StudenTalk #167 - May 2015

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New Street: 22453927 :‫ • الشارع اجلديد‬Marina Mall: 22244839, 22244882 :‫مارينا مول‬ Salmiya Souq: 25718224 :‫ • سوق الساملية‬Souq Sharq: 22433770, 22433500 :‫سوق شرق‬ The Gate Mall: 22056366 :‫ • اجليت مول‬Behbehani Complex: 22406795, 22453863 :‫مجمع بهبهاني‬ Laila Gallery: 25719780/1 :‫ • ليـلى جاليــري‬The Avenues: 22597727, 22597728 :‫األڤنيوز‬ TIK TOK(SoKu, The Avenues): 22200726 :(‫ األڤنيوز‬،‫تيك توك (سوكو‬

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Dear Students,

LEGAL CONSULTANT Khaled Al-Kandari Al-Kandari Law Firm

In one month….

In one month, surrounded by family and friends, I launched my first book and I felt on top of the world.

MARKETING TEAM Operations Manager Ahmad Al-Othman

Two weeks later, and in that very same month, I received a call announcing the sudden and abrupt death of one of my friends….

ahmad.alothman@ph7-kw.com

His smile was still in the recently posted pictures of the event yet he himself…was….gone…

Students Activations Manager Rana Kaafarani rana@ph7-kw.com

My solace lays in the fact that he was indeed a great man.

A psychologist, he has dedicated his life to the help of others, always giving from his time, his thoughts, his emotions…

He was the one to have pushed me to continue my master’s; he was the one to help my friend get off medications and rationalize her problems and it was he who helped her find solutions. He has helped so many whom I know, and so many more that I do not know of….

My solace is that I know he longed to be in a better place, surrounded by love and beauty, and I know that now he is…

My only sorrow is knowing that during my next big life-event, he will not be there… and yet… his gentle encouraging smile will always be…

Dr. Ghuneim Al-Fayez, you will always be remembered with the fondest of thoughts…

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Till next issue,

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Taking the Graffiti World by Storm “Whatever I draw, I aim to make my next piece even better!” This is what has been able to make Abdullah ‘Nizzy’ Al-Enezi one of the most popular graffiti artists in Kuwait. Determination and hard-work have helped him become the man that he is today with some marvelous graffiti pieces around the country. STUDENTALK sits with him to see how he has been able to become the success that he is and what advice he has for any of the other aspiring artists that are planning to take this route.

Tell us a little bit about yourself My name is Abdullah “Nizzy” Al-Enezi.

I’m just a normal average guy and I attend the Australian College of Kuwait, with a Marketing Major. I have a major appreciation towards art in general but, of course, I picked graffiti since I was 13-years-old and it is what I specialize at right now. I liked it a lot and stuck with it since the moment that I tried it.

How did you develop your love for graffiti?

I have been drawing since I was a kid. The more I drew, the more I didn’t know exactly what it was that I wanted to draw and I simply had to figure it all out. One day, when I was 13-years-old, there was this person who was one of the pioneers of graffiti in Kuwait called Hisham Al-Junaie, and I saw him copying a piece. It all suddenly drew me in; the colors, the way it was designed, everything about it! I asked about it and he introduced it to me. I gave it a try and it was really bad at first and I got frustrated to the point where I had to keep going and improving.

That same frustration lasts until this day. No matter what I draw, I aim to make my next piece even better. This is how I was able to develop my skills.

Is this something that you would like to continue in the future?

Yes, I would like to be known for graffiti and art. I want to one day do what my inspiration does, which is tour Europe and paint there.

It’s a big dream but you have to dream big! I have placed goals for myself. For example, I want to be known in Kuwait, then in the Gulf, and I want to reach a point where I am known in Europe as well. I want to go there because I have been invited there to paint.

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If you had to choose your proudest work, what would it be and why?

It’s very hard for me to choose because every piece I make is like my baby. I think I have to pick the Bawan Café since it is one of my happiest pieces. This is because I did all the art in the café and it feels as though this is my place and my area. It feels like home to me. There is also another piece I did at a friends house, which was an Alice in Wonderland piece and I was very happy with it. A few friends and I went there a lot simply because of my art piece that was there and was able to give it an atmosphere.

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A special thank you to ‘Bawan Café’ for letting us take photos at their venue Who do you look up to for inspiration?

Since I was a kid, I mainly look up to “7th Letter”. They are a crew that have people like Saber, Revok, and G-Kae. These people basically dream big and do what people think about doing. For example, someone could say “I wish to create this big art piece that you can see from space!” They wouldn’t say that but rather, “I will create it!” and he did!

Saber created the worlds biggest illegal wildstyle and you can see it on Google Earth. It is bigger than an American Football Field. I want to be like that. That is the reason behind the “7th” in my Instagram. It’s not that I am trying to copy them but rather to show appreciation for them.

What advice can you give to aspiring graffiti artists?

The beginning is the toughest. When you first begin, there will be people who will be better and bigger. Just because these people exist, it doesn’t necessarily mean that you should stop but rather it should help you to aspire to be like them. That was one of the toughest things as an artist because, when you create a piece that you’re very proud of and then see a much better piece the next day, you think that your piece is nothing. You should keep going to reach their level and maybe even beat them!

Anything else that you would like to add?

As another advice, when I first started doing this I had no idea that I would be able to reach this level where people would call me to give me jobs and offer to pay me for it! I didn’t think that I would be here and I am now. It has been very beneficial financially and has helped me become very independant. Keep fighting for the things that you love, you never know where you might end up. Even if you don’t end up reaching your dream, you may reach a good point.

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Students Said Voice Your Opinion

WE ASKED

What are your favorite activities in the Summer?

A) Jet Skiing B) Kayaking C) Wakeboarding D) Surfing

B

1%

D

G

E) Diving F) Fishing G) Tanning :) H) Others

YOU VOTED

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C

9%

10%

27%

E

29%

F

12%

A

12%

Ahmad Salman, 19 AUM Industrial Engineering

Mohammed Ezoli, 20 GUST Finance

Hussain Al-Khezam, 20 ACK Electrical Engineering

Mansour Al-Saleh, 20 AUM Accounting

Ahmad Yassin, 23 AUM Industrial Engineering

Jawaher Mustafa, 20 GUST Business Management

Dana Yousef, 20 GUST Finance

Mohammed Ghanayem, 18 AUM Computer Engineering

Mahmoud Fakhouri, 20 GUST TV & Radio

Hamad Al-Mezyan, 18 AUM Engineering

Mshari Al-Arfaj, 23 GUST Computer Engineering

Ali Almuwail, 18 AUM Accounting

Ahmed Mazen, 21 AUK CSIS

Sheikhah Majed, 18 AUM FET

Ahmad Al-Ostath, 20 AUM Finance

Faisal Al-Fuhaid, 21 GUST Computer Science

Hannah Bin Sabt, 24 AUK English Literature

Ahmad Al-Kandari, 20 AUM Accounting

Imad Abdin, 20 AUM Electrical Engineering

Malak Gharib, 19 AUK Marketing

Abdullah Al-Qouz, 21 AUK English

Abdullah Marhaba, 23 AUK Accounting

Abdulmajid Kassem, 21 AUK Communications

Hossein Shirazi, 19 AUK Graphic Design

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Hussein Al-Had, 22 AUK Management

Jassem Al-Wazzan, 19 AUK Business Management

Khaled Al-Junaie, 21 AUK Economics

Raghda Rustom, 18 AUK Communications & Media

Rahaf Hammad, 20 ACK Marketing

Saleh Hayati, 18 AUK Computer Science

Saif, 21 ACK Management

Retab Shaahta, 19 AUK Communications & Media

Reem Al Foudary, 18 Box Hill Management

Renad Al-Roudhan, 25 AUK Undecided

Tareq Al-Enezi, 24 GUST MOB

Yahya Al-Khamees, 20 AUK IR

Yousif Al-Jeerah, 21 ACK Electrical Engineering

Yara Albouni, 17 AUK Social Behavioral Science

Yousef Hassan, 20 AUK Finance

Shaeed Bonja, 23 AUK Computer Engineering

Rula Nader, 21 GUST Marketing

Sandy Ghammas, 18 GUST International Relations

Sultan Al-Ramyan, 18 AUM IT

Shahrukh Ali, 20 ACK Oil & Gas

Bandar Khaled, 19 KU Undecided

Sonia Rashed, 20 ACK Petroleum Engineering

Talal Al-Khamis, 23 GUST Marketing

Tori Danner, 22 AUK Communications

Samar Salim, 21 AUM Industrial Engineering

Zainab Wasfy, 19 AUK English Literature

Sarah Al-Mahmoud, 19 AUK English

Salma Abdulaziz, 18 AUK Graphic Design

Sara Shinnar, 19 AUK English Literature

Shaima’a Qabazard, 20 GUST Finance

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Students Said Voice Your Opinion

WE ASKED

Do you think that marine equipment for summer activities are accessible in Kuwait?

If not, which items are difficult to find?

YOU SAID

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Nadeem Ghader, 19 AUK Accounting

Adnan Koja, 20 ACK Aviation

Adil Khan, 21 AUK Marketing & Management

Ahmad Amine, 20 GUST Business

Ali Al Mutawa, 19 KU Undecided

It’s actually pretty difficult to find marine equipment in Kuwait, especially when you’re looking for things that are not very known among the people.

Finding marine equipment in Kuwait is very possible but it depends on what you’re actually looking for in the end.

I don’t really look for marine equipment therefore I’m not very familiar with how accessible they are in Kuwait.

I’m not very sure how easy it is to find equipment like that in Kuwait since I haven’t really looked before.

I haven’t checked recently on how accessible the marine equipment is in Kuwait.

Abdullah Ali, 21 KU Accounting

Clea Roche, 22 AUK Finance

Fares Ellabban, 20 AUK Management

Bader Al-Asfoor, 20 AUK Finance

Fawaz Al-Marta, 19 ACK Naval Engineering

I am not sure if marine equipment is that accessible in the country since I don’t really look around for it that much.

I personally haven’t looked for marine equipment that much but I know a few friends who have told me that it is hard to find.

It’s hard to find but it isn’t impossible for most of the marine equipment, you just have to know where to look that’s all.

For the ‘known’ marine equipment, you can find them but it’s difficult to find anything further than that.

Marine equipment isn’t something that I am very familiar with, especially in terms of how accessible it is in Kuwait.

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Muhannad Al-Wazzan, 19 AUK Graphic Design

Hadi Najafpour, 18 AUK Business

Dalal Awadh, 20 KU Accounting

Bader Al-Rasheed, 22 AUK Economics

Jasser Al-Hilaly, 22 AUK Marketing & Management

Locating marine equipment is actually more difficult than it should be, especially when you’re living right next to the sea!

I am not really a fan of marine equipment so I am not sure how easy or hard it would be to find it in Kuwait.

I am honestly not sure how accessible it is to find these equipments since I never bought anything related to it.

A lot of the necessary marine equipments are available but the main problem is that you need to know where to look!

From my knowledge, it’s actually hard to find but for most of the equipment, it’s still possible. May be overpriced though.

Talal Sha’aban, 20 AUK Marketing

Walaa Moussa, 22 AUK Marketing

Abdullah Al-Hashash, 24 AUM Finance

Ahmad El-Kharsa, 19 AUK Graphic Design

Adel Khaddage, 19 AUK Finance

I am not entirely sure if all the marine equipment is available or how easy it is to be located.

I personally never went looking for marine equipment but from what I heard, you are able to find most things.

It is very difficult to locate marine equipment in Kuwait but you are able to find some of the things in the end.

I don’t know if all the marine equipment are accessible in Kuwait or where you can find most of them.

Yes, I think that most of the marine equipments are accessible in Kuwait.

Lulwa Al-Kulaib, 18 ACK Management

Nader Ghamlouche, 23 AUK Marketing

Danah Ahmad, 20 Anthropology AUK

Nabil Hassan, 21 ACK Mechanical Engineering

Yasmin El-Torgoman, 19 AUK IR

I think that most equipment are available in Kuwait, especially since we are near the sea and therefore a lot of people would want it.

