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Dearest readers,

First of all, allow me to send you all my warmest wishes of peace and prosperity upon the arrival of the greatest month of all: the holy month of Ramadan. This is a time to spend with your families and all your loved ones; a time to spend in the company of the Qur’an; a time to give back and thank God for all that we have been blessed with. As our readers you help keep the magazine alive and you inspire us every day.

At theCITY, you are our family and we are blessed to have you.

This issue we have something special for everyone and we focused on providing an outlet for all your various Ramadan needs. We've featured fashion, food, and health. We also have the pleasure of featuring Luluwa Al-Khataf’s heartwarming and eye-opening trip to Djibouti in which we remind ourselves of Ramadan’s most important aspects: ‘The Bliss of Giving.’

Let us all take advantage of Ramadan and make it count by making our hearts and souls grow in its blissful presence.

Ramadan Mubarak!

Sincerely,

Khaled Al-Qahtani

القراء، أعزائي

الخير شهر في دخلنا بخير. وأنتم عام وكل الشهر عليكم مبارك السالم يعم أن الفضيل الشهر هذا في وأمنيتي رمضان، شهر

بأسره. العالم أرجاء واألمن

المتعلقة والمقاالت المقابالت من الكثير العدد هذا في نقدم خصيصًا نقدم للسيدات الفضيل. الشهر هذا في اليوم باحتياجاتنا والفساتين القفاطين محالت أشهر صاحبات مع المقابالت من عدد جيبوتي بزيارة قامت الخطاف لولوة المميزة المصورة الرمضانية. على أكثر ستتعرفون هناك، واإلنسانية الخيرية األعمال لتوثيق

العدد. هذا مقابلة في تجربتها

مشاريع من مختلف هو ما كل تقديم في نستمر أن نعدكم لعدد إعالمي وراعي كمنظم سيتي ذا مجلة وسترون كويتية،

المميزة. المناسبات من كبير

أغسطس، شهر في السنوية إجازته سيتي ذا عمل فريق سيأخذ صيامكم، الله تقبل جديد. عدد مع سبتمبر منتصف في وسنراكم

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What’s In:

LIFE 12 The Special ‘Guest’

14 Perfect Marriage

16 Training the Trainer

18 Your Home, Your Heart

21 theVILLA

22 Fine Living

26 They Live Where they Love

32 The Bliss oF Giving

WELLNESS 38 Smile Confidently Again!

40 Healthy Ramadan!

43 Organic Gergai3an!

44 Restaurants & Nutrients

46 Pharma Tips

FOOD48 Anmar is Cooking

50 Made in Kuwait

الشوكوالتة 53

ART 54 thePHOTOGRAPHER

56 theCITY KIDS

BEAUTY AND FASHION أنت؟ 63 من

68 Kaftan Krazy!

74 Make up by Farah

ANIMAL KINGDOM

80 Zoo View

TECH & SPORTS

82 Gadgets 84 Fox

86 theAUTO

90 Qabaq

YOUTH 92 Man of Steel

93 theJAY's

EVENTS 94 Red Carpet Hair Show

96 Sukar Ramadan

98 Fried Junk

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10A Wonderful World

Celebrates Social Media Day

Be honest: how much better is your life because of Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook? How many great friends have you made; things you’ve learned; and companies you’ve personally interacted with? Well, when it comes to Zain, they aspire to make every social experience you have with them meaningful and productive. And now, with the advent of social media, they do it better, clearer, and closer than ever before.

Known for their friendly, personable attitude towards customer care and for their strong social media standing (numbering at 200,000 followers in Kuwait alone and 3 million within the region), Zain put on its second annual Social Media Day celebration and united everyone at Missoni Hotel on June 30th, 2013. With a large number of Kuwait’s greatest influencers and social media personalities from all sectors of society in attendance, Zain dazzled everyone with performances and shows while also celebrating and acknowledging the influence of Kuwait’s online community.

Social Media Day is a global celebration that was initially created and organized by Mashable.com; the number one Social Media blog in the world that has expanded to include 398 cities worldwide. Social Media Day is about letting everyone know how important, useful, and accessible social media is to all users around the globe. Social Media Day encourages others to think outside the box, interact with one another more, and to utilize social networks to both their benefit and the benefit of others.

The focus of Zain’s Social Media Day event was to praise and celebrate all the achievements which Kuwait’s media influencers, socialites, and bloggers have reached through social media this year. Zain sought out to acknowledge all those who have truly made their presence known in Kuwait’s online community while also making sure to keep everyone entertained and relaxed throughout the night. By shedding light on these distinguished individuals and inspiring the crowd to be creative, sociable, and innovative, Zain helped nurture positive, happy responses from all those who attended this fun, memorable bash.

During the event, Zain emphasized that Social Media Day is one which honors the technological and societal advancements that have allowed them to engage, connect and to communicate with their customers. Zain Kuwait is a company that managed to put their customers at the forefront of their priorities, and with social media, Zain has endorsed their leading position and successfully played a big role, as the first telecom company to launch social media channels in Kuwait.

As it was last year, Zain’s Social Media Day was a huge success and has re-affirmed Zain’s position as a leader in Kuwait’s customer care, social accessibility, and constant adaptability to global innovations.

Zain invites its customers to visit the company’s official social media channels on: twitter.com/zainkuwait and facebook.com/zainkuwait and instagram.com/zainkuwait.

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Dr Abdullah M. Al-Bader @DrABQ

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The special ‘guest’ has arrived!The 9th month of the lunar calendar has begun. It is the month which Muslims around the world await in great anticipation. It is the month of mercy, forgiveness, piety, love and brotherhood – it is the blessed month of Ramadan!

In this month, the final revelation to all humanity began to be revealed to Prophet Muhammad (may peace and blessings be upon him. “The month of Ramadhan in which the Qur’an was revealed, a guidance for humankind and clear proofs for the guidance and the criterion (between right and wrong)” [The Qur’an, 2:185]. In addition to the Qur’an, other holy books were also revelaed in this month, such as the Torah to prophet Moses (peace and blessings be upon him) and the Gospel to prophet Jesus (peace and blessings be upon him). Various kinds of worship have been prescribed for Muslims, these include the following:

Muslims read the entire Qur’an during Ramadhan, and some of them might read the entire Book more than once. The Muslim knows that reading a single letter of the Quran brings a tenfold reward, and that reading a single page brings a thousand rewards. “This is a Book (the Qur’an), which We have sent down to you, full of blessings that they may ponder over its verses, and that people of understanding may remember” [The Qur’an, 38:29].

Fasting means refraining from food, drink, sexual intercourse etc

from dawn until sunset. Muslims are not the only nation on whom Allah (may He be exalted) has enjoined fasting, other previous nations were also prescribed fasting. “O you who believe fasting is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those before you so that you can learn taqwa” [The Qur’an, 2:183]. ‘Taqwa’ is translated in many ways including God consciousness, God fearing, piety, and self restraining. Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessing be upon him) said "Fasting is not merely abstaining from eating and drinking, rather it is abstaining from ignorant and indecent speech...".

Praying at night has a great effect in purifying and reforming the heart and soul, and is also a means of forgiveness. Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of be upon him) said: “Whoever prays at night (qiyam) in Ramadhan put of faith and in the hope of reward, his previous sins will be forgiven.”

Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) was the most generous of people, and he was most generous in Ramadhan. He mentioned that the reward of the one who gives food to a fasting person to break his fast is equivalent to the reward of the fasting person, without that detracting from the reward of the fasting person in the slightest.

Finally, Allah (may He be exalted) has enjoined a special charity to be given at the end of Ramadhan. This is called Zakaat al-Fitr, by means of which the fasting person offers expiation for any idle or obscene speech he may have uttered during his fast; it is also a means of feeding and helping the poor. It is one of the means which make people feel the unity, cohesion and mutual compassion of the Muslim community.

Allah (may He be exalted) has also enjoined that those who have fasted should offer the Eid prayer, as a conclusion to these good deeds that they have done during Ramadhan, and as a way of bringing them together to express their joy and gratitude towards the Lord and Creator of the heavens and earth.

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Perfect Ramadan, Perfect

Marriage!Dearest readers, Happy Ramadan! I am so happy to meet with you again during this special time. Ramadan is the month of spirituality, and the month of family and gatherings. Ramadan is all about bonding and caring, bonding with God, our families, our loved ones, and ourselves.

For me, Ramadan is the month of hope. I’m sure we can agree that this month has a special feeling to it. For many ladies, Ramadan carries very high expectations. Many of you may be hoping, wishing, and even awaiting the fairytale Ramadan experience. I know. You expect to break your fast with a magically transformed husband who bonds and chats with his wife at the futoor table. You expect him to be so charming and sweet the entire time, listening and attentive, and definitely not fixated on his cell phone. A picture perfect Ramadan.

Stop. Reality check. Picture perfect is far away for couples who have not seriously and effectively worked on their marriage. Additionally, the need for perfection limits our ability to enjoy ourselves and live in the moment. This need for a picture perfect

setting and the stress surrounding this image can cause Ramadan to become a disaster.

Please allow me to provide you with a few tips related to communicating and bonding effectively this Ramadan.

Ramadan Guidelines for Speaking with your Husbands:

1. Keep it Realistic.Let’s keep things in realistic perspective. This month, for some if not many, is the only month where husbands and wives eat at the same table at the same time with their kids and enjoy a meal. Here we start with a bump in the road. If you and your husband never have a meal together during the remaining months, how realistic is it to expect your husband to sit at a table with you comfortably and have a civilized conversation? Not very. So, what do you do? Start small. Maybe talk about how yummy the rice is or pass the Vimto, rather than, how was your day or the problems surrounding your day.

2. Choose the Correct Time to Chat. Remember, fasting can be exhausting. For those of you who have husbands who work all day, please understand that catching them the second they enter the door to grill them with questions is a big no-no. So, imagine this with the added variable of fasting! No way. Men come home with very high stress levels from work, especially with the traffic, hot weather, and now fasting is added to the mix. Please allow him to detox. If he wants to take an afternoon nap, let him. The best time to discuss any issue is after futoor, around coffee time or later at night when he’s energized and well rested. Remember to choose the best time to chat. There really is no need to create an unnecessary argument and tension just because you chose an incorrect time.

3. Is He A Smoker? Proceed with Caution! Ah, the smoker. Many smokers have a rough time during Ramadan. You see them at the workplace hiding in their offices, avoiding human contact. You see them on edge with friends and family. So ladies, if your husband is a smoker, you have been warned. Please proceed with caution. Please understand what

they are going through and please do not take their actions personally. Give them their space and try to avoid any unneeded conversations during the fasting periods.

4. Topics to Discuss Should Be Pre-Screened.Many topics of conversation may cross your mind throughout this Holy month. The question that I would like you to consider is: “Do I have to deal with this issue right now? Can it wait? Is this the best way and the best time to approach this issue?” Sometimes, when we become comfortable with people around us, we forget that they have their own issues and they have their own preferences. It is to your advantage to plan ahead in order to get the desired results be it financial or otherwise. Think before you speak, especially during this month.

5. No Nagging.Oh, the nagging. Ladies, this is a big one and I know you have been guilty of this at one point or another. Did you know that in the US judges give husbands, who kill their wives, a reduced sentence when they hear that the wife is a nag? I’m serious! So, let’s take a moment to define nagging. To a man, nagging is anything that entails repeating a request or complaint more than once in a 7 day span. So, if you are doing this, be aware that during Ramadan this will not fly. If you need something, ask at the right time, the right way, without an ultimatum and definitely without a command. If something is an emergency or needs to be done immediately, request sweetly, correctly, and concisely. The more drama surrounding the issue the higher the stress levels will be, and the less the probability that it will be dealt with positively.

Dearest readers, I hope these few tips clarify some important issues that may arise during this special month. Remember to keep expectations at a reasonable level and translate correctly. If you are having difficulties, I urge you to take effective action to remedy an imperfect situation. Try. Work on your marriage. There is hope. If you have any questions, I invite you to connect with me via social media or by email. Have an amazing Ramadan and taqabal Allah!

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أعاده المبارك، رمضان شهر في أخرى مرة معكم ألتقي أن يسعدني هو رمضان شهر البركات. و بالخير المسلمين جميع على و علينا الله التواصل و الترابط شهر هو أيضا و الله، إلى التقرب و العبادة شهر

األسري.

