find out what the community was lacking, and we noticed the lack of communication between the aurally and speech impaired and our society. After detailed research, we found out that the aurally and speech impaired are the most people who find it hard to communicate with us and we are neglecting them by not learning sign language. Hence our name Connect². We want to connect the aurally and speech impaired with our society using our product.

‫فخر الكويت مشاريع محلية‬

How can the public benefit from the Connect 2? The public benefits from our product by getting an opportunity to communicate easily with the aurally and speech impaired children. In this essence, children would feel more comfortable to communicate with the public.

How did INJAZ contribute to aiding you with the project? INJAZ helped us start our company financially by providing us stocks that people can buy to contribute to the capital of the company. They gave us the chance to experience the business world, and how a real company works. Also they gave us the biggest opportunity which is to change our society for the better.

How did the President manage the group? As the president I had to be strict even though most of them were my friends. Social media was a big help we’ve created a group to help us communicate, gradually improve our product and manage the group’s attendance. At the end of the day, I did not need to be very strict with my teammates since everyone was already motivated by the idea of our product.

As a Vice President, in what ways did you manage the activities within the group? Managing the activities was not as hard as it sounds. There’s marketing, finance, public relations, human resources, production, the work was divided fairly. Since the product was produced in China, it may seem like the pressure and load was all on the production team. However, with all the other members and departments giving their full energy and motivation, the work was divided evenly.

As a PR coordinator, what were the marketing and PR activities conducted in order to inform the public about Connect 2? As the PR manager, I had to ensure that our company had places to visit, people to talk to, and events to participate in. We started informing the public about our company using the strongest and most efficient marketing strategy used in Kuwait which is word of mouth. We told everyone we know and made sure they spread the word. We set up Social Media accounts on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to interact with the public. Additionally, we have a 24 hour hotline that is available for anyone that has any questions or concerns. We had the privilege of participating in P2BK, and a chance to speak about our company on their stage for more publicity. Also, INJAZ provided us a booth in Marina Mall bridge where more people learned about what Connect² offers. Because our products targeted audience is the aurally and speech impaired kids, we visited their schools to talk to them about our product and get their feedback on it. Not only did we visit the children but we also visited the older generations institutions to get more feedback about our product.

Are you planning on creating a business for Connect 2 after your participation in INJAZ? Starting our business through INJAZ made us think, are we doing this just for the competition or is this a lifelong company? We are planning to go way beyond competitions on making Connect2 a company that all hearing and speech impaired children depend on. Our vision is to spread our creation and make our device the best for that all hearing and speech impaired children need.

MAKING KUWAIT PROUD LOCAL BUSINESS

KUWAITI LOCAL BUSINESS

ACK STUDENTS

WIN INJAZ COMPETITION WITH

“SKRAAB”

STUDENTALK Magazine extends its warm congratulations to the ACK students for winning the “Best Company in 2014” title in the INJAZ Competition. Transforming car parts to useful and creative home furniture makes “Skraab,” their business project, not only unique and creative but also environmental friendly. We interviewed the President, Ali Al-Saleh, in order to know the success story for “Skraab.”Al-Saleh mentioned how he managed a team of 25 diversified members, the strong elements of “Skraab” and how it will penetrate the Kuwaiti market.

‫فخر الكويت مشاريع محلية‬

How did you come up with the idea of transforming car parts into home furniture? Actually our initial idea for the INJAZ project wasn’t “Skraab” nor was it our second or third. It was actually our plan D. After countless debates on what to pick for our business project one of my classmates, Mohammed Al-Kazemi, suggested designing recycled furniture, which was not widely accepted amongst our other classmates. After tweaking the idea, narrowing our target market and showing the rest of the class some actual products, we all agreed to pick the transformation of car parts to furniture as our business idea for INJAZ.

In what ways did you manage the team members? At first it was a bit of a chaotic experience handling a team of 25 members. Moreover, given the diversity amongst the team, I had to figure out ways to encourage communication and build an effective workplace culture amongst us. The best way for this, was to get everyone involved with creating a piece of furniture, especially the girls and team members outside of the production department. This method resulted in a strong team effort and a much needed unity that lead us to our success.

What are the elements that made “Skraab” a successful business? In my opinion, the elements that made “Skraab” a very successful business is that all our products are hand-made and designed by Kuwaiti university students. We tend to not repeat the same designs in order accentuate the uniqueness of the products. Also, we deliver to all locations in Kuwait.

Do you think it will be difficult for “Skraab” to penetrate into the furniture market given a culture that appreciates high-end quality brands? No not at all! As I said one of the key elements of “Skraab” is that it is unique and our pieces are never repeated. We agree that the culture here appreciates high-end quality brands, but they also have an appreciation for “one of a kind” products. That’s exactly what “Skraab” provides to its customers.

In what ways did INJAZ contribute to the success of the project? We are very thankful for INJAZ because they gave us the opportunity to actually start and run a business instead of just thinking about it.

What are your future plans for “Skraab”? After the INJAZ project all companies are required to liquidate their business as we have done. However, Mohammed Al-Kazmi and I have decided to continue further with the business. We recently started up our website, which will be fully functional by August 2014. We have orders coming up from our neighboring G.C.C countries and we look to opening a “Skraab” store before the end of 2014.

What advice would you give to university students who are eager to start their own business? “If you fell down yesterday, stand up today.” - H.G. Wells This quote got me through the difficult times during our project. Therefore, my advice to anyone wanting to start his/her own business, it is not to be afraid of failure and to learn from it with no regrets.

MAKING KUWAIT PROUD

DR. MYTRIS MIXON INSPIRING STORYTELLING IN KUWAIT

After inspiring teenagers to express their stories in several countries around the world, Dr. Mytris Mixon is caring this project to Kuwait. Dr. Mixon does not only encourage students to express their true selves, it a method for students to speak, listen and write which increases their English linguistic abilities through comprehension, role play and discussion. To know Dr. Mixon’s story, here is an interview by Injy Refaie.

Tell me a little about yourself. I’ve lived in San Francisco for the past 20 years and I have also lived in New York City and many other places including countries in Europe, but I’m from Louisiana and it is very different. I am currently teaching in the University of San Francisco and I am lucky that I am able to take a semester off and being able to do something like this program!

You are also a storyteller? The purpose is to get stories from teenagers about experiences in life – stories of something that has happened to them or they know about. It can be very small stories and what is great about this is that we use these stories and we put them all in a book. We’re also asking for folktales as well. They get to speak, listen, and write. This helps in comprehension, role play, and discussion. We could have lectured, but when you begin a sentence with “let me tell you a story”, students are likely to be more responsive.

What inspired this idea? It was actually an inspiration from someone in Russia with the idea, but since then, I’ve done it in Nepal last year where we got the students to write stories about anything that comes to mind – their names, reforestation in a village, a friendship that didn’t last, rekindled friendships, etc. The inspiration comes from finding material that can appeal to teenage readers and getting them to write it down and express their opinions. I always ask the teachers here not to correct them because sometimes teachers can get overzealous and might make it sound like a teacher’s story and this isn’t what we want.

In how many countries have you implemented this project? This is my 78th country to visit! I have lived in 8 countries for over six months. However, I’ve done this project in four countries; Nepal, Russia, El Salvador, and Kazakhstan, But I am hoping to keep going and doing it in as many countries as we can. In Peru, we collected folktales.

How much importance do you place on ESL? I support the English language training in the GCC. I came here to work with both Kuwaiti students and teachers in public schools for this two year program ages 13 to 15 implemented by our partner AmidEast. The students involved in it would go to AmidEast for afternoon English classes. In addition to the classes, the embassy comes up with activities for them to engage with us through the storytelling.

What are some of the strategies used for teaching ESL? One of my favorite writing activities is what I call “nonstop” writing, in which students write for 10 minutes every day when they first come in about a subject that they know a lot about so they don’t have to think a lot; they just write.

How is your visit to Kuwait? I came to Kuwait as part of a free country program supported by the U.S Department of State to work on storytelling with the youth audience in the GCC. We want to expand our cooperation with the Public Authority of Applied Education and Training as well as our local partner AmidEast and so, along with storytelling, we offer teacher training and development to teaching English in the public school system. I love Kuwait, its people and the food! I want people to collect the cultural values of the gulf in those stories. Also, I’d like to see what people who aren’t Kuwaiti, but have lived in Kuwait have to say as well. I am eager to deliver and the biggest side effect that we get is that we learn so much from those experiences!

The purpose is to get stories from teenagers about experiences in life

MAKING KUWAIT PROUD

ALI ABDULWAHAB AL-MUTAWA EMPOWERING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FOR THEIR BUSINESS Passing the knowledge to the next generation is one way to ensure their success. Oday Samad, the Ali Abdulwahab Al Mutawa representative, mentored six high school students to work on their business plan for six months in the Pin2 Challenge annual competition. They did not only work together to construct a successful business plan for Solar Energy Panels, but they also won the competition. To know more about the students’ and mentor’s experiences, keep reading this fruitful interview by STUDENTALK Magazine.

How did you work as a team to develop a business plan in six months? It was all a matter of juggling our time, and we were really excited about the prize! We had to go through four rigorous phases and there were many times we thought we were going to fail miserably. What made matters harder, we were randomly grouped by our school. In the end, we realized that it actually helped – as everybody brought their own strengths and abilities together. We even created Facebook and Whatsapp groups to communicate easily.

Why did you decide to focus on Solar Energy Panels as part of your business? We were keen on solar energy when we started the project because we knew that Kuwait is an ideal place to start a solar energy project since Kuwait has a large average time of daylight. Our project was not only based on solar energy panels, but particularly on batteries as a form of “collecting energy.” If Kuwait adopted this idea, it could potentially be sold to regional and international countries. The project is environmentally-friendly, sustainable, and cost-efficient in the long-term.

Other than the educational side, what other aspects did you learn through the Pin2 Challenge? How to think realistically since school works with theory. We spoke with established solar companies to set actual and reasonable prices. After that we realized, “Woah this is a lot of money… this is no joke!” We learned one cannot be lavish with spending in the business field. Our mentor, Oday, helped us with realistic thinking. He would always look into intricate details that we didn’t realize. He was actually the one that made us call the companies in order to obtain quotations!

Do you think you are going to work on this project after your high school graduation? Yes, definitely! We hope we can approach the Kuwaiti government with our idea and get their support to make this project come to life. We are also thinking of approaching solar companies all over the world to gain support in this kind of project. But that’s all after university, of course!

Mentor Questions: What necessary tools did you provide for the students in order to complete their business plan? Before I started with the students, the first question I asked myself is what would I want from my mentor if I were one of them? I had wished that there were these kinds of opportunities when I was in their age, so I tried to focus on both the technical and business experience as well as provide moral support.

In what ways were you involved with the students? “Sometimes it falls upon a generation to be great. You can be that great generation.” – Nelson Mandella. It goes both ways – either the mentors stepping up to help these students reach their goals or the students that were dedicated enough to go through this journey in the last six months. I wanted to be a driving force for the students. I wanted to push them. I am sure they might have hated me at times, especially when I called on lots of meetings. I think now they realized how much they’ve learned and grown through this experience.

