Issue 12

Issue 12 / May 2013

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Dear readers, A year has passed since we first started theCITY, and it has been quite the journey for us. We met many interesting characters, worked with many amazing individuals and managed to sponsor several successful events. We're quite thankful, and of course this wouldn't have happened without the dedication of our readers. Our readers not only receive the magazine as an audience, but they also contribute to making it with us. We have an open-door policy with our readers -- they come in with their suggestions and input, and they participate in creating content. That's one of the things we're very proud of here at theCITY. We are making a few changes and tweaks in our upcoming issues. We've made the layout a bit more easy on the eye, and we're including several new writers in the magazine's future issues. Of course there is plenty more, but we'll let you know in the right time.

Thank you for sharing our success. We wouldn't have been able to succeed if it wasn't for having a wonderful audience just like yourself.

Kind regards,

Khaled Al-Qahtani

،‫أعزائي القراء‬ ‫ وكم‬،‫مرت سنة كاملة على صدور أول عدد من مجلة ذا سيتي‬ ‫ قمنا خالل هذه‬.‫كانت هذه السنة شاقة ورائعة بكل تفاصيلها‬ ‫السنة باكتشاف بعض االبداعات واالبتكارات الشبابية المميزة‬ ‫ قمت شخصي ًا بمقابلة عدد كبير من المبدعين‬.‫التي نفخر بها‬ ‫ وتعرفت‬،‫الكويتيين من أصحاب مشاريع من مختلف المجاالت‬ ‫أكثر على مدى إصرار شباب الكويت على وصولهم ألهدافهم‬ .‫وتقديم األفضل‬ ‫ سوف نقوم بمساعدة‬،‫نحن في مجلة ذا سيتي ال زلنا عند وعدنا‬ ‫األشخاص المميزين والمشاريع المبتكرة في وصولهم إلى أكبر‬ ‫ أنا ممتنة جدا ً لجميع قراء المجلة ولجميع‬.‫عدد ممكن من القراء‬ ‫ ممتنة‬،‫النجوم المميزين الذين أعطونا فرصة الحديث عنهم‬ ‫لتفاعلكم على شبكات التواصل االجتماعي وممتنة لكل من قام‬ .‫ أتمنى لكم النجاح والتوفيق‬.‫بمساعدتنا بأي طريقة كانت‬ ،‫مع خالص الود والمحبة‬ ‫أطيب التمنيات‬ ‫لنا الرشيد‬

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In the Spotlight: 26 Think Tank Institute 29 theVISIT 37 Villa des fleurs 49 Dine With Basma

MOMO STYLIST / page 72

70 Suhaila Al-Salem 74 theCITY RUNWAY 97 theAUTO 102 Skating Fun

Sharak warak / page 64

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‫ دالل‬/ page 69

‫ القصار و البخور‬/ page 61

PIECES BY FARAH / page 22

What’s In: Khaled Al-Qahtani

Editor-in-Chief

LIFE 14 Let’s Glow!

BEAUTY AND FASHION

17 ‫الحياة فيـهـا أمل‬

66 Turkish Accessories

19 ‫فخ المجامالت‬

67 ‫موسم الجـينز‬

20 Social Media

WELLNESS

TRAVEL & TOURISM 100

Bodrum & Türkbükü

44 Scientific Discovery 46 Healthy Deit

ART

PR & Marketing

Basma Sultan Operation Manager

Khadeija Al-Shimmiri Dana Baluch Ali Moussa Mohammad Essa Content Editor

Hussain Al-Qatari Creative Director

Ahmad Essam

38 Pediatric Dentistry 41 ‫شهر التوعية‬

Managing Director

Sales Team

25 the VILLA 59 “‫”انستابيت‬

Lana Al-Resheed

Graphic Designer

YOUTH 104 THE 99 105 the JAY'S

THE VIBE

56 the Photographers

106 ICONIC

58 Literary Lens

107 Mamas & Papas

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Abdulrhman Al-Yousef Photographers

Mahmoud Al-Rayes Ebrahim Al-Awadi Business Development

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Zain Goes Green For a Wonderful World!

Zain, the leading telecommunications company in Kuwait, announced the launch of its 2013 environmental campaign; one that is in line with its strategy to preserve natural resources and promote education about the environment. Zain’s environmental campaign is part of the company’s corporate social responsibility towards the Kuwaiti community.

The environmental campaign was launched to encourage employees and customers to enhance their lifestyles and enjoy living in a positive, healthy, and safe way, highlighting methods of conserving environmental and energy resources through the implementation of the ‘Three Rs’, referring to Reusing, Reducing, and Recycling resources used in day-to-day life.

To highlight its environmental commitment to the wider public, Zain uses biodegradable, recyclable bags across its branches in Kuwait rather than using regular plastic bags. The company has also turned its attention to the technological aspect of environmental awareness by reducing the use of printed paper and replacing it with the use of electronic information.

In support of this significant cause, Zain launched its environmental awareness campaign on its YouTube channel during the month of April. The channel features a video entitled ‘A Greener World is a Wonderful World’, which highlights the negative habits practiced by employees, including excessive use of water and tissue paper. The video identifies ways to substitute these negative habits with more resource-conserving ones, thus enhancing people’s overall understanding of environmental responsibility with respect to the use of energy, electricity, and other resources.

A Wonderful World

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Zain has also organized a number of events in support of its environmental initiatives; one of which was an internal activity entitled ‘Green Diwaniya’. This initiative targeted employees, allowing them to identify safer environmental solutions through several innovative workshops aimed at helping them to make smarter, more environmentally conscious choices.

The workshops and activities included an Origami workshop presented by a Zain employee, a marine conservation presentation by the Kuwait Society for the Protection of Animals and their Habitat (K’S PATH), two internal competitions centered on recycling/ reusing/reducing, and an interactive green photography session with employees.

As part of its leading role in corporate social responsibility in Kuwait, Zain explained that preserving the environment is one of its core duties in the Kingdom, and that its environmental campaign reinforces its interest in and support of efforts to develop sustainable environmental programs. Zain is keen to raise further awareness across all segments of society and to ultimately raise consciousness of the issues within the whole society.

It is worth mentioning that Zain has implemented other environmental initiatives in the past. Over the years, the company has been keen to implement ways to reduce the negative impact its activities have on the environment, and has devised activities and products that abide by international environmental conservation standards. Zain has played a pioneering role in spreading environmental awareness in Kuwait as well as within other markets in which it operates.

Zain is firmly committed to its corporate social responsibility program, supporting community related causes and launching unique initiatives to help create a better tomorrow for everyone.

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Dalal Al-Janaie dalal@marsvenuscoaching.com www.marsvenuscoachdalal.com @marsvenuskuwait @marsvenuskuwait

Let’s Glow!

I am so happy to meet with you once again during this special month.

May 2013 marks the one year anniversary of “the City” magazine. I am so happy to have started with them from the beginning and I am so proud of all members of the magazine’s family and wish them all continued success.

Success is such powerful force. Many of you may want to achieve success and accomplish your heart’s desire but you man not really know the way. As a success coach, I feel that success stories have a large impact on success. I often encourage my clients to read and learn about other people’s success. Every person has a story. I too have a story to how I ended up here and would love to share with you what I have learned along the way.

fect moment to sabotage your efforts and knows exactly what to say to make you fall flat on your face. Do you know who this person is?

It’s you! As humans, we have a natural tendency to get in our own way. So, here’s an idea, get out of your own way. We have this audio recording of certain phrases that we say to ourselves over and over again. The repetition of these toxic phrases will affect your confidence levels and your success. If you are saying phrases like “I am so stupid” or “I cannot” or “I hate” all day, you will definitely negatively affect your life. Fill your thoughts with positive reinforcing phrases like ‘I am smart” or “I can” or “I love”. When you say positive things to yourself over and over again, this will create an ease within yourself which is bound to make your life much better and more optimistic.

1. Having faith in God.

4. Plan. Visualize. Expect.

I believe in the guidance of God. I believe that your path is predetermined by God and it is our job to enjoy the adventure of finding it. I believe in doing my best and then leaving the rest to a higher force. I learned through some pretty rough experiences that, in life, we are not really in control of everything, in fact, we are not in control of anything. Trying to control our future, and assuming we know, best is such a huge weight on us to bear. If you are at a point in your life where you are at a crossroads or going through a rough patch, breathe, and remember that everything is in God’s hands and worrying will only make your face wrinkle and destroy your health. Who wants that? Not me. Have faith.

2. Never Underestimate the Power of an Education.

As a child who grew up in a household which encouraged learning and educational success, I found comfort in knowledge. If I did not understand how or why certain things happened, I found solace in education and knowledge. I encourage you to learn and understand the situation of your life.

My break came by reading a seemingly innocent book, “Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus” a while ago. Although I had heard about this book before, upon reading it, I felt that book was different.

Through self education I began my path to being an internationally licensed business/life coach. I am so proud to say that I was the first in the GCC and the proud owner of this franchise here in Kuwait.

You may be the type who loves to read. If this is the case, great! If not, maybe you should think about your life. Jim Rohn says, "Formal education will make you a living; self-education will make you a fortune."

Which do you want?

3. Have Faith in Your Skills.

Do you know who your biggest adversary is? This person is always with you and follows your every footstep. This person finds the per-

On your path towards excellence and success, you need to have some idea of where your destination is. For me, I have achieved many things through planning along with the power of suggestion through visualization. Visualization is a powerful technique of felling you have achieved your goal prior to anything actually materializing. For those who just plan without visualization, its like ordering food through a menu vs. ordering food that you can smell and see right in front of you. The menu doesn’t really show you anything beyond a picture perhaps or a description of the dish. Those who only plan are sometimes sadly disappointed in achieving their goal. Some may believe that this goal will make me happy but ends up not to do anything. Visualization allows a person to ensure that what they are planning is really what they want to achieve and will provide them with the perceived results.

Try it. You will love it. The imaginary world of possibility is so refreshing and can change your whole perspective on life.

5. Help Those Who Need Help.

On your path to success, you may find yourself busy. You might find yourself too busy to smile, too busy to waste your time on people who may not help you on your path to success. You never know how your 5 minutes of help to anyone will positively affect their life and even yours. God works in mysterious ways. I will not begin to tell you of my chance meetings which positively affected my life as a result of helping those who needed a hand. I regularly hold free information seminars to help those who need some guidance. Additionally, I have a morning show on Tuesday morning on KTV1 where I guide the viewers to the best ways to achieve happiness and success in their lives.

So, go beyond the bare minimum and care. People will remember and its good Karma!

Dearest readers, hope my life lessons will brighten your path. I wish you all the happiness and success in your lives. I would love to hear your stories and successes, connect with me!

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‫‪Jumana Al-Awadhi‬‬ ‫‪@organickuwait‬‬ ‫‪@welovekuwait‬‬

‫الحياة‬ ‫فيـهـا أمل ‪..‬‬

‫أكثر مفهموم أحاول أرسخه بعقل عيالي ان الدنيا فيها الزين و‬ ‫فيها الشين‪ .‬الدنيا بخير و دايما بتظل بخير‪ .‬دايما في أمل‪ .‬دايما‬ ‫في طيبة‪.‬‬ ‫الطيبة و ممارسينها موجودين الله يزيدهم‪.‬رفيجتي كال تتحلطلم‬ ‫ان ما عاد في طيبيين بالدنيا عشان جذي صارت شريرة وتكره الناس‬ ‫وتقول بلسانها يستاهلون‪.‬‬ ‫تتحاشى الناس تقول من كثر مانقرصت‪.‬حتى عامل الجمعية تنزره‬ ‫على االكو والماكو‪.‬عايشه بكم قاتل من فقدان االمل بالبشرية‪.‬‬ ‫قتل فيها التعاطف مع الناس و قتل فيها احترام االنسان‪ .‬و حتى‬ ‫الحيوان تروالي تشوت القطوة لو تيي جدامها‪ .‬اكرهت الناس من‬ ‫تجارب سيئة‪.‬‬ ‫و تحولت الى ذات االنسان الشرير اللي كان السبب بكل هالسلبية اللي‬ ‫عايشه فيها‪ .‬صارت تسيء الظن بكل الناس وماتثق باحد وفيها‬ ‫بارانويا تخرع‪.‬‬ ‫قلتلها من واقع تجربتي‪ ،‬اذا موظف شؤوون ضيع ملفج ثالثين مرة‬ ‫مو معناته كل موظفين الشؤوون فاسدين‪ .‬اذاشرطي مغازلجي اذاج‬ ‫مايصير تفقدين المل بالشرطة‪.‬‬ ‫اذا موظف البلدية قالج اتبلى عليج بمخالفة وال تعطيني قوطيين‬ ‫كاكاو من محلج‪،‬مو معناته كل موظفين البلدية معدومين الضمير‪.‬‬ ‫اذا شركة غشت و اكتبت على بضاعتها اورجانك و نكتشف انها عكس‬ ‫ذلك‪،‬مو معناته كل الشركات غشاشه‪.‬‬ ‫اذا اخصائية تغذية تتطنز على اشكال مراجعينها بعد ما يمشون‬ ‫وتكتب نكت عن اشكالهم بتوتر‪ ،‬مو معناته كل اخصائيات التغذية‬ ‫بهل اخالق‪.‬‬ ‫انا احس وجود الناس الموطيبيين مهم وضروري‪.‬يوازنون الكون‬ ‫ويخلونه نحس بقيمة الطيبيين و يعطونه سبب الن نتكلم عن‬ ‫االخالقيات العامة واهمية االدب‪.‬‬ ‫وجودهم يخلينا نجدد األمل بالقيم والشهامة والمروءة ويزيدنا‬ ‫تمسك باخالقيات المهنة عشان بس نثبت ان الدنيا للحين بخير‪.‬‬ ‫انا شخصيا اتعاطف وايد مع الموطيبين و كال اسرح و افكر فيهم و‬ ‫ليش صاروا جذي و شنو السبب ورا شخصيتهم‪.‬‬ ‫اللي يعيش يشوف ماليين التجارب واالسباب اللي ممكن بلحظة‬ ‫تحولنا لوحوش بشرية‪ .‬مرات اسمع قصص تخليني اقول ما الومهم‬ ‫الله يلوم اللي يلومهم!‬ ‫بس الشطارة ان الواحد يذكر نفسه بقيمه هو ومبادئه وما يستصعب‬ ‫الطريج الصح حتى لو يشوف كل الناس ماشين بالطريج المو وايد صح‪.‬‬

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‫ال‬

‫ولي في هذا الموضوع قصةٌ للرسول علية الصالة والسالم‪ ,‬فعن‬ ‫فتى شاب ًا أتى النبي صلى‬ ‫أبي ُأمامة ـ رضي الله عنه ـ قال ‪ :‬إن‬ ‫ً‬

‫الله عليه وسلم فقال‪ :‬يا رسول الله‪ ،‬ائذن لي بالزنا‪ ،‬فأقبل القوم‬

‫عليه فزجروه ‪ ،‬وقالوا‪ :‬مه مه فقال له‪« :‬ادنو» ‪ ،‬فدنا منه قريب ًا ‪،‬‬ ‫ألمك؟» قال ‪ :‬ال والله ‪ ،‬جعلني الله فداءك ‪ ،‬قال ‪« :‬وال‬ ‫قال‪« :‬أتح ّبه‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫الناس يحبونه ألمهاتهم» ‪»,‬قال ‪ :‬أفتحبه البنتك؟» قال‪ :‬ال والله يا‬

‫رسول الله ‪ ،‬جعلني الله فداءك ‪ .‬قال ‪« :‬وال الناس جميع ًا يحبونه‬ ‫لبناتهم»‪»,‬قال‪:‬أفتحبه ألختك؟» قال‪ :‬ال والله جعلني الله فداءك ‪.‬‬

‫«قال ‪ :‬وال الناس جميع ًا يحبونه ألخواتهم»‪ .‬قال‪« :‬أفتحبه لعمتك؟»‬ ‫قال‪ :‬ال والله ‪ ،‬جعلني الله فداءك ‪ .‬قال‪« :‬وال الناس جميع ًا يحبونه‬ ‫لعماتهم»‪ .‬قال‪« :‬أفتحبه لخالتك؟» قال‪ :‬ال والله جعلني الله فداءك‪.‬‬

‫قال‪« :‬وال الناس جميع ًا يحبونه لخاالتهم» قال‪ :‬فوضع يده عليه ‪،‬‬ ‫وحصن فرجه» فلم يكن بعد‬ ‫وقال ‪»:‬اللهم اغفر ذنبه ‪ ،‬وطهر قلبه ‪،‬‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫ذلك الفتى يلتفت إلى شيء ‪ .‬رواه أحمد‪.‬‬