قضاء لكيفية المثالية الصورة لديهن ممن النساء من الكثير هناك و تعتقد منهن واحدة فكل الشهر. هذا خالل أزواجهم مع رمضان شهر الرمضانية. األزياء و هي تتحلى في لها أجمل صورة بأنها ستكون في زوجها. مع محبة و بمودة األحاديث تتجاذب هي و نفسها تتخيل و لكن و اإلفطار. مائدة حول تثرثر و تضحك هي و نفسها ترى و و واقعية، غير هي فكرك في ترسمينها قد التي اآلمال هذه لألسف بخصوص مخيلتك في وضعتيها التي فاآلمال تحقيقها. الصعب من الذي الواقع مع تتوافق ال اإلفطار مائدة حول زوجك مع الودية األحاديث بصلة تمت ال توقعاتك أن بما و السنة. أشهر باقي خالل تعيشينه بالتعاسة بالشعور لنفسك ستتسببين أنك هي فالنتيجة الواقع ألرض

السنة. شهور أجمل في الحزن و

أن يفضل التي األمور بعض هناك هنيئا، إفطارا تناول لضمان و في زوجك مع المناقشة و باألحاديث لالرتقاء االعتبار بعين تأخذينها

كاآلتي:- هي و رمضان، شهر

واقعية كوني - 1فقد رمضان. شهر في بمثالية الحياة موضوع حول بعقالنية فكري فيه يتناول الذي السنة خالل الوحيد الوقت هو رمضان شهر يكون حول فيه تجتمعون الذي و األبناء، مع و معك اإلفطار وجبة الزوج بينكم. اإلحتدام و اإلحتكاك و التعارف بداية تظهر هنا و األكل. طاولة تتوقعي فال السنة، طوال الغداء على زوجك مع تجلسين ال أنك فبما و بالمحبة مملوء بأسلوب معه الحديث تتجاذبي و تنسجمي ان

رمضان. شهر في اإلفطار مائدة على المودة

هذا في األسري الترابط يخص بما توقعاتك من تقللي بأن فأنصحك فابتعدي اإلفطار. أثناء أحاديثك في واقعية تكوني أن عليك و الشهر. و تفكيرك. تشغل التي األساسية األمور في زوجك مع الحديث عن هذه ذوق أو الطبق، هذا أكل جرب بقول مثال معه أحاديثك ابدئي يومك كان كيف سؤاله من بدال ذلك و الفيمتو، شربت ناولني أو الكبة، من غيره و مخاوف و تمنيات و طلبات لديك بأن قولك أو بالعمل؟

الهامة. األمور

للمحادثة المناسب الوقت اختاري – 2تستنزف هي و علينا. الله كلفها التي الشاقة الفرائض من الصيام ازدحام من أصال يعاني الذي و بوظيفة، يعمل الذي الزوج طاقة عند زوجك تسألي بأن المناسب من فليس الجو. حرارة و الشوارع أو همومك له تشتكين أو يومك؟ قضيت كيف البيت باب من دخوله في زوجك مع للحديث فاختيارك األمور. ببعض القيام منه تطلبيين

ذلك. عن غنى في أنت و األمور، تعقيد إلى يؤدي مناسب غير وقت

هنيئا إفطارا

حتي الوقت بعض إعطائه و زوجك مع محادثتك بتأجيل فأنصحك تناول فترة هي الزوج مع للمحادثة األوقات أفضل من و ينام. أو يرتاح مرتاح. وضع في يكون عندما وقت في أو اإلفطار بعد القهوة و الشاي

المدخن زوجك مع بحذر تعاملي – 3

نفسه يجاهد فهو المدخنين. من زوجك كان إذا عونك في الله كان أخذ منك فأرجو المسلمين. باقي يتكلفه ما أضعاف الشهر هذا في لتتجنبي ذلك و رمضان، شهر في معه محادثتك في الحذر و الحيطة تعطيه أن لك نصيحتي و له. تسببينها قد نفسية ضغوطات أي موضوع أي في معه الحديث تتجنبي أن و بنفسه، ليختلي مساحة

رمضان. شهر ينتهي أن إلى ضروري غير

فيها تتحدثي أن قبل المواضيع راجعي – 4

شهر خالل بفكرك تمر قد التي الهواجس و اإلمور من الكثير هناك لزوجك، العصبية و التوتر تسبب قد المواضيع هذه بعض و رمضان.

التالية:- باألسئلة نفسك محادثة فعليك

هذه تأجيل يمكن هل المواضيع؟ هذه مع أتعامل أن الضروري من هل مناسبة؟ الموضوع عرض في أسلوبي و طريقتي هل المواضيع؟

بالمحادثة تبدئي أن قبل زوجك حالة و بظروف بالتفكير فأنصحك موضوع. أي في معه

الطلب في التذمر و التكرار و اإللحاح عدم – 5

هي و الكويتية. باللهجة « الحنة « تسمى التذمر و التكرار و اإللحاح بأن تعلمين هل الزوج. حياة صفو تكدر التي األمور أهم من تعتبر يقتل الذي الزوج على بالعقوبة الحكم يخفف أمريكا في القاضي هذا يزداد و الحنة. من بشدة ينزعج بطبيعته فالرجل النكدية. زوجته فعليك ما شيء طلب من بد ال كان فإن رمضان. شهر في لديه الشعور

األوامر. إصدار دون المناسب األسلوب و الوقت اختيار

القراء أعزائي

يخص بما الهامة األمور بعض لكم وضحت قد أكون أن أتمنى بأن أحسستم فإذا الفضيل. الشهر هذا في أزواجكم مع عالقاتكم به ترغبون الذي بالمستوى يكن لم رمصان شهر خالل األسري ترابطكم هناك فدائما جدية، بطريقة زواجكم تحسين تحاولوا بأن فأنصحكم في صعوبة أية لديكم كانت وإن المثالي. للزواج تصلوا أن في أمل التواصل قنوات عبر معي بتواصلكم أرحب فأنا أزواجكم مع التعامل

شهيا. إفطارا و مقبوال صياما لكم أتمنى اإلجتماعي.

مع شريك العمر

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Phill Wright@pvcapital

@Creating_Chaos

During a recent project in Kuwait, I was impressed and astounded by the fitness industry in Kuwait.

It was fantastic to see such enthusiasm for the industry with lots of gyms, sports clubs and other health and fitness services being available yet I was taken back by one thing in particular. It seemed that many so called ‘fitness instructors’ working in gyms weren’t actually qualified and were typically people with a passion for exercise and a bit of gym experience, perhaps they’d lifted some weights a few times. Now, in many ways, this is the perfect route into the industry but it’s so important for instructors to be fully qualified.

Running a UK based training company in the fitness industry; I know how important it is for fitness clubs and businesses to ensure that their staffs are properly trained. Not only is it a legal requirement in the UK, it ensures:

• That clubs are being represented professionally by their staff and that staff have the knowledge, competency and confidence to do their jobs with excellence• That all communications to members and clients are delivered with consistency. It can be highly confusing for members to receive conflicting information from different instructors which would almost certainly reflect badly on the organization• That staff have the base knowledge to be able to adapt, learn and take on other specialist areas that can help the club stay innovative and fresh in a fast paced industry• That staff, when undergoing regular training are up to date with the latest training methods, industry trends and research• Staff develops excellent communication skills to help them excite and motivate clients improving results of members. This skill set is probably one of the most important when it comes to supporting gym members or personal training clients, the ability to listen, coach and guide

Having spent 10 days out in Kuwait, I had the pleasure of training up a team of Personal Trainers who, within just a few short of time were fully booked up and already seeing great results with clients and there is huge growth already happening. On a tight marketing budget, this has all been down to good training and solid structure within a delivery model. Not only were we able to provide training and qualifications to the fitness team, we were able to work with the organization to develop a training model so that, irrespective of the instructor, the style of training and structure behind it was uniform and consistent.

In a fast emerging market, it’s the perfect time to establish a strong development strategy for staff so that businesses in the health and fitness sector are not only able to compete but truly stand out above their competition.

Training thePersonalTrainer

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Redesign Your

Home & YourHeart

With the arrival of the holy month of Rama-dan— arguably one of the busiest as well as the most spiritually satisfying months of the year—we not only look forward to welcom-ing important guests but also take time to enjoy the company of our loved ones with the routine gatherings that we conduct at home. This is one period where we host most of our get-togethers be it for family, friends, or even acquaintances. Ramadan is a time of joy & celebration. It is a time to share with your nearest and dearest. During this auspicious occasion a redesign, a renovation, or even a simple rearrangement can not only make the coming days more exciting but can also give a feeling of real comfort.

Redesigning your entire home during Rama-dan might be a natural thing for some, but for people who are budget conscious it’s usu-ally best to stick to a nice rearrangement of the original layout. Either way the ultimate goal is to have your homes prepared for Ra-madan wherein they radiate peace, serenity, and comfort to both dwellers and visitors. Kuwait’s most restyled interiors in the month of Ramadan are the Dewaniyas, living rooms, and the dining rooms. These are usually sites to many reunions, social events, and private gatherings. You can even restyle your bed-rooms to make them seem more relaxing and soothing and to make you feel even more at ease and at home. After all, we’ve all waited patiently in our rooms for the iftar cannon to sound! The best way to approach such rear-rangements is by combining colors that are synergized in both color-forming elements and in fillers. With the right blend of colors, the room will look good while giving a touch of beauty that makes you feel at home—don’t be surprised if you find yourself linger-ing around a little longer. Below are a few tips that can help you start re-imagining your rooms for Ramadan:

1. If you’re redesigning, try to incorporate more Islamic or geometric designs in the space.

2. This season’s favorite colors are Gold, Red, Blue, Mustard, and Navy Blue colors. Try to exploit these combinations to suit your style & personality, while still staying on trend.

3. For those who want to give a new look with-out changing the sofas or the existing furni-ture, you can augment the feel of your space by changing the upholstery or by organizing more of cushions or pillows. You can even in-clude a new throw to match that of the exist-ing sofa and give it a slightly new look.

4. Redecorate the space by inserting a few up-holstered puffs. This will not cram the space with unnecessary furniture whenever parties are scheduled for the night.

5. If you want to accommodate more seating you can remove the centre table or coffee table and try to position your console to one corner of the room. This way, the sweets can still be available and allow seating space in the room.

6. Another idea is to replace the centre table with side tables and scatter them around the seating area.

7. If you have an unused space, consider us-ing it for an Arabic seating scheme of having large floor cushions in the corner.

8. Lanterns are central to conveying the warm Ramadan spirit. Reestablish the Ramadan mood by including more of the ‘Fanous’ or Ar-abic style lanterns at the entrance, in corners, or as a table center piece.

The holy month of Ramadan is a time for contemplation and specifically for deep in-ner reflection. It is a time for devotion and for self control. However, the critical aspect is whether our hearts are tuned to it and to ask ourselves if an exterior change brings an interior change as well. It is important that if one wants to decorate their house, it should be with good deeds in this holy month, and we should adorn our hearts with the unseen decorations which none can see except Al-lah. Let us decorate our souls with the good qualities of Salah (prayers) and with plenty of Zakat (remembrance of Allah). How about we color your days with lots of recitation of the Holy Qura’an? We should always remember that actions speak louder than words, so if you want to make the world beautiful what a better way than by starting at home.

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الصغيرة المساحة هذه لنا صغيرة وتمدنا وتدفعنا يومنا تبهج الله جميل آخر صباح لي بالقوة كله ويومكم صباحكم يجعل ان تنسى وال شاءالله ان خير

... دالل بي حياتك تعيش

ديكور تتصور ان الممكن من زيارتك خالل من الخاص صالونك البحث او الصالونات لي السابقة ديكورات صور عن اإلنترنت في اختيارك عملية وتسهل الصالونات خالل من أكثر الصورة وتوضح ان ستجد اإلنترنت في بحثك ال مبتكرة و متعدد الخيارات من ونقتبس نستوحي ان يمنع فضاء في للجميع مطروحة أفكار اإلنترنت تطبقها وتضيف عليها ما مشروع أمر ذوقك لي مناسب تراه الفضاء روعة نرى وهنا وشائع بمشاركة لنا يسمح الذي المفتوح ال وأيضًا البحث سهولة و األفكار لها سيتي ذا مجلة ان ننسي ونطرح نبحث أيضًا معكم نصيب ان واثقين معكم و لكم األفكار طرح و والمشاركة التعاون روح هي االنانية عن بعيد االفكار الي نسعي والتقدم االبتكار باب هنا الجوانب جميع في االفضل وتعاون حب بكل مستفيد الكل من لمسته ما هذا التفاؤل بروح العائلة هذه لي انضمامي خالل سيتي ذا مجلة السعيدة الكويتية هي بمصداقية للجميع الداعمة ... الباب المفتوح بكل حب للجميع ممتع سعيد وقت قضاء متمنين

الخاصة. مملكتكم في

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By Abkhat Al-Roumi

theVILLAالمسؤوليات وكثرة وانشغالنا للحياة السريع والرتم الزمن تطور مع مشوار وبعد وطريقته احتياجه حسب كل انفسنا ندلل ان نحتاج تركن المنزل الي وصولك لحظة من اروع يوجد ال وجهد طويل يوم بسعادة منزلك باب وتفتح المنزل خارج سيارتك مع يومك مسئوليات بسالم الوطن ارض الي الطائرة وصول لحظة شعور لي مشابه شعور هو

... طويلة رحلة بعد

تحب من مع والتواجد واالستجمام الراحة مكان الخاص بيتك هو في الخاص صالونك وتوفر نفسك لي داللك في تفرط ان فكرت هل واآلن الوقت بنفس والخصوصية الراحة لك يوفر المنزلي الصالون المنزل التي الصغيرة المشاريع من الكثير هناك الصغيرة المشاريع ثورة مع اختيار لي أمامك مفتوحة والخيارات ومتنوعة المنزلية الخدمات توفر المساج الي تجميلية خدمات من لها تحتاج التي المنزلية الخدمة تحتار ان بدون الخاص المنزلي صالونك توفر ان عليك إذن يتبعة وما يجب خطوات هناك باحتراف منزلية خدمات لك يقدم من يوجد الن اذا سهلة وهي الخاص صالونك توفير لي تسعي كنت اذا اتباعها

بالترتيب الخطوات اتبعت

الصالون غرفة تكون ان األفضل من ... الصالون غرفة حدد : أوال وال الثاني او األول الدور في او السرداب في تكون وان بحمام ملحقة الخصوصية عن بعيد األرضي الدور الغالب في الن األرضي بالدور نفكر المرادة المساحة تحديد علي القادر الوحيد انت المساحة لي وبالنسبة كبيرة او متوسطة او صغيرة غرفة تكفيك اذا لك مناسب تراه ما حسب

. لك مناسب تراه ما علي باألختيار الحرية لك

تجهيز يخص ما كل بتوفير المتعهدة المحالت الي اتجهه : ثانيا الشعر غسيل لي بكرسي ملحقة مغسلة (( كالتالي واختار الصالونات وهي تسريحة ، قدم حوض مع كرسي ، تكفي واحدة مغسلة واعتقد األخري الصالون وعدة ، للمساج سرير ، مريح وكرسي مرآه عن عبارة

)) وغيرة األظافر وأدوات سشوار من احتياجك حسب

يسهل التجهيز قطع اخيار أساس علي الن جداً مهمه الثانية الخطوة تكون وغيرة المغسلة لوضع والقياسات وراحة بحرية الصالون أعداد المغاسل تمديدات تحديد المقاول علي وتسهل ومنظمة دقيقة لذلك منه البد أمر الحوائط من والجزء األرضية تكسير الن والكهرباء المرادة األماكن حدد وبعدها أوال الشراء علي حريص تكون ان يجب والتركيب التمديات في محترف شخص مع تتعامل ان علي واحرص