After this experience, do you think that the students are prepared for the university business experience? Without a doubt! They started this project with a love for work and learning. I look at them now, and I believe they are way ahead of their peers because they have a real-life project and this experience tucked nicely under their belt.

How were you able to integrate your experience from Ali Abdulwahab Al Mutawa Commercial Co. (AAW) within the students’ experience? AAW has eight diverse business lines that operate in different ways I tried to integrate examples from AAW’s own operations. My personal experience is in Economics and Auditing, and so I would pinpoint areas I knew they needed to think about or work on. For example, I asked them: “What happens when it gets dusty?” They needed to figure out a way to maintain a clean solar energy plant because the accumulation of dust would have affected the results. This is when they included a robotic brush to clean their plant on a regular basis.

MAKING KUWAIT PROUD VOLUNTEER WORK

VOLUNTEER WORK

REEM AL-NASSRALLAH TOO MUCH VOLUNTEER WORK IS NEVER TOO MUCH!

Volunteer work is a way for people to give back to their community. While doing so, you build your character, create connections and unify your volunteering team with the community. Thus, too much volunteer work is never too much. A person who exemplifies such statement is Reem Al-Nassarallah, an English Literature student at GUST. After working with LoYAC, KACCH and Al-Kout Group, Nassarallah formed the Volunteer Club at GUST under the supervision of Professor Janet Testerman. The club not only created activities on campus, they also collaborated with other organizations such as Al Nowair and Operation Hope. For a detailed insight into their outstanding work, here is an interview with the Founder and President of the Volunteer Club.

What was your underlying motivation to start the Volunteer Club at GUST? It started when I took Business Writing Classes with Professor Janet Testerman. She asked all students to write their resumes and include at least one volunteering activity. Upon studying my resume which included several volunteering activities, she encouraged me to start the Volunteering Club.

‫الكويت العمل التطويعي‬ ‫فخر‬

What are your previous establishments on campus and off campus?

As the president, how do you manage the other students who are working at the Volunteer Club?

I have participated in several organizations within different fields of volunteering. With LoYAC, I participated in the “Service is My Joy” Program, which included organizing events that provide entertainment for children with special needs. I also enjoyed helping children with special needs by participating at the Al-Kharafi Activity Kids Center. In addition, I volunteered with Spread the Passion by organizing the opening ceremony for KACCH Hospital which included managing kids from different schools. Moreover, in Al- Kout Group, I volunteered by organizing their annual

To manage a group of people, you must form a strong team. A strong team will never be formed unless they have one goal. Our goal is provide the best volunteering services. Each person has skills and they should use it towards that one goal. My job was to lead, manage and guide the group to achieve that aim.

February National Day Campaign “‫”احتفل و خلها نظيفة‬.

Did you ever think of collaborating with charitable or international organizations? Which ones do you prefer? It is important to collaborate with other charitable organizations as they are the leaders in enriching the passion for volunteer work within individuals. The Volunteer Club worked with AlNuwair by helping to organize the first conference about positivity in the Gulf Region, “Think, Work, Live Positive. In addition, we worked with Operation Hope “Winter Warmth Campaign.” We volunteered by packing over 2,261 bags that included gloves, socks, hat and a scarf to street cleaners across Kuwait.

How much has the Volunteer Club accomplished since its beginning of the year plan? We have accomplished almost all of your planned events. We tried to diversify our volunteering experiences. We have achieved several trips to places such as the elderly home along with beach cleaning. The cherry on top of the Volunteering Club was organizing the opening ceremony for the project “Kuwaitis and We’ll be Remembered” which is an educational initiative for Kuwaiti citizens to showcase remarkable people and their achievements within our community.

What are your future events for GUST’s upcoming school year? Inshallah, I will be graduating this semester from GUST. I do not think my love for volunteering or the Volunteer Club will end there. I’ll be an honorary member for the club next year.

‫‪MAKING KUWAIT PROUD VOLUNTEER WORK‬‬ ‫ ‬

‫حملة «جود» من «الماجود»‬ ‫حملة “جود” هي مبادرة شبابية برعاية استيراتيجية مع وزارة الدولة‬ ‫لشؤون الشباب وتم اختيار اسم الحملة “جود” من الماجود لما يحمله‬ ‫االسم من معنى عريق فى األمثال الكويتية العريقة ويحمل معنى قيم‬ ‫من العطاء والكرم‪.‬‬ ‫ماهي فكرة حملة “جود” من الماجود؟‬ ‫فكرة احلملة هي توزيع ‪ 6000‬وجبة متوينية على حمافظات الكويت الستة خالل‬ ‫شهر رمضان املبارك باشراف وتنفيذ كامل لشباب الكويت مع انضمام ‪600‬‬ ‫شاب للعمل التطوعي‪.‬‬ ‫كيف يمكن للشباب االلتحاق في الحملة؟‬ ‫سوف يتم تسويق فكرة احلملة من خالل شبكات التواصل االجتماعي وانتشار‬ ‫بوثات تسويقية يف اجلمعيات التعاونية وعدد من اجلامعات منها كلية‬ ‫الهندسة و البرتول‪ ،‬والكلية اإلدارية‪ ،‬وجامعة اخلليج للعلوم والتكنولوجيا‪،‬‬ ‫وجامعة الشرق األوسط األمريكية‪ .‬ومن يرغب بالتطوع االلتحاق باحلملة‪،‬‬ ‫ميكنه متابعتنا من خالل برامج التواصل االجتماعي اخلاصة باملشروع وميكنه‬ ‫التسجيل عن طريق مراسلتنا بياناته يف موقع مشروع معًا أو االتصال على‬ ‫اخلط الساخن للمشروع‪.‬‬ ‫ما هو الهدف من حملة “جود”؟‬ ‫هدفنا من حملة "جود" من املاجود هو جذب شريحة الشباب للعمل التطوعي‪،‬‬ ‫وترسيخ العمل التطوعى على القيم الثابتة والهوية اإلنسانية الكرمية وتسليط‬ ‫الضوء االعالمي على نشاط الشباب التطوعي كنموذج ايجابى وفعال يف‬ ‫اجملتمع‪.‬‬ ‫متى ستنطلق الحملة؟‬ ‫انطلقت احلملة مع بداية شهر رمضان وسيتم توزيع الوجبات التنموية يف‬ ‫يومي اخلميس واجلمعة من كل أسبوع يف شهر رمضان والذي يصادف يف‬ ‫‪ 3‬و ‪ 4‬يوليو و‪ 24‬و ‪ 25‬يوليو‪.‬‬ ‫أين ستكون مراكز تجمع المتطوعين الستالم الوجبات التموينية ؟‬ ‫سيكون التجمع يف أحد اجلمعيات التعاونية يف كل حمافظة من احملافظات‬ ‫الستة‪ ،‬وسيتم تسليم الوجبات وسينطلق بها املتطوعون بهدف توزيعها على‬ ‫األماكن و األسر التي سبق حتديدها لهم‪.‬‬ ‫هل سيرافق الشباب شخصيات معينة؟‬ ‫سيتم دعوة شخصيات عامة لها جمهوها من الشباب ملرافقتهم يف تنفيذ‬ ‫احلملة لتعزيز ثقافة التكامل ونشر اخلري‪.‬‬ ‫ما هو دور وزارة الدولة لشؤون الشباب في مبادرة “جود”؟‬ ‫من األهداف الرئيسية التي تقوم عليها وزارة الدولة لشؤون الشباب هي تقدمي‬ ‫العون ومساعدة وتشجيع الشباب للقيام بعمل تطوعي ضمن أجواء ذات قيم‬ ‫وأسس صحيحة لتثمر أعمالهم على مستوى الكويت دور وزارة الشباب يف حملة‬ ‫“جود” أنها تقدم لنا الدعم املادي واملتابعة والتنسيق وتسهيل اإلجراءات فهي‬ ‫حتقق الدور احلقيقي للشريك االسترياتيجي يف العمل التطوعي‪.‬‬

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SOCIAL DIWANEYA TIPS FOR BETTER YOU

Tips for Dieting During Ramadan Ramadan Kareem to all our beloved STUDENTALK Readers. It is the Holly Month were we reconnect to our spirituality, our families and our community. However, some people look forward to Ramadan to lose weight. You would be surprised that people tend to gain weight during Ramadan though the fasting hours are longer in the summer. To prevent this dilemma over the course of 30-days fasting, here are STUDENTALK’s Tips for Ramadan

1 Don’t Eat Feasts. After long hours of being hungry, everyone tends to break their fast with a meal filled with deeply fried and fatty foods. However, this is very unhealthy. As your food intake lessens during the day, your body stores more food due to its food deprivation. Therefore, it is better to break your fast with liquids, resort to water and fresh juices. Also, breaking your fast with dates would be a healthy way to gain more energy. Increase your dosage of vegetables and proteins to avoid indigestion after eating and it will help in keeping you hydrated during the day 2

A Light Meal at Dawn. Just because this is the last meal of the day for you, eating a heavy meal is not going to aid in keeping you full during fasting hours. Instead your body will be expecting heavy meal in no time. Eating food that is rich in fiber with carbohydrates at night is actually more muscle-sparing and fat burning than having a larger breakfast.

Training While Fasting = Myth. Many of you have heard that the best time to go to the gym is an hour or two before breaking your fast, don’t do it! The dehydration increases risk of injury and will inhibit performance and recovery. It is much better to train at night, 3 times a week with low-moderate intensity workout.

Stay Hydrated. Your goal between breaking your fasting to fasting is to 2.5 liters of water. Staying hydrated is imperative as this month fasting hours will be longer than usual.

Don’t Do Cardio. The importance of cardio lies in losing more calories. As your calorie intake is decreased during the Holy month of Ramadan, it is better to stick with muscle building. Do not run yourself to the ground and sweat a lot. Keep in mind that the point of training is to keep you stronger during Ramadan.

Feed Your Soul. It’s time to stay connected to your spirituality. This does not only involve praying for spirituality can be regained through doing good deeds for others. Start with your family and friends, help those who are need, whether physically, financially or emotionally. There are several nonprofit organizations that need volunteers. Sleeping for long hours is not healthy mentally or physically, try to engage is other activities at least to keep you distracting from being hungry or thirsty. Ramadan is a month with magical spirit. Many will be worried about the long hour summer days, however, there are several beautiful aspects that make up for them. Family gathering together to break their fasts, friends eating desserts together at the Diwaniya, and giving back to society. One month, once a year, cherish every moment of it. Ramadan Kareem STUDENTALK Readers!