If you look hard enough, you should be able to find most of the things that you are looking for, it’s available.

I’m not quite sure but I would imagine that most equipment is actually available in Kuwait.

You can find the marine equipment here in Kuwait but it may be difficult to find everything that you are looking for.

I don’t know how accessible the marine equipment is to find in Kuwait really.

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Students Said Voice Your Opinion

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Vincent Puyat, 21 AUK Finance & Economics

Rami Kamel, 18 AUK Marketing

Maryam Al-Olaimy, 21 GUST Finance

Emamoel P. Cabildo, 20 AUK Computer Engineering

Not that I am really aware of, I haven’t really seen how accessible they are.

Yes, the marine equipment are very accessible in Kuwait. Most of the stuff are easy to find.

I’m not sure if it is easy to find marine equipment here in Kuwait since I haven’t looked around for them.

No, diving equipment are very difficult to find and you will need a license in order to operate or to use them.

Omar Elhusari, 19 AUK Business

Fahad Al-Hamami, 20 ACK Civil Engineering

Firas Al-Akeel, 19 ACK Management

Ashwag Al-Jufain, 23 AUK Graphic Design

They are hard to find but there are also a lot of things that are actually accessible in Kuwait.

Yes, the majority of the marine equipment are quite easy to find in Kuwait.

You should be able to find most of the marine equipment that you are looking for in Kuwait.

No, I do not. There are very few stores that are selling marine equipment in Kuwait.

Joseph Al-Neaman, 21 AUK Undecided

Mahsa Dashtaki, 21 AUK Undecided

Tori Danner, 21 AUK Communications

Hashim Al Mutawa, 23 ACK Electrical Engineering

They are hard to find to a certain extent but they are very expensive.

Also, scuba gear is hard to come by.

Not really actually. I have not been able to find what I was looking for, which is wakeboard equipment.

I think that the marine equipment are accessible, you just need to know where to look for them.

The majority of the marine equipment are accessible here in Kuwait, you need to look in the correct places though.

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Maryan Saalat, 19 AUK Graphic Design

Yousef Malik, 23 AUK Accounting

Sundes Al- Bhshi, 21 AUK Graphic Design

Youssef Khalatala, 19 AUK Marketing

They are really hard to find but, where there is a will, there is a way!

Most of the things are actually accessible except for the advanced scuba diving equipments.

I personally do not care much since I am not a sailor/fisher/etc. Also, I am a terrible swimmer.

Yes, they’re accessible. I have been able to find everything that I have been looking for so far.

Bader Al-Saeed, 18 AUK Accounting

Hussam Helmy, 26 AUK English Literature

Bader Al-Saif, 21 KU Finance

Latifa Al-Qallaf, 19 AUM Industrial Engineering

As of now, I have been able to find most of the things that I need in regards to marine equipment.

I am not really a fan of marine equipment so I don’t know how accessible they are here in Kuwait.

They are accessible but the major problem that people face is that they’re very expensive in Kuwait.

I haven’t looked around for marine equipment so I don’t know if you are able to find everything in Kuwait.

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

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Student Life University Activities

University Activities

Keeping you up-to-date with the news on campus ACK Students Visit Talabat.com

AUK Delegates Attend the Harvard National Model United In partnership with “Injaz-Kuwait”, students from the School of Business at the Australian Nations in Boston College of Kuwait (ACK) completed a 2-day job shadowing program with the renowned food delivery website“Talabat.com”.

The objective of the job shadow with Talabat. com was for ACK students to gain a better understanding of how leading organizations operate, to experience on-the-job learning, to network with professionals and, most importantly, to help them learn how subjects taught in the classroom are applicable in the workplace.

Professor Jehad Yasin, the Head of School of Business, said: “Our students learn not just through the classroom but also through interacting with successful companies such as Talabat.com and by meeting professional and successful individuals. This interaction provides our students with valuable market experience that will better prepare them for the labor market and greatly benefit them throughout their professional careers.

I am very appreciative of our ACK Business instructors -Ms. Johanne Flynn, Ms. Marcelle de la Roche and Ms. Louise Whiteside - for their leadership role and commitment to our students.Also,I would like tothank INJAZKuwait for their unequivocal and continuous support of our Business students. This truly is a partnership which links education with industry and, because of that, it will always have our support.”

The Harvard National Model United Nations (HNMUN) is a student based association that is affiliated with intergovernmental organizations such as the United Nations and its agencies. Each February participants from around the world meet in Boston, Massachusetts, to take part in a 3 - day conference.

AUK’s MUN team is composed of Yasmine Abdulwahid, Mohammed Al-Saeed, Nourah AlSulaiman, Rolf Braathu, Ali Kelkawi and Paola Sedas, with Dr. Gholam R. Vatandoust, Associate Professor History, as their Faculty Advisor.

Attending HNMUN provided the AUK students with an opportunity to acquaint themselves with the rules of parliamentary procedures.

At HNMUN, the AUK team represented Poland.

YasmineAbdulwahid, Vice President of MUNAUK, and fellow student Rolf Braathu, assumed the roles of committee members of the World Health Organization. Paola Sedas and Nourah AlSulaiman were part of the Social, Humanitarian and Cultural Committee of the General Assembly, while Ali Kelkawi and Mohammed Al-Saeed were members of the Futuristic Commission on Space Development under the Economic and Social Council.

Ali Kelkawi, the current transitional Student Council Vice President at AUK, was part of the Economic and Social Council representing Canada. His commission sponsored a resolution on the prevention of Juvenile Delinquency and Agricultural Development and Food Security.

Ali received an honorable mention for his performance and debating the resolution on Juvenile Delinquency.

Nourah Al-Sulaiman participated in the General Assembly representing Indonesia. She was a co-submitter of a resolution that was finally approved, and won a Diplomacy Award for her work. Rolf H. Braathu, also represented Indonesia, but in the International Atomic Energy Agency, focused on the peaceful use of nuclear power. He also won a Diplomacy Award for his engagement in drafting a resolution that was approved.

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‫نادي فن الخطابة في كلية‬ ‫بوكسهل الكويت‬ ‫أعلن قسم شؤون الطلبة في كلية بوكسهل الكويت عن‬ ‫تأسيس نادي طالبي يعنى بفن الخطابة والذي يهدف الى‬ ‫تطوير قدرات الطالبات في مجال فنون الخطابة واالتصال‬ ‫ وما سيميز هذا النادي هو أسلوب التدريب فيه‬.‫والقيادة‬ ،»‫حيث سيعتمد على مبدأ «التعلم بالممارسة العملية‬ .‫وهو أسلوب تتبعه الكلية في جميع برامجها األكاديمية‬ ‫سينظم النادي العديد من المحاضرات والندوات والورشات‬ ‫والممارسات العملية التي ستساعد الطالبات على تطوير‬ ‫فنون االتصال فضال عن الصفات القيادية الفعالة األخرى‬ . ‫عبر منهج عملي مدروس وممتع‬ ‫ومن ضمن مسؤولية النادي تشكيل فريق من طالبات‬ ‫الكلية وتأهيله ليشارك في مناظرات مؤسسات التعليم‬ ‫ علم ًا ان طالبات كلية‬،‫العالي باللغةين العربية واإلنجليزية‬ ‫بوكسهل كانت لهن أول مشاركة في مناظرات جامعة‬ ‫الكويت للسنة األولى وقد كانت تجربة فريدة من نوعها‬ ‫يخوضها الطالبات والتي حفزتهن على تطوير مهاراتهن‬ .‫الخطابية والحوارية‬ ‫واشاد رئيس الكلية الدكتور علي عريفة لهذه المبادرة‬ ‫مبين ًا أن اإلدارة مهتمة دائما بتلبية احتياجات الطالبات‬ ‫األكاديمية وتطوير مهارات اإلتصال والقيادة لديهن وذلك‬ ‫لبناء شخصياتهن وصقل مواهبهن وتوظيف طاقتهن‬ ‫ ويقع بذلك على عاتقه مسؤولية‬،‫فيما هو مثمر ونافع‬ ‫الكلية تقديم خدمات متميزة وذات جودة عاليه للطالبات‬ .‫تليق بمستواهن األكاديمي وترقي بمستوي الكلية‬

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‫مانبي عاجبنا صيفنا و عاجبنه الكائنات الي تنقز لنا بالصيف‬ ‫ال مو قام اتكلم عن حشرات تناقز قام اتكلم عن تطور البشر‬ ‫المفاجئ بالصيف و احب اقول حق الملقوف ان البعض مو الكل بس‬ ‫تبيها بصراحة اغلبكم‬ ‫نبلش شباب وال بنات؟‬ ‫شباب احسن‬ ‫طبعا الحبايب عيال كازانوفا فجأة الجسم صك و مجسم و شحالته‬ ‫و غير الي يهول و يصير تفاخية العيد فجأة حبيبي النفيشة ينتغخ‬ ‫اوكي في اجسام حلوة بس الحبيب الي بشهر يصير كبت عشان صيف‬ ‫و يبي يتنتن خف علينا شوي و يبلش يترصرص بالمالبس غصب‬ ‫ضحكو و التان حارق امه و غير الشورت لي مادري شقول‬ ‫يعني عيب خلكم طبيعين خوش اوادم غير الي يترقصلي و يصور‬ ‫بالبحر خير يبا‬ ‫نبي تجنيد بس بالصيف يمكن يندقون دق و يصيرون شنب شوي‬ ‫مابي ازيدها و ابجي احد‬ ‫دور الكيوت و الواو لونج صخر و االشقر العب لعب و طبعا بدون‬ ‫الشكوى هلل الن المنظر يبجي بس‬ ‫مالبس بس مع مالبس‬ ‫مشكلة على هالتهول ماتشوفين انج زيادة هالقه!؟ انزين مافكرتي‬ ‫ان ينضحك عليج‬ ‫مشكلة الي يبي يسوي شي و صيف و وناسة و يهول بعمره تان خفيف‬ ‫مو شرط انتي و كوماري واحد مايصير! “ وال سالفه اللبس سالفه‬ ‫ندري حر و موت مو بس حر بس خافي عالمساكين الي عيونهم تطير‬ ‫وراج ذنوب لج و لهم و ثاني شي‬ ‫لبسكم اييب االشمئزاز صراحة و صبغتج تييب االنهيار غصب الفت‬ ‫خلصنا من شي نطلع بشي‬ ‫بس سالفه الي بالبحر يصير من الطرفين سالفه ثانية بس مابي‬ ‫اتكلم عنها بس ترى كل شي مكشوووف يبا‬ ‫تسنعوو مانبي نشوف فضائيين هالصيف‬ ‫الي بعدو‬

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Student Diwaniya Topic of the Month

Sun Shining in Kuwait!

Great Summer Activities Right Where You Are! We’ve heard it all! “I wish that I was able to travel for the summer”, “Kuwait is WAY too hot!”, “There isn’t much to do in Kuwait”…

Well, what if I told you that there are actually some great ways for you and your friends or family to have a great time if you decide to spend your summer in Kuwait? Here are just some of the things that you can do!

Spend Time at the Beach Let’s start it off a little simple, we are lucky enough to be living in a country where the beach is surrounding us! There are many different places that we can go to and enjoy the hot sun and the great waters. Whether you decide to go to a public beach or a private one, you will be able to relax in the sun and have a great time! You can go alone, with family, or a group of friends as you are able to plan a full day outdoors playing games such as volleyball or beach football while take a dip in the beautiful ocean.

Summer Camps Do you have younger siblings who really want to be a part of something? Well, there are numerous Summer Camps in Kuwait organized by many different people for the kids to have a wonderful time! If your siblings and/ or relatives are a part of it, why not join as well and volunteer to help out the youngsters with some of their activities? This will get you closer to the children and also help you learn a few things along the way. It’s a win/win situation, right?

Hotels/Resorts Want a nice getaway from all the stress that you have been facing during the year with University and whatnot? Well, here is the perfect getaway! Find your home away from home for a weekend or even longer as Kuwait includes some of the most beautiful and extravagant resorts around in the Gulf.

