STUDENTALK #178 - May 2016

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Issue 178 - May 2016 - Complimentary Copy

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Making a Difference Through Sports

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

Dear Students, Making a difference.

How difficult is that!?

Or, actually, how easy‌

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Think about it.

If every one of us did one small thing a day, multiply it by the number of inhabitants in your country alone, and that is 4 million good things x 365 days = 1.4 billion good things in one year only!!

Now tell me, can you make a difference!?!

And the difference you make should be in parallel with the all the good things you are being blessed with.

If you have nothing but your health - smile and smile from all your heart.

If you have food - feed.

If you live in wealth - spread.

If you have hope - motivate.

If you have skills - teach.

If you have time - listen and care.

As long as you have the precious gift of life, trust me, you can make a world of difference.

May we all work for a better world.

May we all live for a beautiful today and a better tomorrow.

Till the next issue,

EDITORIAL TEAM Group Editor Katia Abbas katia@ph7-kw.com PR & Marketing Coordinator Zeina Al-Ayoub pr@ph7-kw.com CONTRIBUTORS Quamar Al-Mumin Nathalie Matta Shoroug Jallad Faisal Al-Othaina CREATIVE TEAM Graphic Designer Nidal Al-Shaker nidal@ph7-kw.com PHOTOGRAPHY Editorial Photographer Maher Al-Nouri maher@ph7-kw.com PRODUCTION AND CIRCULATION TEAM Production and Circulation Manager Jad Nahas jad@ph7-kw.com

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NOURA AL HAJERI My triathlon journey started back in 2010 when me and my friends decided to join the 3 club (a triathlon club) my goal was to get fit and lose weight. After few months of training with the group we volunteered in the first official triathlon organized by them in October 2010. We were so excited and wanted to join the next race, which was to take place in April 2011, it wasn’t easy to train for, we had to change our lifestyle completely, we needed to be good in all three sports (swimming, cycling and running).

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I remember some days we were training twice a day, everyday for several hours each session. After my first race, I was hooked to the sport and I have been joining every triathlon race organized in Kuwait and the GCC ever since.

So far I have raced in over 20 triathlon races, training for all these races has improved my

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Abdulaziz Al Rashed Believe in yourself & Stay Positive

Everyone has their own dream, however chasing after that dream is where many usually come to a halt, get caught up in a routine or following through with dreams and goals set for them by their community, family, and friends.

Abdulaziz Al Rashed, 18 years old and a freshman Business Management student at the Gulf University of Science and Technology in Kuwait has a passion for cycling, running, and swimming. As a member of the National triathlon Team and the National Cycling Team as a junior cyclist, Abdulaziz is our very own Kuwaiti Junior triathlete and cyclist.

The journey began when Abdulaziz was 16 years old, watching his cousin going out on his bicycle with his friends and use it as a form of transportation. He was inspired to join him, so he made the choice to go out and get a bike for himself, beginning to use it as his own form of transportation from his house to his friends, the diwaniya, or just for fun. When he came across “Flying Start” in 2013, which is an annual local triathlete competition created to motivate the three triathlete members to continue training for triathlon, he said to himself “why not create a team and participate by doing the cycling part.”

This was the unveiling to a whole new level of cycling and athletics for Abdulaziz and where he decided why not do it all, setting him on his path to becoming a triathlete.

“If you want something, you go and get it… don’t wait for it to come to you” Despite the challenges he has faced and continues to face, such as; having trouble with time management between school and the 2 trainings a day he must complete, federation and administration restrictions, and not having a triathlete coach, he continues to push forward, finding way to make it work. He now works with three different coaches, one specializing in running, one in cycling and one in swimming and uses a triathlete coach in Spain to guide him in scheduling his sessions with all three coaches.

“Having a bad session or a bad day of training is better than not having one at all” Now motivated to chase after his dreams and become a professional triathlete, Abdulaziz not only joined the National Cycling and Triathlon Teams, but also with only one year experience in competing professionally against the top triathletes in the region, he now holds: five championships, six gold, four silver, and 3 bronze medals and strives for more.

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‫قصة الغالف‬

- Kuwait Paddle board Champion 2016 - 3rd overall at the Arabsupersprint Triathlon Championship - 2nd Arab Elite Juniors Duathlon - 1st overall Supersprint Oceanic Triathlon Series Khorfakan Upcoming Races: -Kuwait Triathlon Nationals May 7 -San Dimas Xterra Renegade off road triathlon championship California - 14/5/2016 -San Diego Tri Rock Series Championship CA) 22/5/2016 -Xterra Off Road Triathlon Championship 5/6/2016

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- Fiji OTU Sprint International Triathlon Oceania Cup 2016 Tidbits: • He loves all action sports • Wake boarding • Dirt Biking • His competitive trips aren’t all about the competition • “ Travel, Race, Enjoy” • Started university in Bahrain as a Medical Student • His take on food and diets “I don’t do diets, I just eat & train” • Like to work on videos & video editing for Go Pro • Does not like to procrastinate

Taking on several competitions along the way and intensifying his training while finding a full time coach to help him achieve and succeed, this is only the beginning of the journey Abdulaziz AlRashed takes as he sets his personal shortterm goal to become the Arab champion within 2 years and long-term to qualify for the Olympics in the next 4 to 5 years.

Accomplishments:

Daily Routine: • Wake up • Go for a swim • Have Breakfast • Go to University • Have lunch with grandparents • 3:00PM cycling session or 4:00PM running session • Dinner with friends, goes to the diwaniya, or finishes any prior obligations

- Kuwait Junior Cycling Champion 2015 - Kuwait Junior Time Trial Champion 2015 - 1st Junior Dubai Cycling Criterium 2015 - 1st AG Pan Arab Triathlon Championship 2015 - 2nd AG Pan Arab Duathlon Championship 2015 - 1ST Junior Heraklion Greece Triathlon 2015 - 3rd Junior AlWathba Cycling Criterium Abu Dhabi 2015 - 3rd Junior Bahrain Road Race 2015 - 1st Junior Giant Duathlon Series Race 1 Dubai 2015 - 1st place Spinneys Cycling Challenge Dubai 2015 - 2nd Junior JLL Triathlon Dubai 2015 - 2nd Junior AlCornicheDuathlon 2016 - 7th Junior at World Triathlon Series Abu Dhabi 2016 - Kuwait Junior Cycling Champion 2016 - Kuwait Junior Time Trial Champion 2016

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Students Said Polls

WE ASKED In your opinion, are the majority of people in Kuwait concerned with making a difference?

A) Yes B) No

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A

70%

YOU VOTED Rakan Hallak AUK/Elec. Engineering No

Khalid Serhan AUK/Finance/Accounting No

Farah Hilal AUK/ Comm. & Media Yes

George Massoud AUK / Marketing Yes

Rawan AbdelKarim AUK / Marketing No

Jessy Massoud AUK / Comm & Media Yes

@Rak.an

@Khalidfserhan

@Farah_hilal

@GeorgeMassoud

@Rawanak

@Jessiimassoud

Tima Yazbek AUK / Accounting No

Nadine Krayem AUK / Accounting No

Nabeel Renaaz AUM / MIS No

Abdullah Alshamarii AOU/Business Administration Yes

Mohamed Ali ACK/Marketing Yes

Danah AlDuwaissan BHCK / Interior design Yes

@Tiimayaz

@Nadineak

@nabeelrenaaz

@AbdullahJunior4

@mohamed_ali90

@gamo0sha

Denisa Komorousovรก KU / Arabic language No

Yamen Farra KU / Electrical Engineering No

Julie Poulette KU \ Arabic No

Petra GUST/Arabic language

Malak Zein AOU/Business System Yes

Shouroug Jallad AUM /Industrial Engineer Yes

@deni_kom

@Yamen_Farra

Salma Al Khatib AOU/Business Management Yes

Bassant Ossma AUM/Comp. Engineer Yes

@ S.alkhateeb

@basant_97

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Hussein Foad EGU/Business Yes

Yes @pettyam

Nathalie Matta AUK/Marketing/Accounting No @nat_matta

@Shushu_97

Mayyas Mohammed AOU/Marketing Yes @mayyasblack1

Mansour Abdelaziz AOU/Business System No @mansour_aba

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Rawan AUM /Chemical Eng. No

Farah Sabah AUM/Chemical Eng. No

Hadeel Hussein AUM/Chemical Eng Yes

Ali Hashem AUM/Electrical Eng. Yes

Talal Ahmad Omar AOU/Business Marketing Yes

Saja Abdullah AOU/Marketing Yes

@Rawoon98

@Faroo7asabah

@hb7ussain

@_.alihashem._

@talalta3mry

Zainab Naji AOU/English Literature Yes

Abdulaziz AlKabarity AUM/Industrial Eng. No

Abdulrahman Ahmad AUM/Electrical Eng. Yes

Abdulrahman Ahmad AOU/IT No

Abdullah Bob AOU/Management Yes

Malek Barakt AOU/Business Yes

@zainab_m7md

@Azizkabarity

@lmont_abdulrahman

@mohammedhashem1995

@bob97_

@malek_barakat

Hussein AOU/business management Yes

Sara Eyad AOU/Marketing Business Yes

Bassem ossama AOU/IT Yes @Besso_ball

Mohammad Omid AOU/ business marketing Yes

Khaled Abu Sabra AOU/ Business marketing Yes

Mahmoud Hojeij AOU/Business Yes

Rasha Dawaghreh KU/Mass Media Yes @Rashadouagre

Baraah Al-Kurdi AUM/HR Yes @Baraah__mk

Dalal Al-Sanea AUM/Business Yes @Dalalalsanea_

Hussein Tarhini KU / Mechanical Eng Yes @Husseintarhini

@Mahmoudhojeij

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Students Said Voice Your Opinion

WE ASKED

Whould you like to make difference?

How & why?

YOU SAID

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Basel Samir AUK/Accounting

Dima Khair Accounting/finance

Kassem Makki AUK/Accounting/Finance

@Bsamir_

@Dima_khair

@Kmakki

No, because I’m leaving Kuwait after graduation! I will leave this task to my colleagues.

Ofcourse, by raising awareness that discrimination shouldn’t be part of this society.

Yes,I would want to make a difference because I want to be living in a better world and I think if every person in the world does their part in making a difference whether its small or big it will definitely make an impact

Abdalla Marhaba AUK/Finance/Accounting

Nada Shahadeh AUK/Marketing

@Aboud777

@Nhs______

Moshtaha El Sayed AUK/Engineering

Yes, by trying to increase entertaining sites/activities

Yes, but increasing more public services since it would help all living standards.

@Moshtaha

Yes, by increasing touristic and entertaining place so people can be more active.

Bader Al Mustafa AUK/Accounting Yes, by making it a more diverse and touristic country.

Jassim Mohammed Finance @Jsmohd

Yes, by increasing tourism because it will help in developing the country

Nada mohammed KU/ Political science

Mohamad fouad AOU/Business administration

Yes, by joining a cultural places and adding a creative idea of my ideas.

By writing novels and poems to change the thinking of young people and the public of people.

Because its a right thing to do

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Mohamed Ali ACK/Marketing

Denisa Komorousová KU/Arabic language

@mohamed_ali90

@deni_kom

Somaya Yousef AOU English literature

Yes, i’d like to make a difference in the world by bieng what i want to see in the world, by bieng positive, sucessful, bieng an artist in whatever i do even if it was marketing!. I would love to see the world a better place.

Yes,because making a difference is important for all societies and it helps to move it forward.