FEATURE FASHION

CAROLL, A SINCERE BRAND

The brand Caroll has the taste for quality and elegance. Capable of reinventing itself continuously, Caroll creates a special place in the heart of women’s dressing rooms. More than anyone, they know how to mix the chic style with a modern and sensual style. Caroll’s aim is to make women even more beautiful while maintaining their own identity: Known for the quality of its products as well as their impeccable cuts, the brand has a great reputation and the capability of understanding what women really want! 1960 : A story of pullovers The creators of the brand, Raphaël Lévy and Joseph Bigio had an image on their minds of a beautiful woman, free, sensual and lively. A woman that feels confident in herself and also wants to be in the clothes that she wears. The first boutique opened in 1963 in Paris with a collection that was entirely composed of knitted articles. From ultra-feminine light pullovers to warm and enveloping cardigans, Caroll knitted itself into the lives of women.

1980 : The uprising of the brand Caroll launches a dynamic and modern ready-to-wear line. When women asserted themselves in a professional environment the brand followed their wishes. The Caroll woman embraces every collection. With Square shoulders and belted jackets, they cultivated elegance, audacity, and are the proof of a relaxed mood with spirit. The brand encapsulated, the essence of this flamboyant period and takes to the stand with freedom and impertinence: “Does my Jules have a Jules? I will buy myself a Caroll.”

1990 : In the heart of women’s lives The time is changing and subsiding, woman are finding a balance between family and working life. Caroll evolves towards a collection that mixes the two categories, in order to accompany women in their journey. Their communication evolves towards a less impertinent tone, which promotes positivism, carelessness and friendliness: “It’s a beautiful day, every day”.

‫تغطية خاصة موضة‬

2000 : An impertinent fashion sense “Elegance with a twist”, Caroll has defined its style. Th e brand cultivates an allure, an a certain shift with a touch of impertinence: the true chic is to never take oneself too seriously. The brand launches an accessory line that completes the looks with a touch of sensuality, sexiness or simply casualness, according to ones personality and the wishes of every woman. Season after season, certain accessories have become indispensible must-haves.

2010: New stylistic direction, a new campaign Caroll enjoys reinventing important classics with elegance and modernity for an allure that translates an “effortless chic”. The brand creates a wardrobe that is ‘intelligent and chameleon-like’, in which every article can be mixed and matched, and overlap according to ones mood and the occasion. The clothes reveal every essence of a woman, and it every moment, Caroll accompanies women in their every day lives. Caroll launches their new advertising campaign, produced by Zoé Cassavetes, focused around this daily complicity that is incarnated by women. A specific concept, attributable and differentiating: “24 hours in the day and the life of a woman”.

2013: Sienna Miller becomes the 1st muse of the brand A new step for Caroll: the brand aspires to be more aspirationnal Chic and sensual, the English it-girl becomes the very first muse of Caroll in Europe for Spring Summer 2013 collection. An advertising campaign hugely relayed on the French press who loved the idea that an easy chic brand with so french codes joins together with one of the most fashionable it girls of those last years.

The ‘boutique’ concept A new ‘boutique’ concept was thought up by a talented young designer, Rodolphe Parente, (ex-collaborator of Andrée Putman). Well thought of work, combining elegance and precision, which has attracted the attention of numerous critics of the design world and the feminine press. For Caroll, he has created a bright universe, at the same time, warm and modern, which marries together light wood, white glossy furniture, polished concrete and stylish objects.

Dagher & Hinnawi brings CAROLL, the ultimate French brand, for the first time in Kuwait and GCC. To continue our latest fashion for caroll please follows: Caroll Kuwait @carollkuwait Kuwait store location: The Avenues, phase 1, floor 1 Tel.: 222597128

‫‪FEATURE UNIVERSITIES‬‬

‫تصميم الحرم الجامعي‬ ‫إن تصميم املباين يف احلرم اجلامعي جلامعة الشرق األوسط األمريكية يحاكي رؤيتها‬ ‫وفلسفتها التعليمية التي تعكس إهتمامها باجلانب األكادميي التعليمي والرتبوي من‬ ‫جهة‪ ،‬والذي متثل بتوفري اخملتربات الالزمة‪ ،‬وجتهيزها بأحدث التقنيات من برجميات‬ ‫وأجهزة ومعدات والتي متكن طالبها من تطبيق التجارب العملية املتعلقة باملواضيع‬ ‫التي ترتبط بشكل مباشر بالتخصصات املتعددة املطروحة يف اجلامعة‪ ،‬وأيضا‬ ‫توفري سلسلة من القاعات الدراسية املصممة للعمل باملشاريع اجلماعية واألبحاث‬ ‫وغريها من املهمات العلمية األخرى‪ .‬باإلضافة إىل اهتمام اجلامعة باجلانب الرياضي‬ ‫وباألنشطة الرياضية من جهة أخرى‪ ،‬حيث حرصت اجلامعة على إنشاء مبنى رياضي‬ ‫ضخم بحجمه وإمكاناته‪ ،‬يحتوي على صالة من أكرب الصاالت الرياضية املغلقة‪ ،‬وهي‬ ‫مبواصفات قياسية عاملية جتمع رياضات خمتلفة مثل كرة السلة‪ -‬كرة القدم‪ -‬كرة‬ ‫الطائرة‪ ،‬باإلضافة إىل مالعب اسكواش باملواصفات القياسية العاملية‪ .‬كما يحتوي‬ ‫املبنى الرياضي على أندية رياضية فخمة و جمهزة بأحدث األجهزة والتقنيات‬ ‫واملعدات الرياضية‪ ،‬و مدربني خمتصني ملتابعة تدريبات اللياقة البدنية لكل من‬ ‫الطلبة واملوظفني‪ ،‬هذا باإلضافة إىل إلتزامها مبعايري الصحة والسالمة يف منشآتها‬ ‫الرياضية‪ .‬وجتدر اإلشارة بأن احلرم اجلامعي جلامعة الشرق األوسط األمريكية يحتوي‬ ‫أيضا على مالعب خارجية‪ ،‬والتي صممت طبقا للمعايري االعاملية ومنها ملعب كرة‬ ‫القدم‪ ،‬حيث أنه امللعب الوحيد يف الكويت على مستوى األندية الرياضية واجلامعات‬ ‫احلاصل على شهادة أعلى مقاييس اإلعتماد واجلودة العاملية( )�‪FIFA star 2 Cer‬‬ ‫‪ ،)tificate‬وذلك من قبل منظمة اإلحتاد الدويل لكرة القدم ‪ ،FIFA‬ويعد هذا التصنيف‬ ‫األعلى بني درجات التصنيف العاملي الذي يعطى من قبل اإلحتاد الدويل لكرة القدم‬ ‫‪ . FIFA‬كما أنه حماط مبضمار لسباق اجلري بطول ‪ 400‬مرت طويل والذي مت تنفيذه‬ ‫باستخدام أجود املواد املعتمدة من اإلحتاد الدويل أللعاب القوى‪ ،‬وقد مت إنشاء هذا‬ ‫امللعب ليتسع لقرابة ‪ 3700‬متفرج على مدرجاته‪ ،‬هذا باإلضافة إىل مالعب كرة سلة‬ ‫ومالعب كرة طائرة‪ ،‬باإلضافة إىل مضمار بطول ‪ 825‬مرت طويل خمصص ملمارسة‬ ‫رياضة ورياضة ركوب الدراجات الهوائية‪ .‬إن اهتمام جامعة الشرق األوسط األمريكية‬ ‫باجلانب الرياضي و باألنشطة الرياضية بشكل عام هو انطالقا من حرصها على بناء‬ ‫شخصية الطالب وتطوير مهارات القيادة لديه‪ ،‬كما أن األنشطة الرياضة تسهم‬ ‫يف صنع طلبة جمتهدين بفكرهم وعقولهم‪ ،‬متمتعني بصحة أبدانهم‪ .‬باإلضافة إىل‬ ‫دورها يف تعزيز روح التنافس والروح اإليجابية فيما بني الطلبة‪ ،‬و تقوية مهاراتهم يف‬ ‫الرتكيز واإلنضباط الذاتي وحتملهم املسؤولية والنظام والصرب‪ ،‬وكل هذه الصفات‬ ‫جمتمعة هي صفات إيجابية مثمرة تعود بالنفع على الطلبة‪ ،‬وتسهم يف إنشاء جيل‬ ‫من القادة الذين يتمتعون بشخصية متوازنة ومنضبطة‪ ،‬حترتم القوانني‪ ،‬قادرة على‬ ‫إدارة خمتلف شؤون احلياة اإلجتماعية واملهنية واإلحرتافية بنجاح وتفان‪.‬‬

‫األنشطة الطالبية‬ ‫إن األنشطة الطالبية هي أحد أهم األدوات التي تسعى من خاللها ‪ A.U.M‬إىل تطوير‬ ‫املهارات القيادية والقدرات الشخصية والسلوكية للطالب باإلضافة إىل إعطائهم‬ ‫فرصة للتدريب على تطوير مهاراتهم القيادية والتنظيمية‪ ،‬وتنمية مواهبهم‪ ،‬وصقل‬ ‫شخصياتهم بصورة عامة‪ ،‬و متثل األندية الطالبية إحدى أهم الوسائل واألدوات التي‬ ‫يقوم الطلبة من خاللها باملشاركة بالعديد من الفعاليات يف جماالت عدة سواء‬ ‫أكادميية أو غري أكادميية‪ ،‬ينشئ هذه األندية الطالب الذين يتشاركون يف الهوايات‬ ‫واملواهب واإلمكانيات‪ ،‬ومن أهداف هذه األندية الطالبية‪:‬‬ ‫• إشراك الطالب يف األنشطة املتصلة بهوايامت ومواهبهم وميولهم‪ ،‬لتنمية‬ ‫إمكاناتهم وحتفيز قدراتهم اإلبداعية‪.‬‬ ‫• تطوير مهارات التواصل بني الطلبة‪ ،‬والعادات والسلوكيات اإليجابية‪ ،‬كاملشاركة‬ ‫والعمل ضمن فريق وحتمل املسؤولية واإلنضباط‪.‬‬ ‫• تنمية املهارات الفردية لدى الطلبة‪.‬‬ ‫• تطوير مهارات القيادة‪ ،‬وإدارة الفريق‪.‬‬ ‫• دمج املعرفة النظرية مع مواقف احلياة احلقيقية‪.‬‬ ‫إن جامعة الشرق األوسط األمريكية هي حالة جناح متميزة حتققت بالفعل‪ ،‬تسعى‬ ‫بخطى ثابتة ومدروسة لتحقيق رسالتها والتي تؤكد على العالقة الوثيقة بني اكتساب‬ ‫املعارف األكادميية جنبًا إىل جنب مع تطوير املهارات القيادية والشخصية والسلوكيات‬ ‫اإلحرتافية واملوضوعية‪ ،‬حيث أنهما يكمالن بعضهما البعض وبدونهما معًا التكتمل‬ ‫الدورة املعرفية‪.‬‬