‫عبر تدرس في حياتنا‪,‬فعندما سأل الشاب الرسول‬ ‫إن لهذا الموقف‬ ‫ٌ‬ ‫صلى الله عليه وسلم وطلب أن يأذن له بالزنى لم يقل له الرسول‬

‫«ال» مع أنه يستطيع ذلك‪,‬ولكن كان موقفه ينم عن الحكمة في‬ ‫ألمك؟» ‪,‬فبدأ باألم‬ ‫تعامله مع اآلخرين‪,‬فعندما قال للشاب ‪« :‬أتح ّبه‬ ‫ّ‬

‫ألن اإلنسان قد اليكون له أخت أو خاله أو عمه أو إبنه ولكن اليوجد‬ ‫شخص ال توجد له أم إال آدم عليه السالم‪,‬وعندما بادر الرسول عليه‬ ‫الصالة والسالم بطرح األسئله على الشاب كان يوجه ذهن الشاب الى‬

‫أن يتفهم الطلب الذي جاء من أجله ‪,‬فالذي كان يقول «ال» ليس‬ ‫الرسول عليه أفضل الصالة والسالم ولكن الشاب الذي كان ينطق‬ ‫بها‪,‬وكذلك عندما قال له عليه الصالة والسالم «ادنو» مايدل على‬ ‫تعاطفه وحسن استخدام مهارت األتصال الفعال فلم يزجره عليه‬

‫الصالة والسالم كما زجروه القوم بل دعا له عليه الصالة والسالم فلم‬

‫يلتفت الشاب الى ما جاء الى طلبه قط‪.‬‬

‫وأخيرا إن كانت حياتكم مهم فال تتركوا فرصه للمجامالت السلبية‬

‫و العقيمة التي تجعل منكم شمعة تحترق لتنير لآلخرين طريقهم‬

‫وتتناسون أنفسكم و أنتم تعلمون‪.‬‬

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‫‪Yousef Al-Neemah‬‬

‫فخ‬ ‫المجامالت!‬ ‫نعرف نقول «نعم» ‪ ...‬بس هل نعرف نقول «ال»؟‬ ‫إن تحقيق الغايات واألهداف يتطلب الكثير من الجهد الذهني‬ ‫والبدني المصقول بمهارات مهمة من المهارات الحياتية‪ .‬من األمور‬ ‫التي تحول دون وصولنا إلى اهدافنا هي بعض المجامالت السلبية‬ ‫التي تبنى على صور ذهنية خاطئة المعنى ضعيفة الداللة‪ .‬من‬

‫أسهل األمور إلى كسب القلوب والعالقات كما يظن الناس هو أن‬

‫الترد أحدا بأم ٍر ما‪ ،‬وأن تجعل مفتاح نجاح عالقاتك هو كلمة «نعم»‬ ‫في أكثر األمور بل إن البعض قد يتخذ عهدا مع نفسه بأن ال يرد‬ ‫سائال ولكني ال أعتقد أن من يتجه الى النجاح يختار أن يكون‬

‫شمعة تحترق ألجل اآلخرين‪ ،‬ألن من يختار هذا الدور ستكون إنارته‬ ‫محدودة وقصيرة جدا فال يجب أن أختار دور المضحي الدائم لآلخرين‬

‫مساءل عنها يوم العرض أمام الله تعالى‪.‬‬ ‫على حساب الحياة التي أنا‬ ‫ٌ‬

‫فبداية النجاح واإلنجاز تكون باإلهتمام واإلعتماد على النفس ومن‬ ‫ثم النجاح والتعاون مع اآلخرين‪ ,‬وللحد من هذه المجامالت التي‬

‫أشرت إليها و التي قد تهدم التوازن المطلوب في جوانب الحياة‬

‫المختلفة يتوجب علينا استخدام كلمة «ال» أو من ينوب عنها من‬

‫تقول له «نعم» بشدة فوجب عليك إستخدام «ال» لتحقق «نعم» في‬

‫ُّ‬ ‫الجانب‬ ‫اآلخر‪,‬فكل منا له حياته الخاصة التي تحتوي على أهدافه‬ ‫وطموحاته وخصوصياته والعديد من الجوانب واألدوار الحياتية‬ ‫األخرى‪,‬فالوصول الى تحقيق األهداف في هذه الجوانب يتطلب فن‬

‫قول «ال» التي تحتوي في معانيها فن اإلعتذار الى األمور التي‬ ‫تبعدك عن غاياتك وأهدافك‪.‬إن إستخدام كلمة «ال» يوفر الكثير من‬

‫الجهد و الوقت ويبعدك عند دوامة اإلستغاللية عند اآلخرين لكي‬ ‫تتفرغ ألهدافك وتتجنب الوقوع في فخ الوعود بال وفاء‪.‬‬

‫مهارات مهمة في قول «ال»‪.‬‬ ‫يتطلب األمر في قول «ال» بعض األمور لكي يتحقق لدينا النجاح في‬ ‫هذه المهارة منها‪:‬‬

‫رسم اإلبتسامة اللطيفه في الوجه أثناء قولها ‪,‬فاإلبتسامة من‬

‫شأنها إيصال رسالة الحب لآلخرين‪.‬‬

‫ • كلما أستخدمت الكلمات أو العبارات الدالة على النفي كان ذلك‬ ‫أفضل من النطق بكلمة «ال» في البداية ‪,‬واستخدم التلميح بدال عن‬

‫اعتذارات أخرى‪.‬‬

‫أكثر الناس ماتعرف تقول «ال»؟‬ ‫اعلم كم هي ثقيلةٌ على ليش النفس عند سماعها فكل منا يفضل‬

‫التصريح في البدايات‪.‬‬

‫ • قلها بلطف وبإسلوب يدل على حسن اإلعتذار مع ذكر المبررات ‪,‬‬ ‫فكلمة «ال» ثقيله على النفس‪ ,‬فاألسلوب الراقي يساعد في تقبلها‪.‬‬

‫أن يالقا مايطلبه بالقبول والترحيب‪,‬فقد نضطر لقول نعم من باب‬

‫ • إبتعد عن الكذب في المبررات أو األعذار حتى إن تطلب األمر الحاح ًا‬ ‫من الطرف اآلخر‪,‬وتوجه الى الصدق فهو منجاة كما أخبرنا الرسول‬

‫ •كي اليغضب أو يتضايق مني شخص ‪.‬‬

‫ • ال تستخد مهارات اإلتصال السلبية أثناء قول ال أو ما ينوب‬

‫«المجاملة السلبية» ألسباب عدة منها‪:‬‬

‫صلى الله عليه وسلم‪.‬‬

‫ •لتجنب ردة فعل سلبية غير معلومة المالمح ((خوف من أمر‬

‫عنها‪,‬فإن نبرات الصوت المرتفعه وإيمائات الوجه الحادة ولغة‬

‫ • ألننا النحب أن يستخدمها اآلخرون معنا‪.‬‬

‫على رد الطرف اآلخر‪.‬‬

‫الجسد السلبية وكل هذه األمور من شأنها توليد المشاعر السلبية‬

‫مجهول))‪.‬‬

‫ • لعدم امتالك الشجاعة في نطقها بسبب اإلستحياء أو غيرها من‬ ‫األمور‪.‬‬

‫إن الحاجة الى قول «ال» ليست لمعارضة أمر أو لفرض شخصيتك أو‬ ‫لخدمة خالف شخصي أو غيره‪ ,‬ولكن لوجود هدف قد إخترت أن‬

‫ • ساهم في تقديم الحلول للطرف اآلخر حيث من شأن التعاطف‬ ‫بتقديم الحلول والبدائل تقبل الرفض و اإلعتذار بالنسبة الى الطرف‬

‫ ‬

‫اآلخر‪.‬‬

‫• وأخيرا إذا لم ينفع كل ماسبق فقط قل «ال» بلطف‪.‬‬

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Hind Al-Nahedh hindrelations@gmail.com hindrelations.blogspot.com @Hindrelations

Social Media

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Most of us use some form of social media every day – and whether it’s for personal communication, self-promotion or marketing, we use it religiously ... don’t we , All Humans are creatures of habit, but they’re also opinionated and impatient :) Those two traits alone are the reasons why social networks thriving where People want the news fast and they want to talk about it now!!

Technological advancements have made it easier for people to express themselves and relay news through social media platforms. But many people tend to focus on the supposed negative effects of social media and forget about the good.

Instead of focusing on social media’s pitfalls and absurdities, let me remind you how its influence transforms society for the better. Here are five major contributions that social media has made to society: It’s a forum for support and safety information during a crisis. There have been several recent disasters during which social media provided the only viable venue for communication. During Superstorm Sandy, most people didn’t have power, but some cell networks and WiFi towers were still operational. Many people used Facebook to detail the destruction and reassure friends or family that they were safe. This week, the tragic Boston Marathon bombings mobilized the worldwide social media community to offer support and info for those affected. Twitter even donated a promoted hashtag (value estimated at $200,000), #OneBoston, to lend support to victims, according to Ad Week. More importantly, networks like Twitter proved to be a safety tool for people in the area. The Boston Police Department tweeted up-tothe-minute news describing injuries, death tolls and areas to avoid. In an effort to keep phone lines clear, police asked people to use social media to communicate.

It’s the best-yet way to connect across vast distances. Many of us are now able to once again connect with friends and relatives from far and wide without having to waste money paying for international phone calls. I can reconnect with people I met from Australia and South Africa. I can see their pictures and take a glimpse into their life, and it’s nice to have a way to check in on their updates when I can’t physically be there myself – it’s the perfect complement to other communication formats like email and Skype.

It revolutionized brand engagement. Social media transformed the marketing industry. A new BIA/Kelsey report says social media ad revenue will reach $11 billion by 2017!!!!

Brands have the ability to personally engage with customers like never before and it’s showing in sales.

People like to see brands respond when they comment on a Facebook post or mention the company in a tweet. The use of social media to handle the bulk of customer service inquiries is slowly becoming standard practice.

Interaction fuels sales and social media agencies know that it is the key to brand success in a digital world.

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Social media and social networks are now all pervasive; they permeate every aspect of our lives and have had a fundamental impact on business, the law and even goverments.

Brazil, 30%

Other, 10%

Canada, 3%

Australlia, 2% Belgium, 0%

China,1%

Australia

Denmark, 1% Finland, 1%

Belgium Brazil

France, 6%

Canada China Germany, 5%

Denmark Finland

Hong Kong, 1%

France Germany

India, 2% Italy, 2%

Hong Kong India Italy Japan

Japan, 8%

Malaysia Netherlands South Korea

Malaysia, 1% Nethelands, 1% South Korea, 1% Spain, 2% Sweden, 1%

US, 37%

Switzerland, 2%

Spain Sweden Switzerland UK US Other

UK, 9%

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Farah Al-Humaidhi @piecesbyfarah @piecesbyfarah

PIECES BY FARAH

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“Pieces by Farah is a Kuwaiti brand launched in the year 2011, a Functional mix of Furniture & Home Accessories, based in Kuwait. “Pieces by Farah” is not just about unique & amazing Furniture & Home accessory lines but is also about quality & craftsmanship. ‘Pieces’ now comes in 3 wide ranges namely, furniture Pieces, Lighting Pieces & Home Accessories, all made in Kuwait. The distinctive design & its practical application are the most distinguishing attributes of ‘Pieces’. The adaptability & functionality of the Furniture pieces, the exquisiteness of the Lighting pieces & exclusiveness of the home accessory line are the endearing facets of its startling evolution.

“Pieces” is the creation of the Kuwaiti Designer “Farah Al Humaidhi” who has panache for Art & Creativeness. Farah Al Humaidhi, by profession is an Interior Designer with an underlying passion for intricate details.

A graduate of Interior Design From American University of Sharjah she also holds an MBA from Kuwait Maastricht Business School which has enabled in honing her business acumen.

Having been nurtured in a family business environment, Farah has acquired an independent & entrepreneurial outlook. Her initial foray into the business was by instituting Presentation Art, an Architectural Illustration Service provider. However

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as her feet got firmer & the company established itself, she embarked on a new journey by founding her other Company, Interior Art, an Interior Design Build firm. This specialized studio has catered to Commercial, Residential and Hospitality sectors in the Middle East by providing dedicated services like space planning, interior architecture design and furniture designing, planning & selection.

After her stint with both Presentation Art & Interior Art, Farah’s focus shifted to her long cherished desire of creating unique yet functional home accessory & furniture pieces. The launch Of “Pieces By Farah” in 2011 was yet another dream come true. A Multi faceted individual, Farah loves the excitement surrounding her endeavor.

“Pieces By Farah is a step I decided to take in pursuit of creating engaging, functional & unique hand crafted furniture pieces. Mixing philosophies & techniques that derive from the modern & classical approaches, is what spurs the final pieces to come out as innovative & unpredictable as they are.”

“Pieces, as a concept was evolved out of the need to create multifunctional pieces that are adaptable & useful for tight spaces. The intention was just not to create an artistically beautiful piece but also functional that made sense to the space constraint. The focus was

on exploring form & function’s of each piece to gather their diverse application than what one would see at a glance. I sought to create pieces that are practical & serviceable to newlyweds who live in apartments and these pieces in turn unveil their versatility & resourcefulness while entertaining guest’s.”

“Pieces” as already mentioned, is a functional mix of furniture’s that lets you to customize each piece as per ones taste. The beauty being each piece comes with 4 pallets and each pallet has over 12 options to customize from, resulting in creating hundreds of unique pieces.

Our Product ranges from Furniture, Lighting to Home Accessories. The furniture collection is a vast compilation of functional pieces ranging from coffee table, side tables and centre table to single seaters that can be converted to individual puffs.

The lighting collection is a set of customizable lamp shades ranging from floor to table lamps.

The newest entrant, Home Accessories is the most extensive blend of the lot, ranging from vases to tableware’s. One rule that Pieces By Farah strictly adhere to at the time of conception of any pieces is to ensure its functional & customizable ability. Sticking on to this line of tactic the home accessories has a range that can be arranged to suits ones need.

‫بعدها تخص مالبس المنزل وتصنيف األلوان لكل علي حدا تسلسل‬ ‫سهل وبسيط سوف يحدث فرق لي استخدامك اليومي‬

‫‪ -5‬مكياجي ‪ ...‬شلون أرتب مكياجي ؟‬

‫مكياجي وأخيرا وصلنا الي مكياجي كانت البداية مكياجي لكن‬ ‫وصلنا لها باألخير من فكرة شلون أرتب مكياجي بدأنا بالرسم‬ ‫في مخطط الفيال بأن تكون هذي المساحة غرفة لي مالبسي و‬ ‫تسريحتي من مكياجي صعدنا الي االسقف و لمسنا الحوائط و‬ ‫نظرنا الي األرضية و رتبنا مالبسنا في الخزائن الي ان نجلس و نرتاح‬ ‫في ركن التجميل علي كرسي التسريحة و نري الفن من خالل‬ ‫مرآة التسريحة التي تعكس الغرفة من خلفي مكياجي بما أنني‬ ‫احترم وأعتز واقدر مكياجي فأني من أنصار دلل مكياجك لي آخر‬ ‫لحظة ترتيبي لي مكياجي يعتمد علي طريقة استخدامي للمكياج‬ ‫بي انسيابية مفرطة ترتيبي يبدأ من اقصي اليمين يشمل من‬ ‫أعلي اليمين بشكل أفقي المرطب قبل كريم األساس البرايمر كريم‬ ‫مسام البشرة تدرجا الي كريم األساس والفلتر وآل ( بي بي ) و ال‬ ‫(كونسيلر) ثم انتقل الي الصف الثاني لي أصنف ظالل العيون ( ال‬ ‫اي شدو ) بالماركة وبعد تحديد الماركة اصنفها تصنيف ثاني علي‬ ‫حسب األلوان وهنا أكبر مساحة تكون من نصيب ال اي شدو الن في‬ ‫ترتيبي ال توجد علبة فوق علبة جميع ما أقتنيه مفرود ومفروز‬ ‫فرزا كامال و واضحا الصف الثالث يضم الباودر بأنواعه الي ان نصل الي‬ ‫الوسط ويضم بالصف الرابع لي الفرش وأيض ًا لها تصنيف فرش كريم‬ ‫األساس و الخاصة بالوجة أوال ثم تدرج فرش العيون من الكبير الي‬ ‫الصغير ثم الي الصف الخاص لي أقالم تحديد الشفاه وأقالم العيون‬ ‫ثم الماسكرا للرموش و ال (اي الينر) وعلبة تضم كل ماهو يخص‬ ‫رسم الحواجب ثم نصل لي األخير مدرجات احمر الشفاه مصنفه علي‬ ‫حسب الماركة ومن بعد تصنيف الماكة علي حسب تدرج األلوان وهنا‬ ‫نري اللمسة النهائية دائم ًا للمكياج هي احمر الشفاه وهكذا نالحظ‬ ‫االنسيابية لي االستخدام الصحيح لي عشاق المكياج‬ ‫هذا الترتيب يكون علي سطح التسريحة وهذا ما أفضله أنا شخصيا‬ ‫النه األسهل واألسرع عند االستخدام ويتيح إليك ان تختاري األلوان‬ ‫المناسبة بوضوح ويحثك علي استخدام كل قطعة مكياج لديك الن‬ ‫كل ما تقتنيه مفرود علي السطح بوضوح وأما بالنسبة للمنظر‬ ‫الخارجي للتسريحة فهو يكون مرتب جدا ً إذا تبعتي سياسة‬ ‫االنسيابية في الترتيب وغير ذلك أنها تابعة لي غرفة المالبس‬ ‫لذلك ما أفضله دائم ًا ان تكون تسريحة غرفة النوم ناعمة تضم‬ ‫عطور بسيطة و التونك والمرطب الخاص للبشرة ولي الشفاه ومرطب‬ ‫العيون الليلي فقط بدون زحمة المكياج الن غرفة النوم ال تحتمل‬ ‫هذه الزحمة وأيض ًا ضيفي باقة ورد جميلة مع برواز صورة لمن‬ ‫تحبين وشمعة معطرة فقط ال غير لي تكون تسريحة أنيقة‬ ‫بسيطة ناعمة ‪ ..‬و ايضا من الممكن ان نقوم بتقسيم االدرج من‬ ‫الداخل الي مربعات او الي ما تحتاجينه من تقسيم لي المكياج و‬ ‫االكسسوارات والمقتنيات األخري إذا كنتي تودين ان تحافظي علي‬ ‫الشكل الخارجي لي تسريحة غرفة النوم متمنية لكم مكياج حلو‬ ‫و أناقة دائمة كل يوم ان شاء الله ‪.‬‬

