StudenTalk #175 - February 2016

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StudenTalk Magazine

Issue 175 - February 2016 - Complimentary Copy

Build a Human, Build a Nation

Meet the Future of Kuwait in this Commemorative Issue Celebrating 16 Years of STUDENTALK

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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Fawaz Al-Mutairi info@ph7-kw.com MANAGING DIRECTOR Zeina Mokaddam zeina@ph7-kw.com LEGAL CONSULTANT Khaled Al-Kandari Al-Kandari Law Firm

Dear Students, One often wonders, what makes a nation great?

If we are to note all the factors, it would make a pretty long list. However, if we are to look for that one denominator where all these factors converge, it would be the citizen, the individual... the human.

We often look outside ourselves for national growth; the government should do this…the politicians should say that… the educational system is such that… the legal process is so complicated...and on and on we go...

But listen to these words...

“Should”…”is”...

In our minds we either assign an imperative to a third party outside of our control, or give in to the status quo before we even try.

But what if we change our words? Our view of life? The importance we give to ourselves and our actions?

Now imagine with me... Imagine a nation where each person says…

“I can”, “I will”.

And imagine with me...

A nation where every citizen stands proudly and says: “I did and I am doing this for my country, for its growth, for its development, for its reputation and image in the eyes of the world, and I am doing it not because I am expecting recognition or acclaim, I am doing it because it is an intrinsic need in me. I am not doing it only because it is my duty, I am doing it because it is my calling.”

What is a nation but a collection of each and every individual?

Yes, each and every individual matters, each and every individual has the same weight of responsibility regardless of his or her position, financial status, or social background.

My dear students, the oil price is going down, the region is in turmoil, the stock exchange is fluctuating… it does not matter!!

Only you matter, what you stand for and what you achieve. A decent, well-earned life is worth all the money in the world and a loving and giving soul cannot be swept away in turmoil.

So, focus on yourself and I promise you, the nation will take care of itself, for the nation is you, and you are the nation.

Build a Human, Build a Nation Happy Independence Day to all, Till next issue,

Zeina Mokaddam

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Cover Story

Build a Human, Build a Nation The Winners of the STUDENTALK Interactive Campaign

We follow John F. Kennedy’s words as we searched the universities of Kuwait in order to see what the students are planning for their future.

STUDENTALK visited each university in the period of one month as we asked students about what they will do during the next ten years.

Even though it may seem like a long period of time, many of the students were able to give us some great replies as we got to see the different plans that the citizens of this country have to offer!

We visited the Australian College of Kuwait (ACK), the American University of Kuwait (AUK), the Gulf University of Science and Technology (GUST), the American University of the Middle East (AUM), Box Hill College, Kuwait University College of Business Administration, and Kuwait University College of Engineering and Petroleum.

Once the interviews were finalized, we chose the best seven answers (one from each university) as we interviewed them and you can check them out on the cover! The winners were Haytham Al-Hindal, Shafiq Lalani, Othman Al-Fares, Abdulaziz Al-Enezi, Shereen Haje, Waleed Al-Khatib, and Bashar Halab.

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‫قصة الغالف‬

Haytham Al-Hindal

ACK

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

ASPIRING REALTOR

DEVELOPING KUWAIT’s TOURISM

I attend the Australian College of Kuwait and am currently in my second year majoring in Business Management.

At the moment, I’m working on my degree while also working in real estate. I plan to continue the real estate work once I graduate and my long-term plan is to find different ways to make Kuwait more known globally by building different touristic attractions and buildings to make the country more beautiful, which will lead to people wanting to visit.

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Cover Story

Abdulaziz Al-Enezi

AUM

ACCOUNTING

PLANNING MASTERS

ASPIRING EDUCATOR

I am a student at the American University of the Middle East and am studying Accounting. This is my final year of university and I am now hoping that I can raise my GPA in order to open up more doors for my future in regards to my Masters. I want to become a professor that can make a difference in the future and that is the goal that I am currently working towards.

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‫قصة الغالف‬

Shereen Haje

BOX HILL COLLEGE

GRAPHIC DESIGN

ASPIRING THEATRE DIRECTOR

RAISING ARTISTIC INTEGRITY

Studying Graphic Design at Box Hill College has been great and I am now working towards being a director of theatre. I am 25-years-old and I have been able to direct a couple shows before and this experience will definitely continue to help me in the future.

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Cover Story

Shafiq Lalani

AUK

ACCOUNTING & FINANCE

PLANNING MASTERS & PHD

SUSTAINING KUWAIT’S ECONOMY

I am currently in my second year at the American University of Kuwait and am studying Accounting and Finance.

I plan to carry on studying after graduating in order to do my Masters and PhD afterwards. As of now, my future is in Kuwait and I plan to find ways in order to make it more sustainable in the future. It needs to be a more sustainable economy in the future but, of course, no one knows what the future holds.

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Othman Al-Fares

GUST

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

PLANNING MASTERS & PHD

ASPIRING ENTREPRENEUR

I’m now in my third year at the Gulf University of Science & Technology as I plan to continue and do my Masters and PhD outside of Kuwait. Afterwards, I will come back to Kuwait in order to work in the government sector and work towards creating my own business in either Retail or Restaurants.

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Cover Story

Waleed Al-Khatib

KU CBA

FINANCE & FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

PLANNING CFA CHALLENGE IN CHICAGO

ASPIRING EDUCATOR

I am 21-years-old and am currently finishing my degree in Finance and Financial Institutions at Kuwait University College of Business. Right now, I am working towards the CFA Challenge and, if things go well, we will be participating in Chicago. My goal in the future is to become a Professor and be able to teach students about many of the things that I have learnt throughout my life.

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‫قصة الغالف‬

Bashar Halab

KU CEP

ENGINEERING

PLANNING MASTERS

ASPIRING FAMILY MAN

I am a student at Kuwait University College of Engineering and Petroleum. I’m 21-years-old and am currently finishing my third year at the university. Once I graduate, I would like to do my Masters in Engineering before I begin working. Afterwards, I want to work towards marriage and building a family because that is definitely my ultimate goal.

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Students Said Polls

Build a Human, Build a Nation The Participants of the STUDENTALK Interactive Campaign

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Azaz Shafwat ACK @azazshafqat

Nadir Gul ACK @nadirkhanx

Yousif Khafagy ACK @yousifkf

Mohammed Al-Dosari ACK @mdousri

Mejteba Ali Faraji ACK @mogi1619

Hadi Al-Mutairi ACK @hadi_almutairii

Adnan Al-Hau ACK @adnan_al_hau

Nkoula Mussa ACK @neqola_mussa

Nasr Al-Nasrallah ACK @naseraln95

Ibrahim Al-Masri ACK @bmmq8

Shams Al-Attar ACK @s.alattar_

Jeenan Al-Obaid ACK @jeenan96_

Adnan Al-Mousawi ACK @almousawi93

Tami Al-Azmi ACK @paradox.music

Nazar Mohammad ACK @naz_hd

Saad Al-Rashaid ACK @skr185

Mareya Al-Qaisi ACK @mariyahq94

Abdullah Al-Darwish ACK @demonkingq8

Jassem Al-Yaqoub ACK @jassemalyaqoub

Ali Merza ACK @3limerza

Yousef Thevictory ACK @yasofy

Nawaf Al-Hindi ACK @nowa91

Sara Al-Samhan ACK @saroonyaa

Hussain Aasi ACK @7seen3a9i

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Visit our Website: www.studentalk-online.com and enter next month’s poll

Meshal Al-Shimmary ACK @m_alshemari

Abdullah Ali ACK @abdullakhalid123

Mohammed Boland ACK @hamouodb23

Ahmad Dashti ACK @ahdashti17

Luluwa Al-Ajmi ACK @_lulu56_

Salman Al-Nasser ACK @salmannyousef

Hussain Al-Raheem ACK @h_rahimzz

Karmel Eissa ACK @karmel_alzamel

Yousra Al-Alfy ACK @youika

Waleed Al-Ansari ACK @waleed_alansari_

Mohammad Daher ACK @7amodista

Jarrah Al-Mutairi ACK @jarrah_al_mutairi

Abdullah Haider ACK @abdullah.ashkn

Haytham Al-Hindal ACK @h.alhindal_

Khalaf Bastaki ACK @__kb7

Thunayan Al-Thunayan ACK @th_althunayan

Khaled Al-Ghanim ACK

Aftab Sawhney ACK @aftabsawhney

Zaid Jasnaik ACK @zadsboy

Humoud Al-Saif ACK @humoudhs

45. Dhari Al-Bathal ACK @_dhari

Soniya Rashid ACK @soniyarashid

Rabab Zaman ACK @retro_queen15

Hamad Al-Duwaisan ACK @7amad_alduwaisan

Shahad Al-Rashed ACK @alrashed_shahad

Abdullah Al-Zaid ACK @alexander_diaro

Dalal Al-Khodor ACK @dalal_xoxo

Hamad Al-Hariri ACK @7md_94

Sharukh Ali ACK @shahrukh_05

Aisha Al-Asaker ACK @ayshaalasaker

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Students Said Polls

Sayed Mousawi ACK

Yousef Khan AUK

Amr Abdulraheem AUK

Abdullah Barqawi AUK

Clea Roche AUK

Yousef Nayef AUK @just.yousef.n.nayef

Pearla Haider AUK

Bader Al-Mustafa AUK

Rateb Sahadeh AUK

Rawan Abdelkarim AUK

Nadeen Kraiem AUK

Tima Yazbek AUK

Mary Almas AUK

Kareem Al-Ghandour AUK

Farah Hilal AUK

Majd Makdessi AUK

Farah Khader AUK

Omar Abbas AUK @omarmalmalki

Lujain Al-Bader AUK @lujainalbader

Ola Rashed AUK @orrx_

Nadeem Mahrous AUK @nadeem_mahrous

George Massoud AUK @georgemassoud

Sarah Abdullah AUK @saraab17

Hashim Mortada AUK @hashim_mortada

Metab Al-Masoud AUK @mett3ib

Beshoy Karas AUK @beshokaras

Yousef Hassan Imam AUK @yousef_imam

Fahad Al-Abdulfattah, AUK @bo_fhedan

Fahad Al-Musallam AUK @fnm22

Shafiq Lalani AUK

@mr_zollium

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Mansour Sharhan AUK

Amir Ghader AUK @aghader97

Ahmed Zein AUK @ahmed_zeiin

Mina Azer AUK @minaghorban

Mohammad Mirza AUK @saoudmirza

Kenana Katot GUST @kenana_bk

Sara Al-Mnajed GUST @susu_sy95

Majeda Albdulburghul GUST @majida_ab

Aya Al-Tahan GUST @ayatahan

Heba Al-Jobbeh GUST @haboushsaad

Reem Al-Sharqawi GUST

Anfal Al-Enizi GUST @foulaale

Taiba Al-Hamdan GUST @6alhamdan

Ahmad Awartani GUST @kaitokiid_1412

Mohammad Al-Monajjed GUST @7mood_monajjed

Fatima Al-Othman GUST @fatmaialo

Abdullah Al-Mounifi GUST @abdullah_almunifi

Iman Al-Ramian GUST

Ahmad Ibrahim GUST @aceibrahim15

Yousif Al-Ali GUST @yousef_m_alali

Hamad Al-Harbi GUST @7amad89

Mohammad Al-Mnajjed GUST @gmunjed

Abdulaziz Al-Duwailah, GUST @aziz_alduwailah

Bader Al-Dabbous GUST @bjdabbous

Abdullah Al-Ali GUST @abdulla_live

Saleh Aman GUST @bo9lo7_91

Fares Ayash GUST @fares_ayash

Mohammad Ezoli GUST @moediesell

Hussain Wazzan GUST @7sain_alwazzan

Fahad Al-Ayash GUST @fahad_alayash

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Students Said Polls

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Abdulaziz Al-Razouqi GUST @3azouz

Mohammed Eidan GUST @bo_3dn

Nasser Al-Thuwaini GUST @nmdalthuwaini

Shurooq Mohammad GUST @shurooqabuabbas

Ahmad Amine GUST @doni_amine23

Sahar Bassam GUST @mini2101

Asmaa Al-Mutairi GUST @aalshatri_

Esraa Ali GUST @_asorii

Bedour Al-Banwan GUST @bedouralb

Nouriya Al-Sabih GUST @nouriyaals

Nasser Hajji GUST @nasserhajji

Yousef Omar GUST

Abdulreda Korsheed GUST @ridakorsheed

Lama Al-Douri GUST @lamosh.alder

Mustapha Bin Khadra GUST @mk_3212

Mohammed Koujan GUST @mohammedkoujan

Ghalia Al-Ghanim GUST @gnghanim

Yousef Al-Haroun GUST @yousefalharoun

Louay Al-Jahi GUST @lowe__jb

Talal Al-Khamis GUST @talal_alkhamis

Ali Aakash GUST @ali_aakash

Hussain Al-Masaad GUST @ilmasad

Reem Al-Bin Ali GUST @rayoma_albinali

Fajer Al-Qadeeri GUST @fajeralqadeeri

Talal Al-Owaish GUST @talowaish

Latifa Al-Mutawa GUST @ljmutawa_

Yousef Al-Qertas GUST @yousefmalq

Mohammad Al-Qenai GUST @mohammad_alqanaei

Maitham Al-Sarraf GUST @malsarraf96

Maryam Al-Bahar GUST @mryam_alb

‫كالم الطلبة استطالع رأي‬

Abdullah Muzaffar GUST @muthaffaar

Afnan Al-Haqqan GUST @afnanalhaqqan

Bashar Al-Juboory GUST @basharr_90

Fahad Al-Hassoun GUST @fkh226

Mubarak Al-Muwaizri GUST @mubarakdiary

Hussein Dalak GUST @hussein094

Abdullah Karaimi GUST @xabdullahxkareemix

Ibrahim Al-Monajjed GUST

Ahmad Al-Zayed GUST @zeekid_q8i

Marina Adel GUST @mariiina.adel

Reda Moughne GUST @reda_moughnie

Farah Maher GUST

Heidi Bakkar GUST

Abdullah Abdulrazzaq GUST @abbygunner

Othman Al-Fares GUST @o_alfares

Rawan Al-Qallaf GUST @rawoon_q

Shurooq Al-Swailem GUST @shrouq_alswalim

Ali Al-Kandari AUM @kanderi10

Abdullah Hamadah AUM @joker_nazi

Homoud Khaled AUM @hky97x

Fatema Al-Tabbakh AUM @f_altabbakh

Abdulaziz Sadeq AUM @abdullazizabul

Othman Al-Furaih AUM @othmanal4a

Khadeeja Abdulaziz AUM @kabdalaziz_

Reem Abdeen AUM @reemabdeen

Noor Ghanayem AUM @nonitasaid

Hessa Al-Nasrallah AUM @h.alnasrallah

Ali Mohammad AUM @boobaqer

Ahmad Al-Duwailah AUM @a7medof_94

Abdullah Al-Ajmi AUM @bo_mna7e

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Students Said Polls

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Mohammad Al-Qallaf AUM @mohammedq1997

