StudenTalk #173 - December 2015

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Issue 173 - December 2015 - Complimentary Copy

Eighty Percent

Collaborating for a Change

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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Nouf Al-Hajri nouf@ph7-kw.com MANAGING DIRECTOR Zeina Mokaddam zeina@ph7-kw.com LEGAL CONSULTANT Khaled Al-Kandari Al-Kandari Law Firm MARKETING TEAM Operations Managers Amal Atout amal@ph7-kw.com

Dear Students, It is our December issue, marking the end of our year and the beginning of a new one.

Typically, this is the period where we review our lives and accomplishments, make plans for the future and, most importantly, come up with New Year’s resolution that rarely get implemented!!!

Well, I am going to share with you a very drastic resolution I made this year. I didn’t use the dramatic backdrop of New Year’s; not at all. The resolution came after a build up of many elements and circumstances. You can say it was a natural result leading to an unnatural resolution.

EDITORIAL TEAM Editor Ali Al-Hassan ali@ph7-kw.com PR & Marketing Coordinator Zeina Al-Ayoub pr@ph7-kw.com

In 2015, I decided to bury myself.

Yes, you read it right.

Without any tears or remorse, without any regrets, I let go of me and sent me to my resting place!

And I stood still.

Contemplating... What next…?

Here I was left with the inheritance of my predecessor, a lady who had a great number of attributes and a greater number of shortcomings! A lady who has left me with a legacy, but one that is loaded by problems and difficulties.

So a decision had to be made. Do I bury her along with her legacy, or do I rise up to the challenge and take her legacy to where it once used to be when she was at her peak?

At that moment, I took my decision.

Tackling one problem at a time, I was able, within a period of less than a year, to rebuild the dream team she once had, to re-instill her spirit, her passion and her vision in every single member of her team.

So today, with a new year approaching, an eager, ambitious, highly motivated and driven team is ready to take on any challenge and turn it into a great opportunity for growth and advancement.

My students, there comes a time in everyone’s life where we will have to make some harsh decisions.

Do we bury ourselves with our past, do we bury the past and saves ourselves or do we bury ourselves and save our legacy?

In the course of my life, I have travelled all three roads...

The first was the harshest road that I vowed never to take again as it annihilated my memories and me.

The second I took when I used to blame circumstances and “others”.

And the third... the third I guess comes with great maturity and awareness, a realization that something intrinsic in us has to change and yet there are certain things that we were able to build that are worth reviving our energy to build on or rebuild completely.

May every year in your life bring you more awareness, May you live long enough to bury yourself over and over again without ever burying your legacy, To 2016, To you, the you that evolves and recreates every year.

Zeina Mokaddam

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Cover Story

Eighty Percent Collaborating for a Change

Eighty Percent is a socially driven sports management company that designs and implements annual events, initiatives and programs which aim to activate the lifestyles of individuals in Kuwait and the GCC. 80% team receiving the Public Choice Award at the Emirates Awards for Arabian Gulf Youth from His Excellency Eirector of Emirates Foundation and U.A.E's Minister of Foreign affairs Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

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The name 80% is inspired from the theory developed by the Italian economist Vilferdo Pareto who observed the unequal distribution of wealth in Italy in 1906, where 20% of thepeople owned 80% of the wealth. In the late 1940’s Dr. Joseph Jurana, a quality management expert, inaccurately attributed the 80/20 rule “Law of the vital few and trivial many” to Pareto naming it the Pareto principle, which was later used in different areas and by many experts, it essentially means that 80% of the results are due to 20% of the causes.

This theory has inspired 80% “ Collaborating for a change” a social sports firm that aspires

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to join the vital few who are generating much of the impact in the sports and fitness industry in Kuwait and the GCC. What do you offer at 80%?

• Professional athletic events • Community & CSR initiatives • Custom Made Sports Programs Who are 80%?

We are a team of passionate female athletes who got together combining our collective 10 year experience in the sports and business development industry to be part of positive change in Kuwait.

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Cover Story

Rawya Al Hajri I am Rawya Al Hajri and I am a 29-year-old born and raised in Kuwait. For the past 9 years, I have worked in the fields of business development, entrepreneurship & design. I started my first project when I graduated from high school back in 2003 and since then I founded, cofounded and managed several projects and initiatives. I studied computer programming with a focus on design my career revolved around project management and business development.

My work experience comprised of years served in both the public and the private sector. I have proudly led and developed several projects and concepts, namely, The Kuwait National Youth program with The Ministry of State for Youth Affairs, and the youth account for Burgan Bank Additionally, I have co founded ASMEKW ( Association of Small & Medium Enterprises, Kuwait), a non-profit organization that aspires to create hubs where entrepreneurs, students, startups & business owners can meet, engage, network, share their experiences, find opportunities & create sustainable partnerships. The association is now established and registered as an official non-profit organization recognized by the state of Kuwait.

Rabaa Al Hajri Rabaa Al Hajri is a young ambitious woman always looking for a new challenge.

She's an avid runner, triathlete, and mountaineer with a thirst for adventure and Travel.

She holds a degree in business management and marketing and a diploma in computer programming.

Rabaa has expanded her skill set in design, systems development and project management which enable her to confidently improve her productivity in all her work.

She has over 10 years of work experience in marketing, sales and business development, and worked in several industries such as printing, publishing, sports development and, finally, non-profits.

Today she heads the communication at a Youth Empowerment Organization while developing a new social enterprise in her free time.

She aspires to become a leading figure in sports development in the region and help build a more aware and active generation to lead our community to a brighter future.

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Founder & Managing partner of Fitfootball.net a concept developed in a from of a fitness program to spread health & fitness exercise through the sport of football targeting Men, Women & Kids. We have been working for almost 5 years, benefiting a total of 6000 members.

Led & organized ADC (The diabetes awareness campaign) an initiative to educate diabetics. we started with type 1 diabetes. The goal was to spread awareness, support & enlighten kids with diabetes type 1 on how to use their insulin pump, what are proper ways of using it and how to live normally with their insulin pumps. The campaign included a summer camp that allowed the kids to be in a less stressful environment where they can engage with their doctors & parents in a more fun & accepting atmosphere.

Owner & Founder of LIMEBLUE.NET an online design office, that allows both designers & clients to meet their needs in budget friendly packages, lime blue design office also provides pro bono design services for young entrepreneurs & non-profit organization, we have proudly designed & supported over 25 organizations & entrepreneurs. the goal of lime blue is to continue to support and design more meaningful brands.

I am passionate about making positive change, taking action, and spreading awareness for the betterment of society in the fields of health, fitness, community, education and social good. I find myself in startup and I love the energy and the process of developing new concepts and taking them from an idea to a money generating project or business.

My role model is not one but a culmination of many people that i have encountered throughout my personal and professional career. My role model is confident, resilient, thirsty for knowledge, creative, innovative, emotionally intelligent, adaptable, takes calculated risks and above all fearless.

My role model is everything I aspire to become.

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Thanks to Neon Fitness

Najat Al Sayegh I see myself as an individual who is willing to achieve and accomplish the best in order to create the greatest outcome. I have worked in many places that have enhanced my strategies and techniques and made me gradually improve.

I have started my career in organizing Kuwait’s most successful sport events, which made me have a lot of positive features such as teamwork, collaboration and committing to the job. Those characteristics gave me the opportunity to work at the Ministry of State for Youth Affairs, the place I can mostly relate to and achieve many aspects that can benefit both the ministry and I. In my experience, in the Ministry of Youth wishes to help the youth in every way possible and make them be aspiring, creative and innovative individuals, which can help bring about a progressive society. Those positions made me become an ambitious person who strives to achieve great goals in life.

I am the first Gulf woman to be part of the global sports mentoring program The U.S. Department of State and the espnW Global Sports Mentoring Program, the flagship component of the Empowering Women and Girls through Sports Initiative, which pairs emerging women leaders from around the world with top American female executives in the sports industry. This program develops new lasting relationships and a global network of women and girls who strive to create positive change in their home communities through sports.

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Cover Story

Eighty Percent’s Brands:

Fitfootball A custom made program which introduces fitness to kids, men and women through Kuwait’s favorite sport, Football. Fitfootball was established in 2010 and has trained over 5000 members to date.

The main driving goals of Fitfootball are: 1) Offering professional football training to the wider segment of the public.

2)Tackling sedentary lifestyles indirectly by creating an environment that is motivating, competitive and fun.

Fitfootball offers monthly memberships in indoor fields.

Instagram @fitfootball

ADC Diabetes Awareness Campaign/ program established in 2013 and has engaged more than 300 kids with diabetes type 1 in its activities, in ADC every year we bring together doctors, nutritionistsand therapists to create a fun and educational daily program which engages kids with diabetes in different activities and teaches them the best ways to live and reduce the side effects of diabetes by staying active, and eating better.

Bahri Is the first all inclusive annual water sports event in Kuwait established summer of 2015, it brings together athletes, local entrepreneurs, private sector companies, and government entities to the beaches of Sabah Al Ahmad Sea City, over 2 days full of water sports competitions, water shows and spectator activities that include, beach football, volleyball, kayaking, open water swimming, stand up paddling, sailing, rowing and jetski.

With the goal of exposing professional athletes to be scouted and potentially sponsored by companies, and the general public to enjoy myriad water activities and entrepreneurs to diversify their customer base adding yet another exciting event to kuwait’s growing calendar of sports events and community initiatives.

To stay updated with all our activities and events visit our website: www.eightypercent.co

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Students Said Polls

WE ASKED

What do you look for in a restaurant when going out with friends amd family members during the weekend?

