Issue 6

Issue 6 / November 2012

from Kuwaitis to the world!

DELICIOUS

Monthly Key to Your City !

Where to find

MALLS

SALOONS & SPAs

• Marina Mall • Al Fanar Mall • Bairaq Mall • Souk Sharq • Fifty two degrees

• Glamour Saloon • The Day Spa for Men

HOTELS

• Crowne Plaza • Safir International • Safir Fintas • Costa Del Sol • Al Manshar Rotana • Kuwait Hayatt • Le Royal Tower • Le Royal Arabia • Hilton • Movenpick Bidaa • Movenpick FTZ • Convention Center & RS • Holiday Inn

Fahaheel & Jabriya

RETAIL OUTLETS HOSPITALS & CLINICS

• Fortune Cookie

• Royal Hayat • Al Seif Hospital • Al Rashid Hospital • Boost My Smile • Maidan Clinic • Bayan Dental • Dental Lounge • International Clinic • Al Salam Hospital

is also distributed monthly with

RESTAURANTS • Reouk • The Early Bird • Johnny Rocket • Let’s Burger • Carinos • Fries Up

CAFES • Caribou Coffee • Columbus Cafe • Dunkin Donuts • Nestle Toll House • Coffee Republic • Q. Cafe • Costa Coffee Café Q. Restaurant

to its Subscribers

UNIVERSITIES & COLLEGES • Australian College of Kuwait • Box Hill College Kuwait • Kuwait University • AUM • AUK

CONNECT WITH:

SCHOOLS • British School of Kuwait • Gulf English School

@thecitymagazine thecitykuwait@gmail.com

GYMs & HEALTH CLUBS

thecitykuwait@gmail.com

• Al Corniche • Sahara Kuwait Resort • Pilates & More • Platinum Men’s Health Club • Crowne Plaza • Holiday Inn

the City Magazine @thecitymags

Kuwait City

-

Salmiya

-

Egaila

Dear readers, I am happy to report to you that my allergies have significantly subsided, all thanks to the great weather now! Less allergies means more food, which is our theme for this issue. Of course, people in Kuwait don’t need to be told where to eat. They know all the great restaurants not just inside Kuwait but even outside, and if something they really love is not available in Kuwait they manage to bring it to Kuwait. You really gotta love Kuwait.

We enjoyed the spectacular fireworks display celebrating the constitution’s golden jubilee, and that seems like the beginning of a hopefully better era for Kuwait. It wasn’t only reported in Kuwait, but even international media reported that this is an amazing event.

We have new contributors in this issue. Athoob Al-Shuaibi joins us today photography. Athoob has an extensive experience in the field of photography, and her writing style is highly enjoyable. We also have contributions from Essa Al-Essa, who talks about his original Theory of Seasons. If you haven’t read it already, he offers a summary of what it is in this issue.

We hope you enjoy your time and your meals with all your loved ones.

،‫أعزائي القراء‬ .‫نقدم لكم عدد شهر نوفمرب الذي اخرتنا فيه أن نركز على موضوع الطعام‬ ‫ والكويت مليئة باملطاعم التي تقدم أشهى‬،‫كلنا نستمتع بتناول الطعام‬ ‫ حيث قمنا بزيارة‬،‫ حاولنا يف هذا العدد تقدمي شيء خمتلف‬.‫األطباق‬ ‫فندق سفري يف الفنطاس الذي استمتعنا مبا يقدمه مبختلف مطاعمه‬ .‫ومرافقه حيث يتميز كل منها بأجواء فريدة خمتلفة‬ ،‫أحببت جتربتي يف الطريان عند زيارتي لفريق الكويت للطريان يف اخلريان‬ ‫ أنصح اجلميع بتجربة‬،‫فريق شبابي يقدم خدمة ترفيهية متميزة جدًا‬ .‫الطريان معهم ألنها جتربة رهيبة‬ ‫ شيف مميز بأكالته اللذيذة‬،‫كما تكلمنا يف هذا العدد مع فواز العميم‬ ‫وقد قدم لفريق عمل اجمللة عدد من األصناف اخملتلفة التي ينوي أن‬ ‫ تكلمنا معه عن‬.‫ قريبًا جدًا‬catering ‫يقدمها عندها يقوم بافتتاح شركة‬ ‫بداياته يف الطبخ وما مييزه عن غريه هو أن "طباخه طباخ بيوت" ولديه‬ .‫قدرة على االبتكار واإلبداع‬ ‫ وانضمت إلينا‬،‫نحن يف جملة ذا سيتي ندعم الشباب املتميز الطموح‬ ‫يف هذا العدد أخصائية التغذية بشاير البدر لتقدم نصائح لكل من يرغب‬ ‫باحلفاظ على وزنه يف الفرتة املقبلة التي تتميز بكرثة األطعمة اللذيذة‬ .‫خصوصًا مع اعتدال اجلو وكرثة الطلعات‬ ‫أمتنى لكم دائمًا الصحة والعافية وألقاكم على خري يف عددنا القادم‬

Khaled Al-Qahtani

‫لنا الرشيد‬

www.thecitym.com 7

Meet our Family Ali Al-Khudari

Hind Al-Nahedh

Nouf & Shabari Al-Qahtani

Shaikha Al-Shayea

Basma Sultan

Hisham Al-Sumaie

Mohammed

Sultan J. Al-Saud

Dalal Al-Janaie

Jumana Al-Awadhi

Samah Mattar

Sulaiman Al-Mudhayan

Dana Al-Tuwarish

Jadel & Jawa Al Awadhi

Sadeq Qasseim

Sumayah Al-Jassim

Farah Al-Humaidhi

Khaled Al-Qahtani

Sabeka Al-Fuzai

Omar Hamad

Faisal Al Thani

Lana Al-Resheed

Shamayel Al-Qaoud

Zeina AlMusallam

Welcome to Family

Fawaz Al-Omaim

Essa AlEssa Alaa Juma

Maha Al-Qandi

Athoob Al-Shuaibi Bashayer Al-Bader

Sharifa Salem

ONTENTS

Khaled Al-Qahtani Editor in Chief

Lana Al-Resheed

November 2012

Managing Director

Photography

PR & Marketing

Naif Al-Doseri Ghadeer Al-Qattan Manal Al-Hazza Abdulrahman Al-Yousef Kuwait Lens

Basma Sultan Sales Director

Ramez Adel Sales Team

Dana Baluch Rima Nahhas Bassam Zaqout Rasha Abdulaziz

Creative Director

ART 40 ‫أكل لنصور أم نصور لنأكل؟‬ 42 Kuwaiti artist releases new book

68

45 The Sketch

Tarek Elhelo Graphic Designer

Production Manager

Rani Haddad Operation Manager

Hussain Al-Qatari

Hussain Kuwalawala

AUTOMOBILES

Business Development

60 Porsche

Bader Al-Mutawa

BEAUTY 46 Organic Cosmetics Published and Distributed By:

EVENTS

26

66 Around the world

GREAT KUWAIT MEDIA FOR ADVERTISING & PUBLISHING For General Enquiries:

info@thecitym.com For Advertising, contact: dos@thecitym.com or call 99177106 - 65558679 - 22390518 For Media and Press Invitations:

events@thecitym.com Statement of Copyright:

theCITY™ is owned and published by GREAT KUWAIT MEDIA. Copyright 2012.

All rights reserved. ® the CITY logo is owned by GREAT KUWAIT MEDIA. No part of this magazine may be reproduced in any format without the written consent of the publisher.

ENTERTAINMENT

12

78 U.S. Top Singles 79 U.S. Top Box Office 80 Octoberr Reads 81 Horoscopes

PHOTOGRAPHERS Abdulrhman Al-Yousef

DISCLAIMER

Reasonable care is taken to ensure that theCITY Magazine articles and other information in the magazine are up-to-date and as accurate as possible as of the time of publication. No responsibility can be taken by theCITY Magazine for any errors or omissions contained herein. Furthermore, responsibility for any losses, damages or distress resulting from adherence to any information made available through this magazine is not the responsibility of theCITY Magazine. The opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of theCITY Magazine.

@GoldenVisionQ8

www.kuwaitlens.com

goldenvisionq8

FASHION

REGULARS

48 Fit For Brunch?

18 theVISIT

58 34

50 Runway Highlights For Fall 2012

THE VIBE FOOD 28 Safir - Hotel &Residences 30 Anchor Beach Bar 32 Chitchat Cafe Restaurant 34 Dine with Basma

68 Grand Avenue 72 Press Releases

76 BMW Motorcycle Club 77 ‫بطل الشرق األوسط‬

GADGETS

TRAVEL & TOURISM

62 Unusual But Creative

54 theConcierge

64 Handy & Creative Gadgets

YOUTH INTERVIEWS 38 Up close and personal with Fawaz Al-Omaim

58 Dari AlHuwail

14 Time is Up 15 ‫نظرية الفصول‬

22 Winter nutrition!

17 Design your dining space

60

57 theJAY’S

WELLBEING

Everyone’s Job?

18

56 Is it a diet

LIFE

16 Is Social Media

50

74 Red Bull Flugtag

23 ‫القاعدة الذهيبة‬ 24 thePHARMACISTS 26 Endodontic Treatment

42 28

Kuwait celebrates statute with

Guinness record

Thousands of Kuwaitis attended a massive festival on Gulf Road near the Kuwait Towers as they watched the world’s biggest fireworks display celebrating Kuwait’s 50th anniversary since signing the constitution.

Photography by Mishal Al-Amiri

The constitution golden jubilee broke the Guinness world record by firing 77,282 firework rockets. Kuwait’s sky became a canvas for the beautiful explosions of colors which lit the night. These are some pictures from the event.

Dalal Al-Janaie Mars Venus Coaching , Kuwait

dalal@marsvenuscoaching.com www.marsvenuscoachdalal.com @marsvenuskuwait @marsvenuskuwait

T

Time is Up!

“he purpose of time management and getting more done in less time is to enable you to spend more face time with the people you care about and doing the things that give you the greatest amount of joy in life.”

---Brian Tracy Dear Readers, I am so pleased to meet with you once again during the month of November. Summer vacation is over, Eid Al-Adha holiday is over, and there are no more excuses to keep you from getting back on track.

Do you know what your most valuable asset is? It’s not your car, which I am sure you really love, or your amazing new bag, your most valuable asset is time. Each one of us only has 24 hours in the day, seven days in the week and only 365 days in the year. Every hour spent is gone forever so it is to our advantage that we value our time. An excellent way to begin to assess the value of your time is to understand its worth. Success expert, Brian Tracy, advises those who want success to know its worth by assessing their hourly rate. So, what is one hour of your time worth? Break it down. Once you calculate your hourly rate, begin to make conscious decisions in regards to the way you spend your time and how to increase its value.

Many times the problem that arises is not the lack of direction but, rather, lack of motivation. Many people suffer from the procrastination bug. We find them avoiding the situation and wasting time on less important tasks. If this sounds like you, take note of what you are avoiding as this is usually tied to the fear of success or failure and must be dealt with. Why are you choosing not to move forward? Keep in mind that staying in your place denotes that you have chosen to sabotage yourself.

When it comes to Martians and Venusians, men and women generally handle time management very differently. Martians are very single task oriented. So, when managing time, they prefer to break it into one task blocks.

They may be less inclined to keep a to-do list and would prefer to ‘challenge’ time. Venusians, on the other hand, prefer to keep a to-do list and love to multi-task. Venusians are actually quite good at multi-tasking and doing things in groups. The problem arises in the fact that they over ambitiously schedule too many tasks in their day and end up rarely finishing the tasks they have scheduled. Venusians are infamous for the never ending to-do list as compared with Martians who are good at properly scheduling their day and then, when finished, relaxing.

November 2012 14

Dear readers, for those of you who wish to control your time and reach for success; I suggest holding yourself accountable to your plans and schedule. In my experience, the best way to manage your time is as follows: 1. All day long write in a “remember book” all the tasks you need to do. The tasks in the remember book do not have to be for tomorrow. Keep a rolling tab on all the tasks you would like completed.

2. In the evening, take the “remember book” and choose the tasks you would like to accomplish for tomorrow.

3. Plan your day the night before. This gets you mentally prepared to get going and hit the ground running. Schedule a time every evening to do this.

4. Prioritize the tasks you want to accomplish. Most important tasks first and so on and so forth. The famous writer Mark Twain said, if you eat a frog first thing in the morning, the rest of the day becomes easy. So go ahead and eat that frog!

5. Schedule your day electronically by time blocks. The best way to do this is to schedule your day on your phone. When your next task is due, the alarm rings and reminds you, so there are no excuses.

Dear readers, I have simply highlighted how to better schedule your day and life. I urge you to take control of your most valuable resource, time, and change your lives. If you have any questions or comments, I would love to hear from you so feel free to connect!

‫‪Essa AlEssa‬‬ ‫‪@‬theoryofseasons‬‬

‫نظرية الفصول‬

‫إلتفت حولك‪ ،‬أتعرفهم؟ صديقك الذي قضيت‬ ‫معه يومك‪ ،‬شقيقك الذي قضيت معه حياتك‪،‬‬ ‫زميلك الذي تشاركه ساعات عملك‪ ،‬وذلك‬ ‫اإلنسان الذي تناغم قلبك مع قلبه حتى أصبح‬ ‫لنفسك األقرب‪ .‬أفع ًال تعرف كل هؤالء؟ إذًا ملاذا‬ ‫تغريوا يف ذلك اليوم؟ ملاذا انزعجت من فعلتهم‬ ‫يف تلك اللحظة؟ ملاذا ظهر منهم ما ال تعرفه‬ ‫رغم يقينك بأنك تعرفهم؟‬ ‫هناك حقيقة تختبيء خلف اعتقادات اإلنسان‬ ‫بشأن نفسه واآلخرين‪ ،‬وعدم ظهورها يعني عدم‬ ‫إدراكه الفرق بني من يكون هو ومن يعتقد أنه يكون‪،‬‬ ‫بني من يكون هؤالء وما متناهم أن يكونون‪ ،‬فيعيش‬ ‫تقرر احلقيقة يف‬ ‫يف عامل ال يشبه إال أمنياته حتى ّ‬ ‫يوم ما الظهور لتنتشله من عامل اعتقاداته وتعيده‬ ‫إىل عامل مل يعرفه‪..‬إىل عامله احلقيقي‬ ‫قبل الدخول يف تفاصيل الفصول والشخصيات‪،‬‬ ‫لنلق نظرة سريعة على الفصول األربعة‬ ‫وصفاتها‪.‬‬

‫الصيف‬

‫اإلنسان الصيفي هو الذي سكن به فصل الصيف‬ ‫حلظة والدته‪ ،‬وغرس به الظواهر الصيفية التالية‬ ‫احلرارة العالية‬ ‫الصيفي تسكنه حرارة عالية بسببها ينفعل‬ ‫ويفقد أعصابه بشكل سريع ومن ثم يسرتجعها‬ ‫بشكل أسرع‪ ،‬وبسبب حرارته جتد أبسط األمور‬ ‫تثريه مما يزيد من حركة تدفق أفكاره التي هي‬ ‫سبب كرثة كالمه ومقاطعته لآلخرين وزخم‬ ‫أفكاره اإلبداعية‪ ،‬فما أن تقع عيناه على شئ أو‬ ‫تسمع أذنه موضوع حتى يرسم له صورة ذهنية‬ ‫يبدأ مباشرة يف التعبري عنها‬

‫حرارة منخفضة‪ -‬الشتوي تسكنه حرارة منخفضة جمدت أعصابه وجعلته ال يثار‬ ‫لألحداث احمليطة به وال يعرب عن إنفعاالته السلبية بعصبية وال اإليجابية بحيوية‪ .‬حتى‬ ‫عاطفته‪ ،‬يكتفي بالتعبري عنها ملن يحب من خالل أفعاله دون أن يتلفظ بها‪ .‬حرارة‬ ‫أعصابه املنخفضة ساعدته كذلك على التغلغل يف تفاصيل األشياء دون أن يتسلل‬ ‫امللل إىل نفسه‪ ،‬مما يجعل قراراته دائمًا متأخرة حملاوالته احلثيثة للتأكد منها دون‬ ‫عجالة‬ ‫األلوان الشتوية‬ ‫الشتوي يفضل األلوان الشتوية الداكنة يف مالبسه‪ ،‬وأال يحتوي ز ّيه على أكرث من لون أو‬ ‫لونني على األكرث‬ ‫البيات الشتوي‪ -‬الشتوي ويفّ لعائلته ومييل لإلستقرار وسط أسرة على اإلنطالق يف‬ ‫احلياة وحيدًا أو مع أصدقاء‬ ‫سكون اجلو ‪ -‬الشتوي تل ّبسه سكون الشتاء فأصبحت تصرفاته كوقع احلياة يف فصله‪.‬‬ ‫بطيئ احلركة‪ ،‬وإمياءات يديه وتعابري وجهه ال يعربان عن حالته النفسية وال يظهران‬ ‫مدى إهتمامه باألحاديث أو األحداث‬

‫اخلريف‬

‫اإلنسان اخلريفي هو الذي سكن به فصل اخلريف حلظة والدته‪ ،‬وغرس به الظواهر‬ ‫اخلريفية التالية‬ ‫الوضوح‪ -‬فصل اخلريف واضح املعامل وحني يصل تطغى صبغته على الطبيعة‪.‬‬ ‫اإلنسان اخلريفي كذلك واضح بهيئته‪ ،‬وما أن يصل ملكان حتى تطغى هيبته عليه‪ .‬آرائه‬ ‫املطروحة تكون إما بيضاء أو سوداء غري قابلة للتغيري‪ ،‬أما اآلراء الرمادية التي تطغى‬ ‫عليها صبغة الشك وعدم احلسم فال مكان لها عنده‬ ‫موقع اخلريف بني الفصول‪ -‬كتواجد اخلريف ما بني فصلي الصيف والشتاء‪ ،‬جتد اخلريفي‬ ‫صفاته مزيج بني صفات فصلي الصيف والشتاء‬