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‫مكياجي‪VILLA ..‬‬ ‫‪By Abkhat Al-Roumi‬‬

‫مكياجي شلون أرتب مكياجي؟ جملة يرددها الكثير من البنات‬ ‫وعندما نقول مكياجي هي كلمة تابعه لي غرفة الخزائن ( التبديل‬ ‫او المالبس )أو تكون تابعة لي غرفة النوم أو بغرفة مستقلة وهو‬ ‫ما نسميه الصالون المنزلي وهنا نرجع الي التصميم الداخلي للمنزل‬ ‫إذا كان حلمك غرفة مالبس مريحة مع ركن تجميل أنيق تابع لي‬ ‫غرفة النوم او منفصل من األفضل التخطيط ورسم صورة واضحة‬ ‫في مخطط الفيال إذا كانت فيال جديده أو أيض ًا من الممكن إعادة‬ ‫تصميم لي غرفة المالبس حتي لو لم تكن الفيال جديد كل شئ‬ ‫ممكن وال يوجد مستحيل مع تحديد الهدف وقليل من الجراءه‬ ‫تمتعي بغرفة تجميل رائعه تلبي رغباتك وتسعدك و تظهر جمالك‬ ‫بي آبها صورة من خالل التصميم الذكي من المعتاد و غالبا ركن‬ ‫التجميل و ما يسمى بالكويت ( التسريحة ) يكون ملحقا بغرفة‬ ‫النوم لكن دائم ًا ما افضل ان تكون استخدام التسريحة في غرفة‬ ‫النوم بسيط وال يشمل المكياج من الممكن ان نكتفي فقط بي‬ ‫عدد قليل من العطور وباقة ورد جميلة تتناسب مع ألوان الغرفة‬ ‫و ال ننسي الشموع ذات العطر الدافئ لي تضيف الطابع الخاص لي‬ ‫غرفة نومك وألنها غرفة الراحة واالسترخاء دائم ًا من المفضل ان‬ ‫تكون االضاءة فيها خافته نوعا ما وذلك من خالل االستعانة بإضاءة‬ ‫االبجورة أو االضاءة المخفية أو االضاءة ذات التحكم اليدوي ولي ذلك‬ ‫افضل ان تكون غرفة مكياجي ملحقة لي غرفة التبديل أو منفصلة‬ ‫والمنفصلة هي عندما تكونين مفرطة في داللك لي نفسك من‬ ‫خالل تخصيص صالونك الشخصي المنزلي وهنا سنتحدث عن غرفة‬ ‫الخزائن أو (غرفة التبديل مثل ما نقول في الكويت ) ومكياجي‬ ‫و شلون أرتب مكياجي ؟‬ ‫احصل على بعض افكار تزين هذه الغرفة من تصميمات جميلة‬ ‫مهما كان تصميم غرفة النوم الخاصة بك حديثة كالسيكية أو‬ ‫بسيطة‪ .‬غرفة المالبس هي المكان المثالي لى جمع و ترتيب‬ ‫كل األشياء مثل المالبس والحلي واألحذية والحقائب واإلكسسوارات‬ ‫وغيرها ‪ ،‬حيث كل في مكانه‪ .‬معظم المنازل العصرية الجديدة تحدد‬ ‫مساحات كافية لي غرفة المالبس حتى تعلموا كيفية استخدام هذا‬ ‫الفضاء ال تبديدها‪.‬‬ ‫هناك خطوات متبعة للحصول علي غرفة تبديل و ركن تجميل ذكي‬ ‫و أنيق ومن األفضل اتباع الخطوات التالية بالترتيب للحصول علي‬ ‫حلمك وذلك بعد اختيارك ‪.‬‬ ‫هل تودين دمج غرفة الخزائن مع ركن التجميل وهو الخيار‬ ‫المناسب والذي دائم ًا ما أفضله عن فكرة وجود ركن التجميل في‬ ‫غرفة النوم او تفضلين الصالون المنزلي الخاص او تكتفي بتسريحة‬ ‫غرفة النوم ؟؟؟ يمكن التنفيذ بسهوله إذا تم اتباع الخطوات التالية‬ ‫بالترتيب‬

‫‪ -1‬تحديد واختيار النمط المراد تنفيذه للخزائن الن‬ ‫الخزائن هي مضمون الغرفة وهذه خطوة مهمة يتم من‬ ‫بعدها‬ ‫التدرج في التنفيذ ‪ ..‬اختيارك هو الذي يكمل نمط الغرفة بصورة‬ ‫واضحة كاملة منذ البداية الي النهاية يجب اختيار نمط الخزائن النه‬

‫سوف يرسم باقي الغرفة من االسقف الي الحوائط وصوال الي األرضية‬ ‫وذلك لي تحصلي علي النهاية السعيدة لي غرفة أحالمك الوردية‬

‫‪-2‬االضاءة و توزيع نقط الكهرباء‬

‫يتم توزيع االضاءة علي حسب مساحة الغرفة ولكن هنا نفضل‬ ‫لو ان نزيد عن العدد المطلوب ولكن بي اتزان وذلك النها غرفة‬ ‫حوائطها خزائن لي ذلك يجب توفير إضاءة بالمنتصف علي حسب‬ ‫مساحة الغرفة إذا كانت تحتاج ثريا واحده أو أكثر أو االستغناء عن‬ ‫الثريا واستبدالها بنقط االضاءة العادية توزيع االضاءة جدا ً مهم لي‬ ‫غرفة التبديل والماكياج وبعدما نخرج من غرفة التبديل نذهب الي‬ ‫مكياجي الي ركن التجميل التسريحة ال نغفل عن ضرورة توفير‬ ‫نقاط توصيل الكهرباء في هذه المنطقة وذلك لي استخداماتنا‬ ‫المتعددة من سشوار الي شحن الهاتف النقال أو لي اي غرض‬ ‫آخر وإذا كنت من متابعين الدراما يمكن وضع تلفاز معلق في‬ ‫الحائط لالستمتاع ببرنامجك المفضل وانتي وسط مملكتك وبين‬ ‫الوانك تضيفين لي جمالك بعض األلوان البراقة ترسمين و تمزجين‬ ‫بكل حرية و راحة لي تظهر نجمة ساطعة من غرفة األحالم األنيقة‬

‫‪ -3‬األرضية والحوائط‬

‫يفضل ان نبتعد عن السجاد ونكتفي بقطعة سجاد متحركة في‬ ‫الوسط أو في المكان الذي يكون مناسب لي ديكور الغرفة هناك‬ ‫خيارات عديدة منها السيراميك أو الرخام أو الباركية وهو قطع‬ ‫الخشب اختيارك يجب ان يتناسب مع ديكور الغرفة والنمط المختار‬ ‫منها الكالسيكي و المودرن الحديث او الدمج بين النمطين من‬ ‫الصعب ان انصح بنوعية معينة لالرضية ان جميع األنواع جيدة وفي‬ ‫بعض األحيان الدمج بين الباركية والسراميك او الباركية والرخام له‬ ‫طابع خاص لكن استطيع ان انصح بالنسبة لي اختيار األلوان هي‬ ‫لعبة معروفة إذا كانت الخزائن باللون الداكن من المفضل ان تكون‬ ‫األرضية والحوائط فاتحة و إذا كانت الخزائن علي شكل مرايا من‬ ‫الممكن ان نختار أرضية داكنة وحوائط فاتحة اللون وفي حالة‬ ‫كانت الخزائن فاتحة اللون ال يمنع ان تكون االرضية داكنة و من‬ ‫الممكن ان تكون الحوائط بألوان زاهية تبرز الخزائن واألرضية تأكدي‬ ‫ان البساطة هي أجمل وأسهل الخيارات في كل األحوال‬

‫‪ -4‬رسم مخطط الخزائن‬

‫غرفة المالبس ليست لي التخزين‪ .‬غرف المالبس تهدف إلى خلق جو‬ ‫منعزل حيث يمكن قضاء وقت للتفكير واختيار ما تظهرين عليه‬ ‫للناس هناك أكثر من فكرة لي تخطيط رسم الخزائن ال استطيع‬ ‫ان اذكرها كتابيا النها بالصور أوضح بكثير من ان افصلها كتابيا‬ ‫لكن استطيع ان انصح بشكل عام عند تفصيلك للخزائن دائم ًا كوني‬ ‫ذكية في التصميم و أتبعي سياسية االنسيابية في التصميم‬ ‫مما يشعرك بالراحة وسهولة االستخدام مثال من المفضل ان تكون‬ ‫خزانة الحقائب مالصقة او بقرب خزائن األحذية واالنسيابية ضرورية‬ ‫أيض ًا في اختيارك لي ترتيب مالبسك من خالل تصنيفها من حيث‬ ‫االستخدام واأللوان مثال ترتيب خزانة تخص رداء النوم والخزانه التي‬

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An IT training institute that takes teaching to heart, Think Tank Institute is a passionate establishment that focuses on indulging students and immersing them into the experience of learning. We paid them a visit to learn more about what they offer, and spoke to the deputy managing director Mubarak Al-Hmoud.

What is Think Tank Institute?

What do you offer at Think Tank Institute?

Think Tank is an IT training institute with a new teaching philosophy.

We are not going to recite text books, or provide replays of youtube; students can do that on their own. We will make sure that our workshops will be well communicated to the hungry minds, in a very creative way.

Right now we only offer two set of programs, designing and programming. Our aim is to focus on building teams of well informed coders and artists, by communicating best practices of each career.

We are planning to provide two more sets of programs of which they are being cooked by our little princesses and chefs. Most local corporation make profits then, they work on their CSR (corporate social responsibility) Think Tank Institute is doing CSR first! We provide free courses on how to use your iDevice (iPhone, iPad, and iPod) and your Mac (MacBook Air or Pro, Mac mini, iMac, Mac Pro)

Who are the founders and managers, and what is their background?

Our godfather Mr Abdulaziz Al Rushaid is a self taught IT guru.

He actually adores IT books, and is a huge fan of Apple technology and gadgets. And then there's me, with my MBA and local market experience. Think Tank Institute is managed by myself. I like to think of myself as the artist, along with my league of extraordinary men.

The godfather Mr Abdulaziz is our bodyguard, the internationally certified programmer Mr Abdallah Taha, our consigliere, a real ACE (Adobe Certified Expert) Mr Mohammad Salah, and our full-time superhero part-time human Mr Jassim Hasan.

When did you decide to establish Think Tank Institute?

Mr Abdulaziz's passion for knowledge ignited the need of transferring Think Tank Institute from papers to real world. He is eager to learn what's real (skills that can be used for local market), what's cool (skills only geeks would appreciate), and what only matters.

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Who are you targeted clients?

Entrepreneurs who would like to boost their knowledge, geeks who would like to do cooler projects, Managers who would like to elevate their professional skills, and Smart kids from 8 years old.

Who can benefit from Think Tank Institute?

Everybody. Experts, amateurs youngsters, moms, dads, granmas and granpas,

Do you have any advice to young ambitious people?

Never hold information always share it, and learn what only matters.

All about Women’s Gahterings Al-Hamra Mall 25 & 26 May, 2013 10 am - 10 pm @tasyorah

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MAY

This month, I had my weekend coffee with the extraordinary Arwa Behbahani the owner of Q.CafĂŠ Restaurant

22495067, 99696718

Cafe

JUNE

It is only after my session at the Oyster Diving Center that I have realized why divers really love what they do. @oysterdive info@oysterdive.com @oyster dive centermobile phones 66540888, 60075571, 99701696

JULY

nwn is a wonderful Kuwaiti concept for jewelry. I absolutly adore every piece I saw there, and the great work of Nada is just stunning!

@nwndesigns nwndesigns@gmail.com www.nwndesigns.com 969 5555 4

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I visited Fortune Cooke store and the first thing I said when I entered was WOW!

SEP

@fortunecookie.com www.lovefortunecookie.com

OCT Sparkle Events is an extraordinary experience, a one-stop destination for planning wonderful events. The accomodating and brilliant Hessa is great to deal with.

www.letsparkle.com @lets_sparkle

NOV KW-Avaiation@kw-aviaition aviation.kw@gmail.com www.kuwaitparamotor.com + 965 60009996

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I could finally say that I don’t only believe that I can fly, I actually did it!

I’m so happy that young Kuwaiti people are behind such amazing projects, so proud of the people of my country!

DEC

I am absolutely in love with Boutikee! With its fabulous decoration, unique items and amazing variety of gorgeous brands and items, it has become one of my favorite places to shop.

@boutikeeC 944123495 Margab, Al soor St, Discovery Centre, Ground Floor Shop NO.17

JAN

These beautiful pieces designed by the creative Hussam Al-Resheed will captivate you from the first sight. Just looking at them, you will feel that their beauty is not just from the exterior; these pieces have inner beauty.

@becarrels 25757725 They are located in Salmiya, Salem Al-Mubarak Street, next to the BHS store but on the 2nd floor.

FEB EACH a business with a noble cause

My visit to Dr Raghad Al Motabbagani was a heartwarming experience. She's a therapist specialized in helping children with various disabilities overcome their problems and obstacles with horseback riding started to give sessions in various locations here in Kuwait.

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MAR www.optimus-designs.com @optimus_designs

I loved Alia and Ghanim, the creative duo behind Optimus Designs. I love their funky work and their down-to-earth attitude. Great people, great concept!

2461 0073 - 2461 0074 - 2461 3254 Ext: 312

APR I was fortunate enough to meet the owner of Lily Fleur, Anfal Al-Ansari who is a wonderful talented lady. Balancing her day job as an engineer with her business as a florist, Anfal is truly a remarkable Kuwaiti lady.

www.lilyfleur.com @LILY_FLEUR 67633117

Throughout the first and wonderful year of theCITY Magazine, I was fortunate to visit a number of great businesses and the people behind them. I loved every second I spent with these people. They're all passionate and dedicated individuals and they're changing the face of business and entrepreneurship here in Kuwait. I wish them all more success in their future.

By Lana Al-Resheed

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Dana Al-Otaibi An Inspiring Kuwaiti Girl

We knew Dana as a graduate from one of the most renowned youth programs in Kuwait. Shamlan Al-Bahar, her mentor, is a young Kuwaiti entrepreneur of whom we are very proud, and it gives us such great pride to see that one of his proteges is making such a big success in her career. This is our chitchat with the inspiring Dana al-Otaibi.

Tell us a little bit about your background. What did you study and what do you do now?

I studied Industrial and Management Engineering in Kuwait University. Six months before my graduation in I worked in summer program which was an amazing experience for me as I met lots of people that opened plenty of job opportunities for me. My mentor, Shamlan al Bahar, gave me an offer to establish a marketing and pr company back in 2010. It was very challenging to work in a field that you are not familiar with. I start learning many things, worked on too many CSR projects such as “the Protégés” and lots more projects from big ones to small ones. After that, we established “Someday” which is cafe and retail shop. I used to always have troubles on finding the best place that serves the freshest food, fruits and good sandwiches with fresh ingredients and that is how we came up with Someday cafe..