A) Specific Cuisine B) Good View C) Location

D

B

A

25%

20%

15%

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D) Food Service E) Price F) Other

20%

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YOU VOTED

Abdulkareem Al-Anezi ACK Oil & Gas

Khaled ACK Mechanical Engineering

Mubarak Al-Mulla ACK Oil & Gas

Timi Cissna ACK Management

Instagram: @alasfour394

Instagram: @itsalmulla34

Instagram: @kuwaitdogwhisperer

Abdullah Al-Dewan GUST Computer Science

Adnan Al-Hau ACK Business

Mohammed Mukamis KU Architecture

Instagram: @adnan_al_hau

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Abdullah Darwish ACK Management

Saeed Afghah KU Architecture Instagram: @darkoobjewelry

Ahmad Al-Obaid KU Architecture

Mishal Al-Daferi ACK Business Management

Instagram: @ahmad_alobaid

Salman Al-Dabbous KU Architecture

Waleed Dallah ACK Management

Sara Al-Samhan ACK Business

Simow Al-Pouddni ACK Management

Beshayer Al-Ahmad ACK Civil Engineering

Mohammed Al-Salem KU Architecture

Instagram: @saldabbous

Instagram: @lcizzzl

Instagram: @sarooneya

Instagram: @smowalf

Instagram: @bashoor_69

Instagram: @moh_ibrahim_s

Ahmad Al-Sulaiman KU Architecture

Hussain Al-Bannay AUK Computer Engineering

Ahmed Soliman ACK Marketing

Amr Abuzaid, AUK Electrical Engineering

Amr Lotfy AUK Computer Engineering

Ali Najar ACK Mechanical Engineering

Instagram: @ahalenzi_

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Abdullah Al-Asfour ACK Mechanical Engineering

E

15%

Instagram: @amrabuzaid

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Bassel Shorbaji AUK Finance and Management

Kassem Makki AUK Accounting

Essam Al-Asaad KU Finance

Instagram: @b_shorbaji

Salem Al-Mathkour GUST Visual Communications

Abdulrahman Qamhiya GUST Finance

Masoud Afghah KU Electrical Engineering

Instagram: @paradox.music

Abbas Ahmed GUST Radio & TV

Bader Al-Aref GUST Business

Instagram: @abbasahmed10

Rashed ACK Civil Engineering

Sulaiman Abouabdah GUST Computer Science

Shaeen Al-Attar ACK Business Management Instagram: @the23rd_engineer

Mohammed Hussein AUK Finance & Marketing

Instagram: @boa7med_95

Instagram: @mohammedhussein25795

Bader Alalawi GUST Accounting

Eisa ACK Electrical Engineering

Mohammad Salehi GUST Accounting

Mohammed Koujan GUST MIS

Farah ACK Aviation

Instagram: @raalsenan

Instagram: @3waees

Instagram: @moalsalhe

Mohammed GUST PR

Mareya Al-Qaisi ACK Aviation

Amir GUST Marketing

Estifan GUST IBM

Faris GUST MIS

Fahad Al-Zaferi ACK Civil Engineering

Bashar GUST MIS

Alex Al-Shayyal GUST Radio & TV

Instagram: @falzafiri

Instagram: @bashar_90

Instagram: @alshayyal

Instagram: @salem.almathkour

Abdulrahman Al-Ghaith AUK Accounting

Tami ACK Business

Instagram: @mariyahq94

Sulaiman ACK Business

Ali Beidas GUST Accounting

Instagram: @_bo7amood_

Instagram: @alibeidas

Hussain Al-Bannay AUK Computer Engineering

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Students Said Voice Your Opinion

WE ASKED What is something you would like to see next to your campus?

YOU SAID

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Abdulaziz Al-Bader ACK Management Instagram: @abdulaziz_albader

Jeenan ACK Management Instagram: @jeenan96_

Yahya Al-Khamees ACK HR Instagram: @yehyo777

Nawaf Al-Hindi ACK Oil & Gas Instagram: @nowa91

I would like to see more coffee shops and restaurants around the university.

More parking spots! Also, a cafeteria and some locker rooms as well.

More food booths, more cafes, and social events that we can attend.

More parking spaces, a KFC, coffee shops that have football and entertainment.

Rihab Al-Fadhly ACK Civil Engineering Instagram: @rihab_alf

Maria Seraidarian ACK Civil Engineering Instagram: @mariya_Ser

Mae Salmeen ACK Business Instagram: @justmaenoona

Sharukh Ali ACK Oil & Gas Instagram: @sharukh05

It would be nice to have a park and also a mall nearby so we can go between classes.

I would like it if we had a Starbucks and also a gym near us.

If there was a vegan restaurant closeby, it would be amazing!

More coffee shops and restaurants for sure.

‫كالم الطلبة سمعنا صوتك‬

Mohamed Ayman ACK Engineering

Fares Benmattih ACK Management

Having a gym would be very beneficial for the students.

The addition of coffee shops and other places like that would be beneficial.

Abdulrahman Al-Fares ACK Civil Engineering Instagram: @aj.alfares

Fares Ellabban AUK Management

I feel the best addition would be a Starbucks near the university.

Abdulmajid Kassem AUK Communications It would be great to have a library near us to study when needed.

Abdulla Safi ACK Management Instagram: @aboodsafi

Bader ACK FND Instagram: @bader4__

I want to have a gaming café here so that we can go to between our classes.

All I ask for is more spots to park our cars, that is more than enough.

Ali Al-Hazeem KU Petroleum Engineering Instagram: @khudair23

I would like it if we had a quiet place near us that we can study in when needed.

Abdulhadi ACK Management Instagram: @abdulhady_85 It would be great to have a complex with different restaurants to go to.

I would like to see more restaurants and café’s.

Zaid Rafiq ACK Marketing Instagram: @zadsboy

Zeyad Al-Baqer KU Architecture Instagram: @zayoud94

Nadeem Ghader AUK Accounting

It would be nice to see more places to chill in between classes.

I feel it would be important to have some cafes that we can study in nearby.

A quiet place for students close to the university is really helpful to have.

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Students Said Voice Your Opinion

Mais El-Ouri ACK Civil Engineering Instagram: @maiselourie

Khaled Jallad ACK Mechanical Engineering Instagram: @khaled_jallad

Saad ACK Mechanical Engineering Instagram: @skr185

We want to have more restaurants close to us.

I feel that having more restaurants would be amazing.

A pool table, more new restaurants, and umbrellas during this heat!

Yousef Al-Mulla KU Architecture

Bader Al-Saeed AUK Accounting

Mohammed Ahmed ACK Mechanical Engineering

More restaurants and coffee shops would be great.

In Salmiya, there is practically everything we need around us.

Restaurants and parking spots as well.

Mohammed Ghader KU Architecture Instagram: @m_ghader

Fahad Abdulfattah AUK Marketing & Management

Omar Abbas AUK Computer Engineering

Muhannad Al-Wazzan AUK Graphic Design

There isn’t too much more needed around us at this university.

Some extra parking could definitely be helpful in reducing some traffic.

New restaurants and other places to chill would be good.

A place dedicated for students to work in whether individually or in groups.

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Mohammed Ahmed ACK Marketing I would love to have restaurants close to the university that we can go to.

Eissa Binhajji ACK Marketing Instagram: @ebinhajji Parking spots for us to make it easier not to be late.

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The Local Scene

Square: More than Just a Shape A new location to explore!

When the term, ‘a square’, is mentioned, what automatically pops into your mind? A shape, a sense of equality, or a place that includes some of your favorite places to visit? What if we told you that there will be a new location in town fit for all your needs?

City squares are the most visited places in the world and are essentially the heart of cities as it is a place where most social activities are concentrated. Have you ever heard of Times Square? What about Trafalgar Square or Tahrir Square? These are places that everyone talks about and places that, as a tourist, you would definitely love to visit!

Well, now we are able to visit our very own square right here in the country we live in: Argan Square.

Argan Square is a new place opening in Kuwait as it strives to be the city’s hub, a new favorite destination for people to visit when they want to go out and spend time with friends or family in Salmiya. The Square is still under construction but we can expect some major projects from them! It will have everything that we would love to be a part of such as exquisite foodin trendy restaurants, café’s, , charming walkways, and, as we reach the evening, we can make our way to the center of the square as it will always be humming with recreational, lovely, and entertaining activities such as market stalls, artisans, and small businesses.

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‫المشهد المحلي‬

This new initiative by ALARGAN, which is inspired by their successful project “ARGAN Al- Bida’a”, offers plenty of empty spots for investors and small to medium businesses to showcase their products and services as well.

This would be a wonderful opportunity given the rise of locally owned businesses coming up in the country in recent years and it’s highly advised that you prepare yourself from now as the opening is only a few months away!

Spanning a total area of 6,817 meters square, Argan Square will be the first project of its kind in Kuwait. Argan Square will have a spectacular panoramic view on the Gulf Road. It will be distinguished by its center, which will be an open space with no walls, serving as an open square that hosts frequent activities. Designed to bring youth to a vibrant destination where they can socialize, play, study, eat, shop, and participate in all the activities available, the square will have a distinct atmosphere.

We are all equally excited to see how this place looks once it has officially opened and we can assure you that it will be a great place to be! Be prepared for a new spot in town: Argan Square!

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Student Life University Activities

AUK Dr. Lisa Urkevich appointed as Visiting Scholar

AUK Professor Dr. Lisa Urkevich appointed Harvard Visiting Scholar and Awarded University of Maryland Alumna of the Year.

The Chair of the Department of Music and Drama at the American University of Kuwait, Dr. Lisa Urkevich, has been appointed as Visiting Scholar at Harvard University Center for Middle Eastern Studies for the academic year 2015-2016, where she will study the earliest known recordings from the Arabian Peninsula; the Hijazi sound files of 1906-09.

Urkevich has already spent three months stationed at Harvard investigating the sound files which were originally recorded on wax cylinders and discovered in Makkah, Jeddah, and surrounding areas. They have not yet been thoroughly examined by the scholarly community.

Around twenty hours of recordings, or almost three hundred individual recordings, survive.