Ahmad Dashti AUM @a7med_dashti

Abdulaziz Al-Muhaini AUM @mehaini7

Marah Al-Mutairi AUM @mari_almutiri

Rawan Al-Sharqawi AUM @rounifs

Amal Shashtar AUM @twofour.aj

Yousef Al-Kandari AUM @yx77s

Abdullah Mandani AUM @a_mandanii

Ali Busakhar AUM @alawe_vip

Mohammad Busakhar AUM

Khaled Emadah AUM @7achiim

Ahmad Ali AUM @a7medo_sq

Sarah Ibrahim AUM @sarahibrahiim

Aseel Al-Arbani AUM @asoula_97

Hussain Al-Hawwaj AUM @bohaswa

Abdullah Al-Zaben AUM @il3ooobid

Nadia Al-Haggan AUM @nadoalhaggan

Loulwa Al-Thuwaini AUM @althuwaini

Sami Al-Furaih AUM @samialfuraih

Farah Babdeeli AUM @farahbibbili

Ali Abdulqader AUM

Abdulaziz Al-Enezi AUM @a_alenezi501

Aljazy Al-Swayyed AUM @aljazy.alswayed

Fawaz Ismail AUM @faalsmaiel

Eid Al-Ajmy AUM @eka34_

Jassim Akbar AUM @ashkanani52_

Sulaiman Al-Mishri AUM @selmishri

Mohammed Al-Marzouq AUM @m.s.m1989

Hassan Al-Shamali AUM @h_al_shamali

Mohammad Al-Otaibi AUM @crazy_511

‫كالم الطلبة استطالع رأي‬

Mahdi Dashti AUM @mahdi_dashti

Abdulaziz Al-Ghanim AUM @alghanim_aum

Ahmad Taqi AUM

Farah Al-Majdeli Box Hill @almajdeli.f

Manar Al-Rasheedi Box Hill @almner9

Jumanah Al-Dawood Box Hill

Muneera Abdullah Box Hill

Hessa Muttar Box Hill @hmattar149

Lotus Al-Bakhi Box Hill

Nouriya Al-Awadhi Box Hill @alawadhii_n

Zahra Khalaf Box Hill

Al-Batoul Shehab Box Hill @touta_shehab

Fatemah Rowdan Box Hill

Shereen Hajji Box Hill @shereenhajee

Maryam Al-Awadhi Box Hill @malawadhiii

Layla Al-Ramzi Box Hill @zshtowa92

Ghaliah Al-Dosari Box Hill

Noura Al-Haidar Box Hill @nouraalhaider

Duha Al-Mansouri Box Hill @dsal.mnsouri

Wadha Al-Saeed Box Hill @w_alsaeed25

Dalal Al-Failakawy Box Hill @daloola_alf

Aisha Musaad Box Hill

Latifa Al-Thaqeb Box Hill

Luluwa Al-Jeeran Box Hill

Jumana Al-Julaibi Box Hill

Atheer Al-Mufareh Box Hill

Anwar Saleh Box Hill

Beshayer Al-Dhabibi Box Hill

Shahad Al-Hindal Box Hill

Mayar Al-Jamal Box Hill

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Students Said Polls

Rehab Al-Zoabi Box Hill

Khawla Al-Shummari Box Hill

Shaikha Al-Rubaian Box Hill

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Ameena Al-Failakawai Box Hill

Shahad Al-Ajmi Box Hill

Maha Al-Shaaban Box Hill

Esraa Nasser Box Hill

Fatima Al-Taweel Box Hill

Esraa Al-Sandouq Box Hill

Essam El-Asa’ad KU @essam_alasaad

Ahmad Zaghloul KU

Mariam Al-Anjari KU

Athbe Al-Shammery KU

Sulaiman Dawood KU

Ibrahim Ghazal KU

Thunayan Al-Derbas KU

Yousef Salem KU

Mohammad Al-Zanki KU @zanki94

Selman Kurt KU @selman_kurt

TIME FLIES CREATIVITY SOARS

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In partnership with

INSPIRATION STAGE Big ideas, big names PJ Pereira Chief Creative Officer & Co-Founder Pereira & O'Dell Ali Ali Director Lars Bastholm Global Chief Creative Officer ZOO, Google

DATA X INNOVATION X TECH STAGE Data & innovation collide

REGIONAL STAGE Home grown talent and perspectives

FOCUS ON AFRICA The continent’s creative challenges and opportunities

Yousef Tuqan Tuqan Entrepreneur-In-Residence WAMDA Capital

Abla Fahita TV Chat Show Host

Kanchana Moodliar Business Humanizer & Africa Director Innate Motion

Charlton Hill Executive Producer & Composer

Kaswara Al-Khatib Chairman & CEO UTURN Entertainment

Yonathan Dominitz Founder Mindscapes

Ramsey Naja Chief Creative Officer J. Walter Thompson MEA

Lanre Adisa Managing Director & Executive Creative Director Noah's Ark Chief Francis Mwaura Kariuki

These are just a few of the speakers appearing at Dubai Lynx 2016. You’ll also see exhibitions of MENA’s best creative work, have access to the finest training and networking opportunities and rub shoulders with the who’s who of the creative industry. For more details visit www.dubailynx.com Dubai Lynx International Festival of Creativity 6 - 8 March 2016 Awards Ceremony and Dinner 9 March 2016 Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai

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Student Life University Activities

Tefaseel 2.0

By The American Institute of Architecture Students

The American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS), Kuwait Chapter is an independent, nonprofit, student-run organization dedicated to providing unmatched programs, information, and resources on issues critical to architectural education. AIAS-KU is the first international chapter.

Tefaseel is a design exhibition organized by the American Institute of Architecture Students, Kuwait Chapter (AIAS-KU). It is a diverse and inspirational design experience where Kuwait’s leading architecture firms and designers showcase their work in our country’s most exciting exhibition hall located in AlHamra Luxury mall. Among the professional market are the students of the college of architecture presenting their own form of designs, which are carefully selected reflecting the shows focus on design quality and innovation.

Tefaseel 2.0 will be the second design exhibition held at AlHamra by AIAS, the first took place April 2015 that included works by the students of the College of Architecture as well as firms such as Pace, Pad10, M2h Studio, Babnimnim, Experiment 1 and Kayan. These firms designed installations that stayed within the theme of the exhibition which at the time was ‘Light’ or chose to design something different, but all designs were of excellent quality.

Date: 2nd, 3rd and 4th of March 2016.

Location: AlHamra Exhibition Hall

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‫كلية بوكسهل الكويت‬

‫طالبات الديكور والتصميم الداخلي ينفذن مشروع بالتعاون مع ويست الم األفنيوز‬

‫طالبات تخصص قسم التصميم الداخلي والتصميم الجرافيكي في جامعة بوكسهل قاموا بتنفيذ مشروع بالتعاون مع شركة ويست ألم لالثاث في مجمع األفنيوز‪ .‬وأوضحت مديرة‬ ‫قسم شئون الطلبة بكلية بوكسهل الكويت للبنات سمر الحموري أن الشركة وفرت ‪ 15‬طاولة للطالبات للعمل على إعادة تصميمها وتم تخصيص ريع المعرض لألعمال الخيرية‪.‬‬ ‫وأفادت الحموري بأن شركة ويست ألم وفرت حوالي ‪15‬‬ ‫طاولة لطالبات الكلية في تخصص الديكور والتصميم‬ ‫الداخلي حتى يعيدوا تصميمها بحيث تقوم كل طالبة‬ ‫بإعادة رسم الطاولة بالشكل الفني الذي تبتكره وبالمواد‬ ‫التي تريد استخدامها على إختالف أنواعها وألوانها‪ .‬وتم‬ ‫بيع الطاوالت في معرض بمجمع األفنيوز وعاد ريعهم‬ ‫للجمعيات الخيرية‪ .‬وأشادت الحموري بفكرة المشروع‬ ‫وتوجهت بالشكر لشركة “ويست الم” لهذا التعاون‬ ‫المميز وإدارة الكلية التي تحرص على مشاركة الطالبات‬ ‫في كل ما هو يحفزعلى التميز‪.‬‬ ‫وكشفت الحموري أن وفد من شركة ويست الم لألثاث‬ ‫قام بعدد من الزيارات للطالبات مما وفر لهن الدعم‬ ‫المعنوي مؤكدة‪ ‬أن الكلية حرصت على توفير كافة‬ ‫االمكانيات الممكنة للطالبات إلطالق العنان إلبداعاتهن‪.‬‬ ‫من الطالبات المشاركات الطالبة لوتس موسى من‬ ‫تخصص التصميم الداخلي‪ ،‬وأشارت “أعجبت جداً بفكرة‬ ‫إعادة تصميم الطاوالت حيث كان لنا حرية إختيار التصميم‬ ‫واأللوان دون أي تدخل من األساتذة مما فتح المجال لإلبداع‬ ‫واإلبتكار”‪ .‬وتوجهت بالشكر والتقدير لكلية بوكسهل‬ ‫الكويت للبنات التي وفرت قاعات لهن مفتوحة جميع أيام‬ ‫األسبوع وحتى في أيام العطل حتى نقوم بتنفيذ عملنا‬ ‫براحة تامة ودون أي عقوبات إو صعوبات‪.‬‬ ‫أما الطالبة سارة حطب تخصص إدارة االعمال قالت “رغم‬ ‫أن تخصصي إدارة األعمال ولكن لدي مواهب فنية وحس‬ ‫فني تمكنت من إظهاره من خالل المشاركة بمشروع‬ ‫الطاوالت”‪ .‬وأشادت حطب بفكرة المشروع التي تساهم‬ ‫في تعزيز الجانب اإلبداعي لديهن موجهة جزيل الشكر‬ ‫لشركة ويست ألم التي وفرت لهن كافة اإلمكانيات‬ ‫موضحة بأنها شاركت في المعرض بطاولتين قامت‬ ‫بإعادة تصميمهن عن طريق الرسم الجرافيتي وهو رسم‬ ‫متخصص ونادر‪.‬‬ ‫أما بالنسبة للطالبة جمانة الجليبي تخصص التصميم‬ ‫الجرافيكي “أبدت إعجابها بفكرة المعرض التي تتيح‬ ‫للطالبات فرصة التدريب العملي والحصول على تجربة‬ ‫حية من خالل إعادة تصميم طاولتها”‪ .‬ولفتت الجليبي‬ ‫أنها إستخدمت أنواع عديدة من الرسوم سابقا ولكنها‬ ‫المرة االولى التي ترسم فيها على طاولة وهي تجربة جديدة‬ ‫ومثيرة في ذات الوقت تنمي جوانب اإلبداع واإلبتكار لدى‬ ‫الطالبات وتتيح المجال إلبراز مهاراتهن ومواهبهن بحس‬ ‫فني إبداعي مميز‪.‬‬ ‫وما يميز كلية بوكسهل الكويت هو تشجيعها الدائم‬ ‫لطالباتها ودعمها المستمر بتلبية احتياجاتهن‬ ‫األكاديمية والقيادية وايض ًا لبناء شخصياتهن وصقل‬ ‫مواهبهن وتوظيف طاقتهن فيما هو مثمر ونافع‪ ،‬ويقع‬ ‫ذلك على عاتق مسؤولية الكلية لتقديم خدمات متميزة‬ ‫وذات جودة عاليه للطالبات تليق بمستواهن األكاديمي‬ ‫وترقي بمستوي الكلية‪.‬‬

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Student Life University Activities

AUK Women's Basketball Team Wins the UAAK Finals for the 4th Consecutive Year

The AUK Women’s Basketball team triumphed in the University Athletics Association of Kuwait (UAAK) finals. Playing in the finals opposite the Australian College of Kuwait (ACK), they earned the winning title with an impressive score of 29-19.