‫من الصيف أخذ‪ -‬احلرارة العالية التي بسببها يثار ويفقد أعصابه سريعًا‪ ،‬وكذلك أخذ‬ ‫طاقة جعلته يتحرك ويتكلم بشكل سريع ويقاطع من حوله يف حديثهم‪ ،‬وجعلته كذلك‬ ‫يتحدث بنربة صوت عالية‪ ،‬ويتخذ قراراته بشكل فوري‬

‫اإلنسان الشتوي هو الذي سكن فيه فصل‬ ‫الشتاء حلظة والدته‪ ،‬وغرس به الظواهر‬ ‫الشتوية التالية‬

‫من الشتاء أخذ ‪ -‬جمود تعابري وجهه‪ ،‬وقلة ألوان املالبس‪ ،‬والرتكيز على األحداث أكرث‬ ‫من األشخاص‪ ،‬وصعوبة التأ ّثر بآراء اآلخرين‪ ،‬وحمافظته على رزانته رغم حرارة أعصابه‬ ‫العالية‪ ،‬والتحفّ ظ يف عرض مشاعره التي ال يظهرها إال ملن إختارهم أن يكونوا قريبني‬ ‫جدًا منه والذين هم برأيه أه ًال لتلك املشاعر‬

‫‪15‬‬

‫لون أوراق اخلريف ‪ -‬كألوان ورق أشجار اخلريف‬ ‫القليلة‪ ،‬اخلريفي مييل إلرتداء مالبس ذات ألوان‬ ‫قليلة ال تزيد عن اللون أو اللونني على األكرث حتى‬ ‫يحافظ على شكله الكالسيكي الرزين‬

‫الربيع‬

‫اإلنسان الربيعي هو الذي سكن به فصل الربيع‬ ‫حلظة والدته‪ ،‬وغرس به الظواهر الربيعية‬ ‫التالية‬

‫الهدوء‪ -‬الربيعي يسكنه هدوء الربيع‪،‬‬ ‫فتجده خجول وتواجده يطغى عليه السكون‬ ‫مع األغراب‪ ،‬ولكنه يكسر هدوءه متامًا مع‬ ‫املقربني منه من خالل حديثه عن األشخاص‪،‬‬ ‫فالربيعي يستمتع باحلديث عن األشخاص أكرث‬ ‫من حديثه عن األشياء‬

‫الرطوبة‪ -‬الصيفي يسكن به جانبًا رطبًا يخفف‬ ‫ما تسببه حرارته‪ ،‬فهو ذو حساسية عالية‬ ‫وعاطفة ثرية‪ ،‬يتأثر بسهولة ويؤثر بسهولة‪ ،‬وال‬ ‫يبخل يف أن يعرب حمليطه عما يشعر به جتاه‬ ‫األشياء واألشخاص‬ ‫موسم السفر والرحالت‬ ‫الروتني ُيشعر الصيفي بامللل‪ ،‬لذلك جتده قاتل‬ ‫للتق ّيد وحمبًا للتغيري يف جميع أموره احلياتية‪.‬‬ ‫الصيفي كثري التنقل بني البلدان واألماكن‬ ‫والوظائف‪ ،‬وحتى يف عالقاته كثري التنقل من‬ ‫شخص إىل آخر‬

‫‪www.thecitym.com‬‬

‫احلصد املستقبلي ‪ -‬كون اخلريف فصل بناء‬ ‫الطبيعة وبه تتم زراعة احملاصيل للحصد‬ ‫املستقبلي‪ ،‬جتد اخلريفي موهوب يف وضع‬ ‫خطط حلياته اإلجتماعية‪ ،‬وتأسيس مشاريع‬ ‫حلياته املهنية‬

‫احلرارة املعتدلة‪ -‬الربيعي تسكنه درجة حرارة‬ ‫معتدلة‪ ،‬ال يستثار وال يغضب سريعًا لكنه ينفعل‬ ‫مباشرة نحو كل ما يحدث يف حميطه وينعكس‬ ‫ذلك عليه بشكل واضح من خالل تعابري احلزن‪،‬‬ ‫الفرح‪ ،‬القلق‪ ،‬اخلوف وغريها التي تظهر بشكل‬ ‫واضح على مالحمه‬

‫أشعة الشمس احلادة ‪ -‬الصيفي تسكنه أشعة‬ ‫حادة بسببها جتده ميتلك طاقة كبرية جتعله‬ ‫يتحرك ويتعاطى مع حميطه بشكل سريع‪ ،‬يتخذ‬ ‫قرارات سريعة‪ ،‬ويتحدث بنربة صوت عالية‪ ،‬وإذا‬ ‫تواجد يف مكان أو وسط جمموعة ُيشعر كل من‬ ‫حوله بوجوده من خالل تصرفاته التي قد تكون‬ ‫مزعجة وسلبية‪ ،‬وقد تكون ممتعة وإيجابية‪،‬‬ ‫متامًا كأشعة الشمس التي قد تكون سلبية من‬ ‫خالل تسببها بحروق وحاالت إعياء‪ ،‬أو إيجابية حني‬ ‫تخرتق جسدًا باردًا لتدفئه‪ ،‬أو معت ًال لتعاجله‬

‫الشتاء‬

‫القدرة على السيطرة والتغيري‬ ‫كقدرة اخلريف على السيطرة على الفصول‬ ‫وتغيري معاملها إىل الصورة التي تشبه تغ ّيراته‪،‬‬ ‫اخلريفي كذلك ميتلك شغف للسيطرة على‬ ‫األمور وقيادة األوضاع إىل ما يراه مناسبًا‪،‬‬ ‫ويساعده بذلك إمتالكه لقوة تأثري على الفصول‬ ‫األخرى من خالل نقده الالذع وثقته العالية فيما‬ ‫يقول‬

‫الطبيعة‪ -‬الربيعي يسكنه حلم طبيعة الربيع‪،‬‬ ‫فتجده رومانسي‪ ،‬حساس‪ ،‬حامل‪ ،‬يرتبط سريعًا‬ ‫باألشخاص ويجعلهم حمور حياته‪ ،‬وقراراته‬ ‫يتخذها وفق حدس قلبه‪ .‬طبيعة فصل الربيع‬ ‫جعلته شغوفًا باجلمال‪ ،‬فهو أكرث الفصول‬ ‫تقديرًا له وأكرثهم إبداعًا يف خلق الصور واألفكار‬ ‫اجلمالية‪ ،‬وحتى يف مالبسه يهتم بتناسق‬ ‫يفضلها زاهية كأزهار فصله‪.‬‬ ‫األلوان التي‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫الربيعي غري فوضوي يف أزيائه وبنفس الوقت‬ ‫غري متكلف‪ ،‬وإمنا أنيق ببساطة‬ ‫نسيم الربيع‪ -‬الربيعي يسكنه نسيم الربيع الذي‬ ‫يأتي دائمًا لينعش ما أذبلته الفصول األخرى‪.‬‬ ‫الربيعي تأثريه إيجابي على حميطه‪ ،‬ويحاول‬ ‫دائمًا الرفع من معنويات احمليطني به والذين‬ ‫تضرروا من تصرفات الفصول األخرى‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫يف العدد القادم‪ ،‬حتليالت نفسية معاصرة من‬ ‫واقع احلياة تعرضها هنا نظرية الفصول‬

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

W

Is Social Media Everyone’s Job? e have a very interesting topic for social media and corporations, where we view how behavior in your workplace can effect and enhance your sales and communications. Remember back in the 90s, and probably well before then for all I know, the phrase “sales is everyone’s job” was thrown around with all the loose abandon of Mario Balotelli’s potty mouth. Clearly, not much has changed. Substitute “sales” for “social media” and you have the modern day equivalent! It’s become fashionable to say it, but impractical to do it.

Let’s run with this theme for a moment. The vast majority of the population will either have sold something on eBay themselves or know somebody else who has. That doesn’t make them a salesman. Similarly, everyone has used social media at one time or another, or at least knows someone on Facebook.

That doesn’t make them a social media expert - no matter how many virtual friends or ‘likes’ they have.

While this is clearly over-simplification of the issue, there is a slim likelihood of any firm - large or small - defining social media as a pre-requisite skill of every employee. Try pitching that idea to a financial director, or even a HR for that matter, and you’ll probably be laughed out of the door.

More likely is the scenario whereby all, or most, staff are engaged with internal social media platforms, such as Yammer, which enable people to get connected with the brand and each other. This is because the internal view is very much different than the external one, which is why disciplines like PR are often outsourced rather than insourced. Is it right to say that PR is everyone’s job? A little, perhaps, but not a lot.

Marketing, sales and IT-led business operations will naturally drive social media externally, because it is their job to do so, it is time and cost efficient to do it this way. And that’s also why - using the agency analogy - PR departments tend to generate content and manage social platforms for clients (in lieu of specialists, of course). Creative, digital and design departments collaborate on such initiatives, usually at the early stages, but the ongoing donkey work usually resides with those who have the core skills to sustain the community spaces - namely copywriters or, more broadly, good storytellers.

From experience of training in-house teams in social media, the results can be gratifying and depressing in equal measure (depending on the company’s culture). But in all positive cases, success has been achieved with a small, carefully selected and motivated team. Volunteering is important too, because employees need to want to be involved, rather than being cajoled, forced or threatened by their ‘superiors’.

Whose job is social media?

If you ask everyone if they want nine to five access to Facebook, almost all will jump up and down excitedly like demented teenagers. But if you ask them “who fancies writing a blog and 10 tweets a day for the rest of their working lives?”, watch as people start hiding from, or pointing at, the lunatic with the big idea.

Social media can be a major undertaking....which is best directed by those that know it well (marketers) and should be informed by those who know the audience well (customer facing staff ). But, remember, being involved and managing social media are two very different things.

Communicate to many, but do it with a few, stay social and connected.

November 2012 16

Farah Al-Humaidhi Interior Art @pa_ia

T

Design your dining space with convenience and flare!

his month’s theme for theCITY is food, to go with the topic, this article aims to inspire you on how to handle the space allocated for serving food. Planning of any dining room interiors begins with the assessment of space availability, be it modern, classic, fashionable or even eclectic style. The dining room is a place where friends and family gather to relax and dine, hence it needs to be elegant, welcoming as well as adaptable.

Please read the following tips to make the best out of your dining space.

If you do not have a separate space for dining but would rather blend with the living space try the following : 1. Use Extendable tables which can be stretched as per dining requirement.

2. Use collapsible tables that are hinged to the walls and are used only when you entertain or dine. However while selecting chairs for extendable or collapsible tables one need to note they are light, foldable or stackable and also mobile.

3. Give charm to a space within in any given space by playing around with the visual dividers. Or to put it this way, a dining space in the living room can be made appealing by applying visual barriers but never closing up the space. It can be achieved by number of ways like framing the dining space; playing around with the ceiling; erecting columns on the bordering space of the dining & living space.

A popular adage in the design world is: ‘Go monochromatic with space,’ so if you want to give an illusion of spaciousness follow this simple rule. If your space is white, have your dining legs off white. If you have a dark-colored space, let your dining table be of clear glass, or one of mirror or simply any reflective surface.

Separating and spreading out the food away from the dining table will keep the table cluster-free and also stretch the duration where one can ease and talk free.

Lighting is a very crucial element in any dining space. Choose a lighting fixture that will complement the style of the room. A chandelier over a fixed dining table in a large room can be very appealing. However, in smaller spaces one can consider recessed lighting installed in the ceiling or wall sconces or wall washers focused on an accent wall.

Whether you have got a separate dining room, a dedicated space in the corner of your living room or an allocated area in your kitchen, a simple transformation can bring life into the space. Ultimately, this space is intended for stress-free and relaxed dining which can be effortlessly attained through subtle statements as expressed in the article. Wishing you all happy dining!

4. Use multifunctional pieces that are adaptable and functional to any given occasion, like long console when placed near the dining space; not only is it a beautiful pieces of furniture but it also acts as a buffet table.

5. Placing an oversized mirror on the wall where your dining table is attached to can give an illusion of spaciousness.

Carpets generate a rich and luxurious feel to your dining room. But the key lies in using wide rugs that allows for the chair to be pulled out without crossing the rug’s edges. Consider patterned designs that can conceal stains that may develop over time. When you anticipate spills on the floor espe cially with kids, carpets are best avoided.

Create twinkle in your space by including reflective surfaces or mirrors.

For the designer look, use complementary yet distinct style of dining chairs at the ends of your dining table.

For smaller spaces, consider a round table of a scale that allows passage around it even when the chairs are drawn out while not being too overwhelming the room.

For larger spaces, a try rectangle table that fits the space proportionally while allowing free movement around the room.

Dining table legs can augment the looks of a table so avoid bulky dining table legs if the space is small, because bulkiness adds on to the space. It’s advisable to pick slim and lean legs of either metal or wooden finish. www.thecitym.com 17

I love flying. Really, I do. I’m not talking about getting on an airplane or bungee jumping, I’m talking about actually flying in the sky. I could finally say that I don’t only believe that I can fly, I actually did it!

After hearing about this fantastic project run by aviators in Khairan, I decided to free up my schedule and go there. I went, and it was amazing, so amazing I have to share it with you so you can go there as well. The adrenaline rush caused by flying so high gives you a very happy feeling, you really must try it.

The fear I had at first changed into great happiness. I’m so happy that young Kuwaiti people are behind such amazing projects, so proud of the people of my country!

Q: Can you tell us a little bit about your project?

A: Well, this is the first Kuwaiti private voluntary team in various aviation fields, established in 2004. It consists of 15 pilots who possess various aviation licenses under the umbrella of the Kuwait Scientific Club.

Q: What are your most important achievements so far?

A: Quite a few actually. We participated in the Golden Jubilee of Independence in Kuwait, 2011; Hala Febrayer Carnival in 2011 and 2012; Tourism and Travel World Exhibition of the Kuwait, which was organized by the Ministry of Commerce in 2011; participated in the International Earth day in 2012, as well as several other events.

November 2012 18

Q: Who are the members of the team behind the project?

A: So far the list consists of CPT / Mohammed Alkandari CPT / Bashar Aldhfiri CPT / Razi Alawadi Pilot / Abdolmehsen Alnouri Pilot / Salah Auob Pilot / Abdullah Alhattab Pilot / Abdullah Albousiri Pilot / Sultan Alenizi Pilot / Nawaf Alhoumaidi Pilot / Mohammed Alazmi Pilot / Hasan Dashti Pilot / Soulaiman Alshtail Pilot / Mohammed Borhamah Pilot / Taleb Alattar Pilot / Ahmad Abdulsalam

www.thecitym.com 19

Q: What are the rules to fly?

A: Well, aside from the rules of physics and gravity, you have to join the Kuwait Science Club , get an aeronautics administration pass, get an international aviation license. You must also be free of major injuries, and sign a pledge. You also have to be 21.

Q: What›s the flying season?

A: The best time to fly is between October and April.

Q: What are the safety precautions you take before flying?

A: In order to fly, you need a backpack motor unit (PPG), a paraglider (wing), and a helmet. Most pilots also fly with radios for communicating with other pilots on the ground or in the air.

Q: How safe is it ?

Photography by Abdulrahman Al-Yousif & Fahad Al-Sharhan

A: It is probably the safest form of private aviation ever devised. It is safer than flying in small planes or riding motorcycles but not as safe as driving. One reason for the good safety record is that most problems will prevent the pilot from successfully taking off. Like other adventure sports, it›s as safe or dangerous as you make it. Powered Paragliding has a very good safety record among pilots that have been properly trained by a professional. It is of course crucial that you receive instruction from a certified professional and use safe equipment. Paragliding is an outdoor sport and the weather is unpredictable. A thorough understanding of the air, and the dynamics of flight makes a trained pilot much safer than an untrained pilot. The primary safety factors are personal judgment and attitude.

You must be willing to learn gradually and to think with your head not with your ego. If you do not, then you can get injured or killed; if you do, then you can paraglide well into your life.

November 2012 20

Q: Where is your location so people can come and enjoy the experience of flying?

A: Khairan, road 290

Q: What are your future plans ?

A: We’re hoping to establish voluntary work spirit and having a passionate dedicated team. We also want to have a national avition team for participation in international competitions, and a club that is equipped and specialized in this field here in Kuwait.

Q: What are your wishes as Kuwaitis in private business ?

A: To work on reaching international standard, which is possible really because many people here are very passionate and ambitious.

Q: What about tourism in Kuwait in general?

A: We hope that Kuwait would become a leader in tourism in the future, which again is something very possible given that there are resources and great passionate individuals who want this to happen.

Q: What is your message to all young Kuwaitis trying to establish their businesses?

A: All large projects begin with a thought, and a project can only turn into a reality if you actually start to implement it.

Q: Anything else you’d like to add?

A: Yes, I’d like to thank the team of theCITY Magazine and thank you, Lana, for being very supportive and always seeking to help and improve young people with their projects CONTACT DETAILS: Official website: kuwaitparamotor.com E-mail: aviation.kw@gmail.com Twitter: KW-Avaiation@kw-aviaition Mobile No.: + 965 60009996

www.thecitym.com 21

Bashayer Al-Bader

Winter nutrition!

Get the most out of this season

W

ith barbecue season right at the doors as the weather gets better and the breeze cooler, more and more gatherings will take place to enjoy this weather. In Kuwait, the word gathering means food -- lots and lots of food! Camping and eating often correlate with each other here. I’d like to help you survive this lovely season’s gatherings without cracking the scale.

When I hear the word nice weather, my mind goes directly to outdoor physical activity -- sorry to disappoint you, it’s not brunch. I always suggest you try to use this opportunity to take a daily walk, ride your bike, or play a sport that you like. Also, since it’s barbecue season, it’s a chance to avoid fried foods and focus on grilling your chicken, steaks, seafood, and even vegetables.

Science says that colder weather makes people hungrier, and I think many of you agree to that. The reason we feel hungrier in winter is because the body burns more calories to keep us warm. So this is a good thing, it means you can use winter to lose weight if you need to, because it is easier to lose weight during cold weather -- your body is already motivated to lose weight.