Although many include Call to Prayer (Athan), street-life sounds, and Quranic recitations, they are mostly dominated by music; wedding songs performed by women, children’s songs, work songs, and songs performed by professional male musicians. She will return to Harvard two more times during this academic year to complete her research and in Spring 2016, she will present her research findings at Harvard University.

Dr. Lisa Urkevich doing fieldwork in the Saudi Hijaz with the famous artist Tuha.

In October 2015, Dr. Urkevich’s accomplishments were recognized as she received the Alumna of the Year Award in Visual and Performing Arts at the University of Maryland Baltimore County.

The Alumni Association recognizes people who have made outstanding contributions to the University, their fields, and their communities.

This year, the honor was extended to Dr. Urkevich, who received a BA degree from the University of Maryland in 1986. She was selected from thousands of other alumni for this distinguished honor. At the Award Ceremony, the presenter was the Chair of the Music Department Dr. Linda Dusman. She showed photographs and video footage of Dr. Urkevich engaging in fieldwork in the Arabian Peninsula while speaking extensively of Urkevich’s professional achievements. In December 2015, Urkevich will visit the Maryland campus to tour the music facilities with administrators and discuss possible future collaborations with the department and its students.

Dr. Urkevich recording performers in the Saudi mountain town of Taif.

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‫حياة الطلبة نشطة‪ /‬فعاليات‬

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Student Diwaniya Free Space

Where Can We Go? Ideas to Stop Being 'Bored'!

How many countless days have you spent sitting with some friends and wondering what you can possibly do to have some fun? You find yourself going to the same places you went to last week and it’s a circle that never stops! Well, here are some destinations you can visit and make a great thing out of it!

Trapped Inn - Symphony Hotel Do you like adventures? Do you like solving mysteries and clues? Trapped inn is an escape game that is group oriented, where people get locked up in a room setting where they have to try to get out in a certain amount of time. They will be required to find clues and solve puzzles to escape the room. The first real game was invented in 2006 in California, and since then it has been the new entertainment phenomena.

National Museum in Kuwait For those who are interested in Kuwaiti heritage, culture and history, the National Museum is a great destination for you while you’re in Kuwait.

It is located on the Arabian Gulf Street between Seif Palace and the National Assembly. It was carefully designed by Michel Ecochard, a French architect and is a great place for those who want to know about the Kuwaiti life in the past, their daily activities and the rich trading history of Kuwait and its traditions. It consists of five buildings with a garden in the middle and has a wonderful collection of artwork by the Al-Sabah Dynasty. It displays artifacts that were found in Failaka Island during an archeological dig and 16 million old animal fossils, and old photos dating back to 1942.

House of Mirrors For those who treasure art works, the house of mirrors is a place you must visit. It is basically a house turned into a work of art using broken pieces of glass to decorate the inside and the outside of the house. The facility is a building with white bricks and amazing array of mirrors, portraying butterflies, stars, planets, palms and calligraphy. The mirrors are fixed onto the wall using white cement, white adhesive and water.

Each and every room has its own theme. The corridor has a dual theme, called shark hall and corridor of nations. The passage is made up of glittering lights with sharks and other wonders of the world. It has other spectacular designs called Universe hall, Sea world hall and Knowledge hall, which consists of a bedroom, restroom and library. There is also the stairs of inspiration with golden birds on the wing. The house contains many art works by the owner Lidia Al Qattan and her husband Mr. Khalifa Al Qattan, such as mirror work, sculptures, and paintings on different canvases, jewelry, lamps and candleholders.

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Lastly, there is a dark room containing shimmering light called the art therapy room, which has a relaxing environment with soft background music. This room has paintings of the glowing zodiac signs and it finally ends with the nucleus of the galaxy, where Lidia creates satellites, stars, planets on the walls and ceilings.

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Student Diwaniya Free Space

Under the Microscope Stop Putting Yourself There!

You’ve probably checked your Instagram in the last hour. With social media, you get everyone shoving their best in your face, leaving you subconsciously comparing and doubting yourself. Society has built an image to live up to, yet nobody actually does in real life as it’s unrealistic and impossible to achieve. Here are a few things to remind yourself about dealing with insecurities. Let them sink in.

Self Talk Don’t be so hard on yourself. You’re your biggest critic, nobody judges you like you judge yourself. You’re over-thinking the little things, so don’t concentrate on your nose, or your weight; you’re the only one thinking about it. Treat and talk to yourself like you talk to someone you love, you’ll realize how hard you’re being on yourself. “Confidence is like a muscle, you have to exercise it.” It takes time.

It’s not going to happen overnight.

Understand Why If you’re jealous over a specific person or type of people, figure out who you’re trying to attract and why. You’re probably jealous over the reaction somebody gets, whether if it’s from the people you want it from, or the thoughts and image that they get. But reactions are a temporary thing. Don’t try to change something that will change right back.

You don’t need anyone else’s acceptance if you have your own.

It’s not a Race Stop comparing yourself to other people. You’re putting yourself in a mental race with people.

You’ll categories people as ‘prettier’ than you, or ‘funnier’ than you; it doesn’t work like that.

We all have our ups and downs, no matter what it looks like. Nobody else compares you like that except yourself. Someone having or being something more, does not make you any less of something.

Find the Right Atmosphere Surround yourself with people who still appreciate you on your worst days. There is an atmosphere of knowing you’re good enough, it exists, find it, and don’t settle for any less.

It’s not What it Looks Like Models don’t wake up like that. Know that everyone has insecurities. Just because you don’t know about it, doesn’t mean it’s not there. Everyone is human, everybody puts effort into what you see (even when it looks effortless). So with what you see and judge people by, they will always seem better and like they have it easier, when in reality they don’t.

If you compare anyone with yourself, without realizing it, it’ll be with their best moments to your worst. And if you do that, you’ll always feel ‘not good enough’.

Stay in Your Lane Go back to who you look up to; your role models. Don’t get distracted. Your role models should remind yourself of who you really want to be.

Be Thankful Appreciate what you have already. God is good.

You have so much that you’re overlooking if you’re insecure. Insecurity is blinding. You’re focusing on what you don’t have that you want, over what you already have. Don’t chase things you’ll never end up getting while you had everythig you were meant to have had.

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Find the Right People “It’s a problem if you think you have to be prettier to be loved more.” If you are, you’re surrounded by shallow people, and with them, all relationships are temporary and unhealthy.

“You can’t have a deep relationship with a shallow person.”

To Someone you Owe it to Know that in 30 years you’ll look back at yourself, realize you had so much more than you think you have now, and you’ll wish you were more confident, so do it for your future self.

Don’t waste time underestimating yourself.

Written by Hayah Al-Shihabi

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ON THE PULSE

FALKEN Competition!

Are you the Coolest on Campus!?

In collaboration with FALKEN, we are on a quest to find the coolest students on campus across different categories, with the winner of this month getting free FALKEN tires (2nos) on their car! This months’ category was “Coolest Adventurer” as we found Farah Ghanayem and Ahmed Ibrahim. Who’s your favorite? Make sure that you let us know your thoughts by voting on www.studentalk-online.com!

Tell us about yourself.

My name is Farah Ghanayem and I am a student at the American University of Kuwait. I am the type of person who loves going to different places and trying out new things whenever I get the opportunity to do so. Furthermore, there are many different things that I want to try and hopefully I will get the chance to do them soon!

From the places you have been to, what is your favorite country to visit?

I would have to say it was Palestine. Even though I have been to different places, home is always where I love to be! I grew up in Kuwait but that doesn’t erase the feeling of visiting the country that you are from. In Palestine, there are so many different places and different activities that you can do while you’re there and that guarantees that you’re never bored.

If you can visit one country you haven’t been to yet, which would it be? Why? I would definitely want to visit New York because it is simply a place that I always wanted to live in. I love the environment and it is definitely a place that I see myself living in at some point in the future.

What do you consider your craziest adventure?

I think that the craziest and most memorable thing that I have done so far was sky diving! It was an experience that I will never forget and, even though it was really scary for me at the time, once you are at peace with the fact that you’re in the air, you begin to simply cherish every moment of it. There is no feeling like that.

What is one high-risk adventure you would still like to do?

I wouldn’t say that there is only one adventure that I want to do mainly because I just like to try out new things whether it was a minor or major adventure. Sky diving was one of the major ones of course and it is something that I would love to do again at least one time.

Any last words for our readers?

Try things and take risks. You go through life with a lot of pressure and stress whether it was with family or studies and therefore it is good to just take your mind off it all and do something for yourself. Enjoy every moment.

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Farah Ghanayem

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Tell us about yourself.

I’m Ahmed Ibrahim. I’m 20 years old and am a student at GUST. I live for adventures and danger. Being out of my comfort zone is my comfort zone, which means that I love trying new things all the time and I never turn down an opportunity to do so.

From the places you have been to, what is your favorite country to visit?

Out of my travels I found the most exciting country and where I love to visit would be America, and I know its cliché but there are many adventures and stories to tell. It’s a place that I really loved to go to and would take the chance to visit it again!

If you can visit one country you haven’t been to yet, which would it be? Why? There are a lot of countries that I still haven’t visited and I would love to but on the top of the list it would be Spain. The reason I say that I’d love to visit Spain is because I think it’ll fit my style more with all the activities you can do there, running with the bulls, cliff diving, and mountain biking.

What do you consider your craziest adventure?

My craziest adventure would probably be going snowboarding in Bursa, Turkey. Why I think this is my craziest adventure is because I went in “blind”, meaning I never even touched a snowboard before, I just grabbed it, put on my gear, and went up the mountain.

It was hard to get a handle on it put after 5 minutes I was ripping up the hill.

What is one high-risk adventure you would still like to do?

Sky diving is on the top of my to-do list, I feel like it would be one of very few adventures out there that would satisfy my need for adrenaline.

Any last words for our readers?

I’d like to say to those people out there that don’t try new things, get up and get out, you never know what you’re good at and what you’re not unless you try. And for those who love adventure, keep doing what you do and don’t let anything stand in your way. Peace!