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This is the 4th year in which AUK has participated in this league, and was among several universities and colleges in Kuwait competing for the championship. Led by coach Wessam Mohammad, the team’s efforts did not go unnoticed as he praises their performance throughout the competition, “We approached all games with the same mentality as a final game, we got better all the way to winning the championship. Special thanks to Dean Hanan Muzaffar and Mr. Omar Mehdi for their great support; to all the fans who stood by our side throughout the tournament. And finally, thanks to all the players for their determination,

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desire and unselfish play.” The team displayed outstanding athleticism and drive throughout the season, and went undefeated in all their games.

AUK annually participates in the University Athletics Association in Kuwait (UAAK) a country-wide tournament for private universities. In addition AUK offers other intercollegiate athletics which allow studentathletes to compete locally and regionally against universities in the following sports: soccer, basketball, volleyball, tennis, table tennis, squash, and swimming.

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Student Diwaniya Free Space

Give Yourself a Chance

By Alaa Nasr

You are sometimes hard on yourself and you sometimes can’t stop the negativity from entering your mind. Don’t deny it, it happens to everyone. Let me share a story with you that happened to me recently and it taught me a life lesson, it taught me to “Give Myself A Chance”.

It was during a two-day event and I was assigned to be a host. I was asked to speak both English and Arabic.

This was going to be the first time that I host any type of event in Arabic so I was understandably nervous. I went on stage in front of 100 people and began speaking…

“What is this? You were really good in that Arabic part!” said one of the guys that I worked with right after I left the stage. I could quickly sense the sarcasm in his voice as he continued by saying that “people will probably never come to one of our events ever again!” Other people were a little easier on me as they said that I will probably be able to do better next time with a little more practice.

The important thing to mention here is that I am a perfectionist and I was extremely disappointed in myself. I packed my bag and left thinking that I am extremely bad at this and I needed to find a way out because there is no way I will be presenting again tomorrow! People probably had a very bad impression of me as well. With all of the negativity that was going through my head, there was a voice that stood most amongst the rest, “Alaa, you are not a quitter. You were put in this for a reason and you are able to make it happen.

Was it really that bad? Yes? Then train and prove yourself! Go up there tomorrow and show them that you’re good at this. Don’t prove anything to anyone, prove it to yourself” These words in my head became my fuel and the disappointment that I felt became my motivation.

I needed this negative energy because it activated this energy that was within me. Then it began. I was preparing for the next day and I even asked for people to give me any constructive criticism because it is the only way that I can progress.

With a big smile on his face, the same colleague that mocked me told me that I came out with a great speech.

Another person mentioned that it was a lot better than the day before. I felt extremely good because I could also sense the improvement and I was able to give myself a chance. From this experience, I learnt that it is very normal to make mistakes as long as you give yourself the chance to learn. Give yourself the chance to make things right again. You will never stop being hard on yourself but you should also give yourself a chance to be fair and positive. When you think that you can’t, turn it around and say “I can!”

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Hello, February!

What to Look Forward to

February is here as we have officially made it past the first month of the year and we prepare for a month that is full of events and celebration.

Adding in the fact that it’s quite a short month, there is only so much to pack into it!

Hala February Yes! This is an occasion that is available all month long as the shops start their major discounts and everyone gets to purchase many different things for themselves. The only hectic part of all this is trying to get through the crowds, who are all going out to do the same thing you are! Having said that, ensure you are well-prepared to see all your favorite clothes and accessories at unbelievable rates this February - We hope you’re all saved up!

National/ Liberation Day The streets are filled, the people are out, and the fun begins! The people of Kuwait celebrate their National and Liberation days as they go out in the streets with their decorated cars and loud music to simply have a great time! It’s not something that you really see everyday so even sitting back and watching will be quite the experience! If you are planning to be part of the celebration though, make sure to be safe and responsible! It’s not fun anymore once someone gets hurt and it’s not difficult to avoid that from happening.

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John F. Kennedy His Inspiring Words Still Live On

“My fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country…” is a quote made by John F. Kennedy as those words still live with us until this very day.

We grow up in a culture that ends up practically defining who we are. What makes us different is the way we are raised and the way we think about certain situations. President John F. Kennedy took that to a whole new level as he addressed the whole nation with one line sticking out among the rest.

“Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country…”

Many of us live our lives wondering what our country has done or will do for us. What we don’t focus on is what can we, as individuals, do for our country? The country that we are living in, whether we are from there or not, has done its job. It has given us a home, it has given us education and it has prepared us for the real world. There comes a time where we have to start giving back.

These inspiring words by JFK have opened the doors for many people. The doors that have been opened are in the minds of the people who heard these words as they realized that there is more that they can do for their country rather than settling for the “easier route”.

Even though JFK’s speech was directed towards the American nation, it is an example for all of us. It is a speech that should stick with us in our minds through our everyday life as we work hard and be determined to become people who will be remembered and leave our marks in this world.

Today, we are a civilization that aspires to do more than what is just expected of us. We have been able to reach heights that were unthinkable only a few years ago. What is even greater is that we have no intention of stopping anytime soon as the people of our generation are curious about what the future holds and therefore we work to achieve not only what is expected of us, but to also exceed it John F. Kennedy was a great and memorable leader who has achieved so much during his life. Now, we need to continue improving ourselves to become leaders of this generation and be able to make a difference in whatever shape or form. We need to be the change. We need to do more for our countries. We need to do more for our world.

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‫ديوانية الطلبة موضوع الشهر‬

''I Have a Dream'' Martin Luther King Jr.

Recognized as one of the most influential speakers of all time, Martin Luther King Jr. will forever be remembered for his words in “I Have a Dream” during the timeless speech that he made at the Lincoln Memorial on August 28, 1963.

“I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed — “We hold these truths to be self evident, that all men are created equal.”

I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.

This will be the day when all of God’s children will be able to sing with a new meaning “My country ’tis of thee, sweet land of liberty, of thee I sing. Land where my fathers died, land of the pilgrim’s pride, from every mountainside, let freedom ring.”

I have a dream today.”

On April 3, 1968, he told supporters, “I’ve seen the promised land. I may not get there with you.

But I want you to know tonight that we, as a people, will get to the promised land.” The next day, while standing on a balcony outside his room at the Lorraine Motel, Martin Luther King Jr. was struck by a sniper’s bullet. His death caused major riots amongst the whole country but it didn’t change the positive impacts that he has left there during his time.

Martin Luther King Jr.’s most acclaimed role in society has been his efforts in advancing the civil rights movement. He brought attention to a massive issue that was incredibly controversial and sensitive during that time as his take on nonviolence was crucial in his efforts, and assisted in gaining traction for the movement.

The presence that he had in our society made a huge impact on the African-American Civil Rights Movement both before and after his assassination. On top of his Nobel Peace Prize, King was awarded the Presidential Medal of

Freedom, the Congressional Gold Medal, and is one of only four non-presidents to be honored with a memorial, which is located in Washington D.C.’s National Park.

We are talking about a man who challenged a “norm” at that time and fought hard to make it change because he knew that it should not be this way anymore. He has seen that there was space for change while he also believed that the people can make the change. Martin Luther King Jr. was right and today we see a change that people only dreamed of not too long ago.

He was the voice and the people were the ones to take action. Things may not be perfect right now but the world is on the right track and King was a person who took charge during his time to motivate the change. What is your dream?

What changes would you like to see happen in the modern world? You can be the start to that change!

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Talent Competition

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Take a look at our two competing talents for this month, Abdulaziz and Asaad! To know more about them and watch their videos, make sure to check them out and vote on our website!

Tell us more about yourself My name is Abdulaziz Al-Enezi and I am currently a student at the American University of the Middle East (AUM). This is my final year and I am just working on raising my GPA so that I can be more prepared for the future.

What is your talent?

I play the guitar and it’s something that I absolutely love to do because it calms me and it’s a great hobby to have.

How did you develop your talent?

I started by playing chords and singing then, as I decided to go further, I read notes and developed my talent from there. It takes time but I am continuously improving.

What are your future plans?

I want to do my Masters and continue my education before coming back here and being a Professor at a university because I truly believe that we lack professors that can genuinely make a difference rather than just following the book.

Who supported your talent?

Everyone did and my friends were amazing throughout the whole time. Even when I was still in the beginning stages of playing, they kept pushing me and supporting me through it all.

Did you encounter any obstacles?

Reading notes was one of my main obstacles because it was very difficult for me. With time though I learnt how to and it has become a lot easier.

Any last words for the readers?

Follow what you love and work hard on it. We all have talents, we just have to figure out what it really is.

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Abdulaziz Al-Enezi

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

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

Any last words for the readers?

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

How did you develop your talent?

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

What are your future plans?

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

Who supported your talent?

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

Did you encounter any obstacles?

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

Asaad Al-Dajani

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The Local Scene

Startup Kuwait An initiative by the Global Center

Directed by the Global Center, Startup Kuwait is a private supported initiative which will include Kuwait University, Box Hill College Kuwait, American University of Kuwait, Australian College of Kuwait and Gulf University of Science & Technology. We sat with Dr. Redha Behbehani, the director of the Global Center, to know more about Startup Kuwait.

What is the Global Center?

The Global Center at the Kuwait University’s College of Business Administration was founded in 2007 to initiate and coordinate with private sector partners to create ways of offering programs for leadership development and, at the same time, to promote relationships with leading global business schools that would support the College of Business Administration’s teaching, research, case studies and its mission and vision. Since its inception, the Global Center has delivered over 140 executive educational seminars, reaching out to over 3,500 executives.

What is the Startup Kuwait program?

Startup Kuwait is one of many initiatives launched by the Global Center. Startup Kuwait’s aim is to enhance Kuwait’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, as a response to macro and micro economic challenges faced in Kuwait.

These include the need for a greater role in the economy for the private sector, and the governmental allocation of KD 2 billion to fund and support startup businesses.

Startup Kuwait was launched in November 2015. It was introduced to foster student leadership and entrepreneurship in partnership with colleges, universities, startup accelerators and civic groups in Kuwait and beyond. It is the first program of its kind in Kuwait – bringing world experts, entrepreneurs, investors and accelerators together to support Kuwait-born startups and entrepreneurs, and aims towards strengthening the entrepreneurship ecosystem.

The Startup Kuwait objective is to create feeder programs across Kuwait that provide a robust and growing pipeline of startups year-afteryear to investors and multiple accelerators, and to bring an entrepreneurial mindset to a broadswathe of Kuwaiti society - across economic sectors, age groups and social background.

Through student projects (and entrepreneur’s projects), training programs, and collaborating with other startups programs. Startup Kuwait hopes to inspire entrepreneurship and innovation across institutions and groups in Kuwait. In addition, Startup Kuwait plans to invite investors, experts and outside accelerators to supplement its programs in the region.

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Dr. Redha Behbehani

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Startup Kuwait focuses on supporting four areas in support of building ecosystem for entrepreneurs.

• Student and young professionals on idea generation > startup > value creation.

• The role of Academia in preparing the upcoming entrepreneurs.

• Faculty research, researchers to commercialization.

• Industry research to academic and to commercialization.

Which universities will participate in this?

Startup Kuwait’s first program is the “National Innovation and Entrepreneurship Challenge” (Startup Kuwait Competition), which has brought together 5 universities and colleges in Kuwait to participate in a business ideas competition during Spring 2016.

The Startup Kuwait Competition is an exciting new program that will provide training and support for innovative and entrepreneurial projects to be undertaken by the students of Box Hill College Kuwait, Australian College of Kuwait, Gulf University for Science & Technology, American University of Kuwait, and Kuwait University. Students will spend the spring semester learning about entrepreneurship (through non-credit curriculum) from faculty, Kuwaiti and regional entrepreneurs and experts from around the world. They will also spend time in the field testing and selling their new ideas, products and services with social impact.

Others in the immediate pipeline include Fall 2016 competition that is intended to expand the idea competition programs for students as well as for young professionals.

What is the schedule?

Startup Kuwait gives broad activities every month from December 2015 to June 2016.

Beside the mentioned activities – we have speakers from Kuwait, the region and the international entrepreneurial community who have gone through the journey of becoming entrepreneurs, accelerators, and have contributed to the building of their own ecosystem. Every month we have between 2 and 4 speakers – February, we have 6 speakers –with great experience in execution and delivery from Kuwait, Egypt, Boston (US), Berkeley (US), and Germany.

What activities should we expect?

• Creating the entrepreneurial educational platform and to direct entrepreneurs.

• Hosting workshops and talks by local and international speakers from the business and academic fields.

• Launching a semi-annual competition: “The National Innovation & Entrepreneurship Challenge”.

• Bridging and connecting to players in other entrepreneurial ecosystem.

A word from program directors leading the Startup Kuwait Competition initiative within their universities/colleges: Dr. Abdul Rahman M. Al-Taweel, Assistant Professor of Finance and Director of the Office of Student Training and Alumni, College of Business Administration, KU: “Our job at the Office of Student Training and Alumni (OSTA) is not limited to providing our students with the skills needed in today’s workplace but also introducing them to new ideas, helping them open their mind to new ventures and to the life of an entrepreneur.

OSTA will be supporting Startup Kuwait by providing our students and alumni with uniquely customized training programs that span the life of an entrepreneurial project. We are proud to be part of Startup Kuwait, the first competition of its kind in Kuwait that pits different schools against one another to “find that next Mark Zuckerberg”.

Mr. Nishith Acharya Former Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship for President Obama’s Administration” and Former Director of MIT Deshpande Center for Technological Innovation, Citizence “Startup Kuwait is an effort by many of the leading institutions, entrepreneurs and thinkers of Kuwait to build Kuwait’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. It brings together some of the best accelerators, university commercialization centers and entrepreneurs in the world to help Kuwait-based startups to launch. I am excited to work with Kuwaiti’s to make this area a global hub for innovation, entrepreneurship and leadership”.