Why not book a place their with some friends or family and have the time of your life with their activities and the beautiful sun? As for the hotels, they are everywhere! Pick your favorite and enjoy their pools and activities all made just for you.

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Chalet This will probably be how a lot of you will be spending your summer this year as the Chalet’s are one of the main destinations! For those of you that own a chalet, enjoy it while riding around in your jet-ski’s and buggy’s while also being able to take a nice, cold dip in the beach. For those that don’t, it should not be stopping you at all as you can find various chalet’s to rent with a few friends that have the pools and beaches for you to enjoy at your own convenience. There is no excuse for you not to do it!

Shopping Yes, I know I just grabbed the attention of a lot of you here as shopping has become such a massive activity and that should not be changing in the summer!

With some of the biggest brands and unique styles available, they are all preparing wonderful outfits this summer for you. Visit the malls around and make sure you are able to find the styles that suit you best. Show everyone who you are with all these great choices in all kinds of different places!

Go out, enjoy it, take this break and make it work to your advantage! There are really no excuses for you to feel like you’re missing out on anything if you’re staying in Kuwait for the upcoming vacation, or even for part of it! This country has a lot to offer, all that you have to do is make the effort and enjoy it to the maximum!!!

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Making Kuwait Proud Local Artists

MR. FARI

A talk with the professional Mr. Fari has become a known name in Kuwait through his great music and shows around the country. STUDENTALK met up with him to understand a little more about his background and his future plans!

Tell us a little bit about yourself.

I’m Mr. Fari and I’m a singer/songwriter from Kuwait. My father is Kuwaiti and my mother is from Puerto Rico. I studied music in Puerto Rico and Los Angeles and, after I was done with that, I came here and starting practicing as a performer, music contractor, and producer.

How did you get yourself into the music scene in Kuwait?

At first, I was hesitant and I didn’t know where to start but what I did was look for key people to do what I call my first initial step of doing free shows. I played with my guitar alone at places where I felt really supported such as little foundations and charities at first. I did it for free because they didn’t know me and, as people started seeing me doing more, then I started getting paid to do better quality shows and bring in more musicians to my events.

If you had to pick your favorite part about music, what would it be?

Songwriting is what really made me fall in love with music. The stories mostly; people can memorize them, and this could be a mean of conversation. A lot of people don’t know that I am really in love with rap but some of my songs and the way I build them come from this type of street culture poetry but rapping doesn’t suit my personality even though I love that world!

How are you able to get yourself out there?

In 2015, we are confronting a situation where we are publicists, tastemakers, and consumers all at one time. As a musician, I see it exaggerated because I’m forced to bring content every day. Your followers and friends are influenced because of that. The line between making art and presenting art start to become one big mix. I look at other artists to see how this works and how we influence them. People want to see things like, in my song “Webcam Girl”, who is that girl? Where do the lyrics come from? It’s hard to find a balance between them. As a songwriter, you look at society to sing something so that you can reflect it but sometimes your creating unlearn reflections from all this change.

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Tell us about your album It’s called the “Neon Darkness” and it is basically my transition into a more darker reggae/blues thing.

Talking about love when love is tougher, talking about friendships when they’re not always that easy. I release a song on SoundCloud every 2 months or so and see the feedback.

How do you feel the students can succeed in this?

First, music should be presented as your art life like a nice luxury such as perfume or food.

Not all music is good just like not all food is good.

Enjoy these things and create good or ‘tasty’ work; if people say that it’s bad, then remember that’s not fully true, there is bad music and there’s good music that is uplifting and channels your music positively. If you want to pursue this and you don’t make it the first time, then that doesn’t mean that you’re bad, it only means that you need to practice to the right crowd. Credibility of who critiques your work is very important. Make sure where your support and criticism are coming from and find out what works for you. Then, sing and take risks as much as you can and you will grow into that artist you dream of.

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‫فخر الكويت الفنانين المحليين‬

‫هذا الصيف‪ ،‬ال تفكر وال تحتار‬

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‫فخر الكويت لوياك‬

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‫‪SUMMER‬‬

‫‪PROGRAM 2015‬‬

V-KOOL® Competition

V-KOOL® Competition!

Are you the Koolest on Campus!?

In collaboration with V-KOOL®, we are on a quest to find the koolest students on campus across different categories with the winner each month getting free shading on their car from V-KOOL®!! This months’ category was “Koolest Ride” as we found Fahad Al-Musallam and Khaled Al-Mashaan. Who’s your favorite? Make sure that you let us know your thoughts by voting on www.studentalk-online.com!

VOTE NOW

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FOR THIS MONTHS'

KOOLEST RIDE

The Winner for April 2015 “KOOLEST STYLE” Competition: Walaa Moussa

Khaled Al-Mashaan

Fahad Al-Musallam

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V-KOOL® Competition

V-KOOL® Competition!

Are you the Koolest on Campus!?

In collaboration with V-KOOL®, we are on a quest to find the koolest students on campus across different categories with the winner each month getting free shading on their car from V-KOOL®!! This months’ category was “Koolest Ride” as we found Fahad Al-Musallam and Khaled Al-Mashaan. Who’s your favorite? Make sure that you let us know your thoughts by voting on www.studentalk-online.com!

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Fahad Al-Musallam

Tell us a little about yourself.

I’m a 20-year-old student at AUK, majoring in Communications and Media. My motto in life is to always be optimistic, aim high, and believe that there will always be a way to achieve what you want.

What do you look for when purchasing a car?

When I go to purchase a car, I look for something that can suit my personality and something that makes me feel comfortable with I decide to drive it. It is also extremely important to me that the car is compatible with my lifestyle.

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What would you say is a “must-have” in your car?

For me, I feel that a car that has great speakers and amazing sounds is really important because I consider music a very important part of my life and, therefore, my car needs to have good speakers. This is definitely a “must-have” for me when I’m looking for a car.

want it to be and this is important for me. My ride shows everyone exactly who I am and the things that I love to do, such as customizing it.

Do you feel that your ride defines you in any way? If yes, how?

Yes, of course! It shows that I love customizing things and it is something that I have done throughout my life. My car is exactly how I

Any last words for the readers?

I hope that one day I get to see more vehicles getting customized by their owners. It would be extremely interesting to have different types, styles, and designs done on the streets of Kuwait!

If you were to explain your car in one sentence, what would it be?

My car is an attention grabber and explains who I truly am.

V-KOOL® ‫مسابقة‬

Koolest

Ride

Next Competition (October): Koolest Personality!

Please contact us on the below e-mail if you want to be a part of it: info@ph7-kw.com

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Khaled Al-Mashaan

Tell us a little bit about yourself My name is Khaled Al Mashaan and I am a Finance major at AUK. My hobbies are swimming and football as I support Liverpool!

I also consider drag racing one of my main hobbies and can’t get enough of the thrill.

What do you look for when purchasing a car?

It definitely has to be a car that I love. People shouldn’t only look around for luxury but rather something that appeals to them. For example, a Ford can be your Ferrari! Also, it is really important for me to have a good sound system.

What would you say is a “must-have” in your car?

An AUX! Honestly though, I find the Spoiler a very important thing to have in addition to great rims. Of course, for me a car has to be anything that either has a V8 engine or higher!

Do you feel that your ride defines who you are in any way? If yes, how?

Yes, I feel that it defines me a lot because I am the type of person that loves speed and the sound of a big engine. Of course, there is no denying the fact that a loud exhaust also helps.

If you were to explain your car in one sentence, what would it be?

It’s unique; for one of it, you won’t be able to find 10 others like it!

Any last words for the readers?

Even though fast cars are very appealing, the death toll in Kuwait is horrific! Please take care of yourselves and drive safe.

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Talent Competition

Talent Competition 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

VOTE NOW

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FOR THIS MONTH'S

TALENTS

Mohammed Bastaki

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The Winners for April 2015 Talent Competition: Tarek Kabbani

Basil Humoud

Talent Competition

Which Student Will win the ''Most Talented''

Competition?

Tell us more about yourself My name is Mohammad Bastaki and Im a computer engineering major at auk. I love technology and music, sometimes I try to mix them both together whenever possible. I’m really into the gaming world and I love pizza!

What is your talent?

I have many different talents but my focus right now is on theatrical singing.

How did you develop your talent?

I first started singing when I was part of a company called “One World Actors Centre”.

Before I joined, I didn’t know that I could sing.

My first performance was in front of the VIP audience at the British Embassy. After that, I started practicing and honing my skills and I would like to think that I am quite good now!

What are your future plans?

I don’t have any major future plans at the moment but inspiration is always there and you never know what may happen in the end.

Things can change in an instant.

Who supported your talent?

The people that were there throughout my adventure and have been able to show unconditional support were my friends, my family and, of course, the people at “One World Actors Centre”. I appreciate all of their support and they were really able to keep me going and push me to take my talents to new heights.

Just remember, don’t give up on your dreams!

Did you encounter any obstacles?

The only obstacles are some peoples’ negative comments but, besides that, I haven’t faced any real obstacles yet in this journey. Things have been going very well in this aspect and I hope that it is able to continue this way for many more years.

Any last words for the readers?

Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit; wisdom is not putting a tomato in a fruit salad.

Just remember, don’t give up on your dreams!

Mohammed Bastaki

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‫مسابقة الطلبة‬

Tell us more about yourself My name is Basil Humoud and I’m a TV and Radio major in GUST. I also studied film at Boulder, Colorado. I have a varied taste in music, I love music back from the 50s until today. I used to always tell friends and family that if I could sing I would but chose film since I can’t!

What is your talent?

My talent is dancing, mainly Michael Jackson impersonation and others. It is a way to express myself in school and I used to use the

Talent Show to get my voice heard and let people know that you can practically dance to anything. You can dance through life and get away with it.

How did you develop your talent?

Back when I was a kid, during the Jackson trial on TV, I researched about him and watched “Beat It”. I loved the way he moved and the music. I forgot about it until 9th grade and re-watched it and fell in love with dancing and how u can get a message out by just moving your body.

What are your future plans?

To make movies and show the world that even Arabs have hidden talents other than the what the basic shows in terms of Doctors and Engineers. There is a lot of talent in the Middle East and in Kuwait especially that many people don’t know about.

Who supported your talent?

The main people who were able to support my talent are my close friends and my family.

My parents knew I wasn’t very good in school and they were happy I was able to pursue something that I really love.

Become a slave to the rhythm and dance through life.

Did you encounter any obstacles?

In 9th grade, I wanted to do “Billie Jean” and the principal said I couldn’t because of the lyrics. I didn’t do the Talent Show then and did it in 10th grade. It was the first time that I was able to perform in the show.

Any last words for the readers?

Follow your dreams and never let anyone tell you that you can’t do something. If you don’t have passion for what you’re doing, stop it and find what you’re passionate about and do it. Become a slave to the rhythm and dance through life.

Basil Humoud

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Fashion Competition

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Limelight Picks For this Summer Season

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Visit the Limelight stores located at The Avenues Mall, The Gate Mall, Arraya Mall, Salhiya Complex, and Zahra Complex!

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ICONIC Competition Vote for Your Favorite!

Women are looking for something simple, clean and trendy with stripes and florals that are able to make a big statement in key pieces such as sleeveless long jackets and tent dresses. As for the men, the easy, non-fussy transformation from a Day to a Night look with stripes, nautical motifs and wide-striped tailoring is exactly what they will be looking for with colors such as white, navy blue, red and antique gold. Now, you can find both at ICONIC and you really don’t have to look any further!

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American Eagle Takes You to the Beach with its Summer 2015 Collection!

American Eagle Outfitters announced the launch of its latest summer collection, which is focused on unique style and supported by a new marketing campaign filled with carefree individuals on the sunny coast of San Diego, California.

AEO’s Summer “APRES SURF” collection screams boho-style complete with florals, fringe, crochet and of course destroyed denim.