I consider myself as a person who wants to make a difference and I want to participate in projects engaging large public, especially young one.

everyone can make different by his own way and thinking , i can make different by using pay it forward idea same as movie which everyone loved and effected that means we all can do kind thing for unknown person than this person can do the same.

Nour Abdullah ACK Mechanical Engineering

Reem Kaafarani GUST PR & Communication

Lana Suhail Gust Marketing

Arwa Amine Gust MOB

Aseel Homayed GUST Finance

Yes I would love to make a difference. I would start by empowering the youth to reach their goals and help build an enriched society.

I would like to change a lot in my life through my education.

Ofcourse, by respecting one another and putting an end to discrimination.

Yes, spread love and peace, always.

Yes, i believe that the world would be a better place if we all practice what we preach.

Avia El- Hout GUST International Business

Reem Lawand GUST Public relations

Lama Arikat GUST Visual Communications

Hawraa Ghamloush Auk Marketing and management

Layan abou hawile Marketing

yes, if everyone accepted each other’s beleifs and opinions and by not being as judgemental as we all are.

Yes. I would make a difference by raising my voice and stand up to people who cant stand up for themselves.

Yes, help the world become a better place by increasing the amount of charity organizations.

Make it more fun.

Because student would be more creative when they are enjoying it and their performance will be higher.

Sara AOU Marketing @Museslb

‫من خالل أمور صغيرة تستطيع تحقيق‬ ‫ قمت بعمل تطوعي على‬.‫نتائج كبيرة‬ 100 ‫الفيسبوك واستطعت من مساعدة‬ .‫شخص على إيجاد وظائف‬

Meshari AlHubaini AOU/Business- System @Malhubini

To be special, you have to make a difference by thinking outside the box as they said, don’t follow the old instruction that didn’t fit your need!

Do your job in a different way.

Be you, never ever try to be others.

For me, makinga difference does not mean to change the world, I can make a very big difference by drawing a smile on someone’s face.

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Topic of the Month This Month’s Spotlight

The Fan of Change You could stare at a freshly painted wall all day, and no matter how long or how hard you hold your gaze, it will not make it dry any faster.

You could roll a fan into the room, and quicken the pace ever so slightly, or better yet, have every one you know roll their own fans in and strategically place it at every inch of wall in need of drying. As a team, each giving in and pitching their help, the walls will dry a lot faster, making room for the next project to come.

‫في هذا العدد تسليط الضوء‬

We can choose to be affected by the world, or we can affect the world Heidi Wills

The walls are a metaphor for society. Some places, take more time than others to progress and open up. Some use quick dry paint, others can’t afford to. But one way or the other, if the paint does not completely dry at some point, you’re just stuck in a very sticky situation.

Uncomfortable, unflattering, wet paint. You, in this scenario, are yourself, because no matter how much you sit there and complain whilst doing absolutely nothing, no change will happen. None at all, and you expect your world to change itself on your behalf. But this is reality, no matter how much you’d love for things to just work out the way you want them to, if you don’t do something about it yourself, there will be no improvement.

You, must start with you. In the wise words of Michael Jackson, “I’m starting with the man in

the mirror.” Hence, even though you’d rather be sitting there for the rest of eternity in your wet painted room on a couch watching Netflix and chilling with your cats, you come to realize the smell will eventually kill you if you don’t do something about it. As will the unhealthy organization that surrounds you. Dreading the idea of having to move, you head out to buy a fan. The Fan of Change. Because if you don’t start the movement yourself, no one will.

Eventually you realize there is more wall than you and your fan can handle on your own. So you spread awareness. “Friends and family, alas I have left my couch of constant pessimism, in hopes of a change, but I can not do this alone, come one come all.” There will be others like you, who are sick of the stench of prejudice and judgment. They too want the paint to dry; they too will invest in a Fan of Change.

One fan up and running, determined to finally get that stubborn paint to dry on that traditional wall slathered messily with cultural staining. It’s doing something, not enough, but at least your conscience is satisfied at the thought of somewhat making a small change, to your little part of wall, with your little Fan of Change.

Before you know it, you’ve gathered enough people in need of a revolution just like you, all lined up together, facing the walls of deprivation and “no you can’ts”.

The paint finally drying, the air clearing up, the hope rising. All it took was one person, a common goal, and a low to medium quality fan.

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Take the Next Step Kuwait College of Science and Technology Kuwait College of Science and Technology (KCST) is a new university in Kuwait, providing a high quality education and high impact research with industrial links. KCST offers Bachelor degrees in Engineering and Science linked to an international network of partners, with programs based on the world-renowned IIT curriculum.

According to Kuwait development plans, telecommunications and electronic engineering bachelor degrees are in high demand, and are heavily required for the Kuwaiti work force. As the first private university in Kuwait specializing in engineering and technology, KCST is the only university in Kuwait offering these programs and specialization.

This June, you will have the chance to see it for yourself, the Kuwait College of Science and Technology, the most technological university campus in Kuwait will be hosting an exciting and educational open day. Allowing students and all alike to enjoy a day of fun, with several booths, which include; food, varying activities and to meet with the university staff, professors, and even receive free consultancy.

The KCST Open day will be held on June 3rd, 2016 from 14:30 – 19:00 & June 4th, 2016 from 10:00 – 18:00.

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‫كلية بوكسهل الكويت‬ ‫إتفاقية شراكة مع ‪LOYAC‬‬

‫نشجع طالباتنا على اإلنخراط في تلك البرامج والفرص التدريبية‬ ‫لتأثيرها اإليجابي في صقل شخصية الطالبة”‬ ‫إستضافت كلية بوكسهل الكويت للبنات مركز لوذان النجازات‬ ‫الشباب ‪ -‬لوياك لتعريف طالباتها عن برنامج لـــــــــويــــــــــــــاك الصيفي‬ ‫‪، 2016‬وقد نظمت هذه الفعالية التعريفية عن البرنامج الصيفي‬ ‫تبع ًا لالتفاقية التي عقدتها الكلية مع ‪ LOYAC‬والتي تعنى بترسيخ‬ ‫العالقات بين الطرفين لخدمة الطالبات بأفضل الطرق‪.‬‬ ‫تحدثت عضو هيئة التدريس السيدة أمل سمارة‪ ،‬المنظمة‬ ‫والمنسقة لهذه الفعالية‪ ،‬مع الطالبات عن تجربة العمل مع‪Loyac‬‬ ‫وأهمية الخبرة التي يكتسبونها في عملهن في مختلف القطاعات‬ ‫والمؤسسات والشركات الخاصة وقد شددت على أهمية الطموح‬ ‫والمثابرة في العمل لتحقيق طموحهن على الصعيدين الوظيفي‬ ‫والشخصي‪ .‬وقد شجعت بدورها طالبات الكلية على اإللتحاق في‬ ‫هذا البرنامج الصيفي الذي يوفر لهن فرصة اإلنخراط بميدان العمل‬ ‫وإستخدام وقتهن وطاقاتهن الشبابية في أمور تساعدهن على‬ ‫تطوير الذات وطريق يسلكوه لبناء مسار وظيفي ناجح بغض النظر‬ ‫عن تخصصهن ‪ .‬وأضافت قائلة أنه قد تم التنسيق مع لوياك إلجراء‬ ‫المقابلة لطالبات الكلية في حرم الكلية لتسهيلها لهن‪.‬‬ ‫تحدثت أيض ًا األستاذة فاطمة بو صخر من ‪ Loyac‬عن البرنامج‬ ‫الصيفي الذي يوفر تجربة فريدة من نوعها لطلبة المدارس والجامعات‬ ‫والكليات للتدريب في سوق العمل لمدة تتراوح ما بين (‪ )6-8‬اسابيع‬ ‫خالل فترة العطلة الصيفية في عدة شركات ومؤسسسات عريقة‬ ‫في دولة الكويت‪ .‬تتخللها ساعات تطوع محددة في مراكز تطوعية أو‬ ‫لجان توعوية و ذلك لتعزيز الحس اإلنساني و خدمة المجتمع لديهن‬ ‫باإلضافة الى لقاءات أسبوعية و أنشطة مختلفة و ورش عمل قيّمة‪.‬‬ ‫وأضافت معلقة عن مدى تأثير البرنامج الصيفي في لوياك لصقل‬ ‫شخصية الطالبة معنوي ًا وذهني ًا وكيف أن العمل التطوعي يخلق عند‬ ‫اإلنسان الشعور بالوعي ‪ .‬وبعدها تحدثت عن كيفية اإللتحاق به من عبر‬ ‫موقع لويك اإللكتروني وعرفت الطالبات عن شروط اإللتحاق‪ .‬وأشادت‬ ‫االنسة ضحى بجديتهن ومثابرتهن بالعمل وهنأت الكلية لوجود مثل‬ ‫تلك الطالبات في مؤسستها التعليمية وشكرت إدارة كلية بوكسهل‬ ‫الكويت على تعاونها المستمر مع المركز وإهتمامها باعطاء الطالبات‬ ‫جميع الوسائل لتطويرهن أكاديميا وعمليا‪ .‬وتحدثت الطالبة بتول‬ ‫شهاب عن تجربتها الشخصية في لوياك وعن مدى تأثيرها في صقل‬ ‫شخصيتها وتطوير أسلوب التواصل مع األخرين‪ .‬وشكرت إدارة الكلية‬ ‫إدارة لوياك وممثليها الهتمامهم الدائم بتطوير المستقبل الوظيفي‬ ‫للطالبات وشكرت السيدة امل سمارة للتنسيق والتنظيم لهذه‬ ‫الفعالية‪.‬‬ ‫ويذكر أن كلية بوكسهل تعمل على تشجيع الطالبات على المشاركة‬ ‫في مثل هذه البرامج من أجل إثراء الجانب العملي لديهن بما يساهم‬ ‫في تأهيلهن لسوق العمل‪.‬‬

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‫‪Student Life University Activities‬‬

‫الجامعة االمريكية‬

‫أكثر من ‪ 40‬مدينة حول العالم تشارك سوي ًا في‬ ‫الهاكثون بالتزامن مع يوم األرض‬

‫مركز العلوم واألبحاث المعلوماتية والهندسية (‪ )RISE‬في الجامعة األمريكية في الكويت يستضيف أول ‪ Fishackathon‬في الكويت و‬ ‫الشرق األوسط لدعم مبادرات الحفاظ على البيئة البحرية و الثروة السمكية‬ ‫أعلن مركز مركز العلوم واألبحاث المعلوماتية والهندسية (‪ )RISE‬في‬ ‫الجامعة األمريكية في الكويت‪ ،‬بالشراكة مع وزارة الخارجية االمريكية‬ ‫ومعهد الكويت لألبحاث العلمية (‪ )KISR‬عن إطالق المسابقة السنوية‬ ‫الثالثة ‪ Fishackathon‬التي تقام للمرة األولى في الشرق األوسط‪.‬‬ ‫مصطلح “الهاكاثون” بشكل عام يشير الى “ماراثون البرمجيات” – الذي‬ ‫يجتمع فيه المبرمجون و مديري المشاريع و رجال األعمال من أجل البحث‬ ‫عن حلول تكنولوجية تخدم أهداف مجتمعية و بيئية و غيرها‪ .‬و من هنا‬ ‫جاءت المبادرة العالمية ‪( Fishackathon‬هاكاثون الحفاظ على الثروة‬ ‫السمكية) من قبل مكتب وزير الخارجية االمريكية ضمن مبادرات‬ ‫الحفاظ على البيئة البحرية و الثروة السمكية حول العالم من خالل أيجاد‬ ‫حلول تكنولوجية تدعم سبل الصيد المستدام في البحار و المحيطات‪.‬‬ ‫تم تنظيم أول ‪ Fishackathon‬في يونيو ‪ 2014‬في الواليات المتحدة‬ ‫االمريكية‪ .‬وفي العام الماضي‪ ، ،‬أقيم ‪ Fishackathon‬في ‪ 12‬مدينة حول‬ ‫العالم‪ .‬و هذا العام‪ ،‬يتوسع ليشمل أكثر من ‪ 40‬مدينة في القارات الست‪.‬‬ ‫وأضيفت الكويت على القائمة هذا العام لتصبح الدولة الوحيدة في الشرق‬ ‫األوسط التي تشارك في هذا الحدث الهام‪.‬‬

