StudenTalk #176 - March 2016

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Issue 176 - March 2016 - Complimentary Copy

ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS: Unleash your creativity

S U HO Y R SE T TS A LE W C O & EO T ST Y G LE G E S |F T RA R O O PH M N M A E IC R C H FR S 7 23 EE

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Dear Students, This month’s theme is self-worth – a very fluid notion.

How can one assess his self-worth without undermining or over exaggerating?

Does our self-worth come from people’s perception of us, or from our own checklist of achievements?

And should self-worth be based only on achievements?

What about our values and stands in life and all the good deeds we are doing?

And what about the bad deeds we have committed....?

Should they shackle us or should we consider them a result of human frailty that we are all subject to?

When you want to know how much you weigh, you go to the scale.

But when you want to know how much you are worth, where do you go to???

SELF-worth...I guess you’ll have to go to the SELF That self that keeps evolving, That keeps assessing and reassessing, That keeps adjusting and self-correcting along the way.

One thing is for sure though, lose the balance of your self-worth, and you have lost your balance in life.

Dear students, may you always know your worth, and may you always live up to it.

Till next issue,

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Cover Story

What can a Creative Mind do with a Can of Red Bull?

Are you interested in sculpting, painting, photography, dress, music, movie, or digital illustration? Now, you can show it to the world and make your creativity known‌ With just a can of Red Bull! Following the success of Red Bull Art of Can in 2001, the event is back this year and will be giving the talents in Kuwait the chance to go with inspiration to newer heights.

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‫قصة الغالف‬

A NATIONWIDE HUNT FOR CREATIVITY To make things just a little more creative, there will be a new category which is introduced for the first time: Digital displayed art. The physical piece of art should include the actual Red Bull can as the primary material in the final work. However, the digital displayed art is a work of art that can be displayed on a screen and should include a digital version of the Red Bull can in the final piece.

Red Bull will accept anything in the form of an animation, a digital short film, stop motion, or GIF. The Red Bull Art of Can offers a platform for everyone, regardless of age, who aims to explore his or her creative talent. Artists, students, grandparents and all those in between are invited to submit their works of art. The Red Bull Art of Can is a true expression of one’s imagination, with little or no restrictions placed on the budding artist.

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Cover Story

Your primary material/inspiration must be a Red Bull can, but you will need to add plenty of imagination and creativity. Make a sculpture, a picture, a 3D model, a mobile, digital illustration or a piece of modern art, but make it beautiful, colorful, clever or amusing.

The project will culminate in a premium art exhibition, where the selected pieces will be displayed and the top three pieces awarded prizes. The judges will select the winners who will be announced on the opening night of the exhibition.

The citizens and, more specifically, the students in Kuwait now have a great platform to show their creativity with no limits! What can you do with just a can of Red Bull? After looking at some of the past submissions, you will be pleasantly surprised to see what many others have been able to come up with in the past.

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‫قصة الغالف‬

A BIT OF HISTORY The art of creating masterpieces out of Red Bull cans started back in 1999. Exhibitions have been held all around the globe from Europe to New Zealand. Countries like Austria, Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, South Africa, Singapore, USA, UAE, Kuwait and many more. This year, Red Bull Art of Can will be taking place in Kuwait only.

Be bold and get inspired. Take a look at what others have done – visit www.redbullartofcan.com/gallery Now, it is your turn to show what you are capable of and STUDENTALK knows that there are some exceptionally talented people among us. This is your time to shine!

WHEN TO APPLY? The application phase starts on 1st of March and extends to 6 weeks until 16th of April. Later on, the selection of the artworks take place by 25th of May 2016 and June 6th will be the opening of the Exhibition Premiere followed by a two week exhibition open to the public. Applications can be submitted online by registering at www.redbull.com/artofcankw or through calling the hotline: +965 6640 6020.

The closing date for receipt of the finalized works of art is 16th of April 2016. The organizers will afterwards shortlist the entrants qualified to participate in “The Art of Can” exhibition based on creativity, theme and final presentation.

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Students Said Polls

WE ASKED

In your opinion, what does the majority of people in Kuwait take into consideration when evaluating a human being? (Pick 3)

A) Nationality/ Race B) Gender C) Financial status D) Educational status

E) Achievements F) Power G) Beauty H) Intellect

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15%

A

D

20%

10%

E

10%

F

G

15%

5%

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YOU VOTED Abdulaziz Al-Bader ACK Management

C

15%

10%

Ahmad Koujan GUST Accounting

Fares Ellabban AUK Management

Abdulrahman Qamhiya GUST Finance

Fawzia Juza ACK Business Management

Fares Benmattih ACK Management

Yousef Al-Awadhi ACK Business Management

Ahmad Al-Bahar GUST TV & Radio

Ali Kakouli AUM Accounting

Abdullah Safi ACK Management

Abdullah AlMass ACK Mechanical Engineering

@abdulaziz_albader

Ahmed Ifsisi AUK Marketing @ifsisii

Abdullah Blooshi ACK Business Managemet

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@aboodsafi

Fahad Abdulfattah AUK Marketing & Management

Mohammed Alharoun Kuwait University Aarchitecture

@bo_fhedan

@m_alharoun

Ahmad Al-Sulaiman KU Architecture

Amr Abuzaid AUK Electrical Engineering

Yousef Al-Mulla KU Architecture

@ahalenzi_

@amrabuzaid

@ucfalmulla

Sahar Bassam GUST English Education

Mohammed Ghanayem AUM Computer Engineering

Noura Al-Shammari AUK Graphic Design

Abdullah Abdulrahman AUK Graphic design

Mohammed Al-Salem KU Architecture

Nadeem Mahrous AUK Marketing

@moh_ibrahim_s

@nadeem_mahrous

‫كالم الطلبة استطالع رأي‬

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

Mahmoud Fakhouri GUST TV & Radio

Firas Al-Akeel ACK Management

Ahmad Abdo AUK Business

Farah Hilal AUK Comm Med

Ali Al-Mutawa KU Undecided

Bandar Khaled KU Undecided

Naser Al-Ajmi AUM Accounting

Erjaib Abu-Erjaib ACK Business Management

Jasmine Fattal GUST Marketing

Mohammed Al-Saeed AUK Business

Dana Alshayji GUST Accounting

Zaki Hassan ACK Business Management

Mshari Al-Arfaj GUST Computer Science

Hamad Al-Mezyan AUM Engineering

Hasan Almuwail AUM Accounting

Ali Almuwail AUM Accounting

Yousif Al-Jeerah ACK Electrical Engineering

Fahad ACK Civil Engineering

Ahmad Salman AUM Industrial Engineering

Mohammad Eidan GUST PR

Yousef GUST MIS

Fekry El-Sayed ACK Mechanical Engineering

Jawad ACK Engineering

Mansour Al-Saleh AUM Accounting

Salem ACK Civil Engineering

Salem Qassem ACK Mechanical Engineering

Khaled Moustafa AUK Marketing & Management

Abdulrahman Al-Mutawa AUM Accounting

Ahmad GUST Accounting

Eissa Binhajji ACK Marketing @ebinhajji

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Students Said Polls

WE ASKED How do you evaluate the worth of a human being?

YOU SAID

Nadeem Ghader AUK Accounting

Abdulrahman Ben Essa AUK Undecided

Adnan Al-Hau ACK Business Management

Essam Al-Asaad KU Finance

Bader Al Saeed AUK Accounting

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

There are many different aspects to this but I think culture is one of the most important.

I feel confidence plays a major role in how a human being is.

The choices that you make in life end up defining who you are to a certain extent.

Fawaz Al-Marta ACK Engineering

Ahmad Abdo AUK Business

Muhannad Al-Wazzan AUK Graphic Design

Omar Abdul Khalek ACK Aviation

Arwa Amine GUST Business

There are so many ways to evaluate a human being and focusing on one aspect won’t be enough.

Culture, nationality, choices, financials, and so many other things need to be evaluated first.

Culture and their surroundings mostly.

I think that culture plays a massive impact and how a person was raised.

@nag64

People are influenced mostly by their surroundings so it all depends on how they are able to get through it.

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@wazzanmw

A persons personality and how they treat others is one of the most important parts of a human.

‫كالم الطلبة استطالع رأي‬

Nawaf Mohammad ACK Engineering

Mohammad Abbas ACK Business

Mohammad Abbas ACK Business

Shahrukh Ali ACK Oil & Gas

Abdullah Al-Hashash AUM Finance

Who a person is should be evaluated by first looking at the smaller parts that make up a human being.

The way that they act and think around strangers could show how good or bad a person it.

The way that they act and think around strangers could show how good or bad a person it.

The culture that they were surrounded by is vital to making a person who they are.

The way that they were raised.

Natalie Abu Nassar AUK Comm & Media

Adnan Koja ACK Aviation

Nader Ghamlouche AUK Business

Mohammed Al-Hussaini AUK Communications

Clea Roche AUK Finance

Culture and the people that they grow up with really affects a human being.

The choices people make and the way they were brought up.

The way they treat others.

@alhussaini66

@clea_cr

Their cultural and social influences are major aspects that define who a person is.

The way they were raised and how they treat the other people around them.

Yasmin Al-Torgoman AUK IR

Hussam Helmy AUK English Literature

Mohammed Yassine AUK Finance & Marketing

Mohammad Ghader KU Architecture

Ali Al-Hazeem KU Petroleum Engineering

Culture and the experiences someone goes through.

So many components come together when evaluating a human such as where they are and their choices in life.

Mostly the way they were raised and how they treat others.

@m_ghader

A persons surroundings and how they act when around others.

@khudair23

The way someone is raised is a major influence on who they become.

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This Month’s Spotlight

Self-Worth The Value of One's Natural State

Self-worth is defined as “the sense of one’s own value or worth as a person”. It is a term commonly used to show the value of an individual within themselves.

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Self-worth is less about measuring yourself based on external actions and more about valuing your worth as a person. It is more focused on who you are rather than what you do. Many people tend to measure themselves based on external factors, which therefore leads them to think less of themselves. People who base their self-worth on external factors usually go through higher levels of anger, stress, and also have more relationship conflicts as well. This is simply because they judge themselves based on what others think, which leads them to have more problems within themselves.

any negative comments coming your way sometimes. There will always be a person who tries to bring you down and this is where your self-worth is called into action.