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‫تغطية خاصة جامعات‬

‫جامعة الشرق األوسط‬ ‫األمريكية‬ ‫رسالتنا‪:‬‬ ‫تهدف رسالة ‪ A.U.M‬إىل خلق بيئة تعليمية رصينة تؤسس جيال من القادة امللتزمني‬ ‫بثقافة اجملتمع وسلوكيات اإلحرتاف العاملية‪ ،‬يستمتعون بالتعلم ويدركون بأن التعلم‬ ‫زخما مع تراكم‬ ‫عملية مستمرة ال تقف عند مرحلة احلصول على الشهادة بل تزداد ً‬ ‫اخلربات واملسئوليات‪.‬‬ ‫وليتحقق ذلك سيكون املتعلم يف ‪ A.U.M‬هو حمـور العمليــة التعليميـة (‪Learner‬‬ ‫‪ ،)Centered Approach‬وستكون عمليات بناء الشخصية وتطوير مهارات التفكري‬ ‫اإلبداعي اإلنتقادي املستقل هي لب فلسفة ‪ A.U.M‬التعليمية‪ .‬مع التأكيد على أن‬ ‫عملية حتصيل املعارف النظرية يجب أن يصاحبها متكني املتعلم من تطبيقها يف‬ ‫أرض الواقع‪ ،‬وليجني ثمارها يف احلياة املهنية والشخصية‪.‬‬ ‫انطالقة ‪:AUM‬‬ ‫لقد بدأت جامعة الشرق األوسط األمريكية باستقبال طلبتها يف العام ‪ ،2008‬ولقد‬ ‫متكنت خالل السنوات القليلة املاضية من استقطاب أعداد كبرية من الطلبة‬ ‫املتميزين واملتفوقني يف كلياتها‪ ،‬كما متكنت اجلامعة من تعيني جهاز إداري‬ ‫وأكادميي حمرتف‪ ،‬قادر على استخدام أفضل املعايري اإلحرتافية واملمارسات‬ ‫احلديثة يف التدريس‪ ،‬وتطبيقها داخل القاعات الدراسية‪ .‬إن قدرة اجلامعة على‬ ‫حتقيق اجلودة يف هذه الفرتة الوجيزة‪ ،‬ترجع إىل منهجيتها التي تخضع للمراجعة‬ ‫املستمرة بهدف تطويرها وتعزيز أدائها‪ ،‬ولقد شهد للجامعة جملس اجلامعات‬ ‫اخلاصة املوقر من خالل اإلعتماد األكادميي الذي منح لها من الفئة العليا ملدة أربع‬ ‫سنوات‪.‬‬ ‫‪55‬‬

‫كليات الجامعة وتخصصاتها‪:‬‬ ‫تضم جامعة الشرق األوسط األمريكية حاليا كال من كليتي الهندسة والتكنولوجيا‪،‬‬ ‫وكلية إدارة األعمال‪ ،‬وفيما يلي قائمة بالتخصصات التي تطرحها كل من الكليتني‪:‬‬ ‫‪ .1‬تخصصات كلية الهندسة والتكنولوجيا‪:‬‬ ‫• تخصص الهندسة الصناعية‬ ‫• تخصص هندسة الكمبيوتر‬ ‫• تخصص الهندسة الكهربائية‬ ‫• تخصص نظم وتقنية املعلومات‬ ‫• تخصص اإلتصاالت والشبكات‬ ‫وهنا جتدر اإلشارة بأن بناء كلية هندسة متكاملة ومتميزة هو من ضمن أولويات‬ ‫اجلامعة اإلسرتاتيجية‪ ،‬لذا وانطالقا من حتقيق التكامل املنشود يف كلية الهندسة‪،‬‬ ‫فلقد قامت اجلامعة على استحداث تخصص الهندسة الكهربائية يف العام‬ ‫األكادميي ‪ ،2013-2014‬وهي البداية التي ستمكن اجلامعة من بناء كلية هندسة‬ ‫متكاملة‪ ،‬قادرة على إستيعاب الطلب املتزايد من خريجي الثانوية املؤهلني يف‬ ‫هذه التخصصات‪ ،‬لسد إحتياجات سوق العمل من الكوادر الهندسية املؤهلة‪ ،‬وهذا‬ ‫يتماشى مع خطة التطوير اإلسرتاتيجية لكلية الهندسة‪ ،‬للمنافسة على مستوى‬ ‫عاملي يف جماالت الهندسة والتكنولوجيا‪ ،‬خصوصا من خالل العالقة الوثيقة مع‬ ‫اجلامعة الزميلة بوردو‪ ،‬هذا وسيتم فتح تخصصات جديدة قريبا‪.‬‬ ‫‪ .2‬تخصصات كلية إدارة األعمال وهي‪:‬‬ ‫• تخصص احملاسبة‬ ‫• تخصص التمويل‬ ‫• تخصص التسويق‬ ‫• تخصص إدارة نظم املعلومات‬ ‫• تخصص إدارة املوارد البشرية‬

FEATURE THE UNITED NATIONS HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR REFUGEES

ON WORLD REFUGEE DAY 2014, OVER 50 MILLION PEOPLE FORCIBLY DISPLACED GLOBALLY

UNHCR Kuwait teams up with McDonald’s Kuwait and 360 MALL to mark World Refugee Day 2014 It has been a widespread tradition that many countries host and celebrate “World Refugee Day” however the most common Refugee Day celebration is the African Refugee Day on the 20th of June of each year. The UN General Assembly in 2000 drafted a resolution that joined the International Refugee Day with the African Refugee Day celebrations. The General Assembly therefore decided that 20 June would be celebrated as World Refugee Day. This year, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) released a report showing that 51.2 million people around the world have been forcibly displaced by the end of 2013. UNHCR’s annual Global Trends report, which is based on data compiled by governments, partner NGOs and the organization’s own records, shows that the number of refugees, asylum-seekers and internally displaced people worldwide has, for the first time in post-World War II era, exceeded 50 million people. UN High Commissioner for Refugees António Guterres, who marked World Refugee Day with UNHCR staff and Syrian refugees in Lebanon, said the new record high reflected “the immense costs of not ending wars, of failing to resolve or prevent conflict. Peace is today dangerously in deficit. Humanitarians can help as a palliative, but political solutions are vitally needed.”

‫تغطية خاصة المفوضية السامية لألمم المتحدة لشوؤن الالجئين‬

In Thailand’s Ban4Mai Nai Soi refugee camp, UNHCR Special Envoy Every seconds someone is forced to flee. Angelina Jolie also called for an end to the vicious cycle of violence and displacement. “Preventing armed conflict should be a collective responsibility of the international community,” she said, adding: “This staggering surge in refugee numbers shows that the world is failing to meet that responsibility.” In his statement, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said, “On World Refugee Day, 20 June, we honor the strength and resilience of the more than 50 million people around the world who have fled war, persecution and human rights abuses. Let us renew our commitment to end armed conflict, and to help the people who have been forced to flee their homes. Even one family torn apart by war is too many.” UNHCR staff around the world have been planning for months for World Refugee Day and prepared a wide range of activities, including light shows, film screenings, lectures, panel discussions, food bazaars, fashion shows, cultural performances, concerts and sports contests, including football tournaments in refugee camps like Jordan’s Za’atari, to coincide with the soccer World Cup in Brazil. UNHCR Kuwait celebrated World Refugee Day 2014, as it has done in the past years, with asylum seekers and refugee families by hosting a children and family event aimed at giving back, bringing joy and showing solidarity with the local refugee community. UNHCR Kuwait distributed fullyequipped school bags with stationary to all the refugee children to highlight the importance of education and to prepare them for the upcoming academic year. For the fourth year in a row, the event was sponsored by McDonald’s Kuwait, which provided complimentary meals and organized games and entertainment to all the children and families with special appearances from the famous McDonald’s characters. Additionally this year UNHCR Kuwait focused on strengthening efforts to engage the Kuwaiti public by teaming up with 360 MALL to set up a booth on the 19-20 June 2014 to raise awareness on World Refugee Day and shed light on refugee issues worldwide. 360 MALL supported UNHCR by hosting the installation and generously providing the space free of cost in order to support the humanitarian efforts in spreading the message of refugee issues globally.

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FEATURE SPORTS

IPSOS RELEASES RESULTS OF WHO THE ARABS ARE CHEERING FOR THIS WORLD CUP 2014 Majority of Kuwait football lovers cheering for Brazil this World Cup 2014 •‘Ipsos Football Score’ categorically ranks teams based on factors such as favorability, likeability and their chances of winning the title • Ipsos MediaCT study covers 11 Arab countries and the favorite teams of football lovers • Support for the Brazil football team tops most Arab countries’ votes June 9, 2014

– Ipsos MediaCT has released the results of the ‘Ipsos Football Score’ (IFS), which is a two-month long national representative survey* conducted across 11 MENA countries. The independent survey seeks to gauge the sentiment of Arab football lovers and their favorite teams, assessing who they think will win the title in the World Cup 2014. The ‘Ipsos Football Score’ was designed by Ipsos MediaCT to categorically rank the various football teams based on specific variables such as favorability, likeability, loyalty, popularity, uniqueness (tactics and abilities), as well as their chances of winning the title. The independent study then assessed the importance and significance of each of these variables, and a comprehensive score was derived from these results. The study covered Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Lebanon, Iraq, Bahrain, Kuwait, Morocco, Tunisia, Qatar and Jordan. In general based on the results, the Brazilian football team received the highest score in most of the 11 Arab countries surveyed.

Here are the results per country:

- Egypt chooses Argentina

- Morocco chooses Spain

- Jordan chooses Brazil

• Chances of winning the title: Portugal (45.1%) • Favorite team: Italy (45.3%) • Loyalty towards the team: England (41.8%) • Popularity of the team: Argentina (45.1%) • Uniqueness of the team: Argentina (52.5%) Total Ipsos Football Score: Argentina (44.1%)

• Chances of winning the title: Spain (71.2%) • Favorite team: Spain (71.7%) • Loyalty towards the team: Spain (71.7%) • Popularity of the team: Brazil (76.4%) • Uniqueness of the team: Spain (75.9%) Total Ipsos Football Score: Spain (72.9%)

• Chances of winning the title: Germany (79.5%) • Favorite team: Italy (86.1%) • Loyalty towards the team: Germany (84.3%) • Popularity of the team: Brazil (92.6%) • Uniqueness of the team: Spain (86.2%) Total Ipsos Football Score: Brazil (84.3%)

- Saudi Arabia chooses Argentina

- Qatar chooses Brazil

- Iraq chooses the Netherlands

• Chances of winning the title: Argentina (61.8%) • Favorite team: Argentina (65.4%) • Loyalty towards the team: England (61.5%) • Popularity of the team: Argentina (70.2%) • Uniqueness of the team: Portugal (63.9%) Total Ipsos Football Score: Argentina (64.1%)

• Chances of winning the title: Brazil (71.2%) • Favorite team: Germany (76.6%) • Loyalty towards the team: Argentina (72.4%) • Popularity of the team: Italy (84.2%) • Uniqueness of the team: France (81.7%) Total Ipsos Football Score: Brazil (77.5%)