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‫حياة الطلبة أنشطة‪ /‬فعاليات‬

‫جامعة الخليج‬ ‫تقيم مؤتمر «‪»THE CAUSE‬‬

‫أقامت جامعة الخليج للعلوم والتكنولوجيا مؤتمرا ً عن المسؤولية‬ ‫اإلجتماعية بعنوان (‪ )The Cause‬في الحرم الجامعي في الفترة من‬ ‫‪ 10-14‬من الشهر الجاري‪ ،‬ويأتي هذا المؤتمر تتويج ًا لمشروع مشترك‬ ‫بين طلبة النادي اإلعالمي ونادي العالقات العامة وأعضاء هيئة التدريس‬ ‫بقسم اإلعالم واإلتصال الجماهيري باإلضافة الى العديد من الطلبة‬ ‫المتطوعين من القسم ويشمل المشروع العديد من الفعاليات العامة‬ ‫بمشاركة مجموعة من جمعيات األطفال الخيرية الرائدة بالكويت‬ ‫والمنظمات غير الربحية ووكاالت اإلعالن المحلية وكلمات من كبار‬ ‫شخصيات المجتمع المدعون للمؤتمر‪.‬‬ ‫و سيتضمن المؤتمر حفل تكريم جائزة الشكور والذي سيقام مساء‬ ‫يوم الخميس الموافق ‪ 14‬ابريل الجاري وستقوم لجنة تحكيم مستقلة‬ ‫بإختيار ‪ 4‬فائزين من أصل ‪ 20‬شركة مرشحة بناءا ً على مساهماتهم‬ ‫في نشاطات المسؤولية اإلجتماعية في مجاالت متعددة وهم البيئة‬ ‫والتعليم والصحة والثقافة والرعاية اإلجتماعية والخيرية‪.‬‬

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Student Life University Clubs

AUK Student Council STUDENTALK has met with members of the Student Council at AUK. The Student Council is the voice that represents the student body. They defend the rights of the students, and mediate between the administration and students.

What has changed this year in comparison to last year?

The biggest challenge was getting our name out there; students were used to the Student Government Association (SGA). SGA was officially changed to Student Council, which has similar positions, however the election and voting systems are different. We were new and the students didn’t know who we were and whether we could help them out. This year we have a large number of involvement, even within the Student Council, we have 40 members (largest number in years).

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What have you done so far?

We are representing the students (actually doing our job). We held an open forum and told the student body of our plans, they saw that we are achieving what was promised. We started

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solving whatever problems the students were having. We have also organized a winter camp with around 300 students attending.

How do you feel you can help AUK? Through constant struggle and hard work, we can help by changing and always finding a better way to do things. Liaising between the students and administration in order to create a more efficient system for everyone.

What can we expect for next year?

Have a higher rate of involvement, a higher voting turnout. More events, as they tend to get high interaction with the student body.

Any final words for the readers?

Motivate yourself before motivating others, be the change you want to see.

Dress or Makeover?

‫حياة الطلبة أندية جامعية‬

We need to be the change that we want to see

- Nathalie Matta

Omar Al Faresi President

Zainab Wasfi Secretary

Fouzan Al Gahtani Judicial Committee Chair

Ali Kelkawi Vice President

Nathalie Matta Public Relations Committee Chair

Dalal Al Zeid Events Planning Committee Chair

George Massoud Treasurer

Zaid Malas Media Affairs Committee Chair

Al Jazi Al Eisa Clubs and Orgs Committee Chair

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‫إحترام الدستور ‪ ..‬واجب أخالقي‬ ‫بقلم الطالب‪ :‬فيصل األذينه‬

‫عندما نذكر الدستور فأننا يجب علينا أن نذكر الدستور الكويتي الذي كفل العديد من الحقوق المدنية والذي أعطى العديد من الحقوق‬ ‫لمواطينين لكي يعيشوا حياة زاهرة وكريمة مبنية على األحترام والود في التعامالت فيما بين السلطات وشرائح المجتمع‪ ،‬وعندما‬ ‫نتكلم عن القانون هو مجموعة من النصوص التي تحكم وتنظم العالقة مابين السلطات واألفراد‪.‬‬ ‫عندما نتطرق إلى مفهوم من مفاهيم الدستور وهي الجانب األنساني‬ ‫الذي يؤكد على رفع سقف الحوار في الكالم واحترام الرأي المقابلة‬ ‫والمناقشة من حيث الفكرة ال لشخوصهم بل نناقش األفكار وال‬ ‫نتطرق إلى عوائلهم وال طوائفهم وال قبائلهم وال جنسياتهم وهذا‬ ‫السلوك بحد ذاته أحد المظاهر الحضارية التي نرنوا إليها في المستقبل‬ ‫القريب وهي أن نحترم القانون وال ننتظر شخص يذكرنا في احترام‬ ‫القانون وأن تكون رقابة ذاتية فيما بين أنفسنا‪.‬‬ ‫هنالك فرق بين أحترام القانون واألجبار على األحترام القانون ولألسف‬ ‫اغلب الدول دولنا نجبر على احترام القانون ألننا ال نعترف فيه والكن‬ ‫ألجل شخص أو مصلحة ما تحتمني على احترام القانون أو في مكان‬ ‫عام يجب أن أظهر أني شخص احترم القانون‪ ،‬ولذلك عندما ترى‬ ‫المواطن الخليجي في خارج دولته عندما يقضي أجازته الصيفية في‬ ‫الدول األوروبية تجده أول شخص يحترم القانون ويذكر أسرته بأن‬

‫يحترمون القانون ألنه يعلم أن ال يوجد تهاون في هذه الدول‪.‬‬ ‫في المجموعة األخرى وهي التي تحترم القانون ألنها تعتقد أنه السبيل‬ ‫الوحيد لكي ترتقي الشعوب وهذا جدا ً قليل في الدول الخليجية وهذي‬ ‫السلوك منتشر جدا ً في الدول الحضارية حيث أنهم يحترمون في‬ ‫القانون ويعلمون أبنائهم أن على احترام القانون أنهم لديهم أعتقاد‬ ‫جازم أذا لديك حق فالقانون هو السبيل الوحيد الذي سوف يحل‬ ‫مشاكلك ويعطيك حقوقك فتجده اذا لديه قنينة من الماء وفرغت‬ ‫يسعى جاهدا ً لكي يبحث عن حاوية لكي يلقيها‪.‬‬ ‫بالنهاية نحن نؤكد أن احترام القانون هو مظهر من المظاهر اإلنسانية‬ ‫والحضارية ونحن نأمل بأن نرى جميع المواطنين والوافدين بأن‬ ‫يحترموا القانون والدستور ألنه هذا أقل واجب تقدمه لدولتك وأن هذا‬ ‫يعكس ثقافتك وبيئتك التي تعيش فيها فيجب علينا أن نحترم‬ ‫القانون ليس ألننا مجبورون بل ألنه واجب أخالقي‪.‬‬

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‫الطالبة عزيزة الشطي‬ ‫أمينة صندوق القائمة المستقلة‬ ‫يحرص عدد كبير من الطلبة عند التحاقهم بالجامعات بتوسعة أنشطتهم حيث ال تقصتر فقط على المناهج الدراسية بل تتضمن‬ ‫أنشطة أخرى‪ .‬وفي هذا العدد من مجلة ‪ STUDENTALK‬التقينا مع الطالبة عزيزة محمد الشطي‪ ،‬أمينة صندوق القائمة المستقلة‪-‬‬ ‫تخصص لغة انجليزية سنة رابعة في كلية التربية في جامعة الكويت‪.‬‬

‫ما هي أبرز االنجازات التي تم تحقيقها حتى اليوم؟‬ ‫زيادة الشعب الدراسية والمقررات للطالب حيث أصبحت تتسع‬ ‫لعدد أكبر كم الطلبة‪ .‬كما ساهمنا في تضليل الممرات بشكل‬ ‫عام ‪ .‬وأيض ُا أرسلنا كتب لتوسعة الكافيتريا لتتسع لعدد أكبر من‬ ‫الطلبة‪ .‬وكما قمنا بإلغاء الملف اإلنجازي‪ .‬ويمكن القول أننا جددنا‬ ‫ما يقارب ‪ 80%‬من مرافق كلية التربية ونحن في خوض اإلجراءات‬ ‫الالزمة لتكملة المشروع والوصول إلى نسبة ‪.100%‬‬ ‫كما أننا خالل الفصل الدراسي الصيفي ونظراً الرتفاع درجة الحرارة‬ ‫وتزامن الفصل مع شهر رمضان المبارك وفرنا رشات المياه في‬ ‫جميع الممرات‪.‬‬ ‫أما بالنسبة لخارج الكلية ونظراً لعدم توفر مواقف للسيارات‪،‬‬ ‫تعاونا مع الجهة المعنية في المرور للتخفيف من المخالفات‬ ‫المرورية على الطلبة‪.‬‬ ‫ما هي اإلجراءات التي يتم إتباعها لتحقيق مطالبكم؟‬ ‫نقدم كتب رسمية إلدارة الجامعة تتضمن مطالبنا وشرح كافة‬ ‫التفاصيل‪ ،‬وبدورنا ننتظر الرد من إدارة الجامعة وهذا يتطلب بعض‬ ‫الوقت للتنفيذ والذي يمكن أن تصل لمدة سنة أو أكثر‪.‬‬ ‫إلى أي مدى هناك تعاون مع إدارة الجامعة؟‬ ‫يمكن القول أن هناك تعاون كبير ما بين الطلبة وإدارة الجامعة‬ ‫حيث تظهر إدارة الجامعة بشكل مستمر اهتمامها بمتطلباتنا‪،‬‬ ‫لكن في بعض األمور هناك بطئ في التنفيذ‪.‬‬ ‫ما هي مواصفات الطالبة ألن تكون عاملة في القائمة المستقلة؟‬ ‫حب العمل‪ ،‬والمساعدة من غير مقابل‪.‬‬

‫لماذا قررتي اإلنضمام للقائمة المستقلة؟‬ ‫أعتبر أن القائمة المستقلة تمثلني وتمثل آرائي وأفكاري كطالبة‪،‬‬ ‫كما أنه هو المكان المناسب الذي يمكن من خالله أن أقدم‬ ‫الخدمات للطلبة‪.‬‬ ‫ما هو منصبك؟‬ ‫أنا أمينة صندوق القائمة المستقلة‪ ،‬وعاملة في القائمة المستقبلة‬ ‫منذ ثالث سنوات‪.‬‬ ‫ما هي األنشطة التي تقومون بها؟‬ ‫هناك عدد كبير من الخدمات األكاديمية واألنشطة الترفيهية‬ ‫والتي جميعها تصب جميعها في خدمة الطلبة‪.‬‬ ‫على سبيل المثال لدينا ركن خاص في الكلية نساعد من‬ ‫خالله الطالبات للحصول على أوراق المقررات أو معالجة أي‬ ‫مشكلة مهمة‪.‬‬