ذلك بعد

صالوني الخاصتفوت ال واالسترخاء المساج يحب ال منا من للمساج خاص ركن : ثالثا الخاص المساج سرير علي واحصل للمساج خاصة مساحة توفير فرصة ( نسميه ما او المساج ركن يفصل بسيط متحرك حاجز وأضف بك المساج زيوت افضل بشراء استمتع وبعدها الغرفة باقي عن ) بارتشن لي توجهنا بعد دائمًا وخصوصية براحة واستخدمها بك الخاص بعد اللحظة نفس في البيت في نكون ان نتمنى المساج صالونات الي وصولك و المنزل يكون ذهنك في ماهو كل والراحة االسترخاء

واستمتع ببساطة حلمك حقق المنزل

... الخاص صالونك ديكور

اختيارك في وسهل عملي كن الراحة البساطة في بالديكور تحتار ال خيارك الوقت بنفس وفخم وأنيق بسيط صالونك يكون ان ممكن يوجد ) الخشب ألواح ( الباركية عشاق من كنت وإذا السيراميك لالرضية اختيارك األرضية لون أما متعدده بألوان للباركية مشابه سيراميك حوائط المعتادة اللعبة وهي األرضية لون يحدد الذي هو للحوائط من او داكنة أرضية اللون فاتحة حوائط فاتحة أرضية اللون داكنة األثاث قطع كانت اذا أيضًا والحوائط فاتحة األرضية تكون ان الممكن الحوائط لي باختيارك دور لها المختارة القطع وأيضًا داكنه المختارة رونق له الحوائط ورق دائمًا هو للحوائط واألخير األول وعشقي واألرضية هو الحائط ورق هو دائمًا اختياري لي بالنسبة دافئ وانطباع خاص ال لكن الديكور من كبير جزء ويكمل الخيارات كل يسهل ما دائما االضاءة بين اجمع أيضًا مهمة االضاءة .. األصباغ الي تتجه ان يمنع و هادئ بمساج تستمتع لكي العادية واإلضاءة اليدوي التحكم ذات

. الصالون أعمال باقي لي جيدة بإضاءة أيضًا

ويكون الغرف باقي عن الغرفة تكيف تفصل ان األفضل من التكيف الخاصة استخداماتها لي وذلك فقط الغرفة هذه في خاص التحكم صغير ركن من الخاصة لمساتك تضيف ان تنسي ال . وغيرة مساج من لي الخاص تلفزيونك و المجالت وبعض صغيرة طاولة مع للجلوس لي مكملة جميلة ولوحة المكان تبهج رقيقة ورد وباقة الغرفة هذه

الصالون باقي

يوم بعد الدالل تستحق فأنت لحظة آخر لي نفسك دلل مقولة مع أنا الصالون ومشوار الوقت نفسك لي وفر والمسؤوليات العمل من عناء لك يوفر نفسك لي داللك وحرية راحة بكل الخاصة بمملكتك واستمتع مسؤوليات من يحمل ما بكل بانتظارك آخر يوم لي والحماس الطاقة مساحة نوفر ان نحتاج اننا المجتمع في المهم دورك و وواجبات

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Fine Living with Asma Al-MullaAl-Hamra Mall & Tower: Living the High-Life

One of the many great qualities Kuwait and Kuwaitis are known for is our love of fashion, luxury, and impeccable taste! We are nothing if not champion shoppers and trendsetters. Now, I know that Kuwait is graciously filled with many different malls and shopping options for all tastes, budgets, and lifestyles but, when it comes to finding luxury, exclusivity, and the pulse of the Kuwaiti soul, look no further than the stunning Al-Hamra.

Right in the very heart of Kuwait City, Al-Hamra’s distinguished towering figure is hard to miss and even harder to forget. The twisted, oddly shaped structure of Al-Hamra alongside its record-breaking height makes it immediately stand out among the surrounding buildings and streets and attracts the eye with wonder and awe at its powerful, yet highly exclusive, one-of-a-kind presence. The minute you lay your eyes on this magnificently structured, feat of architecture and creativity, you know you are in for a special experience.

Upon entering Al-Hamra this feeling of luxury meets innovative creativity only increases as your eyes will be immediately flooded with beautiful incandescent lighting, high-end marble floors, and luxurious touches surrounding you at every corner. Home to some of Kuwait’s and the world’s most exclusive brands and businesses, it is easy for any local fashionista to get lost in this impeccable, shopping wonderland. The collection of brands and shops which Al-Hamra holds is surely enough to satisfy any taste and will fill everyone’s closets with the best the world can offer. You honestly cannot keep your hands off all these beautiful, world-class products! Plus, the sheer surrounding ambiance of exclusivity and prestige that Al-Hamra puts you in is definitely a recipe for any and all shoppers to live the high life at its very best!

Once you’re done with your glamorous shopping spree or if you just need a quick break to regroup, Al-Hamra Mall also houses a number of decadent, trendy coffee shops and restaurants to round out your shopping experience. You will be sure to find a classy locale for some calming alone time, amazing food, or some pleasant conversation with your fellow shopping buddies!

If you’re not in a shopping mood (yes, those happen sometimes), you can always relax and grab one of the many box office hits in Al-Hamra’s equally stunning and luxorious Grand Cinema movie theater. If you’re looking for some totally Zen, quiet, alone time then Al-Hamra has you covered there as well! Your one-stop to tranquility and relaxation is located right in Al-Hamra Thermae—a luxury health club and spa with a variety of services and packages that will immediately lift your spirits and re-energize you when you need it most!

With all these numerous reasons to shop, eat, relax, and enjoy the high life to the fullest, Al-Hamra is definitely my choice for unparalleled luxury and is truly the peak example of Kuwait’s marvelous ability to combine art, convenience, style, and endless prestige into one beautiful, unforgettable, unique place.

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Photographer: Khadeija Al-Shimmiri

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كان مؤخراً يسمونها ما حسب الوطنيه التربيه او االجتماعيات حصة في االجتماعيات احب كنت اني وبما الدروس اهم من الكويت بوابات درس البوابات ونشوف حمد المصور زميلي مع وأتجول اروح اني متعة فلقيت الكويت بوابات عن عددنا يكون ان اقتراحه كان وهذا الطبيعة على

القديمه.

التاسع الكويت حاكم الصباح المبارك سالم الشيخ له المغفور عهد في يعتبر واهو السور ببناء األمر تم التسعين العام من العشرينيات وفي الشهيرة حمض معركة بعد خصوصا الكويت لحماية وذلك الثالث البناء

الكويت. اهل من وايد ضحيتها راح اللي

كانو برمضان حتى , قباله اللي الجهة في السور يبني كان فريج كل وقت لين نفطيه( )مصابيح سراجات على الفطور بعد البناي يكملون

. السحور

ظهر على ينقلونها وكانو والجص واللبن الطين البناي في استخدمو , البعارين ظهر على الماي ينقلون بعد وكانو السور مكان لين الحمير . واهلها الكويت حماية عشان كله اشهر 3 لمدة نهار ليل واشتغلو تعبو

دروازة : اهما دروازات اربع من مكون كان السور دروازة )نايف(، الشامية دروازة الجهراء،

بنيد ودروازة )الشعب(، البريعصي خمس للسور وكان القار،

بين موزعه ابراج هذا بعد ، هاألبراج خامسه دروازه بنو

دروازه اسمها قبال المقصب

بس الوطيه منطقة هالدروازه طبعا بعدين هدمها تم السور في كان .

البنادق فوهات منها تطلع صغيره فتحات اهي والمزاغيل "مزاغيل" من مفروزين كانو والحرس , السور يحمون واقفين اللي الحرس عشان

الوقت. ذاك في األميري الحرس

وحده ويخلون بوابات الثالث تتسكر كانت الليل في منها. يدخل يبي اللي عشان مفتوحه اللي بس المواطنين تزايد تغطي اكبر لمساحات الكويت واحتياج التطور مع لكن كجزء البوابات على واإلبقاء 1957 فبراير 4 في السور ازالة الحكومه قررت . الوقت ذاك في الكويتيين وتعب لصمود ومثال الكويتي التاريخ من

لكن لألسف ويحزني اني اقول هالشي 3 بوابات من األربع اللي موجودين اللي موجوده فيها، الزباله انصدمت في كمية كانت مهمله ومو نظيفه يبنونها عشان يسهرون كانو شلون اجدادنا اذكر اني بالخاطر يحز كانو اللي الحرس غرف عن غير هذا حاالتها، اسوء في اهي والحين

مفتوحه ، الخطر من الكويت لحراسة فيها بدون يسهرون الحين فيها. يتم ممكن شنو اعلم والله رقابه

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OLD IS GOLDOLD IS GOLD

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They Live Where They Love

In many ways, Dr. Tarek Abdul Tawab is a product of Kuwait. Raised here since early childhood and now living here with his loving family and children, Dr. Tarek is an accomplished, highly successful Orthopedic Surgery Consultant and an esteemed professional in his field. He now works at the New Mowasat Hospital and runs his own clinic—Tarek Abdul Tawab Clinic—which boasts of an impressive reputation of great patient care. He is a man of great talents which exceed beyond medicine and into the world of photography. Many of these realized dreams and ambitions are due, in great part, to Dr. Tarek’s life in Kuwait and the opportunities Kuwait has given him to be the inspiring individual he is today.

Where are you from?I am an Egyptian.

When did you come to Kuwait?My parents moved to Kuwait in the late fifties, so I have enjoyed a Ku-waiti upbringing since my first smile up until I finished high school. At that point I moved to join the Faculty of Medicine in Cairo, and several years later I moved to England for my specialization. Now, here I am after 25 years returning to Kuwait.

What do you do?

I am an Orthopedic Surgery Consultant with a specialty in Arthroscop-ic Keyhole surgeries of the joints and sports injuries.

Why did you choose Kuwait as your home?Kuwait was luckily chosen for me being a second generation expat. However, I had to take the decision to return to Kuwait after many long years of leaving because of the particular charm of this dear place.

What do you love most about Kuwait?To me, Kuwait is my childhood in every sense of the word. It is also a wonderful place to raise a family and enjoy a safe, comfortable and stable lifestyle. I honestly count my blessings whenever I watch the turmoil occurring everywhere around us while we go on with our lives in Kuwait’s blessed, peaceful atmosphere.

What do you think of the Kuwaiti lifestyle and culture?The Kuwaiti life style is a part of the Arabic Islamic culture, so this is

where we feel comfortable raising our children and observing our tra-ditions. When you are an expat like me you really feel the joy of having roots in two places that are fed with the same cultural morals. You enjoy the richness of the place without feeling homesick.

How much of an impact has Kuwait had on your life?There is no denying that I am a product of what my childhood in Ku-wait is. I was brought up by my hardworking, generous father, who was honestly a supporting father-figure to all those who knew him. To realize myself as a successful hard working doctor with a wonderful and supporting family must be the fruit of my life in Kuwait.

What have you gained from Kuwait and given Kuwait?Kuwait now gives me a wonderful, stable upbringing for both my chil-dren and I. In Kuwait, I have seen my successful career moving forward and I am trying my best to repay this in my own practice by creating an honest, sympathetic environment for all my patients. That is, after all, my share to give in this community.

What does Kuwait mean to you on a personal level?I personally believe that Kuwait has shaped me in a way that made it almost impossible for me to live anywhere else. Kuwait is my home in so many different ways.

What words would you like to say to Kuwait if you could?I don’t know how someone can put his feelings of true love and devo-tion into words. These feelings are beyond words. A country where I spent most of my life and raising my kids in is my home, and I love my home. I love Kuwait!

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Photographer: Abdulrhman Al-Yousef

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What is the defining value behind the service and quality of Al-Salhiyah Clinic?Each guest that enters Salhiyah Clinic, be it a patient or visitor, has the right to receive professional, efficient, ethical, and quality services from us.

How does Al-Salhiyah Clinic stand out among other clinics in Kuwait?The first impression most guests get about Salhiyah Clinic is that it does not feel like a clinic but rather a sanctuary—a cozy atmosphere that indulges the senses and makes you feel at home. Salhiya Clinic sets an example of refined prestigious design and unparalleled medical services, thus making it the finest boutique Clinic in the area.

What is the range of medical services that Al-Salhiya Clinic provides?We provide a full range of dental care, dermatology & skin care, as well as family medicine.

Tell us about your medical staff. How does your team of doctors and licensed professionals distinguish itself?Our staff is highly experienced in what they do and our core mission is to make our guest “feel at home” at all times. At Salhiyah Clinic,

the staff takes great pride in creating a rapport and trust with their patients. The common view point shared by the staff is to treat our patients in exactly the same way as they themselves would want to be treated.

Is there a specific atmosphere or ambiance you aim to achieve for your patients?From the moment one enters, it’s very apparent how different Salhiyah Clinic is. Instead of a clinical appearance, it has a warm cozy atmosphere. People normally feel nostalgic from all the Kuwaiti antiques, as well as all the memorabilia hanging on the walls. Most guests are usually delighted to walk around and be visually stimulated by their surroundings. Often, the topic of interest is how the old artifacts have been combined with the futuristic aspects of technology. Staff and guests alike really love this contrast. The goal is make sure the guests experience as pleasurable an experience as possible, so creating a comfortable and non-evasive environment plays a key role. It often happens that guests linger around for a while after their services just to enjoy the antiques, the pictures, and the generally calming ambiance.

In your opinion, what are the elements that make for a great medical experience?A welcoming ambiance throughout the clinic which is conducive to

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wellbeing; thoughtfully designed services to meet patients’ needs across all age group and health conditions; a team of highly-qualified specialist physicians and nurses with a wealth of experience to administer therapeutic services and treatments; and attention to detail.

What inspires Al-Salhiya Clinic to grow and enhance itself further?The breakthrough in medical sciences, health and wellness has exploded in recent years. These are the most exciting times within the medical field as new aesthetic and prosthodontic methods keep pushing boundaries all the time. As the science grows, so too will Salhiyah Clinic. Ultimately, we always want to provide the latest medical procedures as well as first class service to our guests.

Do you have any special campaigns or exclusive services on the horizion?Salhiyah Clinic is the perfect place to seek integrated treatments. We encourage people to come in and let us create a healthcare plan around their needs so that they not only feel great, but look great too! Our special campaign centers around weight loss, general checkup, anti-aging treatments and cosmetic dentistry.

What are your larger goals and visions for Al-Salhiya Clinic in the future?

The larger vision at Salhiyah Clinic is to be a key contributor towards the community in and around Kuwait City. To be there consistently and efficiently in all that we do—ensuring our patients can depend on us and grow with us.

