StudenTalk #171 - October 2015

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Issue 171 - October 2015 - Complimentary Copy

Ahmed Ifsisi

Highlighting Kuwait's Car Fanatic

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For most, a Red Moon symbolizes a great omen for change, and I was so over excited with the news.

Then my friend asked me, why are you so happy? They said change, but they never specified whether the change was good or bad!

And this is when I replied that ‘I am a true optimist’.

I always look at tomorrow as a new opportunity, for positive change, for growth, for improvement and embetterment.

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Cover Story

Ahmed Ifsisi Highlighting Kuwait's Car Fanatic

Ahmed Ifsisi has been able to stick to his passion of cars as he continues the business that his dad once started. Whether it’s tweaking cars, fixing the problems, or even racing, he has done it all and continues to improve all his skills. STUDENTALK takes a look at how things have gone for him and his company, White Ray Performance.

Tell us about yourself My name is Ahmed Ifsisi and I’m a 23-yearold AUK Marketing Student and a WRP racing Team Member.

What made you fall in love with cars?

Since I was a young boy, I grew up watching my dad race and modify sport cars. That’s what sparked my interest and passion with cars.

Since then, the passion of modifying cars and racing continued to grow and I have been able to learn something new everyday. I’m lucky enough to be able to work in something that I love and care about so much.

How did you get into racing? Where have you raced so far?

My first official race was back when I was 18-years-old in the GULFRUN Go Karting 26 Hours endurance raceI alsojoin my brother when he competes atthe Qatar Mile tournament where he broke the record in the V8 Modified Category with the speed of 314.68 KM at the 1/2Mile last season, which was held on the 17th/18th April 2015.

I also joined 17 local go kart races here at Sirbb Circuit where I won; • 12 Races 1st Place • 2 Races2nd Place • 1 Race 3rd place • My Best time was 45.3 Seconds Tell us about WRP and what is done there?

W.R.P (White Ray Performance)ismy dad’s Garage located in the Shuwaikh Industrial Area where my older brother Adnan and I work. We are both specialized in modifying and dyno tuning all American muscle cars and any car that’s powered with an American engine.

What do you enjoy most about the work you do there?

Working on big engines is what I favor the most there. Also, my experience is mostly in that area trying to get the maximum engine performance. I especially love adding additional modifications such as camshafts, nitrous oxide and bolts on partsto enhance a vehicle and awaken its true potential.

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How is it mixing your work life with your university obligations?

Work and studying is a real struggle for me because I know that university is my top priority but I have a problem prioritizing it over working at my dad’s garage. I tend to put the garage at the top of my obligations list in all honesty. Even so, I still try to balance both because I know my responsibilities and what I should prioritize in the end. It’s difficult but it definitely isn’t impossible.

Tell us about the car “Gergean” Gergean is a drag racing car that was totally hand built from the ground up by my father. My father designed and welded everything together.

The chassis was built first, all hand-welded, then the bodywork was done, which is so critical and had to be precise. It was all drawn by hand and there were no computers involved in making up the design or the measurements needed for the body. The name of Gergean was used due to the time of starting the project which was Gergean which is an occasion during the month of Ramadan.

Any plans for the future?

My future plans include getting my bachelors degree in Marketing from AUK, working on my 1971 Corvette Stingray which is a classic muscle car icon, which I hope I’ll finish soon and lastly I want to expand my business as soon as I graduate.

Anything else that you would like to add?

I would really like to thank my Mom and Dad who really supported me as a student and my passion with sport cars and a special thanks to my older brother Adnan for guiding and being my mentor on my journey as a racer.

I hope in the near future they re-open a Drag Racing Strip here in Kuwait instead of us traveling around to other countries to compete. A drag racing strip will also benefit us and the younger generation as to stop putting themselves and others in danger when they get rowdy and try to live their fast and furious moments on the streets. Also, I would really love to thank STUDENTALK Magazine for this interview!

If you like to see what we are up to or any business inquirers, follow us on social media: WRP_Q8 (Instagram) or send us an email at WRP_q8@hotmail.com.

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Students Said Polls

WE ASKED

What is the most important attribute you look for when buying a car?

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Mohammed Sehweel AUK Business Management Instagram: @msehweel

Shaza Wattar AUK International Relations Instagram: @shazawattar

Rashed ACK Civil Engineering Instagram: @raalsenan

Alaa Al-Bazzaz AUK Marketing

Amr Abuzaid AUK Electrical Engineering Intagram: @amrabuzaid

Clea Roche AUK Finance/ Management

Farah Dau AUK Accounting

Hussain Al-Bannay AUK Computer Engineering

Mariam Ali AUK Economics

Amr Lotfy AUK Computer Engineering

Sarah Al-Mahmoud AUK English

Omar Abdulmajid ACK Mechanical Engineering

Instagram: @maryam_mustafa

Nkoula Mussa ACK Business

Sarah Al-Samhan ACK Management Instagram: @sarooneyaa

Wael Al-Khulaif ACK Civil Engineering Instagram: @waelpees

Farah Asaad AUK Graphic Design Instagram: @laykii

RJ ACK Business

Bassel Shorbaji AUK Finance/ Management Instagram: @b_shorbaji

Rama Douglas AUK Marketing Instagram: @ramadouglas

Haidy Al-Laithy AUK Electrical Engineering

Amaar Hamdan AUK Communications

Othman Fahad KU Law

Abdulaziz Al-Ibrahim KU Psychology

Zainab AUK Computer Engineering Instagram: @zanzeno

Instagram: @amaarhamdan

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Hamad Rajab KU MIS

Nawaf Al-Mutairi KU Accounting

Khaled Al-Khaleq KU Finance Instagram: @bowaleed_k

Essam Al-Asaad KU Finance

Ibrahim Ghazal KU Marketing Instagram: @itsghazaal

Hamza Monem AUK Economics

Mohammad Al-Tanani AUK Marketing

Ahmad Al-Mathkour GUST Marketing Instagram: @afm818

Salem Al-Mathkour GUST Visual Communications

Mohammad GUST PR

Avia El-Hout GUST International Business

Sulaiman Abouabdah GUST Computer Science

Instagram: @salem.almathkour

Marina Adel GUST Translation & Linguistics

Abdulaziz GUST Marketing

Rawad GUST Marketing

Bookie Al-Khulaifi GUST Finance

Fayth GUST TV/ Radio

Adnan Al-Hau ACK Business Instagram: @adnan_al_hau

Hussain Al-Khezam ACK Electrical Engineering

Saif ACK Management

Rahaf Hammad ACK Marketing

Imad Abdin AUM Electrical Engineering

Ahmad Salman AUM Industrial Engineering

Ahmad Al-Kandari AUM Accounting

Mansour Al-Saleh AUM Accounting

Mohammed Ghanayem AUM Computer Engineering

Sultan Al-Ramyan AUM I.T.

Hamad Al-Mezyan AUM Engineering

Ahmad Yassin AUM Industrial Engineering

Ahmad Al-Ostath AUM Finance

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Students Said Voice Your Opinion

WE ASKED What is your dream car and why?

YOU SAID

Saeed Al-Rathmani AUK Computer Engineering Instagram: @sa3eedo_ My dream car would be the Aston Martin simply because I love it!

Abdulaziz Rashad AUK Communications My dream car is the Rolls Royce Phantom because I love luxurious cars!

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Abdulrahman Ben Essa AUK Undecided My dream car is the Aston Martin because it’s elegant, masculine, well-engineered and well designed.

Ahmad Al-Jwaisriy AUK Engineering Instagram: @taellz There are many great cars but, personally, I would have to go with the BMW. It’s beautiful!

Hamad Al-Mutairi AUK International Relations Instagram: @hamad_almutairi

Khaleefah Al-Sabah AUK Accounting

Fahad Abdulfattah AUK Marketing/ Management Instagram: @bo_fhedan

A Pagani Huarya because it is a car that has everything that I need.

If I had to choose a dream car, it would be the GMC Yukon.

Not sure why exactly, I just really like it!

Abdulrahman Al-Ghaith AUK Accounting

Noura Al-Shammari AUK Graphic Design

Omar Abbas AUK Computer Engineering

The Ford Mustang! It’s an extremely nice car and it’s really fast as well.

I would choose the Lamborghini because it’s very fast and looks amazing!

The Mercedes SLS since it’s fast, looks great, luxurious, and it’s a Mercedes!

I would have to choose the Lamborghini, it has been one of my favorite cars since my childhood.

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Fares Benmattih ACK Management

Mohammed Ahmed ACK Marketing

Farah Ghanayem AUK Communications Instagram: @farahghanayem

Basel Samir AUK Accounting Instagram: @bsamir_

The Mercedes C63 AMG for sure since it’s classy and it’s a sports car at the same time.

The Mercedes SLR McLaren is my dream car. If you ever see it, you’ll understand why!

Belal Al-Araby AUK Marketing

Ahmed Nour AUK Management

I want to get the Bentley because it’s such a beautifully constructed car.

My dream car is the Lamborghini because it is extremely attractive.

I would choose an RV because I would like to have a very simple life.

My car would be the Rolls Royce because it’s the most luxurious car that money can buy.

Omar Al-Faresi AUK Communications Instgram: @farsire

Amr Abdulrahim AUK Marketing Instagram: @amr_abdulrahim

Jude Al-Saleh AUK English & Media Instagram: @heyyjudeee_

My dream car is the Dodge Viper because is just looks extremely awesome!

The Mustang Elenor 1969 because that car is definitely a beast.

A Wrangler because it tends to shine every now and then!

Hatem El-Araby AUK Accounting/ Finance

Ahmad Fahs AUK Business

Abdullah Al-Ansari AUK Computer Engineering

Yousef Al-Ghaith KU Undecided

The Ford GT is my dream car because it is one of a kind.