No matter where you are, you’ll feel like you are in sunny California with AEO! Girls can let their inner hippy shine in feminine fringe, lace and crochet. The collection showcases shades of white, cream and natural tones. For girls who like a little more color, the collection offers ethnic island prints and bright accessories. Other summer essentials include cotton muscle Tees and Tanks, textured kimonos, printed skirts and comfy rompers.

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Being America’s favorite jeans brand, denim is still a big part of the collection. Girls can enjoy a variety of denim shorts with color crochet, prints, embroidery, heavy destroy and patching. When you are not at the beach, slip into sun-faded and destroyed denim crops.

AEO has all the essentials a guy needs for the ultimate summer vacation. It’s all about tropical surf this season with a variety of shorts, beach graphics and tanks. Guys will be able to stand out and rock the color block and bright stripes in AEO timeless T-shirts. Pair a T-shirt with geoprint board shorts and you’re ready to hit the beach! An AEO men’s collection would not be complete without tipped polos, oxford shirts, classic shorts and destroyed denim. Guys can choose from a variety of denim this season.

They can rock destroyed denim with the new AEO wear and repair denim line.

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American Eagle Outfitters are located in the 1st Avenue – The Avenues, The Mall – The Avenues and Marina Mall.

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Designs Your Teen Will Love!

At PBteen, we’re all about bringing the greatest in excellence, style and value to every teen’s bedroom, study space, lounge area and beyond. Our stylish range of furniture, décor, bedding, lighting, accessories and giftables are designed exclusively with teens in mind!

Whether their style is preppy, eclectic or anywhere in between, our collections make it easy to design fun and functional spaces that every teen will love.

This month, we’re all about creating the perfect teens’ bedroom for lazy summer days. To build this room, we start by selecting an awesome bed – one where teens can day dream away or get some much needed sleep in. For this season, we really love the Chelsea Platform Bed - one of our most stylish and functional beds. It has everything teens need to store their stuff: cabinets and shelves that are perfect for stacking books and magazines; and storing electronics like a tablet, laptop or speakers.

Next, we add a touch of adventure and summer to the bed with our Kelly Slater Organic Waffle Duvet Cover & Sham. This collection, exclusively designed with 11-time world surfing champ Kelly Slater, brings a casual seaside style to a bedroom and is a must-have for any wannabe (or actual) surfers!

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Kelly Slater Collection

We couldn’t complete this all-star summer bedroom without surf-inspired art, and our favorite of the season is the exclusive Kelly Slater Bamboo lacquer Gallery Panels.

These images are perfect for evoking lazy summer days, featuring brilliant color photography of palm trees, sandy beaches and surfable waves.

To create a space just right for reading and relaxation, we selected the Baldwin Cushy Lounge Collection. This collection really takes a lounging area to the next level. Soft upholstery and square tufting give this plush collection modern style. Shown here, in a girls room it works great with fun accent pillows in pink and blue, but it’d work equally well in a more masculine space with retro accents or stripes and plaid.

Finally, to round off the summer vibe in this room we picked something special for teens that love hanging out having summer fun by the sea or pool. We accented this room with our Surf Swell Beach Totes and Beauty Pouches and a selection of Beach Towels – these fun, vibrant designs are guaranteed to prepare your teen for fun in the sun!

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We have an amazing range of stylish products to match your teen’s style.

Visit our store or call us at +965 2228 3494 for a free design service appointment at your home or in store.

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Costa Coffee

Celebrating Earth Day with educational workshops at new Al Salam Mall branch

Costa Coffee celebrated Earth Day on Saturday the 18th of April at their newest branch in Al Salam Mall Salmiya. Earth Day is an annual event, celebrated on April 22, on which day events worldwide are held to demonstrate support for environmental protection. To mark the occasion, the new branch hosted ‘Costa Coffee’s Acts of Green’ an event that attracted over 300 participants including children and adults.

In line with its commitment to the environment, Costa Coffee joined forces with local initiatives Funhouse and Artspace to offer a four-hour interactive workshop, which included painting with coffee grains and seed planting. During the event children were taught the importance of the environment and sustainability in their everyday lives.

Environmental sustainability is a large part of the Costa Coffee ethos, the brand prides itself on its Rainforest Alliance status, all of Costa Coffee’s Mocha Italia beans come from Rainforest Alliance Certified farms, which ensures that both the farmers and the land they grow on is supported and sustained, helping coffee growers and their respective communities. In addition Costa Coffee’s iconic red cups are 100% recyclable, made using only certified sustainable pulp and vegetable ink.

Costa Coffee currently operates in 36 locations across Kuwait, including recent openings in Shaab Al Bahri, Kuwait International Airport, and kiosk rollouts within The Sultan Centers in Kuwait.

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Synergy Distribution ''The eyes are one of the most powerful tools a woman can have...

Maintain them, Treat them and Protect them!'' ...‫“تعد العيون اكثر مالمح الوجه جاذبية وقوة وتستطيع كل أمرأة‬ “!‫الحفاظ على جمالهما وحمايتهما والعناية بهما‬

Wilma Schumann Skin Care is designed to be simple to understand and simple to use. The whole line is formulated to provide effective solutions to skin concerns and to provide supreme results for clients’ total satisfaction. Wilma Schumann is a pioneer in products that resolve specific skin concerns. Client concerns such as:

• Anti-Aging, • Sensitive & Irritated skin, • Eye Area Treatments, • Blemish control, • Skin Renewal, • Lightening & Brightening, • Environmental Protection

Wilma Schumann Skin Care System is the result of more than 30 years of research, testing, and experience in the professional spa and medical fields, and it is now available in Kuwait.

Wilma Schumann Skin Care System is based on European dermo-esthetic principles. That’s the marriage of science and beauty ! It is the combination of botanically based ingredients, paraben-free formulations, unique delivery systems and uncompromising results that only science based Skin Care can provide.

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The “1. 2. 3. Steps” Eye Area Treatments consists of 3 products that will minimize, calm, hydrate and brighten your eyes area. It is mainly focusing on concerns as Fine lines, puffiness, dryness and dark circles around the eyes. ‫ كما انها تركز بشكل رئيسي على‬، ‫ للمحافظة على العيون تتوقف على استخدام المنتجات الثالثة التى تعمل على تهدئة وترطيب وتفتييح منطقة حول العين‬3 ، 2 ، 1 ‫الخطوات‬ ‫التخلص من الخطوط التعبيرية واالنتفاخات والهاالت السوداء والجفاف حول العين‬

Eye Contour Revitalizing Serum Revitalize your look with this natural, botanically-based gel that gives the area around the eyes, face and neck intensive hydration.

Contains liposomes, ivy extract and horse chestnut known for their soothing and hydrating effect that help reduce the appearance of fine lines and swollen, tired-looking eyes. Light rose water fragrance.

Hydrating Collagen Eye Pads Each box contains 5 pairs. Enhance your eye contour area by visibly reducing the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and puffiness.

100% pure collagen gel pads offering intense hydration and are easy to use and non-irritating.

Eye Intensive Hydrating Crème Virtually lift the delicate area around your eyes with an ultra-luxurious hydrating complex. An exotic blend of antioxidants, botanical extracts, glycosaminoglycans, and light-reflecting particles combine to reduce the appearance of fine lines and dark circles and diminish swollen and tiredlooking eyes.

The body treatment line is a miracle treatment for dry skin, unsightly and uneven skin texture, cellulite, and unsatisfactory body contouring.

،‫منتجات العناية بالجسم هى معجزة التخلص من شكل الجسم الغير مرضى والترهل والسليوليت والجفاف‬ ‫وذلك عن طريق نحته وشده‬

The Body Moisturizer

visibly improves the tone and texture of your skin.

This easily-absorbed lotion recharges your skin’s natural renewal process by replenishing lipids to soothe and moisturize.

U.S Based Company - Now Available in Kuwait

Al-Qasr Co-Op Pharmacy, Al-Yasmin pharmacy, The new Mowasat Hospital Pharmacy, Heba Pharmacy, Ali Sabah Al-Salem Co-Op Pharmacy and many more…

The Body Contouring

Serum minimizes the appearance of cellulite with this revolutionary emulsion. Active ingredients such as the powerful CoAxel complex, create a virtual “fatburning heat” that speeds fat elimination for skin that looks firmer and toned.

@SynergyKuwait To know which Pharmacy is the closest to you, please call: 22270181, 95573536, 95573534

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Special Features

The Illogical Logic of my Life A Witty Philosophical Handbook written by Zeina Mokaddam

An entrepreneur, a publisher, and now an author; Zeina Mokaddam takes us all on a journey into her life in a way that we have never seen before.

“The Illogical Logic of my Life” shows us what she is truly all about while she finds a witty and unique way to bring us into her adventures.

Describe what “The Illogical Logic of my Life” is all about It is as the name hints; a contradiction by nature! It is full of sarcasm but it is not a satire, it is full of humor but is not comic, it is a witty take on life.

Basically, the handbook tackles the most complicated issues of life in the most simplistic manner. It pauses at very heavy existentialist dilemmas and translates them into illustrations, equations. It is a short read that hopefully will have a far more lasting impact than the number of its pages.

You started a book with a quote by Oscar Wilde. What made you begin with that quote specifically?

Quoting Oscar Wilde was very important for me because he captures the spirit of what I am trying to portray here. Furthermore, as far as coping strategies are concerned, humor remains one of the most effective, alongside reframing and acceptance.

What was going through your mind when you wrote the book?

One day, I decided that I wanted to write a book about my life. I wanted to share my life story and my experiences so that I may be of help to someone who is passing through the same dilemmas. In reality, we all pass through the same struggles regardless of our gender or nationality. So, if I have to go through them and draw my own conclusions every step of the way, I thought that it would be interesting to share this and hopefully I would have had a positive impact on someone’s life at a certain point. This is why I wrote the book. When I started trying to write the book, I thought about how I can write about my life without having to involve others. It was more about my thoughts really rather than about my life.

You have been publishing for others for 14 years, what made you decide to write for yourself?

Magazine publishing is my career and therefore I publish other people’s words and life stories. When I first started “Men’s Passion” I asked myself, ‘what is my passion?’

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One of my close friends pointed out that LIFE is actually my passion and that is true. This is why I decided to write about my passion and start writing books. This hopefully is the first in a series.

What was the idea of using equations?

Many times, we feel that life is unfair and doesn’t make any sense yet we are asked to live it and try to make sense of it all. And what makes more sense than logic? A logic based on syllogism and equations. So, I wondered, can I do that? I took pen to paper and started writing...

Should we be preparing for an “Illogical Logic” series?

Actually, yes! I would like to write about the illogical logic of my relationships or my career and talk about the complications of those in an abstract way again. It will all depend on the feedback that I get from the readers.

What was the objective of the cover?

One of my dear friends, Ali Sultan, is a digital artist and a very talented person. When I started writing the book he was in Dubai, so I took the script to him to see how my close friends would perceive it. Right in my brother’s kitchen, Ali took a picture of me on his camera, downloaded it on his PC, and started working on the illustration. I fell in love with it because, if you look at the details, it is all about mathematical symbols. A lot of people say that it doesn’t look a lot like me but that is what I wanted. It is supposed to be abstract. It isn’t about the details of who Zeina is, it is about the experiences. I am revealing a lot about my life without saying much.

What message do you pass on to the students who want to be future writers and entrepreneurs?

If you’re asking me about where to start as a student, you have to keep in mind that when you are a student, you are sure of yourself and your emotions are extreme most of the time. Whenever something goes against what your plans are, you have an extreme reaction that will sometimes make you freeze. This is where the book comes in. We do not always get what we plan, we sometimes get what we wish for only to realize that we should not have wished for it to begin with. It is how you adapt and come out of it stronger. How do you embrace your destiny and make the most out of it. Each person has a role in life, just assume that role and don’t stop at every hurdle. Build resilience, which in my opinion is one of the most important elements for success.

Without using the words ‘witty’ or ‘humorous’, how would you describe the book in a sentence?

It is full of contradictions, paradoxical.

Is there anything else that you would like to add for the students?