Ahmed Ibrahim

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The Local Scene

Tomorrow Starts Today Porsche's Cayman

The Cayman - built to match Porsche’s exacting specifications and the code of the curve. Consistently realized in a sports car that contradicts the common conventions of the drive, and which reinterprets the fascination of the sports car. Zeina Mokaddam took the Cayman to that place where you can feel the butterflies in your stomach: into the curve, and looked to the future.

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As I was fully submerged in work, planning for next year’s budgets and forecasts, I received a call inviting us to a test drive of the Porsche Cayman.

Needing the break, I decided to take the car for a ride around town myself.

I wanted to take pictures of the Porsche with Kuwait in the backdrop.

But which part of Kuwait did I want to portray?

What is Kuwait in my eyes?

What we focus on is what we will see, and what all I can see is the future.

So I took the Porsche to where Kuwait’s future lies. Kuwait’s highest tower: Al Hamra, Kuwait’s new skyline - downtown and more importantly, to Kuwait’s future projects in the making, where the future is being built today, one of which being the Opera House.

Needless to say, the red Porsche Cayman turned every head and as I looked in the eyes of the lookers, I saw not only admiration and appreciation of the car’s beauty, but a real desire to have a chance to own one… one day…

One day….

And that made me pause for a while…

One day…

And why not?

Why don’t we all dream of a brighter future where we can have tomorrow what we desire today?

If we dream, and work hard to realize our dreams, and don’t waste time crying over all the obstacles and find enough resilience within ourselves to keep going and to keep working, surely this dream will materialize one day.

Suddenly I started seeing the red Porsche differently.

I started looking at it from the eyes of every young student at university today, studying and striving to build his and her future, and then I looked again at the pictures I took around Kuwait and it dawned on me.

Tomorrow indeed starts today! Whatever we decide on doing today will be what will determine our tomorrow.

You want to be successful tomorrow? Study hard today!

You want to be rich one day? Work hard and think smart every day!

You want to own this Porsche and prance around town with it? EARN IT. And yes, it is so worth it!

Don’t take my word for it, just look at it and check out the specs.

It is the ride worth crowning a young life’s journey.

Porsche Cayman Specifications* Engine:

Water-cooled flat-six engine

Engine power:

202 kW (275 hp) at 7,400/min

Max. torque:

290 Nm at 4,500/min – 6,500/min

Maximum revs:

7,800/min

Top Speed:

266 (264) km/h

Acceleration:

0 – 100 km/h (with Sport Plus and PDK**

5.7 (5.6) s 5.4 s)

0 – 200 km/h 21.0 (with Sport Plus and PDK**

(20.9) s 20.6 s)

Body:

Two seat Coupé; lightweight body in aluminium-steel construction with doors, boot and bonnet lids made of aluminium; twostage driver and front passenger airbags; side and head airbags for driver and front passenger.

Fuel type:

Super Plus * Specifications may vary according to markets Values in brackets refer to vehicles with PDK transmission **In conjunction with the optional Sport Chrono package.

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The Local Scene Artist of the Month

The Art of Creative Disruption with Rick de la Croix, founder of Bomberg

Rick de la Croix isn’t the archetypal watchmaker. He’s not Swiss, he doesn’t come from a family of watchmakers, nor is he too fussed about selling you the precise time. In fact, if you ask him, he’ll tell you for that you’re best to look at your cellphone. What the Englishman de la Croix has created with Bomberg is a provocation; objects that excite the senses and this, he believes, is something the major watch maisons often overlook.

With only four years of ‘heritage’ behind them, Rick de la Croix and his small team at Bomberg added more than just noise to an already hyperactive watch industry – they’ve added disruption.

While the focus, for many brands, has been to make their watches bigger, to make them thinner, more accurate, more complicated and (almost without exception) more expensive, de la Croix set about making watches relevant to today’s world.

His ‘cellphone’ comment is merely part of his disarming and jocular manner. Bomberg are Swiss-made pieces, with a choice or automatic and quartz movements, and their accuracy fully reflects the precision of his designers and craftsmen. It’s just, this isn’t where a watch begins and ends for him.

“When you love them, watches are addictive”, he says, “and with Bomberg we wanted to create a brand for the people who value uniqueness and individuality”.

Having built his first model; the 1968 Quartz Chronograph, remarkable for its asymmetric case – designed to follow the contours of the wrist, creating a snug and comfortable fit – he then set about creating an image for the brand.

“To create a brand today, you need to make a noise. You can do this if you’ve got access to millions of dollars, but we don’t”, so he turned to social media and developed a message, an identity, some noise. It’s a provocative identity too, and one that he readily accepts doesn’t meet with everyone’s approval.

“We’ve made use of something I call ‘creative disruption’”, he says, “something that, at the very least, starts a conversation”.

He has the same attitude towards Bomberg watches. He feels these also deserve to be something that starts a conversation. “We don’t want to be another watch brand defined only by our price point. We want to create luxury, and give our wearers identity”.

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Their Bolt68 is a perfect case in point. It’s a wristwatch, yes, but can also be worn as a pocket-watch, a pendant or a desktop watch.

How’s that for a conversation starter?

“If you make the right product, and offer luxury, people will consume. The positive emotions we create through our pieces bring sales,” de la Croix adds, saying, “we’ve given people a reason to keep wearing a wristwatch.

Our challenge is to continue to bringing innovations to the market, to be the first, and to remain unique”.

Bomberg watches are available in Soku – The Avenues, Kuwait.

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Bomberg Event held by Bomberg and Behbehani Group

BOMBERG, the new Swiss Watchmaking brand that’s causing a stir, and Behbehani Group launched the brand in TikTok, Soku – The Avenues on Monday November 9th.

Mr. Ali Morad Behbehani, President of Morad Yousuf Behbehani Group, Mr. Rick De La Croix, Chairman of BOMBERG and Mr. Jacques Tedeschi, Sales Director of BOMBERG Middle East, commenced the event with an introduction of the brand before allowing the media and customers to view the BOMBERG collection.

“It is a great honour to collaborate with such an amazing company as Morad Yousuf Behbehani Group for BOMBERG. Being represented by the most prominent partner here in this wonderful country, Kuwait, is a fantastic opportunity for us” said Mr. Rick De La Croix.

The event, as unconventional as the brand, engaged the media and customers to participate in a selfie competition by selecting from various BOMBERG watches via the selfie box installed in the TikTok showroom.

Selfies were uploaded onto Tik Tok Facebook page so contestants would share their pictures. 2 selfie’s with the most likes will win a BOMBERG watch each – The winners will be announced on November 15 2015.

BOMBERG is based in Neuchâtel, the cradle of the Swiss watchmaking. Swiss Made and highquality brand, BOMBERG is making noise all over the world with its unconventional design, audacious communication and provocative identity which can be seen on Instagram @bombergmea and www.bomberg.ch. This is foreseen by the concept which completely overturns classic Watchmaking rules to create unusual timepieces.

Launched at the Basel Fair 2014, the BOLT68 shortly became the major collection of BOMBERG with its patented bayonet system that turns your exclusive timepiece into a masculine pocket watch. Together with the 1968 collection, with its unique asymmetric shape takes the wristwatch to a new level opening up new horizons for its trend-setting wearer.

BOMBERG is housed under the luxury retail conglomerate, Behbehani group, with over 75 years of experience. Behbehani Group owns and manages a series of showrooms and stores exclusively for international watch brands as well as jewellery. These showrooms are located in prestigious malls around Kuwait such as Salhiya, 360 MALL, Marina Mall, Souq Sharq, Al Kout, Laila Gallery, Al Hamra Luxury Center, The Gate Mall, Behbehani Complex and Tiktok (Soku, The Avenues).

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The Local Scene

Moment of Silence Music Meets Art

Hadi and Faisal from Army of One released their music video ‘Moment of Silence,’ a song that highlights the importance of taking some quiet time to appreciate the positives in life despite the many struggles one might endure.

According to the artists, ‘Moment of Silence’ stands more as an artistic project than a song through its collaborations with local and regional artists, as well as its message. For their music production, local artists such as Soud Al Sa’ad, Bu Faihan, and Khalid Al-Bloushi were included, as well as co-production by Daffy and mixing and mastering by DJ Outlaw.

The video for ‘Moment of Silence’ comprises of a vibrant theme in which the song’s hip hop and Arabic elements can be clearly seen. The video director, Miniature Malekpourchose an artistic approach, providing audiences with a chance to determine the meaning of the song and video for themselves with the help of assistant video director, Tariq Al-Askar.

Each scene within the video portrays a piece of art from the region - further emphasizing the importance of art throughout the music. Hadi and Faisal collaborated with COBA (Colette and Balqis), two local actresses, in order to present scenes that highlight the emotional and poignant nature of the song.

Artwork by Ahmad Al-Ghanim from Thouq and AbdulRazzaq Al-Shamali (Razzag) were also displayed within the video, and Abdullah Al-Bloushi from Stylus Band along with Medi Sultan from Fight Club Kuwait were present as special appearances in the video.

The latest song from the duo debuted on Kuwait’s radio station 99.7 earlier this month, and the music video can now be found on YouTube.

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Lifestyle Health

Jon P What is a Personal Trainer?

HEALTH

Joining the gym has become something that many of us do but what exactly is needed? How effective is it to have a personal trainer? We have a talk with Jon P, a personal trainer who has come to Kuwait to share everything that he has learned during his time in the US. Jon shares his experiences with STUDENTALK Magazine.

Tell us about yourself As I was growing up, my ‘fun’ did not consist of things such as instruments or other games but rather we had to depend on our arms and legs so that we can play since there weren’t many luxuries. Sports was big in the urban neighborhood that I was in. I became a track & field runner and was able to use my athletic background and graduate with a health degree in 2010.

What do you offer?

I offer practically everything! I am a proper personal trainer and, therefore, it is my job to be able to cater to your every need. It is what I need to do. All I need to know is what the desired result is so that I am able to help in the way that I can.