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The Bliss oF GivingLuluwa Al-Khataf

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Where do I start? How do I begin to tell this story? How can I compel my tongue to re-tell the tales of barren live, of children running bare-footed on hard, hot ground in 40 degree summers? Yes, this is Djibouti—an African land that strongly resembles Kuwait in time, heat, and timezone. But Djibouti is poverty stricken. Djibouti is forgotten. Djibouti is devoid of all life and vitality but for the seas that surround it! I first went to Djibouti to take part in humanitarian aid projects, which were a great love of mine. I had been keen on joining such a humanitarian effort outside of Kuwait for some time now because I was already an active member of Kuwait's local humanitarian and social awareness communities, and I was interested in expanding my humanitarian outreach globally. Finally, after two years God granted me the good fortune of taking this dream trip with Mercy International and with the Kuwaiti Medical Student Association who organized all the journey details.

It wouldn’t be an overstatement to say that, in this small country, I saw overwhelming wonders. An entire population living under the poverty line, in unstable houses made of rocks and stones, without even a drop of cement to keep it together. Upon entering these houses the interior is as suffocating and hot as a boiler oven—I could only wonder how these people can manage to live and sleep in these structures knowing that the roof could collapse upon them at any moment. I wondered how they could sleep at night in pitch darkness without a single source of light—relying only on the casting moonlight to guide their paths. I wondered how they could travel to the further city areas for food and water without cars, bicycles, or transportation—only feet clothed in old, worn, ripped slippers to carry them.

The children in Djibouti smiled at all times, their smiles only widening and growing whenever I would give them some humble sweets. They would all lovingly embrace me as a sign of gratitude. I saw the Djibouti children and I thought of how our children behave on Gergi'an and how they are only satisfied with the most expensive and upscale brands of sweets and chocolate. At that point, only one thought came to mind: Al-Hamdu-li-Allah... Thank you, God, for bestowing such bounties on us and may they last for us and multiply at your will. For Kuwait is a land of good; a land of giving; and a land of love. Kuwait is the land which selflessly gives without ever asking in return. From our youngest to our oldest, we are born with this sense of kindness and generosity towards all others. So, in Ramadan—the holiest, most cherished month of all—don't forget to give. Don't forget to donate and cut down on food. Don't forget to teach your children patience and contentment and teach them not to play with their food. Don't forget to teach them to love to give. We are all blessed with beautiful lives so why not make them even more beautiful for the orphaned, the wounded, and the desperately needy? In doing so, may Allah keep us all safe and prosper in the bounties of Kuwait and Islam inshallah.

"This is Djibouti."

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العطاء نعيم لولوه الخطاف

اطفال .… قاحلة ….حياة انطق وكيف .… اسرد وكيف .… ابدأ كيف جيبوتي انها نعم .… االربعين تفوق حرارة ….درجة القدمين حفاة . والوقت والحرارة بالحجم الكويت تشابهه التي افريقيا بالد احدى مظهر به ليس قاحل بلد المنسي فجيبوتي الفقير البلد جيبوتي الكبير لحبي جيبوتي الى فذهبت ! البحر اال الحياة مظاهر من متطوعة باالساس النني الكويت خارج وخصوصا االنسانية للالعمال التطوعية االنشطة و العام النفع جمعيات من بالكثير الكويت بدولتي الله حقق وبالفعل الكويت خارج انسانية برحلة اخرج ان فتمنيت و العالمية الرحمة لجنة مع ذهبت هذا حلمي من سنتين بعد مرادي المنظمة الرحلة هذه بعمل قاموا اللذين الكويتية الطب طلبة رابطة جدا عالية لديهم الفقر فدرجة الصغير البلد بهذا العجائب .فرأيت االحجار من مصنوعة غالبيتها التي بيوتهم بأنفسنا ورأينا وذهبنا تشعر بيوتهم في تدخل وعندما ! شئ اي او اسمنت بدون حتى هنا يعيشون كيف نفسك مع فتفكر االفران كحرارة عالية بحرارة كيف وايضا مثبتة غير النها االحجار تسقط ان لحظة بأي وممكن ضوء اال بها ترى التكاد بظلمة اناره او مصباح اي بدون ليال ينامون وال سيارات غير من والشرب لالكل المدينة الى يذهبون وكيف القمر المتشققة بالنعال فقط مريحة احذية بدون و باالقدام فقط دراجات كل في يبتسمون اللذين .واطفالهم اليومي مشوارهم يكملون يحضنوني واراهم الحلويات اعطيهم عندما اكثر ويبتسمون وقت شي اي يعجبهم ال القرقيعان بيوم واطفالنا حلوى بمجرد ويفرحون قارنت فعندما والشكوالتة الحلويات من الفاخر النوع يعجبهم فقط الخير بلد الننا لنا ادمها ويارب النعمة على الحمدالله واحد شي قلت من فسبحان تأخذ…. وال تعطي دوما التي المحبه كويت العطاء بلد رمضان شهر الخير .فبشهر اظفارنا نعومة منذ العطاء حب بنا زرع وتنصحون بالطعام وتقتصدوا وتزكوا تتبرعوا ان تنسوا ال المبارك العطاء حب وتعليمهم بالطعام اللعب والصبر وعدم بالتريث ابنائكم اجمل بحياة فبادروا جميلة تكون بأن اقرب االن .فالحياة والصدقات

واالسالم الكويت بعز ودمتم وجريح …. ويتيم فقير لكل @lulualkhataf

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Gummy Smile / Excessive Gum Appearance.A great smile can make all the difference when you want to look your best. It reflects confidence, a vibrant personality, and also speaks to the credibility of a person's character. Therefore a great appearance of anterior teeth with a healthy gum contouring can potentially have a significant psychological and emotional impact on the individual.It is possible that during normal growth and development too much gum tissue forms around the teeth. A gummy smile is apparent when the gum line appears to be creeping down over the teeth, making them appear shorter.

Causes of a Gummy Smile:Three major etiologies: -Delayed tooth eruption.-Hyperactivity of the facial muscle that controls the movement of the upper lip causing it to rise up higher than normal. -Vertical excess in jawbone growth.

Treatment of a Gummy Smile:Different options are available depending on the severity of the case:-Laser therapy.-Plastic/orthognatic surgery: surgical lip and/or jawbone reposition-ing.-Orthodontics: braces to move teeth into more suitable positions.-Esthetic crown lengthening: surgical sculpting of the gingival tissues and bone.

Esthetic Crown LengtheningIt is the most commonly done procedure in dental setting to treat a gummy smile. Its goal is to establish proper gingival contours while exposing the complete crown of the tooth, hence creating healthier

and attractive gum contours. During this procedure, excess gum and bone tissue is reshaped to expose more of the natural tooth. A bal-anced and brighter esthetic smile is generated which provides higher self-confidence for many patients. This procedure does not induce gum recession or future periodontal problems. In many instances, it allows practitioners adequate room to place a quality final restora-tion such as crowns, veneers or lumineers. The final outcome is longer looking teeth and a winning smile.

The American Academy of Periodontology states that the benefits of crown lengthening procedures include increased comfort and confi-dence when smiling, eating, and speaking, as well as improved gum health.

Gummy smileBefore

After

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Dr Sleiman Razzouk DDS MS PhDConsultant, periodontology and implantology.Bayan Dental Center

SmileConfidently Again!

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@NooraAlaskar

Noora Al-Askar

Eat, Enjoy, & Have a HealthyRamadan!

The holy month of Ramadan is here and, with this wonderful time of year, many temptations come with it! However, despite contrary belief, Ramadan is actually the perfect opportunity to embark on a diet. Ramadan is about the cleansing of the human soul, so why not make it a whole endeavor and put in some healthy eating as well? If you put in the effort, it is absolutely possible to maintain your health, lose weight, and still enjoy the tasty foods associated with this great month!

Fitoor:Your body has been fasting for several hours without any liquids or solids. Therefore the first thing that needs to be consumed is a food rich in energy, gentle on the stomach, and easy to digest. The ideal food would be dates.

In this case it is best to follow the Sunna of the Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) and break your fast with 3 dates.

Dates: The nutritious treasures of the East

• They are rich in minerals such as iron, zinc, potassium, calcium and magnesium. All of which are essential in restoring and replenishing electrolyte and mineral balance in your body after a fast.

• They are a high glycemic index food (GI 103). This basically means that they have an immediate boosting effect on your blood glucose levels. After fasting your blood sugars will be very low, so the high GI foods will immediately raise your blood sugar levels back to normal, re-energizing your brain and body.

Follow your dates with water to fully replenish your body’s fluid and mineral balance.

Many believe that because we are fasting we must nourish our body by eating heavy foods during Fitoor. This is belief is absolutely wrong; on the contrary it is recommended by nutrition experts and internists across the globe to eat a balanced healthy variety of foods in reasonable quantities. This is because when you are fasting your body’s basal metabolic rate (speed at which it burns calories) becomes slower than usual; so a balanced intake of food in moderate quantities is sufficient enough to keep you healthy, active and lean during Ramadan. In addition, your body has a clever way to adapt itself to fasting by activating regulatory mechanisms that will ensure efficient utilization of body fat during this month.

So the secret to maintaining or losing weight during Ramadan? Work with your basal metabolic rate, not against it! Eat more variety but less quantity.

Remember, a balanced diet will also greatly improve your blood

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cholesterol and lipid levels. It will also help prevent constipation and related digestive problems that many face, while also helping you lead a more energetic, active lifestyle.

The million dollar question is this: what can a person eat to maintain a healthy weight during Ramadan, and maybe possibly lose some too?

Your main metabolic fuel source for bodily function during fasting is mainly fat. Excellent! Therefore, your diet should be varied, small portioned but nutrient dense, and eaten systematically. Do not eat everything at one sitting; in fact having small consistent meals will trick your body into speeding up it’s metabolic rate. In addition it will help increase nutrient absorption and stabilize blood sugar levels.

During Fitoor:Break your fast with water and 3 dates as I have mentioned above. Sprinkle in half a lemon into your water to stimulate your liver into action. Limonene helps speed detoxification. Then I suggest you take a small break by praying, as this will give your GI tract time to gently process. Now, your main Fitoor meal should contain: a gentle vegetable soup such as mint and courgette, a type of complex carbohydrate such as brown rice, and a protein source such as fish.

Snacks: This is the fun part.

• Have a colorful, rich bowl of salad vegetables and greens such as kale, mint, tomatoes, and colored peppers. Add in apple cider vinegar to help cleanse your liver and good fats such as avocado oil.

• Tempting as the kubbas and sambousaks are, try to limit them to 1 or 2 pieces. Another great idea is bake them in the oven instead of deep-frying them.

• Desserts are equally tempting but there’s no need to abolish them completely. Limit your dessert to one piece or one pot a day if it is muhallabiya.

Fruit Juices:• Ramadan drinks are delicious and tempting and, if done right (such as Khoshaf), some are nutritious. However, try to limit them to one glass a day, and try as hard as you can not to have it during meal times. This will cause indigestion; instead have it either before Fitoor to break your fast, or during snack time—let’s say just before Taraweeh prayers. This way you will enjoy your drink and you’ll avoid feeling bloated at the same time.

Sihoor:Complex carbohydrates and fiber rich foods are especially important. Complex carbohydrates such as wholegrain bread, barley, oats, lentils, and brown rice will help your body release its energy slowly during the hours of fasting, thus giving you a balanced energy level. Fiber rich foods are also slowly digested and will actually help you feel fuller in lesser quantities. These are very useful to eat during sihoor.

Try to avoid eating excessive amounts of high sugar foods as these will wreck havoc on blood sugar levels, spiking them up and down. Not to mention they are heavily laden with calories and saturated fat.

Remember the key to health is moderation, try to have that balance during Ramadan and you will most definitely reap the wonderful benefits. Happy Ramadan everyone!

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الصغيرة مكتبته ملئ على حرصنا »ضاري« األول بطفلنا رزقنا أن بعد المكتبة، هذة ينقص ما هناك أن دائما نشعر كنا أننا إال األطفال. بكتب اللمسة أو الروح تفتقد األسواق في الموجودة الكتب جميع أن إذ مجتمعه صورة تعكس كتب إلى الطفل بحاجة إليماننا نظرا و الكويتية. البدأ فورا قررنا خاصة، مميزات من الكويت تتمتع لما و ثقافته، و نواقص تكملة و الفراغ سد إلى خالله من نهدف الذي و الصغير بمشروعنا

المتوفرة. األطفال كتب

تستهدف كويتية تعليمية تلوين كتب سلسلة أول نشر تم هنا من و التنموية باألنشطة غنية كتب مباشرة. إليه موجهه و الكويتي الطفل و المختلفة. التسالي من غيرها و األطفال أغاني و التلوين و كالقراءة مثل المتنوعة التثقيفية الرسائل هو الكتب هذة تحتويه ما أهم من

البيئة. و التغذية و الصحة

القيم يرسخ و يغرس ال انه حيث جدا علي عزيز كتاب رمضان عاد و بسيطة علمية بطريقة يشرح بل حسب و عليها تعودنا التي الرمضانية التغذية على تشجيعهم الى باالضافة للجسم الصيام أهمية لألطفال منه نتعلمها التي الدروس و الشهر باخالقيات االتزام اهمية و الصحية و العيد و بالقرقيعان خاصة تلوين صفحات الى باالضافة العام. طوال الفضيل. الشهر هذا تميز التي الممارسات من غيرها و األهل مع التواصل

كان ما عن تماما مختلف بالسوق نراه الذي القرقيعان ان ابدا شك ال انضافت الجديدة اللمسات و العادات من الكثير ان شك ال و أجدادنا، يقدمه بصحة جدا ضار المنتشر و المتوفر القرقيعان ان ابدا شك ال و ، عليه "اعيزت"جمعيات الذين الحالو و الكاكاو على اال يحتوي ال و األطفال ضررها مدى تثبت ابحاث و تقارير تصدر هي و العالمية األطفال صحة