To make your life a little bit easier, here is a summed up version of how to lose weight during the winter.

First off, make sure you start with a hearty breakfast. A little bit of complex carbohydrates like whole grain toast or bread, a little bit of protein like eggs, or some beans, some cheese or labnah, and a piece of fruit or milk. Make sure you snack twice between your three meals. And eat those meals every three hours.

During winter, we tend to guzzle on warm drinks like hot chocolate, cappuccino, caffe lattes, and the list goes on. If you want to keep it healthy, make sure the dirnk you order is a small size, with skimmed or reduced fat milk. That means, even if you crave hot chocolate, you can have it guilt-free, skimmed, or low fat. That way you’re not missing out on enjoying this short beautiful season’s little pleasures.

Have fun, enjoy eating and enjoy keeping fit!

November 2012 22

‫‪Jumana Al-Awadhi‬‬ ‫‪info@welovekuwait.com‬‬ ‫‪@welovekuwait‬‬

‫القاعدة الذهيبة االولى في‬ ‫التربية الطبيعية لالبناء‬ ‫هذة‬

‫القاعدة الذهبية كانت و ال تزال اساس لالخالقيات العامة و كيف نعامل االخرين‪ .‬فهال جربنا ان نعامل‬ ‫االطفال طبقا لهذا القانون؟‬ ‫انا شخصيا و غريي من متبعي مدرسة الرتبية الطبيعية يعارضون العديد من اساليب الرتبية التي انتشرت يف االّونة‬ ‫االخرية يف برامج التلفزيون و غريها من وسائل االعالم‪ .‬فالعديد من قواعد الرتبية التي يتحدثون عنها تبدو قاسية‬ ‫و عدمية االحساس بالنسبة يل‪ ،‬كما اشعر انها و مع مرور الوقت قد تقسي قلب االم و جتعلها جافة و جتعل حنانها‬ ‫و عطفها عملة نادرة‪،‬‬ ‫و قد اثبتت الدراسات على مرور الزمن ان حب و عطف االم هو اول دافع للعطاء اإليجابي‪ ،‬فالطفل التي يأخذ حقه‬ ‫من تعاطف امه يبلي افضل من غرية بالدراسة و املهارات العقلية اخملتلفة‪.‬‬ ‫لنخترب معا بعض طرق الرتبية التي نختلف معها و لنتبادل االمكنة مع الطفل‪:‬‬

‫العقاب اجلسماين‬

‫تخيلي عزيزتي الزوجة ان توقعي باخلطأ كوب من العصري على دشداشة زوجك ‪ ...‬فيقوم هو و يضربك! ماذا‬ ‫ستشعر هذه الزوجة يف هذه اللحظة؟ هل ستشعر بالقهر و الظلم و القسوة ام ستتعلم من غلطتها و حتاول‬ ‫عدم ايقاع كوب العصري مرة اخرى؟‬

‫الوقت املستقطع‬

‫يتناقش الزوج مع اخيه بامور سياسية فيحد النقاش بينهما فهم دائم االختالف يف هذه االمور ‪ ..‬تدخل زوجة االول‬ ‫الصالة و تصرخ “ بس اسكت اسكت عيب عليك ليش امعلي صوتك! امش معاي اقعد بزاوية الغرفة بروحك نص‬ ‫ساعة!” هل سيتعلم الزوج من هذا املوقف ان يكون اقل جدية يف نقاشه و ان ال يكون سريع التأثر ؟ هل سيحرج‬ ‫و يغضب ام سريجع بعد نص ساعة باعتذار لطيف الخية؟‬

‫لكل امر عاقبته!‬

‫تذهب الزوجة الحضار االطفال من املدرسة بدون ان تنظر اىل مؤشر البنزين الذي يوشك ان ينتهي! و هي يف‬ ‫الطريق يخلص الوقود! تتصل بالزوج النقاذها! يخربها انه لن يتحرك من مكانه النها يجب ان تتعلم من اخطائها و‬

‫تتحمل عواقب االمور! ماذا ستفعل املرأة اذا انحطت بنفس املوقف‬ ‫مرة اخرى حتى ال تلجأ اىل هذا الزوج الذي يعايرها باخطائها ؟ هل‬ ‫ستتذكر دائما ان تشوف البنزين او ستنشغل مع حماميها لتسوية‬ ‫حضانة االطفال النها ستطلقه بكل تأكيد و تذهب لبيت ابيها حيث‬ ‫تكون معززة مكرمة!!‬

‫العد اىل العشرة!‬

‫يقرأ الزوج اجلريدة يف الصباح و تقف الزوجة بجانبه و تصرخ ‪ :‬امل‬ ‫اطلب منك تصليح الساتاليت! اذهب و صلحه االن!! واحد‪ ..‬اثنني ‪..‬‬ ‫ثالثة‪ ..‬اربعة‪ ..‬هل سيسرع الزوج اىل تصليح الستااليت؟ ام سيهز‬ ‫رأسه و يقول بسره اّه لقد تزوجت مييينوونة!‬

‫جتاهل الطفل ‪ ،‬و عدم الرد او التفاعل‬

‫تخيلي عزيزتي انك تتسوقني مع صديقة لك‪ ..‬تدخلني حمل لبيع‬ ‫ادوات التجميل فتسألني صديقتك هذا العطر جميل جدا اعتقد اين‬ ‫ساشرتيه‪ ..‬ال ترد عليك‪ ..‬تنادينها تعايل معي اريد شراء هذا العطر‪..‬‬ ‫تلتفت اجلهة االخرى‪ ..‬تنادينها بصوت اعلى ‪ :‬أريد هذا العطر اريد شراء‬ ‫هذا العطر انه يعجبني! تتجاهلك و تقول انا ساخرج من احملل اآلن انا‬ ‫ذاهبة للمنزل ساتركك لوحدك اآلن !‬ ‫ماذا سيدور يف تفكريك يف هذه اللحظة!؟ هل سريد يف خميلتك‬ ‫ان العطر مل يعجبها؟ و مل ال؟ فهو يعجبك انت! ملاذا حترجك بهذه‬ ‫الطريقة و ملاذا ال ترد عليك؟ هل ستحبني اخلروج مع هذه الصديقة‬ ‫مرة اخرى ؟ او تفضلني شخص يعطيك قيمة و يهمه رأيك و يحب‬ ‫النقاش معك مبا يحب و يكره؟!؟!‬ ‫كل هذة اساليب تربية غدى يستعملها الكثري من االمهات و االّباء رمبا‬ ‫بسبب برنامج تلفزيوين غري للناس مفاهيمها او النشغال االهل عن‬ ‫اطفالهم و عدم قضاء الوقت الكايف معهم حتى يستوعبوا انهم بشر‬ ‫و لهم نفس أحاسيسنا و مشاعرنا و حتى عقلنا! فعندما نتبادل االدوار‬ ‫مع الطفل نشعر بقسوة و غباء هذه االساليب! فالطفل ليس اال بشر‬ ‫و ليس بكائن غريب قليل العقل ال منطقية لتصرفاته!‬ ‫ايا كان سبب استخدام مثل هذه القوانني عن تربية االبناء ‪،‬‬ ‫عند التامل فيها ال جتدها منطقية او عقالنية! بل مضحكة و سخيفة!‬ ‫فاحلقيقة ان االطفال يكونوا متعاونني جدا مع من يتعامل مهم بطيبة‬ ‫و احرتام و تفهم‪ .‬فسلوك الطفل يعتمد على اسلوبك معه فاذا كنت‬ ‫عنيف فالعنف هو ما حتصل عليه‪ ..‬متاما مثل الراشدين!‬ ‫اثبت اسلوب الرتبية الطبيعي و الذي يعتمد على مبدأ عامل كما حتب‬ ‫ان تعامل‪ ،‬ان مستخدميه يكونوا لطفاء و صحيني و مييلون اىل احلياة‬ ‫الصحية و االغذية الطبيعية و ميارسون الرياضة و عادة ما يقضون‬ ‫امتع اوقاتهم مع االطفال و يستطيعون التفاهم مع الطفل متاما‬ ‫كما يتفاهمون مع الراشد‪.‬‬ ‫و يف اجلهة االخرى تثبت لنا سنوات من االبحاث ان مستخدمي‬ ‫االساليب االخرى يعانون من الصداع الدائم و االرق و العصبية و مييلون‬ ‫اىل الوجبات الغري صحية و خاصة املليئة بالكافيني مثل القهوة و‬ ‫الشاي و املشروبات الغازية و الشوكوالتة و عادة ما يفضلون قضاء‬ ‫االجازة بعيدين عن االطفال الذي ال يحسنوا التعامل معهم!‬

‫‪www.thecitym.com‬‬ ‫‪23‬‬

Ph. Nouf & Shabari Al-Qahtani

PHARMACISTS

M

Spotting Your Inner Beauty

any people believe that beauty is skin-deep and nothing more. In order to be truly beautiful, you need to look good and feel good! While good looks may draw people in, inner qualities are what keep them there. Here I’d like to help you cultivate beauty that is both internal and external with the help of some vitamins. Yes, they will make you look good, and they will make you feel good as well!

Vitamin K

Vitamin E

Vitamin K role the regulation of calcium in our arteries, bones and brain offers great possibilities for increased anti aging and quality of life for millions of people. in creams : possibly help lighten under-eye circles. Fragile capillaries that allow blood to leak into skin are considered one cause of under-eye circles, and vitamin K (aka phytonadione) may put the skids on this seepage by controlling blood clotting and bone health benefits.

When skin is healthy, it does not only look moist, but it also feels moist. Dried-out skin is as much a result of skin damage as it is insufficient moisturizing. By taking vitamin E supple ments, you can drastically reduce the natural drying of skin and end up looking more radiant than ever.

Omega-3

If you want antioxidants to help you stay beautiful, look no further than vitamin E. Vitamin E helps combat cell-damaging free radicals, keeping your skin in tip-top shape. This vitamin is especially helpful in staving off the effects of excessive sunlight on the skin, which can result in premature aging.

Vitamin B complex

There is a wide variety of B vitamins, ranging from B1 to B12.

All of them are, in fact, excellent for keeping your skin and hair healthy, so go for a supplement that contains most, if not all, of them.

Vitamin B works by helping your body convert the calories you consume into energy used for maintaining your body’s cells. This promotes improved skin functions, which include the replacement of dead cells with fresh new ones, as well as producing the oil that keeps your skin soft, supple and smooth.

Vitamin C

Vitamin C is a well-known antioxidant, meaning it repairs and helps prevent any skin damage. As a result, skin enriched with vitamin C looks younger and healthier. The youthful glow that you would like to achieve is in part due to an adequate amount of vitamin C in the diet.

Like vitamin B, vitamin C assists in the production of energy in the body. This energy is used to maintain your skin, hair and all other parts associated with beauty in general. Getting your minimum daily allowance of vitamin C also helps make sure your immune system is in perfect working order.

Zinc

Zinc Promotes cell division, cell repair and cell growth = skin health, Production of T-lymphocyte white blood cells (immune health), Aids the lymphatic organs and liver eliminate waste skin glow, Present in insulin and helps to balance blood sugar = prevents premature aging and “caramelizing of the skin” November 2012 24

It works in combo with vitamin A and sulfur to build strong healthy hair too!

It is absolutely essential for beautiful skin because it is a key member of a group of enzymes that help the body maintain it’s collagen supply (collagen prevents wrinkly sagging skin – those pesky signs of aging). Zinc is important for hormonal balance and a zinc deficiency can be a root cause of acne.

Omega-3 helps in increasing your energy level, as well as your immunity to the common cold and flu. It lowers a woman’s risk for premature labor, low birth weight, and other pregnancy complications. It also reduces acne and skin inflammation, makes skin soft and supple, reduces dry and scaly skin , and reduces premature wrinkles and skin aging

Folic Acid Folic acid stimulates hair growth. It maintains cell production in the body.

This influences our body’s ability to grow healthy hair. Regular intake of folic acid stimulates hair growth. Folic acid also prevents hair thinning and hair loss. It is a beauty vitamin, which can make your hair grow really fast and long.

Folic acid also prevents acne. It acid cleanses the skin to clear up acne. Folic acid deficient diet can lead to acne. Folic acid improves and regulate cell metabolism and work jointly with antioxidants to remove toxins from our body.

Manganese This antioxidant nutrient is important in the blood breakdown of amino acids and production of energy, necessary for the metabolism of vitamin B-1 and vitamin E. It activates various enzymes which are important for proper digestion and utilization of food. It is a catalyst in the breakdown of fats and cholesterol and it helps nourishing the nerves and brain and maintaining the sex hormone production.

Some recommended effected vitamins that may help to get the previous vitamins Perfectil (skin ,hair and nails) the most recommended in USA , Seven Seas ,Stresstabs (Zn, Fe and all kinds) , Imedeen (all kinds) , Priorin N (mainly for hair loss) , Centrum (complete form A to Zn) , Hair Vit (mainly for hair loss and growth).

People can worry about their skin and their external appearance as much as they want. At the end of the day, it is the inside that truly tells the tale, so awaken your inner beauty!

www.thecitym.com 25

Dr. Yaser Alasousi @dralasousi @yaseralasousi

What is endodontic treatment?

“Endo” is the Greek word for “inside” and “odont” is Greek for “tooth.” Endodontic treatment treats the inside of the tooth. Root canal treatment is one type of endodontic treatment.

To understand endodontic treatment, it helps to know something about the anatomy of the tooth. Inside the tooth, under the white enamel and a hard layer called the dentin, is a soft tissue called the pulp. The pulp contains blood vessels, nerves, and connective tissue and creates the surrounding hard tissues of the tooth during development.

The pulp extends from the crown of the tooth to the tip of the roots where it connects to the tissues surrounding the root. The pulp is important during a tooth’s growth and development. However, once a tooth is fully mature it can survive without the pulp, because the tooth continues to be nourished by the tissues surrounding it.

Why would I need an endodontic procedure?

Endodontic treatment is necessary when the pulp, the soft tissue inside the root canal, becomes inflamed or infected. The inflammation or infection can have a variety of causes: deep decay, repeated dental procedures on the tooth, or a crack or chip in the tooth. In addition, an injury to a tooth may cause pulp damage even if the tooth has no visible chips or cracks. If pulp inflammation or infection is left untreated, it can cause pain or lead to an abscess.

What are the signs of needing endodontic treatment?

Signs to look for include pain, prolonged sensitivity to heat or cold, tenderness to touch and chewing, discoloration of the tooth, and swelling, drainage and tenderness in the lymph nodes as well as nearby bone and gingival tissues.

Sometimes, however, there are no symptoms.

How does endodontic treatment save the tooth?

The endodontist removes the inflamed or infected pulp, carefully cleans and shapes the inside of the canal, a channel inside the root, then fills and seals the space.

Afterwards, you will return to your dentist, who will place a crown or other restoration on the tooth to protect and restore it to full function.

After restoration, the tooth continues to function like any other tooth.

November 2012 26

www.thecitym.com 27

Safir The place to be!

Hotel &Residences

Fintas

Think of the wonderful blue sea, the calming sound of the waves and the refreshing breeze of the ocean, all combined with modern architecture and a touch of modern flair. Bask in the sun on the wonderful garden while your kids play in the background. Meet your friends for a coffee and snacks at Safir’s chic cafe.

Dine with your guests, whether for business or for pleasure, or spend a weekend away from the noise of the city while enjoying the tranquility of this place. The Safir Residences Fintas is indeed the place to be.

www.thecitym.com 29

November 2012 30

Photography by Abdulrahman Al-Yousef

A tranquil space away from all the noise of the city, this is the best place to meet when you’re trying to have a time away from the hustle and bustle of life. The spacious green of the garden meets the beautiful golden sands and the mesmerizing blue ocean. Enjoy snacks with your shisha, or have a meal with refreshing drinks. You can also try the delicious weekly barbecue outdoors. This is also an ideal place to hold an outdoors event or dinner reception. Go there for a meal; you’ll instantly fall in love. The garden also includes playground so you don’t have to leave the kids behind; the entire family can have fun. www.thecitym.com 31

This hip and trendy cafe is an ideal meeting spot for all your friends gatherings and game nights. The big screens make it a good place to watch your favorite TV program or football game, and the refreshments and snacks served make this a perfect place to meet, eat, and -- yes, you said it: chit chat! The vibrant colors in the background change continuously, and the upbeat music adds more to the laid back atmosphere.

November 2012 32

www.thecitym.com Photography by Abdulrahman Al-Yousef

33

H T W E D N MA BAS

Located in the elegant Safir Residences Fintas, Al Roshinah is a Kuwaiti restaurant that offers an unparalleled authentic Kuwaiti dining experience. In Kuwaiti, a ‘roshinah’ is something I find a bit perplexing to explain. It’s like a window frame inside a wall, but there is no window. The square shape is used as a shelf where things are stored, usually artifacts and perfumery.

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, and it was a lot of fun peeking into the oven. 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!

At first we were served staple Kuwaiti appetizers: dates, sesame paste (harda in Kuwaiti, or more commonly tahini) leafy greens, Kuwaiti pickles, and some slices of onions (my least favorite!) and then some kubbas. Rice and dill kubbah, jereesh kubbah, and potato kubbah.

The smell of the first two dishes was captivating: Jereesh was served topped with a paste of ground loomi and onion salsa, and harees was served topped with an aromatic mix of ground sugar and cinnamon. I believe that these are two of the best Kuwait dishes ever.

The chef told me that the best is yet to come, and he was right. Mutabbaq zubaidi was served next, aromatic saffron rice topped with a fried whole zubaidi fish, seasoned just well enough with a mix of delicious stuffing of sauteed onions and herbs. Then came the meat machboos, with pieces of meat spiced with an aromatic rub and crispy on the outside, served with a yummy garlic daqqoos.

At the end I was served sweets, sabb al gafsha, maamoul, and tea with mint. It was truly a Kuwaiti experience. I enjoyed it alot. Thank you, Safir Residences Fintas!