‫كيف يتم خلق التوازن ما بين الدراسة والعمل؟‬ ‫من الصعب جداً خلق هذا التوازن لخدمة الطلبة‪ ،‬تأخر تخرجي سنة‬ ‫كاملة بسبب عملي ونشاطي مع القائمة المستقلة‪.‬‬ ‫إلى أي مدى توفر لك أسرتك الدعم؟‬ ‫في البداية عارضت أسرتي عملي في هذا المجال‪ ،‬لكن عندما شرحت‬ ‫لهم تفاصيل هذا العمل قدموا لي الدعم الالزم‪.‬‬ ‫إلى أي مدى ساهم عملك في القائمة بتغيير شخصيتك؟‬ ‫اصبحت أكثر جرأة بسبب تعاوني مع عدد كبير من الطالبات‪ ،‬وهذا‬ ‫ما ساهم في تقوية شخصيتي‪ .‬كما أشعر بالمسؤولية تجاه زميالتي‬ ‫ي تحقيق المطالب الذين يسعوون لتحقيقها‪.‬‬ ‫ما هي خطتك المستقبلية؟‬ ‫من المقرر أن أعمل في القطاع التعليمي‪ ،‬كما أنني سأسعى‬ ‫الستكمال دراستي‪ .‬وأطمح أن أقوم بعمل قيادي مشابه للعمل‬ ‫الذي أقوم به في الكلية اليوم‪.‬‬

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KUWAIT TRIATHLON NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

Saturday May 7th 2016

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‫تمتلك الطالبة لوتس موسى موهبة في مجال الرسم‪ ،‬طالبة سنة أولى في كلية بوكسهل تخصص تصميم داخلي‪ .‬وفي هذا العدد من ‪ ،STUDENTALK‬التقنيا مع الطالبة لوتس‬ ‫موسى لنتعرف أكثر على موهبتها‪.‬‬ ‫كيف ومتى بدأت موهبتك في الرسم؟‬ ‫أنا أرسم منذ سن صيغر جداً‪ ،‬لكن البداية الفعلية كانت منذ سنتين‪.‬‬ ‫ما هو نوع الرسم؟‬ ‫جربت ورسمت بمختلف أنواع وأشكال الرسم من الزيتي إلى الرصاصي‬ ‫والرسم البخاخي والرسم المائي‪ .‬أنا أستطيع أن أرسم أي شيء‪ .‬لكن‬ ‫يمكن القول أن المفضل لدي هو رسم الوجوه والطبيعة‪.‬‬ ‫كم من الوقت تستغرق رسوماتك؟‬ ‫يمكن القول من يوم إلى شهر على حسب نوع الرسمة‪.‬‬ ‫هل ترسمين بشكل يومي؟‬ ‫أحرص على الرسم بشكل يومي حتى أكتسب خبرة أكبر‪.‬‬ ‫لماذا اخترتي مجال التصميم الداخلي كتخصص في الجامعة؟‬ ‫دخلت في مجال التصميم الداخلي ألنني ال أنتخيل نفسي في أي مجال إال‬ ‫الرسم‪ ،‬وهذا التخصص قريب على مجال الرسمم ويعتمد على مهارة‬ ‫المصمم بالرسم بمختلف أشكاله‪.‬‬ ‫إلى اي مدى تدعمك أسرتك؟‬ ‫في األساس والدتي رسامة ويمكن القول أن هذه الموهبة متوارثة‪ ،‬كما‬ ‫أنها علمتني أغلب طرق الرسم باستثناء البخاخ ألنه يعتبر فن حديث‪.‬‬ ‫وبشكل مستمر تقدم لي أسرتي التشجيع‪.‬‬ ‫هل سبق وشاركتي في معارض؟‬ ‫شاركت بعدد كبير من المعارض والمسابقات‪.‬‬ ‫هل تتابعين الرسامين اآلخرين؟‬ ‫أحرص على متابعة أعمال الرسامين الذين يقومون باستخدام البخاخ‬ ‫خاصة الرسامين على شبكات التواصل االجتماعي‪.‬‬ ‫ما هو طموحك في هذا المجال؟‬ ‫طموحي في هذا المجال نوع ًا ما أن أكون أكثر احترافية وأفتتح معهد‬ ‫رسم خاص للتعليم‪.‬‬

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‫سارة حطب طالبة في كلية بوكسهل‪ ،‬تخصص إدارة أعمال سنة ثانية‪ .‬تمتلك موهبة مميزة في مجال التصميم والرسم‪ .‬وفي هذا العدد من ‪ ،STUDENTALK‬التقنيا مع‬ ‫الطالبة سارة حطب لنتعرف أكثر على موهبتها‪.‬‬ ‫ما هي موهبتك؟‬ ‫أنا من محبي الرسم والفن بمختلف أنواعه‪ ،‬ودائم ًا ما أدمج ما الرسم‬ ‫الغرافيتي والتصاميم على حسب الطلب‪.‬‬ ‫كيف اكتشفتي موهبتك؟‬ ‫بدأت في هذا المجال سنة ‪ ،2010‬ولكن قد سبق لي المشاركة في‬ ‫المعارض واألنشطة التي كانت تنظمها مدرستي في ذلك الوقت‬ ‫وكانت لدي القدرة القيام بأي عمل‪.‬‬ ‫كيف تستوحي أفكارك؟‬ ‫أستوحي أفكاري من األمور الخيالية والرسوم المتحركة‪.‬‬ ‫هل تشاركين في معارض؟‬ ‫شاركت بمعرض مجموعة مواهب فض ً‬ ‫ال عن المشاركة في ورش‬ ‫عمل ومسابقة رد بل‪.‬‬ ‫هل تتابعين الرسامين اآلخرين؟‬ ‫أتابع عدد كبير من الرسامين والنحاتين ألكتسب من خبرتهم‪.‬‬ ‫لماذا اخترتي مجال تخصص إدارة أعمال كتخصص في الجامعة؟‬ ‫تخصص إدارة األعمال سيساعدني في إدارة أعمال بعد التخرج ألنني‬ ‫سأسعى الفتتاح مشروعي خاص فيني يتعلق في مجال الرسم والفن‪.‬‬ ‫إلى اي مدى تدعمك أسرتك؟‬ ‫أهلي يدعموني بشكل كبير في هذا المجال خاصة أن موهبة أي شخص‬ ‫تحتاج إلى دعم من المحيطين من حولهم ليتمكنوا من تقديم أفضل‬ ‫ما لديهم‪.‬‬

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The Local Scene Artist of the Month

Ahmad Sulaiman Ahmad Sulaiman, a marketing student at the Australian College of Kuwait. He is a talented artist, he draws, paints, and does graffiti. We had the pleasure of meeting Ahmad and to take a look at his work.

When did you start drawing?

It all began when I was three years old; I started drawing characters and human beings.

Having the interest in drawing, I took a few art classes in high school; however, they were quite boring, so now I am applying to an art school in the United Kingdom. Hopefully I will get accepted and go after I am done with my diploma.

Is there a certain character you enjoy drawing?

When I was younger I started drawing super heroes, and I have two special characters that I like to draw. One has a cat mask, and the other has a giant sphynx cat with him at all times.

What else do you like to draw?

I can draw portraits, I like to paint, sometimes, human faces (close up), I also draw still life, but I find that boring, I spray paint as well.

How long does it take to finish a project?

If it is a painting it will take me a week or two, if it is a drawing it takes me longer, because I like to focus on the details.

What inspires you?

I get my inspiration from anything like people and culture. I add things, such as swords and deserts from Arabian culture, and cats from Ancient Egypt.

How did you get into drawing? And how did you learn?

My father draws, which encouraged me to teach myself how to draw. I practice on a daily basis so that I can keep improving.

Did you partake in any art exhibitions?

I took part in an exhibition at ACK, which I got a prize for. I also participated, as a graffiti artist, in the Alwan festival.

What projects are you working on?

I want to create a comic book, I have a story, and it’s about three brothers in a desert world that I made up. Each brother has a face tattoo and they each have a giant sphynx cat. The older brother disappears and takes his cat, so the two younger brothers go in search of him

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with their cats. I made it very vague as I want to add more to story. I’m planning to name the comic Sphynx, for now, I still haven’t named the characters though.

Do you think that art and drawing are appreciated in our country?

In our country they don’t appreciate art as a career, they think of it as a hobby. They appreciate money more, they focus on lucrative jobs.

Do you follow any artists?

I follow Asian artists as they tend to be advanced in drawing Manga and comics.

What are the difficulties that you face while drawing?

The hands and feet, they’re very hard. I like hands though and through practice I have gotten better, however I still avoid drawing feet. Faces can be hard if you’re doing something new or drawing a different ethnicity.

How do you manage your time between your studies, drawing, and the comic book?

So far, marketing has been easy as it is logical and makes sense, they give us a lot of work.

As I draw every day I try to draw something specific for the comic, that way I get some progress done.

Does your family support your decision to go to art school?

At first, my family was a bit nervous of the thought of me going to art school, but the more I draw the more they understand that I really want this.

What do you want to do after art school?

I want learn animation and I want make an animated movie about my characters.

Hopefully I can also do a video game, as I like the mechanics behind it. My friend is studying computer engineering in the United States and we want to create the video game together.

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The Local Scene

RS

Mohammad Al-Rashid

Mohammed AlRashed, a 21 year old student, is the drive behind the designs of the brand RS. We had the chance to speak with Mohammed and learn a little more about his brand.

Tell me a little bit about yourself.

Mohammed AlRashed, a 2rd year AUK student majoring in Finance. Turning 21 on May 4th. I like to be myself, do the stuff that I love, drink coffee, go out for a walk, see my friends and enjoy each moment as if it’s my last. I dislike the negative energy. I’m interested in exploring whatever is different and new. I love to design clothes and cook! Cooking been my hobby since I was a child. I’ve started my brand back in July 2015 with my friend Ahmed AlRashed.

into the streetwear world. The Arabic words, numerals and characters are something different to what people usually might consider being on a shirt. About the name, my friend and me were thinking of a name, we wanted something with no meaning yet so simple, so we went with RS.

What got you interested in creating shirts and designs?

I’ve always wanted to have my own clothing brand; the process of designing and creating a piece from scratch is the most interesting part Also, to wear and let people wear something that I have created is a reason for me to be interested in this field. And with the help and support of my friend Ahmed AlRashed I’ve started it.

Do you follow international trends, colors, designs at all? If so, explain what type and why?

Of course, in order to satisfy our customers and compete with others we need to follow what is trending when it comes to colors and designs to deliver something that is successful and wanted.

Where do you get your inspiration from for your designs?

Everything that has beauty inspires me; even people and stories inspire me.

What is the story behind the designs and the name?

The designs are a different and new concept

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Who are your target audience?

Basically males and females between 16 and 35.

Who inspires you most?

My family.

What are your dreams and goals?

Short term & long term I only got goals; dreams are something that might not happen. One is to make my brand hit global. Another one is to be successful and deliver something really great for this world.

Do the right thing this Summer!

Volunteer in Kenya 7 - 16 July 2016 apply now on www.loyac.org

The Local Scene

Artspace Tissue Texture Mixed Media

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 :Tissue Texture Mixed Media Level: Beginner Duration: 2 hours What you’ll need for the String Art piece: * Canvas (size of your choice) * PVA glue (also known as white glue) * Thick Tissue (or napkin) * Water cups * 1 Medium brush for glue * 1 Medium bush for paint * Acrylic Paint *Tip : This project is all about being messy while enjoying the process. There is really no right or wrong way in creating texture. So let loose and enjoy!