You should always be confident in who you are and what you are able to bring to the table without giving others the chance to make you think any differently.

We have all received negative comments either about how we look or who we are and it has gotten to us, even if some of the things that were said have no truth behind them. You could be a great person in so many aspects but there is no stopping

Yes! But how?

Being able to understand and fully acknowledge your self-worth will alter how you treat others and help you deal with various day-to-day situations. The question that arises here is; is it possible for someone to build their self-worth?

Everyone has an inner critic and that is the first thing that you have to change. You need to stop comparing yourself to others and accept the fact that you are different.

Everyone has their own qualities that make them who they are and you need to accept that not everything said about you is true.

We can challenge the inner critic and begin to see ourselves for who we really are, rather than taking on its negative point of view about ourselves. We can differentiate from the ways we were seen by others and begin to understand and appreciate our own feelings, thoughts, desires and values.

A true sense of self-worth can also be encouraged by practicing self-compassion.

Self-compassion is the practice of treating yourself with the same kindness and compassion as you would treat someone you consider to be a close friend. Here, you should focus on the COAL attitude, which is to be Curious, Open, Accepting, and Loving toward yourself and your experiences.

There are three different steps to practicing self-compassion:

‫في هذا العدد تسليط الضوء‬

We cannot think of being acceptable to others until we have first proven acceptable to ourselves.

- Malcolm X

• Acknowledge and notice your suffering • Be kind and caring in response to suffering • Remember that imperfection is part of the human experience

any of the activities or interests that you personally find meaningful to you in order to pursue them and build a positive feeling of self-worth.

Adding meaning to your schedule by taking part in activities that you feel are important is another great way to build self-worth.

Helping others, for example, offers a huge boost to your sense of self-worth.

Volunteering in different activities have shown that it makes people feel better about themselves knowing that they are able to make a difference in someone else’s life. All of us can find meaning in many different ways so you need to think about

Understand the power of attitude to yourself. How you speak about yourself and how you feel about yourself are extremely important in building your own self-worth.

There is a very fine line here between humility and being egocentric. Finding the middle ground here will be difficult but the rewards are unimaginable.

Acting on your own principles is vital when measuring your self-worth. Be a person of

your word and knowing that you are able to stay true to your own principles, we will add more importance to our self-worth. When your actions don’t end up matching your words, you tend to me more vulnerable to attacks from your inner critic.

There are many different ways to measure self-worth. It is extremely crucial to know that you value yourself as a person, rather than allowing others to do it for you.

Further, external factors should not affect how you think of yourself or the way you define your abilities. Everyday is a new beginning and today we will begin with a new outlook on what our self-worth is to us.

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Student Life University Activities

The AUK Liberation Village Celebrating Kuwait with the IRC

As you hear the sound of prominent music playing in the background, walking into the American University of Kuwait directly put a smile on the faces of the students as they are surrounded by booths and live events keeping them entertained.

To celebrate the National and Liberation Days, the International Relations Club at AUK organized the Liberation Village in order to celebrate the heritage of Kuwait, while taking a break on campus.

Vendors displayed their various products, while other booths had delicious meals and desserts that students were able to enjoy throughout the day.

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The IRC were also able to organize a number of lectures, which concentrated on Kuwait’s National and Liberation Days as the attendees were able to get a blast from the past with many guests speaking in detail about what happened during the invasion in 1990.

Furthermore, we witnessed a great “Kout Tournament” between the students as many

took part in a traditional Kuwaiti card game to show just how good they really are!

Music, booths, lectures, and other events made the AUK Liberation Village of 2016 one to remember for the university, the organizers, the students, and even visitors who had the chance to witness everything that was happening.

‫‪Student Life University Activities‬‬

‫كلية بوكسهل الكويت‬

‫تشارك في الحلقة النقاشية من تنظيم وزراة التربية‬

‫وتابعت الحديث عن البرامج التدريبية وهي مطلوبة من الخريجات‬ ‫كمكمل للبرنامج األكاديمي ليتم تخريجهن‪ .‬تناولت الحلقة‬ ‫النقاشية العديد من المواضيع التي تعنى أيضا بالتخصصات الفنية‬ ‫ونظرة المجتمع لها كشهادة أقل من الشهادات األكاديمية األخرى‬ ‫بينما يعاني سوق العمل من قلة الخريجات في هذه المجاالت‪.‬‬

‫شاركت كلية بوكسهل الكويت في‪ ‬حلقة نقاشية بعنوان‬ ‫“أهمية التعليم المهني والفني في دولة الكويت “ من تنظيم وزارة‬ ‫التربية والتي تناولت مواضيع عن طرق تطوير التعليم الثانوي‬ ‫المهني ‪ ،‬ومعوقات تطبيق المسار الثانوي وغيره من المواضيع‬ ‫التي تخص التحديات التي يواجهها طلبة الثانوية إلختيار التخصص‬ ‫المناسب والذي يتالئم مع ميوله األكاديمية ‪ .‬وقد شاركت فيها‬ ‫عضو هيئة التدريس في قسم الفنون التطبيقية األستاذة عبير‬ ‫العجمي متحدثة عن التخصصات التي توفرها الكلية من إدارة‬ ‫أعمال ‪ ،‬تسويق‪ ،‬وخدمات مصرفية بنوك وركزت على تخصصي‬ ‫الديكور والتصميم الداخلي والتصميم الجرافيكي والتي تنفرد كلية‬ ‫بوكسهل الكويت في تقديمها‪ ،‬وقد خرجت الكلية أكثر من ‪300‬‬ ‫طالبة‪ ‬في هذين التخصصين ‪ ،‬وتكلمت عن تجارب الطالبات مع‬ ‫سوق العمل الكويتي وكيف إستفدن من شهادتهن خاصة أنهما‬ ‫من التخصصات النادرة والمطلوبة في سوق العمل‪.‬‬

‫وكان لطالبات الكلية مشاركة في هذه الحلقة النقاشية حيث‬ ‫عرضن أعمالهن اإلبداعية وبرزن فخرهن كونهن طالبات في‬ ‫كلية بوكسهل الكويت وقد عبرت إحدى الطالبات المشاركات‬ ‫عن دراستها في الكلية حيث شكرت جميع أعضاء هيئة‬ ‫التدريس على تشجيعن لها في تطبيق المواد األكاديمية التي‬ ‫تدرسها من غير إمحاء الناحية اإلبداعية لديها وشكرت باألخص‬ ‫إدارة الكلية على تعاونها المستمر مع الخريجات وحسن‬ ‫اإلستماع الرائهن وافكارهن‪.‬‬

‫وعرفت الحضور عن هذه البرامج األكاديمية وكيف تساعد الكلية‬ ‫طالباتها على الدراسة العملية وليس فقط األكاديمية حيث توفر‬ ‫لهن الفرصة على خوض مشاريع مع جهات عديدة في مجالهن‬ ‫األكاديمي ومسابقات تساعدهن على إستعمال المهارات الفنية‬ ‫في طريقة مبتكرة وعملية ابرزها المسابقة التي إشتركن فيها‬ ‫طالبات التصميم الجرافيكي التي نظمتها السفارة األسترالية في‬ ‫الكويت وقد تم تكريم الطالبات الفائزات من قبل الوزير األسترالي‬ ‫ريتسارد كولبيك‪.‬‬

‫وما يميز كلية بوكسهل الكويت والتى هي الكلية الوحيدة الخاصة‬ ‫للبنات في الكويت هوتشجيعها الدائم طالباتها ودعمها المستمر‬ ‫لهن ولإلشارة يتكون قسم الفنون التطبيقية والتصميم من‬ ‫تخصصات التصميم الداخلي والديكور والتصميم الجرافيكي‬ ‫وتصميم المواقع الإللكترونية وهي قد ممدت برنامجها الدراسي‬ ‫للفترة المسائية في تخصص الديكور والتصميم الداخلي والتي‬ ‫تؤهل الطالبة لكسب المزيد من المهارات النظرية والعملية التي‬ ‫تساعدها في تطوير حياتها المهنية بوقت يتالئم مع الوظيفة‪.‬‬

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‫ فعاليات‬/‫حياة الطلبة نشطة‬

ACK Student - Maryam Omar Checking Off her List One by One!

At 22-years-old, Maryam Omar has been able to achieve many different things and now prepares to embark on another journey as she gets ready to go and do her Masters in Australia after receiving the scholarship from the Australian College of Kuwait.

When Maryam was 16, she began a checklist of everything that she wanted to accomplish and has been able to achieve her goals with time.

She studied Civil Engineering at ACK and has been working as a Structural Engineer for two years as her plan was to try and save up enough money to travel to Australia and begin working on her Master’s Degree. With all the hard work coming her way, she has not forgotten about her true passion for the sport Cricket as she continues to lead the Kuwait National Women’s Cricket Team as well!

ACK has helped her develop her social skills as her field of study required her to work in groups constantly and therefore she has learnt how to present herself well and work with others efficiently.

Her memories of ACK remain close to her heart and it’s very clear to see her excitement when she mentioned, “I would recommend ACK to anyone!”

“I had dreams to do my Masters in Australia and it was one of my main goals ever since I graduated from ACK. I started saving up.” Maryam saw a

post by ACK about a Scholarship program and she was one of the students who were able to go to Australia with all tuition expenses paid by the university! She is now preparing to go to Central Queensland University and will be based in Melbourne as per her request since it’s the “capital of Cricket in Australia”. She won’t give up on what she loves!

In regards to her expectations, she will continue to fight and try to come out with a high GPA no matter how difficult it may be there because that is simply the person that she is. Afterwards, she will be coming back to Kuwait in order to begin working on opening her own business.

“As a female, I support women who fight to achieve their dreams. No matter who tries to discourage you, don’t listen to them. Follow your dreams and dream big!”

Instagram: @ACK_live Twitter: @ACK_live FB: ACKLive Website: www.ack.edu.kw

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Student Diwaniya Free Space

Mothers Day Show your Appreciation

“Mama was my greatest teacher, a teacher of compassion, love and fearlessness. If love is sweet as a flower, then my mother is that sweet flower of love.” – Stevie Wonder protectors begin to live their lives for us. The most beautiful part about this all is not that she isn’t selfish but about the fact that her main happiness comes from ours. That in itself shows the true love and care that comes from a mother.