My first go at publishing was through STUDENTALK so the students have always been my inspiration. They are very energizing.

I will be focusing a lot on the students and I am hoping that I will be having readings inside universities so that I can reach the students directly.

www.facebook.com/ illogicallogicbyzeina

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Lifestyle Fashion for Her

H&M Summer Sunglasses & Bags for the Perfect Summer!

FASHION For Her

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Are you all ready for summer?! Well, H&M are and they have come out with some great sunglasses and handbags that will make you look more stylish during this hot season! With new styles and great looks, you really cannot go wrong with picking them this year.

‫أسلوب الحياة موضة له و لها‬

New Look

A New Look For The Summer FASHION For Him & Her

The name states it all for you as New Look have some great looks for you this summer! Shoes and clothes that will get you up on your feet for this summer! Looking to get your summer vacation shopping out of the way a little early? Well, visit New Look for some amazing and unique choices!

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Lifestyle Fashion for Her

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Lifestyle Health

Got that Summertime,

Summertime - Hydration Summer is a global term for fun. It’s all fun and games till it hits you 5, 7, 10 years from now and you start to wonder why your skin is cracking, why fine lines are appearing, and you will start to find yourself showing off the old you to prove that you once had great skin and hair!

It’s actually very simple, rules are boring.

Rules actually suck! That’s why you shouldn’t consider going to an extreme (e.g. hiding from the sun all summer, because sorry! We need that summer glow), but, you should undergo maintenance. No, you are not construction. Yes, you need to maintain your skin, hair and body!

Maintain your face with:

Hydrate your hair with:

Avocado Half an avocado and mixing it with a teaspoon of olive oil; you can also add a tablespoon of honey for very dry skin. Apply the mask to your face, leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes, and wash it off. Your skin should feel moisturized

Honey Honey is very important in a homemade hair mask if you have dry, dull hair. It has restorative properties that add moisture to lifeless hair, making it glowing and lustrous.

Olive oil Works as a natural cleanser and moisturizer.

Just rub the oil into your skin and drape a warm, damp cloth over your face until it cools, then wipe away the excess oil.

Coconut oil An excellent conditioner, making hair feel soft and lustrous.

Honey Mix together 2 tablespoons of oats with a tablespoon of honey and a dash of water.You can use it just to exfoliate, wash it off right away, or leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes as a soothing, hydrating mask before rinsing.

Extra virgin olive oil Hydrates hair and acts as a natural conditioner for the hair. Olive oil has long been used for beauty hair care. It is brilliant for nourishing brittle, dry, damaged hair, rejuvenating it and giving it a healthy glow.

You can use different face and hair masks to keep your skin and hair hydrated and protected. You don’t need to go all crazy and splurge on cosmetic products, stick to mother nature, it knows best! (Don’t all mothers?)

Now apart from our number one rule – “drink enough water” there are several essential ingredients that you always need to have on board.

Let your future-self thank you!

Xoxo, Foodista

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HTC One M9 The ''Third-Generation One'' is Out

Gadgets

With some minor yet crucial changes to the phone, the HTC One M9 has been able to exceed all expectations once again as it was released in mid-April. With HTC continuing to grow using the Android software, they have been able to be one of the leaders in the Smartphone world and continue to do so with their latest release.

Sharing the same basic design as the M8, the HTC One M9 has the evident change of the two-tone design as the back has a ridge that connects it to the front. This has helped it become more user-friendly as it has managed to remove the plastic edge between the screen and frame.

Furthermore, it is a much easier phone to grip when compared to its predecessor, the M8. It is now a lot easier to use with one hand to go through applications and other pages on the phone. It isn’t a thin phone but it doesn’t feel too big. It is wellbalanced and, I’m sure that most of you will understand what I mean by this, it actually feels like you’re holding a smartphone and not some random toy!

They have been at the forefront of it all through this time and the only keep improving with every new model that they have been able to release so far!

The HTC One M9 is definitely a must-have for any Android user, especially those who have been accustomed to using the HTC.

The HTC One M9 is a tall and narrow phone and, therefore, it is a little bit easier to reach the buttons yet it may be quite an issue when trying to reach the top of your phone.

The HTC users know the struggle that has been evident with their past purchases! Even though reaching some parts of the phone using one hand may prove to be a slight mission, the overall build of the phone has become a lot more user-friendly.

In terms of the camera, they have changed the look of it as well. Rather than having a round camera, the M9 has a square one and it’s slightly raised and is 20.7 MP, which is quite a great asset to have on your smartphone.

With everything taken into account, the changes made to the HTC One M9 are very positive. The ergonomics have improved drastically thanks to the new power button and, as mentioned earlier, the narrower body.

It looks surprisingly great when compared to the first and second generation Ones as well!

This is a wonderful choice of smartphone for any Android user that’s looking for something new to buy. Even though other phones such as the Samsung have been able to make drastic improvements, you really cannot go wrong with the HTC.

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Lifestyle Fragrances

Bath & Body Works Summer Fragrances

The Love & Sunshine Collection fragrances For Her

The newest addition to Bath & Body Works’ Signature Collection, Love & Sunshine, is guaranteed to make you smile! The fresh and playful fragrance is a bright, happy blend of the juiciest fruits, brightest blooms, and most cheerful citrus – it’s happiness in a bottle! It is time to smell HAPPY!

Bubble Bath & Body Wash 6KD Ultra Shea Body Cream 4.250KD

Fine Fragrance Mist 6KD

Body Lotion 4.750KD

Shower Gel 4.750KD This fresh and bright scent is a must when it comes to your summer fragrance shopping as Bath & Body Works have been able to turn heads once again with their new collection. Make your presence known with this aroma during your summer outings!

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Lifestyle Automobiles

Hyundai Northern Gulf Launches 2015 Scrap Art Competition

Cars

As part of its greater corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, Northern Gulf Hyundai announced today the launch of its Scrap Art Competition, which is aimed at university students in specific, and contemporary art lovers in general.

The competition’s participants will include artists, students and engineers hoping to inform their communities about the environmental dangers of derelict spare parts that litter cities if not disposed of correctly.

Hyundai also hopes to explore alternative reuse and recycling initiatives. Art pieces created from the parts will be exhibited at the Hyundai showroom.

The event will begin with the unveiling of the art pieces at the Hyundai showroom

by Northern Gulf’s management team and the competition’s participants, along with their friends and families. Media representatives and social media influencers will also attend. The art pieces will then be viewed by a judging panel whowill pick one winner who will receive a guided tour of Hyundai’s Ulsan South Korean factory, which is considered the world’s largest integrated car manufacturing facility.

On the occasion, Mr.Raed Turjuman, Northern Gulf’s CEO said, “Hyundai is proud to be launching this initiative which demonstrates its commitment towards our environment and its protection, as well as brining to light the issues that face our societies in reusing and recycling waste products.” He also reiterated Hyundai’s continued support for the communities it reaches through grassroots support whenever given the opportunity.

In addition to a host of CSR initiatives designed to provide humanitarian support, Northern Gulf constantly offers a variety of promotions to ensure customer satisfaction and to make Hyundai’s vehicles accessible to all with competitive and reasonable prices. The company is also keen to reinforce Hyundai’s global brand value as a leading automotive brand that has been able to compete with older legacy brands. The promotions stand as a tribute to Hyundai’s customer-centric philosophy, which places customer needs at the top of its priorities, whether before or after purchase.

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Participants can find out more about the competition and how to apply at www.hyundaiscrapart.com or through their Facebook page and Instagram feed @HyundaiKuwait.

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MOVADO PARLEE

TM

2015 Limited Edition Automatic Chronograph Watches

Taking its name and design inspiration from Parlee Cycles, the company that pioneered the use of ultra-lightweight unidirectional carbon fiber in racing bike frame fabrication, and in doing so, redefined the cycling world, the first Movado Parlee Limited Edition Automatic Chronograph premiered at Baselworld last year to critical acclaim.

Highly charismatic, the original limited edition Movado Parlee was crafted in sandblasted black-PVD finished titanium and unidirectional black carbon fiber.

Now, Movado proudly introduces the 2015 Movado Parlee Automatic Chronograph in an edition limited to 250 individually numbered pieces. Offered this year in titanium and unidirectional carbon fiber, it is powered by the same fine ETA A07 Swiss automatic chronograph movement at the first edition.

An exhibition case-back reveals the intricate workings of the fine self-winding mechanism with 48-hour power reserve. The design’s signature, double-contoured 46 mm case, 14.8 mm deep, is distinguished by a tone-on-tone Parlee logo along one side, a distinctively styled crown and chronograph pushers with recessed “Allen wrench” detail.

hands and center-mounted chronograph seconds hand provide striking textural and color contrast.

The lightweight Movado Parlee bracelet is constructed with narrow outer links in gray titanium, and wide unidirectional carbon fiber center links. Built for endurance, yet remarkably supple and comfortable, it secures firmly to the wrist with a push-button deployment clasp.

Modern design and innovation define the Movado experience, and the newest Parlee Chronograph is a compelling example of the brand’s artistic creativity fused with technologically advanced watchmaking expertise. It is also water resistant to 5 ATM/ 50 meters.

Movado Parlee’s flat black 45mm bezel, fabricated from 250 layers of unidirectional carbon fiber, and its wide center bracelet links sport the same soft, brushed sheen as the durable, ultra-lightweight bike frame material innovated and perfected by Parlee. The wraparound tubular framework in sandblasted gray titanium echoes the tubular form of a bicycle’s frame, fluidly integrating the raised case with the bracelet while giving the Movado Parlee an open, aerodynamic, ultra-modern silhouette.

The recessed unidirectional black carbon fiber chronograph dial features a bold Movado Parlee logo in green, orange, blue or white at 3 o’clock and a brushed black flat Movado signature dot at 12 o’clock. Protected by an antireflective sapphire crystal, this contoured dial is encircled by a shiny black minute reflector ring with gray or white indices and Arabic numerals. Visibly deeper at the north/ south ends, the reflector ring further enhances the watch design’s dimensionality and air of animation. Three black carbon fiber subdials – a 30-minute chronograph counter at 12 o’clock, 12-hour chronograph counter at 6 o’clock, and a small seconds hand at 9 o’clock – along with a date window at 3 o’clock, and white-tipped skeleton dauphine hour/minute

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News Sports

Great Summer Sports

Use the Heat to Your Advantage!

We live in a country so hot that it could sometimes reach 50 degrees during the summer. So, why should we complain about it if we have no choice but to be a part of it? Take advantage of the beautiful sun with some amazing sports to keep you healthy and having a great time with this heat! Here are five of the activities that you can do during the coming summer!

Swimming Let’s start off here with the most obvious one of all, which is swimming. There are countless pools, resorts, and public beach spots where you can go along with your family or your friends and enjoy a great morning and afternoon in the outdoors! If it gets too hot for you, all that is needed is to get up and take a dip in the nice, cold water. Sit in the sun, grab a cold drink, and have a nice outing with great company! You really cannot go wrong when deciding to spend a day near the water.

Beach Volleyball Beach volleyball is a very popular summer sport around the world and it isn’t missed in Kuwait either! The great thing about this sport is that you don’t really need too many people to be a part of it. You can gather up a few friends, go to the beach, and make it happen! It’s wonderful exercise but the “fun” aspect will make you completely forget that you’re actually giving your body some muchneeded exercise and make you focus on the entertainment side of it.

Skateboarding/ Biking During the winter, it may be a little difficult for you to find a good time to take your skateboard or bicycle out since it may be windy, rainy, or whatnot. During the summer, that is all taken aside as the weather is perfect for you to go out and enjoy some time on the skateboard! Furthermore, you can take your bike to the Scientific Center walkway as there is a lot of space for you to go on a nice and scenic ride! Take advantage of it and enjoy the summer sun with some headphones and your bike or skateboard.

Basketball Here is the great thing about basketball: If you love the summer, then head over to places such as the Marina Courts to play some basketball with your friends or random people there who are looking for an extra player.

If it’s too hot for you outside, then you can organize an indoor game in one of the many courts available to enjoy a wonderful day out!