Step 1 : Prep: Water down half a cup of PVA glue with some water.

Rip up pieces of napkins dip them into the PVA glue generously and place them randomly on the entire surface of your canvas in a wrinkled manner.

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Step 2: When the tissue texture is completely dry, decide on the colours you will be using as a background making sure they are harmonious.

You can refer to a colour wheel in order to make good matching decisions.

Step 3: Paint the entire canvas using your three harmonious colours.

We used: Ochre yellow, Cream, and White.

Tip: Start with the lightest colour in your palette working your way into the darker shades.

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Step 4: When the background is completely dry, use black or brown paint to paint the bark and branches of the tree. Make sure you dip your medium brush into the water to allow the paint to run smoothly on the now rough surface

Step 5: Beautify the painting with cherry blossom flowers!

Using a square brush and pink paint, follow the pictographs step by step in order to get extremely easy as well as gorgeous flowers for your tree.

Step 6: Using the back of the brush dip it into white or yellow paint to create the inside of the flower.

Nothing makes me so happy as to observe nature and paint what I see Henri Rousseau

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The Local Scene

One Team to represent Kuwait in Brazil at the World Final Neymar Jr. teams up with Red Bull to create a 5-a-side street football competition Neymar Jr. has teamed up with Red Bull to create a 5-a-side street football competition – a championship that is open to amateur and semiprofessional footballers aged between the age of 16 and 25. The tournament will be contested first at a local level, then in a national final and will be concluded in a global final in Praia Grande, São Paulo, where the Brazil and Barcelona star’s career started.

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The side who comes out on top in the World Final will win an extra special prize; the chance to meet Neymar Jr. and watch a Barça match at the Camp Nou in the VIP area.

Neymar Jr. 5 features one twist compared to normal 5-a-side football – every time a team scores, the opposition loses a player. The games will last for ten minutes, however, if a team manages to eliminate all players on the other side, they take the victory before the full time ends.

In Kuwait, the tournament will kick off on May 2 hosting eight qualifiers and giving the chance to 128 teams to take part in this global competition. The qualifiers will take place in Hassan Abul (May 2-3) “Goal” football fields in Fahaheel (May 11-12), Al Shaab (May 1516) Al Jahra (May 19) and in Kuwait University Adailiya (May 23). Teams of 5 to 7 players can sign up now via www.neymarjrsfive.com to represent Kuwait in Brazil.

“I always dreamed of putting on my own signature tournament and invite the best teams over to my hometown. I’m really looking forward to seeing what these players can do and have a great time doing it,” said Neymar Jr.

To celebrate the launch of Neymar Jr’s new signature football tournament “Neymar Jr’s Five”, we asked the Brazil captain to pick the four current players he would want alongside him in a five-man team.

Dani Alves: “When I arrived at Barcelona, he was my partner on the right wing and we struck up a great relationship. Dani is one of my best friends in football as well, so it would be fantastic to have him in the team.” – Neymar on Alves

Which players would Neymar Jr choose to play alongside him if he was limited to a five-aside team? Read on to discover the awesome foursome he would pick to join him.

Five interesting facts about Neymar •By the age of 10, Neymar Jr. was already considered a rising star of the football world.

•His unforgettable performances on the pitch have earned him the adoration of the Brazilian fans, scoring within 28 minutes on his debut match for the national team did much to cement his place among the greats.

•He is often compared to legends Robinho and Pelé and, as such, he has attracted some very generous bids from many European teams.

•Neymar Jr. started his career with the São Paulo-based club Santos in 2003, having been promoted to the first team aged 17. His debut match was in March 2009 against Oeste and the following week he scored his first goal with the team against Mogi Mirim.

•Neymar is credited with helping to reinvigorate the Brazilian nation’s passion for the sport through his creativity and spontaneous style on the pitch. In August 2010, he made his international debut for Brazil against the USA and scored his first goal (28 mins) and secured a 1-0 victory for the team.

Lionel Messi: “Right from the start, Messi helped me a lot at Barcelona, both on and off the field. We have a great relationship and I want to continue playing and getting better alongside him. He’s the best player in the world.” – Neymar on Messi Luis Suárez: “Luis is a great player and should’ve been on the podium for the Ballon d’Or as well. With Luis and Leo [Messi], the secret is that we enjoy playing together and we try to play well and have fun at the same time.” – Neymar on Suárez Thiago Silva: “Thiago Silva is one of the toughest defenders I’ve ever had to play against and someone I’ve always admired.

He’s also a great man and a great captain.” – Neymar on Silva

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The Local Scene

Turning Students into Business Professionals INJAZ-Kuwait has been in the business of creating independent, responsible, and hard working individuals for over a decade. In helping the youth open their own business, INJAZ is also benefiting the community through job opportunities.

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What is INJAZ-Kuwait? And what makes it different from other non-profit NGOs? INJAZ Kuwait is a non-profit (NPO), nongovernmental organization (NGO) driven

by Kuwait’s private sector that deals with the youth generation in Kuwait to develop their capabilities and inspire them to have their own business and create small to medium enterprises or companies. In addition, we encourage students to work in the private sector, by providing them with the necessary skill set through INJAZ programs.

Since 2005, INJAZ-Kuwait has reached close to 40,000 students from more than 80 educational institutions, thanks to almost 3000 volunteers—and growing. INJAZKuwait connects corporate volunteers to mentor youth through JA programs.

Volunteers undergo orientation and training before they embark on their mentoring experience to enhance their readiness as well as performance during mentoring sessions to inspire the youth.

INJAZ was founded in 2005 in response to the need to develop the youth of Kuwait, The programs changes the mindset of the youth exposing them to entirely new concepts and encouraging them to think critically about the world around them.

What are the benefits that students get from participating in INJAZ-Kuwait’s programs?

Benefits are to open their mind to endless possibilities to leadership and owning their own business and companies to develop and support the economy in Kuwait.

INJAZ-Kuwait has been operational for 11 years, what are the achievements accomplished to date?

I think that INJAZ biggest achievement is supporting government schools in Kuwait.

Helping the youth of these schools to get the best exposure from their mentors.

Also giving the chance for mentors to support the youth to achieve their dreams with guidance of experience.

Can you share with us some success stories from students who have completed programs with INJAZ-Kuwait?

SUCCESS STORIES: Othman Boodai 2007 INJAZ-Kuwait Company Student Founder, Green Target Co.

Program

In 2007, Othman Boodai was a regular kid in high school, who liked to play with his friends. One day a friend approached him and told him that an organization named INJAZ was coming to school.

“What is INJAZ?” he asked.

His friend responded, “INJAZ will teach us how to start a company. We will become businessmen and learn to make money”.

They both registered their names to attend the program, which would change their lives.

A volunteer from the private sector visited their classroom and shared his experiences with the group. The volunteer laid down 2 conditions if they were to start a company within the program: • KD 75 start-up capital • Duration of the company would be 3 months and then they’d have to liquidate They brainstormed ideas that contained 3 aspects: make money, add value to the country and could be sustainable.

Through research it was established that 450 tons of paper waste was being buried underground and this waste could be the main source for recycling books and materials for industries. The idea was then to collect the paper before it went to waste so they can save the environment, as well as sell the paper to recycling factories, which would then make them some money.

They collected hundreds of tons of paper and sold each ton for KD15. By the end of the program, they earned around KD 1,075 in profit. Green Target now has entered various areas of recycling, for example plastic and school notebooks/materials. *Othman sold Green Target in 2015 and now runs a company called “Green Plastic”.

Hamed Al Khamis 2007 INJAZ-Kuwait Company Student CEO & Owner, Slice Restaurant

Program

In 2007, Hamed Al Khamis decided to join the INJAZ program while in high school with

the objective to become an independent person and the desire to work for himself.

Now at 25, he takes pride in being financially independent through the establishment and leadership of a successful restaurant group called “Slice”. Since inception, Slice was successful in not just creating 70 jobs in the country but was able to cater to the local youth employment. Today about 6 jobs within the total establishment are occupied

by Kuwaiti personnel.

He takes pride in the entrepreneurial identity that he has created for himself, which has allowed him to dedicate every hour of his day working for no one but himself. The Slice Restaurant Group has been successful in its revenue generation since inception with the restaurant generating KD half million and KD 1.2 Million in year 1 and year 2 respectively.

The restaurant’s current activity boasts being on track with 2015 revenue projections of over KD 2 Million.

Based on the market findings and handson experience rendered through INJAZ’s Company Program, Hamed and his team were able to tap into the lucrative food industry in Kuwait harboring on market potential.

INJAZ’s Company Program enabled Hamed to establish and grow entrepreneurial ideals and allow Hamed to learn how to optimize resource utilization within the business context.

Do you have any last words for our student readers?

INJAZ is continuing to grow stronger through the years as fruitful results to the efforts given from the INJAZ Kuwait management and the team working to develop and give the right assistance and exposure to students with big dreams. I believe that now is the right time to give proper support and carry part of this burden as an appreciation to this beloved country and its Government especially with the international decline in oil prices but also to support the economy. Our business team members’ in INJAZ for the last eleven years to date are keen to give the right support for students to achieve their success stories.

To learn more about INJAZ-Kuwait’s programs, please contact 24962293 E-mail: info@injaz-kuwait.org

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The Local Scene

LOYAC 'ASWAT 3' Rocks the Audience at Al Shaheed Park

Under the Patronage and with the Attendance of His Excellency the French Ambassador to Kuwait Christian Nakhle, Al Shaheed Park witnessed the musical performance ‘ASWAT 3’, as part of its Kuwait Cultural Week.

‘ASWAT 3’ presented a mixture of art from the East and the West, talking about the history of Kuwait since its beginning the pearl diving journeys and the trade until today; as well as how the different cultures of the people who live in Kuwait merge together and how they all share each other’s joys and sorrows.

Fareah Al Saqqaf The chairperson of LOYAC indicated that over 20 young man and woman participated in this performance. Some are Kuwaitis and some are non-Kuwaitis who were born and raised in Kuwait. What brings them together is very strong. What brings them together is their love for Kuwait, dance, beauty, music, and for one another, because art brings them together; thus, they are bound to be ambassadors of love and peace. Three of them were chosen to represent LOYAC as part of a performance with the French team in France; they excelled there, and today they have returned to us with the experience and creativity they gained in this field. She also noted that this work embodies LOYAC’s values that call for love, peace, and celebrating other cultures, not only accepting them.

Al Saqqaf also thanked the French Institute and the French embassy for their close and beautiful support and cooperation for the past three years and until today, as well as LOYAC and LAPA’s strategic partners - the National Council of Culture, Arts, and Letters, and the Amiri Diwan. She also thanked the sponsors of this cultural, artistic, and humanitarian project - IKEA and Zain.

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The Journey of LOYAC From the vast desserts of Kuwait to the Steep Canyons of Jordan

Recently, 12 brave adventurers made the journey from Kuwait to Jordan to explore their steep canyons, hidden valleys and ancient monuments.

This 3-day expedition was guided by a team of nomads and professional local adventurers who taught them the way of the deserts, how to survive it and be more selfsufficient. The group bathed in the crimson sunset of Wadi Rum, rode camels Bedouinstyle through the deserts, floated on the saltiest sea on earth, and was wonderstruck by historic pink Petra. The group comprising of 6 high school juniors and seniors, and 6 young employers travelled as strangers and returned as a friends with lots of golden memories and stories to share.