Ruba Elamine AUK International Relations Instagram: @rubaelamine

Batmobile because it’s a Batmobile!

The DeLorean! This is simply because time travel seems fun.

The Porsche Carrera because I’m into small, fast cars and it’s suitable for girls as well!

Maryam Mofied AUK Economics/ Finance My dream car is the Range Rover Sport because it’s sleek!

The Lexus because it’s beautiful and extremely elegant!

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Students Said Voice Your Opinion

Mohammad Al-Zamki KU Marketing

Shatha Al-Sarraf KU History

Afnan Al-Khaldi KU Biology

Alia KU Education

The Porsche, because it is a very luxurious car.

My dream car is the Corvette because it’s really fast.

The Ferrari, because it’s the fastest car in the world!

My dream car is the Audi R8 because it’s really an amazing car.

Saud Al-Obaidly KU Marketing

Talal Al-Fadhli KU Biology

Deema Al-Ghanim GUST International Business Instagram: @deemaalghanim

The Nissan Patrol because it’s a spacious family car and is sporty at the same time.

My dream car is the BMW because it has the best technology in any car I’ve seen.

Mubarak Al-Anezi GUST PR Instagram: @malenzi90 My dream car is the Hummer H2 because I believe that it reflects my personality in some way.

The Zonda because why not? It’s the most expensive car in the world.

Abdulaziz Al-Razouqi GUST Accounting

Dakheel Al-Dakheel GUST International Business Instagram: @dal_dakheel

Othman Al-Fares GUST International Business Instagram: @o_alfares

Abdullah GUST Marketing

The Ferrari because it’s a beautiful car with amazing work in engineering.

The McLaren P1 because it costs more than a house and is brilliantly engineered!

The Ferrari because it’s an extremely cool car!

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The Bugatti Veyron SuperSport because it looks awesome and it rules the streets.

Students Said Voice Your Opinion

Sahar GUST English Education The Chevrolet Camaro because I am in love with sports cars.

Abdulmalik Al-Othman ACK Management Instagram: @ah_alothman The C7 because it is fast and the girls really do love it.

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Fahad Al-Qallaf GUST MIS Instagram: @fahadqalaf

Ahmed Ibrahim GUST International Business Instagram: @aceibrahim

Mercedes G Class Brabus because it’s the most high class jeep ever created.

1969 Shelby Mustang. The car was in Gone in 60 Seconds and I fell in love with it!

Khaled Al-Junaie AUK Economics

Fares Ellabban AUK Management

My dream car is the Wrangler because it’s extremely comfortable and can go anywhere!

My dream car is the Bugatti Veyron because it’s extremely fast and looks great!

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Student Diwaniya Free Space

Tips for Safe Driving!

By Hamed Al-Hashem

Remember when you first got your driver’s license!? Yes, we all get excited and can’t wait to get into our new cars and cruise, but nothing comes without consequences! Road safety is vital when it comes to driving, especially with all the accidents happening around Kuwait due to reckless driving. It is unfortunate that many people are getting severely injured or actually dying because many don’t respect the traffic laws or in a hurry to get to their destination.

Sadly, Kuwait is one of the few countries in the world with the highest accident fatality rate, which can be prevented by following a few simple steps.

There are a few tips to prevent accidents from happening that everyone should abide by while driving. Seatbelts are there for a reason!

Always wear them. Do not exceed the legal speed limits. Also, recognizing traffic signs is a must! Some people pass through them without paying attention to them, which are definitely causing some serious problems on the road, including traffic. Never be in a hurry. If you are supposed to be in a certain place in a certain time, then leave your destination early. Do not panic if you are late for an appointment.

This will lead to speeding and will jeopardize your life and those around you. Other words, it will cause more harm than good, which is completely not worth it. Instead, keep calm and drive slowly. Arriving to your appointment late is better than causing a fatal accident.

Always be alert, especially when driving in residential areas. Watch out for cyclists, animals and pedestrians when driving because you never know what pops out in front of you while you are driving. Always check your speedometer because you could exceed the legal speed limit without knowing and check the side mirrors frequently to stay cautious on what is going on around you. Many people here text or talk on the phone while driving. Many car accidents and deaths occur here because drivers use their phones while they are driving and not paying attention to the roads. This is a huge risk that you are taking for yourself and those around you. Never use your phone while driving! Eating and drinking while driving also has a huge risk for fatal accidents. Drive to a parking space and eat your food safely. It only takes minutes! Besides, eating and drinking will decrease your alertness while driving. Everyone can have fun driving and cruising, especially those who just got their licenses and are eager to stay in their car and cruise.

When it comes to safety, following these few safety tips will make a huge difference in the accident fatality rate in Kuwait. Stay alert, Keep your hands on the wheels, your eyes on the road and drive safe.

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Student Diwaniya Topic of the Month

Budget Friendly Cars For Students who need to get around

When it comes to purchasing a car, there are many different factors that need to be considered. Things that have to be considered are the quality, the benefits and the price of course. A person has to consider the insurance costs and financing, but keep in mind what fits best to your needs. Everybody needs a car that gets you from one place to another, such as work, college or any other destinations. But when it comes to buying a car, many people aim for getting a car that meet their needs before their wants, especially people who are aiming for an affordable car. Here is a list of the top 5 affordable cars for in accordance to performance, comfort, styling (exterior and interior, capacity, reliability, and most importantly, the value for the money.

Toyota Corolla The name Toyota Corolla is derived from the Toyota Crown for sedans. It is the bestselling car in automotive history. This car is affordable and has different benefits to it. It has an impressive fuel economy, and user-friendly controls, generous standard equipment and a pleasant ride. This is a great car for people who are looking for a luxurious-looking car, but for a cheaper price than others. It is great for business men and women since it provides dependable transportation and its fuel economy is impressive.

Audi A3 This car has enjoyable driving dynamics, versatile interior space, and high fuel efficiency from available diesel engine. It has been rated as one of the best performance, exterior styling, and Interior design. The reliability rate is astonishing where it can go for miles and still makes the driver feel comfortable in their comfy seats. Other than the performance for the low price, it has a great turbo diesel engine. This is a great choice for those who are looking for an economical and powerful car at the same time.

Hyundai Sonata A Hyundai Sonata has a stylish exterior look, a gas mileage, a large trunk and an ample interior room. It is great for those who like to cruise around, since it is really fun to drive. This is a great car for those looking for efficiency and fun. It has simple controls for audio on the steering wheel for those who love playing music. It also has great features and performance with an XM and a great sound system. The seats are very comfortable and it has lots of interior room.

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Toyota Prius C A Toyota Prius is a small and light car for people with small and light wallets! It has a great seating place for a small car and the best mpg of any non-plug-in. It has a unique body style with about 157 inches long and 67 inches wide. It has a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine and a small motor system. This car is rated the top when it comes to fuel efficiency. It is considered “roomy” and a great hatchback design for a small car and is very reliable for all kinds of people, including students, small families and also business people.

Kia Optima It is chosen as one of the top picks for a midsize sedan. It has an absolutely attractive shape for those who like stylish and small looking cars. The car looks small and roomy but the capacity inside is unbelievable. It has an evocative styling and strong engine choices.

It is strong with solid acceleration, ample feature content, top crash scores, a handsome cabin, conventional gasoline models that offer impressive value and has a lengthy warranty.

When you compare it to any other category, it has a unique shape and style and a great sound system. It is a 100hp hybrid. It’s got a great performance, very comfortable and is worth every cent spent on it.

Of course, it doesn’t stop there but these are some great cars that would definitely fit your every need, especially if you’re a student! So, if you’re looking to buy a new ride, make sure you check these out as soon as possible!

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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 Personality” as we found Cléa Roche and Abdullah Al-Barqawi. Who’s your favorite? Make sure that you let us know your thoughts by voting on www.studentalk-online.com!

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Abdullah Al-Barqawi

Cléa Roche

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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 Personality” as we found Cléa Roche and Abdullah Al-Barqawi. Who’s your favorite? Make sure that you let us know your thoughts by voting on www.studentalk-online.com!

Tell us a little about yourself My name is Cléa Roche and I’m 22 years old. I study Management and Finance at the American University of Kuwait. I am French but I’ve lived in Kuwait for 8 years. I love traveling around the world and I have the Wanderlust syndrome so I need to travel at least three times a year! I am also a certified scuba diver and I enjoy trying new activities and never say no to crazy ideas.

What do you think of when purchasing a car?

When purchasing a car, I look for design, style and comfort. I am into sport cars but I wouldn’t get one in Kuwait because I would be scared of people’s driving around me when I have a fast car. I prefer jeeps for security reasons. I also love flashy colors and when a car stands out. I don’t like having the same car as everyone else.

How do you feel about the atmosphere at your university campus?

It was better for me a couple years ago mainly because most of my close friends have graduated since then. I still really enjoy being here though and I will be leaving with a lot of memories. Also, the Professors here are great!

If you asked your best friend to describe you, what would they say?

They would say: “Well Cléa has been the closest person to me for years now and if anyone can describe her it’s me and I can tell you that no one is more loyal, honest and there for you more than her. She is the one to go to for advice and help with anything whatsoever and she always knew how to make me happy when I was sad. I’m very glad she is a part of my life. Truly one of a kind.”

If you were to describe your personality in one sentence, what would it be?

Well I guess I am loyal and honest I love helping people. I am shy at first but I turn out to be kind of crazy sometimes.

Any last words for the readers?

Thank you for taking time to read this and please VOTE FOR ME!

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Cléa Roche

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Next Competition (November): Koolest Talent Please contact us on the below e-mail if you want to be a part of it: info@ph7-kw.com Tell us a little about yourself I am a 24-year-old Electrical Engineering student at the American University of Kuwait. I’m also an athlete and am part of the Volleyball team at the university. Sports is definitely a passion of mine and I enjoy it more than anything.