November 2012 34

‫الروشنة هي أحد الديكورات املنزلية الكويتية املبنية يف جدار الغرف ‪ ،‬شكلها كالرف توضع عليها االغراض و جمعها (الرواشن) وتوجد‬ ‫يف جدران جميع الغرف الكويتية قدميًا وهي تأخذ شكل النافذة إال انها غري نافذة على اخلارج وتستعمل لوضع أدوات الزينة واحلاجيات‬ ‫املنزلية و أدوات التطيب‪.‬‬ ‫اختار فندق سفري الفنطاس هذا اإلسم ليطلقه على احد مطاعمه و الذي يقودنا اىل فكرة املطعم‪ :‬مطعم كويتي تراثي متخصص‪ ،‬تأخذك‬ ‫االجواء منذ الوهلة االوىل لدخولك اىل املاضي ‪ ،‬فاملوسيقى و األغاين الكويتية تضفي للمكان جوًا أصي ًال ‪ ،‬ينقلك إىل املاضي‪ .‬ديكورات املطعم‬ ‫خليط بني املاضي و احلاضر يتمازج ببساطة تشعرنا باالصالة و ترضي الزوار األجانب الذين يشكلون معظم الزبائن‪.‬‬ ‫استقبلني مدير املطعم و الشيف عند املدخل بضيافة تقليدية عبارة عن التمر القهوة العربية‪ ،‬و بعد احلديث و الشرح أشارا يل أن لديهم‬ ‫فرن طيني للخبز اخلمري‪ ،‬و هو ما أضاف للمكان بعدًا تراثيًا آخر ‪ ،‬حيث انه يقع خلف حائط زجاجي مفتوح على املطعم‪ ،‬مما دفعني للسؤال‬ ‫ان كان بإمكاين التجربة وعندها قمت بتجربة اخلبز ألول مرة و هي من امتع التجارب على اإلطالق‪.‬‬ ‫كان الطاقم قد أختار االطباق التي ستقدم يل مسبقًا‪ .‬بسم اهلل نبدي‪:‬‬ ‫كانت البداية مع املقبالت األساسية يف الطعم الكويتي‪ :‬متر و هردة و بعض األچارات واخلضار الورقية الطازجة و البصل (ما أحبه!)‪ ،‬و‬ ‫بعدها وصلت السلطة اخلضراء التقليدية و أنواع من الكبب التي ال تخلو منها املائدة الكويتية مثل كبة العيش مع الشبنت وكبة اجلريش‬ ‫وكبة البطاطس ‪.‬‬ ‫بعدها وصل طبقني كنت فع ًال بانتظارهم وهما من ألذ األطباق الكويتية التي ال يختلف عليها اثنان‪ :‬اجلريش والهريس‪ .‬اجلريش كان مع‬ ‫حمسة البصل باللومي االسود املطحون والهريس املغطى بالدارسني واإلثنان كانا مزينني بالدهن العداين ذو الرائحة الزكية‪.‬‬ ‫أكلت اجلريش اللذيذ الساخن إال أن الشيف أشار يل بأن االفضل قادم يف الطريق‪ ،‬و قد صح ما قاله‪ .‬العيش طبعًا هو الغالب دائمًا يف‬ ‫جميع املوائد الكويتية ‪ ،‬حتى اننا نشتاق اليه يف السفر‪ .‬وصل الطعام‪ :‬مطبق زبيدي مكون من عيش االصفر تعلوه زبيدية كاملة متبلة‬ ‫تتبيلة كويتية عدلة‪ ،‬واحلشو ذو الرائحة الطيبة‪ .‬أما الطبق اآلخر فقد كان مچبوس حلم‪ :‬هربات اللحم أيضا متبلة بتتبيلة يف منتهى اللذة و‬ ‫حممشة السطح‪ ،‬أما احلشو فهو جتربة بحد ذاته‪ ،‬خليط جميل شك ًال و مذاقًا‪ .‬و ال انسى «الدقوس» العجيب بالثوم‪.‬‬ ‫انتهت الوجبة الدسمة و التجربة الكويتية مع تقدميهم للحلويات الكويتية مثل اللقيمات و صب القفشة‪ ،‬و بعض احللويات العربية كمعمول‬ ‫التمر‪ ،‬و استكانة الشاي بالنعناع‪ .‬و هنا اكون قد قمت بتجربة كويتية متكاملة‪.‬‬ ‫شكرًا فندق سفري الفنطاس و طاقم مطعم الروشنة على حسن الضيافة الكويتي‪ .‬حتى القاكم يف العدد القادم و جتربة أخرى‪ ،‬وبالعافية‪.‬‬

‫‪Photography by Kuwait lens‬‬

November 2012 36

Health Benefits of Grass-Fed Products Meat, eggs, and dairy products from pastured animals are ideal for your health. Compared with commercial products, they offer you more “good” fats, and fewer “bad” fats. They are richer in antioxidants; including vitamins E, beta-carotene, and vitamin C. Furthermore, they do not contain traces of added hormones, antibiotics or other drugs.

Below is a summary of these important benefits. Following the summary is a list of news bulletins that provide additional reasons for finding a local provider of grass-fed food.

Facts about Grass-Fed:

Eating moderate amounts of grass-fed meat for only 4 weeks will give you healthier levels of essential fats, according to a 2011 study in the British Journal of Nutrition.

The British research showed that healthy volunteers who ate grassfed meat increased their blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids and decreased their level of pro-inflammatory omega-6 fatty acids. These changes are linked with a lower risk of a host of disorders, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, depression, and inflammatory disease.

Interestingly, volunteers who consumed conventional, grain-fed meat ended up with lower levels of omega-3s and higher levels of omega-6s than they had at the beginning of the study, suggesting that eating conventional meat had been detrimental to their health.

grams per 3oz. Serving

The meat and dairy products of animals raised on pasture are higher in omega-3s than animals raised in factory farms. The most abundant omega-3 in pastured products is called “alpha-linoleic acid” or ALA. A study of breast cancer survivors revealed that the women with the most ALA in their tissues---and therefore the most ALA in their diets---were one fourth as likely to have their cancers return as women with the least amount. Most women who die from breast cancer die from a tumor that has metastasized, not from the original tumor. This is yet another reason to eat cheese, milk, and meat from pastured animals.

Score Ten for Grass-Fed Beef

Grass-fed meats improve fat levels

9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

ALA keeps breast cancer away

Grass-fed beef is better for human health than grain-fed beef in ten different ways, according to the most comprehensive analysis to date. The 2009 study was a joint effort between the USDA and researchers at Clemson University in South Carolina. Compared with grain-fed beef, grass-fed beef was: Lower in total fat Higher in beta-carotene Higher in vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) Higher in the B-vitamins thiamin and riboflavin Higher in the minerals calcium, magnesium, and potassium Higher in total omega-3s A healthier ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids (1.65 vs 4.84) Higher in CLA (cis-9 trans-11), a potential cancer fighter Higher in vaccenic acid (which can be transformed into CLA) Lower in the saturated fats linked with heart disease

Total Fat

Beef loin, grain-fed

Commercial chicken thigh, skinless

Grassfed Beef

Grassfed Bison

Commercial chicken breast, skinless

www.thecitym.com 37

Up close and personal with

Fawaz Al-Omaim

A movie buff, an epicurean and a passionate grab-life-by-the-horns type of guy, Fawaz Al-Omaim is a guy who knows what he wants, and wants what he wants real bad! We at theCITY Magazine enjoyed the delicious food Fawaz prepared, and as we see it a mission of ours to support Kuwaiti talent, we decided to have a chit chat with him. Fawaz now aims to establish his own catering business -- it’s not exactly because of our support, but because of all the praise he receives from friends and family. And because his food is so delicious!

Q: How did you start cooking, Fawaz?

A: I love cooking! I always have since I was in my teens. I’m not a chef really, I haven’t studied in culinary school or taken any classes or certificates, but I love food and I enjoy cooking it.

I started when I was ten or eleven, but my dear mom -- God bless her! -- thought the kitchen wasn’t a place for her dear son to spend much of his time in.

This continuous pressure from my mom to stop me from cooking made me only want to pursue it more. The golden opportunity came about when I was in Miami. I lived there for 11 years where I pursued my studies, and there, I had the kitchen all for myself. My mother is very territorial, you see. But when her dear son gave her a call from the states and told her he is craving machboos, she didn’t resist; she gave me the recipe. Of course my trial failed, and I had to throw it all in the trash, but I was determined to make the best out of this opportunity of having my own kitchen. I tried and tried, until I was able to perfect the machboos recipe. I didn’t stop at that, I started to innovate and add my own touches. Miami is a melting pot, and there are cuisines from all around the world there. I continued to improvise, and I had a good audience! Many of my friends enjoyed the food and kept asking me for more.

Q: So you were the cook in the group?

A: Sort of. I was actually hired as a cook once. During Ramadan in Miami, I was approached by someone at the mosque there who tasted my food before. He wanted me to be responsible for cooking the iftar every day. So that was the first time I was actually hired to be a cook. And that perhaps is the first time I was responsible for catering for around 500 people!

Q: What about ‘numnumchef’? How did that come about?

A: Let me tell you how my mother reacted when I came back to Kuwait. One day she wanted to send food to one of her friends. She wasn’t sure what to send, and I seized that chance to suggest that I cook the food. She refused the idea at first, but then she caved in. She let me cook. I cooked and she sent the food to her friends, and they were very impressed. Now, after I got married -- and I was lucky enough to marry a wife who is also a foodie, like myself -- my wife was a big supporter for my culinary passion. She’s the one who talked me into creating a blog, and she’s the one who finds me an audience; she recommends my food to her friends, and on several occasions she approached me and asked me to cook for friends and relatives. So anyway, when we were trying to come up with a name for the blog we decided to call it numnum, because our child refers to food as ‘numnum’ as many kids do, and so ‘chef’ is just to refer to the cooking skills or practice. I don’t mean to call myself a chef, again. This is just a hobby that I enjoy, and I’m humbled that you think of me as worthy to be featured in a magazine interview.

Q: So who influenced you in your career?

A: My mother and my wife! These two women helped me in different ways. My mother’s attempts to stop me from pursuing my passion as a cook only pushed me further to pursue it harder, and my wife’s continuous support and criticism is what made me get better. I don’t really believe in following recipes; I think restricting yourself to rules limits the outcome.

In the kitchen, I just mix and match, and I am almost never disappointed with the outcome myself -- and so are my audience and the people I entertain!

November 2012 38

Q: What are your plans for the future?

A: I’d like to open my own catering business. It’s going to be a big step for me. I already have a client, and I have the passion for it, so I will do it soon, very soon.

www.thecitym.com 39

‫‪Athoob Al-Shuaibi‬‬ ‫‪www.athoob.com‬‬ ‫‪@athoob‬‬ ‫‪@athoob‬‬

‫أكل لنصور أم نصور لنأكل؟‬ ‫الشبكات االجتماعية على اإلنرتنت تتخم يف كل ثانية و من جميع‬ ‫بلدان العامل بصور الطعام والشراب‪ .‬وبالرغم من انتشارها إال‬ ‫أنه مازال البعض يستنكر على األهل واألصدقاء متسائال “ملاذا‬ ‫تصور؟” و “ما الذي أستفيده من متابعة ما أكلت وشربت؟”‪.‬‬ ‫فهل فكرت يف معرفة الدوافع الكامنة واألسباب الظاهرة‬ ‫التي دفعتك يوما اللتقاط صورة كوب القهوة و ذاك الشاي؟ ما‬ ‫حول تصوير الطعام إىل حاجة؟‬ ‫الذي ّ‬ ‫هناك عالقة عاطفية حميمة بيننا وبني ما نأكل ونشرب‪ ،‬تلك‬ ‫العالقة مصحوبة مبشاعر جميلة مثل اإلحساس باملتعة‬ ‫واللذة واالسرتخاء‪ .‬نحن بالدرجة األوىل نوثق املشاعر املصاحبة‬ ‫لتناول ذاك الطعام‪ .‬وباحلديث عن املشاعر‪ ،‬ارتباط األكل‬ ‫بذكريات جميلة كالسفر أو املناسبات االجتماعية اخلاصة‬ ‫واألعياد جتعل منه مادة فوتوغرافية باعثة للسعادة‪ ،‬وهذا‬ ‫الشعور ال يكتمل إال بتقاسمه مع األهل واألصدقاء‪.‬‬ ‫الشكل والتنسيق العام وأحيانا املبالغة يف تزيني األطباق قد‬ ‫يحول بعضها إىل لوحة فنية حترك أذهاننا إىل توثيق ماهو مشوق‬ ‫والفت للنظر من باب التسلية‪ ،‬ونشر اجلديد منها مبثابة‬ ‫ختم جودة ودعوة شخصية إىل جتربتها‪ .‬أي أنك تقدم خدمات‬ ‫تسويقية وباجملان للكافيه أو املطعم أو صاحب املشروع‬ ‫امتنانا وإعجابا بفنونه يف الطهي واإلعداد والتقدمي‪ .‬ومنا من‬ ‫يصور الغذاء على طبيعته تذكريا بجمال الطبيعة وبساطتها‬ ‫وتوجيه اآلخرين نحو منط غذائي صحي متنوع وغري ممل‪.‬‬

‫إن من يعد كوب القهوة وينجح يف تطبيق وصفة كمن يقوم برسم لوحة‬ ‫تشكيلية يختلف شكلها ولونها وروحها وإن أعدت ألف مرة‪ ،‬وإظهار هذه‬ ‫املوهبة بنشر الصور يساعد يف تنميتها‪ .‬وعندما نقرر أن نكون مصدرا‬ ‫إللهام اآلخرين سوف نحرص على إظهار الطعام وتقدميه بطريقة جميلة‬ ‫وجاذبة‪.‬‬ ‫ولن أنسى هنا دور التكنولوجيا التي حولت هواتفنا الذكية إىل كامريات متوفرة‬ ‫مبتناول األيدي على مدار الساعة‪ ،‬تشجع الناس على اإلقبال إىل مثل هذا‬ ‫النوع من التصوير‪ .‬أضف إىل ذلك‪ ،‬سهولة استخدام التطبيقات اخلاصة‬ ‫بالتصوير التي ال تتطلب أن يكون صاحب الصورة ملما يف فنون التعديل على‬ ‫الصور‪ .‬كما توفر بعض التطبيقات فالتر خاصة بتصوير الطعام‪.‬‬ ‫املشاركة املرئية للطعام والشراب نوعا من أنواع التواصل االجتماعي‬ ‫التي استحدثتها احلياة اإللكرتونية املزدحمة التي نعيشها اآلن‪ ،‬وهي من‬ ‫املواضيع التي ال تتخطى دائرة اخلصوصية‪ ،‬عندما تعلق على صورة بكلمة‬ ‫بسيطة مثل “ميي و لذيذ!” أو تضع “اليك” فأنت بطريقة غري مباشرة تخرب‬ ‫صور طعامك وال تبايل‪.‬‬ ‫صديقك أنه على البال‪ .‬لذا‪ّ ،‬‬ ‫‪* All photos are courtesy of Athoob Al-Shuaibi‬‬ ‫‪November 2012‬‬ ‫‪40‬‬

Al-Arjan Complex - Al-Bedaa Gulf Road tel: 222-63163 \ 222-63164 @golonarkwt www.thecitym.com 41

Kuwaiti artist releases new book

Alaa Hussain Jumaaa Kuwaiti formative artist-cum-novelist Alaa Hussain Jumaaa wrote a new collection of stories tackling several social issues. Born in 1990 and a graduate with a degree in managerial information system, Alaa’s passion for literature and storytelling started at an early age when her mother used to tell her stories from the Arab, Persian and Turkish heritage. Together with her obsession with painting and drawing, Alaa’s passions have accumulated in her latest work for which she painted the book cover artwork herself. The book will be launched in the Kuwait National Book Fair on November 21, and will be available in several bookstores across Kuwait.

November 2012 42

Alaa Paintings

www.thecitym.com 43

November 2012 44

The Sketch Hi, I’m Sharifa, a 20-year old English Language student at Kuwait University. I love to spread happiness and joy around! I started sketching at a very early age. I was pretty much interested in painting and sketching at an early age. My mother claims I was 2 years old when I first started attempting to draw and sketch with crayons and papers. This passion grew with me. During my early teens and a little before that even, I was drawing on the walls of the house and decorating the gates of our garden with paintings and sketches.

I feel that sketching and painting are a form of relaxation and therapy to me. It’s a hobby, but I want to further enhance it and utilize it more. I’m here to introduce myself to you, deer readers, and show you a little bit of what I can do!

Thank you and stay tuned for me on the next issue! The sketches here are a mixture of what’s old and new. I hope you like them.

www.thecitym.com 45

Sabeeka Al-Fuzai

Organic Cosmetics Since you are applying makeup everyday and directly to our skin, it’s important and preferable to make healthier choices with you cosmetic products, especially if you have sensitive skin. Organic makeup is created from pure ingredients, therefore the risks of allergies or reactions are less. Natural products are more likely to work in harmony with our skin. But one concern women may have when switching to organic cosmetics is the “quality” of the products. Some of them think that the product that has only natural material may not offer the same flawless and coverage result as the typical cosmetic. However, the organic industry has come so far that high-quality products, such as eye-shadow, foundation, mascara, and lipstick, all come in organic forms that are just as effective and beautiful as the conventional makeup.

My favorite Natural cosmetic brand is “UNE”, and most of their products are certified by Ecocert, meaning no synthetic fragrances, artificial colors, parabens, silicon or glycols. They have amazing products, which give you the fresh, flawless look. Here are some of their best makeup products:

1

Mascara :

UNE has created a 100% natural mascara and with an organic formulation certified by Ecocert, this mascara is perfect which gives you 10 times thicker

November 2012 46

2

Healthy Sun Cream Bronzer :

It’s a unique cream to powder formula; it is incredibly blended when you use it. Also, it is water resistance, nourishes your skin and most importantly, it actually stays all day

3

Mineral Foundation:

100% mineral and UNE calls it a new generation of foundation that cares for the skin and gives you a radiant, flawless skin.