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Lifestyle Fashion for Her

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Lifestyle Fashion for Him & Her

Splash Fashion Xcess Summer '16 fashion show

FASHION For Him & Her

This Splash season is embraced with the other end of the style spectrum and celebrates the resurgence of Maximalism. ‘Splash Fashion Xcess’, the Summer 2016 fashion show brings colors, embellishments, and textures topped with grunge inspiration together.

Exploring a new venue with Asateer, Atlantis, the guests were welcomed into a prefunction area which was nothing short of a feast to the senses. A walk through the tunnel with multicolored heart facets, one was immediately transported to an eclectic dimension. Adorned with mirrors and raw bulbs on either side, the replication of things exemplified the Maximalism theme. The pre-party zone complete with archways and elements inspired by the grunge culture like metal chains set the mood for the show .The energy was palpable with trap and dubstep tunes creating an electric ambiance. Making way into the runway dotted with LED screens, one was able to get a glimpse of the theme through a lucid graphic display.

Taking center stage, the two dominant trends showcased were Mod Maximalism and Grunge Maximalism, where a little bit of everything seems just about the right way to enter the season. The collection is a modern hybrid between neat designs with a maximalist edge. Mod Maximalism, catering to a set of sophisticated individuals, comprises of tailored and oversized silhouettes. Grunge Maximalism, a youth centric holding true to individualism and making strong statements with the presence of denim, embellishments, biker stud details, suits sets, skater skirts, and asymmetric dresses.

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Yamamay The New Summer Collection

FASHION For Her

Kick off this summer with the styles brought to you by Yamamay through the inspiration of paradise of white beaches and crystalline water on a trip to the Maldives. Rocky Barnes, Lorena Rae and Dayane Mello are the stars of this new collection where color and personality rule.

Through its garments, a sunny summer full of charm and glam with oh-so trendy, particular swimwear to create perfect looks and to fully enjoy this sparkling season. With bright textures, macro crochets, frills, fringes and nets. These are just some of the key elements that Yamamay picked for its women who don’t give up look stylish on the beach as well.

Fluo is the absolute must have selected for maxi, two-tone, pop or geometrical prints to create a look-at-me shiny optical effect. Flowers, tropical and ethnic prints are the background of bikinis, bandeaus, bottoms, French knickers bottoms, as well as the timeless trikinis. All of them to be paired with the perfect cover-ups, T-shirts, skirts, lightweight pants, rompers, scarves and kaftans: a wide range of beachwear to enhance and complete your summer outfits.

Yamamay Summer Collection brings women designs meeting all their vacation and sunny day needs. Choose from a variety of versatile and double face pieces for the traditional or eccentric looks. The versatile pieces; provide you with the ability to mix & match, building your own fashionable looks with the added hint of color to your wardrobe, bringing energy to your styles.

For those who love traditional styles, the double-faced bikini, is available in a one-color version or for the eccentric looks, you are provided with a floral or geometrical. Plus, swimwear in crochet and hand-embroidered details that highlight the particular features of the fabrics and the meticulousness of the workmanship: that’s can’t be missed!

Last but not definitely not least, Yamamay celebrates the Brazilian creativity with the making of products 100% MADE IN BRAZIL where the fusion of nature, color and energy makes garments versatile with a pure color explosion: the perfect mix to fully enjoy this breathtaking summer in the sun!

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Lifestyle Watches

Tissot MotoGPTM World Champion, Jorge Lorenzo, New Tissot Ambassador Watches

The most decorated Spanish MotoGPTM rider in history, reigning World Champion and one of the most talented riders on the international scene, Jorge Lorenzo, is the newest member of the Tissot Family. Known for his precision, elegance and style in addition to his competitive spirit, he represents the values of the swiss watchmaker perfectly and is a great addition to the Tissot family, Official Timekeeper of MotoGPTM. Jorge Lorenzo’s path has been paved with precociousness and records. Success has been his companion since the day he rode a bike for the first time at the young age of 3. When he was 8, as one of the youngest, he won the Balearic Championship. He soon made the jump into the European Championship and the Aprilia Cup. His quick thinking and his constant evolution opened the doors to the MotoGPTM World Championship. In 2002, on his 15th birthday and on the famous Jerez circuit, he became the youngest rider in the World Championship. After three years in the 125CC category, he escalated to 250cc and achieved two consecutive World Championship Titles.

Jorge Lorenzo was then at ease in making the leap to the top flight in 2008. In his first race, he won pole position and in his third MotoGPTM Grand Prix, he climbed to the top of the podium.

Since then and during his eight seasons, Lorenzo has not stopped growing. He has achieved three World Championships (2010, 2012 and 2015), has been runner-up three times (2009, 2011 and 2013) and has become one of the most important racers of all-time with a record number of Poles (62). He is also the fourth driver in the all-time list for victories in the premier class (41) and third in line for the most podium finishes (99).

François Thiébaud, President of Tissot, has also expressed his enthusiasm: “We are very pleased to welcome Jorge Lorenzo to the Tissot family. His passion, his courage and fighting spirit fit with the values of Tissot perfectly. Our commitment to the world of MotoGPTM and to our role as Official Timekeeper is strengthened by our alliances with great athletes. It is an honour for us to welcome the three-time World Champion in our family today. “

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Lifestyle Watches

Omega Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150m Ladies Collection

Watches

With distinct sizes, materials and colours, the OMEGA Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Ladies’ Collection offers plenty of variety for women who adore choice.

For the cases, the models are presented in either 38.5mm or 34mm. The selection of larger sizes has been created using 18K red gold, 18K yellow gold and stainless steel. The smaller sizes have been created using 18K Sedna™ gold, stainless steel and 18K yellow gold.

The dials are made from pearled mother-of-pearl, which provides a soft, tranquil effect. In most instances, the mother-of-pearl is white, however OMEGA has also introduced Tahiti, lavender and coral which are all instantly captivating. Every dial of the Aqua Terra collection also includes a series of diamond indexes.

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Diamonds are also used to pave the bezels of numerous models which deliver added radiance, while the overall look is completed by a metal bracelet or leather strap.

The Aqua Terra 150M Ladies’ Collection has often led the way with mechanical innovation.

Again, it delivers superb precision and performance through the OMEGA Master Co-Axial Calibres 8500/8501 and 8520/8521 which are both resistant to magnetic fields of 15,000 gauss.

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Oris Oris Big Crown ProPilot Day Date

Gadgets

Inspired by the skies for over 70 years, Swiss watch manufacturer Oris has been producing specialist aviation watches ever since the launch of its first Oris Big Crown in 1938. Born to satisfy the demands of fighter pilots in Normandy, this heroic timepiece has since spawned a whole collection of skybound watches.

Part of the elite ProPilot range, this addition to the Big Crown family confirms Oris’ allegiance to the skies. Harnessing decades of flight experience into a specialist timepiece, the Oris Big Crown ProPilot Day Date is designed with the accuracy and functionality demands of a pilot at its core.

Acknowledging the aviator’s need for minimal distraction whilst in command, enhanced legibility forms the foundation of the Oris Big Crown ProPilot Day Date’s unique design. Special developments to its Oris Calibre 752 movement allow a bolder, enlarged calendar indicator; whilst eyecatching Super-Luminova® inlayed hands, indices and numerals perfectly contrast against a simplified black dial for rapid recognition. Housed beneath a doubledomed anti-reflecting coated sapphire crystal, this elite aviation watch offers paramount clarity in the air.

Borrowing style inspiration from the powerful turbine jets under a pilots command, the Big Crown ProPilot Day Date’s striking bezel features a coin edged top ring, case back and crown reminiscent of an airplane’s formidable engines. Crafted from a resilient stainlesssteel casing, this serious timepiece has been aesthetically balanced to ensure it not only aids its pilot within the cockpit but is also a stylish accompaniment on land. A true homage to the precision engineering and meticulous skill involved in flight, the special Oris Big Crown ProPilot Day Date is designed for the sky.

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Lifestyle Health

5 steps that will provide you with a healthier life style.

Lately, a lot of us started obsessing over healthy food, losing weight and staying fit. But sometimes we get misled with too much information relating healthier food options, snacks and meals. To start off easy and try to get used to a healthier life style; here are 5 steps that will help you and prepare your body for a change.

1- Detox Water Drinking a lot of water is known to be one of the best things you can provide your body with; but detox water takes it to another level. It doesn’t only provide your body with sufficient amount of water but also helps you cleanse your body, kick out any toxins and helps you burn fat. There are around 20 different detox water recipes’ but the main known detox water is : • Slices of Lemon and Mint: Perfect way to start you morning since it jump-starts the metabolism and helps you awaken after a night of sleep.

2- Replace oil with spray oil Using corn oil or cooking oil in general is very unhealthy since it turns into saturated fat in your bodies which is very hard to get rid of.

Try as much as you can to grill instead of frying; and when you do that replace any oil that you use with a spray oil since the portion would be nothing compared to using cooking oil and most of it will be burned during the cooking process.

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*too many people believe that cooking with olive oil is healthier; but although it is more healthy and better to your body once its exposed to heat it becomes unhealthy just like the cooking oil.

3- Cut down carbs Carbs is another problem when it comes to our diet, as middle eastern people most if not 90% of our meals are based on white rice, white bread and toasts; these food contain complex carbs that our bodies cant digest properly so we end up storing. Try to minimize your carbs intake to once a day, as in including them in only one meal and not throughout the day. If you find it real hard to cut down on carbs; the least you can do is try and replace your white rice with brown rice, white bread/toast with brown bread/toast since brown carbs contain whole grains which are easier to digest. In addition, whole grains have been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease and certain cancers.

4- Reduce salts/sodium in your meals.

We all know that adding salt to our meals makes it more delicious and yummy but salt

isn’t as good for your body as it is for your food. Excessive salts in our meals lead to high blood pressure which damages the kidneys over time, and leads to kidney failure sometimes. Not just that, salts in our bodies, help to store water which ends up making you look bigger or more bloated; and makes it harder to get rid of the water on your body to start losing weight.

5- Give up Soda We all know that soda can be the main reason to a fuller stomach and it makes you gain weight insanely; not only it makes you gain weight but also it is very unhealthy for your inner body. Drinking soda especially in the sun can limit your inner hydration since we go and drink soda instead of water; while we can be getting the benefits of water we end up getting the calories of a soda. Not just that, soda is also known to causes insomnia and sleeping disorders since it is highly on caffeine and not getting enough sleep affects your body functions and metabolism.

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5 steps to a flawless foundation

We, as females, try our hardest to have the best and most flawless foundation on our faces. Now sometimes obtaining a flawless foundation isn’t such an easy job. And as we know, the way your foundation looks is the most important thing since it’s the base of the look. If the base isn’t good, the whole look won’t be perfected.

1. Moisturize: Moisturizing your skin is so important, more than you think it is. In order to get the flawless look your skin needs to be well moisturized during application. a.Dry skin: if you have dry skin, it is extra important for you to moisturize your whole face, because your foundation will create lines and look cracky around the dry areas. b. Combination skin: if you have a combination skin, in which some areas are dry others are oily. Make sure you moisturize the dry areas very well and slightly moisturize the oily areas. c. Oily Skin: if you have an oily skin, you probably get oilier when you move around, in the outside areas or when you wake up. So sometimes you don’t need to moisturize it further or else you’ll get too oily during the day. So here are two things you can do.

• Moisturize before you sleep: Apply your moisturizer heavily before you sleep, your skin will suck in most of it and what’s left will gently

keep your face moisturized for the morning.

• Use an oil-free moisturizer: another thing you can do, is use an oil free moisturizer or a moisturizer that is made especially for oily skin. Using that your skin will be nice and moisturized without looking all oily and shiny throughout the day.