• Chances of winning the title: England (90.0%) • Favorite team: England (87.6%) • Loyalty towards the team: Netherlands (80.7%) • Popularity of the team: Netherlands (91.2%) • Uniqueness of the team: Brazil (84.7%) Total Ipsos Football Score: Netherlands (84.4%)

- Kuwait chooses Brazil

- Tunisia chooses Brazil

- Bahrain chooses Spain

• Chances of winning the title: Brazil (76.2%) • Favorite team: Germany (84.7%) • Loyalty towards the team: Italy (81.7%) • Popularity of the team: Brazil (89.9%) • Uniqueness of the team: Spain (84.8%) Total Ipsos Football Score: Brazil (80.9%)

• Chances of winning the title: Brazil (88.7%) • Favorite team: Brazil (84.0%) • Loyalty towards the team: Brazil (82.0%) • Popularity of the team: Brazil (79.0%) • Uniqueness of the team: Argentina (85.5%) Total Ipsos Football Score: Brazil (83.9%)

• Chances of winning the title: Argentina (76.4%) • Favorite team: Spain (80.9%) • Loyalty towards the team: Portugal (90.0%) • Popularity of the team: Spain (81.9%) • Uniqueness of the team: Portugal (80.0%) Total Ipsos Football Score: Spain (79.2%)

- Lebanon chooses Brazil

United Arab Emirates chooses Brazil

• Chances of winning the title: Brazil (76.1%) • Favorite team: Brazil (84.7%) • Loyalty towards the team: Brazil (80.6%) • Popularity of the team: Brazil (91.1%) • Uniqueness of the team: Brazil (82.9%) Total Ipsos Football Score: Brazil (82.6%)

• Chances of winning the title: Brazil (72.3%) • Favorite team: Brazil (75.3%) • Loyalty towards the team: Portugal (71.9%) • Popularity of the team: Italy (82.4%) • Uniqueness of the team: Germany (79.5%) Total Ipsos Football Score: Brazil (73.7%)

For more information, visit the ‘Ipsos MENA’ page on Facebook. *The information included in the survey is based on independent research conducted by Ipsos and is in no way sponsored or associated with FIFA™.

‫تغطية خاصة رياضة‬

IFS KUWAIT WHAT IS IFS? The ‘Ipsos Football Score’ or IFS was designed to categorically rand the various football teams based on specific variables like favorability, likeability, loyalty, popularity, uniqueness (tactics and abilities) and their chances of winning the title; and depending upon the importance and significance of each of these variables, we arrived at a comprehensive and definitive score for each team. Chances of Winning the Title:

Loyalty towards the Team:

Uniqueness of the team:

Brazil 76.2%

Italy 81.7%

Spain 84.8%

Germany 70.5%

Spain 79.4%

Brazil 83.9%

Spain 70.1%

Argentina 78.9%

Germany 8308%

Argentina 61.9%

Netherlands 78.3%

Netherlands 77.1%

Italy 61.0%

Englandd 78.0%

Argentina 77.1%

Portugal 57.6%

Brazil 76.5%

Italy 74.3%

France 56.8%

Germany 72.6%

England 71.5%

England 56.8%

France 63.4%

France 68.1%

Netherlands 55.3%

Portugal 62.9%

Portugal 67.5%

Favorite Team:

Popularity of the team:

Ipsos Football Score:

Germany 84.7%

Brazil 89.9%

Brazil 80.9%

Spain 81.9%

Spain 88.6%

Spain 80.0%

Brazil 80.8%

Germany 87.8%

Germany 79.2%

Argentina 80.3%

Argentina 87.8%

Argentina 76.2%

Italy 80.2%

Italy 85.3%

Italy 75.7%

England 77.9 %

Netherlands 84.0%

England 72.7%

Portugal 74.0%

England 84.0%

Netherlands 72.0%

Netherlands 77.6%

France 80.2%

France 67.0%

France 70.6%

Portugal 74.1%

Portugal 66.7 %

IFS by team • Chances of Winning the Title: 71.9% • Loyalty: 70.4% • Uniqueness: 74.7% • Favorability: 74.3% • Popularity: 78.1%

• Chances of Winning the Title: 62.0% • Loyalty: 60.2% • Uniqueness: 67.2% • Favorability: 64.9% • Popularity: 68.2%

• Chances of Winning the Title: 52.9% • Loyalty: 54.5% • Uniqueness: 60.4% • Favorability: 59.1% • Popularity: 65.3%

• Chances of Winning the Title: 67.5% • Loyalty: 69.8% • Uniqueness: 72.9% • Favorability: 72.0% • Popularity: 75.7%

• Chances of Winning the Title: 55.4% • Loyalty: 57.7% • Uniqueness: 62.4% • Favorability: 59.0% • Popularity: 63.0%

Based on a national representative survey done by Ipsos mediaCT during April & May 2014 Market: Kuwait All rights reserved. The information mentioned here is base on an independent research conducted by Ipsos and is in no way sponsored by or associated with FIFA 59

TALENTS

Anwar Vs. Sherifa

Who Will Win The “Most Talented” Competition

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Tell us about yourself I’m 22 years old, but would be 23 when this comes out, I love art, photography, and fashion. Anything that involves creativity is my passion. Soon I will have my Bachelors Degree in Graphic Design from the American University of Kuwait.

What is your talent? Art is my passion. I love creating new things, especially something that has no existence, I love adding some life into it.

How did you develop your talent? I have been painting and drawing for a long time. After that I started developing my artistic abilities digitally by learning Photoshop in High School. Thanks to my parents, I also took several summer classes for further development. After that, I decided to pursue a major in Graphic Design. Believe it or not, having an art major can build and ruin you simultaneously, however that outcomes were great!

What are your future plans? In the future, I am planning on hosting my exhibition to showcase all my art work. My long term goal is to have my own store and sell all my paintings for those who appreciate and love art.

Did you encounter any obstacles? Yes, always! Most of the obstacles I encountered evolve around my confidence, or the confusion that I might have lost my talent or touch. Sometimes I would be scared to take risks or I would be afraid that I might not be good at something, which I think is natural. However, my parents have taught me to not let outer obstacles control me or get in my way.

Who supported your talent? My parents all the way, all the time, they help me develop my talent, pursue it, keep painting and push me to sell. They are 1000% supportive. I also have a few friends and family members or acquaintances who keep supporting me over and over again which is the greatest feeling and support ever. All who supported me, I feel grateful for them.

Any last words for the readers? Always be nice. Try to understand other people. It is not healthy steal other people’s work without giving them credit. Be your own person. Let other people be.

Name: Anwar Talent: Painting My parents have taught me to not let outer obstacles control me or get in my way Tell us about yourself

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Sherifa Vs. Anwar

Who Will Win The “Most Talented” Competition

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Introduce yourself to the readers There are several things that I enjoy doing on during my free time such as horseback riding, playing the piano, and designing clothes but my favorite hobby by far is drawing.

What is your talent? Drawing is my favorite thing to do during my free time. I find pleasure and ease while during and now I am majoring in Graphic Design at the American University of Kuwait.

How did you develop your talent? Through I did not take any drawing lessons in my life until I joined university, yet I have been drawing since I was five years old.

What are your future plans? I have so many future plans that involves my passion in art and designing, but the first thing that I am focusing on is to finish my Master Degree in Architectural Design Insha’Allah.

Did you encounter any obstacles? I have had many obstacles in life, but in order to get through them I had to work harder and set my hopes high and think positive all the time.

Who supported your talent? Every single member of my family have been supporting me, and I am very grateful to them and to my professor who encouraged me into joining the University’s Annual Competition. Without his encouragement I would not have won the first place.

Any last words for the readers? To my amazing readers, if you have a talent please do not stop developing it, because I am definitely sure that it will make people happy. If you still have not found your talent, I am sure that deep inside you there is a hidden talent, you should search for it by trying many different hobbies until you find it, because I believe that Allah made all of us special in his way. <3

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: Sherifa Talent: Painting If you still have not found your talent, I am sure that deep inside you there is a hidden talent. 61

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R E N WIN

Mohammad Waleed The Most Talented Competition for June 2014 STUDENTALK Magazine proudly represents the winner for Most Talented Competition, Mohammad Waleed. Rapping has evolved amongst the youth in the Kuwaiti community. It is a talent that aids in sending a message to the community for people to be made aware on several aspects in the society. To know more about Waleed’s talent and how he was able to develop it, here is our interview with him.

Why is rapping important to you? 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.“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.

How were you able to develop your talent? The ability to come up with meaningful and touching sentences is not something to be developed. It is an innate talent. 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 the obstacles that any rapper would encounter? 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.

What advice would you give the potential rappers? 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.

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

LIFESTYLE SHOPPING GUIDE FOR HER

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NEW LOOK

Celebrate Eid with the new collection It’s time to get your Eid wardrobe ready – and New Look has the perfect collection to complete your closet. Whether you’re celebrating Eid at home or holidaying abroad, New Look is the only place you need to shop.

LIFESTYLE SHOPPING GUIDE FOR HER

H&M

SUMMER SHIMMER SHINE “Luxurious materials and rich mosaic colors set the tone this summer! Shimmer and shine this season, slip into shimmering shades, metallic hues and glossy fabrics. Get swept away by sweet shades, bright tones and pastels. Mix and match denim and dresses for cute-but-cool looks! Let the summer dress become your stylish ticket to the new season! We’ve got all the right pieces for a fashion adventure full of flowery prints, delicate lace and sheer layers.”

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CAROLL introduces a wide collection of Fashion, trendy, classy, and modern for women that can be worn in her daily life Caroll’s aim is to make women even more beautiful whilst respecting their personality: Known for the quality of its products as well as their impeccable cuts, the brand has a great reputation and a true capital for understanding.

LIFESTYLE BEAUTY FOR HER

FASHBOX BRINGING BEAUTY BOXES FILLED WITH BEAUTY TREATS TO YOUR HOME Last month was an exclusive LUSH box filled with products to relax and unwind in this heat. This month is a Ramadhan Special box. Discover the Caudalie divine body oil with FASHBOX this month. Its subtle fragrance of roses, vanilla, cedar and musk will leave you smell divine. This multi-use dry oil is ideal for your body, hair, nails, but also for bath and massages. Mathilde Thomas created Caudalie because she believes in a greener planet and more committed cosmetics. She formulates her products for all women who, like her, don’t want to choose between effectiveness and naturalness, between glamour and ecology. Another one of our favorites in the box is Oro Gold Cosmetics, which specially infuses each one of its products with 24K Gold. You will also find a surprise gift from them in the box. Also featuring is Soap Box Kuwait, a company dedicated to making 100% olive oil rich, chemical free, handmade soaps and spa products using lavender grown on our own boutique lavender farm in County Wicklow, Ireland.

Our website is live now for updates, competitions, surveys, and subscribing etc. Check www.fashbox.org for more details. All though ramadhan, we will be running competitions, and having giveaways. Stay tuned. Coming in August is our EID special box, sign up early.