What are your thoughts on the university scene in regards to health?

I deal with a few college students and it’s very understandable that they have a very busy schedule. With that said, they need to make the time. It’s always helpful if you are able to find a friend so that you can work together and motivate each other through it all as well.

What made you come to Kuwait?

Kuwait is in dire need of fitness enthusiasts actually. Looking at Kuwait, I saw an opportunity to make a major difference after a colleague of mine mentioned it. I came here with my background and I wanted to help “If a personal trainer because I knew that I was able to and, so not ask you about your far, it has been going schedule in the first extremely well.

does food five minutes of meeting you, then say goodbye and leave!”

What do you feel is the biggest problem?

That’s quite simple: Convenience of fast food. Purchasing unhealthy food has become extremely easy in Kuwait and, because of that, many people don’t think twice before getting that food since they’re hungry at the time. There definitely is access to healthier options but that is not as much of a popular opinion than junk food usually.

It is a challenge to get people more acclaimed to the idea of personal training. Most of the time, I cater to clients to can afford the results even though I really wish that there was more that I can do. I am doing what I can in order to get people ready to live a healthier lifestyle and I am seeing a lot of positive changes.

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Also, they need to be extremely wary of “Freshman 15” where you gain 15 pounds (approximately 7.5 KG) in your freshman year of university. After that, many students are likely to be obese by the time they graduate because it becomes more difficult to lose the weight.

You need to make the change early!

Anything else that you would like to add?

Putting on drastic weight during university can change a person’s mentality for the rest of their lives. It’s really important to take initiative and make the needed changes in your lifestyle as early as possible. It will make you more confident as a person in the future, which is also a very important aspect of doing exercise.

Instagram: @jonpfitness

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The Local Scene

Limelight Picks Look Fresh this Season!

Vivetta at Limelight The Avenues Mall and Limelight Salhiya Complex

Use Unused at Limelight The Avenues Mall

AsliFilinta at Limelight The Avenues Mall and Limelight The Gate Mall

Milly at Limelight Salhiya Complex and Limelight Zahra Complex

Don’t Believe The Hype at Limelight The Gate Mall and Limelight Zahra Complex

Anna Baiguera at Limelight The Avenues Mall

Ti Baeg at Limelight The Gate Mall and Limelight Arraya Mall

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Lucas Jack at Limelight The Avenues Mall and Limelight Zahra Complex

Coccinelle at Limelight The Avenues Mall and Limelight Arraya Mall

Milly at Limelight Salhiya Complex and Limelight Zahra Complex

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

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The Local Scene

FALKEN On The Pulse

Some brands like to talk about their past. We’re proud of where we’ve come from, but we’re much more excited about where we’re headed.

We want to talk about the future — that land of limitless possibility, full of places we could go and things we could do.

Wherever we go, whatever we do, throughout all the future brings, we stick to our brand values. Our experiences shape who we are — we don’t want to be the same as everyone else.

Our values encapsulate that unique viewpoint.

They make us different. Original. Special. They make us strong and steer our behavior. They guarantee that we will prevail.

We’re confident that when drivers ride on Falken and discover the truth about our brand, they will feel an unmistakable pulse of excitement.

So through our partners, agents and dealers, we’re going to reach out to customers around the world and deliver that experience with all our passion and zeal.

We’re not alone on this journey. We carry the dreams and aspirations of our customers and our company every time we set out on the road.

True engineering that drives us forward, and moves us ahead of the times. A youthful rhythm, full of passion that turns people’s heads. The need to keep inspiring ourselves— that’s our heartbeat.

Together we are FALKEN. Forever we will be FALKEN. We evoke this spirit in our new brand statement: On the Pulse.

It starts here. Take on these ideas, discuss them, bring them to life, and meet their promise in all you do.

Falken needs you. You are Falken.

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Lifestyle Fashion for Him & Her

American Eagle Outfitters Kick Back in Iconic Heritage for Cold Desert Days

FASHION For Him & Her

The iconic parka jacket returns and the fur trimmed jacket is the only way to stay stylish and warm on these cold desert days. Layer up with a basic tee and on trend Baja Hoodie teamed with AEO’s revolutionary Flex Denim - the perfect combo for a day out.

Buffalo plaid is a key item. AEO offers a vast palette of plaid shirts- whether you like warm or cool tones, there is a shirt for you! Wear it your way with destroyed denim, joggers or chinos and layer with the sheepskin-trimmed denim jacket.

Flex Denim keeps you comfortable this season.

AEO’s revolutionary denim offers three levels of stretch; Core, Active and Extreme. Whether your keep it cool outdoors, hike in the hills or browse the malls for gifts – AEO Flex denim offers an option for you in all of your favorite washes and styles.

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'Tis the Season to Be Stylish BUY TWO GET ONE FREE from December 10 - 23

Keep it real in double denim - a wardrobe staple for any AEO gal. Tuck in your denim shirt, or leave it loose with a graphic print tee matched with destroyed denim, finished with a felt hat and a great pair of suede tan boots for a look oh-so-bohemian.

Winter whites are perfect for an ultra-feminine look – neutral tones keep the look fresh.

Team a soft cozy jumper with Denim X for a relaxed look or turn up the style with a bold statement necklace.

The blanket coat is an essential for dry desert days, offering effortless style. The on-trend Mohawk print in a warm Southwestern palette adds a pop of color to the simplest of outfits.

Wear with a classic pair of black sateen jeans, figure fit basic long sleeve tee, ankle boots and hat.

Store locations: American Eagle Outfitters is available at 1st Avenue - The Avenues, Grand Avenue - The Avenues, and Marina Mall.

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Lifestyle Fashion for Him & Her

Jack Wills Prepared for the Holidays!

FASHION For Him & Her

This Season, Jack Wills are embracing a beautifully dark plaid with a rich combination of navy blue, set against classic British racing green. This Blackwatch tartan was created1733, when uniformed guards protected the highland of Scotland in this tartan. It’s rich association with themes of gallantry, courage and heritage echo the Jack Wills spirit.

A key menswear piece to note is the Alyward Tuxedo Blazer in the Blackwatch tartan. Woven in the UK and crafted from pure wool, it’s finely tailored to a handsome slim fit that’s perfect for Christmas parties.

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Key womenswear pieces are the Highmoor Classic Shirt in a crisp white perfect for any occasion in beautiful and flattering tailored fit, and the Obley Skirt. The Obley is made in the signature blackwash tartan with a velvet waistband.

Alongside the blackwatch sits a party collection that heroes evening velvets, sparkling lurex yarns, delicate lace detailing and faux fur trims. Celebrate the season with us as we mix the old with the new and let history fuel our futures, Instagramming along the way.

You can follow us on:

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Lifestyle Fashion for Her

H&M's Holiday Campaign Fashion, Fantasy & Fun!

FASHION For Her

H&M is pleased to release the first images of Katy Perry’s Holiday print campaign for H&M. In the images, Katy wears pieces from the H&M Holiday collection, which coincides with the spectacular H&M Holiday commercial she has filmed. The full-length commercial will debut worldwide on November 23 at hm.com/life.

H&M’s Holiday 2015 commercial is the ultimate celebration of the season. Katy conjures to life an unbelievable cast of characters, from lifesized gingerbread mento oversized presents on roller skates and giant teddy bears. The action is fast-paced and ever-changing, with Katy giving every scene her own twist. The soundtrack to the commercial is “Every Day Is a Holiday,” a new song written by Katy for the Holiday commercial, and produced by Duke Dumont.

“I had such an amazing time shooting this larger-than-life holiday commercial with Jonas Åkerlund with all of the fun clothes, especially my favourite, the Elfie Selfie sweater. H&M has been a part of the evolution of my personal style since I was 13, when I would start to incorporate fun, affordable H&M pieces into my vintage wardrobe. I can’t wait for you to give your wardrobe some sparkle with this beautiful holiday collection,” says Katy Perry.

In both the commercial and accompanying print campaign, Katy appears in looks from the H&M Holiday collection that mix festive glamour, style and fun. It includes pieces such as lipstick-red dresses, tuxedos with open sleeves and a T-shirt embroidered with

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sequined red bows. There are special details everywhere, from the fringing on a black mini skirt to the perfect jumper. H&M’s Holiday collection will be available in H&M stores worldwide from mid-November.

“I love the mix of style and updated traditions in this year’s Holiday collection. These are pieces for pure pleasure - whether it’s the perfect party dress for the best night out, or the cosiest fun jumper for relaxing with friends and family,” says PernillaWohlfahrt, H&M’s Head of Design.

This holiday season, H&M is committed to supporting the children in Myanmar with specially-designed gift cards. For each card bought, the H&M Conscious Foundation will donate 5% of the price to UNICEF. UNICEF will then use the money to provide quality education for vulnerable children in Myanmar, where there is urgent need to improve access to basic education. Through the gift card campaign, UNICEF and the H&M Conscious Foundation aim to directly reach more than 350,000 children with quality primary and lower secondary school education in the Rakhine State. The gift cards will be available in H&M stores globally until December 31.

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Bath & Body Works The Holiday Collection!

BEAUTY For Her

It’s that time of the year again when festivities are in full swing and Bath & and Body Works Holiday Collection will definitely get you in the spirit of things!

Certain scents always evoke memories, like the smell of fresh pine trees or ginger bread biscuits during Christmas.

Fragrances: Vanilla Bean Noel – Fresh Vanilla Bean, Sugar Cookies, Whipped Cream

With this in mind, Bath & Body Works is introducing its festive line for the season with tremendous fragrances in stores now.

Winter Candy Apple – Red Apple, Winter Rose Petals, Candied Orange

Whether you’re looking to buy presents for your loved ones or just treating yourself, stock up on these lovely fragrances and be on your jolly way.