Practically every mother would tell you that “Mothers day isn’t really that important” as they may place more emphasis on their birthdays or even yours! Having said that, we all know that is not spot on and therefore, on this special day, we should take the time to try and make our mothers happy, showing her how we appreciate her.

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Our mothers have never meant to hurt us; they never want to see pain or sorrow in our eyes.

Throughout their lives, they are willing to face any obstacle, no matter how impossible it may seem in order for us to get what we want. Any form of selfishness is thrown out the window as these women, who are now our mothers, teachers, and

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As their children, we never truly see the struggle or feel the worry they deal with throughout each and every moment of the day in order to make sure that we are safe and healthy. What we see is the outer layer; that strong and resilient woman who is there for us no matter what. As children, we take things for granted without being able to truly appreciate what is done for us. Now, as young adults, we are able to show our appreciation and there are a variety of ways to show our mothers that they are truly loved.

This year, on March 21, make time for your mother.

Try to do something different, take her out, and show her that you genuinely value everything that she has done for you. Even though, this one day a year does not compare to all the years they have given us, she will know how important she is to us because that is a mother’s love… She knows us better than we know ourselves.

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Be Thoughtful What to get your Mother on the Special Day

You have just decided to purchase a new gift for your mother but, unfortunately, the difficult part begins now! It’s not easy to pick the perfect present for a woman as special as your mother so we are here to help you out!

Open Hearts Necklace

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Chloe Rollerball Perfume Set

For the reader, the Kindle proved its uses long ago. Great for using at home or on the go, its slim sizing makes it easy to take along to any destination.

With features like its built-in dictionary, customizable text size, translator on demand, personalized reader times and instant access to Wikipedia, you definitely cannot go wrong here especially if your mother loves to read as well!

Sophisticated yet subtle, this is a necklace fit for every mom. Decorated with three rows of round diamonds and suspended on an 18-inch box chain, this sterling silver Open Hearts necklace is one she’ll prize for longer than a box of chocolates.

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Student Diwaniya Topic of the Month

Empathy What Traits Make an Empathic Person?

Many people around the world pride themselves on the different attributes that they possess. One major trait that some people have yet many others lack is empathy, which is the ability to step into the shoes of another person, aiming to understand their feelings and perspectives, and to use that understanding to guide our actions. What makes a person empathic?

Genuinely Curious About Strangers Empathic people have an extreme curiosity about strangers. You will often see them talk to the person sitting next to them in a waiting room or on the bus as they keep this certain curiosity that we all had as children but many of us lost along the way.

Live In Someone Else’s Shoes This is known as experiential empathy, which is arguably the most challenging yet most rewarding of all traits. Empathic people expand their empathy by gaining direct experience of other people’s lives as they live by the saying, “Walk a mile in another man’s shoes before you criticize them”.

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Listen Hard & Open Up Being able to listen is vital as empathic people are able to listen for hours to stories about other people without feeling

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the need to say anything as they are genuinely interested in what they have to say. Furthermore, they are also great at opening up about themselves with others and being social without feeling the need to hold back.

Develop An Ambitious Imagination We all have our own beliefs while others have certain beliefs that we sometimes don’t agree with or don’t understand. That does not mean that we should reject them or their thoughts as empathic people tend to try and understand what others are going through and try to understand their beliefs as best they can.

Being empathic is not an easy task yet it could be extremely rewarding as you can start understanding others more and being more in touch with the various things that people go through during their lives.

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Student Diwaniya Topic of the Month

Started from the Bottom Where are They Now?

Success stories are all around us. Many of the people that we have heard of started from practically nothing and worked their way to the top.

We use these stories as a way of motivation for us to strive and do better with our futures. Let’s take a look at some of the famous names that made their way to the top: Oprah Winfrey Oprah Winfrey was born in Mississippi to a single teenage mother as she spent the first six years of her life with her grandmother in rural poverty before going around and living amongst various family members in different cities. She ran away in her early teens in order to escape abuse. She now finds herself as a former host of the highest-rated talk show in television history, owns property in Hawaii and an estate close to Santa Barbara.

J.K. Rowling Similarly to Oprah Winfrey, J.K. Rowling transitioned from poverty to starting a $15 Billion industry. She is the author of the Harry Potter books series, which was estimated to be worth $844 Million by 2008. She began writing the series while she was on welfare during which she decided to incorporate some of the darker parts of her own life into the novels, such as the loss of her mother and her battle with depression.

Her books became a massive success after an initial press of 1,000 sold out.

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We do not need magic to transform our world.

We carry all the power we need inside ourselves already.

We have the power to imagine better.

- J.K. Rowling

Jay-Z Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter began his life in Brooklyn’s Marcy Housing Projects, while he was raised by his mother.

He was involved in crime during his adolescent years, most notably when he shot his brother in the arm for stealing his jewelry back when he was 12-yearsold. He began as a rapper and became involved in everything from nightclubs and clothing to be being a part-owner of the New Jersey Jets.

Howard Schultz Howard Schultz was born as the son of a truck driver and was raised in the Canarsie Bayview howing projects in Brooklyn. After his father lost his job due to an injury, the family was left with little to no income. He was the first in his family to graduate college and, when he joined Starbucks, his mother was in tears asking “Who will buy coffee?!” Now, Schultz is the Starbucks CEO and continues to grow the company all over the world!

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FALKEN Competition

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Competition FALKEN Tire Change

STUDENTALK teamed up with FALKEN Tires and visited the American University of the Middle East, where 11 teams competed in changing a tire at the fastest speed, while taking the most safety precautions, avoiding penalties. The top male and female student teams in the FALKEN Tire Change Competition moved on to the final, where they will be competing on www.studentalk-online.com. Make sure to vote for the winner!

Female Team Nadine Awadah Yasmeen Sous Rona Al-Mogharbel

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The Local Scene Artist of the Month

Sajid ''Sarj'' Masood A Talk with the Producer

Sarj has been known for various projects that he worked on throughout his career and he now finally prepares to release an album that many have been waiting for. STUDENTALK sat with him to know more about his past and his plans for the upcoming year.

Photographer: Alaa Ahmed (@_aalaa)

Tell us a little more about yourself My name is Sajid but everybody knows me as “Sarj”. I’m originally from India but I was born and raised here in Kuwait. I’m a singer, guitarist, music producer, sound engineer and graphics designer.

How did you get into music?

There was always music playing at my house.

Back in the early 80’s my family shared an

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apartment with my grandmother, two uncles and an aunt; so at any given time I would hear either Bollywood, Pop/Dance or Rock/Metal music playing.

Also, my uncles were musicians so their friends and band mates always hung out at the house listening to music, jamming etc. They took me to every concert they performed at and that for me was a whole new dimension of experiencing

music as it was being performed live and loud right in front of me.

To sum up, I got exposed to a lot of music from a very early age so it was only natural that it became an integral part of me!

What is your past in regards to music?

Back in 2000, I got an opportunity to be the lead singer for my uncle’s band ‘RevelerZ’ and

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that transformed me from being a listener about just yet but what I can say is that 2016 to becoming a performer. After several is going to be a year with a lot of great music underground concerts, a lot of good feedback released by local artists/bands. and tremendous support from family and Do you have any advice for up-and-coming friends, it became clear to me that this is what I musicians/bands? am destined to do. I remained a part of RevelerZ A lot of young musicians jump ahead and miss for 13 years and out on learning performed together “To sum up, I got exposed to a lot of music the basics and for the last time in shows in their from a very early age so it was only natural itmusicianship May 2013. and that it became an integral part of me!” song-writing skills.

And then there’s Sure, it feels great ‘Nocturna’. In 2003 I formed my Gothic Rock when you learn to go fast and loud on your band Nocturna to write and record my own instrument but your basic foundation must be original songs. I had a quite a few musicians strengthened before you build on it. walk in and out of the band but none that actually stuck around mainly due to creative Don’t be afraid to experiment with different differences over the genre of music Nocturna genres of music, even if you feel you’re set in was all about. By 2006 I was, and still am, the your ways, because you never know what you’ll sole member. discover and learn. Also, never force yourself to write songs in a particular genre that you’re What made you focus more on producing? into. Instead, always pay attention to what It was a natural progression from writing songs flows naturally from within. and wanting to record them.

Final words for our readers?

Back in 2005 I bought some studio equipment Work hard and have fun. If either is missing, to record the Nocturna album and I spent a you’re doing it wrong. ton of time reading and researching about recording and mixing techniques to help me produce a fairly decent sounding album. That was important to me, that my album “sound” like the other commercially released albums in the genre.

In 2007 I put out a demo of one my songs called ‘Run And Hide’ and soon enough I was approached by a friend who requested I help his friend’s band record and mix a song because they were having difficulties getting it to sound good. I decided to give it a shot and that opened the floodgates!

So far I’ve worked with around 30 different local and international artists/bands.

Who would you say is your idol when it comes to music?

Michael Jackson and Iron Maiden are my childhood idols but over the last 30 years I’ve idolized a lot of different musicians and bands that span the full spectrum of music genres. I can list all whom I idolize but I’ll need another page of the magazine!

What can we expect for the future?

I’m finally going to release the Nocturna album.

It’s been 10 years since I wrote and recorded the album and now that 2016 marks the 10 year anniversary I think it’s the right time!

As a producer/engineer; I’m currently working with Omar Afuni on his new album, releasing this summer, and as soon as I finish mixing the album I’ll immediately start working with Ghaneema Al-Qudmani on her debut EP. I have a few other projects lined up that I can’t talk

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The Local Scene

Startup Kuwait National Innovation and Entrepreneurship Challenge

Startup Kuwait National Innovation and Entrepreneurship Challenge launched February 2016 with 5 participating universities, namely KU, GUST, AUK, ACK, and BHCK. In February, March, April and May, Startup Kuwait would be inviting entrepreneurs (local, regional, international) and business leaders to share their experiences and attend the business plan competitions at each college (ending in April).

During the National Innovation and Entrepreneurship Challenge, the best teams ideas will be chosen from different universities by the juries (local, regional and international) and then advance to compete nationally in May. Students participating in Startup Kuwait experienced a very productive month in February. The students attended a wellreceived workshop in regards to the essence of Startup Kuwait, and the importance of knowledge economy and entrepreneurship on macro and micro scales. The students also participated in the Idea Generation Workshop which gave them the opportunity to share and fine-tune their ideas and simultaneously receive feedback from their peers.