Do you work more than one job?

For now, I am working full time on Someday Café.

What are the challenges that faced you before you start your own business?

The challenges that I had before we started with the business, mainly consists of the paper works and the legal documents that you need from the government. It's frustrating that for every single thing that you need to process you are going to need a "wasta" to finish it, and anything else can be done. Other than that I guess everywhere you have pros and cos.

How did you overcome the obstacles that you faced as an entrepreneur?

When you have your own business it's very different from being an employee. You worry, a lot and you’re always under stress because you have to manage employees, which is very difficult especially when you’re young and have never experienced anything the same before. This can cause plenty of pressure and with time I learned how to control the stress and not mixing it with my personal life. I learned that if you know how to plan ahead, nothing can stand in your way, for long to say the least.

What are your future plans?

My plan is to make “Someday” not only a café, but a lifestyle.

Do you have any advice for entrepreneurs who want to start their own business?

Always do what you love. Never wake up in the morning and go to a place you don't like or work for a job you don't like. Life is too short to waste it in things that you don't like doing.

@somedaykw 22996424

Salhiya Mall, Kuwait City.

Villa des fleurs is a contemporary floristry shop that offers special arrangements adding warmth and whimsy feeling to your homes. We customize your bouquets by choosing the most unique flowers to create your one of a kind.

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Al Zahra Co.Op

50077988

@vdfkw

Photos by : little twinkles

Dr Georges Aouad

D.D.S, D.E.S, Pediatric Dentistry Bayan Dental Clinic @bayandentalkw @Bayandental

Pediatric Dentistry One of the greatest fears of a person is going to the dentist. It take a lot of patience and skill in dealing with patients especially children. Being a pediatric dentist you must first understand how and children feel whenever they hear the word “dentist”. With this in mind, you have established trust and confidence in children that will remain for the rest of their lives.

toothbrush with little or without toothpaste, however a toothpaste with fluoride is always best.

First visit usually begins when the tooth comes in usually between 6 and 12 months. Early examination and preventative care will protect your child’s smile now and in the future. Prevention is the most important thing in children. Caries are a big concern which usually starts from using baby bottles to introducing solid foods that cause erupted teeth to decay. Sleeping with and drinking juices from a bottle should be avoided instead let your child drink it in a cup. Weaning should start at 12 months.

Fluoride is used to prevent and control teeth decay which is proven to be safe and effective. With regular visits the dentist will determine when a child needs fluoride supplement. It is usually given every 6 months upon considering the factors when the child should receive fluoride.

Before a child’s teeth erupt, their gums will swell and they become irritated. Using a piece of gauze or a cloth wrapped in your finger, gently rub their gums. This procedure doesn’t just clean the teeth but it eases the discomfort and pain they are experiencing. As the teeth begin to appear you can now start to use a small headed

Brushing in front of your children is the best encouragement you can give them. Assistance can be given until they can control themselves and effectively clean their teeth.

At the age of 6 permanent teeth begin to erupt. The first molars are usually hard to reach when brushing and that’s where the most cavities are found.

These teeth have tiny grooves and pits where food usually gathers and if they are not cleaned correctly this may lead to cavities. Therefore sealants must be applied.

Regular dental visits of every 6 months is a must for children and adults. The specialist will assess the changes and give instructions on how to take care of your child’s teeth and maintain a healthy smile.

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Dr. Rossol Bouresli

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‫مايو‪..‬‬ ‫شهر التوعية‬ ‫بالصحة النفسية‬ ‫ما معنى مفهوم الصحة النفسية؟‬

‫الصحة النفسيةهي حالة من اإليجابية تتضمن التمتع بصحة العقل‬ ‫والجسم‪ ،‬وليست مجرد الغياب أوالخلو من أعراض المرض النفسي‬ ‫والجسمي‪ ،‬وبالتالي فإن مفهوم الصحة النفسية يعني أمرين‬ ‫أساسيين هما‪:‬غياب االضطرابات و التمتع بالمظاهر االيجابية‬

‫ما الهدف من حملة التوعية بالصحة النفسية ؟‬

‫يقوم مركز الكويت للصحة النفسية و الموجود في منطقة الصباح‬ ‫الصحية بهذه الحملة من عدة سنوات لتوعية و تثقيف المجتمع‬ ‫باهمية الصحة النفسية و السعي بجهد لتقريب مفهوم الطب‬ ‫النفسي لتتم االستفادة من أنواع العالجات النفسية ونبذ النظرة‬ ‫السلبية للمريض النفسي ف‪t‬ادة للتعامل مع األمراض النفسية حيث‬ ‫ان ‪١‬من كل ‪ ٥‬اشخاص يتعرض لالصابة بمرض نفسي في مرحلة من‬ ‫مراحل حياته ‪.‬‬

‫هل لخصوصية المجتمع الكويتي آي دور في وجود هذه‬ ‫النظرة السلبية؟‬

‫ابدا فالوصمة المصاحبة للمرض النفسي والتي تمتد لتصيب المريض‬ ‫النفسي ومن له عالقه بهذا المجال قضية عالمية وقد كرست منظمة‬ ‫الصحة العالمية برامجها المتعلقة بالطب النفسي للتوعية بهدف‬ ‫رفع الوصمة منذ اكثر من ‪ ٥‬سنوات‪ .‬اال اننا الننكر ان بالحديث عن‬ ‫االمراض النفسية وامكانية العالج واهمية الصحة النفسية نساعد في‬ ‫تغيير نظرة المجتمع فاالنسان فقبل ‪ ١٨‬سنة كان الناس يتحرجون‬ ‫من مراجعتي في العيادة كوني كويتية أما اآلن فتغير المفهوم‬ ‫بشكل ملحوظ وان كان هناك بعض التحفظات منها الرغبة في‬ ‫السرية التامة أو الخوف من آثار اآلدوية النفسية بسبب تأثيير االعالم‪.‬‬

‫ما هو سبب خوف الناس من االدوية النفسية؟‬

‫هناك فكرة لدي البعض أنها مواد مخدرة و تسبب اإلدمان ولكن‬ ‫هذا اعتقاد خاطئ تماما فالعالجات النفسية مثل أى دواء لها‬ ‫مالها وعليها ماعليها ‪.‬و معظم آثارها الجانبية يمكن للمريض‬ ‫التكيف معها بعد فترة من العالج فال داعى للقلق وال يوجد عالج‬ ‫نفسي ذا أفضلية مطلقة و لمعرفة المزيد عن أي دواء لدينا خدمة‬ ‫االستشارات الدوائية بقسم الصيدلة ‪ .‬فالعالج يساعد على زيادة‬ ‫مهارات المريض الشخصية واالجتماعية واعادة البصيرة كما يدعم‬ ‫المركز األسرة ويوجهها للتعامل مع األعراض‬

‫هل جميع االمراض تعالج بنفس الطريقة؟‬

‫يختلف نوع العالج باختالف نوع المرض ففي العموم‬

‫االضطرابات هي حاالت سوء التوافق مع النفس أو الجسد أو مع‬ ‫البيئة الطبيعية والمجتمع وتنقسم الى نوعان ‪١‬ـ نفسية وهي‬

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‫التي يبقى معها المريض متصال بالحياة الواقعية ومنهاعلى سبيل‬ ‫المثال القلق والوسواس القهري ونوبات الهلع وبعض درجات االكتئاب‬ ‫و‪٢‬ـ عقلية هي اضطرابات في اإلدراك تتمثل في وجود هذيان )‬ ‫هلوسة( تؤدي إلى خلل في السلوك وتشوش في محتوى ومجرى‬ ‫التعبير عن التفكيرويميزها انعدام البصيرة ومنها‪:‬الفصام واالكتئاب‬ ‫الحاد والهوس وغيرها‬

‫ماهي احصائياتنا في الكويت؟‬

‫ال تختلف احصائياتنا كثيرا عن العالم بالنسبة لألمراض العقلية‬ ‫كنسبة اصابة مثال نسبة الفصام ‪ ٪١‬اال ان زواج االقارب يزيد من‬ ‫احتمالية اصابة أفراد االسرة الواحدة لوجود عامل وراثي كما أن‬ ‫االمراض النفسية كاضطرابات عدم التوافق فهي تظهر في فئات‬ ‫أكثر من غيرها اال ان معدل االصابة متوافق مع االحصائيات العالمية‬ ‫والجدير بالذكر ان هذه االمراض ترجع اال خلل كيميائي في الموصالت‬ ‫العصبية في الدماغ وال يسببها فقظ ظرف معين او ما شابه‪.‬‬

‫يشكل على الكثير التفرقة بين الطبيب النفسي والمعالج‬ ‫النفسي فما هو الفرق؟‬ ‫الطبيب النفسي درس الطب والجراحة ثم تخصص باألمراض النفسية‬ ‫والعقلية و يعالج المرضى باألدوية و الصدمات الكهربائية إلعادة‬ ‫تنظيم ايقاع المخ و يمارس العالج النفسي بأنواعه‪ .‬أما المعالج أو‬ ‫المستشار النفسي فقد أنهى دراسة الجامعة بتخصص علم النفس‬ ‫و قد يحصل على شهادة الدكتوراه في علم النفس ليحصل على‬ ‫لقب دكتور أكاديمي و يمارس العالج النفسي و يقدم االستشارات‬ ‫النفسية مع الطبيب النفسي و يقوم بعمل و تحليل االختبارات‬ ‫النفسية و لكن ال يعالج بالعقاقير الدوائية‬

‫متى نستطيع ان نقول بأن هذا الفرد يتمتع بصحة‬ ‫نفسية؟‬ ‫عندما يكون هناك توافق ذاتي بحيث يتقبل الفرد نقاط القصور في‬ ‫شخصيته كما يتقبل نقاط القوة و يستغل قدراته و يكون هناك‬ ‫توافق اجتماعي أي تكيف اإلنسان مع اآلخرين )األسرة‪ ،‬المدرسة‪،‬‬ ‫المهنة‪ ،‬المجتمع( من خالل تقبلهم واحترامهم والتفاعل معهم‬ ‫وإقامة عالقات اجتماعية سليمة وان كان قد وصل الى ذلك عن‬ ‫طريق العالج النفسي ومستمر بتناول االدوية النفسية المناسبة تحت‬ ‫اشراف طبيب مختص‪.‬‬

‫كلمة أخيرة‬

‫لن تخسر بمراجعة مركز الكويت للصحة النفسية فاالستشارة المجانية‬ ‫قد تكون فرصة لعالج مرض مهمل‪ ،‬ال تجعل وصمة المجتمع تحرمك‬ ‫من الصحة_النفسية‬

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‫إذا كان اﻟﻤﺠموع أكثر من ‪ 20‬فأنت مصاب باكتئاب متوسط إلى‬

‫‪ -4‬أعجز عن أداء أي عمل على اإلطالق‬

‫شديد وينبغى على مراجعة الطبيب‬ ‫فى أقرب وقت‬

‫توقع العقاب ‪:‬‬ ‫‪ -0‬ال أشعر بأن هناك عقاب ًا يحل بي ‪.‬‬

‫االنسحاب االجتماعي ‪:‬‬

‫‪ -1‬أشعر بأن شيئ ًا سيئ ًا سيحدث أو سيحل بي ‪.‬‬

‫‪ -0‬لم أفقد اهتمامي بالناس ‪.‬‬

‫‪ -2‬أشعر بأن عقاب ًا يقع علي بالفعل ‪.‬‬

‫‪ -1‬أنا اآلن أقل اهتمام ًا باآلخرين عن السابق ‪.‬‬

‫‪ -3‬أشعر بأننى أستحق أن أعاقب ‪.‬‬

‫‪ -2‬فقدت معظم اهتمامي وإحساسي بوجود اآلخرين ‪.‬‬

‫‪ -4‬أشعر برغبة في العقاب‬

‫‪ -3‬فقدت تماما اهتمامي باآلخرين ‪.‬‬

‫كراهية النفس ‪.‬‬

‫التعب والقابلية لإلرهاق ‪:‬‬

‫‪ -0‬ال أشعر بخيبة األمل في نفسي ‪.‬‬

‫‪ -0‬ال أتعب بسرعة أكثر من المعتاد ‪.‬‬

‫‪ -1‬يخيب أملي في نفسي ‪.‬‬

‫‪ -1‬أشعر بالتعب واإلرهاق أسرع من ذي قبل ‪.‬‬

‫‪ -2‬ال أحب نفسي ‪.‬‬

‫‪ -2‬أشعر بالتعب حتى لو لم أعمل شيئا ‪.‬‬

‫‪ -3‬أشمئز من نفسي ‪.‬‬

‫‪ -3‬أشعر بالتعب الشديد لدرجة العجز عن عمل أي شيء ‪.‬‬

‫‪ -4‬أكره نفسي ‪.‬‬

‫فقدان الشهية ‪:‬‬

‫إدانة الذات ‪:‬‬

‫‪ -0‬شهيتي للطعام ليست أسوأ من قبل ‪.‬‬

‫‪ -0‬ال أشعر بأني أسوأ من أي شخص آخر ‪.‬‬

‫‪ -1‬شهيتي ليست جيدة كالسابق ‪.‬‬

‫‪ -1‬أنتقد نفسي بسبب نقاط ضعفي أو أخطائي ‪.‬‬

‫‪ -2‬شهيتي أسوأ بكثير من السابق ‪.‬‬

‫‪ -2‬ألوم نفسي لما أرتكب من أخطاء ‪.‬‬

‫‪ -3‬ال أشعر برغبة في األكل بالمرة ‪.‬‬

‫‪ -3‬ألوم نفسي على كل ما يحدث ‪.‬‬ ‫وجود أفكار انتحارية ‪:‬‬

‫التردد وعدم الحسم ‪:‬‬

‫‪ -0‬ال تنتابني أي أكار للتخلص من نفسي ‪.‬‬

‫‪ -0‬قدرتي على اتخاذ القرارات بنفس الكفاءة التي كانت عليها من‬

‫‪ -1‬تراودني أفكار للتخلص من حياتي ولكن ال أنفذها ‪.‬‬

‫قبل ‪.‬‬

‫‪ -2‬أفضل لي أن أموت ‪.‬‬

‫‪ -1‬أؤجل اتخاذ القرارات أكثر من قبل ‪.‬‬

‫‪ -3‬أفضل لعائلتي أن أموت ‪.‬‬

‫‪ -2‬أعاني من صعوبة واضحة في اتخاذ القرارات ‪.‬‬

‫‪ - 4‬لدي خطط أكيدة لالنتحار ‪.‬‬

‫‪ -3‬أعجز تماما عن اتخاذ أي قرار بالمرة ‪.‬‬

‫‪ - 5‬سأقتل نفسي في أي فرصة متاحة ‪.‬‬

‫تغير صورة الجسم والشكل ‪:‬‬ ‫‪ -0‬الأشعر بأن شكلي أسوأ من قبل ‪.‬‬ ‫‪ -1‬أشعر بالقلق من أني أبدو أكبر سن ًا وأقل جاذبية ‪.‬‬ ‫‪ -2‬أشعر بوجود تغيرات دائمة في شكلي تجعلني أبدو منفرا ً (‬ ‫منفرة ) وأقل جاذبية ‪.‬‬

‫البكاء ‪:‬‬ ‫‪ -0‬ال أبكي أكثر من المعتاد ‪.‬‬ ‫‪ -1‬أبكي أكثر من المعتاد ‪.‬‬ ‫‪ -2‬أبكي هذه األيام طوال الوقت وال أستطيع أن أتوقف عن ذلك ‪.‬‬ ‫‪ -3‬كنت قادرا ً على البكاء ولكنني أعجز اآلن عن البكاء حتى لو‬ ‫أردت ذلك ‪.‬‬

‫‪ -3‬أشعر بأن شكلي قبيح ( قبيحة ) ومنفر ( منفرة)‪.‬‬

‫االستثارة وعدم االستقرار النفسي ‪:‬‬ ‫هبوط مستوى الكفاءة والعمل ‪:‬‬

‫‪ -0‬لست منزعج ًا هذه األيام عن أي وقت مضى ‪.‬‬

‫‪ -0‬أعمل بنفس الكفاءة كما كنت من قبل ‪.‬‬

‫‪ -1‬أنزعج هذه األيام بسهولة ‪.‬‬

‫‪ -1‬أحتاج إلى مجهود خاص لكي أبدأ شيئ ًا‬

‫‪ -2‬أشعر باالنزعاج واالستثارة دوم ًا‬

‫‪ -2‬ال أعمل بنفس الكفاءة التي كنت أعمل بها من قبل ‪.‬‬ ‫‪ -3‬أدفع نفسي بمشقة لكي أعمل أي شيء ‪.‬‬