NEW! Sugar Plum Dream – Sparkling Sugarplum, Winter Citrus, Snowdrop Blossoms NEW! Frosted Wonderland – Warm Praline, Iced Ginger, Snowkissed Jasmine

Bath & Body Works wishes you the perfect holiday!

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Lifestyle Watches

Jardin du Luxembourg A Dazzling Collection

Watches

Jardin du Luxembourg the Collection: In 1612 a royal garden emerged upon request of Marie de Medicis to decorate the Luxembourg Palace.

Thanks to the vibrant works of the Renaissance, the garden bursts into colors. Such is the inspiration of the Jardin du Luxembourg Collection with each hand crafted dial shaped after its flowers and set with rich natural colored diamonds reflecting the changing seasons. Take a walk through the garden and escape from the ordinary.

The “Jardin du Luxembourg” collection comprehends 4 corresponding to each season:

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• Spring is represented by exquisite pink tones remembering delicate colors of newly fresh flowers.

• Summer shines with sunny bright natural yellow diamonds and deep blue sea sapphires.

• Autumn is symbolized by natural colour orange, brown and yellow diamonds as per colourful trees leaves.

• Pure white diamonds set on Jasmin flowers will represent winter with a light and white snow. Natural pink diamonds in the center of the flowers add to the preciousness of the timepiece.

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Hamilton Watches An epic journey with 'The Martian'

Watches

Hamilton Watches, known for their leading role in the worlds of aviation and cinema, as well as their innovative and precise timekeeping expertise, return to the big screen this fall, in 20th Century Fox’s epic adventure, The Martian.

The Martian During a manned mission to Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney (Matt Damon) is presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind by his crew.

But Watney has survived and finds himself stranded and alone on the hostile planet. With only meagre supplies, Watney must draw upon his ingenuity, wit and spirit to subsist and find a way to signal to Earth that he is alive. Millions of miles away, NASA and a team of international scientists work tirelessly to bring the Martian home, while his crewmates concurrently plot a daring, if not impossible, rescue mission. As these stories of incredible bravery unfold, the world comes together to root for Watney’s safe return. Based on a best-selling novel, and helmed by master director Ridley Scott, The Martian features a star-studded cast that includes Jessica Chastain, Kristen Wiig, Kate Mara, Michael Pena, Jeff Daniels, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Donald Glover.

The Martian opens in theaters starting October 8th, 2015.

Reliable timekeeping is crucial not only for Hamilton Watches but also for the leading character in the film, scientist Mark Watney.

(Matt Damon). Every second counts and time means survival, so the obvious timepiece chosen to fit such a challenging role is the military-inspired Hamilton BeLOWZERO. This pitch black Hamilton timepiece is a helpful tool for Watney to pull off his mission in such extreme and dangerous circumstances. It features four octagonal bold screw tops around the watch case and a sporty black rubber strap with a double-holed buckle, ensuring a secure fit on the wrist. The Hamilton BeLOWZERO’s rugged and robust high-tech design strike a perfect balance to Watney’s pioneering spirit and need for precision.

to meet the needs of U.S. railroad timekeeping in 1892, the RailRoad Auto Chrono, is worn by Chris Beck (Sebastain Stan). As the crew plan their incredible mission to bring the Martian home while wearing the above-mentioned Hamilton timepieces, we recognize once again the spirit of precision and reliability, which are great attributes equally shared by Hamilton Watches!

This ”starring” role in The Martian is the latest in over 450 movie placements for Hamilton.

The first came more than 60 years ago when the brand’s watches first appeared in The Frogmen. Since then, Hamilton has worked closely with costume designers and prop masters to supply watches to filmmakers. “Our work with The Martian underlines the essence of the brand – the American Spirit and Swiss Precision. Such attributes are so well reflected by the star-studded cast in their challenging roles, so our timepieces really are the perfect fit for this movie. Furthermore it exemplifies the ongoing relationship we have had with Hollywood over the past six decades and how we’ve collaborated with many talented behindthe-scenes professionals to help bring their characters to life” said Sylvain Dolla, CEO of Hamilton International Ltd.

The action adventure The Martian also features other signature Hamilton pieces worn by additional cast members: The X-Wind Limited Edition can be seen on the wrist of Rick Martinez (Michael Peña) and the Pilot Pioneer Aluminum is worn by Commander Melissa Lewis (Jessica Chastain) and Beth Johanssen (Kate Mara).

Inspired by Hamilton’s earliest timepieces, the pocket watches which were originally designed

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Lifestyle Gadgets

The Blackberry Priv I fell in love with a Blackberry... Again!

Gadgets

Do you remember when the Blackberry was the phone that everyone wanted? It has been a while since you or one of your friends said “I want the latest Blackberry!” Well, prepare to hear that again as they have announced their new smartphone that runs on Android as well: The Blackberry Priv!

The BlackBerry Priv delivers strong performance in a sleek, solid package. The subtle tweaks to Android are useful, and the compact keyboard packs in useful functionality. It’s also fun to slide open, over and over again.

The new addition of Android and an awesome keyboard make the Priv the best BlackBerry in years, but if you’re not a keyboard lover and aren’t much of a security seeker, you’ll find phones that are cheaper, or offer better features than the Priv. With that said, getting used to the keyboard isn’t a going to be a massive problem! If you’re an Android lover, then pick one up and see how you feel with it.

The Blackberry has definitely changed for the better and it is now safe to say that this is one smartphone that is worth the chance! It seems as though there is a lot to come from Blackberry and we are all excited to see what they have in store!

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Lifestyle Automobiles

The Lexus LX & RX LX - New Paradigm of Perfection

Cars

The iconic luxury SUV now comes in a new muscular look. Dynamic exterior styling includes a new rendition of the signature Lexus Spindle grill and a refined interior that has more features than ever before. With its renowned powerful V8 engine, the new LX570 incorporates an all-new 8 speed automatic gear box and the Lexus Safety System+ - meaning this sophisticated 4WD remains the only SUV that combines sumptuous luxury with true off-road capability.

Premium, tech-loaded interior The LX’s highly functional interior exudes a luxurious feel through the juxtaposition of such contrasting materials as metal, leather and wood grain. The horizontally positioned instrument panel enables the driver to easily assess the position and stance of the vehicle, a core requirement for any true SUV. Outstanding performance and versatility The Lexus LX 570’s formidable 5.7-liter V8 engine produces362 horsepower and 54.0kgm of torque at 3,200 RPM.It also delivers 90percent of its peak torque at just 2,000 rpmto confidently tackle the challenges of demanding terrain with a smoothness that takes driving freeways and city streets in easy stride.

Advanced safety technologies offered along with Lexus Safety System+ The LX also scores highly when it comes to offering comprehensive protection for passengers. Ten standard airbags are among the comprehensive occupant protection measures in the LX 570, which comes loaded with a wide array of advanced safety technologies integrated in the Lexus Safety System+.

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RX - Once the Pioneer, Always the Pioneer The pioneering cross-over SUV now comes with a more sculpted contemporary body, and a completely new luxurious interior to match. The all-new 2016 RX also boasts exceptional on-road performance and technologies that include the innovative Lexus Safety System+, of course it goes without saying that it still holds true to its pioneering roads, leading edge technology combined with elegance, sophistication and luxury are still part of the car’s DNA.

Bold and aggressive design with opulent interiors The front view of the new RX is characterized by an emboldened version of the Lexus brand’s signature spindle grille featuring a chrome-plated border and triple L-shape-LED headlamps. Together with the new front fog light/LED cornering light clusters, the RX’s face exudes an elegant yet futuristic aura.

The headlight designs feature a bold-looking slanted geometric shape. With the upgrade L-shaped LED headlight system, the 18 individual LEDs that surround the headlights not only act as turn signal indicators, but also illuminate sequentially from the inside section of the headlamp toward the outside when the driver activates the turn signal.

RX 450h model redefines hybrid power and performance A paragon of efficiency with plentiful power when needed, the completely reengineered 3.5-liter direct-injected V6 hybrid engine (2GRFXS) is an evolution of the base six-cylinder drivetrain and produces a combined system output of 308hp at 6,300 rpm with 34.2kg-m of torque at 4,600 rpm.

High performance F Sport model The 2016 RX F SPORT model elevates the sporty image of the RX to an entirely new level. Available across the entire RX line, F SPORT models include a number of special visual and performance features that set them apart from other versions. The first thing the driver will notice is the distinctive shape of the spindle grille and the aluminum wheel design, in addition to theexclusive instrumentation cluster that consists of an 8-inch Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) that’s characterized by a large, easy-toread circular gauge that artistically combines a tachometer and a digital speed indicator.

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News European Football

El Clasico!

FC Barcelona Attack Real Madrid's Weaknesses

Real Madrid had quite a good run at the beginning of the season ever since Rafael Benitez was put in charge to replace Carlo Ancelotti.

With many of the Real Madrid fans unhappy about the appointment of the Spanish manager, for a while it seemed as though it was the right choice to have him there. Then came the downhill struggle.

Barcelona Show Their Strenghts: It is extremely important to note that, during this game, Lionel Messi was benched due to the fact that he just returned from injury.

The only reason that I am mentioning this is because it goes against so many popular opinions which state that the club cannot perform well without their main player. They struggled a little bit when he first got injured but players such as Luis Suarez and Neymar were able to flourish and play extremely well without him and they showed how they are able to work around such a massive loss to the squad. Not only did they beat Real Madrid on the night, but they have been able to come out with an extremely convincing 4-0 win!

Another Great Year For Barcelona?

Barcelona have been able to show their dominance during the Clasico and have practically warned the rest of Europe that they are still here to stay even after a wonderful season last year. This is a team that have been able to create a style of play that isn’t seen anywhere else in the modern day and they continue to stick to their philosophies in every single game. Of course, they will probably lose games here and there but they will be one team that Europe will definitely be wary of.