4

Skin Glow Foundation:

This skin glow foundation has 98,2% from natural origin and 17,1% of the total ingredients are from organic farming. The foundation moisturize your skin, makes it fresh and it is much healthier comparing to most of the cosmetics.

5

Concealer:

Skin-Echo Concealer contains 99% of natural organ. It has a fluid moisturizing texture with a soft brush to hide skin imperfections, and light up dark areas.

6

Cherry lips-Gloss:

Nourish your lips with this amazing cherry lips gloss. It coats your lips with a natural sheen of color and shine. Wear it for a natural look & get your lips nourished and hydrated at the same time.

Many other organic makeup products you can find; like eye-shadow, eye-pencils and radiance renew cleansers.

The organic market is no longer just about food, what is good for the environment is also good for your body and good for your skin. With plenty of pollutants around us, the least we can do for our skin is take care of it. So try to reduce the toxic makeup for everyday and take care of your skin with the organic cosmetics!

Zeina AlMusallam urbanribbon.wordpress.com

I

Fit For Brunch?

n Kuwait, the phrase “Let’s go have brunch..” became commonly used among the youth over the past few years thanks to the ever-growing food industry in the country. Places like Prime&Toast now serve breakfast on their menus till 3PM, while Dean&Deluca continues with their round zatar fatayir and berry waffles all day long. You can’t help but go on ahead and satisfy your sweet cravings on the spot once you hit with them.

So, what’s brunch? It’s a little of both breakfast and lunch combined in the hours between 11am-1pm of which you are served with several sweet and savory dishes in a smaller portion than the regular lunch course. It’s perfect for most people because it’s light, keeps you full for a while, and it’s a good pastime activity where one would simply grab a bite and chitchat.

I predict a massive escalation in the number of brunch attendees in the coming months because of the weather shift It’s slightly getting chillier, and soon places with outdoor space will get swamped. What do I think? I think ...

I think I’ve got the perfect brunch outfit!

As light and easy as the idea of brunch sounds, it’s actually quite tricky. It’s midday, which means the moment you’re done from it you’ll be up and running about your business. Two terrible things you can do to yourself is wear something that’s tight around your stomach, or stack layers upon layers of clothes. All you’ll achieve is heat, and discomfort.

Think ahead, and think chic - sweatpants aren’t the only option for comfort -- besides, I honestly think they should never be an option for anything except going to the gym.

y dress is Since m r lue colo a bold b y with and bus inspired animal , to pattern ent it I complim r a scarf opted fo same with the s (picboldnes t; the righ ture on reen & Jungle g range earthy o rf The sca colors). f mood o sets the (a cool the look runch breezy b d pulls day) an rall look the ove r.

togethe

You can achieve a comfortable look, and one that will still keep you within a fashionable line without overdoing yourself. Let me give you this equation: Brunch; light and easy + Errands; places to be and people to see = SHIFT DRESS Ladies, if you’re not familiar with the shift dress, I suggest you look it up and march straight into the mall to get one. They come in different cuts; some are synched a little at the waist, some are a bit more structured, and others come a bit flowy with a boxy overall cut. Whatever the design, the shift dress is a key one-piece dress that is most fit for a midday brunch. It’s easy to wear, it comes right above your knees (perfect length), requires minimal accessories and it’s also shifty, as in -- you can in fact shift between dressing it up (make it a sophisticated evening dress) or dressing it down (day-in-the-park dress) and that, my friends, makes it a smart money investment.

You ate, you’re satisfied and full; the many befits of wearing a shift dress include: 1) nothing will be tight around your stomach area, unlike pants and jeans.

2) it won’t hug your body which allows you to be comfortable during brunch and on your later trips.

This is the silhouette I like to buy all my shift dresses in. It’s a boxy frame that doesn’t hug you body at all, but it gives a nice flow to your movement. It also has pockets! You can never deny2012 the benefit of cute dress pockets... All in all, it’s November perfect to do those errands with after your little brunch~)

48

3) It’s breezy -- perfect to enjoy the cooling weather without getting too cold. My personal preference is the boxy cut; I like how it flows and compliments my movement. Like brunch, you can describe the shift dress with one word, it is universal.

L’OCCITANE CELEBRATES AUTUMN WITH THE LAUNCH OF SHEA BUTTER FORTUNE FLOWERS –A LIMITED EDITION COLLECTION

A

long time ago, a woman left her village, searching for fortune.

She slept under a tree. In her dream, she heard wizards telling her the 3 secrets that lead to happiness.

Following their advice, the next morning she took her wicker basket to gather…

ROSE PETALS: with which she prepared a potion that saved the life of the King’s son.

DATE PALM FLOWERS: which showed her the way to a water spring that saved the area from draught.

MANGO FLOWERS: whose shadows hid priceless treasures.

T

his story from West Africa inspired L’Occitane to come up with the FORTUNE FLOWERS COLLECTION, to bring good fortune to your skin.

HAND CREAM 30ML (Rose Petals, Mango Flowers, Date Bouquet) The L’OCCITANE Shea Butter Hand Cream is a cult phenomenon, and for good reason too! Formulated with a high concentration of shea butter (20%), it protects, nourishes and softens the skin. Sheltered from the elements, the hands feel incredibly, velvety soft. (Price 3.60 KD)

ULTRA RICH BODY CREAM 100ML (Rose Petals, Mango Flowers, Date Bouquet) With its deliciously smooth, balmy texture, this body cream is ideal for dry to very dry skin. Exceptionally rich in shea butter (25%), it deeply nourishes and protects, leaving skin touchably, irresistibly soft. (Price 7.80 KD) www.thecitym.com • Airport - The Visitor 2.431.9731 • Al Kout - Tanagra 2.393.0292 • Arraya Center - Tanagra 2.299.7706 • Al-Fanar - Tanagra 2.571.7893 • Al-Salhiya - Tanagra 2.297.9006 • The Avenues 2.259.7145

49

Faisal Al Thani

Runway Highlights For Fall 2012 Temperatures will drop and we will face the arrival of fall. But if there’s one exciting thing about the winter, it’s the cool crop of new trends that have just stepped off the runways, some of which will actually make you want to bundle up in cozy fabrics.

1

Military Chic: Military-inspired fashions will be hot once again for the fall look, especially with jackets and tops with epaulettes on the shoulders, lots of camouflage in unexpected pieces and militarylike capes. The key essence of military-inspired look is to keep the edginess and sharpness to the whole ensemble and deter from ruining the look with heavy accessorizing

2

Sweater: Forget those Nordic printed knitted sweaters we’ve seen for the last couple of years.

For the upcoming fall, it’s all about the cool printed ones. And the crazier the print, the more popular the sweater -- or so it seems.

Balenciaga introduced multiple versions of a space-printed jumper, while Humberto Leon and Carol Lim created a tiger-printed sweater for Kenzo, Jeremy Scott and Ashish took it even further by showing knitted smileys and Bart Simpson tops. Add a few outstanding graphic prints from brands like Sportmax.

Balenciaga

Comme Des Garçons November 2012 50

3

Black leather: Every designer, from Gareth Pugh and Alexander Wang to Rick Owens and Givenchy, used leather one way or the other in their fall/winter collections. Leather is definitely a tough garment to pull off, high on gothic glamour and rich with suggestion (rebelvixen-dominatrix).

Gareth Pugh

4

-Colored Fur: Don’t know what line you fall under on the whole real fur or faux fur fashion debate, but there’s no arguing that colored fur is all the rage this winter. The new trend is soft and subtle fur in rainbow colors. Like those seen on the catwalk, just two days into New York Fashion Week, and we’ve already spotted the look at BCBG and Peter Som. Although it’s not the first time we’ve seen chromatic fur pieces pop up on the runways — Fendi, Bottega and Diane von Furstenberg all showed the trend in past seasons -- it definitely seems to have grown legs.

Prada

5

B60’s-Inspired Prints: 60’s Mod fashion, think bright block colors, graphic prints and swing coats or capes. Bold sixtiesinspired patterns printed on everything from pants to blazers to sky-high heels are in this fall/winter season. It is these prints that make their return for fall/ winter in a few different incarnations on the runways at Miu Miu, Prada and Louis Vuitton.

Peter Pilotto

www.thecitym.com 51

November 2012 52

+965-97162323

@kakao_kw

@kakaokuwait

facebook kakao‫كاكاو‬ info@gusto-group.com

‫‪Maha Al-Qandi‬‬

‫تبدأ استعداداتنا كل سنه باستقبال فصل الشتاء‬ ‫اجلميل ‪ ,‬فصل اجلو العليل ونسمات الهواء البارد‬ ‫‪,‬فصل االربع فصول يف فصل ‪,‬ففي بالدنا احلبيبه‬ ‫الكويت تتغري درجات احلراره منذ بداية الصباح حيث‬ ‫تبدأ بنسمات الربد اجلميله ثم ترتفع درجة احلراره يف‬ ‫منتصف اليوم وتبدأ باالنخفاض مع نهايته‪.‬‬ ‫ومعه يبدأ التجهيز للمخيمات واملزارع والذي يعترب‬ ‫متعه كبريه للعائالت وللشباب بشكل خاص للهروب من‬ ‫الزحمه واالسرتخاء يف أجواء الرب اجلميله ولهذه االجواء‬ ‫ايضا موضتها اخلاصه وشروط عند اختيار املالبس ‪ ,‬يبدأ‬ ‫اهمها بان تكون املالبس بطبقات متشيا مع جو الكويت‬ ‫«اللندين» بحيث نخفف املالبس صباحا ونبدأ بلبس سرته‬ ‫خفيفه وننتهي بلبس الفراء أو اجلاكيتات الثقيله ليال‬ ‫للتدفئه لذلك يجب أن حتتوي حقيبتك على مالبس اضافيه‬ ‫لتفادي برد املساء القارص‪.‬‬

Kasbah Du Toubkal COUNTRY Tel: +212 5 24 48 56 11 www.kasbahdutoubkal.com

L’Orientaliste

Tel.: + 212 05 24 43 40 74

KIS Boutique

Tel: +212 67 548 0018 www.labelmarrakech.com

Shopping & Fashion Akbar Delights

Comptoir Darna

Tel: +212 5 24 43 77 02 www.comptoirdarna.com

Tel: +212 6 6 71 66 13 07 www.akbardelights.com

Creation Et Passementerie +212 5 24 44 04 98

See & Do Jemaa El Fna Jad MahalLOUNGE

Oukaimeden Ski Resort SKIING

Tel: +212 5 24 43 69 84 www.jad-mahal.com

+212 5 24 2 20 37 98

Matisse GalleryART GALLERY +212 5 24 44 83 26 www.matisse-art-gallery.com

Museum Of Islamic Art 33 Rue Majorelleconcept Stores Tel: +212 5 24 31 41 95 www.33ruemajorelle.com

Atelier Moro BOUTIQUES Tel: +212 5 24 39 16 78

Splash White Water RAFTING

Tel: +212 6 59 34 67 03 www.moroccoadventuretours.com

Decoriente HOMEWARE

Royal Club Equestre HORSE RIDING

Kulchi BOUTIQUES

Djellabar

Tel: +212 5 24 42 12 42 direction@djellabar.com www.djellabar.com

Tel: +212 5 24 43 63 12 Tel: +212 6 62 64 97 83

Tel: +212 5 24 38 18 49

Azar restaurant

Galerie 127 Tel: +212 5 24 43 26 67 www.galerienathalielocatelli.com

Samanah GOLF CLUB Tel: +212 5 24 48 32 00 www.samanah.com

Galerie Noir Sur Blanc ART GALLERY Tel: +212 5 24 42 24 16

Ame Aventure TOURS

Ministero Del Gusto

Tél: +212 (0) 524 43 09 20 contact@azar-marrakech.com www.azar-marrakech.com

Tel: +212 5 24 42 64 55 www.ministerodelgusto.com

Yahya

Tel: +212 5 24 42 27 76 www.yahyacreation.com

+212 6 61 72 97 51 www.ameaventure.ma

Le Salama

Tel: +212 524 391 300 reservations@lesalama.com

Nikki Beach Tel: +212 5 24 63 51 99 92 www.nikkibeach.com November 2012 54

‫‪By Sulaiman Al-Mudayan‬‬

‫‪Marrakech‬‬

‫‪info@citymagazine.net‬‬ ‫‪Q8concierge.com‬‬ ‫‪@Q8concierge‬‬ ‫‪kwt concierge‬‬

‫مراكش اسم بربري وهم من سكان صحراء المغرب‬ ‫ومعني مراكش باللغه البربريه يعني آرض اهلل‪ ،‬هالمدينه غريبه فيها العجب وموقعها بين جبلين واحد ثلج والثاني صخري شعبها وايد طيب وتعتبر اهم‬ ‫مدينه سياحيه في المغرب واغلبها سواح ‪،‬من كل مكان بالعالم‪ ،‬فيها اقدم الساحات واالسواق في التاريخ اسمها ساحة جامع الفنا‪.‬‬ ‫ماخذه طابع ولون غير عن باقي المناطق في المغرب ومافيها مباني مرتفعه وايد‪ ،‬اونس شيئ عندهم للسكن (الرياض) مثل بيت صغير حده ‪ 12‬غرفه والخدمه‬ ‫احسن من الفندق كانك في بيتك شيئ جديد تجربه حلوه لو ليله وبعدين تروحون تسكنون في الفنادق الي بقترحها لكم‪.‬‬ ‫الناس الي تسوي رجيم راحت عليهم آلنه اآلكل عندهم لذيذ ويعني عادي زايدين ‪ ٥‬كلو و عندهم مكان حلو للغداء في منطقه بالجبل اسمها آوريكا تبعد‬ ‫ساعه حلو تروحون تشوفون المناظر وسكن البربر بالطريق‪ ،‬بالنسبه للسوق بضاعتهم وصناعاتهم عجيبه وتونس ودك تشتري كل السوق الناس الي تبي‬ ‫اثاث مغربي راح تحصل اشياء غير الي عندنا وغير اللبس والجلود والقفطان حلو تخلون عندكم سياره وسائق للتنقل والمدينه كفايه عليها ‪ 5‬ايام تكونون‬ ‫شفتو كل شي واحسن وقت تروحون مراكش من شهر ‪ 11‬الي شهر ‪ 5‬ودايم في عندهم مهرجانات وعروض ازياء حلو توقت روحتك اذا عنهم شي طبعا الجو‬ ‫ما راح يكون غريب عليكم آلنه صيفهم حرررر موت وشتاهم برررررد زمهرير‪.‬‬

‫‪Hotels‬‬ ‫‪Selman Marrakech‬‬ ‫‪Tel: +212(0) 524 45 96 00‬‬ ‫‪info@selman-marrakech.com‬‬ ‫‪www.selman-marrakech.com‬‬

‫‪Palais Namaskar‬‬ ‫‪Tel: + 212 (0)5 24 29 98 00‬‬ ‫‪contacts@palaisnamaskar.com‬‬ ‫‪www.palaisnamaskar.com‬‬

‫‪Royal Mansour‬‬

‫‪Tel: (212) 5 24 399 000‬‬ ‫‪www.amanresorts.com‬‬

‫‪Restaurants‬‬ ‫‪Jnane Tamsna‬‬

‫‪Delano Marrakech‬‬

‫‪T: + 212 5 29 80 80 80‬‬ ‫‪reservations@royalmansour.ma‬‬ ‫‪www.royalmansour.com‬‬

‫‪Tel: +212 5 24 32 93 40‬‬ ‫‪www.jnanetamsna.com‬‬

‫‪Riad Lotus Privilege‬‬

‫‪Riad Noir D’Ivoire‬‬

‫‪Ksar Char-Bagh‬‬

‫‪www.delanomarrakech.com‬‬ ‫‪Tel: +212 524 43 15 37‬‬ ‫‪www.riadslotus.com‬‬ ‫‪www.thecitym.com‬‬ ‫‪55‬‬

‫‪Amanjena‬‬

‫‪Tel: +212 524 380 975‬‬ ‫‪www.noir-d-ivoire.com‬‬

‫‪+212 5 24 32 92 44‬‬ ‫‪www.ksarcharbagh.com‬‬

‫‪Le Restaurant Selman‬‬ ‫‪Tel: +212 524 45 96 00‬‬

‫‪Bô-ZinLOUNGE‬‬ ‫‪Tel: +212 5 24 38 80 12‬‬ ‫‪www.bo-zin.com‬‬

‫‪Dar Marjana‬‬ ‫‪Tel: +212 5 24 44 11 10‬‬ ‫‪Tel: +212 5 24 38 57 73‬‬ ‫‪www.darmarjanamarrakech.com‬‬

Dana Al-Tuwarish

Is it a diet, or a lifestyle?

What makes fast food popular in Kuwait? Why do many people choose unhealthy food?

I believe that food is a source of nourishment and should be regarded as something of great value. We spend a lot of our time eating and going out to restaurants to eat. Sadly, we usually resort to unhealthy choices.

Nowadays, our lifestyle may force us not to eat healthy food because of our busy and hectic schedules. We do not have the time to cook healthy food.

Modern life makes eating food in restaurants more convenient and therefore easier than preparing food at homes. The idea of going out in general has become connected to eating food. But why do we not choose healthy meals instead of food that contains more fats, salt and sugar? For example, I always tell my friends that it’s best if they choose green salads instead of salads that contain processed meat and are drenched with sauces full of unhealthy oils.

Also, for a main course, it’s easy to have food that is fried because it’s available everywhere, but why not try having something grilled or sauteed? As for dessert, we can choose something that includes lots of sugar, cream and chocolate, or choose to have a fruit salad that’s light and healthy. So it all depends on our choice. You know, we can even ignore dessert altogether and have green tea instead.

All in all, our health is important and we should take care when choosing what we eat. And it is not hard thing to do but we should only focus in our choices. There are many easy ways to being healthy, but you need to remember that it’s not about being on a diet for a short while only. Eating healthy should be your lifestyle.

November 2012 56

PAGE Hola readers!