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Luxurious and deeply nourishing, The Soleil de la Mer™ Collection allows for a soft, glowing complexion while delivering potent anti-aging benefits and helping defend the skin from environmental aggressors. The Reparative Face Sun Lotion SPF 30 and The Reparative Body Sun Lotion SPF 30 have been engineered for high performance in-sun protection that helps defend skin against UVA and UVB light, helping prevent future skin damage, while hydrating and repairing the look of skin from past damage. The Face and Body Gradual Tan gives skin an even, natural-looking glow while also providing long-lasting hydration. The Soleil de la Mer™ Collection has been designed to defend skin against premature signs of aging while repairing the appearance of existing damage for a healthy, luminous glow.

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With a higher concentration of fragrance oils, our Eau de Parfum gives you a more intense, longer-lasting aroma for the ultimate, most luxurious indulgence. Skinloving formula is scented with a romantic bouquet of French lavender, nectarine de Provence & sun-kissed honey. Lightly spray at pulse points such as wrists or neck. Do not rub or wipe for long-lasting fragrance.

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BAUME & MERCIER CAPELAND - GRADUATION GIFT As the graduate prepares to take their first step into the real world, their near and dear ones are filled with immense pride and delight. What better way to convey this happiness than by gifting the new graduate a special gift that encapsulates the essence of this celebration? With this thought in mind, illustrious Swiss watchmaker, Baume & Mercier presents the perfect graduation gift in the form of a Capeland timepiece. This chronograph is the flagship model of the Capeland collection and impresses with its 44 mm-diameter steel case with a balanced and dynamic design. Water-resistant to 50 meters, this timepiece is driven by a finely-crafted automatic mechanical caliber (La Joux Perret 8120) that is visible through a transparent sapphire case-back. Chic and elegant, it is proposed with a sun satin-finished blue dial, snailed black counters and a date aperture.

‫سواروفسكي‬ )SITRA Sphere( ‫سيترا سفير‬ ‫ جتمع ساعة سيرتا سفري بني التصميم الغري حمدود‬،‫معاصرة ولكن كالسيكية‬ ‫ ساعة سفري متوفرة هذه السنة‬.‫بزمن وبني ظالل األلوان النضرة والعصرية‬ ‫ األمر الذي‬،‫بحزام من جلد العجل باللون الذهبي الفاحت شبيه بنمط جلد التمساح‬ ‫ تتميز هذه الساعة‬.‫يساهم بتكملة الدقة التي يتميز بها ميناء الساعة األبيض‬ .‫بسعرها املعقول مما يجعل منها قطعة من الضروري احلصول عليها‬

)CRYSTALLINE( ‫كريستالين‬

‫تتضمن ساعة كريستالني املتألقة‬ ‫جمموعة من األلوان اجلديدة لسنة‬ ‫ يساهم غالف الساعة املعدين‬.2014 ‫ بإبراز درجات‬،‫الذي يتميز بلمعية الكافيار‬ ‫األلوان املميزة التي جتمع الذهب‬ ‫ كذلك هو مرصع بـ‬.‫الوردي مع األسود‬ ‫ حبة كريستال صغرية جدًا من نوع‬800 .Jet Hematite crystals

MIX & MATCH COMPETITION

R E N WIN

WHO WORE IT BEST COMPETITION - FOR JUNE 2014 Jasmine visited Jack Wills and selected her favourite items from the Spring /Summer 2014 collection.

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A chance to double educational allowance for students! As a leader in the banking sector, Burgan Bank does not only offer the best banking solutions in Kuwait, but also entitles students to double their educational allowances when transferring into the “Youth” account. As a university student undergoing many expenses, have you ever hoped for an added bonus of pocket money? If you want to experience what it feels like to own extra funds for yourself and seamlessly enjoy college life, rest assured Burgan Bank has designed a course of action to ensure you achieve exactly that! Now, with the introduction of the Youth Account draw, customers transferring their education allowances to the bank will be automatically enrolled into a draw, whereby for every KD 20 in the Youth Account, customers will be given a chance to win KD 200 every month, therefore doubling their educational allowance. The life of a young adult sees many struggles and aspirations desired to be accomplished on many levels. Because the Youth Account from Burgan Bank was initially developed to meet the increasing demands of younger individuals in our country, Burgan Bank decided to create an interesting mechanism that would not only encourage the fundamental necessity of saving but also aid in gaining supplemental educational allowance. follow us on:

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Customers wishing to participate in this draw are advised to transfer their educational allowances to Burgan Bank’s Youth account and enjoy their multiple chances of winning! As well as great benefits. As an internal practice, Burgan Bank conducts ongoing indepth research to keep track of the newest ways to encourage its youth with best practice schemes throughout this defining phase of their lives. With this practice in place, the bank constantly innovates new ways to make young dreams come true. Burgan Bank; a pioneer in banking excellence, is committed to steering our youth in the best direction possible with an objective to help them achieve their many dreams! The bank’s Youth Account was specially tailored to customers aged between 15 – 25 years who want to live their life to the fullest and need a service that matches their intense schedules. With only a Civil I.D. requirement, you can easily open a Burgan Bank Youth Account, devoid of the hassle of account opening fees, or a minimum balance requirement. Furthermore, account holders receive a free prepaid card and an ATM card that entitles them to the numerous discounts at select merchandisers. www.youtube.com/burganbankchannel

LIFESTYLE SHOPPING GUIDE FOR HIM

BOGGI MILANO MARKS STORE REOPENING IN KUWAIT WITH AN ELEGANT EVENT

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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H&M MENSWEAR FALL COLLECTION “I love that there’s such a blurry line in menswear right now between tailoring and sports. For spring at H&M, the two sit naturally together, with smartened casual wear, and suits that have a more relaxed but still sharp feel. It’s all about pieces that work for the way men live their lives today,” says Andreas Löwenstam, H&M’s head menswear designer.

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LIFESTYLE GROOMING FOR HIM

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Police

The Sinner Inspired by the vices and the forbidden games described in the recent best-seller, Fifty Shades of Grey, was born The Sinner. An eccentric fragrance, with a strong and defiant mood, that in every single detail expresses the energy, the personality and the uniqueness of the Brand Police. A debut of citrus and spices that evolves in a refined and aromatic heart, to close with the woody and amber tones, creating an inviting emotional vortex.

Facial Fuel - UVB Guard Energizing, lightweight daily sun shield specifically formulated for men. High level SPF broadspectrum UVA/UVB protection guards men from daily damage and premature aging

The Art of Shaving Skin Care Kit

The Art of Shaving Skin Care Kit offers modern gentlemen the essentials of skin care in a convenient carry-all pouch. Each Skin Care Kit Includes: Facial Wash The Art of Shaving Facial Wash gently cleanses the skin. Formulated with peppermint essential oil, green tea and aloe vera extracts, and jojoba oils to help replenish and moisturize skin.

Valentino

Valentino Uomo The search for a timeless modern classic and the sense of history in present day Rome with fast-forward shots are expressed in the bottle, which is a visual summation and first sign of Valentino Uomo. An object with a strong, tactile presence, its shape is reminiscent of a bottle of fine liqueur because the perfume inside is an amber liquid.

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Lytro Lytro Light Field Camera Lytro’s plenoptic camera features a matrix of tiny lenses on a sensing chip.[17] These sensors gather light from different sources and directions. The camera itself is a squared-off tube less than five inches long with a lens opening at one end and a 1.52” LCD touch screen at the other. The first generation of the camera comes in two options: one with 8GB of memory (which can hold 350 pictures) and one with 16GB (which can hold 750 pictures).

Promate LumiTab

The LumiTab offers an amazing tablet experience with extraordinary features. It is the World’s First Android Tablet with In-built Projector. Sharing multimedia has never been easier. With lumiTab, you can enjoy interactive games, process important documents, read e-books with your family, make presentations, mirror and control your laptop PC, listen to music or even play videos or movies.

HTC The HTC One M8 The new One looks sharp, performs well, has solid battery life and improves on its predecessor in most categories. It’s still at the top of our list, but its slick finish makes it uncomfortable to hold. What’s more, we’d like to see some more improvements to the One’s display and HTC’s UltraPixel technology, which were once among the best in their class.

Huawei Huawei Ascend P7 Huawei unveiled the highly anticipated Huawei Ascend P7. Building on the success of Huawei Ascend P6, the new 4G LTEenabled smartphone redefines smartphone excellence with topnotch features, ultra-fast connectivity and easier navigation in a beautifully-crafted design that places it in a class of its own. With a 5-inch full high definition display, industry-leading 8MP front-facing and 13MP rear-facing cameras, and the latest intuitive Emotion UI 2.3, Huawei Ascend P7 will Make it Possible for people to express excellence with edge, anytime, anywhere.

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‫شركة داغر وحناوي تطلق العالمة‬ ‫التجارية الفرنسية «كارول»‬ ‫أطلقت شركة داغر وحناوي العالمة التجارية الفرنسية كارول للمالبس اجلاهزة‬ ‫يف الكويت ليكون بذلك أول متجر مت إفتتاحه يف دول اخلليج العربي‪ ،‬تتميز العالمة‬ ‫التجارية بتشكيلة أزياء كالسيكية مع ملسات عصرية وألوان متنوعة تناسب جميع‬ ‫األذواق‪،‬‬ ‫أفتتحت الشركة أول متاجرها لعالمة كارول يف جممع األفنيوز‪ ،‬املرحلة األوىل الطابق‬ ‫األول‪ ،‬ليكون بدوره إضافة جديدة وفريدة من نوعها لعامل جمال املرأة‪ ،‬تضمن‬ ‫متجر كارول تشكيلة منوعة ومميزه من مالبس النساء لربيع وصيف أحدث صيحات‬ ‫املوضة الفرنسية ‪ .2014‬وقد تعاونت الشركة بالستايلست ومصممة األزياء‬ ‫الكويتية سها العوضي صاحبة ماركة ‪ the drezz‬واحلاصلة على شهادة موثقه‬ ‫لتجهيز العرائس يف يوم اإلفتتاح للرتكيز على أحدث صيحات املوضة‪ ،‬وقد مت جتهيز‬ ‫قسم خاص داخل املتجر حيث تقوم سها العوضي بعرض خمتاراتها من كارول مبا‬ ‫يتناسب مع املوضة بدولة الكويت‪.‬‬ ‫اجلدير بالذكر أن شركة “داغر وحناوي” شركة عاملية متخصصة يف قطاع التجزئة‬ ‫واملوضة‪ ،‬وتضم عالمات جتارية معروفة عامليًا مثل “كارين ميلني”‪“ ،‬إتام”‪“ ،‬روزا كالرا”‪،‬‬ ‫“توم تايلور”‪“ ،‬بينكو”‪ .‬وقد أمست “داغر وحناوي” إحدى الشركات الرائدة يف جتزئة األزياء‬ ‫خالل فرتة وجيزة‪ ،‬وهي تغطي العديد من العالمات التجرية املتنوعة ضمن قطاع‬ ‫املوضة واإلكسسوارات التي تناسب جمية الفئات العمرية‪.‬‬ ‫ملتابعه أحدث أزياء “كارول” ميكنكم متابعةاملوقع على‬ ‫الفيسبوك‪Caroll Kuwait :‬‬ ‫إنستجرام‪carollkuwait :‬‬