2. Always Prime: using a primer that fits your skin type is a very important step. Because it will prepare your skin to accept the foundation and it will keep your foundation in place for the whole day. But always remember to choose a primer that works with your skin type. Ex. Never use an oil based primer if your skin is already oily.

3. Choose your foundation wisely: choosing the right foundation is the most important step of them all, because if you apply the first two steps correctly and then use a Matt foundation on your dry skin, your foundation would look bad. Always remember to identify your skin type first and then match to it your foundation.

4. SET SET SET: Always set your foundation to make sure everything stays in place. You can find different setting powders that might work on your skin. Personally I prefer a translucent setting powder because it doesn’t add extra color; it only sets the foundation/concealer in place. But again, it might vary depending on your skin type.

5. Drink Water: I’m sure you’ve heard this a million times before, but drinking water does affect the way your skin looks, we can moisturize our skin from the outside but only water can moisturized it from the inside.

TIP: add cucumber slices to your water since cucumbers is very good for your skin ;)

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News Sports

Triathlon

A sport that's starts with swimming, transitions into cycling and ends with running. One sport is not enough that why triathlon was invented for those with a heart for endurance and challenge.

Triathlon, pronounced “ Tri – A – Thalon” as the name denotes represents 3 sports practiced consecutively in the following order:

Swimming

Cycling

Running

Triathlon is a sport raced in the above disciplines using the standard distances below:

1 Sprint

2 Olympic

750 meters Swim 20 km Bike 5 km Run

1500 meters Swim 40 km Bike 10 km Run

Historical time line of triathlon in the world and Kuwait |

Triathlon invented in mission bay, San Diego.

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Formation of International Triathlon Union (ITU) in Lausanne, Switzerland.

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Triathlon starts in messila beach hotel, by the american army

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"Triathlon first surfaced in Kuwait in the late nineties. The American Army used to organize an annual triathlon race in Messila Beach Hotel, a handful of participants used to partake every year mostly from the American army."

GHADA HUSSAIN

Ghada Hussain is the first Kuwaiti Female triathlete, she started in 1999 by participating in the messilah beach hotel triathlon, and later advanced further in the sport, by hiring a coach online, as the sport was quite new to the community and there was a general lack of professional advice locally on how to train for triathlon.

Ghada took her love for triathlon to another level and started to compete professionally in races organized in Bahrain and Dubai, as the only Kuwaiti to participate at the time.

In 2010 she had joined the 3 club and recieved professionnel training, she continued to race in Phuket & Abu Dhabi.

Professionally, she owns and manages inspire pure fitness which also offers triathlon training programs and race prep training. She's currently prepping to race in Bahrain and Mallorca.

Triathlon debuts in the Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia.

The 3 club First Tiathlon club formed in kuwait

Kickoff of Kuwait Triathlon National championship

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2016 May 7th 2016 Al Corniche Club

TRIATHLONCLUB | TRI YOURSELF

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NAJLA NAJLA AL JERAIWI AL JERAIWI

Today I am a Triathlon Coach & Sport Events Manager in Al Corniche Club Kuwait. I started my triathlon in 2011,Coach after joining theEvents ďŹ rst triathlon clubininAlkuwait, I instantly fell in love with the Today I journey am a Triathlon & Sport Manager Corniche Club Kuwait.

I started my sport, and began to work on developing my endurance and speed in each of the three disciplines. triathlon journey in 2011, after joining the ďŹ rst triathlon club in kuwait, I instantly fell in love with the sport, and began to work on developing my endurance and speed in each of the three disciplines.

The nature of my training is approximately 12 hours/ week, normally divided into 2 sessions a day.

Training covers all training aspectsisofapproximately triathlon (e.g.12 Running, cycling, swimming, core The nature of my hours/ week, normally divided intostrengthening 2 sessions aand day. conditiong exercises).

Training covers all aspects of triathlon (e.g. Running, cycling, swimming, core strengthening and conditiong exercises).

I started competing more professionally in the sport in 2014, becoming the First Arab female triathlete representitive in the 17th Games, South in ATU the African & Pan Arab I started competing moreAsian professionally in the Korea. sport inRunner-up 2014, becoming FirstTriathlon Arab female triathlete championship. cycling champion bothKorea.

Time Runner-up Trial and Road Currently national representitive inGCC the 17th Asian Games, in South in ATUrace.

African Triathlonthe & Pan Arab champion of Kuwait in both road cycling and time trial.

My main goal for this season is to race UCI championship. GCC cycling champion in both Time Trial and Road race. Currently the national World road cycling race.

Future goalcycling is to qualify for Olympics 2020.goal for this season is to race UCI champion of Kuwait in both road and time trial. My main World road cycling race. Future goal is to qualify for Olympics 2020.

Triathlon is more than a sport for me, its a life long commitment that has exposed me to the most amazing both thefor personal level. that has exposed me to the most Triathlonexperience is more than a on sport me, itsand a lifeprofessional long commitment amazing experience both on the personal and professional level.

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NOURA NOURA NOURA AL HAJERI AL HAJERI AL HAJERI

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Kuwait and ever since. my first race, I GCC wasever hooked to the sport and I have been joining every triathlon race organized in Kuwait and the GCC ever since.

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I am very happy with my performance in the sport and I know my best races are yet to come!

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Entertainment Celebrities

Beyoncé Is the Lemonade Bitter or Sweet?

Beyoncé drops her latest album Lemonade, but the question we ask is “is this lemonade bitter or sweet?” As she walks down the street with a baseball bat in her hand bashing parked cars, you find her expressing her anger, while throwing her wedding ring at the camera and fiercely stating “If you try that…again, you’re going to lose your wife.”

As her sixth album to be released with 12 tracks and an hour long film following,

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Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter, a multiplatinum, Grammy Award-winning recording artist who’s acclaimed for her thrilling vocals, videos, live shows and the as wife of hip-hop artist Jay Z, expresses her anger and feelings towards infidelity.

In 2013, Beyoncé told Vogue she “guesses” she’s a feminist, because she “believes in equality” and a year later followed with a performance at the MTV Awards in front of

the lights of “FEMINIST”. However, the short film Lemonade is said to be more specifically about race and the specific experiences of black women.

Now, we are all left wondering what’s next, is the album and movie an unfiltered display of her personal life, walking on a tight rope with Jay Z for all to see, or is her personal life the ammunition to something much larger, where she implements a strong commitment to feminism and a political image?

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‫اخبار المشاهير‬ ‫مسلسل العراب بحلة جديدة!‬ ‫انطلقت عمليات تصوير الجزء الثاني من مسلسل العراب تحت‬ ‫عنوان جديد “تحت الحزام” بإدارة المخرج حاتم علي للسيناريو‬ ‫الذي وضعه السيناريست خالد خليفة‪ ،‬ليعرض في شهر رمضان‬ ‫من العام الحالي‪ .‬ويحفل الجزء الثاني بتطورات كبيرة فيها فتح‬ ‫للباب على مصراعيه أمام جيل جديد‪ ،‬وكشف المخرج حاتم‬ ‫علي‪ ،‬عن أن هذا الجزء سيحفل بمرحلة متقدمة من الصراع‬ ‫ستستخدم فيها كل الوسائل‪ ،‬المشروعة وغير المشروعة‪،‬‬ ‫بحكم طبيعة العمل السلطوية‪ .‬أما النجمة أمل بوشوشة‬ ‫فعبرت عن سعادتها وتحمسها لالستمرار في هذا العمل‪،‬‬ ‫كاشفة عن أن التفاصيل تحفل بتطورات عما تم تقديمه في‬ ‫القسم األول العام الماضي‪ .‬وعن شخصيتها قالت‪ ”:‬هناك جديد‬ ‫في شخصية عليا ابنة أبو عليا‪ ،‬وبخاصة بعد وفاة والدها وحياة‬ ‫الرفاهية التي كانت تعيشها أيام سطوته‪ ،‬لكنني ال أود الكشف‬ ‫عن تفاصيل كي ال أحرق الشخصية منذ اآلن”‪ .‬ويضم المسلسل‬ ‫نخبة من نجوم الدراما السورية وفي مقدمتهم باسم ياخور‬ ‫وباسل خياط وسمر سامي ومنى واصف وديمة الجندي وجيني‬ ‫إسبر ودانا مارديني وآخرون‪.‬‬

‫كارول سماحة ُتفاجئ جمهورها‬ ‫شاركت النجمة كارول سماحة ُمعجبيها بكلمات حصرية من‬ ‫أغنياتها الجديدة عبر حسابها الخاص على إنستغرام لفترة ‪10‬‬ ‫أيام‪ ،‬ل ُتفاجئهم بإطالق أول أغنية جديدة “عزيزة” عبر صفحتها‬ ‫الرسمية على فيسبوك قبل إطالقها عبر تطبيق أنغامي‪،‬‬ ‫كهدية لمعجبيها قائلة‪“ :‬ألنكم األعز إلى قلبي أهديكم “عزيزة”‬ ‫من ألبومي الجديد “ذكرياتي””‪ ،‬وأيض ًا بخطوة جديدة‪ ،‬خالل فترة‬ ‫طرح األغاني عبر أنغامي تشارك كارول مع معجبيها عبر قناتها‬ ‫الرسمية على اليوتيوب فيديوهات حصرية تروي من خاللها‬ ‫قصة كل أغنية من األلبوم‪ ،‬سبب اختيارها لها والحالة التي كانت‬ ‫تعبّر عنها وغيرها من األخبار الحصرية عنها‪.‬‬ ‫يتضمن ألبوم كارول الجديد ‪ 14‬أغنية باللهجتين المصرية‬ ‫واللبنانية‪ ،‬تعاونت فيه مع عدد كبير من الشعراء‪ ،‬الملحنين‬ ‫أن لكارول حصة في هذا األلبوم أيض ًا من ناحية‬ ‫والموزعين‪ ،‬كما ّ‬ ‫الكلمات إذ حملت ‪ 5‬أغنيات توقيعها‪.‬‬ ‫يذكر أنهُ استغرق العمل على هذا األلبوم فترة سنتين وكانت‬ ‫كارول قد سجلت األغنيات وهي حامل بمولودتها األولى تاال‪.‬‬

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Startup Kuwait

PH7 Group Partners With Startup Kuwait

Zeina Mokaddam, Managing Director of PH7 Group, signed a media sponsorship agreement at the end of March with the Dean of the Business Administration College at Kuwait University, Dr. Jasem AlMudhaf.

The agreement sees two of PH7’s magazines, STUDENTALK and MEN’S PASSION, become media partners of STARTUP KUWAIT. On signing, Zeina said, “We’re delighted to be working in support of this great initiative.

STARTUP KUWAIT is something we at PH7, together with the whole of Kuwait, can truly believe is inspiring change”.

The agreement was signed shortly before the beginning of the STARTUP KUWAIT competition – the National Innovation and Entrepreneurship Challenge - which began during April, Kuwait’s five major colleges (KU, GUST, BHCK, ACK and AUK) all participated.

Spearheading the STARTUP KUWAIT program is Dr. Redha Behbehani (left, with Zeina Mokaddam). Driven by his vision and passion for enabling a new spirit of entrepreneurship across the nation, he said, “The days of the state supporting a whole nation through its oil and mineral wealth generously are no longer realistic. A student going from graduation directly to a job within the public sector is a disappearing scenario. Kuwait is developing to become a different nation now – it needs to become and is becoming more diverse”. Dr. Redha and STARTUP KUWAIT are poised to play a key role in developing future generations of Kuwaitis.