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‫‪ -3‬ال تثيرني وال تغضبني اآلن حتى األشياء التي كانت تسبب ذلك سابق ًا‬

‫مايو‪..‬شهر التوعيةبالصحة النفسية‬ ‫الشعور بالحزن ‪:‬‬ ‫‪ -٠‬ال أشعر بالحزن‬ ‫‪ -١‬أشعر بالحزن والكآبة‬ ‫‪ -٢‬الحزن واالنقباض يسيطران علي طوال الوقت ‪ ،‬وأعجز عن الفكاك‬ ‫منهما ‪ -٣.‬أشعر بالحزن أو التعاسة لدرجة مؤلمة ‪.‬‬ ‫‪ -٤‬أشعر بالحزن والتعاسة لدرجة ال تحتمل ‪.‬‬

‫التشاؤم من المستقبل ‪:‬‬ ‫‪ -٠‬ال أشعر بالقلق أو التشاؤم من المستقبل ‪.‬‬ ‫‪ -١‬أشعر بالتشاؤم من المستقبل ‪.‬‬ ‫‪ -٢‬ال يوجد ما أتطلع إليه في المستقبل ‪.‬‬ ‫‪ -٣‬ال أستطيع أبدا ً أن أتخلص من متاعبي ‪.‬‬ ‫‪ -٤‬أشعر باليأس من المستقبل ‪ ،‬وأن األمور لن تتحسن ‪.‬‬

‫اإلحساس بالفشل ‪:‬‬ ‫‪ -٠‬ال أشعر بأني فاشل ‪.‬‬

‫اضطرابات النوم ‪:‬‬ ‫‪ -0‬أنام جيدا ً كما تعودت ‪.‬‬ ‫‪ -1‬أستيقظ مرهق ًا في الصباح أكثر من قبل ‪.‬‬ ‫‪ 2‬ساعات أبكر من ذي قبل ‪ ،‬وأعجز عن استئناف نومي ‪- .‬‬ ‫‪ -2‬أستيقظ من ‪3‬‬ ‫‪ -3‬أستيقظ مبكرا ً جدا ً وال أنام بعدها حتى إن أردت‬

‫تناقص الوزن ‪:‬‬ ‫‪ -0‬وزني تقريب ًا ثابت ‪.‬‬ ‫‪ -1‬فقدت أكثر من ‪ 3‬كغ من وزني ‪.‬‬ ‫‪ -2‬فقدت أكثر من ‪ 6‬كغ من وزني ‪.‬‬ ‫‪ -3‬فقدت أكثر من ‪ 10‬كغ من وزني ‪.‬‬

‫تأثر الطاقة الجنسية ‪:‬‬ ‫‪ -0‬لم أالحظ أي تغيرات حديثة في رغبتي الجنسية ‪.‬‬ ‫‪ -1‬أصبحت أقل اهتمام ًا بالجنس من قبل ‪.‬‬ ‫‪ -2‬قلت رغبتي الجنسية بشكل ملحوظ ‪.‬‬

‫‪ -١‬أشعر أن نصيبي من الفشل أكثر من العاديين ‪.‬‬

‫‪ -3‬فقدت تماما رغبتي الجنسية ‪.‬‬

‫‪ -٣‬عندما أنظر إلى حياتي في السابق أجدها مليئة بالفشل ‪.‬‬

‫االنشغال على الصحة ‪:‬‬

‫‪ -٢‬أشعر أني لم أحقق شيئا له معنى أو أهمية ‪.‬‬ ‫‪ -٤‬أشعر أني شخص فاشل تمام ًا ( أبا أو زوجا )‪.‬‬

‫ال على صحتي أكثر من السابق ‪.‬‬ ‫‪ -0‬لست مشغو ً‬ ‫ال على صحتي بسبب األوجاع واألمراض ‪ ،‬أو‬ ‫‪ -1‬أصبحت مشغو ً‬

‫السخط و عدم الرضا ‪:‬‬

‫اضطرابات المعدة واإلمساك ‪.‬‬

‫‪ -٠‬لست ساخط ًا ‪.‬‬

‫‪ -2‬أنشغل بالتغيرات الصحية التي تحدث لي لدرجة أني ال أستطيع‬

‫‪ -١‬أشعر بالملل أغلب الوقت ‪.‬‬

‫أن أفكر في أي سيء آخر ‪.‬‬

‫‪ -٢‬ال أستمتع باألشياء كما كنت من قبل ‪.‬‬

‫ال تماما بأموري الصحية ‪.‬‬ ‫‪ -3‬أصبحت مشغو ً‬

‫‪ -٣‬لم أعد أجد شيئا يحقق لي المتعة (أو الرضا)‬

‫أعط لنفسك صفر على اإلجابة األولى‬

‫‪-٤‬إنني غير راض وأشعر بالملل من أي شئ ‪.‬‬

‫‪ 1‬على اإلجابة الثانية‬

‫اإلحساس بالندم أو الذنب‬

‫‪ 2‬على اإلجابة الثالثة‬ ‫‪ 3‬على اإلجابة الرابعة‬

‫‪ -0‬ال يصيبني إحساس خاص بالندم أو الذنب على شيء ‪.‬‬

‫‪ 4‬على اإلجابة الخامسة‬

‫‪ -1‬أشعر بأنني سيء أو تافه أغلب الوقت ‪.‬‬

‫‪ 5‬على اإلجابة السادسة‬

‫‪ -2‬يصيبني إحساس شديد بالندم والذنب ‪.‬‬

‫لكل سؤال ثم أجمع النتائج‬

‫‪ -3‬أشعر بأنني سيء وتافه أغلب األوقات تقريب ًا‪.‬‬

‫إذا كانت اﻟﻤﺠموع أقل من ‪ : 7‬فأنت غير مكتئب‬

‫‪ -4‬أشعر بأنني سيء وتافه للغاية ‪.‬‬

‫إذا كان اﻟﻤﺠموع من ‪ 7‬إلى ‪ 20‬أنت مصاب باكتئاب بسيط وتحتاج‬ ‫لمراجعة الطبيب وقد يكفيك العالج النفسي‬

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Peter Corridon

Scientific Discovery & Family: The Unique Things for Which I Am Grateful

I am not sure if you realize that it has been a year since I’ve been given the honor of presenting various views on matters of health we believe to be important to those living in Kuwait. Based on this, each member of theCity family was asked to present unique aspect/aspects of their lives, as a way of celebrating our individual, and thus combined, achievements. To this end, I wish to present a pair of personal and recent achievements for which I am eternally grateful.

The first of these achievements relates to my career. As you may or may not know, my major focus for, the past decade, has been research into developing ways to improve human health. Five years ago I had an epiphany if you will. At that time I had just finished developing a telemedicine system that would be integrated into the Caribbean Cardiac Association myocardial infarction (heart attack) intervention units. While presenting this work at a confence and chatting with a colleague it dawned on me that the idea I was presenting could only provide major benefit to individuals that are already suffering. But, I actually wanted to help a wider spectrum of people - people that have life threatening or debilitating ailments and those who are expected to develop such problems in the future. This realization spawned my interest in genetics, as this field is anticipated to revolutionize the practice of medicine with the promise of actual disease cures and pre-treatments that can actually prevent disease development. Now switching back to the present, I can proudly say that at the begining of May 2013, our research group at the Indiana University School of Medicine filed a US patent for the discovery and development of our gene-based therapy. We began work on this project three years ago, and the combined strategy we produced is anticipated to provide a novel way to study, treat and perhaps prevent kidney disease in the setting of drug toxicity, cardiac impairment and diabetes.

My second achievement also relates to medicine, but in this instance has an even more intimate root. This achievement is the conception of my first child, with the love of my life. My wife and I are truly blessed to have been given this gift, which we aim to cherish for an eternity. So, in sum, I merely want to present two events in my life for which I’m truly grateful, as well to thank you for taking the time across this past year to read our articles and I look forward to serving you better in the near and distant future.

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Making Sense...

Making Incense

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Noora Al-Askar @NooraAlaskar

The Healthy Body Diet!

Step into my office

Food is the epitome of our existence it is what our body thrives on to function and survive. You can either work with it and love what you eat smartly and in moderation and reap the amazing benefits food has to offer to our body, or you can abuse it and gorge down everything that comes in sight and wake up bloated the next day. Diet isn’t about horrible tasting “specific” food; on the contrary it is about moderation and variety.

Let’s start at the very beginning, what is good nutrition? Generally, good nutrition means eating the correct types of food (variety) in the right amounts (moderation) at the right time of day (timing) to optimize overall health during the days, months and years of your life.

Going to a nutritionist means different things for different people with different goals. For the young newly engaged girl it could mean frantic last minute attempts to look exceptionally slimmed down and radiant for her wedding; for an athlete who is required to maintain a consistent level of performance it means fueling their body with energy and sustaining lean muscle mass. For some who have a family history of disease, nutrition is a super tool for prevention against different cancers, heart disease, Alzheimer’s, osteoporosis, or even migraine headaches to name a few. However, for the majority going to a nutritionist is a wide-ranging call for help, finding a way to shed the kilograms, cleansing away all those years of bad eating, a total mind body makeover. That is the fun part! Knowing that food can really influence you inside out!

The past decade has brought about a vortex of information regarding nutrition, where do you start. Well first you have the Macronutrients which are your basic essentials: water, carbohydrates, fats, and protein. Then you have your Micronutrients: vitamins and minerals, these are what I like to call, the *superheroes* of good nutrition. Subsequently, within these micronutrients comes a vast array of colorful nutrients that are essential to the proper functioning of our body, a treasure box. Open that box; pick a jewel, each jewel (nutrient) has a purpose that benefits our body.

Your body’s needs are as unique to you as your fingerprint; no two people have the same requirements. The first step is to identify your individual needs; the second step is to identify the cause, the third step is to make sure you are getting the correct nutrients in the exact amounts to meet your needs. For example (this is case specific, everyone’s needs are different): Needs: hair strengthening and radiant skin Cause: lack of hair and skin specific protein, stress, possible hormone imbalance Requirements: silica, tryptophan, biotin, B6, ACE, omega 7, cysteine Food: chia seeds, wholegrains, salmon, lean beef, cucumbers, flaxseed, avocado oil, wheat germ As I tell all my lovely clients, excellent nutrition is not all about diets and calorie counts; is a complete lifestyle package, wrapped up in a multi-hued bow of healthy choices! It is your own individual power tool, for whatever needs you have.

This is what The Healthy Body Diet *HBD* is all about, it is your personalized diet to a healthy you. So let’s start! Just in time for Summer!

Positive change, is always good!

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Ramdan Exclusive

At first sight, I wondered, “Why a gorilla with a silver crown?” Come along, let’s take this journey together.

Shuffle Restaurant is a cozy multi-patterned and an unusually designed concept, which I fell in love with instantly!!

ust like the colors inside the Shuffle Restaurant changed, the flavors I got to taste here also were varied. I would like to thank this unique restaurant for the invitation and for all the dishes they kept surprising me with.

It was an excellent experience.

MA. CUISINE

La CoraiL

This wonderful cafe is a perfect blend of modern and old. The decoration is authentic and Kuwaiti, as well as the food. They offer a variety of Kuwaiti dishes that are all-time favorites.

@cafebazza

@shuffleq8

@cafebazza

@shuffle@8

1860 860

22230813

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Located in the elegant Safir Residences Fintas, Al Roshinah is a Kuwaiti restaurant that offers an unparalleled authentic Kuwaiti dining experience.

As I walked inside the restaurant I was amazed by the wonderful ambience. It’s the right balance between traditional and modern decor.

I was welcomed by the restaurant manager and the chef, who served me dates and Arabic coffee, a customary and warm welcome.

The restaurant has a clay oven for baking bread, located behind a glass wall. I asked if I can take a closer look. The warm smell of bread was very welcoming and enticing, I wanted to stay there longer but I was starving and I had food to review!

Golnar is an Iranian restaurant that takes its name from the Farsi language and means ‘pomegranate flower.’ The restaurant consists of two floors and the kitchen is on the ground floor. With its open concept, clients can watch as their food is being prepared by the kitchen staff, and the great ventilation system works incredibly to keep you from smelling like a kitchen apron.

@golonarkwt 22263163 / 22263164

I’ll spare you the details about the fantastic decor that transforms you to a restaurant in an Italian neighborhood, and I’ll get straight to business.

The lovely staff prepared a special menu for this column. We started with the drinks, four fruit cocktails with fizzy soda and real fruits.

My favorite was the watermelon mojito, very refreshing! The mushroom soup is exceptional, like nothing I’ve tasted before and the salads were absolutely yummy. I loved the cheese salad which comes with halloumi cheese and grilled veggies. The warm asparagus salad is another story, the dressing on that salad is just phenomenal!

altrolevel@me.com www.altrolevel.com 99373338

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I stumbled upon News Burger, a lovely teeny tiny place tucked in Jabriya.

You won’t think that such a small place with only four tables and three people working inside is capable of producing such a delicious appetizing smell and finger-licking great burgers.

The decoration is just fantastic, grey walls with big prints of first pages from international newspapers with the most unforgettable news.

@newsburger

Who said one cannot enjoy ice cream in winter? It’s certainly one of my guilty pleasures. Besides, you have to be realistic; some winter days are relatively warm, so sitting outdoors as the cool breeze blows and in the sunlight while eating some a scoop of gelato is just perfect as a compliment for the day.

I heard about the opening of Scoop A Cone, a Kuwaiti cafe that offers gelato and snacks, in a new location in Salmiya’s Aknan Towers. I headed there, and I can easily say that it has become one of my favorite spots now. @scoop_a_cone www.scoopacone.com

I have been an avid follower of Angelatto on Instagram. Their picture of the chocolate fountain was always one of my major weaknesses. I could almost smell the warm aroma of choclate just by looking at the picture.

Recently I was invited to a dinner, and decided to take dessert form there. The trip to Angelatto was totally worthwhile! The name of the place combines the words Angel and Gelatto, and indeed the gelattos are angelic/heavenly!

@angelato

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Karak House offers more than just a traditional drink. Karak -- or kadak tea -- is derived from the Indian dialect and it means strong tea, basically. But it has come to mean strongly brewed tea that is then mixed with milk and spices and boiled again. The flavor of the spices is intense, and it’s one of the most delicous and soothing drinks. It’s a winter drink for sure, and it certainly brings back memories of old times to many people.

@karak_house 50979000

How many of you is in love with Spanish food? I’m sure many of us tried the delicious food that the cuisine of Spain offers, and I’m sure many have their own favorites, but not many know that they can have a delicious Spanish meal here in Kuwait. Did you know that? Go to Bubo’s. @bubo_q8 22288100

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Throughout the first year of theCITY, I visited some of the best eateries around Kuwait.

There are so many options that cater for each and every taste, from ethnic cuisines to dessert bars and cafes.

There are also many take-out options and home-based businesses which are truly unique and definitely worth checking out. I wish all these businesses all the best in their future, and I hope that I have helped you make up your mind on where to eat next!