Mr. Nish Acharya Citizence Mr. Nish Acharya, CEO of Citizence and former lead advisor to President Obama on innovation and entrepreneurship, recently visited Kuwait for two weeks to support the Startup Kuwait program. During this period, Nish presented to students and faculty at all five universities participating in Startup Kuwait, including Kuwait University, BHCK, ACK, AUK, and GUST. Over 600 students discussed their entrepreneurial ideas, and were helped, through professional training exercises, to focus their ideas into actionable plans. For Acharya, the trip confirmed that Kuwait has tremendous entrepreneurial potential, and that with the proper training, entrepreneurship programs and support from mentors and investors, the region can launch many startups with global potential. Mr. Acharya stated his expertise and network commitment to the success of Startup Kuwait and his planned future visits during next few months.

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Moreover, as part of Startup Kuwait speaker series Mr. Essa Behbehani, the creator of Choowy Goowy shared his entrepreneurial expertise and the importance of turning setbacks to future opportunities with BHCK faculty and students.

Commenting on the progress of STARTUP Kuwait: Dr. Redha Behbehani The Global Center We are very pleased with the broader participation as the numbers of teams combined from paticipating universities are over 100+.

Dr. Arezou Harraf BHCK Box Hill College Students were very inspired by the presentations and workshops held in February and BHCK looks forward to Startup Kuwait March activities and competition in April and May!

Dr. Mohammed Elian GUST Reiterating GUST’s commitment to the development of Kuwait’s knowledge economy, Dr. Mohammed Elian, Dean of College of Business Administration at GUST pointed out that since 2007, GUST is conducting the Practicum in Business/MIS, which is a unique program aimed at equipping students with the tools needed to succeed on their entrepreneurial journey. He further said: “We are happy to support any initiative aimed at empowering our youth to become useful contributors to Kuwait’s economic and social growth”.

Dr. Jin Wang AUK Dr. Wang, the Dean of the College of Business and Economics at the American University of Kuwait stated that AUK aspires to become internationally recognized for its missioncentered and market-relevant programs, innovative and experiential approach to

teaching and learning. “We are excited to join the Startup Kuwait Competition and believe this will be an inspiring and exciting opportunity for our students to learn experientially about entrepreneurship from faculty, Kuwaiti entrepreneurs, and experts from around the world.”

Dr. Sam Toglaw ACK Dr. Sam, Head of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Unit at ACK, explained that Since the launch of “Startup Kuwait”, ACK took proactive steps to incorporate the competition in some units taught in the degree program.

Students were highly motivated to positively interact in this program particularly the idea generation workshops that were conducted during the last few weeks. The brilliant ideas received convey one message: “ACK has young entrepreneurs”.

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The Local Scene

Artspace Gold Leaf Abstract 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.

Project Name: Gold Leaf Abstract Art Level: Beginner/ Intermediate Duration: 2 hours What you’ll need: • Canvas (Size of your choice) • PVA glue (also known as White Glue) • Acrylic Paint • Gold Leaf (Extremely thin sheet of Gold that comes in different shades and found mostly in art supply stores, usually comes in as a pack of 24 sheets.)

• Paper Towel sheet • Water Cup • 1 medium brush for paint • 1 medium brush for glue

Step 1:

Step 2:

Step 3:

Use a medium brush dipped in glue and apply it randomly on the canvas where you want your gold leaves to be. No rules here, just swirl your glue around different areas.

Gently start applying the gold leaf on the glue surfaces. This stuff is FUN and flimsy and gets flakes everywhere, so try to be delicate and careful while using it.

Using a paper towel sheet (from your kitchen counter), or just a tissue paper, gently shake off the excess gold leaf. (You might want to save the excess for future projects).

*Tip: if this step sounds easy and fun, so is the rest of the project!

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Step 4:

Step 5:

Step 6:

Before proceeding with this step, make sure your glue is fully dry and your gold leaves are well glued in place.

Repeat step 4 until all of the white areas around your gold leaves are painted.

Pick your favorite color scheme and randomly start painting blocks of colors around the gold leaves. Also, there is no specific rule for this abstract art painting, just enjoy the process and freedom of it.

While going through with this process, it is totally fine if you get paint on parts of your leaves. Let yourself go and again keep enjoying the process without worrying about any mistakes.

For this step, your canvas needs to be dry.

You can either wait for it to dry (about 30 mins), or you can use your regular hair dryer on “cold”.

After that, apply a “wet white wash” over the canvas avoiding the golden leaves. To do so, dip your brush with equal amount of white paint and water and repaint your surface. *The “wash” technique is one of the many other techniques used in art to create a smooth and uniform surface.

“There are really no rules when it comes to making abstract art.

Our rule: If you love it, it’s art."

Step 7:

Step 8:

This step is optional.

This final step is to create a little bit of depth on your artwork.

To create a more dramatic look, you can add white and metallic paint splashes (or any colors of your choice for that matter).

Pick a dark color (we used navy Blue) and outline one side of the golden leaves then blend with your finger to create a shadow effect.

Instagram: @artspaceq8

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The Local Scene

FALKEN V-KOOLTM Racing Team Participating in the International 12Hr Endurance Go Karting Event

Falken Tires from AUTO1 (Al Ghannam Tires Company w.l.l) promoted the one and only all women’s V-KOOL™ Racing Team to participate in the recently concluded International 12-Hr Endurance Go Karting event held at the Sirbb Circuit, Kuwait City.

While the podium was elusive for the 3-member ladies’ team, they proved that they are as good as their male compatriots in terms of commitment, persistence and sportsmanship.

From the get go, the FALKEN V-KOOL™ Racing team made sure that their driver on the track stayed focused on the race not withstanding body tiredness and race fatigue normal for such races and would be relieved only during a driver change every 2 hours; while their fellow team member who watching from the stands provided regular updates on the number of laps completed and the competition.

According Ms. Sara Al Shaban, ‘though we didn’t come out with a position but just having the opportunity to participate and learn from the best was totally worth it’. That positive vibe combined with her consistent performance during the 12-Hrs earned her the ‘Best Driver’ Award.

The twin sisters Rabaa & Rawya Al-Hajri were equally enthusiastic after the 12-Hr grueling race with as they came out to smiles and cheers for the winning compatriots. Nevertheless, the team has embarked on continuing their training sessions so as to stay ready for the next big opportunity that would be coming up soon.

For V-KOOL™ (AUTO1) to extend their support to this exciting venture was the sporting passion of these women to fight it out it in a predominantly male oriented race that clearly resonated with its core product feature of continuous heat repelling performance of a window film to the sun’s heat. Also, for the team sponsor’s FALKEN Tires, it was all about being on the pulse of the younger generation of Kuwait.

It’s great to see such major companies offer various opportunities to the younger generation as it is equally amazing to see the people of Kuwait participate in such great activities going on around the country, such as being a part of the all women’s V-KOOL™ Racing Team, and we all look forward to seeing more participants in the coming years through the various activities offered.

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The Local Scene

''Did You Enjoy Your Dish, Gentlemen?''

A Play by PavolSeris

The group was founded in 1971. It performed in more than 60 countries on the Arab and international levels, including Yugoslavia and the Soviet Union at that time, Burkas Festival in Bulgaria, and Akrzintovy Festival in Italy where it won the first prize and received the Hercules Golden Temple as a reward.

It presented a significant performance at the United Nations building in New York in 1980, and another performance dedicated to friendship and peace at the UNESCO in Paris; in addition to performances in China and Japan.

The Group also participated in various Arab festivals including Jerash Festival in Amman, Carthage Festival in Tunisia, Muscat Festival for Arts and Culture in the Sultanate of Oman, Folk Arts Festival in Rabat, and made several appearances in Lebanon and Algeria.

The group’s performances are inspired from the Iraqi and Arab folk arts and the group works to preserve the authenticity of this genre.

ABOUT THE COMEDIAN: PavolSeris PavolSeriš is a young Slovak comedian and a graduate of the Janácek Academy of Music and Performing Arts in Brno. He studied physical theatre, and is now continuing as a PhD student. He writes his own plays and often performs in Slovakia, Czech Republic and other international countries.

ABOUT THE SHOW: ‘Did you enjoy your dish, gentlemen?’

Written and performed by PavolSeriš Director: ArnoštGoldflam Design: RomanaSkalická “Did you enjoy your dish, gentlemen?”is a physical comedy by PavolSeriš. It is a performance of one actor from the strange world of restaurants and waiters. The actor plays more than twenty different characters using minimal props and counts on the active imagination of the audience. The play is a mixture of theatre, mime, clown art, absurdity and dance. “Did you enjoy your dish, gentlemen?” was performed at various festivals in Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Austria, Italy, Kosovo, Morocco, Iran and Lebanon.

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The Local Scene

Poseidon Join the Poseidon Family!

Poseidon is a swim program that started in June 2013 as the Poseidon family has served a total of 500 members so far as they provide professional swim classes for various levels whether it’s entry level, intermediate, or advanced. Poseidon also has a triathlon team that participates in a dozen of races all over the world.

Swimming is a very safe way to get in shape for beginners who have no previous experience in sports as it does not only tone your muscles but also helps strengthen your bones, especially at an advanced age. Swimming became a phenomenon after it was included in triathlons, endurance races and even Crossfit. Many people turn to swimming as rehabilitation for injuries since it helps you exercise most of your body parts without straining your joints or, of course, just for simply being able to enjoy the water!

Swimming can significantly lower stress levels which is why the Poseidon family is so diverse!

One of our members, Abdelrahman, said “It’s a great athletic environment that helped me elevate my fitness levels”.

Swim training is not as simple as you think. It can be very vigorous you can burn 450 to 950 calories in only one hour. Poseidon training goes through various ways such as freestyle, butterfly, backstroke, and breaststroke as it’s divided into technique, endurance and fitness training methods to maximize the workouts and reach peak fitness. This is directed towards everyone whether they are fitness/distance swimmers, open water athletes, triathletes or just amateurs that love the challenge! Poseidon Coaches are trained professionals that helped our members exceed their expectations.

Mohammed who a triathlete said, “The coaches are really helpful and focusing on small details to improve each participant”.

“During my 3 months training with Poseidon, my swimming level has dramatically improved.