Basketball is one of the major sports here in Kuwait and there is certainly no reason for you not to be a part of it!

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Beach Football Football is no stranger to the State of Kuwait!

Since you’ve probably been spending a lot of the time during the winter and spring nights at the countless football courts available, why not attempt to spend an afternoon playing beach football at one of the beaches here? Of course, beach football isn’t really the same as the football you may be used to playing on the Astroturf or the grass, but there is no denying the fact that it’s going to be great fun! It’s a little more difficult and depends more on skill so why not go get a chance to show your skills off to your friends at the beach?

With all that said, it is extremely important to keep yourself hydrated and not be in the sun for too long. In the end of the day, your health is the most vital thing here and there is no need to risk it when performing any of the outdoor activities mentioned above. Have a great start to the summer!!!

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News Top Music Charts

Top 10 English Songs

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2

See You Again – Wiz Khalifa feat. Charlie Puth

4 Cheerleader – OMI

8 The Nights – Avicii

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3

Jealous – Nick Jonas

5 Lean On – Major Lazer feat.

Mo & DJ Snake

9 Dear Future Husband – Meghan Trainor

Firestone – Kygo feat. Conrad Sewell

6 Trouble – Iggy Azalea feat.

Jennifer Hudson

10 Heartbeat Song – Kelly Clarkson

7 Earned It – The Weeknd

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‫أفضل ‪ 10‬أغاني عربية‬

‫‪1‬‬ ‫دقيقق حياة ‪ – 60‬أصالة نصري‬

‫‪2‬‬ ‫كل ما بيطل – جوزيف عطية‬

‫‪4‬‬ ‫كيف بحبك يا – أدهم نابلسي‬

‫‪3‬‬ ‫محامي – ماجد المهندس‬

‫‪5‬‬ ‫يا زمان – هالة القصير‬

‫‪6‬‬ ‫في احساس ماليني – وائل جسار‬

‫‪8‬‬ ‫دخلين في مزاد – محمد المجذوب‬

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‫‪7‬‬ ‫دي جاي – بلقيس‬

‫‪9‬‬ ‫شمس المغارب – مروان الشامي‬

‫‪10‬‬ ‫صار الحكي – وائل كفوري‬

Entertainment Celebrities

Celebrity News

Begin your Summer with our Favorite Celebs Netflix May Releases!

One of the major news that came out from Netflix is that they will officially be releasing ‘Legally Blonde’ one and two in May. What makes it even better is that there will be other major movies that will be out during the month such as seasons 1 and 2 of Graceland, Season 1 of the Transporter series, ‘The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio’ and others.

Furthermore, there will be some major movies leaving Netflix such as ‘Princess Diaries 2’ and ‘Skyfall’! Netflix continues to improve and many are awaiting some new releases coming out within this month!

Blake Lively's Post-Baby Workout, Diet Includes "Gentle" Exercising and Sweets Just four months after giving birth, the star has been showing off her slender post-baby body in a series of body-conscious (and gloriously colorful) looks. How did she bounce back so quickly, you ask? "Gentle" exercising… and a few sweets!

But when she's not filling her taut tummy, Lively revealed that she's been hitting the great outdoors to work her way back to her pre-pregnancy shape. "Your body goes through a lot after pregnancy and birth, so small, gentle workouts feel better," the actress told You magazine.

Elaborating on her choice of workout, she said, "I hate the gym. Who doesn’t? When I’m in the gym I feel like I am missing out. [So] I would rather rent a bike or go for a hike."

Sarah Paulson & Kathy Bates are Back for American Horror Story: Hotel Here is some great news for all the ‘American Horror Story’ fans out there as it has officially been confirmed that Sarah Paulson and Kathy Bates will both star in the next season of the highly anticipated show. Hotel will mark Bates' third appearance in the franchise — she debuted in AHS: Coven as the evil, immortal Madame Delphine LaLaurie (and won an Emmy for the role!) and returned for season four's AHS: Freak Show as bearded woman Ethel Darling. AHS: Hotel will begin production in late summer in Los Angeles — the previous two seasons have shot in New Orleans — and will debut on FX in October.

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“McDreamy” Leaves Grey’s Anatomy: In one of the biggest shocks in Grey’s Anatomy history, Dr. Derek Shepherd was killed off the show as it has brought millions to a feeling of shock and confusion as to what could happen next. After 11 years on the show, Patrick Dempsey will no longer take part in it as he has been killed off after some clashes with Shonda Rhymes, the producer of the show. With that said, Shonda Rhymes had a few words to say about his departure: Derek Shepherd is and will always be an incredibly important character -- for Meredith, for me and for the fans. I absolutely never imagined saying goodbye to our 'McDreamy.' Patrick Dempsey's performance shaped Derek in a way that I know we both hope became a meaningful example -- happy, sad, romantic, painful and always true -- of what young women should demand from modern love.

His loss will be felt by all. Now, Meredith and the entire Grey's Anatomy family are about to enter uncharted territory as we head into this new chapter of her life. The possibilities for what may come are endless. As Ellis Grey would say: the carousel never stops turning."

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‫اخبار المشاهير‬

‫إبدأ الصيف مع المشاهير المفضلة‬

‫ليلى علوي‪ :‬لهذا شاركت في “مذيع العرب”‬ ‫كشفت الفنانة المصريّة ليلى علوي‪ ،‬عن سبب‬ ‫مشاركتها في لجنة تحكيم “مذيع العرب”‪ ،‬حيث‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫أكدت أنها وافقت على البرنامج‪ ،‬ألنه مختلف عن باقي‬ ‫البرامج‪ ،‬حسبما ذكر موقع “روتانا”‪.‬‬ ‫يذكر أن ليلى‪ ،‬أكدت أن فكرة البرنامج جديدة وجريئة‪،‬‬ ‫حيث أنها تبحث دائم ًا على األدوار الجديدة والمختلفة‬ ‫ألنها ال تحب التكرار‪ .‬وكشفت علوي‪ ،‬أنها كانت‬ ‫خائفة ومرعوبة من هذه التجربة‪ ،‬حيث قالت‪“ :‬ولكن‬ ‫عندما تابعت أ ّول حلقة تسجيل استمتعت بها‪ ،‬رغم‬ ‫أن تصويرها استغرق ثماني ساعات”‪ .‬وعن مشاريعها‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫المستقبليّة‪ّ ،‬‬ ‫تحضر لفيلم سينمائي‪.‬‬ ‫أكدت أنها‬ ‫تكريم سعاد عبد اهلل في مهرجان الدوحة المسرحي ‪2015‬‬ ‫بدأت فعاليات مهرجان الدوحة المسرحي ‪ 2015‬بحضور‬ ‫سعادة الدكتور حمد بن عبدالعزيز الكواري وزير الثقافة‬ ‫والفنون والتراث ولفيف من الفنانين واإلعالميين‬ ‫والضيوف حيث ازدحمت جنبات مسرح قطر الوطني‬ ‫بعشاق فنون الخشبة في ليلة عرفت تكريم عدد من‬ ‫رواد المسرح القطري وكذا المشاركين في تقديم أول‬ ‫عرض لمسرحية “أم الزين” للمخرج والمؤلف عبدالرحمن‬ ‫المناعي والتي قدمت عام ‪ 1975‬على خشبة مسرح نجمة‬ ‫بالدوحة‪ ،‬تتقدمهم الفنانة الكويتية سعاد عبد اهلل التي‬ ‫حظيت بتكريم خاص من طرف وزير الثقافة والفنون‬ ‫والتراث‪ ،‬حسبما ذكرت صحيفة العرب القطرية‪.‬‬ ‫وخالل الحفل االفتتاحي ألقى سعادة الدكتور حمد‬ ‫بن عبدالعزيز الكواري وزير الثقافة والفنون والتراث‬ ‫كلمة أكد فيها على أهمية المهرجان في إثراء الحركة‬ ‫المسرحية القطرية والعربية‪ ،‬مشيرا إلى أن الدوحة تواصل‬ ‫حراكها الثقافي منذ أن كانت عاصمة للثقافة العربية عام‬ ‫‪ 2010‬حيث تساهم في تنشيط الحياة الثقافية من كل‬ ‫الجوانب تماشيا مع الرؤية االستراتيجية لعام ‪.2016‬‬

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‫أغنية لخالد عبد الرحمن تتحول إلى مسلسل رمضاني!‬ ‫تعرض قناة “روتانا خليجية” في موسم رمضان هذا العام‪،‬‬ ‫المسلسل االجتماعي “الذاهبة” المكون من ‪ 15‬حلقة وتم‬ ‫اقتباسه عن قصيدة شاعر األندلس ناصر القحطاني التي‬ ‫تحمل نفس االسم‪ ،‬وغ ّناها الفنان السعودي خالد عبد‬ ‫الرحمن‪ ،‬وحازت على إعجاب شريحة كبيرة من الناس‪،‬‬ ‫مما دفع بالقناة الروتانية إلى تبني فكرة تحويلها إلى قصة‬ ‫تلفزيونية تروي حكاية “سلطان وذهب”‪ ،‬شاب وشابة‬ ‫سعوديين ‪ ،‬شاءت األقدار أن تجمعهما الصدفة المحضة‬ ‫في مصعد يتعطل فجأة لتبدأ منه قصتهما‪.‬‬ ‫وبحسب موقع مجلة “روتانا”‪ ،‬ستشهد الحلقات تطورا”‬ ‫كبيرا” ستدور في فلك المتابعين تساؤالت عدة عما‬ ‫إذا سيجمع القدر بين حبيبين بعد أن وضعهما في خانة‬ ‫زمانية ومكانية واحدة‪ ،‬أم هي سخرية األقدار التي تتالعب‬ ‫بمصائر األحبة؟ مفارقات عديدة والتفافات مفاجأة في‬ ‫الحبكة الدرامية سيتطلع معها المشاهد إلى النهاية‬ ‫المحتمة للقصيدة وروحيتها األصلية من دون أن يصل‬ ‫إليها بهذه السهولة‪ .‬يذكر أن مسلسل “الذاهبة” من‬ ‫تأليف لبنى حداد ويزن أتاسي‪.‬‬

Entertainment Events

Zeina Mokaddam

Launching of ''THE ILLOGICAL LOGIC OF MY LIFE''

Gathering a number of friends, family and colleagues, Zeina Mokaddam launched her book at CAP (Contemporary Art Platform) on the 7th of April.

Published by That Al-Salasil, the Illogical Logic Of My Life, is an autobiography with a creative twist. The book narrates Zeina’s life path, summarizing her real life struggles and philosophical dilemmas throughout the stages of her life up until drawing her own conclusions and coping strategies.

In very simple words filled with humor and wit, equations and illustrations, Zeina transcends the details of her own experiences, touching on the human struggle in all of us.

The book is a creative representation of human thoughts, combining a number of genres: Though it is an autobiography, it does not delve into the details. Though satirical, it is not a satire. Though it will make you laugh, it is not comic. It targets people of both genders from ages of 17 to 70+. For those who are 17, this book will hopefully make them feel that they are not alone in their struggles and that, with resilience, there is always light at the end of the tunnel. For those who are 70+, hopefully this book will make them laugh as they reminisce over their own laughter as they were facing their struggles.

It is a book of contradictions; it reveals a lot, without saying much. It tackles the most complicated issues, in the simplest form. It is a short read, that has a far reaching impact lasting longer than its pages.

The Illogical Logic of My life is now available in Kuwait in all That Al-Salasel bookstores including the airports.