By Basma Sultan

‫ﻣﺠﻤﻊ ارﺟﺎن ‪ -‬اﻟﺒﺪع ‪ -‬ﺷﺎرع اﻟﺘﻌﺎون ت‪:‬‬

‫‪222-63164 / 222-63163‬‬

‫‪Hamad Bouqammaz‬‬ ‫‪@makzarah‬‬

‫لماذا يعشق‬ ‫األطفال‬ ‫الشوكوالته؟‬ ‫في دراسة أجراها فريق من الخبراء تبين أن االسرة هي المسؤولة‬

‫بتحليل العالقة بين العادات الغذائية التي يتبعها األطفال الصغار‬

‫مشكالت أطفالهم الذين يرفضون تناول طعامهم االساسي عن طريق‬

‫بهم عند الوصول لعمر ‪ 8‬سنوات‪.‬‬

‫عن تعلق أطفالهم بالشوكوالتة حيث أن اغلب اآلسر عادة ما يحلون‬ ‫رشوتهم بالشوكوالتة‪.‬‬

‫في عمر ‪ 6‬شهور و‪ 15‬شهر وعامين وبين معامل الذكاء "‪ "IQ‬الخاص‬ ‫والحظ الباحثون أن األطفال الذين اعتمدوا على الرضاعة الطبيعية‬

‫حتى عمر ‪ 6‬شهور‪ ،‬ثم قاموا بعد ذلك بإتباع حمية غذائية صحية‬

‫ّ‬ ‫وأكدت النتائج أن رفض االطفال طعامهم مشكلة شائعة في هذه‬

‫وذلك في الفترة ما بين عمر ‪ 15‬شهر وعامين وبشكل منتظم‪ ،‬ضمت‬

‫فيه االطفال في تأكيد وجودهم باإلعراب عن تفضيل معين في‬

‫يمتلكون قراءات أكبر لمعامل للذكاء "‪ ،"IQ‬بينما وجدوا أن األطفال‬

‫السن المبكر لدى االطفال‪ ،‬وربما يرجع ذلك الى ان الوقت الذي يبدأ‬ ‫تناول الطعام‪ .‬وتتمثل الطريقة االساسية للتعامل مع هؤالء االطفال‬

‫في عدم تخصيص وجبة خاصة لهم‪ ،‬أي أن يبقى اآلباء هادئين من‬

‫دون المبالغة في ردة افعالهم إزاء ذلك‬

‫و يذكر الدكتور "خالد المنباوى" أستاذ طب األطفال واستشارى أمراض‬

‫األعصاب‬

‫أن هناك العديد من األطفال يشتهون تناول‬

‫كبيرة من الشيكوالتة‪،‬‬

‫كميات‬

‫هذا على الرغم من احتوائها على نسب قليلة من الكافيين والسكر‪،‬‬

‫باإلضافة إلى نسبة قليلة من الدهون إال أن تواجد كل هذه العناصر‬ ‫مجتمعة مع اإلفراط الزائد فى تناول الشيكوالتة‪،‬‬

‫قد يؤدى إلصابة الطفل باإلفراط النشاطى الزائد مما يكون له أثر‬

‫عدد من ألطعمة مثل البقوليات والجبن والخضروات والفواكه كانوا‬ ‫الذين يتبعون حمية غذائية منتظمة تضم األطعمة غير الصحية مثل‬

‫الشيبس والبسكويت والشوكوالتة‬ ‫والحلويات‬

‫والمياه‬

‫الغازية‬

‫خالل العامين األوائل بعد‬ ‫الوالدة كانوا يمتلكون‬ ‫معدالت‬

‫للذكاء‬

‫أقل‬

‫"‪"IQ‬‬

‫ال للذكاء‬ ‫ومعام ً‬ ‫أقل‪ ،‬وذلك عند الوصول‬

‫لعمر ثمان سنوات‬

‫كبير فى عدم قدرة الطالب أو الطفل على التركيز الجيد‪ .‬وأشار‬ ‫"المنباوى" إلى أن الكثير من األمهات يركزون على إعطاء أبنائهن‬

‫كميات كبيرة من السكريات‪ ،‬ولكن يجب أن تنتبه األم إلى أن السكر‬ ‫فى بعض الحاالت يعتبر كبعض األدوية من حيث التعود الذى قد‬ ‫يصل لحالة االدمان‬

‫وهناك ايض ًا دراسة أسترالية تقول أن األطفال الذين يتبعون حمية‬ ‫ال‬ ‫غذائية صحية في سن مبكرة قد يمتلكون معدالت ذكاء ومعام ً‬ ‫للذكاء "‪ "IQ‬أكبر مقارنة باألطفال الذين يعتمدون على تناول األطعمة‬

‫المصنعة وغير الصحية‪ ،‬والتي تحتوى على نسب عالية من الدهون‬

‫المشبعة والسكريات‪ ،‬حسبما نشرت الدورية األوربية لعلم األوبئة‪.‬‬

‫واشتملت الدراسة على أكثر من ‪ 7000‬طفل‪ ،‬وذلك لبحث تأثير‬

‫الحمية الغذائية على معدل ذكاء األطفال‪ ،‬حيث قام الباحثون‬

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Khadija Al-Shimmiri @k_alshimmiri @k_alshimmiri

Having Fun with Your Kids Moments

It's not easy making kids feel comfortable and natural in front of the camera, So we need to learn how the professionals make their child images so special, the few following tips will help you get those amazing children photographs , those kind of photos that reflect the child's special character and personality. And to get these photos, you need to keep it light and fun. When the shooting experience is enjoyable, photographer, youngster, and parents all win!

Guess what, Photographing Children is Doing What You Love I've got a little secret: Working with kids is just plain good fun. Doing what you love is important in any creative endeavor and essential when it comes to photographing children. The good news is that it's easy to find the joy in photographing kids.

Fun Children Photographs: Enjoy the Shooting Session try to make the photo session something the child wants to do (i.e. have fun and play), and you'll have a much better chance of accomplishing your own objective - making fabulous portraits that you can be proud of.

Use Parents as major part When Capturing Fun Children Photographs So how do we get pictures of the little baby's? Simple, include mom or dad as a backdrop. In fact, sometimes there is a magic moment in between takes when a parent comes out onto the backdrop to comfort a subject, or spit on her hands and smooth down his/her hair, or change an outfit. capture the shot.

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Nashmia Al-Naqi @NoshaNaqi 60344191

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Nora Al-Ajmi @nouraalajmi86

The Literary Lens

Nora Al-Ajmi is a photographer and translator living between Mexico and New York.

She is a regular writer of theCITY Magazine, writing articles related to travel and tourism. This is her first book.

You can find the book at Afaq Book- store in Al-Tilal complex. It combines her passion for photography and her interest in literature, which is her area of study.

Photography By Aljazi Al-Motlagm

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‫‪Sadeq Qassem‬‬

‫“انستابيت”‬ ‫وتمويل النظارات‬ ‫للسباحة‬

‫تباع‬

‫"اندياغوغو" وتتشرف بدعوة المهتمين بالسلعة للتمويل‪.‬‬

‫ال من‬ ‫السلعة ﺒ ‪ 99$‬للممولين الخمسة األوائل و ثم ﺒ ‪ 139$‬بد ً‬ ‫‪ 149$‬للذين يقومون بالشراء خالل الحملة‪ .‬يمكن للراغبين في دعم‬ ‫التطور التكنولوجي للسباحين ولهذه الرياضة الفريدة أن ينضموا و‬ ‫أن يساهموا في الحملة عبر دخولهم الى موقعنا ‪www.indiegogo.‬‬ ‫‪.com/instabeat‬‬

‫ما هي انستابيت؟‬

‫أسست المهندسة هند حبيقة شركة انستابيت في سنة ‪ 2011‬في‬

‫لبنان وحصلت على جوائز عدة منها الجائزة األولى في مسابقة‬ ‫أطلقت شركة انستابيت حملة تمويل شعبية لصناعة نظاراتها المائية‬

‫القارئة لنبض القلب خالل السباحة‪.‬‬

‫هدف الحملة تمويل انتاج هذه‬

‫السلعة المهمة جدا للسباحين الراغبين في تحسين ادائهم خالل‬

‫ممارسة هذه الرياضة‪.‬‬

‫والذي سينعكس أيضا على صناعات أخرى‪.‬‬

‫يمكن للسباح قراءة‬

‫حسن ادائه خالل السباحة عبر اللون الذي يراه في أعلى النظارة‬

‫مما يسمح له بتعديل سرعته وتغيير حركاته‪.‬‬

‫اللون األزرق يشير‬

‫الى حرق البدانة‪ ،‬األخضر يشير الى تحسين االداء الصحي أما األحمر‬ ‫فيشير الى وصول السباح الى السرعة القصوى في االداء‪ .‬يمكن عبر‬

‫النظارة متابعة تطور االداء ليس فقط من ناحية النبض ولكن أيضا‬ ‫من نواحي الوحدات الحرارية التي يخسرها السباح والمسافة التي‬

‫ال عن السرعة‪.‬‬ ‫قطعها فض ً‬

‫السباحون‪ ،‬أما في ما يخص السباحة هذا هو أول اكتشاف من‬

‫نوعه كما تقول المهندسة هند حبيقة مخترعة ومؤسسة شركة‬ ‫انستابيت‪ .‬يمكن وضع هذه النظارة فوق النظارات العادية المستعملة‬

‫في السباحة مما يسهل تسويقها لمصلحة الرياضة والرياضيين‪.‬‬ ‫تطلق‬

‫‪.2010‬‬

‫يعتبر اندياغوغو موقع رائد للحمالت التمويلية الشعبية‪.‬‬

‫لتمويل‬

‫االنتاج‬

‫بالتعاون‬

‫مع‬

‫موقع‬

‫تأسست‬

‫في سنة ‪ 2008‬في سان فرانسيسكو في الواليات المتحدة‪ .‬سهلت‬ ‫منذ تأسيسها مئة ألف حملة تمويل عامة في قطاعات متعددة‬

‫ال عن تمويل الشركات‬ ‫كالموسيقى والسينما والحفالت الخيرية فض ً‬ ‫الصغيرة‪.‬‬

‫كيف يتم التمويل الشعبي؟‬

‫تعني حمالت التمويل العامة مشاركة المهتمين عبر االنترنت في‬ ‫تمويل االختراعات الجديدة كانستابيت‪.‬‬

‫للمشاركين المندفعين للتمويل‪.‬‬

‫في السابق كانت هنالك سلع مماثلة لرياضات أخرى استعملها‬

‫انستابيت‬

‫في المسابقة التي نظمتها مؤسسة قطر للتربية والعلوم في سنة‬

‫ما هو موقع اندياغوغو؟‬

‫تعتبر هذه النظارة نموذجا للتطور التكنولوجي في عالم الرياضة‬

‫حملتها‬

‫معهد ماساتشوستس للتكنولوجيا في سنة ‪ 2012‬والجائزة الثالثة‬

‫هنالك منافع بل هدايا‬

‫الفائدة األساسية لهذا النوع من‬

‫التمويل هو تكلفته المنخفضة مما يسمح للمخترعين الجدد بانتاج‬

‫اختراعاتهم وتسويقها‪.‬‬

‫أخيرا للراغبين في المشاركة في دعم الفكرة والمشروع‪،‬‬ ‫يمكن االتصال بهند حبيقة على الرقم ‪ 9613268569‬أو عبر‬ ‫البريد االلكتروني ‪hind@instabeat.me‬‬

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Making Sense...

Making Incense

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‫القصار و البخور‬ ‫من وين ابدا من القصار وال من البخور‬

‫هذا شي اول مره اعرفه وينظفه بنفسه‬

‫وخلط البخور وايد مميزه واول مره اشوفها‪.‬‬

‫االثنين من االشياء اللي مع الوقت تحلى‬

‫الغبار ومن الرطوبه ‪.‬‬

‫بخلطته المميزه وقطع من البخور الفاخر ‪,‬‬

‫اثنينهم قصه مالها نهايه وبنظري اهما‬

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‫سليمان القصار الفنان الكويتي اللي‬ ‫ارتبط اسمه بفرحة اغلب بيوت الكويت‬ ‫ويمكن الخليج بعد‪ ,‬منو فينا ما حضر‬

‫عرس ما غنى فيه القصار ‪ ,‬وجوده‬ ‫بالعرس يزيد حالوته وزفات المعاريس‬

‫لها طعم ثاني في العرس اذا كانت من‬

‫القصار ‪.‬‬

‫بس اللي ما يعرفه وايد ناس ان القصار‬ ‫من الناس اللي تعشق البخور واللي‬ ‫يسوي خلطاته بنفسه وهذي خبره‬

‫اكتسبها من الكويتيين األوليين ‪.‬‬

‫تاريخ البخور قديم وكان يوصل الكويت‬ ‫من الهند وشرق اسيا وتختلف اسعاره‬

‫حسب الجوده والنوع ‪ ,‬ويعتبر البخور‬ ‫الهندي من األنواع اللي صارت نادره‬

‫الحين بسبب ان الشجره صار مالها وجود‬

‫بهالوقت ‪.‬‬

‫ويكسره ويوزعه في علب تحفظه من‬

‫خلطات رشوش البيت يسويها بنفسه‬ ‫ويستخدم‬

‫فيها‬

‫كلونيات‬

‫يستخدم‬

‫كلونية‬

‫بنت‬

‫الكويت‬

‫ومن‬

‫األشياء‬ ‫ام‬

‫من‬

‫المميزه‬

‫بره‬ ‫انه‬

‫طبعا بو داوود ماخالنا نطلع بدون ما يهادينا‬ ‫انعم الله عليك ومنزل عامر واستمتعنا في‬

‫ضيافتك ‪.‬‬

‫(بومبيه)‬

‫بالنسبه لي احبها وللحين استخدمها‬ ‫على الفرش ريحتها تذكرني بفراش‬ ‫جدتي وانا صغيره ‪.‬‬

‫من األشياء اللي اول مره اعرفها ان‬

‫المعمول ينخلط معاه شكر عشان يمسك‬ ‫‪ ،‬وايد اسرار عرفتها من القصار لكن‬ ‫تعتبر من األسرار اللي الزم احتفظ فيها‬

‫‪.‬‬

‫لكل شخص طقوس وبالنسبه للقصار‬

‫اكثر وقت يحب يسوي فيه خلطاته اهو‬

‫عقب صالة الفجر يصلي الفجر ويقعد‬ ‫بكتشف ويجرب خلطات جديده‪.‬‬

‫من األسرار اللي عطانياها بو داوود‬

‫خلطته المميزه اللي تشمها من بعيد‬ ‫وتقعد في المالبس مده طويله واهيا‬

‫تنبهرون لما تالقون كمية البخور اللي‬

‫من الخلطات اللي غالبا ما يستخدمها‬

‫حسب القيمه وجودة البخور ‪ ,‬مستحيل‬

‫صج خلطه مكلفه لكن تسوى صراحه ‪.‬‬

‫يعني يعرف البخور الزين من الشين عدل‬

‫بو داوود مالها نهايه مشالله واألدوات‬

‫عند القصار وشلون يصنفه في صناديق‬

‫بالعروس (ورد – عود – عنبر – مسك) اهيا‬

‫اي واحد يبيع بخور يقدر يخدع القصار‬

‫مجموعة البخور والعطور والخلطات عند‬

‫‪ ,‬ساعات يشتري البخور فيه (سوس) طبعا‬

‫اللي يستخدمها في سحب دهن العود‬

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Ladies looking for stunning and eclectic accessories and clothes will have to look no further; it can all be found at Sharak Warak, Think of it as a wardrobe curated carefully by the unique Hababa Al-Sabah. With vibrant colors and impressive deigns, it’s really one of the most unique places to shop in Kuwait. Here is our chat with Hababa, the girl behind this lovely project.

What is Sharak Warak?

It's a trendy fashion boutique that's related, but not limited, to clothing. We have an array of accessories, paintings, and furniture pieces.

When did you begin the project, and what does the name mean? When did your passion for fashion start?

Fancy, Funky, Unique Fashion and Decor

By Hababa Al-Sabah

The project began a little over a year ago, with its name taken from a traditional Kuwaiti song where a young girl asks her traveling father to bring her back many gifts and presents. My passion for arts in general, drawing and photography specifically, started at a young age and developed over the years to put me where I'm at right now. I've taken to fashion designing recently, and my brand (Breem) will see the light in the coming weeks, but we've got some designs to showcase exclusively for The City

How do you choose what is sold at Sharak Warak?

To be honest, everything I like is sold at the store. Sharak Warak isn't limited to certain items, it's the result of my experiences, be it locally or abroad. There you'll find clothes, accessories, paintings, traditional wears, and selected furniture pieces among others.

Did Sharak Warak participate in any exhibitions? ptbkuwaiti We've participated in the Proud 2 Be Kuwaiti exhibition, and it was a clear turning point for the store.

What are your future plans for Sharak Warak?

Expansion for sure. We're currently working on our website, to make it possible to browse and buy online, and the actual store itself.

How can people buy from Sharak Warak?

Currently, orders are made through calls, but soon they will be able to browse all designs and place orders online, or just visit the shop.

In the end, I'd like to thank Ms. Lana AlResheed for her continuous support for small businesses and for always highlighting them in her remarkable magazine

@sharakwarak

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Nouf Al-Jassim aljassim.n@gmail.com @nafnoof

Turkish Accessories Before couple of weeks, I had a short escape to Istanbul and discovered a lot of amazing jewelry shops there, and since I truly appreciate beautiful jewelry, I decided to write about the Turkish modern jewelry and the ones that I admired the most, the Ottoman styles jewelry.

Jewelry design has been an important part of Turkey’s history for 5000 years and till now. Ottoman jewelry was extremely colorful, with jewelers using a variety of metals in each piece. The use of multiple materials differentiates Turkish designs from most European jewelry, which is typically crafted from a single metal, usually silver or gold, to a lot of matte finish gold and silver platting used in the rings, cuffs, necklaces and earrings, which looks very elegant and is very practical yet trendy for everyday wear.

Most of the eye catching Turkish jewelry resemble the historical jewelry and accessories worn during the Ottoman era, yet modernized and customized with precious and semi precious

stones to achieve new styles, and that's what is making them really special.

In addition to the natural stones that makes the Ottoman jewelry special, the evil eye and the Hamsa hand always add a Turkish identity to the pieces. Strict symmetry and balance is another signature of Ottoman-influenced designs, often mirroring the natural geometry of the gemstones used.