Dr. Arezou Harraf, The Head of the department of business studies, Box Hill College Kuwait Box Hill College Kuwait is proud to take part in Startup Kuwait as we believe that among the best approaches to spur learning and innovation is to provide a platform for students to undertake projects and initiatives that involve complex tasks and that will inspire students to bring forth ingenuity. The Startup Kuwait competition is a perfect example of such a platform. Students participating in theStartup Kuwait competition are set to benefit greatly from their participation regardless of their decision to continue working on their ventures post competition or not, as the knowledge and experience gained throughout the project will help them in their future career paths and endeavors.

Dr. Sam Toglaw, Manager –Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center, School of Business, Australian College of Kuwait ACK Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center will serve as an active force in helping entrepreneurial students tap into the innovation ecosystem. It will create a climate of innovation and qualify entrepreneurs through education and training to commercialize their business concepts in a successful way.

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The Local Scene Artist of the Month

The Tum's From Local Performances to Opening for Akon!

All it took was a car ride for two university friends to realize their common passion towards music. It all happened four years ago when Fatima and Fatemah (AKA Tumz and Tumtum) met at University, and since then they came to embark on a journey that we all can’t help but admire. The duo known as The Tum’s continue to impress us and we could not help but sit down with them to discuss how they reached this point.

Here we see a fraction of the duo’s passion for the art of music. Individually, each caters to an aspect of music that unbeknownst to them at the time is what brought them together .

“I never realized that the song playing on the radio had really meaningful lyrics until Tumz pointed it out, while I kept emphasizing on the melody”… What was that day? It was the day where The Tum’s became a duet slowly making their way onto the big stage.

“I never sang in front of anyone. ever! Not even my closest childhood friends knew of my love for music” The Tum’s debuted at Bayt Lothan for AUK’s Alumni Reception as they were then introduced into the music scene in Kuwait. From then on they were able to find themselves on stage in Stockholm Sweden where they were one of the local artists chosen to open for the International Artist, Akon!

When asked to describe themselves they shared in common that the essence of their character cannot be limited to a single phrase or attributed to what they do but by the influence of their experiences, the people they surround themselves with, and the places they have been to. The joys and hardships that they go through make them the people that they are today and they translate that through their music. They were introduced to many of the classic artists through the earlier years of their lives, and throughout the years their influences have ranged from Fayrouz, ABBA, Aerosmith, Fat Freddy’s Drop to Daughter and The Weeknd.

The Tum’s elaborated on the lack of appreciation for the arts in Kuwait, “It is sometime difficult to find people who appreciate music. However, we are blessed to have been shown so much love and support by the people who approach us and give us positive feedback. That’s what drives us to perform publicly.”

Tumtum and Tumz do face some of their own personal challenges, with both women working full time jobs they continuously learn to balance their professional growth as well as strive to devote time and the right energy to their passion.

Photo Credit: Alaa Ahmed (@_aalaa)

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‫المشهد المحلي فنان الشهر‬

“If the connection is lost with the music and the people, and if it becomes about anything other than the music, that is when we stop…”

Their fuel is their connection with all the supporters and the people that are moved by their music. We see a bright future for The Tum’s and they have promised good things in store.

A Word From The Artists: Tumz: “Do something that connects with your soul because, no matter how it’s translated, it will always be good. It has to be something that you genuinely connect with in order for it to come out in the most beautiful way possible.”

TumTum: “It’s very easy to get caught up with your obligations and daily routine. Having a passion and knowing how to express and live it is crucial for your general well-being.

We’ve all been through many ups and downs and I’ve realized having passions in my life has grounded me and made me mentally and emotionally healthy. I won’t be where I am today without the people around me and it has made me optimistic to see what I am capable of. Find your passions and just go with it. Let them take you anywhere.”

Connect with THE TUM’s @TheTumsMusic tumsmusic@gmail.com

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The Local Scene

Artspace Introduce Yourself to Art

Artspace is a visionary concept in Kuwait, pioneered by a team dedicated to artistic expression. Every aspect of Artspace has been carefully curated to help you explore art as a personal talent, and shape your own artistic voice.

Whether at our art studio or through other artistic services, you are surrounded by a nurturing environment that celebrates artistic uniqueness. The result? You are guaranteed to take away a creative masterpiece with every Artspace encounter.

The first of its kind in Kuwait, we at Artspace work towards helping you embrace your potential as an artist. We believe that artistic voices have different channels of expression and can be guided towards inspirational outlets. For this purpose, we conduct daily workshops specifically designed to spark your creative voice, and mould it to your liking. Sign up for a session in acrylic, water-color based art, an origami or mosaic workshop, and partner with one of our in-house artists to complete your work with some guidance.

Artspace also understands that creativity is a fluid process. You cannot be confined by timings, schedule and the need to create. This is why our studio gives you the freedom to walk in and work on your art as you choose. You can work on a new piece that inspires you, or re-work an already existing piece of art, with or without the assistance of our in-house artisan team.

If you’re that unique spirit whose art and appetite are inspired together, stop by our studio café, and grab yourself a nibble or cup of brew while you work. The Artspace café serves up a selective menu of small meals, home-baked eats, sandwiches, cold concoctions and a warm selection of artisan coffees and teas. Nourish your body while you nourish your artistic soul, and feed your creative voice!

Each month, Artspace will show you how to make your own pieces with STUDENTALK Magazine! Look forward to finding ways in order to let out your inner artist…

Instagram: @artspaceq8

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‫المشهد المحلي‬

Artspace Pictorials Project Name: Stencil on Canvas Level: Beginner Duration: 1h-30mins What you will need for this project: • Canvas • 1 Medium brush, 1 big brush • Paint ( Acrylics or Watercolor) • Water Cup • Stencil Ruler (you can find it at any Stationary store)

Step 1: Dip your big brush in paint and start painting your canvas background with the color of your choice. You can either wait for it to dry ( usually takes about half an hour), or use your regular Hairdryer to dry your background.

Step 2: Grab your stencil ruler and start painting the first letter of your message using the medium brush. *Keep in mind how you would want to lay out your message on the canvas before starting.

Step 3: Continue stenciling your letters next to each other. *Keep in mind that you can get creative with colors, using different colors for each word.

Step 4:

Congratulations!

You are now an artist!

Now that you have stenciled your message on your canvas, all you need to do is sign your name wherever you want on the painting.

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The Local Scene Active Students

Fahad AlMusallam Competing at the Emirates Desert Championship!

Fahad AlMusallam has completed half of the 2015/16 racing season and is currently leading three out of four overall championship points: Kuwait, Bahrain,Qatar, and sitting in 3rd overall at the Emirates Desert Championship.

“It was a tough start for me this season, competing in the open desert’s of Dubai, clearing out huge jumps in Bahrain, battling against the top riders in Qatar, and making my way through Kuwait’s uprising rivals. Its has truly been one of the most challenging seasons so far.”

Going through whatever came up with AlMusallam during his main events was a struggle as well, such as mechanical issues and crashing out during practice sessions. Given the circumstances, AlMusallam stood strong and was able to complete his mission.

“I would like to thank my sponsors, Al Mal Investment, Yamaha, STUDENTALK, Concrete Gym, SMD Graphics, SEVENFRIDAY, and Quest Nutrition who supported me throughout all of the current ups and downs faced during this season.” www.Titanium22.com

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‫المشهد المحلي‬

Raise Your Words!

A Project by GUST students

Raise your words aims to build in Kuwait’s college students the willingness to speak openly against extremist violence on social media channels. They aim to power the silent majority, while emphasizing solidarity with the victims, common causes, shared values, and raising awareness of the threats from violent extremism.

Gulf University for Science and Technology (GUST) is one of 45 schools worldwide participating in the Peer to Peer (P2P): Challenging Extremism initiative. The program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, and facilitated by EdVenture Partners, tasks student teams to create digital media content in the form of an initiative, product, or tool that empowers networks of youth to counter the social media presence and effectiveness of violent extremists’ online messaging.

This platform is part of the project which goal is to facilitate informed and inclusive discussions to counter the narrative of violent extremism, whilst simultaneously promoting examples of other people or organizations speaking out and leading by their example against extreme violence all over the world.

Raise Your Words has organized many different events to bring students together and be able to understand the different things happening in the world. Furthermore, they showed the students that they have a voice too and that voice will be heard in one way or another.

Through the graffiti show, conferences, and promotional videos, they used these tools to reach the students and the people who had a voice that needed to be heard.

Good luck to the students as they visit Washington to present their project, and we wish to thank the US Embassy for organizing this event.

“Raise your words, not voice. It is rain that grows flowers, not thunder”

- Rumi

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Lifestyle Fashion for Him & Her

American Eagle Outfitters We're daydreaming about the latest collection from our friends at AEO...

FASHION For Him & Her

Spring is near, and all we want to do is drape ourselves in American Eagle Outfitters’ dreamy 70s inspired collection with laid back southwestern style and boho vibes. Check out our key picks for the season.

True Blue: We know a great color when we see it, and this season, it’s all about Indigo. You can never go wrong with denim on denim, so go tonal with Indigo washed jeans and a matching Baja print shirt, or mix it up with some sunny sea-meets-sand shades of blood orange, melted caramel and bohemian red.

Go with the Flow: Kimonos are the perfect cover up this season. The flowing designs flatter any silhouette and are so versatile! Layer it over a tank top with lace

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detailing, a feminine crochet dress, or pair it with your favourite pair of AEO denim.

Laid Back Denim: If there’s one thing we know and love, it’s denim. AEO jeans have a vast range of washes and fits to wear on or off campus, including Bleached, Destroyed, Crop, Flare, Vintage and High Rise. Don’t shy away from a new style - it’s what the new year welcomes. Up the style stakes and show us how you rock your denim: #AEOStyleME

‫أسلوب الحياة موضة له و لها‬

Spring Wanderlust This season, American Eagle Outfitters presents the art of clashing prints, from Baja to Nautical to Batik, because travelling in style means mixing it up and going with the flow. AEO has got you covered.

Waxing Lyrical: Guys, take note. Spring is all about the Batik print shirt, made with dyes and wax for a truly head-turning effect. In hues from warm reds to cool indigos, tuck the shirt into a pair of our bestselling slim straight jeans, or our crisp white Flex denim shorts. With Flex technology in our denim, you can jump, climb and run with maximum comfort and retention.

To complete the look - shield your eyes from the Middle Eastern sun with a pair of AEO shades.

Weekday Casual: Weekdays are busy, we know. So between juggling a packed social and academic schedule, only a relaxed look will do. Start with a basic tee and layer up with our Baja pullovers or performance hoodies. Inject Indigo blues with a denim jacket and a pair of our AEO denim. Easy. Now show us how you style it: #AEOStyleME Find us at: 1st Avenue - The Avenues, The Mall - The Avenues, Marina Mall

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‫‪Lifestyle Fashion for Him‬‬

‫دانهل‬

‫تكشف النقاب عن الحملة الترويجية الجديدة لمجموعة ربيع وصيف ‪2016‬‬

‫الموضة‬ ‫له‬

‫تجسد الحملة الترويجية لمجموعة ربيع وصيف ‪ 2016‬االحتفاء العصري بمدينة لندن وتكريم ًا لرجالها األنيقين‪ ،‬وللحب العميق الذي‬ ‫يحملونه للسيارات الكالسيكية‪ ،‬ولكل ما تمثله الشعارات الخالدة لعالمة “دانهل” ‪ dunhill‬عن األناقة الرجالية البريطانية‪.‬‬

‫التقط المصور الشهير بيتر ليندبيرغ بعدسته الصور الرائعة‬ ‫لهذه الحملة عند مبنى حدائق “إيتون سكوير” ‪Eaton‬‬ ‫‪ Square‬بمقاطعة بلجرافيا ‪ Belgravia‬التاريخية في لندن‪،‬‬ ‫حيث تعكس الشرفات البيضاء الناصعة للبناء بعض ًا من‬ ‫أروع التصاميم الهندسية لمدينة لندن‪.‬‬ ‫وتشتمل الحملة على قيم وتراث “دانهل” ‪ dunhill‬التي‬ ‫تعدّ العالمة الفاخرة الحقيقية الوحيدة لمدينة لندن‪ ،‬والتي‬ ‫المنمقة والحرفية‬ ‫يقترن اسمها عالمي ًا مع الخياطة‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫المتقنة والفاتنة‪.‬‬ ‫وتحتفي الحملة بالتصاميم المتفردة التي يقدمها‬ ‫الرجل البريطاني لخزانة المالبس الرسمية من خالل‬ ‫تلك األناقة البسيطة غير المتكلفة‪،‬مع االهتمام بأدق‬ ‫التفاصيلوالمتجسد في تصميم سترته ولمعان حذائه‪،‬‬ ‫والذي تنعكس شخصيته في أسلوب ربطة عنقه ومنديل‬ ‫الجيب األمامي للسترة‪.‬‬ ‫ويظهر األسلوب األمثل الرتداء المالبس غير الرسمية‬ ‫في عطلة نهاية األسبوع في انتقاء مالبس أنيقة‪ ،‬وتقوم‬ ‫الحملة في هذا السياق بتسليط الضوء على تراث قيادة‬ ‫السيارات العريق الذي يتمتع به رجل “دانهل” ‪dunhill‬‬ ‫أثناء تجواله في البلدة وفي الريف‪ ،‬حيث تكتمل صورته مع‬ ‫حقيبة “دوك” ‪ Duke‬الجلدية المتدلية على المقعد الخلفي‬ ‫في سيارة “أستون مارتن دي بي ‪Aston Martin DB4 ”4‬‬ ‫الخاصة به‪.‬‬ ‫يمكنكم االطالع على مقطع فيديو مدته دقيقة وراء‬ ‫الكواليس للحملة على الموقع اإللكتروني التالي‪:‬‬ ‫‪ ، dunhill.com‬وكذلك عن طريق صفحة “دانهل” ‪dunhill‬‬ ‫على موقع “يوتيوب” ‪.‬‬ ‫وتم إطالق الحملة الترويجية لمجموعة ربيع وصيف ‪2016‬‬ ‫عالمي ًا بتاريخ ‪ 4‬يناير بسلسلة من ست صور للحملة والتي‬ ‫ستعرض أيض ًا مجموعة نظارات فصل الربيع المقبل‪.‬‬