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‫مسابقة ‪STUDENTALK‬‬ ‫للمواهب تطلق جولتها األخيرة‬ ‫الكويت ‪ 20 :‬أبريل ‪2015‬‬

‫أقامت مجموعة بي أتش سفن ‪ PH7 Group‬متمثلة بمجلة‬ ‫كالم الطلبة ‪ STUDENTALK‬مسابقة ‪STUDENTALK‬‬ ‫للمواهب للشهرالسابع و على التوالي بالتعاون مع أرجانا‬ ‫للمنتجعات والفنادق في أرجان البدع وبرعايةالماركة األلمانية‬ ‫الرائدة توم تايلور (المتواجدة في مجمع الفنار وسوق شرق و‬ ‫المهلب)‪ ،‬وذلك يوم األثنين الموافق في ‪ 20‬أبريل ‪ 2015‬على الخط‬ ‫التجاري في منطقة البدع‪.‬‬ ‫حضر المسابقة عدد كبير من أهل الصحافة واإلعالم‪،‬‬ ‫وطلبة الجامعات‪.‬‬ ‫انطلقت المسابقة بالتعريف على المشاركين أمام الجمهور وتم‬ ‫التصويت بشكل مباشر من خالل الموقع اإللكتروني‬ ‫‪ ،www.studentalk-online.com‬وتم إقامت سحوبات‬ ‫للحضور و توزيع جوائز من الراعي توم تايلور وفي نهاية المسابقة‬ ‫تم إعالن إسم الفائز وسط أجواء من الحماس والتحدي‪.‬‬ ‫وصرحت إدارة شركة أرجانا للمنتجعات والفنادق أن إقامت‬ ‫المسابقة للشهر السابع على التوالي هو تأكيد على نجاح هذه‬ ‫المسابقة ‪ ،‬وهذا ينبع من حرص إدارة أرجانا على دعم المواهب‬ ‫التي يمتلكها الشباب في الكويت وتوفير الفرص لهم إلبراز‬ ‫تلك المواهب‪.‬‬ ‫و شركة أرجانا تعرب عن سعادتها عن التعاون الذي تم مع‬ ‫مجموعة بي أتش سفن ‪ PH7 Group‬متمثلة بمجلة كالم‬ ‫الطلبة ‪STUDENTALK‬‬ ‫من خالل مسابقة الطالب للمواهب ‪.‬‬ ‫وأعربت رنا قعفراني المسؤولة عن تنظيم هذا الحفل في‬ ‫مجموعة بي أتش سفن ‪ PH7Group‬عن شكرها إلدارة أرجانا‬ ‫لتبنيها هذا الحدث في األشهر السبع كما شملت بالشكر الراعي‬ ‫األهم للحفل وهو تو تايلور للرعاية وتقديم الجوائز للمتسابقين‪.‬‬ ‫كما وجهت رسالة لجميع الطلبة و الحضور الذين حرصوا على‬ ‫تواجدهم وتشجيعهم للمتسابقين في الجوالت السبع‪.‬‬

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Fahad Al-Musallam Determination & Hard Work “The Final round of Qatar’s International Endurcross was one of the most physically challenging races that I have ever competed in my whole life.” stated Fahad.

“Sadly, fracturing my ankle at the practice lap of Losail’s MX Championship a week before one of the most important races to me kept me worried for days, I was told to not ride for a month! Definitely, that was just an obstacle that I had to overcome.”

Fahad chose to drive all the way to Qatar regardless of his fractured ankle. Staying home watching his championship slip right away from him was nothing close to what he had planned in mind. Determination and power of will drove him all the way to taking another shot at winning the second Championship in a row, since he claimed the 2014 Endurocross Champion.

“The 15 seconds board was up and the engines were running. I completely forgot about my ankle as soon as the gate dropped.

There I was, shifting gears, throttle wide open, found myself up in 2nd right after a couple corners. I stood up and fought throughout both moto’s, finishing 5th place overall.”

After the tremendous hard work throughout the season, it had finally come to an end with Fahad being only 3 points short from claiming his second Championship win.

This will probably be one of the most memorable races for Fahad Al-Musallam and it has nothing to do with the titles. Fahad was able to fight and, through extreme hard work, he has been able to finish the race with practically one leg!

We wish all the best for Fahad in the future as we continue to update you with all the news regarding him and his races with Titanium Motorsports.

Follow him on @titanium22

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Tefaseel An Expo Organized by AIAS KU The American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS), Kuwait Chapter is an independent, nonprofit, student-run organization dedicated to providing unmatched programs, information, and resources on issues critical to architectural education. AIAS-KU is the first international chapter. ‫ تفاصيل‬is the first student run design exhibition in Kuwait. The exhibition will be inclusive of numerous design fields, such as architectural design, interior design, product design and art. Amongst these professional fields, student work will be displayed. This will create a bridge between the professional market and the upcoming graduates.

Businesses and firms will display their style of work through installations.

The theme of the exhibition is ‫( تفاصيل‬Tefaseel) which translated in English is ‘Details’. Each of the installations will harmonize contemporary design with innovation.

All proceeds will go to charity. The charity that we’ve chosen is Kuwait Society for the Guardians of the Disabled. All money made during the event will go to the charity.

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Entertainment Events

The Conscious Pop-Up H&M, Olivia Wilde, and Conscious Commerce Celebrate The Launch

H&M, Olivia Wilde and Conscious Commerce celebrated the opening of the curated pop-up shop inside the Times Square location where other sustainable and ethical fashion brands were invited to be a part of the movement towards a better fashion future.

Conscious partners include Amour Vert, Apolis, ClimateStore, FEED, FREEDOM OF ANIMALS, The Giving Keys, K/LLER COLLECTION, LSTN, PRESERVE, S’well, SHFT, Studio One Eighty Nine and ZADY.

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Ambassadors Rosario Dawson and Abrima Erwiah with Studio One Eighty Nine, Lauren Bush Lauren with FEED and Lily Kwong with Amour Vert, were on hand to greet customers.

Shoppers lined up to be the first to shop the H&M Conscious Exclusive Collection and were able to donate their clothes to H&M’s garment recycling program to receive a 20% discount and win a chance to meet Olivia Wilde, the face of the campaign.

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Alghanim Industries hosts 'Harvard Seminar'

As part of its efforts to support education and connect with talented Kuwaiti graduates, Alghanim Industries hosted a career seminar titled “Negotiating Success in your Business Career”, for a select group of recently-graduated Kuwaiti students, at the Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel on Wednesday, 18 March 2015.

American University of Kuwait & Gulf University of Science and Technology Win Kuwait Finals of Microsoft Imagine Cup 2015

Microsoft Kuwait along with key sponsors Burgan Bank, Diyar United Company and RISE Center at the American University of Kuwait announced the winners of Kuwait Imagine Cup 2015, the world’s most prestigious student technology competition. The event which took place at American University of Kuwait saw intense competition amongst the participating Led by Professor Brian J. Hall,an Albert H. university students. The winning teams were Gordon Professor of Business Administration from American University of Kuwait & Gulf at Harvard Business School and Executive University for Science and Technology for Advisor to Alghanim Industries, the seminar their projects ‘LinkGo’ ‘Hover Knight’ and focused on providing participants with ‘PostFix’. The winning teams will participate world-class tools and techniques to help in the Imagine Cup Pan Arab semi finals them shape their professional futures. which will be held in Bahrain from 31 May Professor Hall touched on topics such as key to 3 June 2015 and from there the winning factors to consider when looking for suitable team will attend the Imagine Cup worldwide roles, how to become a great leader, and the finals which will be held in Seattle, USA in importance of working for a company that July 2015. Imagine Cup 2015 is comprised of cares about your professional growth. three competition Tiers: Games: This tier invites students to create After the seminar, attendees were given a game on their favorite gaming platform: the opportunity to network withAlghanim Windows (PC or touchscreen), Windows Industries’ senior management and Phone, Xbox Indie Games, or Kinect SDK. employees overa buffet dinner. The event Innovation: This competition honors the created aplatform for Alghanim Industries most innovative, ground-breaking, and to showcase its diverse business sectors and appealing software application built with job opportunities to recent graduates.

Microsoft tools and technology.

World Citizenship: What global challenge can you help solve with technology? Got an idea for an app that will help reduce world hunger, provide better treatment for disease, raise awareness of environmental issues, or provide better access to education.

Fast & Furious 7 Roars Into Kuwait With VIP Premiere Event

The premiere event, organized by Al Mulla & Behbehani Motor Company (MBMC), the sole distributor of Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep®, Ram, Mopar, Fiat &Alfa Romeo in Kuwait, attracted a VIP audience that included Sheikhs, senior officers from the Ministry of the Interior andexecutives from Kuwait Oil Company, along with key business partners from the automotive, transportation and rental segments.

For the premiere, the entire cinema was Dodge branded and featured a display of the very latest 2015 Dodge Charger and Challenger Hellcat models, which created a real buzz and attracted a lot of attention.

The members of Kuwait Mopar Club also displayed their unique vehicles and played a major role in the event, mingling with the VIP guests.

Two Dodge muscle cars -a candy red 2015 Dodge Charger plus a green and black 2015 Dodge Challenger R/T, along with an armored 2015 Jeep Wrangler, play starring roles in chase scenes throughout “Fast &Furious 7,” the seventh installment of the wildly popular street-racing movie series, which will receive tremendous hype because it is the last to include actor Paul Walker, who sadly died in a car crash in November 2013.

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Recent Events This month's exciting events

Spring Spirit @ Expression Institute for Private Training

Gold's Gym Official Opening!

Expression is simply the type of place where you find yourself hooked. Expression has carefully picked a team of professional trainers who help in delivering special techniques and innovative training. Their students come from different cultures and backgrounds and their trainers are both diverse and creative. They constantly advocate ‘think outside of the box’ mentality which makes them highly passionate and dedicated. Expression family believes that textbooks alone do not teach students.

Gold’s Gym was established in 1965 and is known as the “Mecca of Bodybuilding” for the past 50 years. Arnold Schwarzenegger and the famous movie, “Pumping Iron” put Gold’s Gym on the map. Gold’s Gym has over 800 locations worldwide and is in 22 different countries. This year is Gold’s Gym’s 50th Anniversary celebrating, “A Legacy of Strength.”

Recently, Expression Institute with itsever “on the go” and “learn it right” slogans held its “Spring Spirit” social event where more than 200 students attended and participated with their respective trainers.

The event concluded numerous activities: puzzle solving contests, word building, IQ tests, treasure hunting,etc. However, the interesting thing is applying the English conversation in a fun mode. As an example, the students had to learn and interactusing English in a very dynamic way and while in the open air playing Frisbee. This was amazingly wonderful and those “Giant” trainers deserved rounds and rounds of applause. Everyone was utterly impressed and thought “well, learning English is fun after all, provided it is done Expression’s way”. This would lead new slogan to proudly be “Learn it right with Expression”.

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Harvey Nichols Kuwait Unveils Dazzling New Footwear Boutique

Harvey Nichols Kuwait, the international luxury lifestyle destination offering exclusivity in fashion and beauty, is pleased to announce the launchof its second ‘Think Inside the Box’campaign event with the stunning unveiling of its newly expanded footwear and shoe boutique. The evening was additionally enlivened with music and entertainment and showcased an exciting array of international footwear The Brand created such strength by by innovative designers including Alberto staying current in the fitness industry and Moretti, trendsetting Italian designer staying cutting edge with all the trends.

Joshua Sanders and Finnish designer We take pride in, Industry Best Practices, MinnaParikka whose new range brings Professional Development, Member a blast of Asian pop to Kuwait.Italian Experience and setting the standard in the designer LEO added an ironic and quirky Health club Industry. The Brand strength flavour the season’s new look, yet retained is also associated with our Community a very feminine touch. Spanish brand Outreach in association with, Educating and Manebi presented a casual cool aesthetic supporting the community with donations, inspired by different European regions, seminars and volunteer support. We have while Sergio Rossi’s shoewear drew acclaim penetrated the markets with great programs from guests for his celebration of femininity to attack Diabetes, all facets of cancer and modernity. The ‘Think Inside the Box’ including exercise recovery programs and events have been designed to introduce child obesity. the fun and edgy aspects of Harvey Nichols Kuwait and establish the brand as a leading Gold’s Gym, Kuwait is proud to launch a high destination for designer accessories in level of service and amenities to the area.