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Winning Streak: Real Madrid were able to go through the first 10 games of the La Liga season unbeaten and it just looked like things were looking up from there! What was not noticed as much though was that their flaws were hidden under the names that they have on their squad. Real Madrid have a squad that many other teams only dream of having. With names such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale amongst others on your team, it’s not too difficult to win games. Real Madrid then played against Sevilla as they suffered their first loss of the season but not much was made of that 3-2 loss since it was bound to happen sooner or later.

The Clasico against Barcelona though was a completely different story.

Rafael Benitez: Rafael Benitez is known to be quite a defensive manager but he has also been able to come out with some great achievements during his career such as winning the UEFA Champions League with Liverpool while he was the manager there. At Real Madrid, the pressure is undoubtedly much higher and it’s extremely difficult to really play the team he wants. With the amount of talent available, Benitez faces a massive selection headache on matchdays but he will have to let go of any background noise such as the fans trying to pick who plays and show them that he knows what he’s doing. The team that he played in the Clasico was surely not 100% his pick as we saw players that he trusts like Carlos Casemiro on the bench after starting all eight matches beforehand. If the manager can stick to his philosophies no matter what is happening around him and also win trophies, the fans will be happy. Trophies are the most important things at the club and not winning them is disastrous. Don’t believe me?

Look at what happened with Carlo Ancelotti!

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News Top Music Charts

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1) Hello – Adele 2) Hotline Bling – Drake 3) Sorry – Justin Bieber 4) Stitches – Shawn Mendes 5) Focus – Ariana Grande 6) Like I’m Gonna Lose You – Meghan Trainor Ft. John Legend 7) Can’t Feel My Face – The Weeknd 8) Wildest Dreams – Taylor Swift 9) Downtown – Macklemore 10) 679 – Fetty Wap

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Entertainment Celebrities

Celebrity News Will Smith... The Politician!?

Kanye West has already announced his intentions to run for president in 2020, but could Will Smith be going down that road as well? The star revealed during his first-ever podcast interview posted on Wednesday, Nov. 25, that he’s considering getting into politics — and it could happen soon.

“As I look at the political landscape, I think there might be a future out there for me. They might need me out there,” he said. “This is the first year that I’ve been incensed to a level that I can’t sleep. So I’m feeling at some point in the near future I will have to lend my voice to the conversation in a somewhat different way.”

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Smith, who, along with wife Jada Pinkett Smith, has supported President Barack Obama in the past, didn’t specify what about the current political landscape has him so angry. But the musician and actor, 47, did note that he likes to keep growing.

“I’m a climber. If I see a mountain, I have to climb it. I’m not a camper. I don’t like hanging in one place too long,” he said. “I think at this point, I’m elevating my ability to be useful in the world. I think that’s what my grandmother always hoped, that I would make myself useful to people in this lifetime.”

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‫اخبار المشاهير‬ ‫عمرو دياب يحاول تقليل الخسائر!‬ ‫يبدو أن النجم عمرو دياب بعد خالفه مع روتانا قرر عدم‬ ‫توسيع جبهات العداء التي أوصلته للمحاكم مع شبكة‬ ‫ً‬ ‫فجأة‪ ،‬وكان خالفهما بسبب‬ ‫‪ MBC‬وقرر التصالح معها‬ ‫عرض المجموعة لبرنامج يتناول سيرته الذاتية دون‬ ‫موافقة مسبقة منه‪ ،‬ونشر على صفحته على مواقع‬ ‫التواصل االجتماعي تصريح ًا مقتضب ًا جاء فيه‪“ :‬تم الصلح‬ ‫بين الفنان عمرو دياب وقنوات ‪ MBC‬برعاية المنتج تامر‬ ‫مرسي”‪ ،‬دون التطرق ألي تفاصيل‪.‬‬ ‫ويرى البعض هذا الصلح كخطوة لضرب شركة روتانا‪،‬‬ ‫وتمهيداً النتقال عمرو إلى مجموعة القنوات وإنتاج‬ ‫ألبومه الجديد بالتعاون معها‪ ،‬بعدما أعلنت أكثر من‬ ‫شركة إنتاج رفضها التعاقد معه لوجود تعقيدات قانونية‬ ‫في تعاقده مع شركة روتانا‪.‬‬

‫نذير شؤم ألي بلد‬ ‫تعرّض الفنان اإلماراتي حسين الجسمي لحملة ساخرة‬ ‫عبر مواقع التواصل االجتماعي‪ ،‬إذ ا ُتهم بأنه “نذير شؤم‬ ‫أليّ بلد يغني فيه”‪ .‬حيث بعد تقديمه أغنية “نفح باريس”‬ ‫التي حققت أكثر من ‪ 900‬ألف مشاهدة‪ ،‬وقعت الحوادث‬ ‫أن ّ‬ ‫كل بلد‬ ‫اإلرهابية األخيرة‪ .‬وأضاف مهاجمو الجسمي ّ‬ ‫يغ ّني لها أغنية ُتصاب بثورة ما أو حادث إرهابي‪ .‬وقد تعاطف‬ ‫الكثير من الجمهور مع الفنان معبرين عن ذلك بعبارات‬ ‫تضامنية‪ .‬ومن جهته ر ّد الجسمي على الساخرين بالقول‪:‬‬ ‫“أنتم ناسي وأهلي‪ ،‬ومنكم استمد نجاحي وأفكاري‪،‬‬ ‫وسأظل راقي ًا وشامخ ًا كجبل للثقافة واألغنية اإلماراتية‬ ‫والخليجية والعربية‪ ،‬مهما بلغ تجريح بعض أحبائي”‪.‬‬ ‫وطرح أيض ًا أغنية جديدة بعنوان “ال يا بعد ناسي”‪ ،‬رافقها‬ ‫حملة قام بها عبر صفحاته الرسمية على مواقع التواصل‬ ‫االجتماعي للر ّد على كل االتهامات التي قيلت بحقه من‬ ‫قبل مستخدمي مواقع التواصل االجتماعي‪ ،‬مؤكداً أنه‬ ‫سيستمر في مسيرته الغنائية في تقديم األعمال إلى‬ ‫مختلف دول العالم‪.‬‬

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Entertainment Events

Tuscan and Creta The Launch by Northern Gulf at Hyundai

Northern Gulf recently launched Hyundai’s all-new Tuscan and Creta models during a ceremony held at its main showroom in Shuwaikh.

Both models are expected to be received positively by the local market, thanks to Hyundai’s exceptional services and the strengths of both models.

The Tuscan offers bold and athletic design, new technological features and class-leading driving performance, setting new standards for its sector and ticking all the boxes for young families looking for a highly versatile car. Meanwhile, the Creta - Hyundai’s brand new and most affordable compact SUV - is a versatile model that is expected to make its presence felt with its dynamic styling, robust build and modern premium approach.

On the occasion Raed Turjuman also said, “We are pleased to launch these two exceptional models in the Kuwaiti market, and we’re confident that they will add tremendous value to the SUV and compact SUV segments from Hyundai, thanks to their impressive features, technology and safety specifications.” He reiterated Hyundai’s efforts in delivering on the expectations of car enthusiasts who look for quality and performance, and promised that Hyundai would always aspire to meet those expectations head on.

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The Creta is the latest Hyundai to follow the company’s Modern Premium brand direction, and at an affordable price point. Inside the high quality cabin, which features silver chrome finishing and a soft touch dashboard, every detail is designed to provide the utmost comfort and convenience. The dashboard is a hub of useful technology including a 7” audio video navigation system, smart key with push button start and fully automatic temperature control with cluster ionizer.

For the first time on a Hyundai Motor Company compact SUV, the All-New Tucson introduces a smart powered tailgate that opens at the approach of the key-holder, and a Blind Spot Detection system that monitors the side and rear of the vehicle for approaching vehicles. These cutting-edge technologies are complemented by other useful features such as the smart entry and engine start, an electric parking brake, automatic cruise control and a next-generation navigation system that offers improved convenience and smart driving.

When it comes to protecting occupants the All-New Tucson has been designed to be one of the safest cars in its class, as reflected by the 5-star rating it has received in both the European and North American NCAP crash tests. When it comes to active safety systems, the model can be specified with hi-tech features such as a parking assist, an intelligent tyre pressure monitoring system, Electronic Parking Brake and Hill-start Assist Control.

Built on a completely new platform, AllNew Tucson delivers ride comfort without compromising driving dynamics. Every element of the chassis has been developed to ensure enhanced high-speed and cornering stability. Best-in-class aerodynamics and structural rigidity combine with an improved front and rear suspension and the integration of enhanced noise reduction techniques to establish the model as truly premium package.

With families in mind, Hyundai Motor Company designers took time to ensure the new compact SUV offers the highest levels of comfort and versatility. The luggage compartment is over 10% bigger than in its predecessor, while the larger dimensions deliver more headroom, shoulder room and front row legroom. At the same time, taking the region’s climate into account, fans under the seat cushions pump out chilled air on models equipped with airventilated front seats, while rear air vents and a panoramic sunroof are also available.

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Entertainment Events

Hyundai Northern Gulf Finalizing its 2015 'Scrap Art Competition' Initiative

At the end of its Scrap Art Competition, and after tremendous participation and feedback, Hyundai Northern Gulf organized its awarding ceremony, which saw an attendance from university students and art lovers alike. The competition had encouraged participants to find creative uses for car spare parts, to be shown to a dedicated judging panel tasked with evaluating the creativity and technical quality of the concepts presented.

The ceremony was held on the 14th of November between 7pm and 9pm at Hyundai’s Shuwaikh showroom, and was attended

by Hyundai’s regional representatives, the competition’s participants and their families and friends, Kayyan - which provided support for the competition - Kuwait University, Forward Events Management, HorizonFCB and Northern Gulf’s senior management team.

The dedicated judging panel was also present during the ceremony, and it included Raed Turjuman, the company’s CEO, Mr. George Baur, Professor of Art History at the American University in Kuwait and who holds a PhD in the Arts, Mr. Bashar Abdel Hamid Salem, CEO of Kayan Middle East and who holds an Engineering degree from Louisiana University, and Mr. Abdel Aziz Alrayes, an Engineer at Kayan.