What do you think of when purchasing a car?

The first thing that I think about is the engine.

Afterwards, it’s the look of the car in regards to the exterior and the overall design of it. In my opinion, one of the most important things that a car should have is the surround system since I really love listening to music!

Also, the car has to be economical so that I don’t end up spending too much money on maintenance and other things that could happen to it.

How do you feel about the atmosphere at your university campus?

It is a very fun and engaging atmosphere. It’s a diverse atmosphere and therefore there are a lot of people to meet here and get to know.

The fact that I have been living in Kuwait all my life made it easier because there were a lot of people that I already knew before attending AUK but I was also able to make some great friends here as well.

If you asked your best friend to describe you, what would they say?

‘He’s a reliable friend and you can honestly count on him with anything. Furthermore, he has a great sense of humor that cannot be overlooked. He’s always up for doing anything and the best thing about him is the smile that he carries around with him everywhere he goes!’

If you were to describe your personality in one sentence, what would it be?

It’s hard to bring me down.

Abdullah Al-Barqawi

Any last words for the readers?

Thank you for considering me to be a part of this great competition and vote for me!!

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Talent Competition

Talent Competition Highighting Last Month's Winner

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 Tell us more about yourself My name is Rateb Shehadeh and I am 20-yearsold. I’m an Communications and Media and Marketing major at AUK. After graduation, I want to move on in order to continue my Masters in Canada. I also want to start working somewhere I would enjoy and is a very highpaid job.

Any last words for the readers?

We all have talents, whether or not we are aware of them. There is nothing wrong with trying and you should keep trying until you get satisfied with yourself and what you do.

What is your talent?

My talent is drawing and painting. I like expressing all of my thoughts through my art.

How did you develop your talent?

Around two years ago in Jordan, I went to drop my sister at an art studio so she can develop this talent. I never drew or even tried to before.

When we went there, I ended up registering at the studio and my sister didn’t! I got inspired and in my first week even though I struggled to even draw basic shapes. I didn’t know I had a talent in me. That studio brought out the talent and I shocked the instructors by what I was capable of drawing. Since then, I completed around 5 paintings and I realized you just need something to make you feel aware about your talents and you need to keep practicing until you feel satisfied with what you do.

What are your future plans?

I want to start drawing around 2-3 paintings per month. When I have the number of paintings that I want, I am planning to hopefully begin displaying them in galleries or even have my own gallery to display them there. Perhaps, after that, I can sell them if I feel ready to let go for them.

Who supported your talent?

My parents and the feedback that I used to get from my friends and people around me alone was an inspiration for me to keep on going.

Did you encounter any obstacles?

In the beginning, I did. There is always an obstacle in the beginning. I faced a lot of them when I entered the course because I didn’t know that I was capable of drawing anything.

I kept working on it until I was able to draw successfully. I also fac problems whenever I started a new painting because I do not get satisfied easily and that is an obstacle in itself.

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The Winner for September 2015 Talent Competition: Rateb Shehadeh

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Tell us more about yourself My name is Asaad Al-Dajani and I am currently a business student at ACK, doing my second semester in Business Management. I have two hobbies, which are going to the gym and the second is beatboxing What is your talent?

My talent is beatboxing. I love it and I’ve been doing it since I was 15. Up until today, I keep trying to improve myself. I began after hearing a person called Stringo. After that, I went home and looked at YouTube videos about it and enhanced my skills. I wanted to learn more about it and see if it’s actually something that I could do.

Any last words for the readers?

I used to hang out with people a while back who thought I was crazy because I was making these weird sounds with my mouth and they didn’t understand what I was trying to do no matter how much I improved. If you are able to impress people, that is what pushes you and you should surround yourself around those people to get the motivation that you need. If you have a goal, keep fighting for it. You can do it as long as it is what you really want.

How did you develop your talent?

When I first heard it, I was really into the idea of drumming but wasn’t able to get a drum set at home. So, when I heard beatboxing, it was something that sort of sounds like drums and I got hooked right away. I wanted to be able to make those sounds and create those beats. The fact that I had the opportunity to do it without having to actually purchase anything made it even more intriguing.

What are your future plans?

I don’t have a future plan in beatboxing but I have done a few shows in Kuwait, whether it was paid or just for fun. I plan to graduate and continue my Masters in Canada. I want to get a diploma in computer programming as well because it is something that I am really interested in as well.

Who supported your talent?

All of my friends at the time and today have given me continuous support and my mother has also been able to support and motivate me to continue doing this.

Did you encounter any obstacles?

Yes, I did. My main obstacle was actually my father because he was really against it at first as he saw it was very westernized. With time though, he heard the things that I could do and saw how serious I was about it. After that, he became a lot more lenient and accepting with the whole thing.

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Asaad Al-Dajani

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Tell us more about yourself My name is Muhannad Al-Wazzan and I’m a Graphic Design student at AUK. I enjoy art in any form, not a single day goes by without me listening to music. Tupac, Biggie, and Michael Jackson are artists who I’ve idolized since my childhood. Also, having my morning Espresso is my favorite part of the day.

Football is my favorite sport and Manchester United is my team.

What is your talent?

Drawing is my talent, it has been my favorite activity since about Grade 4. For me, it’s not an escape from reality as many people say it is but rather it is more of my perception of reality. It’s a state of trance that allows me to express myself freely without being hesitant or restrained. Drawing is one of the few things that that makes me feel at peace, it simply clears my mind. I could do it for hours without noticing the time!

Who supported your talent?

I wish that I could answer this without leaving people out… My brother introduced me to this beautiful craft, Ms. Mona who was my art teacher for four years allowed me to reach a point I never thought I was capable of, and finally my mother who believed in me and never questioned my hobby. She bought me every pen, paint, brush, and canvas I wanted.

Did you encounter any obstacles?

The only obstacle that I face is the person I look at in the mirror every morning. I am my own critic, judge, and jury. Many have discouraged me when I wanted to fully invest myself in

graphic design due to the competition. Yet, how is it competition when I’m only competing with myself? I have no regard for other graphic designers. In fact, I praise them.

Any last words for the readers?

I urge people to pursue their dreams and passions no matter what others tell them. In the end, it’s about YOU, the path you’ve chosen and the legacy you inspire to leave behind.

How did you develop your talent?

I developed my talent by drawing everything that I found amusing over and over again. At first, it started by watching my oldest brother draw and I’d copy everything that he did.

Later, I started drawing on my own. Nothing I drew was original though, it was always a copy of someone else’s work. Grade 6 was my milestone as I started using my own imagination and allowed it to take over me.

What are your future plans?

Hopefully after graduating university, I would love to study and work in animation. We live in a digitalized world and everything has become cyber. Art is always about sending a message and making people feel something. How am I going to send a message and allow my art to reach the world if I use old-school methods? I would also like to sell my art. A lot of artists take advantage of people in the name of ‘art’ as they sell incoherent paintings with ridiculous prices and have the audacity to call it “abstract”. I want to sell my work with prices that people like myself and your readers are able to easily afford.

Muhannad Al-Wazzan

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The Local Scene Artist of the Month

FABRICE Bringing Reggae back to Life

It all begins with the love for art as it then becomes a specific love into one of the many art forms available for us. FABRICE is a musician and has been able to show us a different genre than we are used to here as he shows us his reggae side. STUDENTALK was able to meet with him in order to know how a French Caribbean man has ended up singing Reggae in Kuwait!

Tell us about yourself I am a French Caribbean Artist. I’m an Art lover first then a singer, writer, composer, producer & arranger. Furthermore, I consider myself an ardent defender of raw pure music.

What has made you follow the path of singing reggae music?

I have been raised during my childhood in a small Caribbean island called La Guadeloupe.

My father is also a music lover and has about 3000 vinyl’s now and, of course, many tapes, CD’s, and MP3’s. I remember the neighbor played a record and my father crossing the street to ask him what it was. He said, “Jah Music, Reggae!” Then Bob Marley became our first international star in regards to Caribbean people. He was talking about us.

When did you decide that this was something you wanted to do?

After a concert in Paris, I came across David Rubinson and Herbie Hancock. Herbie invited me to his birthday party in Nice for the Jazz festival. They told me they loved my voice and my music and I remembered agreeing with them but something was missing. At that time, I was composing a mix of Gwo Ka and Jazz. David, his producer, asked me what was the music I loved the most and I said Reggae first, then the rest. He told me this is what I could do. I did a cover of Hallelujah and then one of my best friends, Stéphane Détrez from Soundgood Production, listened to some new songs and told me words I will never forget; “Wow, that’s amazing! I used to like your style but now I love it!”

Who would you say is your biggest inspiration musically?

In terms of production, my biggest influence is Prince. That’s why until I was 15 years old, I wanted to play all the instruments, record, mix, everything and be independent because no one knows better than me what I have in my head. In terms of melody, it’s Bob Marley.

Simple and powerful.

In terms of engineering music and record it, it’s Joe Henry. He has worked with old soul & gospel artists like Betty Lavette, Aaron Neville, Susan Tedeschi and everytime it has been their best album. The sound is amazing, deep, roots and acoustic.

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Photography: Lionel Moogin (pholio-m.com)

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In terms of singing I cannot choose between Ray Charles and Nina Simone. They both have a very particular way to express themselves.

In terms of mood and atmosphere, I would say Sade, Erykah Badu or Marvin Gaye. I like moody songs with a different feeling.

Tell us about your recent album. Where can we find it?

The name is #Home. I question the people : “If you were walking in my shoes then what would home mean to you?” In the first song and ask them to say it when they disagree in the last song named “Rebel”. There are love songs, protest songs... I have never tried to please the crowd, it has to be something that I love first.

You can find my album on iTunes, Bandcamp, Spotify, Tidal, Deezer, Amazon etc...