Where some of the jewelry pieces got the inspiration by the famous Turkish kaftans which were worn by the Ottoman sultans, you can find also other pieces that were inspired by some of the most important historical places in Turkey like the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia Church, and the Topkapi Palace.

Turkey’s fashion jewelry production is growing rapidly and has become a new and strong competitor to the most famous brands of european fashion jewelry.

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‫‪Maha Al-Qandi‬‬ ‫‪@Mahaalqandi‬‬ ‫‪@Mahaalqandi‬‬

‫موسم‬ ‫الجـينز‬

‫بدأ استخدامه من قبل‬

‫تاريخه الى أكثر من قرنين من الزمان‪,‬‬

‫رعاة البقر وتطور حتى أصبحت ترتديه عارضات األزياء ورباة المنازل‬ ‫وحتى رؤساء الدول وذلك لعدة أسباب منها سهولة وسرعه ارتدائه‬

‫بحيث أنه ال يحتاج الى الغسل والكي كثيرا ويمكن تنسيقه مع أي‬

‫قطع اخرى في الخزانه ‪.‬‬

‫فتكاد ال تخلو أي دوله وأي شارع أو سكه من أشخاص يرتدونه‪,‬فهو‬

‫عملي مناسب لجميع األعمار من األطفال وحتى كبار السن ومتوفر‬ ‫بجميع القياسات الكبيره والصغيره ‪ ,‬الواسعه والضيقه‪ ,‬باالضافه الى‬ ‫أنه يمكن ارتدائه بجميع األجواء الصيفيه والشتويه ‪ ,‬صباحا ومساءا‪.‬‬

‫والجينز بالذات من الخامات التي تزداد جماال كلما مر عليها وقت‬ ‫أطول وال يتاثر بالغسل المتكرر‪,‬أسعاره مناسبه للكل ومتوفر بشكل‬

‫كبير في معظم محالت األزياء ورغم أن اللون األزرق هو األشهر بين‬ ‫جميع األلون اال أنه متوفر أيضا بألوان أخرى كثيره كأالبيض واألحمر ‪.‬‬ ‫سهل الحركة فيه يمكن ارتدائه صباحا للعمل مع قميص قطن‬

‫ويمكن ارتدائه لعشاء راقي ليال مع‬

‫المظهرين شكل مختلف تماما عن االخر‪.‬‬

‫أما‬

‫في‬

‫السنتين‬

‫األخيرتين‬

‫قميص حرير ويكون لكال‬

‫غزا‬

‫الجينز‬

‫االزياء‬

‫عروض‬

‫والهوت كوتور وواجهات المحالت ألشهر‬ ‫المصممين ‪ ,‬فقد أدخل على خام‬ ‫الدينم‬

‫النقشات‬

‫باالضافه‬

‫والتطريزات‬

‫الى‬

‫الدانتيل‬

‫الحقائق‬

‫واالحذيه‬

‫واصبح‬

‫يصنع‬

‫منه‬

‫والفساتين‬

‫العمليه والسهره‬

‫كما رايناه بشكل‬

‫كبير في عرض‬

‫ازياء دار شانيل موي موي ‪.‬‬

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@dalalid

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‫دالل‬ ‫تجملت‬ ‫لنفسها فأبهرت‬ ‫الجميع‬ ‫تميزت ببساطة مكياجها وبتقديمها نصائح بسيطة وخطوات‬ ‫سهلة لوضع المكياج‪ ،‬وبأسلوبها المتواضع وابتسامتها الودودة‪،‬‬ ‫كسبت محبة ومودة اآلالف من المتابعين من الكويت وخارج‬ ‫الكويت‪ ،‬إنها دالل‪ .‬أجرينا معها في هذا العدد حوارا ً سريع ًا‪.‬‬

‫هناك مشاريع كثيره في خطتي المستقبلية لن أفصح عنها اآلن‬ ‫ألني أحب مفاجئة متابعيني‪ ،‬لكني أعدهم بأن تكون المفاجآت‬ ‫سارة ومفيدة لهم‪ ،‬فهدفي األول واألخير أن أسقل ثقة كل فتاة‬ ‫في نفسها وأجعلها تستغني عن خبيرات التجميل وتصبح خبيرة‬ ‫تجميل نفسها‪.‬‬

‫دالليد هي بنت كويتية مهتمة باالزياء والمكياج‪ ،‬أحبت نقل‬ ‫تجاربها وخبرتها عبر موقع الكتروني خاص بها لمساعدة غيرها‬ ‫ومشاركتهم هذه التجارب‪.‬‬

‫برأيك كيف يمكن المحافظة على البشرة؟‬

‫من هي دالل؟‬

‫متى بدأت دالل بالتدوين؟‬ ‫أكتوبر ‪2012‬‬

‫كيف وصلت دالل لطموحها؟‬

‫تحديد األهداف‪ ،‬وضوح ما أطمح له ‪ ،‬االجتهاد وحب ما أعمل‪.‬‬ ‫فكل انسان يحب ما يعمل به سوف يبذل قصارى جهده ليظهر‬ ‫عملة بأحسن صورة ممكنه وذلك هو النجاح‪ .‬وال أنكر مساعدة‬ ‫ودعم صديقتي ندى فارس وعائلتي لي‪ ،‬لوال وقوفهم معي لما‬ ‫وصلت الى هذه المرحلة‪.‬‬

‫ما الذي يلهم دالل؟‬

‫كل شي حولي يلهمني ويأثر على اختياري لمالبسي وطريقة‬ ‫مكياجي‪ ،‬لكن الزمن الكالسيكي البسيط هو مصدر الهامي األول‬ ‫في مكياجي‪ ،‬فال أستغني عن استخدام األيالينر فهو العنصر‬ ‫األساسي في مكياج العشرينات‪ ،‬وهذا ما اتخذته عنصرا ً اساسي ًا في‬ ‫المكياج الخاص بي مع ادخال األلوان المعاصرة لكل موسم فيه‪.‬‬ ‫أما مالبسي فليس لدي إلهام معين‪ ،‬فمزاجيتي تلعب الدور األكبر‬ ‫في االختيار لكني أحافظ على البساطة وتداخل األلوان بطريقة‬ ‫تناسبني‪.‬‬

‫برأيك‪ ،‬ما الذي يجعلك جميلة؟‬ ‫السؤال وااااايد صعب!!!!‬

‫ما هي مشاريعك المستقبلية؟‬

‫لكل منا بشرة تختلف عن األخرى وبذلك طريقة العناية بها‬ ‫مختلف‪ ،‬نصيحتي هي عدم استخدام أي مستحضر باألخص عند‬ ‫حاجة البشرة لعالج دون مراجعة دكتور مختص‪ ،‬فالبشرة هي سر‬ ‫جمال أي فتاه‪ ،‬وأي مستحضر تجميلي مهما كان ذو جودة عالية‬ ‫لن يستطيع اخفاء البشرة المتعبة‪.‬‬ ‫أما نصيحتي العامة هي االكثار من شرب الماء واألكل الصحي الذي‬ ‫سيعكس صحة الجسد على البشرة‪ ،‬وعدم النوم قبل مسح المكياج‬ ‫تمام ًا عن البشرة ألنها تحتاج للوقت الكافي لتتنفس وتأخذ قسط ًا‬ ‫من الراحة‪.‬‬

‫ما هي ماركة المكياج المفضلة؟‬

‫ليس هناك ماركة معينة‪ ،‬أحب التنويع وتجربة كل ما هو‬ ‫جديد في السوق‪ ،‬كما ذكرت سابق ًا مزاجيتي تتحكم بما أبتاعه‬ ‫وأستخدمة‪.‬‬

‫ما هي المدة التي تحتاجينها لوضع المكياج؟‬

‫مكياجي اليومي ال يأخذ من وقتي سوى ربع الى نصف ساعة‬ ‫ومكياجي لالفراح أو الحفالت يزيد عنة بعشر دقائق‪ .‬بالنسبة لي‬ ‫ال يهمني الوقت زاد أو نقص فخروجي بمكياج نظيف ومرتب‬ ‫يسألني عنه كل من يراني هو الهدف األهم‪.‬‬

‫أخبرينا سراً عن دالل الدوب؟‬

‫ال أستخدم الكحل األسود داخل العين أبدا ً‬

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Up Close & Personal with the Inspirational Suhaila Al-Salem

A dedicated go-getter, Suhaila Al-Salem is a great example of how good ideas can actually work in Kuwait and all they need is persistence and passion. EVENTO, her event-planning company managed theCITY Runway which took place in April, and it was a wonderful experience to work side by side with such an inspirational lady. This is our talk with Suhaila.

Give us an introduction about you. What do you do?

I am a Kuwaiti lady who believed that one day she and other Kuwaitis will make a difference in this world by showing their creativity and hard work .

What have you studied?

I had studded Mass Comunication & Political Science from Kuwait University .

When did you establish evento?

I stablished evento back in the year of 2003 , where I started Event Management and planning for Exhibitions and special occasions .

What are the projects you worked on so far?

I did several special Occations , projects , exhibitions and Confrences planning .

What do you wish to achieve as a woman owning a private business in Kuwait?

My achievemant can be me ownning a big international company where I can improve my skills.

How can people contact evento?

Contacting us can be through our website , social media ( instagram account ) and our telephone numbers and Email.

You organized theCITY Runway. Tell us about it. How did you do this? Was it difficult? Do you think it was successful?

About the Successful One & Only fashion show in Kuwait , this is how I like to name it , Thanks God it was very successful and had great feed back from every body.

To me it was a dream that came true because of hard work and the help of God, yes it was very difficult to plan & organize all that hard work , finiding the right professional experts in the field of Fashion coming from Italy the capital of Global Fashion industry & USA wher you can find Modern professional Fashion buisness developers , convence them to come to kuwait and look for Creativity in design and ideas , Thanks God they Trusted our vission & believed that they can make a defferent. Other deficulties accured with finind Sponsors for our event that cost us a lot because we were looking for international standards , through our event we are looking for support that can help our future fashion designers to develop their skills and jump into second level .

Our second step is developing our New High End Brand " Prote`ge` " that lable our designers and expouse them to the big Stores in Milan – Italy , through an entinsive course in Milan where they will have their Master degree as a reward for their hard work.

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We met Momo when he recently visited Kuwait, after spending most of his adult life in Europe. A knowledgable person about his field and a very dedicated young man, Momo managed to gain international recognition for his work in styling and fashion. He moved back to Kuwait recently, and is considering sharing his knowledge and expertise here. This is our quit chitchat with Momo.

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Can you talk to us a little but about your background?

I am from Kuwait and moved when I was about 10 years old to Sweden / Stockholm.

I grew up in cold Scandinavia where I started teaching myself Swedish and Norwegian fluently. I come from a big family with many brothers and sisters.

When did you start you career?

The first time I was 17 years old and I started to design and style cloths for a school project. I redesigned clothes and designed new dresses for fun, and I styled some pics for models. There was a start of my passion for the fashion.

Where did you study and where did you train?

I remember that my father was not happy in fashion and would like to aline myself to a serious job, doctor, lawyer or journalist. I listened to him and studied 3 years in media communications / PR in high school in Sweden. After that, I followed my heart and looked up for different hairdresser or design schools and came in at Toni & guy hair salon in Stockholm. There, I trained by the famous Steve Terry to be a hairdresser. My eyes were opened even more for fashion industry. I applied to many small and high stylist courses in art, fashion, makeup and hair. You are never fully trained in hairdressing, makeup or a stylist industry, etc. There is always more to learn.

What are the fashion shows you participated in worldwide?

Wow, that's a lot of shows that I have attended but they include Oslo Fashion Week , Paris Fashion Week and many TV shows. I also launched a show during Roberto Cavalli’s visit to Oslo. It was fun. Today, I am responsible for hair and makeup for the International Fashion Academy shows in Paris which are yearly during Couture Week in Paris and is one of Europe's best fashion design schools.

What inspires Momo?

-For me as a fashion stylist, I can get inspiration from different sources such locations, season colors, looking at different fashion shows or maybe a random person on the street. sometimes I can empty my head of insperation but when I'm traveling, I get always with new ideas and suggestions for my next project.

To succeed in the fashion industry is possible but difficult at the same time, you have experienced some adversities during your trip?

-Obviously, I have been rejected over and over and faced many closed doors, but I always believed in myself and I always wanted to succeed even more.

Your job is quite exciting, and you must have met many famous artists. Tell us, who have you met so far?

-Well, they’re so many. I met Lady Gaga, Craig David, Leonardo Dicaprio, Thomas Cavalli to name a few. I was fortunate to get this opportunity to have a chitchat with them and to receive compliments by them for the work I’ve done. But my biggest idol is my mother who has always been there for me and inspired me in my greatest projects.

Do you plan to launch a business in Kuwait?

-I have met so many amazing people during my visit to Kuwait at theCITY Runway.

And yes, I will be launching a modeling agency and collaborate with some great fashion magazines and Kuwaiti designers. I think it's time for me to discover my country which I have missed.

How can readers get in touch with you?

They can view my website at www.by-momo.com or travel with me on @BYMOMO on instagram Photography by Ali Hyder

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Audience & Backstage

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The Team Behind theCITY RUNWAY

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Ali Haider @alijhaider

Hammad Bahman @monster

Saad Al-Farhan @alfarhanphoto

Mariam Al-Abbad @maryamabbad

Adel Javed @adelj

Fahad Al-Khaahti @fahad_alkhashti

Haleema Bughaith @Om_aziz2002

Abdullah Habeeb @abdulla__habib

Omar Al-Najjar @0_alnajjar

Altaf Al-Najdy @altaf_alnajdi

Org Team Khadija al-shimmeri Hawraa mousa Sara al-kout Ahmad sairat

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Khalil Al-Hamar khalil.alhamar@edges-kw.com @khalilalhamar

Gadgets Twitter #Music

app is a new fresh approach to finding new music by using Tweets and follows to power discovery. What’s new in the app is just to follow your favorite artiest/singer via Twitter #Music and check the latest updates.

CamFind is the first mobile application that can photograph, identify, and provide information on virtually any object you desire to learn about. It is brand-new and the features many change time to time with new ideas. But the main idea it to snap shot any item which you are looking for and your followers could help you where to get the item from.

MINISTRY OF COMMERCE created there own application in the appstore. The application features benefits the society by viewing the commerce law, complain for any inquiry, updated news and products prices.

To submit complain through the store, the featured used in the application is fill up a form and capture complain you’ve got.

My Contacts Backup app is the easiest way to backup and restore your contacts all from your phone without needing a computer or synchronization.

The backup is done by gathering the contacts from the phone and export as VCF (VCard) or Export Contacts as CSV (Excel) file, which the user can send directly via email to the PC. The user can restore the contacts anytime by having the file saved in the PC.

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Bodrum & Türkbükü

Bodrum is the main city to explore the cultural foundation of the Turkish republic. It is famous for its castle, long beaches, resorts and popular yachts. Daytime can be used for activities like boating, swimming, yachting, snorkelling and travelling to ancient attractions like Halicarnassus and museums..

Bodrum is known as “The land of eternal blue“ in Turkey. It is one of the antique cities in Turkey and attractive holiday resorts.

This city is not just a famous tourist destination, Bodrum also attracts many Turks that travel from other parts of the country.

Turkey experiences drastic changes in temperature on the same day but Bodrum city maintains moderate climate all-year round.

As well as being known as Turkey’s St Tropez, Turkbuku is famed for being the greenest village on the Bodrum Peninsula, as the area is surrounded by pines, olive trees and citrus trees, all contributing to a wonderful scent that will hit you as soon as you enter the town.

Turkbuku is the perfect destination for keen fisherman, and there are many wooden jetties along the seafront. In fact, the village is famous for fishing and provides the majority of the peninsula with seafood. There is no beach in Turkbuku, but there is a boardwalk along the front packed with shops, restaurants, beach bars and sunbathing spots.

Beach Clubs

Hotel & Resort Macakizi Türkbükü hotel

Bluepoint Beach Club

Baia Hotel

Tel: +90 252 3110303

Tel: +90 252 377 6272 www.macakizi.com

Tel: +90 252 3110303 info@dogusmarina.com.tr

Tel: 0 252 387 9293 baia@hotel-baia.com

The Marmara Bodrum hotel

kuum hotel turkbuku bodrum

Maçakızı Beach – Türkbüküw

Maki Türkbükü

www.themarmarahotels.com

www.kuumhotel.com

www.macakizi.com

www.makihotel.com

Kempinski Hotel Barbaros Bay Bodrum

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What to do

Restaurant

Motif Yacht

Cipriani Bodrum

Divan Palmira

www.motifyachting.com

Phone: +00902523855158

Phone: +90 252 377 56 01

Shopping Good quality, low prices and excellent value ..

Turkey is a major producer of cotton and wool, and textile is one the main industries of the country.