لألطفال. الجسدية و النفسية الصحة على

الغذائية العادات لتحسين استغالله يمكن الذي العام الجو الى باالضافة بتطوير تساعد تربوية طرق خلق أيضا يمكن األطفال، عند السلوكية و نأكل فيه و مميز الشهر هذا كم اخبارهم مثال صحته، و الطفل ثقافة فنحن مميز الشهر هذا كم البيت. طبخ و جسمنا يفيد الذي األكل فقط المحتاج، نساعد ألننا مميز الشهر هذا كم نراه، من لكل نبارك و نبتسم و الجنسيات كل من الناس كل معاملة نحسن ألننا مميز الشهر هذا كم نافع. و حسن هو ما كل فيه نمارس ألننا مميز الشهر هذا كم الديانات،

يجب أطفالنا صحة و بصحتنا الضارة بالعادات المليء الزمن هذا في

القرقيعان فرصة استغالل و العصر مع تتماشى التي التغيرات بعض اضافة تعليمهم الى باألضافة أطفالنا ذاكرة الى الجميلة الذكريات يعض الضافة و الغذاء و الناس معاملة و المشاركة و الصحة عن بالحياة الدروس بعض جدا مهم الطفل مع وقت فقضاء الصحة. و النفسية و بالسلوك عالقته التحدث و معك الوقت من لكثير يحتاج فالطفل الحياة شغلتك مهما مع المشي رياضة ممارسة التمشي! وقت هو القرقيعان حوله. ما كل خاللها من الطفل يشعر أيضا! نفسية و جسدية صحة هي الطفل و العالقة المميز الوقت هذا خالل من تدعم و اهميته و فيه بارتباطك

المتبادلة. الثقة

مع قصتها على تخبرني كانت و أمريكية صديقة مع اتحدث كنت بال الكاكاو و الحالو نوزع كنا زوجي و أنا لي فقالت الصحي، الهالوين طفلنا انجبنا ان اال العمارة سكان باقي مثل بالضبط األطفال على وعي الصغار اجساد باتالف القيام نستطيع لم و ضميرنا صحى حينها األول، يضر بما المشاركة من تمنعنا تربوية ثقافة عندنا و ابوين اصبحنا الاننا عليه تعود ما يقدمون ال ان قررا زوجها و تفكيرها بعد ز الطففل، بنفس فلوس بابهم يطرق من كل فيعطوا بالفلوس! تبديله بل األطفال للعب يذهوب األطفال كان و الحلويات على سيصرفانه كانا الذي المقدار صالحة غير فكرتها بان أخبرتها العمارة. أسفل االلعاب صالة في بها مادري ألن... ثانيا . بقالة ألول سيسرعوا األطفال الن اوال لالستخدام اييبونلك اللي الحديثه القرقيعان موضة مع حلوه!خصوصا مو ابصراحه

بيتك! لي عيالهم قرقيعان

القرقيعان موضة في المشاركة ارفض كنت ضاري عمر من سنة أول في الكاكاو بانواع المليئة الصناديق و العلب ابدا تقنعني لم ، الجديدة عن بعيدة انها اقول كنت و صورته، و الطفل باسم المزينة و الفاخرة

فامتنعت االصيلة عاداتنا

ان قررت طفلي عمر من الثانية السنة في و

بانواع جميلة أكياس فملئت الخاصة بطريقتي القرقيعان شكل أطور الخارجية قشرتها بتلوين طفلي و أنا استمتعت التي العضوية المكسرات ضاري قرقيعان سميته قد و . لألكل خاصة بالوان حبة حبة وحدة وحدة لكل الغذائية القيمة عليها مطبوع و ملونة ورقة عليه علقت و األورجانك

القرقيعان! كيس يحتويه شيء

!Organic gergai3anالخ .. بندق لوز جوز )سبال( سوداني فول

سنوات ثمان بعد و جادل و جادي و بضاري الله رزقني ان بعد واآلن صحي قرقيعان وهي الرمضانية عادتي على اصدقائي من الكثير تعود يريد من لكل مفاجآة اعددت فقد ولهذا مساعدتهم مني يطلب الكل و

امريكا. في هنا و الكويت في اورقانيك قرقيعان

رمضانية ثقافة ليضيف أعددته الذي رمضان عاد كتاب الى باالضافة فرحة هي و جدا جميلة مناسبة القرقيعان ان الكويت. ألطفال صحية بحب. لهم تقدمه شيء بكل يفرحون األطفال ان الحقيقة و لألطفال صحة صف في نقفها مسؤولة وقفة ليكون القرقيعان كيس استغالل كل واجب هو صحية و سعيدة بطفولة حقهم عن فيها ندافع أطفالنا

الطفل. على تأثيرها و التغذية أهمية يدركان واعية أم و مثقف أب

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Jenny Wright@pvcapital

@Creating_Chaos

Being a Nutritional Therapist in the UK, I am reminded time and time again by my clients of just how little the general population understands nutrition and healthy eating. It is a very complex subject and the more you delve into it, the more complex it becomes. That said, you don’t need to be a brain surgeon or a rocket scientist to make healthy choices and benefit from a well balanced diet.

Around 2009, the Food Standards Agency in the UK brokered an agreement that many food outlets signed up to whereby better food labeling and calories were included on menus. This has supported a very positive step towards people being more conscious about what they’re actually eating and better informed when making choices that are healthier and balanced. But it doesn’t stop here. Being more open on menus not only puts the customers in a better position, it’s a way of becoming more honest, showing to the customers and the world that

Restaurants & Nutrients

there is nothing to hide and developing a much greater level of trust between the company and the customer. As simple as it may be, by adding nutritional information onto menus actually changes the commercial positioning of the restaurant. It changes it from being a place to eat food to an authority on nutrition.

By relating the breakdown of each meal and the overall calorie consumption to what is the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA), you are giving people so much more than just providing a place of eating.

On a recent trip to Kuwait, I noticed that many food outlets lacked this information and in my mind, commercially they are missing a trick. An opportunity to develop a stronger relationship with their customer base. It also provides a way of measuring the changes in your menus as you amend and update it. For example, it maybe that your menu is now %20 healthier with

less salt and sugar than it has been previously. How would you know this without having kept information on your meals? It’s almost a promotional campaign in itself to tell people that your brand new menu is all of a sudden much better for them.

And thinking about it, the benefits don’t stop there. It also provides for a much more educated team of chefs who are conscious of this information and when it comes to updating or changing the menu, they’re making decisions with this information in mind.

In a world where open information is becoming increasingly in demand, it’s key that restaurants and the food industry take this topic seriously and use it as an opportunity to better their commercial prospects. I’m absolutely delighted to be working with a top chef in supporting restaurants across GCC states in upping their game.

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Bashayer Al-Anazi

Pharma Tips What Time Should I Take My Medicine?: Perfect Timing Makes Drugs More EffectiveWhile millions of us take medicine daily, few of us pay close attention to the time of day at which we take it. When it comes to conditions such as arthritis, osteoporosis and heartburn, the time you have your medication can have a significant impact on its effectiveness and how well it protects you.

How!The key is the circadian rhythm: our -24hour internal clock driven by the brain’s hypothalamus gland. This controls not only the immune system but also blood pressure, body temperature, hormone production, bowel movements, and tiredness.

So what’s the best time to take your medication?

OSTEOPOROSISThe most commonly prescribed drugs for osteoporosis are

bisphosphonates, which prevent the loss of bone mass.

Issue: They are poorly absorbed

When: You need to take it first thing in the morning with water on an empty stomach after a night of not eating. Then you must remain in an upright position and wait for an hour before taking any other pills or before eating and drinking.

HIGH BLOOD PRESSUREIssue: Sleep-time blood pressure is best reduced to lower risks of angina, stroke and heart attack

When: It is usually best to take one of the anti hypertensive medication at night before going to bed. If your blood pressure medicine works for 24 hours then it should be taken at night. Blood pressure medications that work for 12-8 hours should be taken first thing in the morning to be most effective in warding off a heart attack.

Those who now take their pills

in the morning should not begin taking them at night without speaking with their doctor. This can cause risk of nocturnal hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure) which could increase the risk of stroke.

ALLERGY MEDICINEIssue: Allergy symptoms are usually worst in the morning.

When: Whether obtained via prescription or OTC, allergy medicine is most effective when taken at night. By taking allergy medicine at night it's at its peak in your system, so in the morning it will be ready to combat allergy symptoms.

ARTHRITISIssue: Patients find their joint pain is at its worst in the afternoons.

When: It’s better to take pain killer like Ibuprofen around noon to mid-afternoon, so that it takes effect as symptoms begin to build up.

RHEUMATOID ARTHRITISIssue: Patients find their joint pain is worst in the mornings.

When: For Rheumaoid Arthritis, it’s usually better to take a pain killer just after your evening meal to prevent or lessen any pain which may develop overnight.

HIGH CHOLESTEROLIssue: Most of our cholesterol is produced at night, while we are not eating.

When: Take Statin medications at bedtime to avoid the synthesis of the bad cholesterol (LDL) at night. This will lower the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

HEART MEDICATIONIt’s been known that heart attacks and strokes are three times more likely to happen in the morning than any other time of the day, but until now the reasons for why this happens are unclear.

Issue: The heart’s electrical impulses are slowest from 6 AM to noon. This makes the heart more likely to get out of rhythm and thus increases the risk of a heart attack. When: Take heart medications first thing in the morning to decrease your risks of heart complications.

HEARTBURNIssue: The general advice is to take proton-pump inhibitor medication 30 minutes before the first meal of the day, but the truth is that heartburn can be exacerbated by lying down at night.

When: Take the medication 30 minutes before your evening meal and some researchers suggests splitting the daily dose. Taking half the dose in the morning then half in the evening will likely keep symptoms at bay at all times.

DON’T FORGET!Any time you are prescribed medication, always ask your doctor and/or pharmacist when the most effective time to take the drug is, if they don't volunteer that information first. Consistently taking your medicine at the right time of day will enable the drugs to produce the most effective results for your illness and will help you feel much better, much faster, all day long!

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Anmar is CookingWelcome back Ramadan!

I've missed you and I bet everyone else has too!

The month of spirituality has come around and what better way to celebrate it than with special Kuwaiti dishes cooked in this holy month?

Though people have changed and life has a faster pace, these special dishes have been custom to Ramadan and have been passed down through generations.

My grandmother passed these mouthwatering dishes down to my mother, and I captured the opportunity to learn them. Here I am, cooking Harees, Yireesh and Tashreeb, the everyday dishes found on every Ku-waiti dining table when the sun sets.

Traditionally, these three dishes are sent to family, friends and neighbors and are called "Niqsa". The next day, the courtesy is returned.

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@Sugarboxbakery

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+965 9001 2966

@HessaSweets

+965 5513 1714

We know that, in the holy month of Ramadan, there is nothing better than gathering with

your loved ones over a nice cup of coffee and a yummy dessert. In support of Kuwait's

local talent and to celebrate this beautiful month, theCITY brings you a collection of

local, homemade dessert businesses for all your special occasions this Ramadan!

مجمع ارجان - البدع - شارع التعاون ت: 222-63163 / 222-63164

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عواده من عساكم و الفضيل لكم الشهر ابارك ان احب البدايه في تتعلق التي الخاطئه المعتقدات و المفاهيم عن اتكلم راح اليوم

بالشوكوالتهالناس يعتبرها التي المعتقدات من بالعديد الشوكوالته ترتبط

منها: أنهامعتقدات خاطئه من بالرغم صحيحة

السيئ الكولسترول نسبة رفع على الشوكوالتة تعمل -1الدم في

الكثير أن إلى تشير علمية دراسات هناك ان هو الصحيح ولكن كالدهون يتصرف ال والذي دهني حامض من تأتي الدهون تلك من تعمل أن يمكن الشوكوالتة أن تبين فقد هذا عن فضال المشبعة. هو كما رفعها وليس البعض لدى الكولسترول نسبة خفض على

شائع.

2- يجب على المصابين بالسكري تجنب تناول الشوكوالتةالشوكوالتة عدم تجنب السكري مرضى علي الصحيح يجب ولكن لزيادة تؤدي الشوكوالتة بأن البعض يتفاجأ قد بل كامل بشكل بأن الحديثة الدراسات وجدت وقد بالدم السكر نسبة في بسيطة لكن السكري لمرضى فائدة ذات تكون أن يمكن الداكنة الشوكوالتة الشوكوالتة بأنواع بالتلذذ البدء قبل طبيبك استشارة بالطبع عليك

المختلفة.

وتسوسها: األسنان بنخر الشوكوالتة تتسبب -3على السلبية اآلثار تثبت بأن علمية دراسات الصحيح هناك ولكن آثار من بكثير أقل تعتبر الشوكوالتة تناول عن والناتجة األسنان بعض أن اخرى أظهرت يابانية دراسات وهناك الطبيعي السكر الفم في الموجودة البكتيريا محاربة يمكنها الكاكاو حبوب أجزاء

تناول من أشهى طريقة هناك هل ترى التسوس منع وبالتالي األسنان؟ صحة على للحفاظ الشوكوالتة

الوزن: لزيادة يؤدي الشوكوالتة تناول -4تناول تريد كنت لو إال فعال هذا بالضرورة يحدث ليس الصحيح أن و بالنسبة المفاجئ لكن آخر أمر فهذا الشوكوالتة من كبيرة كميات من بسيطة كمية تناول بأن وجدت العلمية الدراسات للكثيرين أن بانخفاض ارتبط قد الخمسة األسبوعية العمل أيام خالل الشوكوالتة حديثًا »حمية وجد ذالك علي ودليل )BMI( الجسم كتلة مؤشر

الشوكوالتة«.