How was the process in producing this album in comparison to the others that you have released?

I did everything in my home studio in Kuwait.

I have played almost every instrument, written, composed, arranged, recorded, and mixed.

I have collaborated with some different artists from Kuwait : Carol Souki who did some vocals on “Fear”, Amin Fari on “Sorry”, Faswords dropped some Slam Poetry on “Back to life”, Hashim Al-Nasser played guitar on “Home”, Adel Al-Qattan played Spanish guitar on “9 months & Years”.

Then there were artists from France like Michael Hernandez who played Fender Rhodes on “Home”, “Fear” &”Love” and Flora Sicot who did vocals on “My Beloved Woman”.

If you had to choose one song of yours that describes who you are the most, which one would it be and why?

I think it’s “Rebel”, the last song of the last of the last album.

Any last words for the readers?

Buy my new project : It’s new and original ;-)

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The Local Scene

Interview with Sherie Henderson Training Week with PAEET & MOE

Sherie Henderson has established herself as a Professor in English and has come to visit Kuwait bringing her vast experience in her field as well as her experiences in various cultures. She sits with STUDENTALK Magazine to discuss her past as well as her purpose of visiting, which was for training with the Public Authority for Applied Education in Training (PAAET) and the Ministry of Education (MOE).

Tell us about yourself.

I am a mother of four grown children; 3 sons and a daughter. Three of my children are entrepreneurs as they still hold on to a regular job as well. Since my husband passed away, I have decided to begin a new life and see where it takes me. During my teaching years, I have been to Russia, Indonesia, and Turkmenistan and I bring all of that with me into my classrooms until today. I have been able to develop myself and grow in my field.

I have trained teachers through E-Learning in courses such as ESP and Critical Thinking. I also co-developed Global Leaders and now am in the process of co-developing the International Business Communications Program.

As co-director of the International Business Program, what do you offer the students?

I am able to offer them cross-cultural Business communications, cultural values with Business and the need to be aware of communication.

These are things that they aren’t able to get in other programs. Furthermore, International Business Research is a new road that I am taking but am considerably prepared for.

Most of it is targeted towards International Students and there will be five courses in it.

Once these courses are completed, they are given a certificate to demonstrate proficiency in it. It is a wonderful program that gives the students skills that they aren’t able to learn any other way as we focus on real-life situations and how to tackle them or how to use certain tools.

You come here with vast experience in many countries, what do you think is lacking in Kuwait in regards to education?

It is important to note that I was pleasantly surprised at the proficiency level of the teachers! They are all great teachers at the schools and Arabs have always been known to have good proficiency. I give them reflective essays and, through that, I am able to see their writing skills a little bit but aren’t able to fully judge simply based on that.

Changes do need to be taken though, which is hard. Curriculum changes are needed in order to give flexibility to the teachers and allow them to try out well-founded methods and move a little away from only using the textbooks offered.

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How was the training week with PAAET? I thoroughly enjoyed it! Dr. Alham there really wants what is best for the students. Our training was on ESP and we saw that there were some wanted changes for the improvement of the curriculum. They have been teaching EGP more than ESP, which also needs to be changed.

You have recently begun your training with the MOE, how is that so far?

So far with MOE, things are actually going very well. They are mostly secondary teachers in the morning then supervisors during my night classes. We talk about projects and portfolios.

It gives a different feel when compared to the PAAET schools though.

Lastly, is there anything that you would like to tell our readers?

Choose what is of high character, don’t lower your standards. There is so much garbage thrown at us and we have to work through it and aim high. Holding onto what is valuable is really important. Also, value relationships that are real spend time with real people and not through other means such as social media.

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The Local Scene

Mr. Elias Ghosn Head of Balmain Watches

Mr. Elias Ghosn has established himself in the industry and was able to visit the country where he began his illustrious career: Kuwait.

STUDENTALK was able to sit with him in order to find out more about his journey and his future plans as head of Balmain Watches.

Tell us about yourself My name is Elias Ghosn and I’ve been working with Balmain watches for over about twelve years and I started my career in Kuwait twenty years ago! I’ve been the head of Balmain for over three years now and I try visit Kuwait every now and then. This time, we are here with Miss Switzerland to have our event and it was very successful.

What got you interested in getting into watches?

I started my career in cosmetics and perfumes, which isn’t too far from the watch industry.

In 2003, I was head hunted and decided to discover the watch industry. I loved the brand and felt as though it was a brand that focuses on emotions and, being an emotional person myself, it really got to me. I felt like it was a part of me and have been enjoying it a lot since then.

What are your future expectations for the company?

This year was a tough year in general for the industry. In order to maintain our position in different markets, we had to work even harder than we did before. So far, we are satisfied especially in the Middle East, which we consider a major market for us and our position in this market was positive. In regards to the future and in order to continue maintaining our position and to gain even more market share, we have to be innovative, launch new models, and continue the way we were in terms of price and quality. Here, we are extremely strong and the results are very positive so far.

What lessons have you learnt along the way from the first day that you started your career?

Life is a lesson and therefore for me, everyday is a new day and everyday is a new experience and a new lesson. Of course, with time, you gain more maturity such as when I moved to Switzerland, I became a calmer and more focused person. Every place that I lived in made

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me learn more and more. Personally, it’s great because I have been able to live in places in the Middle East and Europe. I like to mix between both cultures. We live and we learn and, for me, life is a school.

What is something that has impacted you the most in all this time?

It’s never enough. Whenever I take a new challenge, I keep the fact in my mind that I want to achieve a certain goal. Since I am an emotional person, I tend to use that and it helps me come out with the goal I want. When it comes to working with the team on new models , there is the moment that you see the ‘new born’ is out and that the clients who are buying our product are satisfied, that is a moment that truly satisfies me as well. It is never enough though and I try to maintain this type of satisfaction.

How do you see the scene in Kuwait in regards to watches?

I started my career in Kuwait and I know the market here extremely well. When I was here a long time ago, I wasn’t in the watch industry but for the past five or six years, I have been visiting Kuwait a lot more frequently.

The Kuwaiti market is extremely interesting because the clients here travel a lot, especially during the summer since it’s very hot so they go to places like Europe and the US. With that, they tend to see the different collections that are available. For us to be consistent in the market, we need to be a little different than the competition. We spent a lot of time with the team in Kuwait in order to come out with the correct product for the clients in this part of the world.

Anything else to add for our readers?

We are very happy to be here. Since the Kuwait market and our partnership with Behbehani are important, we decided to come here and visit the market. We wanted to make the event to show how important this market is to us and we hope to be here again next year!

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The Local Scene

12 Degrees Tips for Your Home

You finally have a place but you still can’t call it your own? Having trouble remodeling your space? Or just plain scared and feeling that interior designing isn’t for you? Well, don’t let these negative thoughts drag you down because 12 Degrees will give you simple tips that can help inspire you into making that place your Home.

What is the function of the room you are planning to decorate? While you are planning the project, it is important to think about what the room will be used for and how many people will be using this room.

When planning an interior-design project, it is essential that you choose the right colors. This is where it all begins. Your color scheme must work together. You do not want your color scheme to make the room appear too busy.

So if you want to make a room look bigger, use softer and lighter colors. An apartment, in particular, benefits well from this type of technique. And if you want it to look cozy, warm or small, then darker colors will help give you that feel. The right colors are essential to creating the illusion of space.

When hanging pictures, try to group like subjects and frames together. The collection should be the focal point of the room and arranged within the bounds of an imaginary larger frame; incorporating each piece inside with the intent of complementing the other and all of them working in artistic harmony.

Avoid clutter while designing at all costs.

It is impossible to relax in your home if the environment is as hectic and frenzied. So whether the problem is too much furniture or too little storage, overcrowded and busy spaces need to be streamlined and simplified in order to function.

A simple trick used by interior-design specialists is to install flooring that has a reflective surface.

This will make any rooms appear larger than they really are. The light that is available will reflect off of the flooring and illuminate the room making them appear larger and more welcoming.

Use decorative mirrors to make a small space feel larger.Mirrors can also be used to add instant light to your living space. For larger rooms, or any room with a more limited amount of natural light, mirrors placed directly across from the windows, will add instant light. Large or small, mirrors add light and dimension to your living space.

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Lifestyle Health

Counting Calories As Easy as 1, 2, 3...

HEALTH

For many years now, counting calories has be the “go-to” tool when people decide to lose weight. Why? Well, the reasoning is quite simple: It’s healthy and it’s effective! Calorie counting is extremely easy but, unfortunately, it may get a little bit difficult when you’re mixing a few ingredients together, such as a burger or a delicious home-cooked meal.

To get to the main point of calorie counting, we have to start at the extreme beginning and ask ourselves, what is a calorie count? As you can see on many of the food you purchase, there is a calorie count on it. That number tells you how much potential energy the food contains.

This is measured with a device known as a calorimeter. It is no secret that food contains energy and the calorie count tells us how much energy it could have.

The human body needs energy to survive and it gets them from two sources: The food you eat and the energy that it stores, mainly in the form of fat and muscle. Therefore, if your body uses the energy from the food that you have just eaten, then it no longer needs to use from the energy that is stored, which is how you gain weight in the end. This isn’t to say that you should not eat, this is just another reason that calorie counting could be the right way to go since you would be giving your body the amount of energy it needs rather than forcing to store extra as fat.

Here are some tips and advice that you need to keep in mind if you decide to take the road of counting calories: Start Small When you’re about to eat a meal, don’t completely fill your plate! Start off with a small portion size and, if you are truly hungry afterwards, then you’re more than welcome to have seconds. Don’t make it a must though!

Eat from plates, not packages Eating directly from a package makes you lose track of exactly ho much you’re eating. Putting the food on a plate gives you a much better estimate of how much food you’re having and it also helps you keep your portion sizes small.