The judging panel evaluated the concepts on creativity, engineering principles, technology, innovation, sustainability and ease of use, as well as carefully considering the tools used to create the art pieces.

The ceremony included keynote speeches from several key figures on the importance of finding creative uses for scrap and spare parts, and their conversion into meaningful and delightful art pieces.

After announcing the competition’s results, winners were declared, where the first prize winner was given the opportunity to visit Hyundai’s largest factory in Ulsan, South Korea; the second prize winner a cash reward worth KD500 and the third prize winner a cash reward worth KD300. Commemorative certificates were given to all participants.

On the occasion, Mr. Raed Turjuman, Northern Gulf’s CEO said, “We’re proud to be sponsoring a competition that demonstrates our commitment to the CSR initiatives we have set for ourselves. We are glad to announce that the competition achieved its goals by raising awareness for the environmental implications of waste, and by reflecting the skill and artistry of the participants in finding creative solutions that help the betterment of society.”

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

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Entertainment Events

Recent Events Catch up with the lastest in the scene

Calvin Klein

Landmark Group

Natural. Inspired. Calvin Klein spellbound. Ancient history reimagined for the modern world. Calvin Klein spellbound brings together python embossed leather in rich mineral-inspired tones with a bold silhouette for an impactful look. Offered in nature, grey, black, blue or yellow python embossed leather, each timepiece is accented by a polished stainless steel case and dial or PVD pink gold and black dial, and is finished with a minimal “Calvin Klein” logo at 12 o’clock.

Landmark Group, the region’s leading retail and hospitality conglomerate, supported by the Ministry of Health and Dasman Diabetes Institute encourages public to register and participate in the sixth edition of the ‘Beat Diabetes’ walkathon which will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2015. The 3.2km walk will flag off from the Yacht Club and end at Green Island.

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Walk for a Cause!

Saibal Basu, Chief Operating Officer, Landmark Group Kuwait, said “This annual campaign is calling for the nation to start walking as part of the continuous healthy lifestyle drive to encourage the community to work together to prevent and manage diabetes. Landmark Group helps to raise awareness of the growing prevalence of diabetes in the region and over the last 5 years we have received tremendous response from the Kuwait community and we are sure that this support will continue.”

Participation in the walkathon is free of charge and all registered participants are given a walkathon kit. Qualified trainers from Fitness First will lead a mass warm-up session prior to the walk.

The Group will also conduct walkathons across other countries including UAE, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, and India, during November which is the International Diabetes Awareness Month.

Individuals, groups and organizations can register for the walk at all Centrepoint stores and through the Beat Diabetes website www. beatdiabetes.me or the Landmark Group Kuwait’s facebook page.

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Geox

Tissot

Geox, an Italian footwear brand that is best known for combining innovative technology with premium design and fashion,continues its retail expansion in Kuwait by openinga new boutique at the Promenade Mall. The 96.6 sq. feet store houses the latest collections of fashionable footwear for men, women and children as well as an extensive range of the Geox clothing collection. With its sleek and minimalistic design, thecontemporary retail space represents the Italian style and design that are synonymous with the brand.

In 2008, Tissot became the Official Timekeeper of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA). More recently,on October 5, 2015, it signed the biggest contract of its history and became the first Official Timekeeper of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Today, to add to this impressive list, Tissot renews its partnership with the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA), which positions the Swiss watch brand as the Top Player in the world of Basketball Timekeeping.

Now Open in Promenade Mall!

Geox has perforated the rubber soles of its shoes and inserted a special microporous membrane that absorbs and expels perspiration without letting water in. The membrane’s micropores are smaller than water drops, which therefore can’t pass through the membrane, but are larger than the water vapour molecules. Perspiration, in the form of water vapour, can pass through the membrane and out through the perforated sole.

The Geox patent reduces feet from overheating: the gradual elimination of moisture from the interior of the shoe creates an ideal, healthy microclimate for the feet, keeping them warm and dry in the winter, and cool and dry in the summer.

Net Breathing System features extra-large perforations in the sole that, when combined with the full-size membrane, enhance breathability and provide high levels of performance, even in the hottest climates.

The new store is open daily from 10:00 am to 11:00 pm Saturday to Thursday and 5:00pm to 11:00 pm on Friday.

Top Player in the World of Basketball

Tissot’s initial commitment to basketball was in 2008. It signed a deal with the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), which is the world governing body for basketballand organiser of the FIBA Basketball World Cup. The French NBA star Tony Parker wasthen addedto the equation as one of the brand’s main ambassadors. The partnership was already starting to grow.Today, Tissot is the first ever to be the Official Timekeeper and Watch of the NBA, Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), and NBA Development League (NBA D-League).

To complete the picture, it renews its contract with the CBA, the preeminent professional basketball league in Asia, of which itwas already Official Timekeeper in 2007. These dealsmake Tissot the global actor in the field of Basketball Timekeeping.

François Thiébaud, Tissot President, said: “We are very proud to play an active role in one of the most popular sports worldwide. We are a global brand and a global association in the world of basketball seemed only fitting. The next step for us is to bringour innovative spirit and expertise timekeeping to the game to improve the experience for everyone involved.”

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Talent Competition

Talent Competition Winner November's Actor

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 AbdulMajid El-Kassem and I’m 21 years old. My major is Communications & Media and my minor is Graphic Design. My hobbies include photography, videographer and editing video and, like most people, I enjoy watching movies & TV shows.

What is your talent?

My talent is acting. Ever since I was a child I’ve always had a fascination with acting and how the film/TV industry worked, I never thought I’d get a shot at trying it until I began University. What I love about it is that it gives you an escape from reality and allows you to be someone else for a while, and you’re allowed to do whatever you’d like with this character and experience a life outside of your own.

Did you encounter any obstacles?

Of course every actor experiences difficulties and obstacles. My biggest obstacle was balancing university life with acting and rehearsals. Whether you have midterm, a final or a huge presentation to finish, you have to be able to come to rehearsal with a clear mind and be able to become the character.

How did you develop your talent?

I joined a drama class at AUK. At first I worked backstage, helping with various props costumes and things like that. Watching students perform in front of people had me thinking “I can do that!” so the next semester I auditioned and got in. Although it was a small role and it was the first time I’d ever perform in front of people, I loved it! The semester after that, I auditioned again and got a bigger role, this time I played the lead character’s son, this character got a huge reaction from the audience because of his funny antics. This encouraged me to audition again for the next play, this time I would get one of the lead roles and face new challenges.

What are your future plans?

Hopefully I would pursue acting in my future, maybe get small roles here and there on TV. And then that would transition to bigger things.

I am not shooting for the moon yet and saying I would see myself in Hollywood in 5 years, but one can dream can’t they?

Who supported your talent?

Everyone around me supported me. From family to friends, they all attended my plays and watched me act. My biggest supporter though was my Drama professor and Director of all the plays, Dr Kathy Downs. She encouraged me to get out of my shell and try new things with acting and not be afraid of what people would think, she taught me that acting is an form of art and showcasing it to peoples a beautiful thing.

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The Winner for November 2015 Talent Competition: AbdulMajid Al-Kassem

Any last words for the readers?

I would like to tell them to try new things.

Although it might seem scary at first, it would be worth it at the end, If something is intriguing and you really want to try it. Just do it. You have nothing to lose and you will gain nothing but experience and grow in the process.

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Entertainment Horoscopes

Horoscopes Your Month According to your Horoscope

Celebrity Birthdays: Sagittarius Man: It is not and won’t be all fun and games for the Sagittarius male but he does love to have a good time! Furthermore, he is one that loves to know everything about everything so be careful when getting into a discussion with him!

Scarlett Johansson

Brad Pitt

Britney Spears

Sagittarius Woman: This is a woman on a quest to know what life is truly all about. Everything fascinates her, especially in regards to new and fascinating ideas. Get her started and be prepared to have a long and intellectual conversation with her about practically any subject.

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

This month will be full of surprises as you will experience some great positives! Take all this positive energy and make the most of it because it can help with any future situations that may arise as well.

It’s going to be a bright month but not one full of extreme positives. With that said, it is a good time to take on some new projects as your energy and motivation will help you complete some great tasks

Fortune is not completely on your side this month but that only means that you should be working harder towards all your missions. Opportunities will still arise but you need to make sure which ones are worth fighting for.

A lot of choices and scenarios will be at your disposal this month but you certainly cannot follow all! Take a step back and see which ones would be good for you in the long run. Patience is definitely a virtue this month!

A month of stressful situations awaits you and therefore you will need to have a clear mind through it all in order to complete your tasks successfully. Let go of any negative energy as much as you kind so you can focus on what matters.

Confidence is your main suit this month so use it wisely. Try to make your decisions count and focus on the right things, which may be a little difficult at this time. With everything coming your way, organization will also be a very important aspect.

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Do not depend on luck for this month. Analyze every situation and be confident in the choice that you make in the end. There will be external factors that help but they would be useless without you being able to make the decisions.

A great and positive month full of surprises awaits you but that doesn’t mean that you can take it easy! The more time you invest, the better the positive that come your way. It is easier said than done so make the most of it!

Some minor problems may arise but this will be a wonderful month overall! Take risks and don’t doubt yourself because everything will find a way to work in the end. This will be a month to remember for you so enjoy it as it happens.

This will be a harmonious and positive month and it can probably be a very promising month. Try to think about some of the projects that you haven’t had the chance to work on before and make it happen now. Better late than never!

The month of December is a promising month but it does not come without its own set of challenges. You may not be able to achieve all of your goals for the month but working towards them will help you realize some very important things as time goes on.

Try not to take on many projects right now as you have enough on your plate. Concentrate on the things that matter so that you don’t end up over-stressing yourself this month. There will be time to focus on many other things later on so just keep looking at what’s important at the moment.

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