الغذائية: للقيمة الشوكوالتة تفتقر -5الشوكوالتة فوائد عن كثيرة تتحدث دراسات هناك ان هو والصحيح القيمة درجة ما ترى لكن االعتقاد ذلك خطأ تدرك وأنك بد فال من الحجم متوسطة قطعة بأن تبين لقد للشوكوالتة؟ الغذائية ما توازي لألكسدة مضادة مادة على تحتوي الداكنة الشوكوالتة البري التوت من كوب وثلثي األخضر الشاي من كوب 2,75 يحتويه المعادن من الكثير على تحتوي الشوكوالتة فإن هذا عن فضال

الغذائية. واأللياف

الشباب: بحب اإلصابة يسبب الشوكوالتة ٦- تناول أجريت والتي األمر بهذا متعلقة دراسات هناك ان هو الصحيح و بين الرابط وجود من التحقق في فشلت الماضي القرن ستينيات منذ إلى أشارت األميركية الدراسات إحدى إن بل الشباب وحب الشوكوالتة إلى تؤد لم فإنها الشوكوالتة من كبيرة كميات تناول مع حتى أنه

بها. المصابين لدى الشباب حب مشكلة تفاقم حياتكم في تفيدكم مفيده معلومات لكم نقلت قد اتمنى اكون

بخير انتم و عام وكل

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THE STUNNER

Nouf Al-Qemlas needs no introduction. She is, in herself, a statement on fashion, class, and decadence. When she started to join the fashion world three years ago and created her own line—Zari Tir Tir—she left a visible mark in Kuwait’s fashion community. Her designs and her persona were immediately synonymous with elegance and unique, culturally inspired beauty. She is now one of Kuwait’s foremost Kaftan and fashion designers and she enjoys a booming customer-base and a soaring reputation of excellence and high-esteem. We had to have a chat with this powerhouse fashionista and find out more from her on what it takes to create such a successful and exceptional fashion enterprise like Zari Tir Tir!

Nouf Al-Qemlas

www.zaritirtir.com

zaritirtir

+965 22200684 / 94427427

When did you start your fashion business? I started it around 3 years ago. It all began when I was searching for a unique, beautiful kaftan for my little girl and I, and when I couldn’t quite find what I was looking for I just decided to do it myself and design my own kaftans.

2. Who was your support system? Everyone in my family was so wonderful and really stood by me—especially my mother and my husband.

3. Why did you choose fashion design as your line of work? I was a fashion-lover and was interested in everything that had to do with fashion since childhood! It was always a great hobby of mine and now it’s my work, and I love it!

4. How was your experience at the start? It was great for a first step and I always tried my hardest to make it grow. I know that the more time I spend on the business the more I’m going to improve it and learn more from it every day.

5. What steps lead you to open a shop in the Avenues?

Well, I was on the lookout for the best location possible. The Avenues is, without a doubt, the best and most popular shopping mall in Kuwait, so it was an obvious choice.

6. You are such a great mother and an accomplished business woman. How do you manage the time?By working very hard! I also couldn’t have done it without the help of my husband by my side.

7. What advice would you give to people who want to take the private business step but are in need of inspiration or support?

I was honestly very scared of taking those first steps. Over time I’ve realized that I should have done this a long time ago and that there was nothing to be truly afraid of. I really wish everyone would go after their dreams whenever they can. It’s the best feeling and it’s never too late for anyone!

8. What comes first in your life?

My family and my children.

9. What inspires you to create new collections? Well, actually, everything. Life is so full of beautiful and wonderful things to capture our hearts and our imaginations. I’m constantly inspired by everything I see around me!

10. Do you only do a Ramadan collection or do you design for all seasons?We provide a collection for all seasons, not just Ramadan.

11. Tell us about your shop in the avenues.It's a small yet unique shop where you can find your pick of beautiful accessories, kaftans, dresses, and home accessories done by some very talented designers.

12. You are such a stunning and fashionable lady! Give our readers a beauty tip. Your inner beauty reflects on you. Work on making your heart and soul beautiful and it will shine out and dazzle everyone around you!

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التصميم؟ عالم في مشوارك ابتدأ متى سنوات ثالث قبل ترتر زري مشروع ابتدأت

ومميز أنيق قفطان عن أبحث كنت تقريبًا. أن قررت طويل بحث وبعد ولصغيرتي، لي

بنفسي. القفطان بتصميم أقوم

المعنوي؟ الدعم على حصلتي أين من داعمين كانوا استثناء بال أسرتي أفراد جميع

وزوجي. أمي خصوصًا كبير، بشكل لي

األزياء؟ مجال اخترتي لماذا أحب وكنت والموضة، لألزياء محبة دائمًا كنت

كانت طفولتي. منذ بالموضة يتعلق ما كل لدي، المفضلة الهوايات أكثر من الموضة

محظوظة أني أشعر عملي. هي اآلن وأصبحت المفضلة. هوايتي هو اآلن عملي ألن

التجربة؟ بدايات كانت كيف في جاهداً أحاول كنت رائعة. تجربة كانت نجاح لضمان يلزم ما بكل أقوم أن البداية الوقت كل بأن يقين على وكنت المشروع،

يجني سوف المشروع في أستثمره الذي من وطورت كثيراً تعلمت وقد الحقًا، ثماره

بداية في كبير بشكل المشروع ومن نفسي األيام.

كأم دورك بين الموازنة استطعتي كيف مشروع؟ وصاحبة

وفي البيت في لنجاحي السر هو الجهد زوجي. مساندة وأيضًا العمل

لألشخاص تقدمينها التي النصيحة هي ما الخاصة؟ مشاريعهم بداية على المقدمين

أن استوعبت ترتر زري بمشروع ابتدأت أن بعد قد األولى الخطوة أخذ قبل والتردد الخوف

بداية بعد وجهدي. وقتي من كثيراً استهلكا للخوف سبب يوجد ال أنه اكتشفت المشروع

إدراك الجميع يستطيع أن أتمنى والتردد. أبداً شيء فال مشاريعهم، ونجاح أحالمهم

الشعور. هذا يوازي

نوف؟ أولويات هي ما وأسرتي. أطفالي

نوف؟ يلهم الذي ما ما بكل مليئة الحياة شيء. كل بصراحة،

من اإللهام أجد دائمًا وأنا ورائع، جميل هو حولي.

رمضان؟ لشهر فقط تشكيلة تقدمون هل تشكيلة وليس مختلفة تشكيالت نقدم نحن

السنة. مدار على وتشكيالتنا فقط، واحدة

األفنيوز؟ في ترتر زري محل يقدم ماذا من عدد فيه األفنيوز في ترتر زري محل قبل من المصممة واالكسسوارات الفساتين

مميزين. مصممين

للقراء؟ تقدمينها التي النصيحة هي ما اذا لذلك الداخل، في لما انعكاس هو الجمال حولكم ما كل ستجدون حلوة روحكم كانت

وجميل. حلو

نوف القمالسعن غني اسم القمالس نوف

عالم دخلت حيث التعريف، أبوابه أوسع من التصميم

المميز مشروعها بداية عند خلفها تاركة ترتر، زري

التصميم مجال في بصمة نوف اسم أصبح الكويتي.

والتميز باألناقة مرتبطاً المستوحى والجمال

المحلية. الثقافة من القفطان بتصميمات

تمصممها التي المميزة بفترة استطاعت نوف، على تحصل أن وجيزة

كبيرة جماهيرية طيبة وسمعة

المستوى على و المحلي الخليجي،

نحن واستطعنا على الحصول

دقائق بضع مع للحديث

نوف المتميزة مشروعها عن

زري الرائع ترتر.

المــــــــذهـــلـــة

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أخف حمرة خفيف- الينر آي د- والمعة- ممتلئة شفائف كثيفة- رموش النحاسي- الظل درجات ه-

جذابة خدود حمرة خبيرة مع موعد لدي ولذلك أصول و قواعد له فن المكياج ي-

التجميل

كسسوارك؟ أ القديمة المجوهرات مع اإلكسسوارات أخلط أن احب أ-

يكفي النقي األلماس من رقيق فص ب- و غامضة مدلوالت و رموز لها إكسسوارت ضخمة - كبيرة ساعة ج-

مثيرةالكالسيكية مع ساعتي يتماشى ناعم سوار أو ، اللؤلؤ من عقد د-

المفضلةانها بل محدودة بكميه و مميزة قطعة انها اكسسوار اعتبره ال ه-

إرث عائلي األسود العقيق من عقد الجيرميجفايت و حجر من ضخم خاتم ي-

شعرك؟ مرتب غير غجري أ-

مرتب و ناعم ب- - واحدة جهة من ومحلوق جداً طويل أو - )بوي( جداً قصير ج-

أومبري - زرقاء خصل الشعر مثبت من والقليل كبه - الكتف د-مدرج إلى

ومموج والمع كثيف و صحي شعري ه- المنزل في عندي ساسون ڤيدال كتاب تقرأ شعري ي-مصففة

؟ ك حذاء جميل صندل بذلك أعني جداً مريح و غريب، ، مميز أ-

جداً جداً عالي بيج أو أسود كعب ب- الرياضية األحذية من الكثير فلدي ، يناسب ما ج- سأجد

العالي الكعب أفضل ال ، لوفر أو بالرينا د- ي- االنستغرام و العالمية المجالت أحدث في معروض حذائي ه-

حذاء بسبب سندريال حياة تغيرت

حقيبتك؟ التمساح جلد من المصنوعة النادرة جدتي حقيبة أ-

غوتشي أو ، فندي ، ب-بربري نقود محفظة أحمل أن أفضل ج-

هيرميز أو ، ديور تودز، ، شانيل د- العصفور صوفيا تصميم شيلد ذا ه-

للحقيبة الداخلي والتقسيم التصميم هو مايهمني ي-

؟ عطرك اإلستحمام بعد للجسم الپاتشيولي زيت أ-

العود بدهن رومانسي مخلط عطر ب- أطول لفترة تبقى و مركزة الرجالية العطور ج-

الفواحة القوية العطور أحب ال د- بسهولة الذاكرة من يزول ال عطري ه-

أساسية و وسطى، عليا، : نوتات 3 للعطور ي-

أظافرك؟ طالء أظافري القديم طالء يزعجني وال بذلك أهتم ال أ-

لماع و مربع فرنسي ب- اخضر اصفر- اسود- تنمو- ال أظافري لألسف ج- داكن أحمر،عنابي بيضاوي، لحمي، صدفي د-

جلش ه- الموسم ألوان أحدث ي-

النتيجةعيد طقوس تتمنى حالمة فتاة فأنت -أ- إجاباتك أكثر كانت إذا بقرب خيمة لتزيين العائلة فيها تجتمع تقليدية، مختلفة غير

أحذية بال ودود عائلي جو في البحر و سلوكك على يسيطر اإلسراف إجاباتك-ب- حب أكثر كانت إذا التجارية فالترف المراكز في ستصرفيه حتما عيدية من ماستجنيه

العيد فرحة أساس هم الترفيه و

ركوب تفضلين ونشيطة قوية فتاة فأنت إجاباتك-ج- أكثر كانت إذا بالعيد ،ال والمهنئين الضيوف بمقابلة اإللتزام على نارية دراجة

للفقراء حلوياتكم وتقديمها ألذ بجمع تترددين

التوتر إلزاحة البسيطة التسلية تحبين إجاباتك-د- أكثر كانت إذا لإلستمتاع هادئ رومانسي فلم مشاهدة تفضلين نفسك، قرارة من

جديد نوم برداء مبكرا النوم و العيد مساء

بساط ينقصها الجمال من مملكة فأنتي ه- - إجاباتك أكثر كانت إذا هذه ليسجلو جدتك حوش جوانب على مصطفين پپاراتزي و أحمر

التاريخية اللحظة

و لألعياد التطور، دائمة و متميزة انتي -ي- إجاباتك أكثر كانت إذا مميزة جداألطفال هدايا بتقديم تقومي ، لكي آخر بعد المناسبات الجميع مألوفة تسحرين غير التينية اطباق وإحضار العائلة، و رغبتك باإلثارة من الرمضانية وهذا نابع نوادرك بحوارك عن

فضولك الشديد.

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من في انت

العيد هذا هذا نفتتح البركة، و الخير رمضان شهر بقدوم عيد عندنا اليوم تسارع ومع ليالينا تسبق فرحة و تهاني و بأماني الفضيل الشهر عيد يوم علينا يحل و المغفرة شهر يطوى وانشغالنا، األيام خطوات األسئلة هذه على أجيبي ... وأناقة وسرور ببهجة السعيد الفطر

العيد؟ يوم طلتك ماهي لتعرفي البسيطة

لديكي؟ الموضة رمز هي من زو رايتشل أولسن- ديوما-التوأمتان ميروسالڤا أ-

كونس ميال لونغوريا- إيڤا ميدلتون- كايت ب- ديجنريس إيلين ساير- مايلي ج-ريحانا-

پاليرمو أوليڤيا هولمز- كايتي كوپوال- د-صوفيا اليڤلي باليك بيونسيه- - روسو ديللو أنا ه-

فوندا كيدمان- جاين نيكول بالنشيت- كايت ي-

المثالية؟ بدلتك الفنية شخصيتي أبعاد تظهر فضفاضة الحرير من بدلة أ-

وكعبي ساقي جمال تظهر ضيقة أو وقصيرة واحد بلون بدلة ب- العالي

قوتي و جرئتي بطبعة كبيرة تظهر شبابية بدلة ج- الغير رسمية و الرسمية للمناسبات عملية تصلح كالسيكية بدلة د-

محتشم و جميل قفطان أو تعكس الفضي أو الذهبي الخرز و بالشرائط مشغولة مميزة بدلة ه-

بشرتي لون جمال الجيوب القوال، ، األكمام : الصغيرة التفاصيل هو مايهمني كل ي-

البطانة وحتى

مكياجك؟ حمراء أو لحمية حمرة الماسكرا، من الكثير غامق، كحل أ-

من طبقة تحت نضرة لبشرة العالمية الترطيب كريمات من الكثير ب- الناعم الخفيف المكياج

القوية الفاقعة األلوان أحب -أو- أحب ال ج-

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Fadhila Madouh@fustaniun

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Aseel Al-Ruwaished took a trip to India—and the rest, as they say, was history. Enamored by all the color and pulsating life of the people, places, and sounds which poured out of Goa, Aseel found instant inspiration in an Indian wonderland. She found the most striking emblem of this wondrous journey was one of India’s most time-honored, respected, cultural icons of all time: the mighty elephant. Overtaken with this surge of creative impulse, Aseel decided to start her own fashion line inspired by all the beauty and charm which India had to offer and, in admiration for India’s greatest cultural landmark, she called it ‘Elephant Girl.’ Much like the unique, vibrant life force of this exotic, far-away land, Aseel has come up with a collection of Kuwaiti kaftans and dresses which dramatically and beautifully blends these two worlds and emerges with an ornate, lively, and memorable expression of cultural zest and contemporary presence.