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Startup Kuwait April's News Reviewed

Startup Kuwait has continued apace in building awareness of the startup community in Kuwait. As such, another step taken by the Startup Kuwait is the initiative to bridge the startups community of Jordan to the startups community in Kuwait.

Through the sponsorship and invitation of the Startup Kuwait, four early stage startups from Jordan’s entrepreneurship community (3D Mena; AUTHORIDES; Sajilni; and Abjjad) and OASIS 500 (an accelerator) visited Kuwait in April and shared their entrepreneurial journeys with the students at a well-received event hosted jointly by Startup Kuwait initiative of ACK, GUST, BHCK, AUK, and KU. In addition to the presentation to the students Mefazec, in collaboration with Startup Kuwait, hosted an evening of talks by the young Jordanian entrepreneurs. This was well attended by the startups community in Kuwait and was followed by networking into the late hours of the evening.

The entrepreneurial journey experiences shared by the representatives from Jordan’s startup community were extremely valuable and highly appreciated in Kuwait. The Jordanian entrepreneurs and Oasis 500 showed their willingness and readiness to mentor the winners from all 5 schools KU, AUK, ACK, GUST, BHCK in the April 2016 competitions, in preparation for the winning teams’ idea pitches for the Startup Kuwait National Competition on May 29-30, 2016 Startup Kuwait has written interview-cases on experiences of Jordanian startups (contact startup@cba.edu.kw)

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Entertainment Events

MEC MENA Wins Agency of the Year at the Festival of Media

MEC MENA was named Media Agency of the Year at the Festival of Media awards in Dubai last night. The awards celebrate the very best in media thinking and communications across the Middle East.

MEC also won Campaign of the Year for MAGGI Diaries, a comprehensive content case that documents four housewives’cultural and culinary journey as an inspirationto women throughout the region. Other wins included 3 Gold, 3 Silver and 3 Bronze Awards, making MEC the most awarded media agency of the night.

“This accolade is a testament to the amazing work our team in MENA delivers for clients,” said Mohan Nambiar, CEO of MEC

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MENA. “Producing excellent results is our motivation and this recognition will further strengthen our commitment to delivering and driving our clients’ businesses and brands forward.I am over the moon for all the team across the region.”

Alastair Aird, MEC global COO and head of MEC’s newly launched content offer MEC Wavemaker, commented, “This is just fabulous news and a huge endorsement for the MEC Wavemaker team in the Middle East. These wins are proof positive that our approach to creating content is the right one; it’s specifically designed to make change happen – and measurably improving a brand’s performance.This thinking is the

root of the MENA team’s success. And I couldn’t be any prouder.”

Rainer Mueller, Communication and Marketing Services Director, Nestlé Middle East,added, “MEC team! The recognition of your work at the Festival of Media Award is well deserved, amazing, outstanding, mind-blowing, incredible… We are all very proud of you and we feel privileged to work with the best media agency team of the year. Keep on your passion to build great Nestlé brands, to delight our consumers, to enhance their lives, and win as many as awards as you can. As mentioned yesterday, the new benchmark is now winning global awards. No pressure…”

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Choowy Goowy Celebrating 10 Years with the Taste of Joy

Choowy Goowy celebrated its 10th year anniversary on Wednesday April, 27th, marking its transformation from humble beginnings to a multi-franchised cookie brand. The event showcased their newest full fledge bakery concept located in The Promenade mall in Hawalli, with artful displays of their latest desserts and café menu.

Choowy Goowy is a local concept developed in 2005 by young Kuwaiti entrepreneurs with a simple concept in mind: baking fresh, decadent cookies served in classic airtight jars. The jar itself has become a symbol of flavor, quality, and familiarity, warming its way into the homes and hearts of Kuwait.

Over the past 10 years, Choowy Goowy has developed over twenty mouth-watering cookie flavors and have truly captured “the taste of joy” though their innovative spin on traditional desserts, including their brownies, cookie-dough molten, cheesecakes, and other sweet treats.

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No cash. Just cans.

Red Bull Can You Make It? Teams finished in Paris

One week, 398,157km and 16,036 traded cans later, the Red Bull Can You Make It? teams have arrived in Paris, to celebrate their adventures and share their journeys. 157 teams out of 165 made it to the City of Light in time, after being on the road for seven days, without any cash or personal phones, using Red Bull cans as their only currency.

Last month, 165 teams took off from five starting points in Europe, with only one destination, Paris. Teams faced some highs and some lows on the way, while putting their bargaining skills to the ultimate test.

From building a temporary house out of a cardboard box to showering in a waterfall, the 500 students have shown great team spirit. Getting a ride in a helicopter or exchanging a few cans for a wind surfing session on Lake Garda, are just some of the highlights they ticked off the adventure list.

The Survivors team from Kuwait was on a mission traveling across Europe using only cans of Red Bull as currency. Neighbors for almost 10 years Mohammed Zakaria (Arab Open University student), Ahmad and El-Husseiny Zaghloul (Kuwait University students) are three adventurers who love to travel, however, never had the chance to go on such a challenging trip.

“When I first heard about the competition, I was so excited to participate. Although it was difficult to think about, it my passion towards travelling and adventure that pushed me to do it,” said Zakaria.

He continued: “When I first arrived at the starting point in Florence, I was nervous, and it was just a matter of 2 hours until we begin the journey. To be honest, looking at the other teams’ calm and joyful attitude was even more terrifying. I decided to live the moment and to stop worrying as I was confident that we can make it to Paris easily.

We made many new friends and had a great time and memories with the other teams – it felt like we have known each other forever.

This was the first time and definitely the coolest way to visit Europe. I would pay millions to go through this challenge again as this experience changed my way of thinking towards everything and taught me how to appreciate money and food”.

Altogether 35 different means of transport

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were used, including commercial flights, helicopters, bicycles, speedboats and their own feet. The teams passed through 20 countries experiencing different weather conditions and cultures. Teams had to stop at six checkpoints before reaching the finish line, choosing among 40+ European destinations such as Copenhagen, London, Budapest, Geneva, Bordeaux, Vienna, Krakow, Venice and Madrid.

Wauw from Belgium, finishing second.

“We met some amazing people on the way, it’s incredible how far you can go with just cans and some charm,” shared the winning team Feel Alive. “It was a tough week but we made it, awesome journey.”

Teams were on the roll around Europe, landing one amazing trade after another.

Cans were traded for skydiving, paragliding, indoor surfing, snowboarding, car rentals and five star hotels. Next to the ultimate highs, there were also some lows where teams had to sleep on floors or hitchhike for hours in the rain before anyone would pick them up.

The team with the best overall score is team Feel Alive (EE) with 580pts. The team of three students managed to pump up their scores in every category in the last days of the adventure, taking first place in social media strength rank, checkpoint challenge rank and the overall score. Team Wauw (BE) landed the second spot with 555pts, while team USU (US) finished third in the overall rank with 550pts and scored first place in the adventure challenge category.

“You never knew what will happen next. We went from a five star hotel to sleeping on a cardboard box in a parking lot,” said Team

Event statistics: Total distance travelled: 398,157km Total Countries Reached: 20

Total Cans Traded: 16,036 Total transportation types used: 35 If you wish to see what you missed, watch all 8 episodes on Red Bull TV, recapping the day’s best moments.

About Red Bull Can You Make It? Red Bull Can You Make It? challenged teams of three university students in the adventure of a lifetime. In 2016, a total of 165 teams from more than 50 countries across the globe had just one week (April 12–19) to travel thousands of kilometers throughout Europe from one of the five Starting Points to the Finish Line in Paris, using cans of Red Bull as their only currency. Judging is based on three factors: Checkpoint Challenges, Social Media Strengh and completing tasks on the “Adventure List.” It’s not about the first team to the destination – it’s the journey and the adventures that matter. www.redbullcanyoumakeit.com

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Fashion Competition

Startup Kuwait PH7 Group Partners With Startup Kuwait

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Horoscopes Your Self-Reflection According to your Horoscope

Celebrity Birthdays: Taurus Man Earthy, ribald, and lusty. A Taurean man’s prudence seems to desert him at the first sign of love. Galloping headfirst into love and relationships, he is a man in love with love. His temper is a symptom of his deep underlying passion, if you can get beneath that thick hide of his.

Jack Nicholson

John Cena

Megan Fox

Taurus Women The Taurus woman is tender and caring and she may have some firm opinions that can’t be changed -- but that can also equate to strength of character. She is sensible and patient – very winning qualities. Taurus’ element is earth, and Taurus Woman could be described as the original earth mother. Taurus Woman aims for balance in life. She loves nature and desires nothing more than to live in comfortable and colorful surroundings.

Aries: Mar 21 — Apr 20

An even better month lays ahead with more positive transits joining strong and Mars. There is some crazy energy around especially following the May 21 full moon, but you will cope better than most and should enjoy warm and friendly relations.

Taurus: Apr 21 — ­ May 20

The focus on relationships carries over from last month and picks up steam. There are not so many transits in May as there were last month, but they are very pleasant. The last few weeks of the month are business as usually with only your longer term Neptune transit in play. Enjoy and relax!

Gemini: May 21 ­— June 21

Venus and Mars keeps the focus on relationships in May 2016 as was the case last month. Your birthday transit culminates with a full moon which places even greater emphasis on relationships. A full moon on Mars means extra patience is needed this month.

Cancer: June 22 — July 22

The positive influence from the April 22 Full Moon continues to bring harmony until the May 6 New Moon. The focus on love and money from late last month also continues in the first week but that is the end of your transits for May 2016.

Leo: July 23 — Aug 22

Any restrictive or limiting conditions since the April 22 Full Moon are likely to continue until the May 6 New Moon. Things then improve quickly with a series of strong and expressive transits ideal for taking the initiative.

Virgo: Aug 23 — Sept 23

More positive influences in the first week of May 2016 should relax the tension but the full moon on the 21st will increase any aggressive feelings. Mars creates a buildup of energy inside and a strong desire to assert yourself in an aggressive manner. This can result in frustration, anger and conflict.

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Libra: Sept 24 — Oct 23

Your energy is high right now, and you are mentally alert, but it can be very hard to channel that energy in constructive ways. This is a good month for standing up for yourself, for tackling physical chores and for doing lots of little jobs rather than one long drawn out one

Scorpio: Oct 23 — Nov 22

Life is not linear, it is more like snakes and ladders, and sometimes if you push too hard in a direction resistance builds up – in May 2016 take your foot off the gas and take the pressure off yourself.

Make time to relax and participate in an activity that gives back to you.

Sagittarius: Nov 23 — Dec 21

This is a good month for love as you are self-assured and confident, and thus able to express yourself and your needs in a positive way. Hit problems on the head by speaking about anything that is niggling immediately and getting it out the way – but read the next paragraph first.

Capricorn: Dec 22 — Jan 20

Emotions can run high in May 2016, and it may not be easy for you to see his/her point of view – you may be accused of not being sensitive enough. It is likely that you will say something that seems obvious to you, but is perceived as being very hurtful to the other person.

Aquarius: Jan 21 — Feb 19

Relationships can be tricky in May 2016 as you are giving mixed signals – you are saying one thing, but you are projecting something different and your loved one or those close to you may be reacting to what you are projecting rather than what you are saying and that can add to your confusion.

Pisces: Feb 20 — Mar 20

Relationships are intense in May 2016 whether they are new or established, and there can be a subtle battled of wills. You may not actually argue, but something is simmering below the surface, and it may be hard for you to broach the issue as you may think that perhaps you are imagining something.