Check food labels Be sure you always check the Nutrition Facts in

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order to find the serving size and the calories per serving. This is difficult for you to just guess on your own and, more times than not, you will find yourself actually eating two or three servings and therefore incorrectly counting your calories.

Use a calorie counter There are many websites that will help you count calories and therefore you are able to use them in order to count them correctly.

One great tool is the SuperTracker, which you can find on ChooseMyPlate.gov. Do you love smartphone applications? Well, try out MyFitnessPal, it is also a wonderful way for you to count your calorie intake.

Set realistic goals When it comes to changes such as weight loss using calorie counting, don’t expect a drastic change in a small period of time. These things take a while and you shouldn’t let that discourage you. With that said, you will begin seeing changes soon but reaching your goal will need time.

Don’t completely count on it!

This is probably the most important part of it all. It is vital to remember that, even though you are counting calories, it is part of a larger plan to lose weight. Exercise and good rest are also things that you will need to focus on if you are to reach your ideal weight.

Calorie counting isn’t really that difficult, it just requires a little extra concentration and motivation and you should be good to go! It has been proven to help many people around the world reach the weight goal that they had set for themselves while it has actually become a habit for others.

One thing is for sure though: There is no going wrong with calorie counting if you are able to do it the correct way!

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Apple's New Releases It's Time to get Excited Again!

Gadgets

Earlier in September, Apple announced a few new products that will be released and, now that we are in October, everything is available for you! They spoke about the iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPad Pro, and iOS 9 as well as other things that will get their customers extremely excited.

iPhone 6s & 6s Plus The new iPhones from Apple come in three different colors: Silver, Gold, and Grey as well as the usual three different capacities, which are 16GB, 64GB, and 128GB. The new iPhones come out with the much-anticipated 3D Touch!

It will mainly be used in swiping between applications. Sensors are embedded in the display which can provide details of how hard you press by measuring the distance between screen cover and display panel.

In regards to using in on your iPad, you can now have split view, slide over, and Picture in Picture in order to help you get a lot more productive with using it. The new Quicktype features makes formatting and text selection more accessible as they are right at your fingertips.

Siri is fully renovated as your search screen is now already prepared with contacts, applications, places nearby, and a lot more.

Also, the answers that you get are now more intelligent and a lot more helpful as well.

Apple has also made a lot of improvements in regards to the camera as it has added the allnew 12MP iSight Camera along with the flash unlike the previous 8MP camera. Many people were hoping to see a front flash as well but the retina display on the screen makes that very unnecessary right now. Last but not least, the phone also comes with iOS 9 already installed in it as well!

iPad Pro The iPad Pro comes with numerous new and improved additions that will continue helping the user. It comes with a retina display as the 12.9-inch screen makes everything that you are used to doing a lot easier. Furthermore, as expected, it comes with iOS 9 already installed in it, including the easy-to-use multi tasking feature that people will automatically fall in love with.

iOS 9 The iOS 9 comes with many great features for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch! The notes application is now completely improved as the user can now make quick checklists, add a photo, add a map, or even sketch using your finger! As if that wasn’t enough, changes to your notes will automatically be updated across all your devices thanks to iCloud.

The iPad Pro comes with a variety of built-in applications that make it extremely easy to do the essential day-to-day necessities while you can find a lot more on the App Store. It’s quite difficult to find anything that you CAN’T do with Apple’s new creation.

The iCloud Drive is an application built into the iOS 9, which practically allows you to access any file you save on your iCloud from just one place. You can browse all your files by date, name, or tags that you added to your Mac.

The most major addition though is the Apple Pencil (which you have to get separately).

Apple made sure that the customer already practically knows how to use the Apple Pencil before even purchasing it as they have made it extremely easy to use and is as comfortable as using a normal pencil!

Security has also been taken into consideration with their all-new six-digit code as opposed to their four-digits. Even though some people may find that quite annoying, it will be something that the user can get used to quickly and it definitely provides a lot more security for the customer.

Somehow, Apple continues to exceed our every expectation and they have done it yet again with their new releases. They will surely continue to improve and it’s certainly going to be difficult for all you tech-lovers not to at least try to get your hands on some of their new releases!

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Lifestyle Fashion for Him & Her

ICONIC Launches its Autumn/ Winter 2015 Collection

FASHION For Him & Her

Autumn Winter 2015 at ICONIC presents an array of trends for the new season. Showcasing these trends and the new collection ICONIC hosted an interactive event at its Avenues store which saw attendance from the local media, influencers, bloggers and management from Landmark Group. Expanding its presence across the region, ICONIC constantly develops new collections and adapts the product portfolio to new or changing trends ensuring there is always something for everyone.

ICONIC’s AW 15 women’s collection recreates the 60’s, 90’s and street glam across the Autumn Winter catwalks with this season’s must-have.

Splashes of yellow and blue add colour to a darker palette of greys and black.

Mod Modernism Very 60’s inspired, this season is the revival of the very sleek and elegant Mod Modernism trend. With easy silhouettes making a strong come back, comfort is everything.

Monochrome-Black and White is the hero of the collection with prints like the monochrome grid, brushstroke stripesdominant on key pieces like A-line dresses, midi-skirts, tailored jackets and boxy tops. Fresh colors like pale lime yellow and blue make an appearance to break the color scheme.

Neo Sports Fit and flare dresses, shift dress, trench coats, circle skirts are the ruling pieces in this collection inspired from the 90’s. The trend evolves daywear and sportswear witha very luxe feel to it and graphic elements for some drama. Fabrics such as bonded mesh, scuba, lasercutaddsvariety in the collection in colors like metallic silver, sulphur spring yellow and jet black.

Military Tribe The evergreen Military vibe is here to stay and this collection showcases the trend with a contemporary feel with a soft daily wear look.

Uniform inspired pieces get a luxe finish with the use of luxe materials and details such as patch pockets, epaulettes and tailored belts.

Fabrics like silk crepe and cuproare dominant in colors like olive green, orange, yellow and blue.Think manadrin collar maxi dress, Military jacket, military inspired jumpsuit and military skirt with tribe print.

Dark Delicacy Desire is heightened with this collection that embodies the sexy spirit of women. Expect a romantic look with the richness of lace. It’s all about the glam and oomph with iridescent sequins, hexagonal beading and delicate

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beading on luxurious fabrics- Chantilly, velvet and lurex tweed. The elegant evening wear can be seen in key colors like evergreen and pirate black with prints like petrol shine adding the gloss touch. Make heads turn when you slip into embellished halter and fish tail maxi dresses, sequins peplum top and pencil skirts and a crop jacket with a tailored jumpsuit.

Street Glam Street Glam is a ultra-cool look that is fun, playful and perfect for your streetstyle Instagram posts. Edgy yet feminine you will find pieces that have a dominant geometric feel to it accompanied by sequins to give it that extra feminine panache.The very retro check prints which is very American also does a cameo in the range and you can sport an array of colors like blue, silver, grey, orange and black. Sport this look in pieces like joggers, cuff pants and shift dresses.

ICONIC’s AW 15 men’s collection comprises of two key trends: Urban Mix The Urban Man is all about smart dressing and this season, in hues of grey, white, black, red and blue. He is all about being polished, sophisticated and you can achieve the look with trench coats, cardigans, crisp white shirts with a good mix of suits. So many styles to choose from, you can switch easily from work to play and look dapper.

Party Warrior intessentially an evening wear range, the Party Warrior trend is embracing the party scene with a touch of luxury. Stylish men everywhere are now donning velvet dinner jackets, tailored and printed shirts, lounge suits​and ornate sweatshirts to own the night. Celebrate the season in pure decadence and don’t shy away from making an elegant statement.

Head over to ICONIC and shop the latest Autumn Winter collection avai lable at The Avenues, The Mall, Level 1 and at Salam Mall in Salmiya.

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Lifestyle Automobiles

The Google Self-Driving Project What is it? Why does it matter?

Cars

Take a minute and think about this: Imagine a world where everyone is able to get around safely and extremely easy, regardless on their ability to drive… With that in mind, many things are automatically solved such as aging women who are no longer able to drive, or even people with certain disabilities as they no longer have to feel dependant on others to take them around!

Now, Self-Driving Cars are still very much a theory and it hasn’t been completely implemented yet in the world. With that said, Google has been able to take it to another level with their Google Self-Driving Project. Even though this has been finalized to a certain extent, there are still many questions that need to be answered. Well, here are many of the answers to the questions that you may already have.

How does the car know where it is? Google assures that the car uses both, map and sensor information, to know where it is exactly in the world. It will know which street it is on while also knowing the lane it’s moving in. This way, it avoids any unexpected problems with direction while also avoiding any potential accidents with other cars or pedestrians trying to cross the street.

What happens exactly? The software that is installed in the car will be able to predict things before it happens. It can easily predict if, for example, a pedestrian will cross the street or if another car will be cutting you off on the road. This is particularly important to know since many people will always be extremely worried incase the car is not able to stop or turn on time. According to Google, they stress the quick reaction time and the strong sensors that are available in their Self-Driving Car. What is in a Self-Driving Car? Google are still working towards making the necessary tweaks and changes so that they can completely guarantee safety when people are using it.

Their main goal is working towards vehicles that can take you anywhere you want to go with a push of a button. They began by adding components to existing vehicles then designed a new prototype from the ground up in order to explore all the needed parts of it. For example, the steering wheels and driving pedals are gone as they added the software and sensors instead.

As you can see, this is all still in the design phase as Google continue to do everything in their power to make this vehicle as safe as it could possibly be. It may take some time but it will surely be worth it in the end. The question now is: Will selfdriving cars be a trend soon? Well, it’s too early to tell right now but anything is possible!