We had the chance to chat with Aseel and learn more about her exciting journey, her budding talent, and why she is the designer to watch out for this Ramadan season!

Tell us a little about yourself.I am a fashion junkie who is easily inspired. I love sports, travelling, burgers and excess baggage. I am currently working at Ahli Bank of Kuwait as a Credit Officer, learning the ins and outs of the finance world.

When and how did your love for fashion design begin?I feel that everyone is a fashion designer—it’s an instinct! The way you put together an outfit alone can be considered as an art form. I have recently been to India and, during my trip, I became inspired to start my own line which has a little bit of me in every piece.

Do you have a special process for coming up with your creations?Honestly, I don’t think about it so much. I just work as the ideas come to me and I do little modest sketches for the tailors.

What do you think is your trademark, one-of-a-kind design touch or quality?I would have to say the elephant, it’s my logo and is on most of my designs.

How did the idea for this specific line come about and what inspired it to grow?I had been to Goa, India in February for the first time, and as I wandered in the local flea market I was inspired by all the fabrics, colors, and prints. As soon as I got back I started to work on the Elephant Girl line.

What aspects of Indian culture did you incorporate into the designs?The elephants have really inspired me. I chose the colors of all the different nature

and spices I saw and felt there. I also chose Indian fabrics with all the exotic prints and the detailed embroideries of the dancing water girls in Goa.

How were you able to bring a contemporary design approach to such an ancient, revered culture?The culture of India has been adopted from all the wonder that surrounded them—things like the beauty in the landscapes and the animals roaming around in the streets. So I decided to blend the traditional Kuwaiti dara’a (the kaftan) with stories of the gods and nature in India to create a whole new interpretation.

What is the vibe and the ambiance that you want to convey through this new line?A great collection is only possible if you have a theme in your designs. I think the elephant was a huge success and I think that will also be present in my new line.

Where can we find your designs in Kuwait?Very soon my line will be available at a new pop up store in Kuwait and a beautiful boutique in the UAE. I am hoping to be less of an amateur and start selling in India.

Give us a sneak peak of your next design inspiration! What other artistic creations do you have in store? Next collection will include some beads and accessories I am working on which will be made in India. I have teamed up with some suppliers I met with on my trip and I am hoping to go bigger and add more variety but to stay with the same theme.

Photographer: Abdulrahman Al-YousefMake-up: Doha Al-Mizael

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Aseel Al-RuwaishedTHE EXTRODINAIRE

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أسيل الرويشدالــمــبــدعــةوكانت الهند، إلى سافرت الرويشد أسيل التصميم. عالم مع قصتها بداية هذه وقعت أسيل في الغرام مع األلوان الباهرة رأتها حولها في التي الجميلة واألشكال أعجبتها التي األشياء أكثر ومن الهند، العريقة: الهندية الثقافة رموز أحد هو قررت الكويت، إلى رجعت أن بعد الفيل. وتسميه المميز مشروعها تبدأ أن أسيل من عدد أسيل تقدم .Elephant Girlالقفطانات التي تمزج األلوان المبهرة من الكويت. من األنيقة التصاميم مع الهند

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نفسك. عن كلمينا والبرجر والسفر الرياضة أحب تفاصيلها. بجميع للموضة عاشقة أنا وعملي األهلي البنك في حاليًا أعمل السفر! في الزائدة األمتعة وأحب

األموال. وإدارة االقتصاد عالم عن الخبرة من الكثير يكسبني

التصميم؟ مع مشوارك ابتدأ وكيف متى فالتصميم لألزياء مصممًا يصبح أن شخص أي بإمكان أن أرى شخصيًا نوعًا يعتبر المالبس شراء عند لأللوان اختيارك غريزي. نظري بوجهة مشروعي أبدأ أن وقررت للهند، بالسفر مؤخراً قمت الفنون. من

الخاص.

المميزة؟ تصاميمك بعمل تقومين كيف متواضعة سكيتشات برسم أقوم كثيراً. الموضوع في أفكر ال لألمانة،

للتنفيذ. للمشغل وأقدمها

تصاميمك؟ جميع في المميزة البصمة هي ما برأيك تصاميمي. جميع في أستخدمه الذي اللوجو هو الفيل!

المشوار؟ بداية كانت كيف األسواق أحد في جولتي وأثناء فبراير، شهر في الهند في كنت مشروعي أبدأ أن وقررت التصاميم ألوان أعجبتني هناك المحلية

التجربة. هذه من المستوحى الخاص

استخدمتها التي االهند من المستوحاة العناصر هي ما تصاميمك؟ في

وألوان هناك، الطبيعة في رأيتها التي األلوان الفيلة، وغير الفيلة! على رأيتها أخرى تصاميم إلى إضافة الشعبية األسواق في البهارات

الهندية. الشعبية األسواق في أقمشة

ثقافة مع الحديث التصميم دمج من تمكنتي كيف الهندية؟ كالثقافة عريقة

طبيعة من بالهند يحيط كان ما كل من مستوحاة الهندية الثقافة الكويتية، الدراعة مع العوامل هذه أدمج أن قررت وأشجار. وحيوانات

التصاميم. من جديداً نوعًا ألخلق

الحالية التشكيلة في األساسية العناصر و االفكار هي ما تصاميمك؟ من

في مستمر عنصر فيها يكون أن يجب الناجحة التشكيلة أن أعتقد أن وأود الزبائن عند ناجح الفيل عنصر أن رأيت وقد أصنافها، كل

القادمة. التشكيالت في موجوداً يكون

الكويت؟ في تصاميمك نجد أن يمكن أين ومحل الكويت في محل في تصاميمي ببيع أبدأ سوف جداً قريبًا متقدمة مرحلة إلى أصل أن المستقبل في أتمنى اإلمارات. في آخر

الهند! في تصاميمي لبيع مكانًا أفتتح أن ألستطيع التصميم في

بالتحضير حالياً تقومين التي الجديدة األشياء هي ما لها؟

المصنوعة االكسسوارات من العديد على ستحتوي الجديدة التشكيلة وسأقوم الهند في المميزين الموردين من عدد قابلت الهند. في إضافة أنوي الكثير. رضا على ستحوز أنها أعلم تشكيلة بإحضار التصاميم، في األساسية العناصر من أغير لن لكن جديدة أصناف

والخامات. كاأللوان

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KaftanKrazy!

Since this season’s outfit making accessory is the statement necklace, making it the centerpiece of your outfit is always a big hit. A Kaftan with a simpler color palette and style arrangement will greatly compliment and contrast a powerful statement necklace.

Be daring and experiment, but always remember one of the most important rules in all fashion: Less is more.

• If your Kaftan has a lot of details at the neckline, simply add a statement cuff or a statement ring for perfectly balanced bling flare.

If you are feeling less bold or if you think you are not a jewelry person, you can make an equally powerful statement in your own subtle way by layering.

Beaded, ornate belts will draw plenty of attention to your Kaftan, but make sure they coordinates. To pull off this accessory it is usually best if the Kaftan is simple, plain, and single colored to make the belt stand out more.

A ‘WOW!’ accessory can be a focal point of your Kaftan look. If you want to truly make a statement think about including it in your next Kaftan outfit.

Nouf [email protected]

@nafnoof

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When did you establish March Eleven?I established it last Ramadan and, thankfully, it’s been going strong ever since.

Why did you choose March Eleven as the name for your bran?Well, for a few reasons. First, I guess choosing a date as a logo and brand name was something that, at the time, was still new and no one had really used it before—so I wanted to be special in that way. Second, it’s my birthday so it personifies me somehow. And, third, I’ve always thought that 3 was my lucky number, so I had to include it. Plus, the business seemed like such a great birthday present to give myself!

Where do you get the textiles to make the kaftans?I mostly get them from Kuwait, Qatar, and Thailand. Wherever I can find great quality and interesting fabrics, really!

What inspires you to design the kaftans?I’m honestly inspired by almost everything I see. I love colors, art, and different designs. I also really love to mix and match, and to just see what works and what doesn’t. My sketchpad is with me wherever I go, so whenever I see something inspiring or get a new design idea I instantly sketch it down right there in that same minute.

Why did you choose to design traditional clothing like kaftans instead of more 'modern' dresses? Well, to be honest, I don’t think my kaftans are all traditional. Some of them are while others are extremely fashionable and modern. That’s the beauty of the kaftan. You can use it in so many ways and for so many tastes—whether it is traditional or not. The kaftan can work for all kinds of women and that’s what makes it timeless. We also hope to possibly start introducing dresses in our line in the future inshallah, but we’ll have to wait and see.

Do you have a store? If yes, where is it located?No, not yet. But perhaps in the future we will start taking steps toward that goal inshallah. How can people reach you to place orders?Customers can reach me through my contact number and we are also available on social media platforms like Instagram. Find us @march_eleven to see more of the collection and to get in touch!

Noura Al-Banwan

Nura Al-Banwan is a designer who capitalizes on her own persona and her own unique identity. Her designs are herself. To Nura Al-Banwan fashion is about expressing who you are as a person and being inspired by the things that mean the most to you. Nura is daring, confident, and sentimental—and that is exactly what March Eleven is all about. It’s about creating a look for yourself that speaks to both everything around you and everything within you—March Eleven is the collaborative product between our surrounding cultures and our inner identities. We were very excited to get a chance to talk to Nura Al-Banwan and learn more about how she came up with this inspired line and why it’s so special to her!

THE STAND-OUT

@march_eleven

+965 9789 7338

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نورة البنوانالــــمـــتـــمــــيــــزة

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نورة البنوان مصممة كويتية تعتمد بشكل تام على شخصيتها المميزة في تصاميمها، بالنسبة بذاتها. نورة هي نورة فتصاميم لنورة، التصميم هو التعبير عن الذات وإيجاد نوره حولك. هو ما بكل واإللهام الجمال هو بالضبط وهذا وحساسة، وواثقة جريئة March Eleven تصاميم في ستجدونه ما بلقائها سعدنا البنوان. نورة تصميم من

أكثر! عليها تتعرفوا كي فرصة لنعطيكم

March Eleven؟ بداية كانت متى اإلقبال أن أرى الحمد، ولله الماضي رمضان شهر في

اآلن. حتى مستمر

اإلسم؟ هذا اخترتي لماذا باقي عن ومختلفًا مميزاً اإلسم يكون أن أحببت عيد يوم هو مارس 11 أن إلى إضافة األسماء، حظ رقم وأعتبره 3 الرقم أحب أنني كما ميالدي، كان لنفسي المشروع هذا وتقديم لي. بالنسبة

أيضًا. مميزة ميالد عيد هدية بمثابة

لتصميم الخامات على تحصلين أين من الفساتين؟

التي األسواق هي هذه وتايلند. وقطر الكويت من ذات الخامات أشتري ولكن منها، الخامات أخذ أحب

أجدها. أينما الجودة

الفساتين؟ لتصميم يلهمك الذي ما المختلفة والتصاميم والفن األلوان أحب شيء! كل أينما دفتري معي آخذ األلوان. بين أدمج أن وأحب أي في حولي من أراه ما كل فيه ألسجل ذهبت

وقت.

من بدالً القفطان تصميم اخترت لماذا الحديثة؟ الفساتين

قفطانات فقط ليست أصممها التي الفساتين وحسب، تقليدي القفطان أن أعتقد ال أنا تقليدية. ومميز عصري يكون أن للقفطان يمكن بل عن القفطان يميز ما هذا ذاته، بالوقت وتقليدي من للكثير يصلح القفطان الفساتين. من غيره ذلك، مع لكن عصرية. أو تقليدية سواء المناسبات طابع ذات عصرية فساتين بتصميم أقوم أن أود

بعد. المشروع هذا وقت يأت لم لكن مختلف

محل؟ عندك هل بالتحضير أقوم لكني محل أملك ال اآلن حتى ال،

قريبًا. بي خاص محل الفتتاح والترتيب

معك؟ التواصل الناس يستطيع كيف march_eleven@ االنستجرام يمكنهم متابعتنا على

97897338 على االتصال أو

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Makeup is about enhancing one’s beauty. The more natural, the more beautiful the makeup will look, even if you are going for a dramatic effect. You can always stand out and be unique with natural colors by adding a subtle pop of color to it.

For this look I used medium to dark tones of brown and a pop of blue for the eyes. For the lips I went wtth a light maroon color to set off good contrast.

The Madly Yours foundation is perfect for the face with it’s simple yet beautiful finish that works well for everyday use. The beauty of it is that it does not have that full, heavy coverage yet it covers unwanted spots very well. I then used the Makeup Forever loose powder and Ben Nye banana powder for highlighting under the eye and cheek bone to give the face a beautifully balanced complexion. Nouba’s peach blush and the NYX peach bronze blush compliment this look very well and give a perfect glow.

For the eyes I used three shades from the Naked2 palette and two different tones of blue eye pencils from Golden Lady. I also used Ardell’s 120 false lashes which were highlighted by the Collestar 30 day treatment mascara for a fuller, longer lash look.

For the lips I used Mr & Mrs lip pencils in two tones: the light beige/peach and the dark maroon. I placed the lighter shade as a base and applied the dark maroon over, concentrating in the middle area of the lips.

Of course, before trying any of these tips it’s important to make sure your face is clean and moisturized before applying any makeup. For even better results try applying a primer to the face, eyes, and lips to make your face look even fresher and brighter!

MAKE UP BY FARAH

@makeupbyfarah_kw

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Photographer: Khadeija Al-Shimmiri

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What does ‘Vestiti’ mean and why did you choose it to represent your brand?Vestiti is the Italian word for ‘clothing.’ I’ve always loved Italy and especially the old, Italian lace dresses that are both so unique and beautiful yet so traditional and culturally meaningful. I wanted my creations to have the same effect so that’s why I chose the name.

What do you want your customers to feel when they wear Vestiti kaftans?I want them to feel distinguished and unique, but I also want them to feel comfortable and cultured at the same time.

Where does your design inspiration come from?It usually depends on the season. The colors are usually inspired by the seasonal time of year. Nature is probably by far the easiest and one of the best places to find inspiration. Our culture is also deeply inspiring and has a lot beautiful stories and sentiments that can be translated into fashion. Really, the whole world is bursting with inspiration and when I take the time to look at all of the breathtaking cultures of the world, I’m inspired by their uniqueness and their simple beauty.