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‫إبداعات‬ ‫الرمضانية في معرض سكر‬ ‫رمضان ‪3‬‬ ‫‪art of chocolate‬‬

‫بأجواء راقية مليئة بإبداع احللويات من كل قطر طل جناح كافية فن الشكوالته‬ ‫املقرر فتحه يف آخر يوليو يف جممع عبدالوهاب يف الساملية شارع سامل‬ ‫املبارك بجناح خشبي راقي يف معرض سكر رمضان ‪ 3‬يف مول ‪ 360‬بالفرتة من‬ ‫‪ 28 -25‬يونيو ‪.2014‬‬ ‫وقد مت عرض خمتلف ابداعات الشوكوالته الرمضانية املصنعة بعناية فائقة‬ ‫من الشوكوالتة األملانية املطبوعة بشعار ( عساكم من عواده) بلون ازرق راقي‬ ‫بنكهات رمضانية خاصة مثل الكرمي كراميل واجلوز والبيذان وجوز الهند ‪ ،‬وأشكال‬ ‫رمضانية مثل هالل رمضان والنجمة ‪.‬‬ ‫وبجانب هذا الفن مت عرض الصناديق اخلاصة بالقرقيعان واحملفورة بعناية بالليزر‬ ‫مثل البالستك واخلشب واجللد بفن وذوق صنع خصيصا لكم ‪.‬‬

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INTERACTION EVENTS

GRAND AMBASSADORS- 1st EDITION! Grand Cinemas Al Hamra Luxury Center has just crowned 4 Ambassadors to represent its brand in Kuwait, just by watching movies and talking about it. The recruitment process couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be any more entertaining, whereby contestants had to take a nail-biting quiz on GC facebook page, aiming at the highest score, and after 2 months the highest 50 scoring participants where called for a ceremony at Grand Cinemas where the top 4 Movie buffs were elected. The Ambassadors will enjoy a list of unlimited benefits and privileges from Grand Cinemas such as Free pass to, Events and openings invitations, GC merchandises and much more. Be the VIP at the cinema! Grace the Red Carpet Premieres! Munch Popcorn all year long! Why not?

‫تفاعل مناسبات‬

Synergy Distribution has the privilege to Introduce a New Skin Care brand ranked Number 1 in Europe Synergy Distribution represents a large number of Natural and Organic Skin Care products with very limited chemicals. All the brands represented are for distribution in Kuwait and its region. We are very selective as for the brands we represent and all our products are approved by the Ministry of Health in Kuwait after a very strict analysis in MOH laboratories. We believe Organic, Natural and products with the less chemicals are the new Normal Cosmetic and Skin Care products. We work closely with Pharmacies mainly because Pharmacists don’t sell you just a product, they sell you a Solution ! Our goal is to use the most modern technologies to ensure that the best Cosmetics, Skin Care and Body Care products become available for the customers/patients all over Kuwait and its region. Most commercial products on the market contain many ingredients that can be harmful to your skin. Synergy Distribution looks for not only the most effective creams, serums to protect your skin, keep you look younger longer but also products that protect the environment. Our main customers are Hospitals, Pharmacies, Private Clinics and Dermatologist eager to prescribe the most natural, effective products possible to their patient. You can’t solve a skin problem with a full chemical cream. You’ll only generate a new problem. With natural, and free chemicals products, you solve the issue effectively and for life. Know what you put on your skin on daily basis ! SkinClinic is Number 1 in Spain and has positioned itself as a brand identified as ‘Cosmetics with Results’ in Europe. Mr. Cayetano Gutiérrez, chemist and director of SkinClinic, has formulated a pioneering specific treatment to eliminate, reduce and prevent facial age spots in the short term, with a high concentration of active ingredients. This treatment called MELANYC, among others, has been recently tested by the director of the Chair of Dermo-cosmetics at the Miguel Hernández University in Elche (Alicante, Spain), in a case study carried out with women who suffered from facial hyper pigmentation. The effectiveness of the results can be highlighted with three key aspects: in all cases there was an improvement and even the elimination of melasma; in many cases these improvements were visible in the short term (within 7 days); there were no cases of intolerance to the treatment. MELANYC is a combination of eight active ingredients which contain depigmenting properties and enhance cell regeneration. The difference with other treatments comes from the level of concentration of active ingredients, whose combination in itself raises some technical difficulties, and from the exclusive ingredients that give the formula stability. In addition to that, it is a depigmenting product that can be used all year round, even in summer.

ENTERTAINMENT CELEBRITIES

First Daughter Malia Obama Goes Hollywood

Ben Affleck Steps Out Looking Buff With New Batman Body

Rumors have been circulating that the 15-year-old spent a day working on Halle Berry’s new CBS sci-fi thriller, Extant, as a production assistant. Berry’s on-screen best friend Camryn Manheim confirmed the news. “Yeah, I wasn’t there when she was there,” noted Manheim. “[Malia] was there and I understood it was very exciting, she was incredibly lovely and beautiful and she’s coming back, so I can’t wait to meet her.”So how did the teen land such a cool gig? We’re guessing her connection to the president probably helped. Berry and Steven Spielberg both serve as executive producers on the series and have been long time supporters of Obama. The first family was in Southern California because of President Obama’s commencement address, which he gave to UC Irvine grads on Saturday.

It looks like Batman is doing for Ben Affleck what Bourne did for his BFF Matt Damon. The next man to play Bruce Wayne, Ben, 41, was seen outside of Barney’s New York in Beverly Hills on Saturday looking particularly ripped in a tight gray shirt that showed off his new well-toned physique. Ben’s t-shirt sported the logo for IPF — for the Institute of Performance & Fitness — a personal and group training center in North Reading, Mass. Ben and Matt are both from Boston and notoriously proud of their home town. Ben has tasked a team of trainers from IPF that includes Jamie and IPF head Walter Norton Jr. to get him in shape for his role in “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.”

Jude Law’s Son Makes Runway Modeling Debut

North West’s Diamond-Studded First Birthday

The 17-year-old son of beautiful people Jude Law and Sadie Frost made his catwalk debut during the opening night of Men’s Fashion Week in London. The teen, who looks exactly like his world-famous father, strutted his stuff in the DKNY Men & Esquire show. Sporting a baseball-inspired T-shirt, ankle-grazing black pants, and an edgy white arm band, Rafferty looked like a total pro, despite the fact that it was his first time on the runway. However, while he had never modeled in such a highprofile arena, this was hardly his first gig. Last fall, he signed to star in the ad campaign for Tiger of Sweden, which involved shooting a short film entitled A Different Cut.

Diamonds are a girl’s best friend… even at one years old. North West, who celebrated her first birthday, sported some new bling during an outing with her parents over the weekend. The beautiful stud earrings were on display as Kim Kardashian and Kanye West took North to the Children’s Museum of Manhattan in New York City. The sparkly additions are new, as North didn’t have her ears pierced during Kim and Kanye’s lavish wedding last month.

‫ترفيه مشاهير‬

‫من هي فنانة العرب؟‬ ‫حرب جديدة تعلنها أحالم على فنانة‬ ‫منافسة ولكن هذه املرة على فنانة‬ ‫اخلليج نوال الكويتية‪ ،‬فبعد أن مت تشبيهما‬ ‫ببعضهما يف مهرجان موازين الذي‬ ‫شاركت فيه األخرية‪ ،‬ردت أحالم ردًا قاسيًا‪،‬‬ ‫مع ّب ً‬ ‫رة عن غضبها بهذا التشبيه‪ ،‬وقالت‬ ‫على صفحتها على تويرت‪" :‬صحيح أين‬ ‫أعترب الفنانة نوال الكويتية املنافسة يل‬ ‫أما عربيًا فال‪ ،‬وأنا ال أتقارن بنوال عربيًا‬ ‫خليجيًا ّ‬ ‫مطلقًا مع احرتامي لها‪ ،‬ألن أو ًال أحالم مش أول مرة تطلع تشارك يف مهرجان‬ ‫عربي كنوال يف طيلة مسريتها الثالثني سنة‪ ،‬أما أحالم وهلل احلمد فشاركت كأول‬ ‫فنانة خليجية يف تونس‪ ،‬فلسطني‪ ،‬ليبيا‪ ،‬اجلزائر‪ ،‬سوريا‪ ،‬لبنان واملغرب العربي‬ ‫وغريها الكثري‪ ،‬ومل تسبقني فنانة خليجية وبذلك ظلم كبري مقارنتي بنوال الكويتية"‪.‬‬ ‫وكانت نوال الكويتية قد فاجأت اجلميع خالل املؤمتر الصحفي الذي عقدته على‬ ‫هامش مشاركتها للمرة األوىل يف مهرجان موازين وعلقت على نشر أحالم صورة‬ ‫لها وهي ترتدي عباءة خليجية مكتوب عليها رقم ‪ 1‬باإلضافة إىل نشرها صورة تظهر‬ ‫وراءها كوكب الشرق أم كلثوم وعلقت عليها لكل زمن كوكب‪ ،‬وقالت نوال‪" :‬أنا‬ ‫نوال وال يجوز أن أخوض يف هذا الكالم‪ ..‬ال تعليق لدي‪ ،‬صحيح أن جمهوري غضب‬ ‫وهاجمها ولكنني ال أستطيع أن أسيطر على حمبيني مثلي مثل أي فنان"‪ .‬وأكملت‬ ‫نوال هجومها على تباهي أحالم مبجوهراتها ومالبسها وقالت‪":‬أنا أتباهى بصوتي‬ ‫ومبحبة الناس يل وليس مبجوهراتي ومالبسي‪ ،‬فكل النساء يرتدين اجملوهرات‬ ‫واملالبس ولكن من التي متلك املوهبة ؟"‪.‬‬

‫زواجها يمنعها‬ ‫من التمثيل!‬ ‫بعد أن نفت الفنانة السورية جومانا‬ ‫مراد شائعة اعتزالها التمثيل والتي‬ ‫انتشرت خالل الفرتة املاضية وذلك‬ ‫بعد زواجها وأدائها العمرة‪ ،‬تتغيب‬ ‫الفنانة عن الظهور يف دراما املوسم‬ ‫فضلت البقاء‬ ‫الرمضاين املقبل‪ .‬جومانا ّ‬ ‫إىل جانب زوجها وعدم االبتعاد عن‬ ‫حياتها األسرية وخاصة يف بدايتها‪.‬‬ ‫جومانا بررت رفضها املشاركة يف‬ ‫األعمال الفنية التي عرضت عليها‬ ‫الفرتة األخرية قائلة‪" :‬السبب وراء‬ ‫االعتذار هو االستقرار األسري‪ ،‬ألنني وجدت أنه من األفضل أن أكون قريبة‬ ‫من زوجي خالل هذه الفرتة‪ ،‬خاصة أن زواجنا مل مير عليه وقت طويل‪ ،‬رغم‬ ‫أنه عرض علي العديد من األعمال الفنية سواء يف التلفزيون أم السينما‪،‬‬ ‫ولكنني فضلت الغياب"‪.‬‬ ‫الفنانة السورية شددت على أنها ستختار أعمالها املقبلة بشكل أكرث دقة‪،‬‬ ‫وعن اقتناع تام‪ ،‬خاصة بعد دخولها مرحلة جديدة يف حياتها‪ ،‬وهي الزواج‬ ‫وتكوين األسرة‪.‬‬ ‫‪83‬‬