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‫أسلوب الحياة جمال‬

‫عيشي البهجة‬

‫مع باث & بودي وركس!‬

‫الجمال‬ ‫لها‬

‫باث & بودي وركس تقدم لك أكثر عطورها بهجة على االطالق‪ .‬العطر المفعم بالسعادة والبهجة عبارة عن مزيج مميز من الكلمنتين‬ ‫المتأللئ‪ ,‬المانجو الذهبي والياسمين البارد‪.‬‬

‫مغلف بطريقة مثألقة ليكون الهدية المثالية لمن تحب‬ ‫في هذا الموسم‪.‬‬ ‫درجات العطر‪:‬‬ ‫الدرجات العطر العالية‪ :‬الكلمنتين‪ ،‬البطيخ الشتوي‬ ‫و المانجو الذهبي‬ ‫درجات العطر المتوسطة‪ :‬زهر العسل المتفتح‪،‬‬ ‫الياسمين البارد‪.‬‬ ‫درجات العطر المنخفضة‪ :‬الكراميل بالحليب‪ ،‬الكهرمان‬ ‫الذهبي‪ ,‬السكر‪.‬‬

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Lifestyle Watches

Longines Symphonette When elegance and modernity come together

Watches

Longines is launching a new collection designed as a contemporary interpretation of the elegance so dear to the Swiss watch brand: Longines Symphonette. The unique oval shape of the cases, the sophisticated mesh of the bracelets and the refined dials of the different variations are like notes that come together in an impeccably controlled arrangement. The Longines Symphonette is the perfect adornment for women whose life is conceived as an eternal performance.

Since its inception, Longines has been attuned to the desires of its female customers. In line with its rich watchmaking history that has produced many legendary models worn by stylish women throughout the ages, the Swiss watch company presents a new collection for women who embrace modernity: Longines Symphonette. Resolutely contemporary, these designs will delight lovers of chic and trendy aesthetics while remaining true to the timeless elegance that characterises the winged hourglass brand.

The eminently feminine case sports an ellipse and sets the tone: this new range will thrill lovers of modern, bold watches. The brilliance of steel, gold and diamonds enhances the refinement of the dials, while the finely crafted bracelets add the finishing touch to the whole piece. An ode to twenty-first century

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women, the Longines Symphonette is designed for women who want to wear a contemporary yet elegant watch to shine in the spotlight of their evenings out.

Available in four sizes – XS, S, M and L – the oval steel and diamond-set steel cases of the Longines Symphonette house a quartz movement. The motherof-pearl hour circle comes with either diamond indexes or with inlaid Arabic numerals. The polished lacquered black dial is adorned with diamond indexes, while the silver-coloured flinquÊ dial features Roman numerals. Mounted on a black alligator strap or sophisticated steel mesh bracelet, these watches are water resistant to 3 bar. An exclusive rose gold version, available with or without a row of diamonds, sports a mother-of-pearl dial with diamond indexes or inlaid Roman numerals whose pink hands harmoniously match the case.

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Casio G-SHOCK Watches G-STEEL Series Introduces 'Layer Guard Structure'

Watches

Casio Computer Co., Ltd., recently announced that it released a series in the G-SHOCK line of shockresistant watches. The G-STEEL watches offer outstanding design flexibility thanks to the “layer guard structure,” which boasts a double-layer bezel combining resin and metal.

The recently released GST-S110 and GST-S100 watches feature different colors and materials in a single bezel for a new lineup characterized by accent colors and a three-dimensional feel.

The GST-S110 has a bezel made of metal in the upper layer, and resin in the lower layer.

This delivers the hard beauty of metal while retaining the impact absorption of resin.

Meanwhile, the bezel on the GST-S100 features shock-absorbent resin in an upper layer that is set in a lower layer of fine resin. This design highlights the tough look of resin.

Each model is available in three different color variations, allowing customers to enjoy different looks with the same tough construction.

Combining analog and digital displays, the face design offers excellent functionality and readability. With a hand-concealment function that temporarily moves the hands out of the way with just a touch of the button, the LCD can be fully visible at all times.

There are also double LED lights. One is found at the six o’clock position and illuminates the entire face, while the other is a backlight for the LCD. This ensures that all information is visible, even in the dark.

AL-BATEL GROUP (the new distributor of CASIO in Kuwait) was established in the 1908s as they continue to grow in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia and have opened in various locations under AL-BATEL TRADING. You can find them in: Marina Mall & Salem AlMubarak St. in Salmiya, Mubarakiya, Kuwait City, Souq Sharq, Avenues and Fahaheel.

Contact info: 2575 8866/ 2245 5733

G-SHOCK G-STEEL Specifications: Construction

Shock-resistant.

Performance

200-meter water resistance.

World Time

31 time zones (48 cities and Coordinated Universal Time), daylight saving on/off.

Stopwatch

1/100 second; measuring capacity: 59’59.99”; measuring modes: elapsed time, split time, 1st and 2nd place times.

Countdown Timer

Measuring unit: 1 second; countdown range: 100 minutes; countdown start time setting range: 1 second to 100 minutes (1-second increments, 1-minute increments).

Alarm

5 independent daily alarms.

Other Functions

Full auto-calendar; 12/24-hour format; battery level indicator; button operation tone on/off; full auto double LED backlight with afterglow: 1.5/3.0 seconds; hand-concealment function.

Power Source

Tough Solar power system (solar-charging system).

Continuous Operation

About 19 months with the power-saving function* ON after full charge. *Display shuts off after a certain period in a dark location

Size of Case

Approx. 59.1 × 52.4 × 16.1 mm.

Total Weight

Approx. 195g (GST-S110D/GST-S110BD) • Approx. 184g (GST-S100D) • Approx. 108g (GST-S110) • Approx. 97g (GST-S100G)

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Lifestyle Watches

Reverso 85 years of Surprises and Unexpected Revelations

Watches

Jaeger-LeCoultre loves to nurture the imagination and infuse expertise with boldness. The Reverso watch embodies this quest for the unexpected. A natural, intuitive touch swivels the case to disclose unsuspected treasures.

Reverso Classic COLLECTION The Reverso Classic watch has acquired iconic status that sets it apart while exuding a reassuringly seductive appeal. It is like a beloved face upon which one has gazed a thousand times, yetnever tires of contemplating.Its Art Deco inspiration, its geometrical case, its gadroons, its straight Arabic numerals, along with its minute track, all make light of passing years and fleeting fashions. Immune from whims and impervious to fluctuations, the Reverso Classic timepiecedraws its strength from the ideal relative proportions of the length and width of its case, corresponding to the Golden Ratio theory developed byancient philosophers and mathematicians.

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Available in small, medium and large sizes, the Reverso Classic models are a natural part of both men’s and women’s wardrobes.

More than mere accessories, they add signature touches to personal charisma and self-confidence. The subtly reworked lugs are slimmer and flow more smoothly over the wrist. Thecircular-grained motif on the carrier adds a subtle touch of refinement.

The black and white front dial shared by all models in the Reverso Classic collection is subtly textured, with a guillochĂŠ centre and a vertical-brushed exterior.

Above and beyond details that pay tribute to its classic identity codes, the Reverso features authentic technical content. This is expressed

through the choice of fitting a mechanical automatic movement in most models of the Reverso Classic collection, thereby meeting the demand for functionality and user friendliness.

While the Reverso is generally associated with a mechanical manually-wound movement, Jaeger-LeCoultre revels in cultivating a taste for challenges and has always striven to reconcile apparent opposites.

This includes combining horological complications with simple modes of operation, as well as uniting utility with beauty.

Developing an automatic movement tailored to the confines of the rectangular Reverso dial called upon the full range of talents within the Manufacture.

‫أسلوب الحياة ساعات‬

Reverso Classic The back of the Reverso Classic timepiece available in steel and in three different sizes provides the perfect space on which to give free rein to the imagination, such as through an engraving. One simple movement enables it to reveal what individuals wish to say about themselves, unless of course they prefer to keep it discreetly hidden inside the carrier.

Reverso Classic Large Duo The unexpected can also take the form of a dial indicating a second timezone on the steel or pink gold Classic Large Duo watch.

Capitalising on the principle of reversibility, the Manufacture has developed and crafted movements capable of driving indications displayed on two separate dials. This invention remains to date entirely exclusive to the Grande Maison.

A day/night indicator appears at 6 o’clock on the brushed, guilloché front dial, while the black dial on the back, bearing large stamped hour-markers and graced with “clous de Paris” hobnail finishing, displays “home time”instead of the traditional 12 o’clock numeral. The Jaeger-LeCoultreanchor symbol dominates this sunburst composition that makes a striking contrast with the linear nature of the front side. The second dial also springs another surprise by revealing in its centre the discreet yet tangible presence of the free-swinging oscillating weight.

Reverso Classic Duetto It is made to be admired, worn and made your own. Crafted in pink gold or steel, it flatters every wrist in its two sizes: small and medium.

With its two back and front dials and a double set of hands driven by a single movement, it radiates an enduringly seductive elegance. On the back, the deep black dial features an Art Deco style enhanced by two rows of diamonds that flirt with the night hours.

Reverso Tribute COLLECTION The inspiration behind the Reverso Tribute flows from the very heart of Jaeger-LeCoultre’s watchmaking expertise. Witness the Reverso Grande Complication watches: the Tourbillon and the Gyrotourbillon®, the latter belonging to the HybrisMechanica® collection that vividly reflects the inventiveness of the Maison.

This collection is clearly intended for a public of connoisseurs with a discerning vision of both its horological content and its aesthetic. Its different faces are inspired by original models that are an integral part of the Jaeger-LeCoultre heritage. They caused a

sensation when they were launched and have consistently inspired the Manufacture ever since. The “1931” spirit gives a vintage touch of a resolutely daring kind, since the watches of that period boldly flaunted chocolate brown, blue or even red dials that have become great favourites among collectors.

Alongside its generosity in terms of complications and innovations, the Reverso Tribute watch also stands out through the ideal proportions of its case, its colourful, lightly textured fine-grained dials, its Dauphine-type hands, its hand-applied hour-markers, as well as the ultimate touch of refinement conveyed through its sunray-finish carrier.

Driven by mechanical manually-wound movements, all Reverso Tribute models feature the Duo concept of two independent faces complete with a day/night indicator. A discreet trigger system serving to adjust the secondtimezone is seamlessly integrated into the case at 6 o’clock so as to preserve its smooth aesthetic lines.

Reverso Tribute Duo The Reverso Tribute Duo radiates a discreet yet distinctive presence. It adopts a decidedly contemporary attitude with its steel case and blue hour-markers. Its intermediate size expresses a sophisticated aesthetic.Its front dial is slightly grained to achieve the subtle depth effect immediately recognised by connoisseurs. It is enlivened by a distinctive small seconds display. Swivelling the case reveals another dial, embodying a more daring facet of its personality. The colour blue chimes with the identity codes of the Reverso, setting a differenttempo that is both richer and stronger.

Reverso Tribute Calendar The more complex Reverso Tribute Calendar watch provides a perfectly balanced representation of the Manufacture’s expertise. On one side it displays a traditional function, a complete calendar, and on the other the exclusive Reverso Duo function. The graphic narrative on the front exudes intense sophistication epitomised in the hammered moon-phase display. This captivating moonphase is echoed in perfect symmetry on the back with an opulently staged day/ night indicator. It is topped with a tiny triangle enabling easy reading. Anthracite predominates on the guilloché dial with its “clous de Paris” hobnail finish, making a perfect match with the elegant pink gold of the case. Connoisseurs are bound to single out this Reverso Tribute Calendar watch driven by Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 853.

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Lifestyle Watches

Officine Panerai LUMINOR 8 DAYS SET

Watches

Officine Panerai continues looking into its own past to relate fascinating new stories to its enthusiastic collectors. A new Luminor 8 Days Set – available in only 500 examples – contains two watches inspired by models created in the pre-Vendôme era, that is, that stage in the history of the brand running from 1993, the year of the first collection made for the public, and 1997, the year in which Panerai was acquired by Vendôme, part of the Richemont Group. In those years, a very small number of watch was produced and they quickly became highly sought after in the collectors’ market.

Notably, in 1996 Panerai made a few small series of watches commissioned by Sylvester Stallone.

The new Luminor 8 Days Set takes two models originally created for the American actor: a Luminor Black Seal, here presented for the first time in a left-handed version, and a Luminor Daylight with an original, extremely rare white dial with blue markers and numerals. The two watches are supplied in a box inspired by those used for vintage Luminor watches, made of pear wood with a teak base and containing a model of the human torpedo (Siluro a Lenta Corsa – slow speed torpedo), together with a rare publication about the military equipment of the special forces of the Royal Italian Navy, in which Panerai watches and instruments appear.