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Jaeger-LeCoultre Brian De Palma Recieves Award

Watches

The Biennale di Venezia and Jaeger-LeCoultre are pleased to announce that the great American director Brian De Palma received the Venice International Film Festival’s Jaeger-LeCoultre Glory to the Filmmaker 2015 Award, dedicated to personalities who have made particularly original contributions to contemporary cinema.

Chiara Mastroianni specially flew to Venice to award Brian De Palma on September 9th at 9.30 p.m. in the Sala Grande (Palazzo del Cinema) during the 72nd Venice International Film Festival (September 2-12, 2015), directed

by Alberto Barbera and organized by the Biennale chaired by Paolo Baratta.

Following the award ceremony, the 72nd Film Festival presented the world premiere, Out of Competition, of the documentary De Palma (109’) by Noah Baumbach and Jake Paltrow.

The film grew out of the two directors’ spending time with Brian De Palma for over ten years. It’s an intimate conversation between filmmakers, chronicling Brian’s six decade long career, his life, and his filmmaking process.

actors Brian De Palma has directed, three have received Oscar nominations: Sissy Spacek (best actress, Carrie), Piper Laurie (best supporting actress, Carrie) and Sean Connery (best supporting actor, The Untouchables), who received the Oscar for his performance.

Jaeger-LeCoultre has been a sponsor of the Venice International Film Festival for eleven years, and for nine years has sponsored the Glory to the Filmmaker Award. In the past years, the prize has been awarded to Takeshi Kitano (2007), Abbas Kiarostami (2008), Agnès Varda (2008), Sylvester Stallone (2009), Mani Ratnam (2010), Al Pacino (2011), Spike Lee (2012), Ettore Scola (2013) and James Franco (2014).

This major award consolidates the important bond between the Venice Film Festival and Brian De Palma, who has presented seven movies at the Lido, the first time forty years ago with Sisters in the section Proposte di nuovi film (1975). In 1981, De Palma screened Blow Out in the section Mezzogiorno/ Mezzanotte; in 1987, The Untouchables, an out-of-competition Special Event; in 1992, Raising Cain, the closing film in competition; in 2006, The Black Dahlia, the opening film in competition; in 2007, Redacted, in competition and the winner of the Silver Lion; and in 2012, Passion, in competition.

Born in 1940, Brian De Palma studied film in New York. In 1963, he directed The Wedding Party, giving twenty-year-old Robert De Niro his first part. Carrie, a movie starring Sissy Spacek and based on the Stephen King novel, was his first big success. To date, De Palma has directed over 30 films, including The Untouchables (1987) with Robert De Niro, Kevin Costner and Sean Connery; Mission Impossible (1996) with Tom Cruise; and Scarface (1983) with Al Pacino. Over the years, De Palma has directed stars such as John Travolta, Melanie Griffith, Tom Hanks and Sean Penn. He is particularly famous for his psychological thrillers, which feature his personal style, unusual camera angles and elements that often recall works by the directors who have influenced him, in particular Alfred Hitchcock. Among the great

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News European Football

Chelsea What's going on?

Chelsea started this season with very clear high expectations as they have just come out of winning the English Premier League the season before. There weren’t many massive changes in the squad and the addition of players such as Pedro from FC Barcelona have shown that there would be a promising year ahead.

In addition to bringing Pedro in from Barcelona, they have also acquired the services of Asmir Begovic from Stoke City and Radamel Falcao from AS Monaco. Even though Falcao is a risky purchase, they brought him on loan. As for departures, their biggest one was Petr Cech to Arsenal but, even then, he wasn’t a regular starter last season with Thibaut Courtois being preferred over him.

So, what’s going wrong with Chelsea?

The manager, Jose Mourinho, has had a lot of praise and criticisms during his career but this is all very new to him as he has never seen the team he manages reach so low in the table. It has only been a few games but coming out with four points from a possible 15 is simply astonishing, especially when you look at most of the teams they have faced: They drew against Swansea City then had a shocking 3-0 loss to Manchester City before finally recording their first win of the year against West Bromwich Albion in a 3-2 victory.

Things didn’t get better though as two losses followed, which were against Crystal Palace and Everton.

People have gone on and blamed individual players such as Branislav Ivanovic for the misery the team is going through but it’s practically impossible to blame a single person in a run of 5 poor matches. The way I see it, the team is to blame and I think that there was a slight problem of over-confidence. Chelsea came into the season as favorites and probably felt as though they can easily win against any of the ‘smaller’ teams in the league with barely any problems. Reality has hit them very hard and they will have to find a way out of this as soon as possible. Of course, this is all putting aside all of the problems that the manager has faced with the medical staff of the team as he fired them after he felt that they weren’t able to do their jobs professionally on the pitch.

Things are just going wrong in the Chelsea corner right now but don’t let that distract you from how good they can truly be once they get their problems in order!

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Jose Mourinho is one of the best in the business and we can practically guarantee that he will find one way or another for the team to come out of the rut that they are in. There is still a lot of time to go and anything is possible but, the sooner that they begin getting themselves back into winning ways, the higher their chance of achieving their goals for the season.

Will Mourinho have to bench some of the players he depended on so much the season before? Well, it remains to be seen but one thing is for sure: Mourinho will make any changes that he thinks are necessary in order to come out with the desired results.

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Financial Fair Play Explaining the Basics

Financial Fair Play (FFP) is fairly new into the world of European Football as it has finally been approved by UEFA in 2010 and put into full effect in 2011. Since then, clubs that have qualified for UEFA competitions have to prove that they don’t have overdue payables towards other clubs, their players, and social/tax authorities through the season.

In a nutshell, they have to prove that they have been able to pay all their bills. Furthermore, since 2013, the football clubs are also required to balance their spending with their revenues and it restricts clubs from accumulating debts.

The clubs are allowed to spend up to 5 million Euros more than they earn in each assessment period, which happens every three years. This in itself prevents the build-up of unsustainable debt. Now, many people were wondering whether sponsorships or the owner injecting money into the club will make it easier. Here is how UEFA explains that point:

should not be enforced but I personally see it as a great help for football. Now, it will be a lot more difficult (not impossible though) for some of the big clubs to make maga-money bids for players that they want like we saw with Real Madrid and Cristiano Ronaldo in 2009.

Also, the ‘smaller’ clubs will be able to have a higher chance of keeping their best players,

which in turn can potentially help them improve instead of having to sell their good players every year to the ‘bigger clubs’

“If a club’s owner injects money into the club through a sponsorship deal with a company to which he is related, then UEFA’s competent bodies will investigate and, if necessary, adapt the calculations of the break-even result for the sponsorship revenues to the level which is appropriate (‘fair value’) according to market prices.”

There are significant differences when you compare different clubs and countries in terms of the wealth that they have. Well, the aim of FFP is not to try and make the clubs and countries equal in size but rather to encourage them to build for success rather than simply finding a ‘quick fix’.

In a quick and basic summary, that is what the Financial Fair Play is all about. Unfortunately, it may also force clubs to sell certain players since they will be needing money for other transfers or debts that they will have to cover.

We were able to see that happen during the last summer transfer window when Mateo Kovacic had to be sold from Inter Milan to Real Madrid because the Italian club reached a point that they had to cover costs. Roberto Mancini, the manager of Inter Milan, made it very clear that they really did not want to see Kovacic but had to since Real Madrid were able to make a very significant bid for the Croatian midfielder and it was practically impossible to say no to that.

There are some people who feel that FFP

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News European Football

FIFA Corruption A Look into the Scandal

During the past few months, a lot has been happening in regards to FIFA as a lot of the people involved in the organization have gotten sentenced to jail time due to taking bribes or bribing others for favorable results. For the past couple years, a lot has been talked about how corrupt FIFA truly is but it has exceeded many of our expectations and it continues to do so with more evidence being found very recently.

Because of everything, it has become very chaotic and slightly misunderstood so here is a quick brief as to what is exactly going on.

This all began on May 27, 2015 as Swiss police raided a luxury hotel in Zurich and ended up arresting seven of FIFA’s top executives.

Fourteen current and former FIFA officials and officials were indicted on charges of “rampant, systematic, and deep-rooted” corruption following a major inquiry by the FBI. Of course, it hasn’t stopped there as an increase of allegations and investigations have happened since then.

The FBI has been investigating FIFA for about three years and was initially sparked after the bidding process for the Russia 2018 and Qatar 2022 World Cup, but after finding a lot of illegal things in that, the search has now widened to the past 20 years.

One of the main questions here is, who was accused exactly? In a nutshell, the most senior figures in the US indictment accuses are football powerbrokers in North America, Latin America, and the Caribbean. One of the people arrested, Jack Warner, decided to turn himself in while he was in Trinidad and was granted bail. In addition to that, he televised a political address where he stated that he was no longer prepared to “keep secrets for them who actively try destroying the country” while adding that he knew things about certain FIFA transactions which are not limited to the President, Sepp Blatter. The main point that he tried to bring across though was that he truly started to feel for his life but “not even death can stop the avalanche that is coming!”

This rang bells all over the place. No longer was it people trying to find anything against FIFA but rather there is now someone who was once the Vice-President of the organization coming out in public and saying that there is so much information that he has AND he is willing to tell it? Everyone was ready to listen and see what exactly has been going on behind the scenes at the FIFA headquarters and Jack Warner was ready to say it all… Will Sepp Blatter find yet another way to come out of this unscathed?

Where was he?

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Here is the most important part of it all: Sepp Blatter. During a lot of this time, the President of FIFA was trying to stay behind the scenes as much as he possibly could but, as you would expect, it didn’t last too long. On May 29, Sepp Blatter somehow got re-elected as FIFA President even though there was a lot of criticism surrounding him and his position.

The fact that he was able to get re-elected caused even more controversy but, then again, the fact that he actually ran for re-election was shocking in itself.