The weather has been amazing lately, and you know what that means! It’s barbecue season! Yes, the fantastic season of delicious food and fun gatherings as arrived. Isn’t it great to finally be able to sit outside and grill some delicious food? Well-seasoned steaks, nachos and cheese dip, perhaps some salsa on the side! Yum! Or french fries and hot dogs with their skins charred and crunch from the fire. Oh we can go on and on talking about the delicious foods you can have for this season.

Since we’re talking about food, we’d like to tell you a little bit about our favorite foods and new restaurants in Kuwait. We recently visited Burger Boutique in Al Raya Mall, and we LOVED it! All the materials they used were recycled, which is genius! The skinny cloud bar they had was so good! It’s basically creating your own ice cream and then choosing the toppings you prefer. It’s absolutely genius, the idea is the seriously one of the best. You should definitely try it out! We also visited Al Hamra, and dined at Brown Tomato there. The food was so good, the Margherita pizza was to die for, light and delicious just the way we like it. The risotto they serve there is also delicious, definitely a must-try. Last but not least we paid the new branch of Upper Crust Pizzeria branch a visit and we enjoyed the atmosphere of the place. Our ultimate favorite dishes are the feta with strawberry salad, and of course their Margherita pizza which we could never have enough of!

We’ll see you next month! Until then, enjoy the weather and the gatherings!

-The Jays www.thecitym.com 57

Ali Al-Khudari

Q&A with Dari AlHuwail

I

I first heard about this restaurant from friends, and after tasting the food I fell immediately in love. The burgers are nice and juicy, the buns are soft and the condiments are just right. I managed to get in touch with Dari AlHuwail, a Kuwaiti chef who makes these delicious burgers. He’s currently doing his PhD in the US, but I had to get the interview with him by email to introduce the readers of my page to this amazing determined and talented Kuwaiti young man.

Q: Dari, how did it all begin?

A: It all started at Solo Pizza Napulitana! While working with my friend Amr AlRefai, owner of Solo PN, spreading dough, it was refreshing to see people happy when we offered great authentic food in a simple fashion. Enthusiasm and support from family as well as a good opportunity made me and Amr talk business. This is how it all started and Hashtag Burgers was born.

Q: When did you realize that you want to pursue your ambitions in the culinary arts?

A: Not quite sure ‘culinary arts’ is a term that fits me here, after all my training is from friends and self-taught, but this drive has definitely started early when I started studying in the US and needed a good meal. I’ll never forget the Machboos recipe that my friend Salem AlMudhaf taught me, which by the way is what I still use until today. Then you add the fact of the encouragement, and quite frankly sometimes teasing, of my dear friends at the chalet. I never thought however I’ll be owning a restaurant one day and I refuse people to call me chef! I’m merely a food lover and a burger flipper!

Q: Do you think Kuwait is a good place to start a career as a cook?

A: I think Kuwait is a great start for many kinds of businesses despite all the negatives! One way to look at this is that you’ll be learning how to deal with difficult people, processes, and a length bureaucracy; after all, that’s what make a great entrepreneur.

I’m not a full time cook nor is cooking my career, but my two cents on this is that there is definitely much room for improvement to be done in Kuwait to encourage cooking as a career; infrastructure, education, and community acceptance. But I certainly know many talented people who have taking cooking as a career and are doing amazing things. To name a few in no particular order: Chef Dana AlTourah, Chef Adlah AlSharhan, Chef Mariam Al-Nusif, Chef Farah AlFadalah, Chef Ziad AlObaid, Chef Ahmad Albader, and my partner in crime of course Amr AlRefai and many many more.

Q: Certificates, courses, etc. Do you have any? Do you think that’s necessary for every cook?

A: I do not have any certificate per say, but have been picking up this knowledge from the worldwide web and “crash courses” with experts. I believe however in the value of education. If anything, you’ll learn the techniques and safe food handling. While education is important, passion to cook, learn, and listen to your customers is essential. One needs to have an open mind and heart and needs to always be thinking outside the box!

November 2012 58

Q: It’s barbecue season now that the weather is pleasant and people are starting to set up their camps here in Kuwait. If you were to rescue Kuwait’s youth from resorting to junk food joints near camping sites, what’s a quick and fool-proof recipe that you would suggest?

A: I love barbecues and those who know me know I’m barbecue master. I did, however, have my bad days, but luckily everybody survived! It’s very important with food to choose the best quality ingredients; after all, you cook junk, you get junk! Now if you’re out and about camping here are a couple of tips from my humble experience with burgers: get soft fresh buns of any type you like (some people like wheat, white, or even potato buns) but only take them out of their air-sealed bag before serving, otherwise you end-up with dried buns. Get fresh vegetables and wash them thoroughly and cut them the way you like them. You may want to throw some onions on the grill to serve with your burgers if that’s you’re thing. Have an assortment of condiments to dress up your burger. Oh and the cheese! Who says you can only put one kind of cheese on your burgers? I often mix them; a slice of cheddar and a slice of swiss. The big one is the burger itself. Get “fresh” or not frozen burgers for the best taste. An 80/20 meat to fat ratio is best. If you have the luxury of choosing which cut of the cow you’ll get, my personal favourite is a mix of chuck and brisket grind. You may season your burgers lightly if you want, but here’s a trick I’ve used before to ensure the burgers are juicier and not dried: pour cola or any kind of soda on them while they are grilling! Oh that’s right, SODA. You can also rub your burgers with mustard and hot sauce, this will burn off on the grill, but will give a kick to your burger. All in all, if you have great ingredients, you’ll be amazed how well your barbecue turns out!

I’m all about health too, so watch what you’re eating and eat in moderation, and happy grilling!

Q: Anything else you’d like to add?

A: Thank you very much for your very kind and supportive spirit!

www.thecitym.com 59

Carrera 4 &4S qabaq.com @qabaq

PORSCHE @qabaq

New 2013

Revealed

Porsche officially revealed the new 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and Carrera 4S models with the active all-wheel drive system PTM (Porsche Traction Management). The all-wheel drive provides maximum vehicle stability and dynamics on severe road surfaces and in different weather conditions from the power of “four�.

November 2012 60

There are four versions of the new all-wheel drive 911. These are the 911 Carrera 4, 911 Carrera 4S, 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet, and the 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet. Their lightweight body design, suspension, engines and gearboxes are identical to the rear drive versions of the 911 Carrera, the only exception being modifications related to the all-wheel drive. The new 911 Carrera 4 is up to 65 kg lighter in weight than the previous generation Carrera 4.

The most distinct identifying feature of the 911 with all-wheel drive is still the wide rear section: compared to the two-wheel drive 911 Carrera models, the rear wheel housings each extend further outward by 22 mm, and the rear tires are each ten millimeters wider.

The traditional red light band that connects the two taillights has also taken on a new form.

Now, the whole strip of red light illuminates which clearly distinguished the “4” models of the 911 Carrera.

liter rear-mounted boxer engine that produces 400 hp. This enables acceleration to 100 km/h for the Coupe in 4.1 seconds and Cabriolet in 4.3 seconds.

Top speed of the 4S Coupe is 299 km/h while the top speed of the 4S Cabriolet is 296 km/h. All new models have a 7-speed manual gearbox as standard, and the Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) or double clutch gearbox is available as an option.

Also in the new 911 Carrera 4, is a new menu in the instrument cluster that informs the driver how the PTM all-wheel drive is currently distributing engine power. In addition, with the debut of the 911 Carrera

all-wheel drive models Porsche is introducing the optional Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) to the entire model range, which controls distance to traffic ahead and vehicle speed. When ordered with PDK, the ACC system adds the safety function Porsche Active Safe (PAS), which helps to prevent front-end collisions. In addition, Porsche offers a new sliding glass sunroof as an optional feature for the 911 Carrera Coupé. Driving 911 cars with a manual gearbox and Sport Chrono pack can now be even sportier: In Sport Plus mode, the system automatically double-declutches during downshifts.

The 911 Carrera 4 Coupe and Carrera 4 Cabriolet get the 3.4-liter flat-6 engine making 350 hp. The Coupe can sprint from zero to 100 km/h in as little as 4.5 seconds while the Cabriolet does it in 4.7 s.

Top speed is up to 285 km/h for the coupe and 282 km/h for the Cabriolet. The 911 Carrera 4S Coupé and 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet are fitted with the 3.8-

The new Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and 4S just made its first public appearance at the 2012 Paris International Motor Show and will hit the markets at the end of 2012.

Starting prices in Kuwait are 29,700 KD for the 911 Carrera 4 Coupé and 32,700 KD for the 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet. The 911 Carrera 4S Coupe starts at 34,800 KD and the 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet starts at 37,900 KD.

Unusual But Creative

Chalkboard Pad A perfect replacement for notepads and papers on fridges, desks and bedside tables, this chalkboard will look good and do good. This is made from real wood, and sanded carefully for a smooth surface that is nice to the touch and easy to clean and write on. A hole on the top is placed to make it perfect for hanging.

Livescribe Sky WiFi Smartpen A perfect companion for your Evernote account, this smart pen with 4 GB of memory records up to 400 of audio and captures pages of notes, diagrams, drawings and scribbles. It’s a perfect addition to making your life easier and your note-taking skills better.

Jot Capacitive Touch Stylus This stylus is perfect for your tablets and touch-screen devices, as it has the accuracy of an actualy ballpoint pen. It’s perfect for playing DrawSomething! You’ll be drawing very nicely and having not problems at all related to clumsiness as you usually would with mere fingers. It is a very handy little thing, and you will enjoy using it and find it more than just useful.

November 2012 62

KGB Disappearing Ink Pen - Made In Russia Rule one of being a spy is never letting anyone know you are a spy. And part of that is never leaving evidence or incriminating documents behind. It sounds hard, but not if you have the right tools. And we’re here to help you collect the right tools. With the KGB Disappearing Ink Pen, you’ll never leave a speck of your handwriting ever again - because the ink in this pen will vanish without a trace.

Waterproof Notebook - Jot ideas down anywhere!

Those of us who are prone to sudden fits of brilliant ideas have trained ourselves to carry a moleskine around in our pocket or bag and a small pen attached to our keychain. And for those ideas that strike during our dream state, we’re ever so thankful for the note-taking app on our smartphone, just as long as we’re awake enough not to fat-finger our notes into oblivion. We suppose it’s better than trying to read our 3 am handwriting the next morning.

But what about the ideas that strike us when we’re lounging by the pool, or exploring deep in a cave, or while pulling weeds in our garden? Our typical approach is useless there. We’ll end up with soggy paper and a pen that doesn’t write. The Waterproof Notebook is just the right solution. It’s totally waterproof, so you can use the included graphite pencil to write on it in water, under water, near water, or just while drinking water. Your notes will be perfect no matter how wet they get.

Boogie Board LCD Tablet Write, draw, play, learn, go wild!

This ain’t yo momma’s Etch-A-Sketch, son. This paperless LCD writing tablet is perfect for leaving messages, sketching ideas, and practicing anything from handwriting to calculus without killing a single tree.

The stainless steel, telescoping stylus isn’t the only tool you can use to write on the Boogie Board, either. Anything from a finger to a stiff brush to a cookie cutter can be used to light up the pressure-sensitive surface. If you or your geekling are personally responsible for the death of forests worth of trees per year, consider the environmental impact of having one totally renewable Boogie Board. The LCD display lasts for approximately 50,000 erasures, which is a whole lot of doodling and noting. Save a tree, boogie down with us.

www.thecitym.com 63

Handy & Creative Gadgets Tick Tock Bluetooth Alarm Clock Stereo If only Captain Hook had been around now-a-days, he might not have been driven mad by this Tick-Tocking of this little clock. Instead of fixating on the ever-moving tocking of this clock’s ticker, he could’ve streamed his favorite tunes from his Bluetooth enabled device. Anywhere around the ship, he would’ve enjoyed the built-in international FM radio tuner, the Bluetooth receiver, and the wonderful auxiliary input.

He would’ve never missed an encounter with that damnable croc because the five preset alarm functions would’ve woken him up on time for once! The LCD display even shows the audio input selected, the date and time, and any active alarms. Instead of stewing in his quarters, Hook could’ve enjoyed two 360-degree omni-directional speakers, which are neatly disguised as two classic speaker bells. Poor, poor Hook, never made it to a time when the Tick Tock of a Bluetooth Clock would’ve calmed his angsty soul.

WaveJamr Bluetooth Audio Receiver Product Description: WaveJamr is an ingenious accessory that will simplify your life and extend the life of your favorite speaker dock, dockable alarm clock or automobile mobile device integration.

Simply connect WaveJamr to your speaker system’s docking port and enjoy your music, movie sound-track or audio books wirelessly from up to 33 feet. WaveJamr doesn’t use batteries, or require charging, so it’s incredibly small and light weight - easy to take anywhere.

Digital Cordless Phone by VTech This cordless digital phone features a backlit keypad and display, for your comfort and convenience. It also features several other perks like aphonebook directory, a voicemail system, and quiet mode for your bedtime rest.

November 2012 64

OUYA This a powerful, beautifully-designed game console for the TV. Priced at just $99 with all the games free to play, it is indeed a revolutionary device.

Shooters, platformers, sports games, arcade classics and indie games just feel bigger and better on a TV screen. That’s why the creaters made OUYA the way they did; to bring the most creative, innovative, and exciting games to the television.

OUYA will offer a broad range of games from all the genres you love. The creators have already lined up some great content from AAA game publishers such as Square Enix and NAMCO Bandai and independent developers like Adam Saltsman, creater of Canabalt, and Robert Bowling, who’s bringing Human Element to OUYA before any other platform.

Plus, every game is free — well, free-to-play. The creators borrowed the free-toplay model from popular games like League of Legends, Team Fortress 2, Triple Town and many others. Developers can offer a free demo with a full-game upgrade, in-game items or powers, or ask you to subscribe. You wouldn’t have to buy a game unless you love it.

And, because OUYA is based on Android, any game or application that has been published to Android would be playable on OUYA directly through the OUYA store. That includes video and music streaming players, entertainment apps, and anything else you can think of. Current partners include VEVO, iheartradio, TuneIn, XBMC, Plex, Twitch.tv, and OnLive. Play games, watch videos, and listen to music all through OUYA, in the comfort of your living room.

Lastly, OUYA is powerful. The creators partnered with NVIDIA to bring you best-in-class graphics and performance. And, if you’re up for it, you can open OUYA up and look around (both the console and controller come with standard screws).

Boombox Watch This old school boombox watch is just amazing. You may think that it can play your favorite tracks, but really, it doesn’t! It just looks cool, and the cool factor here is the fact that it deludes people into thinking that it can play music while it can’t. Awesome, right? It’s like a blast from the past worn around your wrists, and that’s why we think it’s great. You’ll find it along with other great things to buy on thinkgeek.com

Film scanner This Film scanner for 35mm negatives, slides and roll film. Turn your old 35mm film into modern digital photos. With this new stand alone film scanner, now you do not even need a computer to convert your old 35mm pictures into digital files!

Are you an old time photo hobbyist? Or perhaps your parents or grandparents have a rich collection of old film that you would like to bring into the digital age. Well, instead of taking those old 35mm slides and negatives and paying $2 each to have them scanned by the local shop, now you can do it yourself for a fraction of the cost! With the G111 35mm Film Scanner with LCD and SD Card Slot you can digitize all those precious memories at the comfort of your desk. www.thecitym.com 65

e p p

Ha

in

#

r e b m e v no

1 1 g n ni

People walk under lanterns displayed on the eve of Seoul Lantern Festival in Seoul, South Korea. (AP)

About 800 school children and teachers from 14 schools form the shape of a Chinese white dolphin, along with the word ‘Protect’ and Chinese characters ‘Ocean’, at Repulse Bay in Hong Kong. (Reuters) November 2012

66

A visitor walks within an installation titled ‘Chairs’, made of wooden chairs by Japanese artist.

Tadashi Kawamata, during Abu Dhabi Art at Saadiyat island, off the coast of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Reuters)

U.S. President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and Jill Biden wave at his election night party in Chicago. President Obama defeated Republican challenger former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney. (AP)

A model presents a creation of Chinese designer Xu Ming for a Haute Couture collection at China Fashion Week in Beijing.

(Reuters) Indian devotees take part in the Maha Aarti ritual at Hindu deity Umiya Mata temple on the eighth night of Navratri (nine nights) festival in Surat, India. (AP) 67

VIBE

Grand Avenue

ALSHAYA INTRODUCES 12 LEADING INTERNATIONAL BRANDS TO KUWAIT

Exciting range of fashion and lifestyle brands make their debut at The Avenues Kuwait, 5th November 2012. Continuing in its goal of bringing exciting new international retail brands to customers in the Middle East, M.H. Alshaya, the leading international retail franchise operator, this week announced the introduction of 12 new retail brands to Kuwait this November.

As part of the phased introduction of new stores into the much awaited expansion of The Avenues, Alshaya is pleased to open the doors to the following internationally renowned brands:

Bringing together 500 international fashion brands, Harvey Nichols Kuwait also offers other exclusive products and services, such as beauty treatments, concierge, valet parking and VIP personal shopping. The two-floor, 10,000 square meter store is an unparalleled shopping and lifestyle experience, which has never been seen before in Kuwait.

A dedicated accessories area on the ground floor has a dazzling selection of luxury items, including designer shop-in-shops offering some of the world’s most exquisite leather goods and accessories from exclusive designers such as Anya Hindmarch, DVF and Proenza Schouler. Customers can enjoy the latest selection of handbags, shoes and accessories that the fashion world has to offer. The jewellery area will entice customers with its desirable and unique creations, including Theo Fennell, Mawi and Erickson Beamon.

November 2012 68

West Elm, the modern home furnishings retailer known for helping people express their personal style at home, today announced the opening of the first franchise retail store outside North America, in Kuwait, to be operated by M.H. Alshaya. The new store, located in the Grand Avenue at The Avenues boasts 16,000 square feet of retail space featuring furniture and home décor in inspirational and artistic product and lifestyle displays designed to make shopping an easy and enjoyable experience.

Originating in New York in 2002, West Elm has since become a favorite destination for design lovers across North America. West Elm designs reflect a variety of styles mixing clean lines, natural textures and global accents to create authentic, affordable and approachable designs for modern living. Their extensive product range includes furniture for bedroom, living, dining and outdoor spaces in addition to a wide range of home accessories for bed, bath and tableware that provide special finishing touches.