Kuwait. The third and final event will We take pride in having the only Cardio be arriving soon and will focus on their Cinema in Kuwait, state of the art layout expanded jewellery collection. For more and design, the newest fitness programs details on ‘Think inside the Box’, follow @ and equipment and professionally hired and harveynicholskuwait #ThinkInsideTheBoxQ8 trained Human Assets. on Instagram.

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Hassan Optician Co. is proud to THE ART OF CREATIVITY: present DESIO ''Two Shades ''Behind The Scenes'' of Grey''

Alyasra Fashion launches KENZO bright and futuristic Spring/Summer 2015 collection in Kuwait

Stylish Spanish fashion brand Punt Roma recently hosted a remarkable event to launch its latest SS15 collection in Kuwait.

Held on the 25th of March at the Punt Roma boutique in Kuwait’s popular Avenues Mall, the event was graced by select media from Kuwait along with members of the country’s British Ladies Society.

Kuwait, April 25, 2015: Set in a graphic and modern cityscape, Alyasra Fashion rolled out KENZO’s Spring/Summer collection in an evening hosted by social media fashion maven, Ascia Alfaraj, inviting Kuwait’s fashion elite to experience a collection ahead of its time in-store at KENZO, The Avenues.

Divided into two phases, the event featured an exclusive trunk show followed by an elegant cocktail reception where guests got the opportunity to mingle and discuss the brand’s latest collection over pass around canapés and drinks. With the boutique transformed into a runway for the occasion, the Punt Roma trunk show was hosted by the country’s popular emcee, Tamara Saab and had 6 models showcase 12 stunning outfits from the brand’s SS15 collection. The fashionable revelry didn’t conclude there as attendees departed with goodie bags from Punt Roma that contained information about the collection along with a voucher to enjoy shopping from the new collection.

The ideal brand for the modern and dynamic woman, Punt Roma creates outfits that highlight the uniqueness of every woman’s style and personality. With some beautiful silhouettes to choose from, Punt Roma’s SS15 collection looks set to become a fashion must-have for this season.

The exhibition will showcase photography by some of the world’s most accomplished ‘on-set’ photographers. Jaeger-LeCoultre and Finch & Partners are delighted to have the opportunity to celebrate this visual art of photography, allowing us all the opportunity to travel back and rediscover some legendary films as well as iconic directors and actors. Many of the images are extremely rare and some have never been exhibited before. Each photograph has been specially curated by photographic expert, John Ingledew.

The world of cinema allows us all to dream, and a huge number of people are involved in the production of a film. From actor to director, cameraman to editor, costume designer to sound recordist and film score composer to set photographer, each tells their part of the story and contributes to the final product in a unique and important way. All are artists in their given field. It is this artistic ingenuity and the importance of the visual art of photography that Jaeger-LeCoultre and Finch & Partners will celebrate with this exhibit. media management and all aspects of the entertainment business from film and television production to music and live entertainment events.

The KENZO Spring/Summer 2015 collection, by creative directors, Humberto Leon and Carol Lim, introduces aerated mesh and geometric lace cut into elongated shirts and trumpet skirts, technical knits and pinstripes in athletic-inspired silhouettes, rubber handled net bags and sci-fi cyborg sunglasses, abstract prints in pastel pinks and blues emerged on oversized shirts and wide and loose trousers with side splits; the new KENZO world.

The event, #KrazyforKENZO, was hosted

by Kuwaiti fashion-forward sweetheart and international Instagram sensation, Ascia Alfaraj, one month upon her return from Paris Fashion Week with Alyasra Fashion.

The atmosphere epitomized a new KENZO world displayed through its Spring/Summer collection, allowing guests to involve and interact around a sphere of astonishing apparel, french-inspired edibles, and out-ofthis-world mixes by DJ Aziz AlHumaidhi.

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Recent Events This month's exciting events

Rami Kadi's Designs Celebrated at Thuraya Mall / Designer Rami Kadi Launched at Al Ostoura

SPRING/ SUMMER 2015 WOMENSWEAR COLLECTION

Samsonite spreads footprint across Kuwait; unveils new store in Al Kout Mall

On April 8, 2015, Al Ostoura hosted a very special evening to celebrate the launch of Lebanese-American couturier Rami Kadi’s brand in their stores. The event was held at Al Ostoura’s lounge in Thuraya Mall.

Live music and performances created an enjoyable atmosphere for customers and dignitaries who attended the function. The designer Rami Kadi displayed contemporary couture dresses that he designed exclusively for Al-Ostoura . Al Ostoura stocks the exciting label in their multi-brand boutiques located at Al-Thuraya Mall – Salmyia.

Retro inspired dressing prevails for Spring Summer 15, with the 70’s being a heavy influencer. The rich earthy palette is injected with slices of metallic and jeweled coloured Jacquards. Flares are key for the trend, whilst structured suiting and slinky halter neck tops offer an alternative to evening wear. More casual looks can be created with bell bottom jeans, skinny scarves and retro eastern prints.

Reinforcing its aggressive expansion plans across Kuwait in particular, Samsonite Group – the worldwide leader in travel solutions – has announced the opening of their new store in Al Kout Mall.

Ghetto sport meets urban glam with a 90’s influence to create Glamathon Mono. With a simple monochrome palette, splashes of bold colour are added to keep the range refreshing and young. This collection uses clean modern lines for a luxurious minimal feel. Details are added through sporty stripes and curved color blocking on tailored separates and dresses. Playing with new proportions and sporty elements, silhouettes are elongated, incorporating longer lengths and asymmetry. Mesh paneling is placed on clean tailoring for an urban cool vibe.

Relaxed city shorts are worn with mesh knits to present a fresh laid back approach. Urban tailoring with sharp PU and leather pieces create an air of ferocity.

All that and more with River Island’s Spring/ Summer 2015 Womenswear collection!

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The new store, strategically located in Al Kout Mall is part of Samsonite’s strategy to be accessible to its customers. The store showcases the entire range of Samsonite luggage solutions including the latest business collection, backpacks and travel accessories.

Samsonite currently operates 5 showrooms in Kuwait, they have also unveiled plans to open more showrooms in the country in the following years, underscoring its confidence in Kuwait and growth potential on offer in the country.

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Second Cup Blood Donation

A blood donation campaign was held by Second Cup Team in Kuwait Blood Bank Centre as a social activity to the country.

We all know that giving blood provides an essential lifeline to those in need and provide health benefits for the donor too.

Special thanks goes to Second Cup staff in participating in such a campaign.

GUST CELEBRATES KUWAIT;S PIONEERS AND TRENDSETTERS IN RADIO, TV, FILM, AND THEATER

Behbehani's TikTok announces new Kuwaiti brand ambassador

Mass Communication and Media Department at GUST to Organize Second Annual Cultural Industry Conference

Mubarak Al-Rashed to represent brand’s diverse nature

To recognize the significant impact of some of Kuwait’s most preeminent artists in the areas of radio, TV, film and theatre, students and faculty at the Gulf University for Science and Technology held a week-long conference called THE SCRIPT from April 12-16 on their Mishref campus. The opening event was also used to commemorate the life of actor Ahmed Al-Saleh who passed away the day before the event. Attendees held a moment of silence in memory of Al-Saleh and each of the actors present, as well many of the event speakers, each paid tribute to Al-Salah’s legacy and the artistic path he helped to blaze along with many of the people in the audience.

The remaining fourdays of the conference focused on bringing both students and the general publicintocloser contact with local leaders in the entertainment industry.

In addition to the star-studded launch night, THE SCRIPT hosted a series of lectures by Kuwaiti industry leaders.For those more tactilely inclined, THE SCRIPT included several hands-on workshops.

High school students from the American School of Kuwait participated in a free TV and radio production session, filmmaker and scriptwriter Ghassan Abdullah ran a three-day workshop entitled “Setting up your documentary film: From planning to production,” and sound engineer Khalid Omar conducted a two-day session called, “From Location to Post Production: The Journey of Sound in TV and Film.”

The Behbehani Group, Kuwait’s exclusive retailer for many of the world’s biggest and most luxurious timepiece and jewelry brands, announced the appointment of Mubarak Al Rashed as Brand Ambassador for their Swiss watch retailer, TikTok. The nomination follows Ms Ivy Laughton’s role as the brand’s representative, and keeps within TikTok’s tradition of selecting multifaceted, cross-national talents to symbolize their image. TikTok, The Behbehani Group’s new and innovative concept, brings together a plethora of the finest Swiss watch brands that timekeeping aficionados revere in a trendy, modern and welcoming setting.

The company has seen great success in its expansion plans, having recently opened their latest showroom in the Soku district of the Avenues, which exhibits Swiss watch and Jewelry collections for all ages.

As a diverse and innovative brand, TikTokpays tribute to the collections it carries by delegating equally fresh and talented names to its roster of brand representatives. Mubarak Al Rashed, TikTok’s newly appointed brand ambassador, is a Kuwaiti talent known for his live renditions of classical Hindi songs and is a self-taught Hindi singer and speaker.

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Entertainment Horoscopes

Horoscopes

Your summer mood according to your horoscope Celebrity Birthdays: Taurus Men “If at first you don’t succeed, try and try again” is something that every Taurus will follow. Thoughtful and sweet, the Taurus man will stop at nothing to show his true feelings. He likes to know what to expect and will work hard towards making his career successful.

Channing Tatum

Megan Fox

Sam Smith

Taurus Women The ability to hold on through tough times and having emotional strength makes the Taurus woman a force to be reckoned with! Generally sweet natured, don’t underestimate her ability to attack when provoked.

Aries: Mar 21 — Apr 20

Libra: Sept 24 — Oct 23

Taurus: Apr 21 — ­ May 21

Scorpio: Oct 23 — Nov 22

Gemini: May 22 — ­ June 21

Sagittarius: Nov 23 — Dec 21

Cancer: June 22 — July 22

Capricorn: Dec 22 — Jan 20

Leo: July 23 — Aug 22

Aquarius: Jan 21 — Feb 19

Virgo: Aug 23 — Sept 23

Pisces: Feb 20 — Mar 20

Overcome any negativity that you have and focus on your relationships. Going out for a nice tan or a swim will definitely help lift your mood this month. With the sun coming out, there’s definitely no excuse whatsoever!

What a positive month this will be! You realize the shift in your mood and you will be enjoying it for a while! Organize something on the beach with some friends and have the time of your life as the sun is strong and the mood is great.

Confidence and self-belief are two extremely important aspects to focus on for you this month. Follow your ambitions and reach towards your goals. It won’t hurt to take a break and do something beach related either!

A month of change is here for you and you need to be prepared for anything that the world throws at you, whether negative or positive! Fight the right battles and you will succeed. Why not rent a jet-ski or spend a weekend at the beach to clear your mind when needed?

Assert yourself, show the world what you are capable of. You’ve been hiding in a ‘shell’ for quite some time and it’s now time to go out and take the risks. While you’re at it, do something different such as wakeboarding to get your mind into this month!

Focus on your career and your profession for this month. There will be a few radical changes and you need to know how to deal with them at the right time. A good stress reliever? A morning at the pool to just relax and refresh your mind.

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It never hurts to ask someone else for help in some cases and this may be the month you do that. A lot of changes and shifts, especially in your career, will see you needing some assistance. It may be hot, but taking a walk in the sun won’t hurt!

Family, family, family. This will be your main priority this month so focus on strengthening your connection with them! A family picnic can truly go a long way so get your snacks ready and make it worthwhile.

Work on the sensitive issues this month, such as family. Your career is important, but you can out it on the side for now. Get closer to your family, arrange a day out in this brilliant sun, and make the most out of it!

Enjoy the month and celebrate your recent successes. Sit back and relax for a little but as you have been stressed for quite some time now. Take a day off at the beach or spend the weekend with friends and family. Focus on yourself!

‘Compromise’ is a very important word for you this month.

Compromise with others and listen to their points of view as well. Focus your attention on family and psychological issue.

What better way to focus than on the beach?

Your determination and aggression will help you achieve a lot this month! Decide on what it is that you want and take the necessary action to get you there. Of course, who wouldn’t want to just spend the day outdoors or in the pool just relaxing?

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