The Luminor Black Seal Left-Handed 8 Days is the version with the winding crown and the lever device protecting it on the left side of the case of the historic Luminor Black Seal. The tradition of making watches for left-handers had already been started by Panerai in the 1940s, when some models were made in this way to enable the watches to be worn on a

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frogman’s right wrist, while the compass and depth gauge were worn on the left.

The Luminor Case, 44 mm in diameter, is made of stainless steel coated with DLC (DiamondLike Carbon), The Luminor Daylight 8 Days, the other watch in the Luminor 8 Days Set, is the reproduction of a model of 1996 of which only a very few examples exist. The striking detail of the historic example, faithfully reproduced in the new model, is the white dial – as in the Daylight models of the time – on which, unusually, all the markers and the hands are an intense blue colour. It is likely that this version was replaced after the delivery of the first prototypes, so the few surviving examples have become extremely rare. The hands, including the small seconds hand at 9 o’clock, are blue, as are the large markers indicating the hours. In this model the case 44 mm in diameter is made of AISI 316L stainless steel with a polished finish, as is the winderprotecting device placed traditionally on the right side. In keeping with the dial the strap is blue alligator, and the steel tongue buckle is sewn-in, as in the vintage models.

The Luminor case of both watches of the Luminor 8 Days Set (PAM00786) is closed by a screw back, engraved with the words “Officine Panerai Firenze” and the OP logo, and each of them has a hand-wound movement with a power reserve of at least eight days, stored in two spring barrels connected in series.

The P.5000 calibre, entirely made in the Panerai Manufacture in Neuchâtel, recalls many of the “historic” characteristics of the calibres used in the watches at the time – such as the hand winding and the long power reserve – but it meets the standards of contemporary high quality watchmaking in the purest Panerai style, the structure of the movement being remarkably strong with its large bridges protecting the mechanism and the balance bridge with twin supports.

Both watches are water-resistant to 30 bar (equivalent to a depth of about 300 metres) and the special box in which they are supplied also includes a spare strap for each model and a screwdriver.

‫أسلوب الحياة ساعات‬

Certina - DS Action & F. A. Lange Watchmaking Excellence Award 2015

Watches

Equipped with a three-row brushed stainless-steel bracelet, the new DS Action is an impressive timepiece.

Its broad bezel, oversized indices and skeletonised hands make reading the time a quick and easy task under all conditions. Those sporty attributes are enhanced by the uncompromising accuracy of its cuttingedge PrecidriveTM movement. The DS Action’s bold dial comes in a variety of different colours, black, blue or green, to match the preferences of every watch lover—gent or lady.

The brushed 316L stainless-steel case of the new, Precidrive-equipped CERTINA DS Action is slightly oversized at 41 mm, to ensure a comfortable fit on both masculine andfeminine wrists.Its broad, polished unidirectional bezel wears large, highly-visible numerals, as well as Superluminova markings around the first quadrant, from 12 to 3 o’clock.

Behind a sapphire crystal treated with anti-reflective coating on both faces, the black dial carries a date window conveniently placed at 3 o’clock.

Additional Superluminova has been applied to the skeletonised HM hands, red-tipped central second hand, large dots at each five-minute mark and inside the bold triangular indices at 12, 6 and 9 o’clock, to ensure optimal underwater readability.

For the sixth time now, A. Lange & Söhne has awarded an achievement prize to an up-and-coming watchmaker. For the second time in a row, the prize of 10,000 Euros goes to Finland.

The entry of this year’s winner: calendar-week display

by Reima Koivukoski On 7 December, the founding day of Lange Uhren GmbH, the “F. A. Lange Watchmaking Excellence Award” for the year 2015 was presented in Dresden.

Reima Koivukoski (23), a student of Kelloseppäkoulu – the Finnish School of Watchmaking – received the prize of 10,000 Euros for his design of a calendarweek display that also emulates the axial tilt of the Earth. He accepted the prize from Lange CEO Wilhelm Schmid and company founder Walter Lange at an international press event in Dresden’s Albertinum gallery.

The multiple safety features and famous DS Concept (Double Security) assembly make the DS Action especially well-suited to demanding environments.

A screw-on case back, as well as a protected screw-in crown inscribed with the letters “DS”, allow a very high level of protection. The timepiece is waterresistant up to a pressure of 30 bar (300 m) and the presence of the historical CERTINA turtle logo on its case back is a faithful reminder of the DS Action’s outstanding quality and reliability.

Other versions of the DS Action are available to suit different tastes. A three-row stainless-steel bracelet version, another in full titanium, and a model with a rubber strap, all three of which are equipped with the same twin-push-button buckle with diver extension, for highest safety.

the originality of the idea, its technical functionality, the quality of craftsmanship and aesthetical aspects.

Reima Koivukoski’s design impressed the jury for its creative approach, technical complexity and attention to detail, both in construction and highquality workmanship. “His work reflects a style of his own, a sense of aesthetics and ergonomics as well as the courage to modify the architecture of the movement”, explained the jury in its statement. The fact that Koivukoski’s work displays the axial tilt of the Earth in relation to the Sun impressed the jury.

This truly unique feature was inspired by Finland’s geographic position, which is characterised by the contrast between winter darkness and the white nights of summer.

The assignment of this year’s competition was to create and craft a calendar-week display. Eight aspiring watchmakers from five countries qualified to compete for the prize. They spent a few days at the manufactory in May, during which they were acquainted with the assignment in detail.

A jury consisting of five experts assessed the entries at the end of November. In addition to company founder Walter Lange and Anthony de Haas, Director of Product Development at Lange, the jury members included specialised journalists Gisbert L. Brunner and Peter Braun as well as Peter Plassmeyer, the director of the Royal Cabinet of Mathematical and Physical Instruments in Dresden. The panel assessed

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ZUtA Pocket Printer Portable Printing Has Arrived!

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During the past few years, we have seen printers significantly decrease in size but it was never as small as the ZUtA Pocket Printer! Let’s take a look at just how convenient this new gadget is.

• 10.2 CM in diameter • Prints approximately 1.1 pages per minute • One ink cartridge is able to print over 100 pages • Can print through WiFi from tablets, smartphones, laptops and PC’s • Prints on any standard size of paper • The print quality: 300dpi • Can be charged through Micro USB • Battery Run Time: One hour (60 pages)

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This is something that everyone will probably want to get their hands on whether it is for educational or professional purposes and it will be available for everyone to have by May. With that said, the Pocket Printer is now available for pre-order for an extremely affordable price!

Make sure you’re able to get your hands on one of the most exciting technologies right now before it’s too late!

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Prizm The Music Brain

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Before explaining what the Prizm actually is and what it does, I feel as though it is very safe to make an assumption here: The Prizm will be your best friend at home. Why? Well, let’s take a look at the reasons behind it!

If you want to use Prizm to play music, you just have to press the play button and that’s it. Prizm will stream music directly from Spotify, Deezer and SoundCloud based on your favorite genres and tracks. You don’t have to launch anything on your phone or computer. It’s like a physical Pandora-like service for your home.

Prizm will also detect who is in the room using the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth signals from your phone. If there is someone around as well, the Prizm will adapt the track list to find music that suits the both of you. You can either like a track or you can skip it as it will make Prizm

learn more about your tastes over time. If you’re sitting across the room, there will be an optional mobile application to control Prizm.

Along with your likes and dislikes to calibrate your taste, Prizm will also help you discover new music by adding songs that you “like” to your music library.

Furthermore, you can also manually adjust any settings and tell Prizm what you want. If it’s playing Jazz while you’re studying and you would rather it play Classical Music in those instances, all you have to do is tell it!

The mobile application has buttons for all kinds of different settings and can just serve as a remote control for Prizm if you are feeling a little too lazy to walk over to it and press the needed buttons.

What more are you waiting for? Make your way and order your Prizm!

“It’s basically a Tinder for music.” said co-founder Olivier Roberdet

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Huawei Mate 8 Over 100 Huawei customers attend in a competition-filled event

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In an event held in Kuwait, Huawei Consumer Business Group – Middle East launched its flagship smartphone, the Mate 8, giving over 100 Huawei customers a live presentation of the smartphone experience that is designed for today’s on-the-go professionals, suiting their lifestyle and business needs thanks to its significantly enhanced efficiency and battery life.

The Mate 8 smartphone received 16 awards during the annual Consumer Electronic Show (CES) 2016 held in Las Vegas at the beginning of the month. Awards included the IDC 20152016 Global Top Brands award, the Engadget Best Mobile Device award, the TechRadar Best Smart Phone award, the Android Authority Best of CES 2016 award, and the Android Central Top Pick CES award.

Huawei’s Kuwait Consumer Business Group, Country Manager, Mr. Jim Zhu, said during the event: “The Mate 8 delivers a device that meets the needs of a new style of business. The Mate 8 is without a doubt the ultimate highend smartphone which outperforms existing smartphones, which is a success that was clearly recognized at the largest electronics show, the CES.” Designed for Performance and Efficiency With new groundbreaking hardware, the Mate 8 is the first smartphone to run the Kirin 950 chipset, with CPU boosting power up 100 percent, GPU performance up 125 percent, and power efficiency up 70 percent compared to the Kirin 925. The device’s architecture balances energy efficiency with high-end performance.

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The Mate 8 delivers industry-leading power efficiency offering over two days of normal usage thanks to its 4000mAh high-density battery. With rapid charging, the phone is also able to charge a day’s worth of power in just 30 minutes.

Built for Productivity Running on Huawei’s EMUI 4.0, based on Android Marshmallow 6.0, the Huawei Mate 8 offers hundreds of user experience improvements, including a built-in automatic defragmentation service that continues optimizing system performance. Additionally, the Mate 8 features a split-screen mode that enables enhanced multitasking between apps.

Smart and Secure The Huawei Mate 8 introduces a new generation of fingerprint security with enhanced protection technology. The circular fingerprint sensor improves the effective identification area and provides a higher level of protection for users.

The new sensor design also increases the unlock speed by 100%.

Stunning Photography The Mate 8 adopts the revolutionary all-new

Sony 16MP IMX298 which increases the sensor size by 23 percent for breathtaking images.

The device also features an 8MP front camera with a new beauty algorithm for taking the perfect selfie.

Additionally, the Mate 8 provides document readjustment camera mode, which automatically straightens images that are captured at an angle for better viewing.

Efficient Conferencing The Huawei Mate 8 features “Super HandsFree 3.0” technology that enables hands-free operations in a variety of environments. Users can enjoy crisp and clear conversations from up to 3 meters away.

Beautifully crafted The Mate 8 features a refined, elegant design that highlights its beautiful 6-inch high contrast display. With a leading 83% screen-to-body ratio, the phone is able to stay sleek and compact without sacrificing a large display.

The Huawei 8 will initially be available in four elegant colors: champagne gold, moonlight silver, space gray and mocha brown.

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Ford Tripling Size of Autonomous Vehicle Development Fleet

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Ford is tripling its fleet of fully autonomous Fusion Hybrid test vehicles – making it the largest in the automotive industry – and will use a new generation of cutting-edge sensor technology as the company further accelerates its autonomous vehicle development plans.

This year, Ford will add an additional 20 Fusion Hybrid autonomous vehicles, bringing the company’s autonomous fleet to about 30 vehicles being tested on roads in California, Arizona and Michigan.

“Using the most advanced technology and expanding our test fleet are clear signs of our commitment to make autonomous vehicles available for millions of people – not just the elite,” said Raj Nair, Ford executive vice president, Global Product Development, and chief technical officer. “With more autonomous vehicles on the road, we are accelerating the development of software algorithms that serve to make our vehicles even smarter.”

Building on more than a decade of Ford’s autonomous vehicle research, this expansion is a key element of Ford Smart Mobility – the plan to take Ford to the next level in connectivity, mobility, autonomous vehicles, the customer experience and data and analytics.

The newest vehicles are on Ford’s thirdgeneration autonomous vehicle development platform, built using Fusion Hybrid sedans, similar to the second-generation platform.

Ford recently announced its fully autonomous cars will take to the streets of California this year. The company already tests autonomous vehicles at its proving grounds, as well as on public roads in Michigan. Ford also was the first automaker to test a fully autonomous vehicle at Mcity – a 32-acre, full-scale simulated real-world urban environment at the University of Michigan.

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Jumbo Travel Barcelona, Spain

Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia, is a Mediterranean and cosmopolitan city with Roman remains, medieval quarters and the most beautiful examples of 20th century Modernism and avant-garde.

It is no surprise that emblematic constructions by the Catalan architects Antoni Gaudí and Lluís Doménechi Montaner have been declared World Heritage Sites by the UNESCO. The city’s origins are Roman, and its long history and economic dynamism have made Barcelona a cultural city, which can be seen in the historic-artistic heritage and the promotion of the most innovative artistic trends. A wide cultural program will take visitors to museums, exhibitions, open-air sculptures… and many concerts, plays and dances.

Popular culture also has its manifestations in this city, which still conserves its most cherished traditions, like the fiestas of La Mercè or the festivities in the neighborhoods of Gràcia, Sants and Poblenou. These are all exceptional opportunities for getting to know the city’s more festive side. Tradition and modernity can

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also be seen in its innovative and imaginative gastronomy, based on fresh garden produce, fresh fish, a wide variety of sausages and olive oil. Traditional handmade cakes and pastries and sparkling wines are some of the other highlights in this brief overview of Barcelona’s gastronomic culture.