Four days after Blatter was re-elected, he announced his resignation though and said that is was because of all the allegations surrounding him, whether true or not. However, he will continue to serve as the President until a new election is conducted in a 2016 FIFA Extraordinary Congress.

Even though a lot has happened so far, there is no denying that this whole situation isn’t even close to being finalized. Many top FIFA officials are being looked into until today with new evidence expected to be coming out quite soon.

This corruption in football really needs to end soon as it is quickly ruining a game that millions of people around the world love and follow on a daily basis. With this corruption, it gives the game a bad name while the players have no say in what is exactly going on with the governing bodies. Will the corruption completely end? I highly doubt it but arresting the people who are involved in it now will make the future leaders of the organization become extra cautious on trying anything like this again.

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News Sports

Game, Set, Novac!

Nova Djokovic Beats Federer in US Open!

On Sunday, September 13, Novak Djokovic was able to cement his place as number one after beating Roger Federer in the Final of the US Open. It was a tennis match full of emotions and a lot of memorable moments for both players but it will be Djokovic who will come out with a lot more than Federer.

Here is a look at how both legendary players were able to make it to the final of this elite competition: Novak Djokovic Novak Djokovic was able to make it to the Final after having some great wins on the way. In the first round, he was able to beat Joao Souza before beating Andreas Haider-Maurer. The Serbian finalist was able to beat both players with relative ease as he made his way against Andreas Seppi and coming out on top as well against Roberto Bautista Agut in the fourth round of the competition.

Then came the quarterfinals of the US Open and he was going against Feliciano Lopez, where he was able to win 6-1, 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 as he was now having his thoughts on the semifinals and was only two matches away from achieving his goal. In the semifinals, he won against Marin Celic in three sets after winning 6-0, 6-1, and 6-2 and was now prepared to play against the legendary Roger Federer in the Final.

Roger Federer Roger Federer had a point to prove in this competition and, even though he wasn’t able to come out with the win, he proved how competitive he could still be. His road to the final began with a win against Leonardo Mayer in the first round before winning the match against Steve Darcis. In the third round of the US Open, Federer beat Philipp Kohlschreiber and then came out victorious yet again versus John Isner in the fourth round.

In the quarterfinals, Roger Federer kept his strong game-play and beat Richard Gasquet 6-3, 6-1, 6-1 before making it to the semi-finals against Stan Wawrinka. The Swiss finalist did not hold back whatsoever as he showed his determination by winning the match 6-4, 6-3, 6-1 to book a place in the final of the US Open against Novak Djokovic.

Novak Djokovic has won the US Open and has been able to add to his already marvelous trophies to continue keeping his place at number 1! Will next year be as great as this one? It remains to be seen but it will definitely be extremely difficult for anyone to bet against Novak Djokovic next year, that’s for sure!

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News Top Music Charts

Top 10 English Songs

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2

Easy Love – Sigala

4 Peanut Butter Jelly – Galantis

8 Shut Up & Dance – Walk The Moon

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What Do You Mean – Justin Bieber

5 Fight Song – Rachel Platten

9 Drag Me Down – One Direction

Can’t Feel My Face – The Weeknd

6 Cool For The Summer – Demi Lovato

10 How Deep Is Your Love – Calvin Harris & Disciples

7 Don’t Be So Hard On Yourself – Jess Glyne

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‫أفضل ‪ 10‬أغاني عربية‬

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‫مزيان واعر – دنيا بطمة‬

‫‪4‬‬ ‫جماله – عمر دياب‬

‫‪8‬‬ ‫محتاج الوفا – جورج زغيب‬

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‫أجمل يوم – محمد حماقي‬

‫‪5‬‬ ‫قدها و قدود – ناصيف زيتون‬

‫‪9‬‬ ‫مخلوقة ليه – رنا سماحة‬

‫يا جدع – نوال الزغبي‬

‫‪6‬‬ ‫اضحكي – أحمد جمال‬

‫‪10‬‬ ‫بوسة قبل النوم – نجوى كرم‬

‫‪7‬‬ ‫أنا أصلي – وليد الشامي‬

Entertainment Celebrities

The 2015 Emmy Awards Game of Thrones Sets a Record!

Millions of people around the world sat back on their couches as they prepared to see some of the greatest celebrities in the world take part in the latest Emmy Awards. With all of us stuck on our TV Screens throughout the year watching our favorite TV shows and movies, it is always interesting to see whether or not our favorites will be coming out as winners.

“Winter is Coming!” Even though it wasn’t totally unexpected, ‘Game of Thrones’ was the show that won the most awards on the night. For the first time ever, the show won the Best Drama Series, which was a massive achievement for them in their six-year history.

In addition to that, Peter Drinklage (who plays Tyrion Lannister) was able to win an award for the best supporting actor in a drama series as the show also took home Emmys for best directing and best writing. Out of their whopping 24 nominations, ‘Game of Thrones’ was able to come out with a record-breaking 12 wins!

Some of the other awards that were received by “Game of Thrones” were Outstanding Special Visual Effects, Outstanding Makeup for a Single Camera Series, Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Contemporary or Fantasy Program, Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series, and Outstanding Stunt Coordination for a Drama Series.

‘Game of Thrones’ is a TV Show which focuses on several noble families that fight for control of the mythical land of Westeros as each of the families make you either fall in love with them or absolutely despise them as they find ways to get you attached no matter what. With an average of 9.5/10 rating on IMDB, this is one of the shows that is definitely worth watching if you have not done so yet. Based on the book

by George R.R. Martin, ‘Game of Thrones’ has proven itself to be one of the greats once again during the 2015 Emmys.

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‫اخبار المشاهير‬

‫استمتع مع مشاهيرك المفضلين‬

‫تكريم نيللي كريم‬ ‫برعاية صندوق مكافحة وعالج اإلدمان‪ ،‬تم تكريم‬ ‫أسرة مسلسل “تحت السيطرة” الذي عرض في شهر‬ ‫رمضان الماضي لدوره الفعال في مناهضة اإلدمان من‬ ‫خالل التركيز على السلبيات التي ينجم عنها االتجاه‬ ‫إلى طريق المخدرات وكيف أن اإلنسان يخسر نفسه‬ ‫وكل من حوله بسببه‪ .‬وقد تحدثت بطلة العمل‬ ‫نيللي كريم عن مدى سعادتها بأن المسلسل كان‬ ‫له تأثير إيجابي على عدد كبير من الشباب‪ ،‬مشيرة إلى‬ ‫أنها كانت تتلقى ردود األفعال بشكل مباشر كل يوم‬ ‫من خالل مواقع التواصل االجتماعي‪.‬‬

‫أبو البنات!‬ ‫رزق الفنان المصري أحمد زاهر وزوجته هدى بطفلة‪،‬‬ ‫أطلقا عليها اسم نور‪ ،‬وهي طفلتهما الرابعة بعد‬ ‫بناتهما الثالث‪ :‬هدى وملك ومنى‪ .‬مما جعله يستحق‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫بكل جدارة‪ .‬وبعد والدة الطفلة‪ ،‬نشر‬ ‫لقب أبو البنات‬ ‫الفنان صورة له والبنته ع ّلق عليها قائ ً‬ ‫ال ‪“ :‬الحمداهلل‬ ‫والشكر إلى اهلل ربنا سبحانه وتعالى رزقني ببنت‬ ‫تشبه القمر اسمها نور‪ ،‬يا رب اجعلها نور تنور حياتنا‬ ‫كلها أمين يا رب”‪.‬وكان أحمد وزوجته أعلنا في وقت‬ ‫إهداء‬ ‫سابق أنهما سيطلقان على الطفلة اسم نور‪،‬‬ ‫ً‬ ‫لروح الفنان الراحل نور الشريف‪.‬‬

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Entertainment Events

''GulfBank 642 Marathon'' A Result of Belief and Passion

People did not have the belief in the concept of taking a marathon in Kuwait to the next level. Investing or putting efforts in a sport event was not a priority to others. In 2014, the buzz and success of the “642 Marathon” that took place in Souq Sharq was big enough to attract all the right people. In 2015, for the first time in Kuwait a three years partnership contract is signed by Gulf Bank with Pro-Vision sports management. This new partnership with Gulf Bank builds on that success and increases the scope and size of the event.

GulfBank 642 Marathon is for every individual who wants to experience a run touring the beautiful landmarks of Kuwait. From challengers, athletes to beginners and families.

This event caters to everyone. You can pick your preferred distance from the categories below and participant in this event!

642 stand for the total number of muscles in human body. That’s where our Moto comes from “Move your 642 Muscles” Supporting diabetic patients for 2015, GulfBank 642 Marathon is in collaboration with Dasman Diabetes Institute. The date of the event November 14th, 2015 also coincides with World Diabetes Day (WDD) in order to raise awareness of the growing problem of diabetes in Kuwait, and how exercise and fitness play a role in combating this health issue.

Two campaigns will run prior to the race to motivate and inspire people. First one is called gulfbank 642 story where winners are going to enter a lifestyle transformation journey. The other is an auction for a special bib number to raise funds for diabetic patients. Participation in both of the campaigns will be done online.

This year’s marathon will include five different categories of races, in order to appeal to all levels and age groups in Kuwait. The categories include: Family Fun Run for new beginners (5KM); the Special Run for the handicapped (5KM), the Souq Run for regular runners (10KM), the Half Marathon for more advanced runners (21KM); and the Full Marathon (42KM). The route for the marathon race will pass through Kuwait’s landmarks including Gulf Road, Souq Sharq, Kuwait Towers, and Souq Mubarakia.

642 Marathon will be the marathon in Kuwait to be internationally certified, which means that pro athletes from around the world will have the urge to take part. This addition will not only increase the number of participants in the race but also help in communicating to the world what we can also hold in Kuwait.

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Participants from around the world are offered an online registration by logging on to the website www.gulfbank642marathon.com with different services. There are also local registration stations.