Also, their coaches are the best!” - Mahdi “The group training really helped me push myself to further limits” - Jarrah “Swimming for me is like therapy! I always enjoy packing a swimsuit and goggles for the weekend to swim in the chalet!” - Ahmad Poseidon will also be expanding for women and kids. What are you all waiting for? Get your goggle and swimsuits ready!

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Poseidon is currently operating at Al-Arabi Club in Mansouriya For more information: www.poseidonkw.com @poseidonkw facebook.com/poseidonkw snapchat: upsportskw

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bebe Spring 2016 Collection

FASHION For Her

Celebrating everyday glamour with an emphasis on spotlight-stealing pieces to mix and remix, bebe’s modern, assertive spring 2016 collection offers confident women unique looks to define their personal style from day to night to weekend.

The line’s bold abstract, floral and animal prints and intense colors command attention amid fresh textures and edgy hardware. Key spring pieces include body on dresses, jumpsuits, skirts ranging from sleek to voluminous, offshoulder tops, fit-and-flare dresses, suiting separates and full-length gowns for formal spring events. Design details such as sheer lace and mesh, studs, grommets, bustier and Lace-up silhouettes, cutouts and asymmetric shapes channel powerful femininity.

The color palette begins with crisp white and black, then gets an energy boost from periwinkle, fuchsia, golden yellow and vibrant pops of red . To complement their spring 2016 collection, bebe has introduced playful new clutches—featuring high-shine patent and swingy fringe—plus floral and striped totes and polished, structured satchels. To complete spring’s head-to-toe ensembles: a signature Selection of towering heels from open-toe and cutout pumps to metallic strappy sandals.

Facebook: Dagher & Co International Co. Instagram: @Daghernco Website: www.dagher-co.com

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Lifestyle Fashion for Her

New York Fashion Week Some New Trends?

FASHION For Her

The highly-anticipated New York Fashion Week is over as some great new looks and trends have been shown. With some of the greatest designers in the world showing their new collection, it was definitely an event many kept a close eye on!

Back to Black!

Practically every single collection on the runway had a full black outfit, which makes it quite safe to assume that black is back, with a few variations of course. With some of the biggest designer names on the runway, it seems like black outfits will make a massive comeback. Having said that, black outfits have never truly gone out of style yet it looks like they have found a way to come back into the market with a big bang!

Sell ‘em Right Away!!!

Usually, after the fashion week, the consumers would have to wait approximately six months before purchasing some of the clothes that they were waiting for. Well, times are changing and so is the fashion ‘rules’ as many designers opted to sell some of their clothing to consumers in the moment rather than making them wait. As social media made a huge impact, many were watching the clothes through the lenses of their phones, ready to then send out into the world.

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Fur, Fur, and more Fur! Yes, it is what it is! Fur is here to stay as it has even found new looks to keep it highlydesired in the upcoming trends. It wasn’t just the designers: Attendees at NYFW were also were spotted swathed in luxuriant rabbit, fox, and mink. With various shapes and colors seen during the week, we can safely assume that fur isn’t going anywhere, sorry PETA!

Turtlenecks?

Under, over, layered or all alone, turtlenecks are here to stay. We were able to see all types of turtlenecks in NYFW and it simply goes to prove that they will stay in fashion for quite some time! Knit, lace and made from pretty much any material that can form clothing, turtlenecks were all over the runways this season and will certainly stay in fashion come fall.

Smart Menswear… For Women We have already seen menswear-inspired clothing before but it has become bigger and, of course, more stylish, for the upcoming season! From full suits to chunky sweaters, they were all seen on the runway during the New York Fashion Week!

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Lifestyle Fashion for Him

Middle Eastern Designers Making a Name for Themselves

FASHION

Along with the hype of New York and London’s Fashion Weeks, we now take a look at some Middle Eastern designers who were able to make their mark on the fashion industry.

Bouguessa Abaya designer, Faiza Bouguessa, will be showcasing her Spring 2016 collection in both, the Milan Fashion Week and the Paris Fashion Week.

Based in Dubai, the designer is most known for her modern yet simplistic approach to traditional wear, which was even noticed by BeyoncĂŠ. Her modern take on the Abaya continues to impress and it will be very interesting to see what she is able to come out with in the future.

Hasan Hejazi Based in London, the half-Jordanian designer has made his mark when he dressed Kylie Minogue in Cannes. He specializes in glamorous eveningwear and has been able to penetrate the fashion industry in style as he continues to create some great pieces for celebrities. He also collaborated in a campaign by Coca-Cola and many other companies.

ARNAA ARNAA is owned by Farah Sultan, who is of Omani and Kuwaiti origin, as she was able to make her mark in the industry with her cleverly designed shoes as she integrates her dream to translate leaves and flowers into footwear.

Creating shoes that make statements of the highest quality and comfort is her mission and she has been doing impressively well! Farah is also a member of the British Fashion Trust, where she is able to share her expertise with the industry members.

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Lifestyle Fashion for Him & Her

American Eagle Outfitters Rip and Repair Denim

FASHION For Him & Her

AEO present their most conservative styles of Destroyed Denim so that you can rock this trend to the max in the Middle East. #AEOStyleME

Rip and Repair just got a shot of caffeine with the Denim X Café Hi Rise Jegging.These jeans feature 2.25 grams of ground coffee, which help prevent the buildup of bacteria - meaning you can wear your jeans more and wash them less, preserving the color and shape for longer!Pairwith a soft pretty tank along with a fringe shawl for an on-trend look.

AEO embraces the Spring season with the Rip and Repair Sateen X Hi Rise Jegging Crop. This ankle-skimming pair of jeans is your perfect transition into Spring/Summer denim. Wear with a kimono and clogs for a fresh look.

An iconic lookreimagined for Spring – The Cropped Overall with heavy destruction is so on trend right now! Match with a tie dye tee from the ‘Don’t Ask Why’collection, and complete thelook with some hoops earrings.

The Tomgirl is fast becoming an AEO bestseller. These Rip and Repair Tomgirl jeans look awesome worn with a pair of sneakers or stilettos. We love the laid-back feel to this relaxed fitting jean.

All AEO jeans styles are available in sizes 00-16.

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Bath & Body Works Dark Kiss

BEAUTY For Her

Are you wondering what to get your mother on Mother’s Day? Bath & Body Works has got you covered with a magnificent scent, which blends three great aromas together to make one irresistible fragrance.

The inimitable exotic blend of blackberry, plum, and smoky dark vanilla is one of the most unique fragrances in the entire region.

The Daily Trio brings you the ultimate experience! After a lathering, sumptuous Shower Gel cleansing, laying on the moisturizing, pampering Lotion and add the finishing fragrance touches with the incredible Fine Fragrance Mist!

Want the electric aroma to dazzle through the day or night? Add that extra touch of elegance and sophistication with a few sprays of the NEW Dark Kiss Eau de Parfum.

It is an option that you definitely will not regret and Bath & Body Works have certainly outdone themselves once again.

Make your way to the nearest BBW store and purchase a great fragrance for your mother on that special day!

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Lifestyle Watches

A. Lange & Söhne The Perfect Sound of Time

Watches

The Zeitwerk Minute Repeater is the first mechanical watch that pairs a jumping numerals display with a decimal minute repeater. But it is not just an amazing horological work of art: it is also a fine-tuned mechanical musical instrument for the wrist. The first few of these watches are now being delivered to select showrooms.

In a chiming watch, as in musical instruments, the physical laws that govern acoustic phenomena are key to achieving sounds of superior quality and reverberant volume. The case material, the size and shape of the gongs, the way they are secured to the movement, the number of moving parts – every detail counts.

Special measuring technologies and a musically trained ear are essential in the development of a minute repeater for optimising the individual acoustic parameters down to the finest of nuances.

It begins with loudness. The volume of the sound must be perceptible but not overbearing. Its fullness and purity must be compelling to the connoisseur.

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The rhythm and cadence of the sounds should express pleasant musicality. The gongs must harmonize perfectly with one another. All the while, any chatter of the striking mechanism must be reduced to the absolute minimum. It was a formidable challenge for Lange’s product developers to fulfil all of these criteria.

But even during the assembly of the Zeitwerk Minute Repeater, the watchmakers must perform numerous adjustments. As is commonplace for high-end musical instruments, the gongs are tuned exclusively by hand until they thoroughly harmonise with each other. In the end, they both sound full and pure – so the future owners of one of these masterpieces can look forward to a splendid experience in sonority.

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Hublot Big Bang Broderie

Watches

The much praised inimitable character and technological excellence of Big Bang have made it the ultimate symbol of fusion. The brand has become the showcase for the run-away creativity that is the essence of Swiss manufacturer Hublot. A philosophy of luxury freed from the established codes.

The two new limited-series Big Bang 41 MM Broderie Sugar Skull and Big Bang 41 MM Broderie, presented at the 2016 Geneva Show, bear witness to this ideology.

They blend confident femininity with innovation at its peak and, for the second year running, consecrate Saint-Gallen embroidery on organza silk. A new icon is born. Accompanying women for whom independence is a question of style and a state of mind.

Big Bang 41 MM Broderie Sugar Skull Turquoise, navy blue, pale pink, fuchsia, yellow, orange, violet… lit with Lurex threads, silver or gold, or taking its inspiration from the lines on the catwalks for the 2016 season, the skull motif, with 11 red spinels, and the arabesques on the strap create bold associations of colours.

A remarkable exercise in style that is given its value by the power and the simplicity of its (41 MM) case adorned in black ceramic with a bezel enhanced by 36 red spinels, the purity of the steel enlivened by 36 pink sapphires or the cat’s eye effect of the red gold highlighted by 36 blue sapphires.

Echoing the bezel, the dial is graduated with 12 precious stones, red spinels for the ceramic, pink sapphires for the steel and blue sapphires for the red gold.

Big Bang Broderie, 41 MM This year, ceramic, steel and yellow gold join the Big Bang Broderie’s wardrobe. The web-like material, embroidered in black or silver Lurex affixed on glossy silk, black for the ceramic, silver for the steel, golden for the yellow gold, sensually evocative and subtly erotic, could almost be fine lingerie sumptuously adjusted to the body.

The magic comes from prolonging the lace pattern from the dial to the bezel.