Strolling around the streets of Barcelona will bring surprises at every turn. Pedestrian streets in the old quarter, green spaces, and a splendid seafront with a range of modern facilities are a reflection of its multi-faceted character. Barcelona has cleverly succeeded in embracing its past without forgetting its commitment to the future. The city is endowed with some exceptional infrastructures which are in demand as venues for seminars, symposia and international events. Its exceptional transport connections, the Mediterranean

climate and the multitude of attractions for visitors make Barcelona one of the world’s leading business cities. Business parks and exhibition and conference centers host a wide range of initiatives.

Visitors coming to Barcelona for pleasure or on business can also enjoy the city’s Mediterranean character, which can so clearly be seen on the Barcelona coast. The city also has lovely urban beaches, marine resorts, and golf courses on the seashore. Nature lovers will not have to go far to explore the mountains in the Cordillera Litoral range and the Catalan Pyrenees.

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2016 Film Fiesta!

What to Watch in 2016

Many of us movie lovers have been anxiously waiting for 2016 as some of the greatest movies will be coming out during this year. Now that we are here, it’s time to prepare ourselves for some highly-anticipated and mind-blowing films. Here are ten movies that you should watch when they come out!

The 5th Wave (Release date: February): This Sci-Fi/Action movie focuses on four waves of increasingly deadly alien attacks that have left most of Earth decimated. It’s a must-watch for everyone, even if you’re not one who likes alien movies!

Deadpool (Release date – February): Featuring Ryan Reynolds, this is a movie that concentrates on a former Special Forces operative turned mercenary that is subjected to a rogue experiment that leaves him with accelerated healing powers and adopts the alter ego Deadpool.

Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice (Release Date: March): This is one of the most highly-anticipated movies of the year and it comes out in March!! Fearing the actions of Superman is left unchecked, Batman takes on Superman, while the world wrestles with what kind of a hero it really needs. With Batman and Superman fighting each other, a new threat Doomsday is created by Lex Luthor. It’s up to Superman and Batman to set aside their differences along with Wonder Woman to stop Lex Luthor and Doomsday from destroying Metropolis.

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Captain America: Civil War (Release date – April): Imagine a war between Captain America and Iron Man; who would win?! Well, your imagination doesn’t have to wait for too long as political interference in the Avengers’ activities causes a rift between former allies Captain America and Iron Man in “Civil War”!

Money Monster (Release date – May): This thriller features the much-loved George Clooney as he’s a bombastic TV personality whose popular financial network show has made him the money wiz of Wall Street.

But after he hawks a high tech stock that mysteriously crashes, an irate investor takes Gates, his crew, and his ace producer Patty Fenn hostage live on air. Unfolding in real time, Gates and Fenn must find a way to keep themselves alive while simultaneously uncovering the truth behind a tangle of big money lies.

The Conjuring 2 (Release date – June): Have you seen “The Conjuring”? Well, make sure you do soon as part two will be coming out in June! Lorraine and Ed Warren travel to north London to help a single mother raising four children alone in a house plagued by malicious spirits.

Finding Dory (Release date – June): This sequel to “Finding Nemo” is as adorable and family-friendly as the first! The friendly-butforgetful blue tang fish reunites with her loved ones, and everyone learns a few things about the true meaning of family along the way.

Independence Day: Resurgence (Release date – June): Do you remember the first “Independence Day” featuring Will Smith? Well, the sequel is coming out in June as it is Two decades after the first Independence Day invasion and Earth is faced with a new extra-Solar threat. But will mankind’s new space defenses be enough?

This time, it features Liam Hemsworth!

Suicide Squad (Release date – August): Another highly-anticipated movie this year is “Suicide Squad”! A secret government agency recruits imprisoned super-villains to execute dangerous black ops missions in exchange for clemency.

Assassin’s Creed (Release date – December): The extremely popular game is going to be a movie! When Callum explores the memories of his ancestor Aguilar and gains the skills of a Master Assassin, he discovers he is a descendant of the secret Assassins society.

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2016 TV Shows Add them to Your List!

Do you want to add to your ever-growing list of shows? Well, you will have to either way as we look at some great TV Shows coming out during 2016! Get yourself up-to-date with everything else to leave space for the new additions!

Legends of Tomorrow In the year 2166, the immortal villain Vandal Savage is on the verge of his final victory – total chaos and the utter destruction of humanity. As the world crumbles, the Time Master Rip Hunter takes matters into his own hands; he travels 150 years into the past to assemble a carefully selected team of heroes and rogues to stop him. Hunter has chosen what seems like an illmatched group: billionaire inventor Ray Palmer who has created an exo-suit with the power to shrink him to miniscule size, as the Atom; Sara Lance the White Canary, a trained assassin; Professor Martin Stein and Jefferson “Jax” Jackson who together form the meta-human Firestorm; Leonard Snart known as Captain Cold, and his partner Mick Rory AKA Heat Wave, a pair of career criminals; and Kendra Saunders and Carter Hall AKA Hawkgirl and Hawkman.

Together this unlikely group will attempt to stop one of the most formidable villains of all time, while they must learn how to not only be a team, but heroes as well.

11.22.63 A mini-series that features James Franco, this TV Show focuses on a High school teacher Jake Epping travels back in time to prevent the assassination of President John F. Kennedy - but

his mission is threatened by Lee Harvey Oswald, falling in love, and the past itself, which doesn’t want to be changed.

Rush Hour Yes, you read that right! The movie has now been turned into a TV Show, even though it will be featuring different actors than the loved duo Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker! TV show based on the action-comedy ‘Rush Hour’ films about an L.A. cop who teams up with a detective from Hong Kong. It’s the same background with a new twist, definitely one to keep your eyes on!

Westworld This is another TV Show that was once a movie and this show seems to be quite promising. It is a series inspired by the 1973 film of the same title directed by Michael Crichton about a futuristic theme park populated by artificial beings.

Colony Set in the near future, Colony centers on a family headed up by Holloway and Callies who must make difficult decisions as they balance staying together with trying to survive. They live in L.A., which has been occupied by a force of outside intruders. While some people have chosen to collaborate with the authorities and benefit

from the new order, others have rebelled and suffer the consequences.

Outcast From the creator of ‘The Walking Dead’, this TV Show is a horror that focuses on a young man who searches for answers as to why he’s been suffering from supernatural possessions his entire life. One thing is for sure: This is not a show for the weak-hearted!

Preacher Looking at things a little differently that the norm, this is a show which concentrates on a preacher who enlists the help of a vampire after a supernatural event that occurred at his church.

The Get Down Set in the late 1970’s, this TV show follows a rag tag group of teenager who run wild in the streets of the Bronx. It’s set a time that many may not be too familiar with now and is definitely a must-watch!

The Ranch One of the most highly-anticipated TV Shows coming out, ‘The Ranch’ features Ashton Kutcher as he is the son of a Colorado rancher who returns home from a semi-pro football career in order to run the family business.

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Netflix Giving ''Boredom'' a new meaning!

We all know what Netflix is and we all have heard so much about it in the past. Yet, when it came to watching TV Shows and movies, we all had to resort to various options. Well, now Netflix has officially arrived in Kuwait and it gives boredom a new meaning!

Of course, in order to watch Netflix, you will need to subscribe to one of their packages.

With that said, becoming a member only takes a couple minutes and it’s definitely worth it! Their packages are either:

There are all shows that have been released

by Netflix and, of course, there are many more. They also have other shows that many of us have grown up watching such as “That 70’s Show” and “The IT Crowd”.

2.5KD/Month – Watch on one screen at a time in standard definition.

3KD/Month – Watch on two screens at a time in high-definition.

3.5KD/Month – Watch on four screens at a time in either high-definition or Ultra high-definition.

All of these alone would be enough for many of us to make plans to just sit at home and enjoy the TV with a nice bucket of popcorn!

The prices are extremely reasonable and it opens a world of movies and TV Shows that you can enjoy at anytime. Even though they don’t have updated seasons of certain TV Shows, they offer some great classics while also keeping up-to-date with all the shows that are released by Netflix. Here are some shows that you should be watching that they have released: Marvel’s Jessica Jones Narcos Making A Murderer Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt Daredevil

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Furthermore, Netflix offers a bunch of different movies and stand-up-comedies! All of their movies are separated into various sections so, no matter what it is that you want to watch, you will find something for sure. It also gives us some amazing old movies that we have forgotten about so it’s great to rewatch many of them as well. Some of the movies offered are: The Godfather Good Burger Rush Hour The Bucket List Due Date There are many, many more of course and there is more than enough to keep you on your seat all month long!

If you still haven’t subscribed to Netflix, do it now and have it with you wherever you go! You can watch it on your PC, Laptop, Smartphones, or Tablets whenever you are able to! Netflix can be with you at all points during the day.

Have you subscribed to Netflix and cancelled your weekend plans yet?! If not, what are you waiting for?

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I Love Social Media!

Now, Imagine a Life Without it...

Social Media has become a necessity in the modern world as most of us cannot even go through a day without checking the latest developments on the channels that we are a part of. For a lot of us, it has become unthinkable to have a world without social media but I ask this: Where would we be without it right now?!

First of all, it’s important to know what qualifies as social media. Here is a quick list of some of the mostly used channels: • Facebook • Twitter • Snapchat • Twitter • Google+ • Vine • Whatsapp • Instagram Taking a look at only this list, it’s already becoming difficult to imagine a time without all this. Social media has altered the way that we think and communicate while it also massively changed the way that we do business! It has enabled us to connect to many people across the world without much effort. Without that level of connectivity, it’s harder to make new friends and keep in touch with previous acquaintances.

In many ways, social media has made us lazier as people. Believe it or not, there was a time when everyone woke up in the morning and opened

their doors to pick up the latest newspapers in order to read through the latest developments.

Now, we pick up our smart-phones and look through everything on the RSS Feeds! It’s very convenient, of course, but it has definitely made us lazy.

To think of how we would be today without the introduction of social media is extremely difficult because it has reached a point where many of us are forced to deal with it on a daily basis. It has become part of the work environment and there are so many incredible uses for it! With that said, businesses survived before it and people communicated and kept relationships alive before it as well. The difference? Effort.

It took work and effort for people to communicate as a simple text message would suffice. They meet up somewhere, have a coffee together, and talk. Haven’t you realized that when you go out with your best friend, it’s sometimes difficult to find topics to talk about?

The reason behind it is because you have

already talked to them about it on Whatsapp at some point! The importance of face-to-face communication has lessened drastically and social media is to blame.

Give yourself a test: Go through three days without checking any social media channels and see how your life is different. Try meeting up with people and reading the newspaper! Try something new everyday. It will be difficult but it’s important to know how your life would be without the use of social media the whole time.

Are you expected to completely stop using social media? Of course not! It’s vital that you use it now because of how the world is.

With that said, it’s equally important to know when to use it. Know yourself and how you are without social media so that, when you are back to using it, it is only when needed.

Life without social media now is impossible and that’s fine as long as you are able to use it responsibly and know how you are able to move forward with it while not forgetting the world around you.

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Hola Zidane!

The Student Becomes the Teacher

Rafael Benitez has been sacked by Real Madrid on January 4 as he was immediately replaced by Zinedine Zidane, which caused excitement from the supporters but it also caused a little bit of nerves as well to see such a massive idol take the hot seat.

Zinedine Zidane has taken over now in his first top flight managerial job as the fans and the players seem unbelievably excited at the new appointment. Zidane will want to instill his ideas to the squad and will want to make sure that they are able to play attractive attacking football while also bearing in mind that they will all need to play their part when it comes to defending. It has only been a month since he was named head coach so he will definitely need some more time yet here is what we can expect:

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Spirit Zidane is an idol to Real Madrid and he knows exactly what it takes to put on their shirt. Therefore, he will do his very best to make the players feel the same way because once they play with passion, anything is possible.

Organization This is arguably the most important part of it all as Zinedine Zidane will need to bring an organized midfield to Real Madrid as soon as possible. It was very difficult to see that happening with Benitez in charge and that was one of the major reasons that lead to his downfall. The new French manager will now have to change that as soon as possible in order to make the team work again.

Quick attacks Zidane knows the potential that the team has and he will want to take more advantage of it. Instead of trying to defend a one-goal lead, for example, he will keep on attacking so that he doesn’t take any unnecessary risks later on in the game.

With Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo part of his attacking lineup, the speed that they have will be integral for quick counter attacks in order to cause as much damage as possible to the opponents The locker room Any Real Madrid fan will know that if you keep the players happy in the background, you will usually be okay. Jose Mourinho and Rafael Benitez both failed in making that happen and the great thing about that is Zidane saw it all first-hand pretty much. He also witnessed Carlo Ancelotti as manager as the Italian kept them all happy and was able to come out with the UEFA Champions League trophy at the end of the season.

The bigger personalities Real Madrid is a team that come with their own baggage as they boast names such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale, James Rodriguez, and many more major names in the world of football. Zidane knows all about being a world-class player at the club and therefore he will know exactly how to deal with it all.

The fans Keep the fans happy and entertained. That in itself is a massive task for a manager since the Real Madrid fans are known for being extremely judgmental and will take any opportunity to voice their discontent if the time comes. Zidane will need to keep them happy through winning games and attractive football. The fans want to be entertained at any cost and the Frenchman will have to deliver!

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Lionel Messi Cementing his Name in the History Books

Lionel Messi won the Ballon d’Or for the fifth time in his professional career as he has officially made history as the first ever player to win it this many times. Cristiano Ronaldo was in second place as Neymar was in third.