Williams-Sonoma announced today the opening of the first retail store outside North America in Kuwait to be operated by M.H. Alshaya. The new 11,000 square-foot store is located in Grand Avenue, The Avenues in Kuwait, and will feature everything customers need to create the kitchen of their dreams and to entertain guests in style.

For more than 56 years, Williams-Sonoma has been bringing people together around food. Offering world-class products and customer service, Williams-Sonoma helps customers create a kitchen and home where friends and family can come together to relax, reconnect and celebrate. From premium cookware and elegant dinnerware to meticulously crafted furniture and decorative accessories, Williams-Sonoma offers best-in-class kitchen products, as well as home furnishings and décor.

Established in 1999, in Salcombe, Devon, UK, Jack Wills reflects English heritage and style in an array of women & men’s apparel, beauty & home accessories products. Its design takes its inspiration from the British military history, country sporting traditions and the Old England preppy feel.

Soon after its first store opening in Salcombe, Jack Wills began expanding into University towns across Britain including Oxford, Cambridge, Manchester and Edinburgh and took on its tag as ‘Fabulously British University Outfitters‘ to reinforce the identity and the values of the brand. The university student-targeted brand has grown to over 60 stores throughout the UK, Ireland, the USA and Hong Kong and Jack Wills is now proud to expand into the Middle East. www.thecitym.com 69

VIBE Grand Avenue Victoria’s Secret is a leading specialty retailer of lingerie and beauty products, renowned for its world-famous runway shows and fashion-inspired collections.

The world’s greatest lingerie collections have come to Kuwait! Victoria’s Secret Kuwait will feature our best-selling collections, including Dream Angels, Bombshell, Body by Victoria and the super-glamorous Victoria’s Secret Designer collection.

Fine fragrance is the focus of the Victoria’s Secret beauty assortment which includes the lines of best-selling fragrances like Victoria’s Secret Bombshell, Dream Angels, Victoria’s Secret Angel and Seduction.

In addition, there is also 394 square metres showcasing Victoria’s Secret PINK – a youthful, collegiate-inspired collection of flirty, fun and colourful bras, panties and loungewear.

Sarar continues to differentiate itself in the fashion industry with its 2012-2013 Fall/Winter collection sporting stylish jackets, comfortable and eye catching trousers and the indispensable part of every gentleman’s wardrobe - elegant suits. All are meticulously crafted products which provide a perfect and complete style option for men. Sarar’s Men’s Collection for Fall/Winter 2012-2013 continues to be the first choice for gentlemen who maintain pace with the demanding tempo of the modern city. It elegantly breezes through the city streets, even before fall’s gust makes its presence felt.

Modern and slim cuts emphasize the conscious wearer’s elegance on business as well as social occasions. This year’s rich variety of suits sports slender silhouettes with the utmost attention to detail, befitting every occasion. The men’s line features small but intricate pocket stitching, and the favored colors of this season are dark blue, light brown and taupe.

The search for perfection is at the heart of COS this autumn/winter 2012, whether in the perfect precision of minimal design, or the perfect colours of nature. The collection, now available at Grand Avenue, The Avenues, is a refinement and reinvention of the COS style, with clean and futuristic shapes, layered looks, and optimistic colours. The pleasure found in specific details, and an obsession with experimentation, which result in a wardrobe of covetable pieces with their own distinct personality.

Every piece has been refined or reinvented, like a woman’s coat with collarless layered lapels and a completely clean front, resulting in an almost flat effect.

Enter The World of Jo Malone™ to discover British bespoke fragrances, from new on-the scene scents such as Velvet Rose & Oud, to the original modern classic, Lime Basil & Mandarin. Always at the forefront of perfumery, each fragrance crafted from the highest quality ingredients, tailor-made and exquisitely simple but always a little unexpected.

Wrapped in the iconic cream and black box.

“The Cheesecake Factory’s arrival in the Gulf has been overwhelmingly positive, reflecting our great potential in the region and affirming our decision to expand into the Middle East as part of our global expansion. Our reputation and brand awareness are far-reaching, and we are delighted to be growing The Cheesecake Factory with Alshaya, which has a remarkable legacy of retail leadership,” said David Overton, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated.

“For nearly 35 years, The Cheesecake Factory has been known for menu innovation, food quality, ambiance and hospitality. Our menu features more than 200 selections and in keeping with our high standards, menu items will be made in-house, to order, using only the freshest of ingredients,” added Overton. “The menu also will offer our full line of award-winning desserts, including more than 30 varieties of cheesecakes and other baked goods. Guests will experience fantastic food served in an upscale ambiance within a casual setting.”

Texas Roadhouse, the popular American steakhouse, will be arriving in Kuwait at Grand Avenue, The Avenues in November. The brand, famous for its HandCut Steaks, Made-From-Scratch Sides and Fresh-Baked Bread will delight Kuwait customers with Texas-style country dinners in a lively atmosphere.

Texas Roadhouse’s menu offers a variety of appetizers, fresh salads and soups, as well as signature ‘Fall-Off-The-Bone’ beef ribs. Steak lovers will have several options, including the Fort Worth Ribeye and Texas T-Bone, hand-cut daily and grilled to order.

Since opening its doors in 1993, Texas Roadhouse has grown to more than 380 locations across the USA, and made its entry into the Middle East in September 2011, with the first store opening in The Dubai Mall in the UAE. Customers in Kuwait will soon come to know the Texas Roadhouse story: Legendary Food, Legendary Service – all with lots of Legendary Fun!

Teavana is a specialty retailer offering more than 100 varieties of premium loose-leaf teas, authentic artisanal teawares and other tea-related merchandise through over 300 stores. The company offers new tea enthusiasts and tea connoisseurs alike its “Heaven of Tea” retail experience where passionate and knowledgeable “teaologists” engage and educate them about the ritual and enjoyment of tea.

Garrett Popcorn Shops®, the US gourmet popcorn brand, will mark its entry into Kuwait with its first store opening at Grand Avenue, The Avenues in November.

Founded in Chicago in 1949, Garrett Popcorn Shops® has built a reputation over the last 60 years on using only the finest ingredients to produce handcrafted gourmet popcorn in old-fashioned copper kettles. The signature blend of kernels is hot air popped to fluffy perfection and folded into the secret Garrett family recipes, passed down through three generations. www.thecitym.com 71

VIBE Press Releases Grand Cinemas Now Open in Kuwait

Grand Cinemas just launched their first theaters in Kuwait at the tallest and the most luxurious tower in Kuwait “Al Hamra Luxury Center” The Grand Cinemas has eight Regular Halls and one VIP Hall with total 1,450 Seats.

All of these theaters are equipped with the most high performance equipments, projectors, screen and the latest surround systems.

To book tickets you may book directly through their website, or through the e-machines at the cinemas there, and soon iPhone & Android Apps.

GANCINO SPARKLING XMAS EDITION Salvatore Ferragamo Timepieces September 2012 Salvatore Ferragamo Timepieces is launching an exquisitely precious timepiece for women - the Gancino Sparkling Xmas Edition, designed for the holiday season.

This special model, which is available in a limited edition of just 100 pieces with rose gold ion-plated case as well as a further 100 pieces in steel, is a reinterpretation of the existing line playfully adding creativity with a new sumptuous look: the rotating bezel sparkles with pink sapphires and white topazes of various sizes, with yet another carré-cut white topaz glimmering on the pendant from the side, while the double tour strap in soft calfskin is tinged with the Christmas colour par excellence – red.

Truly original and unmistakeable, with the characteristic Gancino decoration on the Guilloché dial, the timepiece is a contemporary recollection of Ferragamo’s iconic passions: precious stones, craftsmanship, fine leathers and daring colour combinations.

The refined and flamboyant Gancino Sparkling Xmas Edition is the ideal choice for the most dazzling events, brightening up cold winter evenings with verve.

Certina’s DS First Chronograph

Dynamic, modern men seek a timepiece that neatly blends sporty ruggedness, precision and durability, with just the right amount of elegance. The new DS First Chronograph brings together the best of these qualities, in a classy yet straightforward timepiece with a very masculine feel, thanks to its broad ceramic-finished bezel, boldly sculptured steel case and five-row stainless-steel bracelet.

Certina’s DS First Chronograph is recognizable at first glance. Handsome and natural, it blends established Certina design principles with the Swiss watchmaker’s usual rugged reliability and attention to detail. Selected areas of its exquisite 41mm case and horns, beautifully shaped around a broad bezel finished in high-tech ceramic with PVD markings, are tastefully finished in either polished or brushed areas for a delightfully elegant result. The full stainless-steel version is equipped with a five-row steel bracelet whose links follow the same visual theme, with three rows of brushed links neatly cradling two rows with a polished finish.

November 2012 72

Elevation Burger at The Grand Avenue

Elevation Burger opens once again at The Avenues Mall on the 4th of November 2012 as a part the Grand Avenue and the phase 3 development of the mall.

Elevation Burger is credited for being the first fast/casual restaurant in Kuwait that only serves 100% USDA certified Organic and Grass-Fed beef. Elevation Burger offers fresh food that is better for you and better for the environment; it is a vision for food that has real flavor; it is a vision for beef that comes from grass-fed, organically raised, free range cows and fresh-cut fries that are cooked in hearthealthy olive oil; it is a vision for an approach that says “Ingredients Matter.”

Mr. Ali Ashkanani the Managing Director at TABCo Food said “We are happy to finally be back at the Avenues as a part of phase 3 and the Grand Avenue, and we are thankful for The Avenues Management’s efforts and impressive achievement.”

Elevation Burger is located in Al Hamra Tower and The Avenues Mall. A third branch is expected to open in December. For further information visit: www.elevationburger.com

Renowned pastry chef Samer Hassan, one of Kuwait’s leading pasty chefs has joined the team of the Convention Center and Royal Suites Hotel, located in Kuwait’s Free Trade Zone.

The chef comes from an extensive background with famous bakeries and hotels, and has appeared in many cooking shows on television.

‫انضم الشيف سامر حسن إىل أسرة فندق مركز املؤمترات و الرويال سويت و املعروف عن الشيف‬ ‫املتخصص باحللويات أن لديه خربة كبرية حيث أنه عمل يف عدة أماكن متخصصة بتقدمي أفضل‬ ‫أنواع احللويات و شارك يف تقدمي برامج مميزة لقنوات تلفزيونية حملية قدم من خاللها وصفات‬ .‫متعددة للحلويات‬

Starbucks Reserve™ Ultra Premium Coffee Line Launches in Kuwait

The world’s leading coffee retail chain has launched the Middle East’s first Starbucks Reserve™ at the glass-covered, cobble-stoned Grand Avenue – The Avenues, opening an entirely new chapter for Starbucks in the region.

At almost 5,000 square feet, one of the largest ever Starbucks stores, this super-premium outlet is a game changer for the Middle East. The Grand Avenue store offers connoisseurs an opportunity to enjoy the range of specially selected, rare & exquisite, single-origin coffees. It is also home to the unique Clover® brewing system which is being used for the first time in the region.

Introducing a new quintessential Starbucks experience, the new Reserve store is a stunning environment filled with the tempting aromas of some of the world’s finest coffees, accompanied by high-end gourmet foods.

Introducing The Body Shop’s Scents of the World, an inspired fragrance collection Scents of the World, The Body Shop’s first fragrance collection with 100% organic alcohol and natural extracts At The Body Shop, we have hand-picked and harvested with care the most precious natural extracts from around the world, blended them with 100% organic and community fair trade alcohol and worked with fragrance experts to bring you our finest fragrance collection: Scents of the World.

VIBE

More than 20,000 people turn out for the 3rd Red Bull Flugtag in Kuwait Dragon Fly Successfully Defends their Title

November 2012 74

More than 20,000 fans gathered to watch Red Bull Flugtag’s triumphant return to Kuwait. 29 teams took it to the skies above the Marina Crescent water.

Dragon Fly team the 2010 winner successfully defended their title after scoring 176 points (a record in Kuwait). The winners achieved a flying record in Kuwait with 18 meters. They also managed to win the creativity prize after scoring 46 points out of 50.

Second place went to the phoenix team with 140 points while the newly comers the Kangaroos managed to take third place.

The 3rd Red Bull Flugtag in Kuwait which started at 1:00pm was held under the patronage and presence of Major-General Faisal Al Jazzaf, General Director of the Public Authority for Youth and Sport in Kuwait.

29 teams took part in the 3rd Red Bull Flugtag which Al Rai TV covered live for two hours. The event sponsored was sponsored by Wataniya Telecom, Mini, Braun Cruzer, Gulfnet, Al Rai, Kuwait Times and MBC Action.

Raya Abi Rached and Abdullah Malallah who presented the event played a significant role in adding more excitement among the audience.

The event was concluded at 4:30 with the prize giving ceremony which was held on the runway. For more information follow@redbullKuwait or visit www.redbullmea.com/flugtag

Eman Abdul Hamid Ground Control Officer

Richard Breiss Communication Manager

www.thecitym.com 75

VIBE Motorcycle Club, the Kuwait Chapter.

Established in July of 2006 by Jafaar Al Behbehani, the club has become a sort of brotherhood for all its members. All the members being influential members of society in one field or another, they’ve come together to contribute with what they can to create a better and safer Kuwait.

Wanting to raise awareness to themselves and what the club offers, they reach out to the reckless youth and beckon them to stay safe on the road while enjoying their ride down the highways. Currently the club operates from the TriStar showroom where you can not only purchase a bike, but socialize and make new friends in the process. With a lot of activities planned out for each year, the members get together at designated meeting points where they commence their rides showing the people on the streets that they can be safe while having a hoot of a time.

Being part of this brotherhood is being part of an elite club who contribute to society through the good-will functions they take part in. From donating blood to giving to charity, they stop at nothing. Even though they call themselves a brotherhood, there are female bikers that ride along with them proving that there’s a high demand for bikes from both genders alike. They want the general public to realize that the motorbike is a means of transportation and not just a form of entertainment. Members of the club aren’t the outcasts of society, like you see portrayed in many TV shows; they are rather very productive members of society. Their members ranging from businessmen, engineers, doctors, bankers, police officers and lawyers to students, there’s no limit to how much they can contribute.

Not just that, but being a member has its perks as well. Discounts and special offers are provided to any member of the BMW Motorcycle Club as long as you present your membership card.

In efforts to expand the club’s services, members get the chance to travel around Kuwait and even to nearby countries on weekends. They can enjoy family gatherings in different locations with different functions as well as trips that are solely for cruising and socializing. The members follow the laws of traffic by not exceeding speed limits, sticking to designated lanes and cruising in a straight line as well as wearing safety helmets and protective gear and a valid license.

They also make sure there’s a safety officer, a group leader, and a co-pilot that ensures everyone is doing what they’re supposed to and following the rules. As the weather cools down, there will be more activities and events taking place.

By contacting the members, their families, and those interested to inform them of future plans and events through SMSs and the Facebook group (just to name a few), they ensure that everyone’s in the loop. Anyone, of the legal age, can go to BMW Moto club corner @ TriStar Showroom and join the academy to train and later acquire a license after passing the tests and training period. Still, you don’t have to be a rider to be a member! Nevertheless, do join the academy and acquire a license before you join the club to enjoy the rides with the big boys (and girls) and truly become part of this unique brotherhood rather than watch them whiz by from the sidelines.

To become a biker visit the TriStar Showroom in Kuwait City located at the intersection of Highway 30 and Al-Soor Street, Sharq or call 2240 5194.

For more information about the BMW Motorcycle Club log onto www.kuwaitbmwmotoclub.com .