‫يخشون وجودي في لبنان!‬ ‫تصريح لها قالت الفنانة اللبنانية دوللي شاهني إنّها تتمنّى تقدمي أعمال يف‬ ‫يف‬ ‫ٍ‬ ‫لبنان وأن تكون موجودة على الساحة الفنية اللبنانية‪ ،‬لكن ما مينعها هو رفض بعض‬ ‫األشخاص يف لبنان لذلك‪ ،‬وتابعت‪" :‬األشخاص املسيطرون على الدراما يف لبنان‬ ‫والذين يعتربون بأنهم األحق بالدراما يف لبنان‪ ،‬هم الذين يخافون من وجودي‪ .‬يف النهاية‬ ‫ما بصح إال الصحيح والشمس ستشرق من جديد‪ ،‬وال أحد يستطيع احملاربة مدى‬ ‫العمر‪ ،‬عندما يشاء اهلل أن أنزل على لبنان رح إنزل رغم أنف أتخن واحد‪ ،‬لكن اليوم اهلل‬ ‫مش رايد"‪.‬‬

‫الحرية من‬ ‫جديد!‬ ‫مثلما كان زواج النجم حممد‬ ‫منري مفاجئًا‪ ،‬كان طالقه أيضًا‬ ‫مفاجئًا وسريعًا‪ ،‬حيث مل يدم‬ ‫سوى أيام قليلة‪ ،‬وعزى السبب‬ ‫إىل اختالفات جوهرية‪ ،‬دون أن‬ ‫يكشف املزيج من التفاصيل‪،‬‬ ‫معتربًا مثل هذه املسائل‬ ‫أمورًا شخصية ليس من حق‬ ‫أحد أن يسأله عنها‪.‬‬ ‫وكان منري قد تزوج فجأة‬ ‫من خارج الوسط الفني‪،‬‬ ‫وأقام حف ًال بسيطًا مل يدع‬ ‫إليه سوى عدد قليل جدًا من‬ ‫أهله وأصدقائه‪ ،‬وأبعد عنه‬ ‫الكامريات متامًا‪ ،‬ثم سافر مع‬ ‫زوجته لقضاء شهر العسل خارج مصر‪ ،‬وبعدها بأيام حصل الطالق‪.‬‬

ENTERTAINMENT MUSIC

Top 20 English MAY 2014

1 Once Upon a Dream Lana Del Ray

4 West Coast Lana Del Rey

5 Hideaway Kiesza

Wiggle - Jason Derulo Featuring Snoop Dogg

2 Am I Wrong Nico & Vinz

Shakira “Dare” La La La (Brazil 2014)

Rude Magic

Pretty Hurts Beyonce

Bad - David Guetta & Showtek Featuring Vassy

Na Na Trey Songz

Summer Calvin Harris

Waves Mr Probz

Turn Down For What DJ Snake & Lil Jon

12 All of Me John Legend

13 Stay With Me Sam Smith

#Selfie The Chainsmokers

18 Sky Full of Stars Cold Play

19 Pompeii Bastille

Marilyn Monroe Pharrell Williams

16 20

I Will Never Let You Down Rita Ora

‫ترفيه موسيقى‬

‫‪1‬‬

‫أفضل ‪10‬‬

‫أغاني عربية‬

‫مايو ‪2014‬‬ ‫‪2‬‬

‫بشرة خري‪ -‬حسني اجلسمي‬

‫‪5‬‬

‫أنا ماين متخايل ‪ -‬هند‬

‫‪8‬‬

‫لوال حبك ‪ -‬زياد برجي‬ ‫‪85‬‬

‫سراج البيت ‪ -‬عبداهلل رويشد‬

‫‪3‬‬

‫ما تيجي هنا ‪ -‬نانسي عجرم‬

‫‪6‬‬

‫يا نيايل ‪ -‬مايا دياب‬

‫‪9‬‬

‫فاقدها ‪ -‬ابراهيم دشتي‬

‫‪4‬‬

‫بروزة طيفك ‪ -‬راشد املاجد ووليد الشامي‬

‫‪7‬‬

‫يا عيونه ‪ -‬عبداجمليد عبداهلل‬

‫‪10‬‬

‫بغني ‪ -‬عبداهلل عبدالعزيز‬

ENTERTAINMENT MOVIES

This month’s releases at

Grand Cinemas

in Al-Hamra Tower

Release Date: July 10

Dawn of the Planet of The Apes 3D Release Date: July 10

A successful author and spiritual advisor takes on a troubled man as a client, completely unaware that the man’s fixation on his mother’s death will soon put his life in jeopardy.

A growing nation of genetically evolved apes led by Caesar is threatened by a band of human survivors of the devastating virus unleashed a decade earlier.

Transformers: Age of Extinction 3D

The Expendables 3

Step Up All In

Release Date: July 31

Release Date:July 31

Release Date: July 24

Barney and his team, known as “The Expendables”, come into conflict with ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks, the Expendables’ co-founder, who is determined to destroy the team.

An automobile mechanic and his daughter make a discovery that brings down the Autobots - and a paranoid government official - on them.

Repentance

All-stars from the previous Step Up installments come together in glittering Las Vegas, battling for a victory that could define their dreams and their careers.

‫ﻣﻄﻠﻮب‬

‫ﺳﻔﺮاء ﻟﻠﻌﻤﻞ‬ .‫ﻟﺪى ﻏﺮاﻧﺪ ﺳﻴﻨﻤﺎز‬

The only cinema in the Middle East to offer ticket purchase on Facebook,

.‫اﻧﻀﻢ إﻟﻰ ﻣﺠﻤﻮﻋﺔ ﺳﻔﺮاء ﻏﺮاﻧﺪ ﺳﻴﻨﻤﺎز واﺣﺼﻞ ﻋﻠﻰ ﻓﻮاﺋﺪ ﺣﻘﻴﻘﻴﺔ‬

online and on your mobile phone.

‫ﻟﻤﺰﻳﺪ ﻣﻦ اﻟﻤﻌﻠﻮﻣﺎت ﺗﻔﻀﻞ ﺑﺰﻳﺎرة ﺻﻔﺤﺘﻨﺎ‬ www.facebook.com/GCKuwait ‫ﻋﻠﻰ ﻓﻴﺴﺒﻮك‬ www.facebook.com/GrandCinemasME @GrandCinemasME

ENTERTAINMENT HOROSCOPE

HOW CHARITABLE IS YOUR STAR SIGN STAR SIGN OF THE MONTH CANCER: JUNE 22 - JULY 22

During the holy month of Ramadan, everyone is engaged with charitable events and donating money to the ones in need. Your star sign can interpret whether you would participate in a charitable event or if you would give out money to the ones in need. If you wish to know the charitable side of your star sign, keep reading this month’s Horoscope from STUDENTALK Magazine.

CANCER Man:

A Cancer man is reserved when he first meets someone new, and it will take multiple meetings before you can get close to him. He may be nervous and fickle one minute, then turns extremely confident in the next. These mood shifts are influenced by the lunar phases of the moon.

CANCER Woman:

Khloe Kardashian

Messi

Tom Cruise

The Cancerian woman is sensitive not only to her needs, but to the needs of others, making her one of the most sympathetic and caring women of the Zodiac. If you criticize her she may very well take it personally and it may not be forgotten!

Mar 21 - Apr 20

Sep 24 - Oct 23 LIBRA

ARIES

As this sign is known for its adventurous and active nature, you will find him/her joining charitable events. Not only to they perform random acts of kindness from their heart, but they also do it for the sake of competitiveness and self assurance.

Apr 21 - May 21

Oct 24 - Nov 22

GEMINI CANCER

AQUARIUS

LEO

August 23 - Sep 23 PISCES

Nov 23 - Dec 21 Loving, creative, open-minded and an extrovert, this star sign is definitely someone who would grasp anyone’s attention in order to provide funds. You can depend on a Sagittarius to bring the crowd together. He can raise the awareness of people’s needs with his charisma.

Dec 22 - Jan 20

Think twice before asking a Capricorn for charitable funding or support as they are known to be reserved and insensitive. As they are bold and impulsive you can expect differing reactions from them. However, do still try your luck. You never know, you may get a positive reaction.

Keep your eyes and ears open when it comes to the Aquarius as they are known for being rather selfish. Because they are spontaneous you cannot predict or expect anything. It all depends on their moods, so if you are looking for financial funding, target them when they’re feeling optimistic. Their impulsive actions would surprise you.

Feb 20 - Mar 20 VIRGO

Virgos are very shy so they might not voice the needs of others but they will get any and all work done as they love perfection. They are very empathic and they feel the suffering of others.

Despite all the pessimistic comments floating around for centuries about Scorpions, we know from deep down that Scorpions are one of the most generous, kind, caring and trustworthy individuals. Do not be intimated by the stereotype!

Jan 21 - Feb 19

July 23 - Aug22 Don’t get intimidated by the egotistical and opinionated character of the Leo, because he is also gregarious. In this essence, if you want this star sign to be involved in charitable events invite him along with his group of friends as he loves the social atmosphere. star-struck masses.

CAPRICORN

June 22 - July 22 This sign is widely known for its generosity. As this star sign is also sensitive and down to earth he will not only donate money, but he will also host and chaperone a charitable event. The cancer star sign would express utmost appreciation if you do a small favor for him.

SAGITTARIUS

May 22 - June 21

You are considered lucky if you’re friends with a Gemini due to their friendly and supportive nature. They would be willing to share all that they have, especially if they feel for others. They may not write a check for a charitable organization but are willing to help you out if you are in need of funds.

SCORPIO

TAURUS

Taureans are the ones you can call to carry the dead body with you. Individuals of this star sign are known for their very generous, empathic, and dependable nature. Though Taureans love materialistic items, they would be willing to give this up for charity.

If you are looking for someone to charm people in order to fund for a charitable event, you got to the Libran. They are open-minded, friendly, creative and easy to talk to you. They will allure the public to joining your charity.

Pisces are compassionate, charitable and will quickly put the needs of others ahead of their own. It’s this kind of self-sacrifice that keeps these folks going. The unfortunate part is that they are likely to be taken advantage of by less well-meaningful souls.