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In a day where everyone was anxiously watching all the latest developments in the Ballon d’Or, which began with a press-conference, Lionel Messi sat alongside his opponents of the night (Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar) as he answered questions. All three finalists were asked different questions throughout the conference as Ronaldo admitted that he would ask for Messi’s left-foot if he can choose anything to have from the then four-time Ballon d’Or winner. It really has been a miraculous year for the Argentinean…

Lionel Messi has mesmerized many of us with

his magical performances for Barcelona and Argentina and, in 2015, he was able to take it to another level. The Argentinean has always been in competition with his main rival, Cristiano Ronaldo, but there was no comparison this year as it ended with one clear winner.

Messi was the scorer of 48 goals in all competitions over the course of the calendar year and, during the 2014/15 season, he was La Liga’s second-highest scorer with 43 goals and leading assist provider with 21. He was also the joint leading scorer with 10 goals along with Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar and assist

supplier (6) in that term’s UEFA Champions League. He also picked up a silver medal at the Copa America, which was held in Chile.

In regards to the breakdown of the votes, Lionel Messi got 41% of the votes while Cristiano Ronaldo got 28% and Neymar came out with 8%.

Just when you think that there is no more improvement for the Argentinean, he keeps on proving you wrong! It will be extremely exciting to see what Messi has in store for us in 2016 and he has started off quite strong in the first month. What can’t the Barcelona star do?!

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News Top Music Charts

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Entertainment Celebrities

Kanye West Named GQ's Most Stylish Man of 2015

We now enter a new year and it was Kanye West who had the last word of 2015 as he was named the Most Stylish Man of the Year by GQ.

Kanye west is known for his music but has more recently gone into the fashion industry with a bang! He brought his Yeezy Season 2 clothing line to New York Fashion Week in September then accepted the “Shoe of the Year Award” for his Adidas Yeezy Boost sneaker at the Footwear News Achievement Awards afterwards. The artist has no intention of stopping now though as he continues to show that he is able to dominate anything that he works on!

“His elevated, athletic-inspired aesthetic is part of the reason the athleisure look hit critical mass this year. Plus, West’s own wardrobe is studied, tracked, and blogged about with an amount of fervor usually reserved for female stars (like the rapper/designer’s own headlinegrabbing wife).

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From Haider Ackermann velvet bomber jackets to Balmain blazers, ripped Acne jeans to his beloved Bottega Veneta Chelsea boots, every piece West wears sparks a discussion on the current state of menswear”. This was the explanation given behind choosing him as the most stylish man of the year.

It is also important to keep in mind that Kanye West won the same award in 2014 so it seems as though he is only going up from here in regards to fashion. As for his music, well, things don’t seem to go as well as they usually do to say the least…

It will definitely be interesting to see what else he comes up with during 2016 so make sure that you are able to keep a close eye on Mr. Kanye West!

‫تسلية المشاهير‬

‫اخبار المشاهير‬ ‫سبب اعتزال ساندي الفن‬ ‫كشفت التقارير الصحية للمغنية المصرية ساندي التي‬ ‫اعتزلت الغناء مؤخراً‪ ،‬عن معاناتها من مشاكل في أحبالها‬ ‫الصوتية‪ ،‬ومن التهابات مزمنة في المعدة والمريء‪.‬‬ ‫وكانت ساندي قد أعلنت اعتزال الغناء ولم تخف إصابتها‬ ‫بالمرض بسبب الضغوط النفسية التي تعرضت لها‬ ‫مؤخراً حيث سبق وقالت كتبت في بيان اعتزالها “قررت أنا‬ ‫ساندي عادل أحمد حسين االعتزال من هذه المهنة التي‬ ‫أدت إلى مرضي بسبب الضغوط النفسية التي أتعرّض لها‪،‬‬ ‫ولن أتراجع عن هذا القرار وأطلب من اهلل المغفرة عن أي‬ ‫ذنب ارتكبته بسبب هذه المهنة”‪.‬‬ ‫أن المغ ّنية‬ ‫وعلى الرغم من قصر مشوارها الفني‪ ،‬إال ّ‬ ‫والممثلة ساندي كانت مع كل أغنية تطرحها تصنع‬ ‫حولها حالة من الجدل‪ ،‬تقابلها اتهامات باعتمادها على‬ ‫المالبس الجريئة لفت ًا لألنظار‪ .‬وفور إعالن الخبر سارع‬ ‫الملحن تامر علي إلى تهنئتها وإهدائها تذكرة حج داعم ًا‬ ‫قرارها باالعتزال ومؤيداً له‪ .‬وكان من المفترض أن تعد‬ ‫ساندي أللبوم جديد إال إنه بقرارها هذا فإن األلبوم لن‬ ‫يخرج للنور‪.‬‬ ‫الصبي الثالث لمكسيم خليل‬ ‫بعد مرور ‪ 11‬عام ًا على زواج الفنان السوري مكسيم خليل‬ ‫من الفنانة سوسن أرشيد‪ ،‬أعلن مكسيم على حسابه في‬ ‫ً‬ ‫صورة‬ ‫فيسبوك أنه وزوجته بانتظار مولود جديد‪ ،‬ونشر‬ ‫تجمعه بسوسن عبر حسابه‪ ،‬وع ّلق على الصورة قائ ً‬ ‫ال‪:‬‬ ‫“وهي سوسن صارت بالخامس والصبي الثالث عالطريق”‪.‬‬ ‫بأن الصبي األول لمكسيم وهو هاني من زوجته‬ ‫علم ًا ّ‬ ‫األولى الفنانة يارا خليل‪ ،‬أما الثاني جاد فهو ابن سوسن‬ ‫أن مكسيم دوم ًا‬ ‫ومكسيم الوحيد‪ .‬ومن الجدير بالذكر ّ‬ ‫ما يعبر عن محبته لسوسن وامتنانه لها عبر المواقع‬ ‫االجتماعية‪ ،‬وعلى الصعيد الفني صرح خليل بأنه انتهى من‬ ‫تصوير الجزء الثالث من مسلسل “أهل الغرام” الذي القى‬ ‫ً‬ ‫ً‬ ‫وأن الجزء الثالث سيكون‬ ‫شعبية‬ ‫كبيرة في جزأيه األولين‪ّ ،‬‬ ‫من تأليف الفنان إياد أبو الشامات‪ ،‬وإخراج حاتم علي ‪.‬‬

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Red Bull Can You Make It? University Students - Apply now for the adventure of a lifetime!

Red Bull Can You Make It? is an epic journey featuring 165 student teams from more than 50 countries around the globe, traveling across Europe using Red Bull as their only currency. Get the journey started: leverage your charm and strategy, excite your followers… and celebrate your triumph in one of the continent’s most spectacular destinations!

If you are a university student with an up-for-anything attitude and a sense of daring, this is your call to action – because now is the time to apply for Red Bull Can You Make It? 2016. This competition isn’t about being first to the finish, it’s all about the journey: teams will have to cover more than 1,000 kilometers/miles in one week before reaching the final destination, using nothing but Red Bull cans as currency. The application period opens on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 and concludes on Sunday, February 14, 2016.

On April 12, 2016, the 165 selected teams will depart from one of the five Starting Points in Europe – Barcelona, Florence, Berlin, Edinburgh or Prague.

Each team will hand over their cash, cards and personal phones and have one week to make it to adazzling destination, exchanging cans of Red Bull for everything they need on the journey – food, a place to sleep, transportation to the next location and other adventures that make the experience truly epic.

If you’re one of them, you’ll create your own path by visiting Checkpoints in European cities (where you will be tasked with Body &Mind Challenges), completing as many tasks of an Adventure List as you can, and posting photos and videos that build support among your (no doubt) passionate followers. Score is based on the Checkpoint Challenges, Adventure List tasks and Social Following achieved.

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Can cans really get a humble team of university students across a continent? They can. In the last Red Bull Can You Make It? back in 2014, 100 teams managed to live the experiences of their dreams, from getting tickets to a Champions League match to catching a ride on a private jet.

Here’s how to apply: Gather a team of three friends.

You’ll each need to be a current university student.

Then, create a one-minute-long video explaining why your team should be chosen and submit it at no later than www.redbullcanyoumakeit.com February 14, 2016.

Be sure to share your love of adventure, your smarts, your sense of humor – all the attributes that make you stand out as the perfect choice to master Europe with nothing more than cans of Red Bull and your irresistible charm.

Then gather support, because the teams that receive the most votes from each country will become finalists! After the voting period ends, a panel of judges will select the winners from those finalists.

They will then be invited to fly into one of the five Starting Points in Europe to begin their adventure, which will take them far from home, but bring them closer together. Your chance to be one of those teams starts today.

Tissot Opens New Times Square Boutique Just in Time for the Holidays

The Times Square Boutique will be the first to launch the new Tissot PRC 200 NBA Special Edition Watch as part of Tissot’s new role as Official Timekeeper of the NBA. Additionally, the Tissot Times Square boutique will unveil special collections for Tissot Official Team Partners, including the Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat, New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs.

The Times Square Boutique adds to Tissot’s significant presence in New York. The brand has been the Official Timepiece of Madison Square Garden since 2012, and the Official Timekeeper of the New York Knicks since last month.

“Tissot opened its third New York Boutique in Time Square just in time for the holiday season,” said François Thiébaud, Tissot President. “Times Square is one of the world’s most iconic destinations, and Tissot will now make it an even more desirable location for tourists and New Yorkers alike.”

Talent Competition

Talent Competition Winner January's Artist

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 Noura Zaher and I am 20 years old. I am a second year Graphic Design major at AUK. I’m a very bubbly person who likes to spend time with my friends. I love helping others and being there for my friends. I enjoy watching anime and movies, and playing video games and sports. I also love reading novels and drawing.

Any last words for the readers?

Take your time to be at your best and don’t let anyone bring you down. Always appreciate your talent and practice it, however small, big or unusual it is. Try to get inspired by others’ work and appreciate them. Never compare yourself to others or get discouraged, because each person is special in their own way and style.

What is your talent?

I simply love drawing. I mostly draw realism, but I love drawing anime and cartoons as well. I have the ability to draw portraits of real people.I also love creating my own characters.

I am skilled at using pencils and color pencils.

How did you develop your talent?

Since I was about 4 years old, I drew every day to improve myself. In school, art classes helped me a bit to understand artistic techniques, shading and anatomy. I developed my own recognizable drawing style then. I also drew comics for a while. I like to go for hard drawings that would give me a challenge and make me learn something new. I kept practicing through high school, creating my own characters or using references, as well as drawing people and still-life. Graphic Design helped me learn digital art, as I learned the basics of the design software. I found it easy to apply my drawing style digitally and I learned digital art quickly.

What are your future plans?

I plan to work with color pencils and digital art on my live portraits and see how they turn out!

As for the work field, I am hoping to take my master’s degree after college. However, I do not know what the future holds as I like to live in the moment. I will let life surprise me.

Who supported your talent?

All my family and friends motivate me to achieve my best and pursue my passion. I am thankful to them for encouraging me and making me feel special.

Did you encounter any obstacles?

I think any artist experiences art blocks at times.

However I do not think I experienced anything major because I think drawing shouldn’t pressure me, but rather a way to enjoy my time.

I just practice and take my time to get better.

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The Winner for January 2016 Talent Competition: Noura Zaher

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Entertainment Horoscopes

Horoscopes Your Ambitions According to Your Horoscope

Celebrity Birthdays: Aquarius Man: The Aquarius man is liberal and very independent. He is also extremely creative and is able to come out with solutions that many haven’t thought of before. He is also someone who will always choose helping others over helping himself and that is what makes him one of a kind!

Cristiano Ronaldo

Jennifer Aniston

Ed Sheeran

Aquarius Woman: One of the biggest mistakes that you can do is trying to pin down an Aquarius woman. She is someone who is in need of her freedom and that is what makes her the person that she is. She comes with power that most people dream of, which is what makes her such a determined person in the world.

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 will be a rather difficult month for you but you will have to do everything in your power to get through it as best you can.

Things will eventually fall into place for you but you just need to give it the time that it needs.

Put all your eggs in one basket to get the best result. There will be a few tricky situations that come your way and it would be best to deal with them all at once rather than trying to tackle everything one-by-one.

This is a relatively quiet month for you so take the opportunity and try to focus on things that you haven’t had time for before.

Begin that project that was pending or try to make the most of your relaxed month!

Take a step back and try to look at the bigger picture. Everything seems as though they are out of place right now but it isn’t impossible for you to deal with it all. Concentrate on what is important and work your way from there.

This is an amazing and bright experience for you so soak it all in! Take charge of everything and make your mark. Try to get as many things done as possible while you still have this energy before it gets more difficult later on.

A fruitful and exciting month awaits you and it will be obvious from the beginning. Take this chance to excel in your work and let the energy you have guide you in whatever path you decide to take from here onwards.

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Don’t be too surprised if things seem a little bit uncertain for you at the moment. With that said, keep in mind that it is also a good time for you to solve any of the pending problems that you have while also taking time to relax when you can.

Do not expect major victories as this will be an ambiguous month for you. Take everything one step at a time and try to deal with the problems as they pass. Focus on the important things in order to make it all work out.

Expect this month to be a successful one as you embark on any new journeys. You have always been a very confident person and you will need to continue that during this time. Use your capabilities to make things work.

Even though this will be a very successful month for you, do not expect it to immediately result in any major developments. Keep working hard and, sooner or later, you will be able to get to your desired goal.

This is a wonderful month and therefore make sure that you’re able to make the most of it. Use all the resources that you have at your disposal to make sure that you work to the maximum potential and things will work in the end.

It is a very manageable month for you and it’s important to keep that in mind as things will seem too difficult to handle at times. You will be able to get through it and gain some important lessons in the end as well if you manage it all correctly.

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