In general, the quality is excellent and prices are very reasonable compared to Europe and North America.

MOTIF DIVING CLUB

adasofra Bodrum

www.motifdiving.com

www.adasofra.com

Maki restoran Türkbükü www.makihotel.com

Turkey’s fashion designers are becoming well known internationally and many of the latest fashions can be found in local stores.

In Bodrum, there are many stores to choose from offering a range of clothing from inexpensive to high end, you will also find many familiar brands on offer. Even the local markets have a great variety of clothing but as with anywhere quality may not be as reliable as the stores.

Windsurfer

The Marmara Tuti

Fidele Restoran Türkbükü

www.fenerwindsurf.com

Tel: +90 252 313 8130

www.fideleotel.com

Jeep Safaris

Keyifli Cafe Restaurant

Kuum Restaurants Türkbükü

BODRUM HALI KİLİM

Outside the Bodrum peninsula, in the Bodrum, Mumcular and Cokertme Triangle, there are hills and mountains covered with beautiful pine forests, and unspoiled nature, small villages to discover.

www.keyiflibodrum.com

www.kuumhotel.com

Tel: +90 252 338 8169

Enjoy great hikes in Bodrum peninsula..

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Skating Fun!

The Touristic Enterprises Company organized a fun day out for radio stars from Marina FM 88.8, Talal Malik, Hmoud Al-Amir and Salman Al-Nejadi.

This fun and exciting event took place in the beginning of May as part of TEC's new marketing campaign. The TEC decided that rewarding the well-loved radio DJs for their hard work with a fun day at the skating rink will be quite a fun experience, and indeed it was.

theICTY Magazine was invited to attend this fun experience and document it. As summer is nearing, spending time indoors in a climate-controlled skating rink is definitely a great idea. Don't forget to check out the skating rink!

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Real Name: Miklos Szekelyhidi Home Country: Hungary Age: 13 Height: 175 cm Weight: 71 kg Eye Color: Green-Blue Hair Color: Dark Brown Base of Operation: THE 99 Steps Foundation, Seville, Spain

We’re very proud of extraordinary Kuwaiti achievements, and one of the creative concepts that was initiated here before moving towards being an international hit in the world of comics. Dr Nayef Al-Mutawa’s The 99, superheroes inspired by the Arabic words of THE 99 attributes of Allah moved from being a creative concept to a big and successful international franchise. We at theCITY will be introducing your youth readers to characters from THE 99 every month. Find out more about THE 99 on the99kids.com

Character Profile: Miklos Szekelyhidi was born to overachieving parents who gave him little attention and love, but who granted Miklos two incredible gifts: a superior, genius-level intelligence and a family heirloom locket that, unbeknownst to them, would allow that intelligence to grow exponentially.

In his early years of schooling, Miklos was a socially underdeveloped child, possibly autistic.

He was often bullied by his classmates. Eventually recognized as a child prodigy, he was transferred to the Nahomtech Robotics Research facility in Hungary, where he lived and studied from ages 7-13. Miklos’s studies blossomed, but he remained poor at interacting with people, and to this day he remains more comfortable among machines and robotic gadgets. He has an odd speech pattern and an erratic listening pattern.

Through the use of his Noor Stone, Miklos is able to intuitively “see” the derivations, blueprints and foundations of any existing or potential machine. He creates mental schematics that appear as complex holographic blueprints around him. He is also able to use

his self-created Tekjacket to assemble them.

Mikilos will always remain a loner; the other members of THE 99 tolerate his frequent lack of tact, but he isn’t close to anyone. He often complains about the other members of the team not allowing him to concentrate. He talks frequently to himself and to various imaginary friends, including a giant bespectacled teddy bear called Doo-Hickey who acts as Jami’s sounding board and assistant on difficult projects.

Jami also engages in a constant battle of wills with Zoran Kryzneski, THE 99’s trainer. Zoran appreciates Jami’s intelligence and the equipment he’s created in the training bunker; but Jami’s short attention span often leads him to leave his work halffinished, which infuriates Zoran.

Yet, paradoxically, Zoran is probably closer to Jami than anyone else.

Powers: Intuitive engineering and electronics genius.

Is able to make hundreds of different types of devices that attach to his Tekjacket.

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the JAY'S Today we will introduce you to the most amazing father in the world, who has a special hobby. He is a drag races since 2000, but been involved with cars since the age of 16. A mechanic love, and enjoys tuning cars.

We lived our whole life with a racer and a speed lover so we were able to cheer for him in his races and watch him win! Because we lived in this atmosphere for a very long time, we are always interested in car races. We also really enjoy watching car drifting, they are so exciting!

he has made. First of all he always dreamt of doing something different and special, so he started with a black convertible mustang in 1991 and was the first person in Kuwait to install a super charge to his car. From this moment on cars were no longer his hobby but his job.

Our dad began joining local drag races in Kuwait and then started racing all around the GCC. In 2007 he bought a new chassis from the United States with a new engine, and took it to the next level. From 2007-2013 he accomplished races in the United States, Bahrain, UAE and his last stop was in Qatar. And now he became a tuner and a racing consulter for ford cars.

Addicted to this hobby, he became a professional rider.

In 2000 he began to build his very own and first drag racing car, but it was a very difficult road he chose to go through, because it was his first time to build a drag race chassis, and also that he used a super charge injected engine, and back then the Kuwaiti racers and experts used different engine category so it was difficult to deal with a new kind of engine, and no one really knew how to work with it. And at the same time he was the first to install and use standalone system in Kuwait, which is used to manage the air-fuel and the spark of the car.

Our father decided to open up his own business of tuning and became one of the best SCI dealers in Kuwait. Now lets talk about some accomplishments

All of what we were talking about introduced us to a different world which is hard for girls to enter, but once you get in‌you wont want to leave;)

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the VIBE

Introduces its Spring Summer ’13 collection Shrug of those winter blues and bask in the fervent features of Spring Summer as fashion and lifestyle destination ICONIC launches its season collection which takes you on a global expedition featuring key trends like pastels, floral and nautical among others.

With Retro being influenced by the 60’s, the collection sees the use of vibrant colours of vermillion orange and sunshine yellow mixed with bold geometric and floral prints.

Taking the form of A-line dress or a full circle skirt key pieces also include embellished jackets and blouses. Embrace the return of polka dots and pastels like mint green, pink dogwood and pale banana.

Add some sizzle to your wardrobe with kimono jackets, lamp shade skirts, bell sleeve dresses and box pleat shorts in either moss crepe or cotton.

Fluid and relaxed shapes of shift dresses and soft tailored blazers come in handy for a last minute luncheon with the girls and can be overlayed with florals and organza’s which provide a unique concept to any outfit.

Spring sends a clear message as seethrough clutches and bags make a comeback along with fringe detailed clutches. And don’t forget this season’s biggest trend of colour blocking, black and white accessories, every fashionista must-have! Bright ceramics also make a statement through necklaces and earrings while pearls and milky stone hint at a very feminine story in pastel palettes.

From platforms to wedges, kitten heels to stilettos, ICONIC’S footwear this season sees a collection of oriental silk printed wedges, crystal embellishments, glitter and 50’s inspired patent court shoes in pastels.

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From meal time to play time, Mamas & Papas offers a wide range of highchairs and feeding solutions such as Baby Snug, Juice and Siesta that are practical and innovative in designs to suit every budget.

The Juice highchair that converts from a highchair to junior chair comes with a soft moulded seat pad that provides ultimate comfort and support to your little one. The removable tray makes it easy to pull up to the table at meal times allowing your child to join the family fun.

The 2 in 1 function can be adjusted to make it into a highchair at mealtimes or convert into a junior chair for their play time. The product is suitable from 6 months up to almost 3 years, is easy to clean and comes with a one piece seamless removable seat pad Mamas & Papas also offers the multifunctional Siesta highchair, which is an ultra compact chair and grows with your baby from a cradle to highchair. It can be used as a cradle when in fully reclined position and its tray can easily be removed so that the baby can sit close to the table for family mealtimes. Its height adjustment options provide comfortable dining while the recline feature is perfect for after dinner naps.

Baby Snug is the perfect floor support seat for your little one, ideal during the early stages of weaning.

It includes a Babyplay tray full of fun toys to keep baby amused.

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the VIBE

Fawaz Gruosi presents a new women’s timepiece collection as homage to beauty and colour. SUGAR is the very essence of femininity, transforming a watch into a luxurious sweet treat.

The moving gems create a free movement all around the watch leaving a sparklingcascade of the highest quality of precious stones in white diamonds, emeralds,orange or blue sapphires.

Q & A with Fawaz Gruosi on SUGAR 1. At de GRISOGONO, life inspires art… What inspired you to create this watch?

side… How did you come up with the idea of gem-setting the back of the case as well as the buckle?

2. How did you imagine the stones moving on the side of the watch?

4. de GRISOGONO is known for its use of colours, how important was it to offer a variety of colours?

I was having coffee and I saw an enchanting woman place a sugar cube in her cup which was set with stones. At that moment, I saw the watch. It was as simple as that…My vision began to create the pieces with various gemstones, using diamonds, emeralds and orange or blue sapphires, all lending themselves to the sweet and rich texture of a sugar cube. This then led me to interpret the design in soft coloured mother of pearl.

I wanted to add movement to this feminine watch. The women I create for are active and social, whether they are in jeans at a night club or in long gown at the opera. They are in perfect harmony with the moving gemstones.

3. de GRISOGONO is also known for its innovative and creative

The philosophy of de GRISOGONO’s timepieces, as far back as our first collection Instrumento No. Uno has been to incorporate the same philosophy as our jewellery creations. The masterpiece details of jewellery or a timepiece is what makes the collections wearable art. The back case setting is just one example of a hidden treasure that only the woman who wears it has the luxury of knowing. A little something just for herself…

de GRISOGONO launched the company with the renowned black diamond, and then moved towards coloured gemstones, with specifically the mixture of a colourful palette. Today this trend can be seen throughout the jewellery world. SUGAR comes in four different stones to further bring vibrancy to our collections.

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THE HOUSE OF HARRY WINSTON CELEBRATES THE OPENING OF ITS FIRST SALON IN KUWAIT

Harry Winston, the legendary “King of Diamonds,” and “Jeweler to the Stars,” is pleased to announce the opening of its first salon in Kuwait, in partnership with premier retailer, Kuwait Luxury Co. The new 122-square meter salon is located in the exclusive Prestige District of the Avenues Mall, and houses an extraordinary selection of breathtaking jewels and innovative timepieces, from Harry Winston’s most iconic collections.

Founded in New York City, in 1932, The House of Harry Winston continues to set the standard for the ultimate in fine jewelry and high-end watch making. From the acquisition of some of the world’s most famous gemstones, including the Jonker and Hope Diamonds, to adorning Hollywood’s leading ladies on the red carpet, for over eight decades, Harry Winston has been a symbol of the best there is.

Today, the House of Harry Winston continues its legacy of creating exquisite jewels with unsurpassable style, and operates 28 salons worldwide, in locations including: New York, London, Paris, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Dubai.

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April READS 12th of Never

By James Patterson Lindsay Boxer's beautiful baby is born! But after only a week at home with her new daughter, Lindsay is forced to return to work to face two of the biggest cases of her career. A rising star football player for the San Francisco 49ers is the prime suspect in a grisly murder. At the same time, Lindsay is confronted with the strangest story she's ever heard: An eccentric English professor has been having vivid nightmares about a violent murder and he's convinced is real.

Inferno

By Dan Brown In his international blockbusters The Da Vinci Code, Angels & Demons, and The Lost Symbol, Dan Brown masterfully fused history, art, codes, and symbols. In this riveting new thriller, Brown returns to his element and has crafted his highest-stakes novel to date. In the heart of Italy, Harvard professor of symbology, Robert Langdon, is drawn into a harrowing world centered on one of history’s...

Silken Prey

By John Sandford Very early one morning, a Minnesota political fixer answers his doorbell. The next thing he knows, he’s waking up on the floor of a moving car, lying on a plastic sheet, his body wet with blood. When the car stops, a voice says, “Hey, I think he’s breathing,” and another voice says, “Yeah? Give me the bat.” And that’s the last thing he knows.

The Cat, the Mill, and the Murder

By Leann Sweeney When cat lover and quilter Jillian Hart volunteers to help a local animal shelter relocate a colony of feral cats living in an abandoned textile mill, she never expects to find a woman living there, too. Jeannie went missing from Mercy, South Carolina, a decade ago, after her own daughter’s disappearance.

Jeannie refuses to leave the mill or abandon Boots, her cat who died years ago

Bunker Hill

By Nathaniel Philbrick In popular culture, the Battle of Bunker Hill has lived on mostly as a trick question: Where was the Battle of Bunker Hill fought? (The military confrontation that fully ignited the American Revolution occurred mostly on Breed's Hill.)

Best Kept Secret

By Jeffrey Archer In the third volume of Sir Jeffrey Archer's Clifton Chronicles, the Cliftons and the Barringtons are now officially united, but sweet matrimony brings no end to either family feuds or legal dramas. As usual, master tale spinner Archer artfully juggles multiple story lines while dispensing telling insights about how British parliamentary systems really work.

The 5th Wave

By Rick Yancey

Obsessed

After the 1st wave, only darkness remains. After the 2nd, only the lucky escape. And after the 3rd, only the unlucky survive. After the 4th wave, only one rule applies: trust no one.

By Mika Brzezinski

Now, it's the dawn of the 5th wave, and on a lonely stretch of highway, Cassie runs from Them. The beings who only look human, who roam the countryside killing anyone they see.

On Morning Joe and as an MSNBC anchor, Mika Brzezinski has spoken forcefully for years about the pernicious effects America's eating habits, but here for the first time, she writes candidly and at length about her own lifelong struggles with food obsessions and body image problems.

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HOROSCOPES ARIES (March 21 - April 20)

LIBRA (September 24 - October 23)

TAURUS (April 21 - MAY 21)

SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22)

GEMINI (May 22 - June 21)

SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21)

A “Catch 22” situation arises and causes you frustration early in the month. Creative thinking could turn things around, however. Don’t be afraid to try the unusual. A Libra friend shows you the positive side. Cynicism slows you down. Financial problems may arise later in the month.

Absence makes the heart grow fonder, especially if you’re involved with Scorpio. A decision you made several months ago has an effect on you this month. A problem that arises will be a blessing in disguise. Expect delays. Leo causes you frustration this month.

A Taurus from your past resurfaces. You’ll find the bull a little deeper than you remember. A midmonth break from your busy schedule brightens your mood. Don’t be afraid to give in to relaxation.

It’s really not so bad! Scorpio plays a role. Decisive action is key this month.

CANCER (June 22 - July 22)

You certainly will earn the title of “The Crab” this month. Everything will seem to get on your nerves. Try to remain calm and don’t take out your frustrations on co-workers. Go out to lunch, instead of eating in the office. Meeting some friends after work will help ease your tension.

Time spent alone gives you the opportunity to think through problems. You’ll be able to come to terms with a situation that has been troubling you for some time. If you’re in a management position, you may find that it’s lonely at the top.

Change is imminent in a romance.

A career opportunity could come your way when you least expect it. Before discounting it at face value, take a deeper look. There may be more than meets the eye. If a major purchase is in the works, be sure to shop around. Don’t write out any check unless you’re getting a good deal.

CAPRICION (December 22 - January 19)

Look back to the past to help fix a problem today. You’ll find that time has a way of repeating itself. Scorpio offers some words of wisdom. New romance should be avoided this month – especially if a Virgo is in the picture. An introspective mood leads you to answers.

LEO (July 23 - August 22)

AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19)

VIRGO (August 23 - September 23)

PISCES (February 20 - March 20)

Keep a tight hold on valuables or something you love could be lost. This is especially true if you’re traveling this month. Try to make the best of a bad situation. Negative thinking makes matters worse.

Staying focused helps you keep pace with a busy workload.

Speaking up is the only way to make others aware of your frustrations. Keeping it all bottled in won’t help one bit. A flirtation at work could be a recipe for disaster. Know what you’re getting into before flashing that smile. Leo is involved. A good time to get in touch with old friends.

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Before searching far for something you need, take a look right in front of you. It may not seem so obvious at first, but it will be crystal clear in time.

A show of independence will work wonders in a romance – especially with Scorpio. An unusual source tells you of an investment opportunity.

Good news comes in threes.

A friend’s offer of help may not be totally selfless.

There could be some motives you’re not totally aware of. If you’re looking for a new job, this could be a lucky time. Be sure to explore all options. Social invitations are more abundant now.

Don’t be afraid to have some fun.

Finances will become an issue –especially if you have moved or taken on additional expenses recently. Careful budgeting will get you through.

A “to-do” list helps keep you organized at work.

Social activities may have to take a back seat to family obligations this month.

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