November 2012 76

‫مشعل النجادي بطل الشرق األوسط‬

‫ما الذي شجعك خلوض هذه التجربة ؟‬

‫لقد مارست الكثري من الرياضة منها كرة السلة ‪ ،‬التنس األرضي ‪ ،‬الرياضة البحرية بجميع‬ ‫أشكالها ‪ ،‬ودخويل عامل الراليات كان بالصدفة وبداياتي كانت يف عام ‪ 1995‬وكنت مساعد‬ ‫سائق ومنذ ذلك الوقت أصبحت هذه الرياضة تعني يل الكثري وهي الرياضة الوحيدة التي وجدت‬ ‫فيها اإلثارة واستطعت من خاللها تفجري طاقاتي وتنمية مواهبي وتدرجت فيها وتعمقت يف‬ ‫أسرارها وأنا استمتع مبمارستها وال أتخيل نفسي يوم من األيام غري أن أكون سائق رايل ‪.‬‬

‫من هو مساعدك أو املالح ؟‬

‫هو علي الشمايل بطل العامل للجت سكي وسفري الروح الرياضية بالعامل وبطل الشرق‬ ‫األوسط وبطل الكويت وهو فعال بطل بأخالقه العالية وحبه الكبري للرياضة ‪ ،‬يتميز علي‬ ‫الشمايل برتكيز عايل وسرعة بديها واستطعنا من أول مشاركة لنا مع بعض من حتقيق‬ ‫بطولة الكويت ‪ 2012‬وقد اتفقنا علي ان نكمل املشوار لسنه الثانية علي التوايل وها نحن نتصدر‬ ‫البطولة ولوال التجانس والثقة املتبادلة بيننا ملا استطعنا من التميز بني الفرق وافتخر بان‬ ‫يكون مساعدي كويتي اجلنسية ومل استعن مبساعد غري كويتي طوال مسريتي الرياضية‬ ‫وسنشكل أنا والشمايل فريق صعب التغلب عليه ونطمح بالعاملية فهذا ما أحسسته يف‬ ‫شخصية الشمايل أن الطموح ليس لهو حدود لدية ‪.‬‬

‫ما أبرز العقبات واملشاكل التي تواجهكم ؟‬

‫ابرز املشاكل يف رياضة احملركات بشكل عام هو الدعم وهو السبب الرئيسي بهذه‬ ‫الرياضة ألنها رياضه مكلفه جدا ويف نفس الوقت الكويت تفتقر لوجود مضامري منارس فيها‬ ‫هذه الهواية مع العلم أن الكويت كانت هي الرائدة يف هذا اجملال ولكن لألسف املسئولني‬ ‫يعتقدون أن الرياضة كرة القدم فقط وليس هناك أي اهتمام يف الرياضة الفردية بشكل‬ ‫عام وأنا أناشد رئيس الهيئة العامة للشباب والرياضة بالنظر يف موضوع رياضة احملركات‬ ‫ألنها من أكرث الرياضة احملبوبة عند الشباب واالهتمام فيها يقلل من نسبة احلوادث التي‬ ‫نسمع عنها ونشاهدها يوميني ‪ ،‬على مر السنيني نسمع أن الشباب هم طاقة البلد وعامود‬ ‫تقدمها فأرجوا تطبيق هذه املقولة واالهتمام فيهم من جميع النواحي ‪.‬‬

‫البعض يرى بان الرايل عبارة عن استهتار ورعونة ؟‬

‫بالعكس الرايل يفجر طاقاتك يف سباقات منظمة ويتوفر فيها جميع سبل األمان والسالمة‬ ‫وهذي أهم شروط املشاركة يف أي سباق سواء حملي أو دويل ‪ ،‬الن االحتاد الدويل للسيارات‬ ‫ال يعتمد أي بطولة ال تتوفر فيها شروط السالمة وشروطها كثرية منها ( طفاية احلريق ‪،‬‬ ‫حزام األمان من أربع نقاط ‪ ،‬القفص احلديدي داخل السيارة ‪ ،‬بدلت السباق ضد احلريق ‪..........‬‬ ‫والكثري من الشروط ) ‪.‬‬

‫هل جتد إقبال من الشباب والبنات لهذه الرياضة ؟‬

‫اإلقبال كبري جدًا لكن قلة املضامري تخفي هذه الرياضه والدليل اجلمهور الكبري الذي يدعم‬ ‫فريقي من جميع األعمار والفئات ومطالبتهم باالنضمام والدخول يف عامل الراليات ولو ملرة‬ ‫واحده وبالنسبة للبنات هناك يف السنوات املاضية سيدات يشاركون يف البطوالت احمللية‬ ‫والدولية ومنهم من حقق بطوالت على املستوى احمللي ولكن عدم االهتمام يف الرياضة‬ ‫بشكل عام شتت هذه الطاقات ‪.‬‬

‫أبرز مشاركاتك التي خضتها واجلوائز ؟‬

‫مشاركاتي كثرية فقد حصلت على ‪:‬‬ ‫ •طولة الكويت للمساعدين ‪1996‬‬

‫ •بطولة الشرق األوسط ‪2003‬‬

‫ •بطولة الكويت للمساعدين ‪1997‬‬

‫ •املركز الثاين لبطولة الشرق األوسط ‪2004‬‬

‫ •بطولة الكويت للمساعدين ‪1998‬‬

‫ •بطولة الشرق األوسط ‪2005‬‬

‫ •املركز اخلامس سائقني ‪1999‬‬

‫ •بطولة الشرق األوسط ‪2006‬‬

‫ •املركز الثاين سائقني ‪2001‬‬

‫ •بطولة الكويت ‪2011-2012‬‬

‫ •بطولة الكويت للسائقني ‪2002-2003‬‬

‫ •متصدر بطولة ‪ 2013‬حتي هذه اللحظة‬

‫ما أبرز أحالمك وطلباتكم ؟‬

‫أحالمي ليس لها حدود يف هذه الرياضه وطلباتنا بسيطة فقط نطلب االهتمام والنظر إىل‬ ‫احتياجاتنا من الدعم والثناء على اجنازاتنا التي انفردنا فيها على مر السنني وعدم حماربة‬ ‫املواهب اجلبارة لدى الشباب الكويتي الذي اثبت قدرته يف التغلب على كل العوائق ‪ ،‬حلمي أن‬ ‫أكون فريق مبستوى عايل ميثل الكويت يف البطوالت العاملية وقد قمت باخلطوة األوىل بشراء‬ ‫سيارة جديدة وتكوين فريق بخربة كبرية ولكن خويف بعدم االستمرارية لقلة الدعم ‪.‬‬

‫ما هي اجلهات التي تدعم الفريق ؟‬

‫شركة علي ثنيان الغامن واوالدة هي الراعي الرسمي للفريق واشكر السيد فهد علي الغامن‬ ‫على الدعم الال حمدود يل حتقيق أمنية الفريق باملشاركة يف سيارة عاملية مثل امليني كوبر‬ ‫وحققنا فيها املركز األول بفارق ‪3‬دقايق وعشرين ثانية عن املركز الثاين وهذا فارق كبري جدا‬ ‫و الشركات املساندة مؤسسة اخلطوط اجلوية الكويتية وشركة فويل أرت ونيون سنرت وهم‬ ‫الداعمني الوحيدين للفريق ‪ ،‬وهذا ال مينع من دخول شركات ومؤسسات أخرى بالدعم الن‬ ‫التكلف يف املشاركات الدولية عالية جدا ‪.‬‬ ‫‪www.thecitym.com‬‬ ‫‪77‬‬

‫هل األعالم مسلط الضوء عليها أم ظاملكم ؟‬

‫ال استطيع أن أقول ظلمنا لكننا نحتاج املزيد من املتابعة والتغطية اإلعالمية برغم أن الفريق‬ ‫يحصل على الكثري من البطوالت وأيضا يشارك يف الكثري من املهرجانات والندوات االجتماعية‬ ‫التي يحاول فيها الفريق نشر التوعية املرورية ‪.‬‬

‫ماذا يعنون لك أفراد فريقك ؟‬

‫هم عصب الفريق ولوالهم ملا استطعت من حتقيق هذه االجنازات التي افتخر أن أكون‬ ‫الكويتي الوحيد الذي حققها بتاريخ هذه الرياضة وهم إخواين وأصدقائي قبل أن يكونوا أعضاء‬ ‫بالفريق وال استطيع أن اتخذ أي قرار دون الرجوع لهم ألننا نشكل فريق يف كل شي ونتحمل‬ ‫أي خطوه نقوم فيها ‪ ،‬والتحدي األكرب هو استمرارنا بهذه الرياضة واحلمد اهلل الفريق يتزايد‬ ‫بالعدد وال ينقص وهذا أن دل فيدل على حبهم للعطاء وحتقيق االجنازات باسم الكويت وللعلم‬ ‫هم متطوعون طوال هذه السنني ‪.‬‬

U.S. Top Singles 1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

One More Night

Maroon 5

Gangnam Style

PSY

I Knew You Were Trouble

Taylor Swift

Some Nights

Fun

We Are Never Ever Getting

Taylor Swift

Too Close

Alex Clare

As Long As You Love Me

Justin Bieber & Big Sean

Die Young

Ke$ha

Blow Me

P!nk

Good Time

Owl City & Carly Rae Jepsen

Let Me Love You

Ne-Yo

Everybody Talks

Neon Trees

Diamonds

Rihanna

November 2012 78

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

Whistle

Flo Rida

Skyfall

Adele

I Will Wait

Mumford & Sons

Red

Taylor Swift

50 Ways to Say Goodbye

Train

Begin Again

Taylor Swift

Lights

Ellie Goulding

Ho Hey

The Lumineers

Blown Away

Carrie Underwood

Finally Found You

Enrique Iglesias & Sammy Adams

24

25

26

27

28

29

30

Your Body

Christina Aguilera

Wide Awake

Katy Perry

I Can Only Imagine

David Guetta & Chris Brown

Clique

Kanye West

Call Me Maybe

Carly Rae Jepsen

Live While We’re Young

One Direction

Girl On Fire

Alicia Keys & Nicki Minaj

U.S. Top Box Office Flight

Wreck-It Ralph

The Man with the Iron Fists

Argo

Directed by: Rich Moore

Directed by: Robert Zemeckis

Directed by: Ben Affleck

Directed by: RZA

Starring: Jennifer Lee , Phil Johnston

Starring: Nadine Velazquez, Denzel

Genres: Animation | Comedy | Family

Washington and Carter Cabassa

Starring: Ben Affleck, Bryan Cranston and John Goodman

Starring: Russell Crowe, Cung Le and Lucy Liu

Synopsis: A video game villain wants to be a hero and sets out to fulfill his dream, but his quest brings havoc to the whole arcade where he lives..

Genres: Drama

Genres: Drama | History | Thriller

Synopsis: An airline pilot saves a flight

Synopsis: A dramatization of the 1980 joint CIA-Canadian secret operation to extract six fugitive American diplomatic personnel out of revolutionary Iran.

Synopsis: On the hunt for a fabled treasure of gold, a band of warriors, assassins, and a rogue British soldier descend upon a village in feudal China, where a humble blacksmith looks to defend himself and his fellow villagers.

Cloud Atlas

Taken 2

from crashing, but an investigation into the malfunctions reveals something troubling.

Paranormal Activity 4

Hotel Transylvania

Genres: Action

Directed by: Henry Joost, Ariel Schulman

Directed by: Genndy Tartakovsky

Directed by: Tom Tykwer, Andy Wachowski

Directed by: Olivier Megaton

Starring: Katie Featherston, Kathryn Newton and Matt Shively

Starring: Adam Sandler, Kevin James and Andy Samberg

Starring: Tom Hanks, Halle Berry and Hugh Grant

Starring: Liam Neeson, Famke Janssen and Maggie Grace

Genres: Horror

Genres: Animation | Comedy | Family

Genres: Drama | Mystery | Sci-Fi

Genres: Action | Crime | Thriller

Synopsis: It has been five years since the disappearance of Katie and Hunter, and a suburban family witness strange events in their neighborhood when a woman and a mysterious child move in.

Synopsis: Dracula, who operates a highend resort away from the human world, goes into overprotective mode when a boy discovers the resort and falls for the count’s teen-aged daughter.

Synopsis: An exploration of how the actions of individual lives impact one another in the past, present and future, as one soul is shaped from a killer into a hero, and an act of kindness

Synopsis: In Istanbul, retired CIA operative Bryan Mills and his wife are taken hostage by the father of a kidnapper Mills killed while rescuing his daughter.

Skyfall

Directed by: Sam Mendes Starring: Daniel Craig, Javier Bardem and Naomie Harris Genres: Action | Adventure | Crime Synopsis: Bond’s loyalty to M is tested as her past comes back to haunt her. As MI6 comes under attack, 007 must track down and destroy the threat, no matter how personal the cost.

Here Comes the Boom Directed by: Frank Coraci Starring: Kevin James, Salma Hayek Genres: Action | Comedy Synopsis: A high school biology teacher looks to become a successful mixed-martial arts fighter in an effort to raise money to prevent extra-curricular activities from being axed at his cash-strapped school.

www.thecitym.com 79

NOVEMBER READS Detroit City Is the Place to Be

By Mark Binelli

Iron Curtain: The Crushing of Eastern Europe

With an eye for both the darkly absurd and the radically new, Detroit-area native and Rolling Stone writer Mark Binelli has chronicled this convergence. Throughout the city’s “museum of neglect”—its swaths of abandoned buildings, its miles of urban prairie—he tracks the signs of blight repurposed, from the school for pregnant teenagers to the killer ex-con turned street patroller, ....

By Anne Applebaum In the long-awaited follow-up to her Pulitzer Prizewinning Gulag, acclaimed journalist Anne Applebaum delivers a groundbreaking history of how Communism took over Eastern Europe after World War II and transformed in frightening fashion the individuals who came under its sway.

Great Expectations: The Sons and Daughters of

Charles Dickens

Dear Life

By Alice Munro A brilliant new collection of stories from one of the most acclaimed and beloved writers of our time.

With her peerless ability to give us the essence of a life in often brief but spacious and timeless stories, Alice Munro illumines the moment a life is shaped—the moment a dream, or sex, or perhaps a simple twist of fate turns a person out of his or her accustomed path and into another way of being.

By Robert Gottlieb Charles Dickens, famous for the indelible child characters he created—from Little Nell to Oliver Twist and David Copperfield—was also the father of ten children (and a possible eleventh). What happened to those children is the fascinating subject of Robert Gottlieb’s Great Expectations. With sympathy and understanding he narrates the highly various and surprising stories of each of Dickens’s sons and daughters, from Kate, who became a successful artist...

1775: A Good Year for Revolution

By Kevin Phillips In 1775, iconoclastic historian and bestselling author Kevin Phillips punctures the myth that 1776 was the watershed year of the American Revolution. He suggests that the great events and confrontations of 1775—Congress’s belligerent economic ultimatums to Britain, New England’s rage militaire, the exodus of British troops and expulsion of royal governors up and down the seaboard, and the new provincial congresses ...

Brain on Fire: My Month of Madness

By Susannah Cahalan Brain on Fire is the powerful account of one woman’s struggle to recapture her identity and to rediscover herself among the fragments left behind. Using all her considerable journalistic skills, and building from hospital records and surveillance video, interviews with family and friends, and excerpts from the deeply moving journal her father kept during her illness, Susannah pieces together the story of her “lost month” to write an unforgettable memoir about memory and identity, faith and love.

Fairy Tales from the Brothers Grimm

By Philip Pullman Two centuries ago, Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm published the first volume of Children’s and Household Tales. Now Philip Pullman, one of the most accomplished authors of our time, makes us fall in love all over again with the immortal tales of the Brothers Grimm.

The Great Pearl Heist

By Molly Caldwell Crosby In the spirit of The Great Train Robbery and the tales of Sherlock Holmes, this is the true story of a psychological cat-and-mouse game set against the backdrop of London’s golden Edwardian era. Thoroughly researched, compellingly colorful, The Great Pearl Heist is a gripping narrative account of this little-known, yet extraordinary crime.

November 2012 80

How to Create a Mind: The Secret of Human Thought

Revealed

By Ray Kurzweil The bold futurist and bestselling author explores the limitless potential of reverse-engineering the human brain Ray Kurzweil is arguably today’s most influential—and often controversial—futurist. In How to Create a Mind, Kurzweil presents a provocative exploration of the most important project in human-machine civilization—reverse engineering the brain to understand precisely how it works and using that knowledge to create even more intelligent machines.

HOROSCOPES Whats Your Sign?

ARIES (March 21 - April 19)

LIBRA (September 23 - October 22)

TAURUS (April 20 - MAY 20)

SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21)

GEMINI (May 21 - June 20)

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 - DECEMBER 21)

A developing interest in a fellow worker could cause you some headaches on several levels unless you are able to cool it. Office romances seldom follow a smooth path and if it is serious, one or the other should consider a change of employment, if possible. In health matters, follow the advice of your physician, regardless of the seeming inconvenience.

Your vacation plans could be spoiled by carelessness involving planning procedures. Pay special attention to such matters as vehicle safety and reliability. Seek to avoid arguments concerning financial matters, particularly with persons who have no direct interest. Romance could take a side-trip along interesting avenues, but caution should be used when a situation involves someone previously committed.

An old love affair, kept on the back burner for a lengthy period, could either flame up suddenly or die quietly, depending on your reaction to a touchy situation. Individual cases may vary, but the latter course could prove the wisest in the long run for many. Avoid unnecessary arguments with colleagues over credit for minor accomplishments.

CANCER (June 21 - July 22)

An ability to say the right thing at the right time is to be treasured — but sometimes, it is better to say nothing at all. An urgent appeal for financial help should be handled carefully, but a minor amount of money might prove less expensive than injured feelings. Excitement in romance could be intoxicating, but make sure you view the entire picture before saying yes.

This could be your lucky month, if you take advantage of the opportunities that may come your way. Make sure that you clear up any old debts that might be hanging and don’t neglect an important letter that needs writing. A new love partner could enter your life now, but you may not be able to notice him or her because of being too tied up with inconsequential matters.

Get back to nature. Find your pleasures in simpler things and don’t be too tied to modern conveniences and frivolities. Expect a certain amount of trouble resulting from an overindulgent appetite. You could avoid some of the problems, however, if you rely on the advice of an old friend.

Career matters could improve and you may be in line for a promotion or increase in income if you move fast.

Set your mind to the task and you will find it not nearly as difficult as you thought at first. In dealing with an old flame who no longer ignites you, try to be both gentle and truthful. Operating within your own framework will prove to be much more profitable to you than striking out for unknown fields. Begin a savings plan now, however modest.

CAPRICION (DECEMBER 22 - JANUARY 19)

Your latent creative talents have lain hidden long enough.

Now is the time to trot them out and run them up the flagpole. If no one salutes, you won’t have lost anything, but if they do, you could be in for some surprising changes in your lifestyle. An excellent chance for matrimony awaits many unmarried Capricorns and — perhaps — for some who are.

LEO (June 23 - August 22)

AQUARIUS (JANUARY 20 - FEBRUARY 18)

VIRGO (August 23 - September 22)

PISCES (JANUARY 20 - FEBRUARY 18)

When planning a trip, be sure to make important reservations well ahead of time, confirming them with a deposit if necessary. Steer clear of office malingerers and backbiters, as you may be lumped with them when it comes time to separate the sheep from the goats. Exercise your will power when it comes to making major purchases of luxury items. If there is no need, there will be little pleasure.

Precaution is advised when dealing with one whose vision is limited by jealousy. Anything you say can — and probably will — be used against you if things come to a showdown. Romantic plans could go awry if you are unable to overcome a tendency to flirt indiscriminately.

Make the most of your talents and let other know of your abilities. Avoid over-indulgence in eating or drinking.

A trip to another city or climate could open things up for you and prove to be much more interesting than you had imagined. Stop mistreating your body, particularly with excesses of food and drink, and your general health will improve dramatically. If you are in the mood for romance, don’t stand on ceremony and let the object of your affections know how you feel. Career problems may improve suddenly.

A new business partnership could enhance your earnings if you choose one who is industrious and talented.

Do not become involved with those who merely talk a good game, however. In romantic activity, keep things light and don’t commit yourself too early in the game.

Parental concerns could be paramount to you, but may become less of a problem if you are frank.

Limited Edition

Salmiya: Al Fanar Mall | Zahra: 360 Mall