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Lifestyle Watches

Tissot Ace Cricketer, Virat Kohli, to Endorse Luxury Watches

Watches

Tissot announced ace cricketer, Virat Kohli as the brand ambassador! The cricketer, who mirrors the Swiss brand’s mastery forbreaking new ground and its uncompromising commitment to excellence, also oozes style and confidence that makes him a youth icon.

Owning various records in the cricketing genre, Virat Kohli went on to become an exemplary batsman and won the historic 2011 World Cup with his teammates. He now leads the Indian test cricket team and is a trendsetter, both on and off the field.

Speaking at the announcement, Virat Kohli expressed his excitement of coming onboard.

“It is an honor to be chosen by Tissot. Tissot is a brand that is recognized for its precision and I also hold that very close to my performances.

A watch is about the only accessory I love wearing and I am so happy that Tissot is what I will be wearing now. I am looking forward to our journey together.”

On this occasion, Virat was presented with Tissot’s classic collection – Chemindes Tourelles. It takes its name from the street in Le Locle, Switzerland, where the Tissot manufacture was established in 1907, and where the company can still be found today.

The watch compliments the company’s vast years of expertise with a contemporary design with an elegant case that comes in a variety of different finishes, including polished and brushed, perfectly demonstrating the technical know-how Tissot puts into every piece.

Virat Kohli joins reigning Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone in being the face of the brand, who has been representing Tissot since 2007.Welcoming Virat into the Tissot world, Deepika said, “I would like to welcome Virat to the Tissot family!I think he completely defines the Tissot man and I look forward to our association together as Tissot Ambassadors.”

On this occasion, Tissot unveiled its first ever campaign with Virat Kohli, where he is seen in his cricketing gear flaunting Tissot’s latest T-Touch Expert Solar, the first tactile watch to be powered by solar energy. Tissot T-Touch Expert Solar is coolly edgy with 20 tactile essential functions for everyday use, including weather forecast, altimeter, chronograph and compass. An iconic watch for an iconic man.

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Belluna - Caliber 80 A Pair of Timepieces to Celebrate Eternal Love

Watches

The Caliber 80 makes its debut in the Belluna collection with two new models designed to celebrate the passion between two beings. Just like its two-tone case and bracelet in stainless steel with rose PVD treatment, this pair is an expression of perfect complementarity.

These two timepieces are fitted with a latestgeneration automatic movement, the Caliber 80, which gives them up to 80 hours of power reserve.

Classic models with harmonious and elegant lines, the Belluna Caliber 80 watches are a sparkling testimony to a unique story and to eternal love.

The Belluna Caliber 80 falls within a longstanding tradition for watchmaker Mido of creating pairs of watches. Classic and extremely elegant, these two new models have been designed for all couples wishing to celebrate their love – a unique and eternal love, just like the timepieces created by Mido. With a diameter of 33 mm for the ladies’ model and 40 mm for the men’s model, the Belluna Caliber 80 features

a two-tone case and bracelet in stainless steel with rose PVD treatment. The two colours complement each other in perfect harmony, granting the watch exceptional radiance. The silver dial is decorated with a delicate wave pattern, while the date can be read in an aperture at 3 o’clock. These two timepieces are fitted with a latest-generation automatic movement, the Caliber 80, which gives them up to 80 hours of power reserve.

The dial of the Belluna Caliber 80 is protected by a sapphire crystal treated with an anti-reflective coating on both sides. The individually applied polished indexes are golden-rose in colour, as are the leafshaped hands.

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Lifestyle Watches

Casio Releases G-SHOCK Simultaneously Displaying Time in Two Cities and Feature Functions Designed for Pilots Watches

Casio Computer Co., Ltd., announced today the latest additions to the G-SHOCK line of shock-resistant watches—three new GA-1100 models featuring Casio’s Dual Dial World Time function. Designed for use by airplane pilots, this function simultaneously displays the time in two different cities, such as cities of flight departures and destinations.

The new GA-1100 watches are designed for pilots around the world, and offer an improved world time functionality that is very easy to use. The time in two different cities is simultaneously shown by the main hour and minute hands and an inset dial at the nine o’clock position.

When flying, users can quickly check the time in both their departure point and destination, allowing them to calculate the flight time and anticipate their arrival time.

To enable users to monitor the time more intuitively, the watches can be set to show either the home time or the world time on the main hour and minute hands. In addition to the world time function, the watches come with a useful compass bearing function for confirming the user’s current location and direction to his or her destination, and a handy thermometer function for checking the temperature at the runway and inside the plane. With these functions, users can access all the information they need when flying with just one wristwatch.

Furthermore, the GA-1100 watches are equipped with a high-luminance LED light so that users can check time and measurements even in a dark place.

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Specifications: Construction

Shock-resistant

Water resistance

200-meters

Digital Compass

Hand indication of north (60 seconds continuous measurement); measures and displays direction as one of 16 points; measuring range: 0 to 359°; measuring unit: 1°; bidirectional calibration; magnetic declination correction

Thermometer

Measuring range: -10°C to 60°C (14°F to 140°F); measuring unit: 0.1°C (0.2°F)

The GA-1100 watches feature white hands and indicators over a black watch face designed to look like a cockpit gauge. This contrasting color scheme not only accentuates the design, but also makes it easier to quickly check the time when flying. Moreover, the multilayered indicators and prominent watch hands make the watch more readable and express the toughness that G-SHOCK is known for.

World Time

48 cities (31 time zones, coordinated universal time); city code display; daylight saving on/off

Stopwatch

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

Countdown Timer

Measuring unit: 1 second; countdown range: 60 minutes; countdown start time setting range: 1 to 60 minutes (1-minute increments)

Alarm

5 independent daily alarms; hourly time signal

Other Functions

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

Accuracy at Normal Temperature

±15 seconds per month

Casio has integrated these functions and design features in a way that makes these new GA-1100 models perfect watches for pilots.

Battery Life

Approx. 2 years on SR927W × 2

Size of Case

50.8 × 52.1 × 16.6 mm

Total Weight

Approx. 85g

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The Devialet Phantom The Best Wireless Speakers in the World!

Gadgets

Imagine a speaker with 3,000 Watts but also with zero distortion, zero saturation, and zero background noise. What I have just explained to you very briefly is the Devialet Phantom… Now, let’s take a little bit of a deeper look into it!

For the first time, experience ultra-dense sound with physical impact. A power, clarity, and preciseness unlike anything you have ever heard before. Phantom’s ultra dense sound creates intense emotional experiences.

Uncover the richness of songs you have heard a thousand times in all their amplitude, from sub bass at 16hz to ultra sharp sound at 25kHz with no background noise, no saturation, no distortion, all that up to 3000 Watts and 105 Decibels of power.

It evolves and perfects itself with free updates for better performance and new functionalities: WebRadio, integration of new online music services.

Developed for Phantom, Heart Bass Implosion (HBI) is the only system in the world that allows for extremely low frequencies to be emitted from such a compact space.

Absolutely revolutionary, Phantom is built around two hermetic woofers that function under high pressure. The powerful beats of the lateral domes produce a unique ultradense sound with physical impact. Together with ADH*, this technology allows Phantom to reproduce levels of sound at the edge of infrasound (16Hz).

What else are you waiting for? Get your hands on the Devialet Phantom as soon as possible!

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Lifestyle Automobiles

Your Prius is the Future A History of Innovation and Progress

Cars

The Prius was the world’s first mass-produced hybrid, appearing on the market in Japan in 1997 and sold globally in 2000. The Prius has constantly evolved to meet every challenge and stay at the forefront of hybrid technology. The history of the Prius since its debut in 1997 is a fascinating one and showcases the enormous strides taken in developing an iconic vehicle for our times.

The new Prius that you will be seeing—and probably driving in 2016—will be the fourth generation. It’s a truly exciting development in the series.

The first generation Prius stunned the automotive world. But that was just the start with more exciting developments on the horizon.

The second generation Prius arrived in 2003.

It was completely redesigned to be larger, with improved aerodynamics and even better fuel economy.

The third generation in 2009 built on previous achievements in every aspect, taking advantage of continuous research and worldclass technology.

When the fourth generation Prius was unveiled in September of 2015, it not only offered significantly improved fuel economy in a more

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compact package and attractive design, but it was lighter, roomier and performed even better than previous models.

So, the Prius just gets better and better. And the world has recognized its advantages. Over 3.5 million satisfied customers have put their faith in the Prius to make it the world’s most popular hybrid.

Combining a gasoline engine and an electric motor, this vehicle benefits from the best features of both. The batteries, made more compact to hide under the rear seats, are continuously charged when braking and decelerating—so you don’t need to plug in a power cord as you would with electric-only vehicles. And, of course, you also don’t have to stop for gasoline as much as you would with a conventional gasoline vehicle. The new Prius offers superb energy efficiency. What’s not to like?

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News European Football

Josep Guardiola The New Manager of Manchester City!

From FC Barcelona in Spain to Bayern Munich in Germany and, now, he has signed a contract with Manchester City in England… Josep Guardiola will be at the helm of “The Citizens” starting next season after they released an official statement confirming the news.

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“Manchester City can confirm that in recent weeks it has commenced and finalized contractual negotiations with Pep Guardiola to become MCFC Head Coach for the 2016/17 EPL season onwards.” – Manchester City’s official website.

It seems as though we may have to wait a while longer before seeing a manager like Josep Guardiola show his skills with a “smaller” team after he has signed with Manchester City. They have been trying to bring in Pep Guardiola since 2012 and they have finally been able to make it happen.

The Spanish manager will come in having complete control over which players will stay and which won’t. Being given a large transfer amount, he will definitely do everything he can to bring in the correct player for his vision.

Having said that, let’s take a look at why Manchester City decided to fight for Pep. • Guardiola was Barcelona’s most successful manager with 14 trophies in four years.

• Took a year’s break before joining Bayern Munich in 2013, following the club’s Champions League, Bundesliga and German Cup treble under Jupp Heynckes.

• Won the league twice in his two full seasons with Bayern as he is yet to win the Champions League with the German club and has been knocked out at the semi-final stage twice.

These three points are very important to look at if you’re thinking why City decided to go for this manager. Guardiola will want to show that he can make it in the rough atmospheres of the English Premier League and it makes complete sense that he has chosen to go with Manchester City. The Spaniard demands full control and that is exactly what they’re willing to give him.

Even though Manchester City have improved drastically in the Premier League, their performances in the UEFA Champions League have been disappointing to say the least.