You can follow the new updates online at www.gulfbank642marathon.com , and also on Instagram @GulfBank642Marathon.

The official hashtag used for this year will be #gulfbank642.

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The New H&M Campaign With David Beckham & Kevin Hart

For his new H&M campaign, David Beckham has teamed up with actor and comedian Kevin Hart to give a humorous take on the world of Beckham himself. In the campaign, for the new Modern Essentials selected by David Beckham Autumn 2015 Collection, Hart plays a method actor preparing to take on the role of Beckham. The video will debut on hm.com on 28 September, and in cinemas and on TV on 30 September, alongside a print and billboard campaign.

“Kevin Hart is one of the funniest, smartest guys around. I love to do the unexpected for my H&Mcampaigns, and I don’t think anyone thought I’d do comedy. I hope everyone enjoys watching it as much as I did making it,” says David Beckham.

“To be able to make fun of a global icon like David Beckham is a comedian’s dream. I love fashion as much as I love sports, which is why I was so excited to star in David’s new H&M campaign,” says Kevin Hart.

This year, as part of its long-term relationship with David, H&M launched Modern Essentials selected by David Beckham. It’s his pick of the wardrobe essentials a man needs each season, and this new Autumn 2015 Collection H&M store that sells is available in every menswear from the beginning of October.

Kevin Hart is one of the world’s best-loved comedians. He is the star of films such as Get Hard, The Wedding Ringer and Ride Along, and his current stand-up tour “What Now?”.

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Balmain and Behbehani Group

As part of Cadillac’s rollout plans for the first ATS-V, the brand conceptualized and executed a fashion photo shoot held in and around a drifting 2016 ATS-V sedan. The unprecedented shoot, which took place in July in various areas around Dubai merges the worlds of performance motoring, fashion, and art photography.

Balmain and Behbehani Group organized an event welcoming the Balmain brand ambassador and also Miss Switzerland, Laetitia Guarino, on September 17th, 2015 at the TIKTOK showroom, the Avenues Mall. TikTok is an innovative concept that brings together all the brands that Swiss watch lovers prefer, all in a trendy, non-classic ambiance that transforms its clientele to a world of novelty. The showroom includes a collection of brands such as: Tissot, Balmain, Hamilton, Calvin Klein, Bomberg, Qlocktwo, Mido and Certina, for both genders and all age groups.

First Ever Fashion Photo Shoot in a Drifting ATS-V

The 2016 ATS-V served as the innovative, fast-moving stage and the conconspirator to the fashionable subjects of the shoot. The result? A series of captivating photographs that capture the style and dynamismof the Cadillac ATS-V. “Cadillac’s longstanding history is dotted with a number of breakthrough innovations that have repeatedly and relentlessly redefined the automotive landscape, especially in the role a car plays as a symbol of self-expression,” said Nadim Ghrayeb, Brand Manager, Cadillac Middle East “It is in line with this spirit that we decided to carry out this unconventionally staged fashion photo shoot.” He also added, “More importantly, we have always done things differently, from the bold, modern designs of our cars to their incredible performance. Our heritage demands that we push the boundaries and inspire in everything we do. And this undertaking does just that.”

The campaign, conceptualized by creative agency Interesting Times benefited from the artistic talent of fashion photographer Diego Indraccolo and Director Luigi Pane.

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Launching the Balmain Event

The event commenced with a press gathering where the new Basil Balmain collection was revealed, encouraging the shoppers and the media to try on the new collection. A competition was also announced during the event where the media were requested to take a picture with Miss Switzerland, from a selfie box installed at TikTok Showroom for the occasion, which would upload the picture on the TikTok Facebook page, the picture that had the highest number of likes would be announced winner of a beautiful Balmain watch.

Since 2005, Balmain Watches has enhanced this corporate tradition with its sponsorship of the Miss Switzerland contest. This year’s Miss Swiss is the 22-year-old Laetitia Guarino who is also a medical student and a Swiss singer, model and beauty pageant titleholder. Balmain immerged in the exclusive world of Parisian High Fashion, founded by Pierre Balmain, the noted Haute Couture master, Balmain brings to time longstanding traditions of taste and elegance. Today its distinctively original spirit drives a watch brand backed by a leading Swiss watchmaking group – the source of invaluable technical and marketing advantages benefiting Balmain timepieces.

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Give your look a new Glow

RTN General Trading & Contracting Co. proudly announces the groups opening of the first Kiwi Saint Tropez Store in Kuwait, at The Avenues Mall – Phase 3. Kiwi Saint Tropez provides a collection of swimwear, mix & match styles created for men, women, and children. The brand meets all demands relative to swimwear and features products such as: sarongs, skirts, dresses, shirts, coats, towels, hats, bags, flip flops, to name a few.

All products come completely with a range seaside accents to become the indispensable accessories.

Vision Express has launched the new “Glow” colored contact lenses collection by Bella – and with seven new colors, the new collection promises to give contact lens users more choice than ever before.

Kiwi Saint Tropez shops all around the world are designed to offer the whole family a space conducive to the discovery of collections, a bright and welcoming, authentic feel to the franchise with an enticing variety of printed and original models.

At the launch event at Vision Express, Mr. Wehbe talked about his inspiration behind the new collection. The new collection includes seven luxurious colors that reflect the pure characteristics of beauty, by enlarging your eyes while keeping your look natural.

Kiwi Saint Tropez was founded in 1985, and can be found in over 30 different locations worldwide. Recognizing a changing world, KIWI continues to build its collections in casual and elegant style that makes the brand a success.The label, Kiwi Saint Tropez, does not follow fashion but anticipates it ahead of its time to better suit its customers. On this occasion, Mr. Alan Kiwi, founder of the Kiwi Franchise attended the inauguration event of the store in Kuwait, and stated “We are proud to announce the official opening of our store here in Kuwait, hoping and wishing an enjoyable time to all of our patrons and customers at the Kiwi Store.” Kiwi’s line consists of mainly swimwear for men, women and children. But also, provides casual wear for the average beach goer. Accessories such as beach towels, havianas, sandals, and a fresh selection of the latest bags and topes are also available in the Kiwi Saint Tropez store exclusively at The Avenues Mall.

Bella’s ‘GLOW’ collection is not only attractive and unique: it’s also safe to wear. With a high oxygen permeation rate and superior UV block, it is comfortable and safe to wear all day long.

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Vision Express launches ‘Glow’ colored contact lenses by Bella

Bella color contact lenses are exclusively designed by Optical Supplies Co.’s General Manager, Ibrahim Wehbe. With more than 21 years of experience in the beauty and optics market, Mr. Wehbe is a master at crafting each color and shade of Bella Lenses.

The launch event also saw personal stylists from renowned make-up brand Balm from Vavavoom helping guests find their best looks.

The new ‘GLOW’ colored lenses from Bella areavailable at all Vision Express and Solaris stores.

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Horoscopes Your Journey According to your Horoscope

Celebrity Birthdays: Libra Man Showing signs of equality, partnership, and justice, the Pisces man is one of the most balanced of any horoscope. He will seek to find what is best for everyone and really dislikes any sort of conflict. He is surely a person that would be great to have as a friend for the future.

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Libra Woman Charismatic and captivating, the Libra woman is very easy to approach. Common sense and reasoning are two of her strongest suits and she will make sure she uses them with anything that passes her by. She would also admit her mistakes if it happens, which is rare to find in a lot of people these days!

Aries: Mar 21 — Apr 20

Libra: Sept 24 — Oct 23

Taurus: Apr 21 — ­ May 20

Scorpio: Oct 23 — Nov 22

Gemini: May 21 ­— 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

Though this month feels quite unstable, it is also a very positive one. You will be able to achieve all your desired results but, as expected, you will have to work extra hard. Anything is possible this month, just make sure you work towards it well.

A sense of calmness and harmony finds its way to you this month and it’s the calm after the storm. Take this time to relax and gather your thoughts. While you’re at it, why not take your car and cruise with some great music?

Choices, choices, choices! That’s practically what this month will be full of for you. Many decisions, whether tough or simple, will have to be made and it’s time you make them. It will all work out in the end as you’re known to make your decisions with an open mind.

This is a month of opportunities but try not to go too far with it.

Concentrate on the existing problems that need solutions and make it all work. If one of your decisions is the purchase of a new car, why not try getting to it soon and make it happen?

This is a positive month for the Leo and many events are expected to happen that will make you feel a new sense of self-confidence.

Even something as simple as driving home from university will be more enjoyable due to your improved positive attitude on life!

There is not much new happening around you this month but you will have to make sure that it doesn’t get to you. Just because there is nothing new, doesn’t mean that there is nothing interesting, right? Drive around and try seeing some of the great events happening in the country, it may help!

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Even though this is a very harmonious sign, there will be a shift this month. It is very necessary for you to be prepared for anything that may come your way and be ready to deal with it as soon as it does. This is integral to your road to success.

This is a month of reflection while it will also be a busy month for you. Pay attention to others while also make sure that you are ready to deal with the work that will be coming your way. Taking your car out for a nice drive once in a while will help you relax when needed!

Positivity and surprises, what more can someone ask for? This is a month that you will definitely not forget so make sure to have that smile ready when you wake up in the morning! You never know, maybe traffic on the road is the only thing that will give you negativity!

This is not going to be an easy month for you and there will be problems that you will definitely need to face very soon. With that said, make sure that you’re able to deal with them in a calm and positive manner in order to come out with the best solution in the end.

Even though this will be a positive month for you overall, situations will arise and will require your full focus because it won’t be resolved with simple answers. Take a nice drive for a while, in order to clear your head and make any needed decisions!

This will not be a month of many changes but it will definitely be a month of reflection. Take this time to have all your personal needs in order and make sure that everything is finalized before your life gets busy yet again!

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