Guardiola will definitely change that, but the question is whether he is able to actually win the competition with them… For that, we will have to wait and see how things play out.

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News European Football

Leicester City Can they Actually Win the League?

The start of every season is quite entertaining as all the fans get ready for a full year of celebration, drama, and sitting in front of their screens to watch their favorite teams. Almost every season, there is this one “small” team who would always do well in the beginning but eventually fall under the pressure. It was supposed to be Leicester City… But it wasn’t.

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It’s a process that started with their manager, Claudio Ranieri, and continued through the outrageous feats of ex-Fleetwood striker Jamie Vardy and winger Riyad Mahrez, who four years ago was playing for Le Havre’s second string. No matter how the rest of this season goes, there is no denying that it will definitely be a season to remember for Leicester City with the cherry on top being Jamie Vardy scoring in 11 consecutive Premier League games, surpassing Ruud van Nistelrooy’s record. From non-league to topflight top scorer is an incredible achievement.

A crucial note to keep in mind is that Leicester City also have no distractions. They’re out of the FA Cup and Capital One Cup and aren’t involved in any European competition. Like Liverpool two seasons ago, they can keep their players fresh and focus solely on their week-toweek Premier League challenges.

Their brand of pace and directness is not fashionable but it has brought devastating results when matches have opened up. It is also important to keep a close eye on the manager, Claudio Ranieri, who has made just 13 changes to his starting line-up this season. His reward for consistency is a team that has made more interceptions than any other in the Premier League. Only Borussia Dortmund, Bayern Munich and Paris St-Germain have scored more top-tier goals across the continent. Ranieri has expertly taken pressure off his side so far by declaring his simple focus of staying in the league.

One major point that would be working against them until the end of the season is that none of their current players are experienced enough to be fighting such a massive battle. Furthermore, Claudio Ranieri has never won a top-tier title in his career as a manager either. The importance of experience cannot be ignored as we have seen it either make or break teams so many times in the past.

Having mentioned that, history plays in their favor. In each of the last eleven English Premier League, the team that were leading the race

by Christmas, ended up winning the league in May! Chelsea (04/05; 05/06; 09/10; 14/15), Manchester United (06/07; 07/08; 08/09; 10/11; 12/13), and Manchester City (11/12; 13/14) have all been ahead by the end of December and found themselves carrying the trophy at the end of the season!

“I don’t want to wake up,” Ranieri said after the victory over Chelsea. “I want to continue to dream with our fans.” They are not the only ones dreaming. The whole club is dreaming of a fairytale ending to this season and they are well on their way to making it happen. I expect that nothing will be confirmed until the very last day of the season but, until then, Leicester City and their fans need to try their best not to get ahead of themselves. It’s going to be extremely difficult especially towards the final games of the season but they will need to do everything in their power to make it happen.

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News Top Music Charts

Top 10 English Songs

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1) Love Yourself – Justin Bieber 2) Stressed Out – Twenty One Pilots 3) Same Old Love – Selena Gomez 4) Hello - Adele 5) Roses – The Chainsmokers Feat. ROZES 6) My House – Flo Rida 7) Pillowtalk – Zayn Malik 8) Don’t – Bryson Tiller 9) Me, Myself & I – G-Eazy X Bebe Rexha 10) White Iverson – Post Malone

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Entertainment Celebrities

2016 SAG Awards!

Taking a look at the Winners

The 2016 Screen Actors Guild Awards are now finalized and we take a look at some of the most important winners during the night. There were some great names and moments to remember on a wonderful night.

Winners Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role: Leonardo DiCaprio, “The Revenant” Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role: Brie Larson, “Room” Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture: “Mad Max: Fury Road” Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble Cast in a Comedy Series: “Orange is the New Black” Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series: Viola Davis, “How To Get Away With Murder” Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series: Kevin Spacey, “House of Cards” Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Television Series: “Game of Thrones" Taking a look at some of the winners, we cannot really be too surprised with how it all played out. The biggest name that people now have an eye on is Leonardo DiCaprio after he has received two awards so far for his role in “The Revenant” and he is now targeting his long-awaited Oscar. Will this year finally be his year? We will have to wait and see!

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‫تسلية المشاهير‬

‫اخبار المشاهير‬ ‫هل تفوتهما المشاركة في الموسم الرمضاني‬ ‫ضمن موجة مشاركة الفنانات اللبنانيات في المسلسات‬ ‫المصرية‪ ،‬يحاول المخرج شريف صبري إقناع‪ ‬النجمة‬ ‫اللبنانية مايا دياب‪ ،‬لتشارك‪ ‬الفنان محمد منير‪ ‬بطولة‬ ‫مسلسل “المغنى ضمير وطن”الذي يقوم بالتحضير له‬ ‫حالي ًا‪ ،‬بعد ترددها في الموافقة‪ ،‬لعدم رضاها عن األجر الذي‬ ‫أن شريف صبري يحاول إقناعها بعدم‬ ‫عُ رض عليها‪ ،‬إلّا ّ‬ ‫االنسحاب‪ ،‬خاصة أنه المسلسل األول لها في الدراما كما‬ ‫سيجمعها بفنانين هامين مما يضمن لها النجاح‪ .‬من‬ ‫ناحية أخرى‪ ،‬تقرأ مايا تقرأ سيناريو فيلم من إنتاج السبكي‪،‬‬ ‫لك ّنها أيض ًا لم تقرّر إن كانت ستخوض من خالله العودة‬ ‫خاص ًة أن مشاركتها في مصر‬ ‫إلى السينما في مصر أم ال‪،‬‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫كانت من خالل فيلم “أسد وأربع قطط” مع‪ ‬الممثل هاني‬ ‫رمزي‪ ،‬وعندها كانت ضمن الفرقة الغنائية فور كاتس‪.‬‬ ‫وفي السياق ذاته تعيش النجمة هيفاء وهبي حيرة شديدة‬ ‫بسبب عدم استقرارها على سيناريو تخوض به السباق‬ ‫الرمضاني المقبل‪ ،‬ما ينذر بخروجها من المنافسة‬ ‫الدرامية‪ .‬وأكدت النجمة اللبنانية أنّها حائرة ألنّها ال‬ ‫تريد تكرار أدوارها‪ ،‬ما جعلها تستغرق الكثير من الوقت‬ ‫في قراءة السيناريوات المقدمة لها‪ ،‬وأوقعها في حيرة‬ ‫جعلتها تجد صعوبة في اختيار عمل‪ .‬كما أنّها تفكر في‬ ‫التوجّ ه إلى السينما لخوض منافسة الموسم الصيفي بد ً‬ ‫ال‬ ‫من الدراما الرمضانية‪ ،‬خصوص ًا أنّها ترفض االبتعاد عن‬ ‫الجمهور فترة طويلة‪.‬‬ ‫روبي مصابة باالكتئاب‬ ‫أثارت الصورة التي نشرها سامح عبد العزيز مع طليقته‬ ‫روبي‪ ،‬من خالل حسابه الخاص على فيسبوك‪ ،‬حالة من‬ ‫ً‬ ‫خاصة وأن الكثير كان يعتقد أن عالقتهما انتهت‬ ‫الجدل‪،‬‬ ‫بشكل كامل منذ انفصالهما‪ ،‬الذي مر عليه شهور‬ ‫أن سامح يحرص باستمرار على زيارة‬ ‫قليلة‪ .‬وتدور األخبار ّ‬ ‫روبي لالطمئنان عليها ولرؤية ابنتهما‪ ،‬لكنه ال يفكر في‬ ‫العودة لها بالوقت الحالي‪ ،‬وقررا إعطاء فرصة ألنفسهما‬ ‫لمعرفة إذا كان يريدان العودة أم الحفاظ على عالقة‬ ‫الصداقة التي جمعت بينهما منذ سنوات‪.‬‬ ‫وأيض ًا يحاول سامح مساعدة روبي في التخلص من‬ ‫حالة االكتئاب والغضب التي تسيطر عليها هذه األيام‬ ‫بعد استبعادها من مسلسل “الميزان” وترشيح غادة‬ ‫عادل بد ً‬ ‫ال منها‪ .‬وكانت روبي قد اعتذرت عن العديد من‬ ‫العروض الدرامية والسينمائية من أجل التفرغ والتحضير‬ ‫يوم واحد‬ ‫أن منتج العمل استبعدها قبل‬ ‫لهذا العمل‪ ،‬إال ّ‬ ‫ٍ‬ ‫من التصوير‪.‬‬

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Entertainment Events

Behbehani Group Latest Showroom at Gate Mall

Adding to its ever expanding network of locations, Behbehani Group (Morad Yousuf Behbehani Company), recently announced the opening of its latest showroom at the Gate Mall in Eqaila.

The showroom, which is located on the lower ground floor of the mall, is a representation of Behbehani Group’s long-standing tradition of luxury and excellence. Utilizing expert interior design, impeccable display areas and highly trained staff, it offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere to enhance every shopping experience. Brands available at this location include Balmain, Calvin Klein, Certina, Caran D’ache, Dunhill, Ebel, Frederique Constant, Hamilton, Korloff, Longines, Movado, Oris, Pandora, Rado and Tissot. With such a wide assortment of luxury brands, Behbehani Group further strengthens its role as Kuwait’s leading retailer of exclusive timepieces and jewelry.

On the occasion, Mr. Shahzad Gidwani, the Group’s General Manager said, “We’re proud of this newest addition to our network of locations and look forward to providing our Gate Mall patrons with the same exceptional service standards they have come to expect from us everywhere else.” The showroom was inaugurated by Ms. Amthal Marafi, Head of Business Development.

With more than 80 years of expertise in luxury brand retailing, Behbehani Group has come to mean the standard of premium boutiques and showrooms stocking only the finest in global timepieces, accessories and jewelry.

The Group’s showroom network ensures that it remains in close contact with its customers and their cultural sensitivities, enabling them to cater to their every need while fulfilling their demand for world-class services and experiences.

Behbehani Group currently has showrooms at Salhiya Complex, Souq Sharq, The Avenues Mall, Al Kout Mall, Laila Gallery, Marina Mall, 360 MALL and Al Hamra Luxury Centre in addition to its newest location at the Gate Mall.

Tel: 22056366

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Toyota Prius Launch Embrace the Change, Drive Prius

Toyota ushers in a new era for hybrids with “A breakthrough that took more than a century”. Al Sayer Group along with Toyota debut the highly anticipated Prius Hybrid in Kuwait.

Mohamed Naser Al Sayer, one of the Al Sayer Group Holding Companies held a press conference to unveil the all new Prius “The Future is Now”, pioneering hybrid from Toyota. Mr. Mubarak Naser Al Sayer, CEO Al Sayer Group Holding, welcomed delegates from Toyota Motor Corporation, which included Mr. Sugiyura Masayuki, the Assistant Chief Engineer, Mr. Yugo Miyamoto, the General Manager of Sales and Marketing, and Mr. Wada from the Middle East Division in Japan, Mr. Takayuki Yoshitsugu, Chief Representative, Mr. Tanigawa and Mr. Mohamed Assal, the Senior Marketing Manager from the Middle East and North Africa Regional Office in Dubai, along with representatives of the press and media at the event which was held at the Prestige Ballroom Grand Avenues.

Speaking during the occasion Mr. Mubarak Naser Al Sayer CEO Al Sayer Group Holding said “We are going to introduce a new era of automotive technology – Hybrid and first one from Toyota as we unveil the Prius Hybrid. The Future is Now - the all-new fourth generation Prius marks a further advance in the history and achievements of Toyota’s hybrid power technology”.

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Entertainment Events

Landmark Group Announces Winners of ''Art Olympiad IX''

Landmark Group announced the awarded talented students at the ninth Art Olympiad held this year. The event witnessed the participation of 180 students from 18 well reputed schools across Kuwait.

Famous Kuwaiti artists Asad Bunashi, Maha Al Mansoor and Mariam Al Mulla judged all participating paintings and have selected a total of eight winners at the end of the event. All wining paintings were selected on the basis of creativity, workmanship and overall impression.

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Most Creative, Most Colorful and best Design & Imagination paintings

The 9th Art Olympiad event is part of Landmark Group’s Corporate Social Responsibility strategy to elevate the capabilities and skills of youth in Kuwait. The event is seen as a training platform for these students by helping them improvise their flair and encourage their innovative ability through Art.

Commenting on the event, Mr. Saibal Basu, Chief Operating Officer of Landmark Group Kuwait said: “I would like to extend my sincerest wishes to the winners; and would also like to acknowledge the efforts of all the talented students who participated in this competition.

Their creativity is a reflection of their hard work and artist vision which illustrates their views towards their surroundings. Once again we are proud and excited to host the Art Olympiad year after year as it proves to be a great success”.

This year’s competition had two key age categories 9-11 and 12-14 years. Each of these categories had a total of three winners.

In addition to the 6 awards there were three special prizes awarded as recognition for the

The participating schools for this year’s Olympiad were: Al Ghanim Bilingual School, American International School, Ajial Bilingual School, British School of Kuwait, Carmel School, Canadian Bilingual School, Fahaheel Al

Watanieh Indian Private School Ahmadi, Indian Central School, Indian Educational School, Indian English Academy School- Don Bosco, Indian Learners Own Academy, International British School, Kuwait American School, Kuwait English School, Kuwait National English School, Salmiya Indian Model School, The English School Fahaheel and The English School-Salmiya.

Landmark Group is always keen on maintaining an excellent rapport and creating awareness about relevant issues among the youth with constant activities and events. Children were provided with a craft pack that included a drawing sheet and a variety of art materials such as paints, pencils and crayons.

The winners received a prize, certificates and trophies, while all participating schools were given a plaque of appreciation.

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Café Meem Sea View in Mahboula The scent of freshly roasted coffee fills the restaurant, engulfing its visitors with nostalgic feelings associated with the early morning hours.

Visitor’s first take notice of the most delicious kinds of breakfast dishes that decorate their tables with fresh items imported specially from Lebanon, and bakery items prepared on demand that come to you directly from the oven. Café Meem presents a family atmosphere that makes you feel right at home.

With its charming ambiance, Café Meem at Sea View in Mahboula is the destination for gourmet and breakfast enthusiasts who are drawn by varieties of fresh food and coffee items.

The café was newly opened as part of MMC Catering’s strategy to improve and develop its restaurants in accordance with the fast-evolving local community, in order to present a unique dining experience.

In this regard, Lamya Sebti, Director of Marketing at MMC Catering said: “Café Meem is designed to inspire the taste buds with bold flavors brought to you straight from the oven, prepared with fresh ingredients to create a homey atmosphere” “With its newlook, Café Meem presents a wide variety of items, including main courses and side dishes prepared freshly, in addition to varieties of items imported specially from Lebanon,” Sebti added.

As Café Meem returns to its customers with a new look, the restaurant’s management was keen on presenting a new menu, updating interior design while adding to the highest levels of innovation, quality and customer service the café includes.

Café Meem is a completely new experience that will delight any food lover, while still remaining a go to location to relax, have a cup of coffee, and feel at home.

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Talent Competition

Talent Competition Winner February's Guitarist

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 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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The Winner for February 2016 Talent Competition: Abdulaziz Al-Enezi

4 OPPORTUNITIES 24 HOURS TO SHINE The Young Lynx competitions challenge young creative talent. There’s just 24 hours to answer a brief in a high-pressured test of creativity. Enter to get noticed by a top jury and help a worthy cause.

Teams of up to five people to put together a real-time campaign. The brief will be set by an organisation dedicated to improving public health. The winning case should showcase the effectiveness of live marketing in the region.

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Teams of two respond to a brief from a charity, non-profit organisation or NGO. Find out more at dubailynx.com. Act now; only a few places left.

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Entertainment Movies

2016 Movies How does it look so far?

Many of us have been waiting for 2016 in order to watch some highly-anticipated movies! Some of the films have already been released as we look at how they have done so far.

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Hail, Caesar!

Zoolander 2

Deadpool

IMDb Score: 6.9/10

IMDb Score: 5.2/10

IMDb Score: 8.6/10

Rotten Tomatoes: 82%

Rotten Tomatoes: 23%

Rotten Tomatoes: 83%

US Box Office: $26.3 Million

US Box Office: $23.7 Million

US Box Office: $236.9 Million

Thoughts?

Featuring George Clooney, “Hail, Caesar!” was already a movie that had a lot to live up to. With that said, it has not failed to impress. The film has done quite well so far in the Box Office and has been able to grab the attention of many. “Hail, Caesar!” follows a single day in the life of a studio fixer who is presented with plenty of problems to fix.

Thoughts?

“Zoolander 2” is more directed towards the younger generation. Having said that, it hasn’t lived up to its name as many were eagerly awaiting the sequel to “Zoolander”, which was a film that many have fallen in love with. Directed by Ben Stiller, this movie is a comedy that finds the beloved model Derek Zoolander and his rival-turned-partner Hansel facing a threat to their continued success.

Thoughts?

“Deadpool” lived up to its promise quite impressively as it’s fast-paced action and witty jokes grabbed the attention of many! It tells the origin story of former Special Forces operative Wade Wilson, who after being subjected to a rogue experiment that leaves him with accelerated healing powers, adopts the alter ego Deadpool. Armed with his new abilities and a dark, twisted sense of humor, Deadpool hunts down the man who nearly destroyed his life.

Entertainment Horoscopes

Horoscopes Your Self-Reflection According to your Horoscope

Celebrity Birthdays:

Pisces Men The Pisces man is often a catch all of characteristics, displaying many of the main traits of the other signs. Speak to a Pisces man and you will often feel like you are having a conversation with someone who’s living in two different worlds.

Chuck Norris

Rihanna

Floyd Mayweather

Pisces Women Spinning lazy circles around her latest conquest, acquisition, or interest, the Pisces woman is a mysterious. Spiritual, curious, and gentle, the Pisces woman is a true dreamer. She puts a great deal of emphasis on the unseen in her life.

Aries: Mar 21 — Apr 20

Decide your priorities now before it becomes hectic later. You will make significant progress this month as long as you are able to focus on overcoming the most important obstacles that stand in your way.

Taurus: Apr 21 — ­ May 20

This is a month to remember for you as you will be able to get through so many different obstacles that have followed you during the past few months. Don’t let any of the difficulties bring you down as your energy will be enough to get you through it all.

Gemini: May 21 ­— June 21

This month is one for self-reflection. You need to take a step back and think about yourself and what you want the future to look like. Afterwards, work on it and do everything in your power to work towards it. You still have time so make it work!

Cancer: June 22 — July 22

A lot of change surrounds you this month, therefore make sure that it doesn’t affect you too much. You may not be very used to the idea of change but this time, it’s beyond your control and it could work positively if you let it.

Leo: July 23 — Aug 22

How you handle this month will tell a lot about who you are as a person. Focus on things that you are extremely passionate about in order to make the most out of it. This month could be negative or positive, all of it depends on you.

Virgo: Aug 23 — Sept 23

This may not be the greatest month in the year for you but that doesn’t mean that it won’t be a good month. Take your time with everything and evaluate every angle before making any final decisions.

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Libra: Sept 24 — Oct 23

Consider this a ‘healthy month’ if you must since it will be the most important aspect. This is not to tell you that you should eat healthy but your health will be vital to making it through this month. Make the better choices and this month will be smooth.

Scorpio: Oct 23 — Nov 22

Scorpio’s will have fun this month. It’s a month for you to simply let go and enjoy yourself. Plan a trip if you have the time and, if not, then organize an outing with your close friends and family to let your mind off any stress.

Sagittarius: Nov 23 — Dec 21

The concentration is on yourself and your home this month. Take a deeper look at your family and try to strengthen the bond you have with each other. Make it a month of reflection and just let your love for your home be the priority now.

Capricorn: Dec 22 — Jan 20

Education, education, education! This is a time for learning and, therefore, you should be focusing on your education and trying to improve in everything you’re working and studying on. It will definitely be worth the hard work in the end.

Aquarius: Jan 21 — Feb 19

The urge to be extravagant and to buy things which make you feel good is high right now, and yes, we all love some retail therapy, and what is wrong with enjoying yourself? However, make sure what you do spend on really does make you happy.

Pisces: Feb 20 — Mar 20

The year of 2016 offers plenty of opportunities for growth in life.

Most of your ideas in the previous months will turn out to be realities and you will need to focus on the most vital ones in order to get the needed rewards.

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