What makes this new Ramadan line different from what you’ve previously done?This time around we have new kaftan designs and styles, as we always do. The key to updating every line is to keep the same basic elements that the customers love—culture, patterns, the cut—and then apply some new touches to make those elements shine in a new way. I think I’ve done that with this new line and I’m very excited about it!

How do you blend new, modern styles with traditional clothing like the kaftan?Well, one really great way to do this is to use old, cultural designs with new fabric materials and vice versa. Another way is to try to slightly

MARIAM AL-ASFOURIn Kuwait, the word Vestiti only means one thing: kaftans. Beautiful, ornate, vibrant kaftans! Traditionally speak-ing, the kaftan is probably one of Kuwait’s most glorified fashion symbols of dignified, decadent culture. For generation upon generation, the kaftan has spoken to our humble lifestyles and our poised natures. To Vestiti creator and head designer, Mariam Al-Asfour, this made the kaftan the best medium to celebrate the old while re-imagining the new. To Mariam Al-Asfour, Vestiti represents a new interpretation of a cherished, ancient culture that brings both a feeling of dignity and modernity to the wearer. For many years now, Vestiti has been selling this exclusive brand to its satisfied customers: a brand that honors the past and relishes the present. Now any Kuwaiti woman can count on Vestiti to provide her wardrobe with this perfect balance of contemporary design and tradi-tional appeal. We had the chance to chat with Mariam Al-Asfour about Vestiti and all that goes into her creation of this inspiring, Kuwaiti kaftan line.

re-interpret an old design in a way that makes it new or seem bold again. You can do this by mixing cultural patterns or by adding more than one styling quality in every piece. It can be tricky but the results are interesting and can turn out very chic!

We noticed that the fabrics and textiles are very luxurious. Where do you bring them in from?We have a really big world of materials in Kuwait! So, we supply our customers with fabrics and textiles from all over the world, depending on the kinds of garment they require. We use Indian, Turkish, and even local materials to bring a variety of luxurious textures to our customers.

Do you have a store where customers can find your designs? If yes, where?Yes, of course. You can find us at the Grey Fashion boutique in the ground floor of Al-Tejaria tower. We recommend you follow them on Instagram (@greyfashion) for all the latest, fashionable details!

Give us a sneak peak! What future design innovations do you have in store? As always, we’re going to continue to bring our customers the perfect mixture between cultural beauty and striking fashion. We want to try elevate our brand even more with even more daring ideas and luxuri-ous, one-of-a-kind materials. Stay tuned!

THE CLASSIC

[email protected]

facebook.com/VesTiTiS

@vestiti

+965 97772925

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Photography by Khadija Al-ShimmiriPhotographer: Maha Al-Asaker Model : Nadine Naguib

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مريم العصفورالـــكــالسـيكـيـة

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ثقافيًا الكويتية. القفاطين عالم في األسماء أبرز أحد فيستيتي حيث الكويت، تاريخ في الموضة رموز أهم أحد القفطان يعد أنشأت التي المصممة واحد. آن في واألناقة البساطة عن يعبر

عامالن وأناقته القفطان بساطة أن رأت العصفور، مريم فيستيتي، استطاعت وبالفعل بالماضي الحاضر لمزج تستغلهما أن لها يمكن

استحسانهم. والقت الجماهير أبهرت مميزة تصاميم تقديم المميزة فيستيتي تصاميم عن العصفور مريم مع تحدثنا

قرب. عن بها لتعريفكم

اخترتها؟ ولماذا فيستيتي كلمة تعني ماذا شيئ وكل إيطاليا أعشق وأنا المالبس، تعني باإليطالية فيستيتي

شيئًا أصمم أن أردت القديمة. اإليطالية الفساتين خصوصًا فيها. اإلسم. هذا فاخترت والعراقة، الجمال نفس يحمل

ارتدائهن عند زبوناتك به تشعر أن تودين الذي ما فيستيتي؟ قفاطين

وطوال الحركة أثناء بالراحة وأيضًا واألناقة، بالتميز يشعرن أن أود للقفطان. ارتدائهم وقت

القفاطين؟ لتصميم يلهمك الذي ما التراث كذلك موسمية. غالبًا تكون فاأللوان الموسم، على ذلك يعتمد

العالم أن أرى شخصيًا التصاميم. في يؤثر كبير جزء والثقافة البحث. هو به القيام عليك ما كل المختلفة. اإللهام بمصادر مليء

المختلفة والتصاميم المختلفة العالم حضارات هو بقوة يشدي ما وروعته. ببساطته الجمال عن أبحث العالم. أنحاء شتى من

العام؟ هذا رمضان في جديدكم هو ما حرصنا وقد للقفاطين، جديدة وأشكال تصاميم لدينا العام هذا في

مثال الجماهير، استحسان القت التي العناصر نفس إبقاء على الزبائن. سيعجب أنه نرى ما لها أضفنا لكن والتصاميم، األلوان

كبير. بشكل والرقي البساطة على حرصنا

تصاميمك؟ في والجديد القديم بمزج تقومين كيف كالسيكية تصاميم استخدام هي أستخدمها التي الطرق أحد

الطرق إحدى العكس. أو حديثة، وأقمشة خامات واستخدام تراثية مراعاة مع وقديم، كالسيكي هو ما تصميم إعادة هي األخرى

ومميز. عصري إحساس إلعطائه جديدة عوامل إضافة

الفاخرة واألقمشة الخامات على تحصلين أين من تصاميمك؟ في المستخدمة

المواد كمية الكويت، في المميزين الموردين من الكثير لدينا وبعضه وتركيا الهند من نستخدمه ما معظم مبهرة! المتوفرة

الكويت. من أيضًا

الكويت؟ في فيستيتي قفاطين لبيع محل لديك هل في grey fashion boutique في متوفرة فيستيتي قفاطين نعم، greyfashion@ االنستجرام على متابعتهم يمكم كما التجارية، برج

األخبار. أخر لمعرفة

المستقبل؟ في به القيام تنوين الذي ما عن وذلك األعزاء زبائننا رضا على الحفاظ هي المستقبلية خطتنا

ومختلف. راق هو ما كل تقديم طريق

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What is Zoo View?Zoo View is the first aviary in Kuwait specialized in breeding and raising different species of exotic birds such as Amazon parrots and Macaws. We are passionate about the birds and we specialize in pairing these birds with people who share our love for our avian friends. Zoo View cares about animals and we want to introduce this to the world in an educated way.

When did you start? The story began at an early age as a hobby and then it turned into an idea of breeding these rare exotic birds which are considered endangered. We established Zoo View in 2010 after we visited several farms and aviaries both in Europe and the United States. We gained a lot of experience in this field and we decided to share it with everyone in the form of our Zoo View Aviary. Now, thank God, we are treated as a well known name in this field—not only in Kuwait, but in the while GCC area. And we have an exclusive just for theCity magazine! We would like to announce the opening of our first Zoo View store which will include our lovely breeding birds, different kinds of pets, and pets supplies.

How does it work?We start by creating the perfect environment for the parrots by controlling the temperature and the percentage of the humidity needed at each and every season. After the female parrots lay their eggs, we closely monitor them under heavy surveillance to watch the behavior and the progress of the hatching process. We also do this to keep a record of every detail within each pair. Usually, we pull the babies after they are two weeks old, but in some cases we pull them from day one. Sometimes we have to pull the eggs if happen to we notice any bad behavior from the mother. At Zoo View we also have special care section which is equipped with incubators and breeders ready to receive the eggs and the babies. After that we start hand feeding the babies and raise them to socialize with people until they are fully weaned and ready to transition to their new homes. With each brand new baby, we provide birth certificate with DNA sexing certificate.

Where are the parrots from? Most of our breeding parrots came from South America, the United States, and Europe.

Tips about taking care of parrots? Different species of parrots require different care but, for all parrots, proper nutrition is vital in maintaining a good quality of life. Thankfully, most parrot diets are very similar. In general, parrot diets consist of fresh fruits and vegetables, parrot pellets, and a high quality of vitamin enriched parrot seed mix. For our parrots we use Golden Feast as the main source for a healthy diet which consists of %100 natural fruits, vegetables, and different kind of seeds and nuts. Owners also need to change their parrot’s water every day and need to keep the cage clean at all times. It’s also important to try to keep them in a well ventilated area, and where the sun light can reach them. The great things is that these lovely species are very friendly and love socializing with people, so it’s usually best to spend at least 15 minutes a day with them. These parrots come from rainy places and they absolutely love the rain! So don't forget to give them a nice shower every 4 days or whenever else they need it.

How can you teach a parrot to talk? When you first get your bird it’s important to speak often and immediately. Say specific words like ‘Hello,’ and ‘Hi.’ Repeat certain words every time you do something, such as when you lift your bird up—this teaches them to associate certain movements with certain word. Hold the bird in front of your mouth when you teach new words so that you have his/her full attention.

Finally, when they eventually do mimic you, reward them with a yummy treat!

Any tips about raising younger parrots? There are a lot of things that bird owners should keep in mind while raising a baby parrot. First, be sure to vary the food and treats—this keeps them healthier and open to new foods. Parrots love toys and they are playful creatures and, thankfully, there are many toy options available which can help them both play exercise at the same time. Second, try to spend as much time as you can with your parrots, especially at the beginning. This helps the parrot know you faster and start socializing with you easier –talk to them and they will start talking back at you! We provide a handy booklet written by us for every parrot owner and it contains all the necessary information and tips you’ll need to help raise and take a good care of your new baby parrot.

Also, we are always happy to answer any question any one may have, either by telephone or via SMS.

What is the best season for parrots and what are their prices? The best season for mating is the spring, sometime between December and May. The babies will usually be ready 3 months after the hatching day. As for the prices, it varies. Some of the parrots are very rare and the price can be as high as 5000 KD. However, the normal parrots can be as low as 150 to 200 KD for the African Grey; from 250 to 350 KD for the Yellow Crown Amazon and the Blue Front Amazon; from 550 to 650 KD for the Double Yellow Head Amazon; and 700 to 800 KD for the Yellow Nape Amazon which is considered as the best talker in his family. The prices can rise depending on the bird’s speaking ability, the size, intelligence level, tame level, and trick training.

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with best regards from Zoo View FounderAmer Al RejaibMohammed Al MansourAhmad Marafi

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GadgetsTo the patient Blackberry lovers, Blackberry has finally introduced the new innovative design of the Blackberry Q10 Device. The totally new Q10 is built up as a phone with both a touch screen and a keypad. What is new about the Blackberry Q10 is the exterior design of the phone and the stylistic change to a more classic approach.

However, the operating system of the new Blackberry phones Q10 & Z10 have changed completely to accommodate the new ventures into advanced technology and social media.

Blackberry Q10 Features:• Processor: Dual-Core 1.5GHz – Snapdragon S4 Plus• Display: 3.1”, SuperAMOLED display, 720 x 720 resolution at 330

PPI, Touch On Lens• Camera: 8MP rear facing camera, Auto Focus, 5X digital zoom,

1080p HD video recording ・2MP front facing camera, 3X digital zoom, 720p HD video recording

• Memory: 2GB RAM ・16GB Internal Storage ・Hot Swappable microSD Slot up to 64GB

• WiFi: Dual Band 802.11 a/b/g/n ・5/2.4GHz ・4G Mobile Hotspot• GPS: Assisted, Autonomous, and Simultaneous GPS• Battery: BlackBerry NS2100 ,1mAh Removable Battery• Sensors: Accelerometer, Magnetometer, Proximity, Gyroscope,

Ambient light sensor• Connectivity: NFC microUSB microHDMI-Out Bluetooth 4.0 Low

Energy 4G LTE• Dimensions (LxWxD): 119.6mm x 66.8mm x 10.35mm• Talk Time / Standby: N/A at this time from BlackBerry as it’s still in

testing

Blackberry Q10

Khalil [email protected]

@khalilalhamar

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The Hero3 video camera is a 1MP still photos camera and has a burst capture rate of 10 frames per second. Used as an external accessory for the iPhone 5 device, the camera can record full HD video up to 10 minutes. The Hero3 also has Wi-Fi built in and the videos can compatibly sync to the GoPro App.

The camera is also made with advanced technologies that record even the slightest surrounding sounds with an innate ability to pick up on the sounds of nature and on voice rhythms. It also has excellent wind-noise reduction capabilities that can guarantee crisp sound in even the most high-speed of activities.

GoPro HD HERO3 Video Camera

Apple keynote for WWDC 2013 prepared to release the new Apple iOS 7. Complete UI Design overhaul with adaptive colors and system-wide back swipe gesture feature. The changes with iOS 7 are:• New system icons and folders,

animated icons available• Dynamic wallpapers• All apps multitasking with new

card interface• iTunes radio• AirDrop file sharing• Camera filters with live

preview and new square mode• New Photos app with better

photo organization, picture editing

• Weather app with live weather animations

• Updated Maps with Night mode and Turn-by-Turn walking directions

• New Siri interface, new supported commands, new voices

• Contact Blacklist• FaceTime audio• Activation lock• Automatic app update

What’s New With Apple iOS 7?

Final version of iOS 7 will be available for all iPhone users by fall this year.

The holy month of Ramadan arrives in the middle of this month. In today’s world, most of us can read the Quran on our iPhones or our iPad devices. The best Quran app to download from the Appstore is AlQranAlKrym. The app includes special customized features, and written in Othmani font that is presented both professionally and beautifully to the eye. It’s the perfect companion to help keep the spirit of Ramadan in our hearts wherever we go.

AlQranAlKrym APP ON YOUR iPAD

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In the midst of the summer heat, the long vacations, and our boundless energy for fun-in-the-sun we all need an outlet in these hot months. For the sporty, the adventurous, and the thrill-seekers among us that out-let is the First Trading Company. Offering everything

that both the adrenaline junkie and the athletic profes-sional could possibly require in clothing, footwear and ac-cessories, the First Trading Company is here to make your dreams come true without compromising on safety or on style. We had the chance to speak with the Business De-velopment Manager at the First Trading Company, Bindu Thomas, and to learn more from her on why the First Trad-ing Company has got you covered this summer!

Tell us a little about your company and the brands that you retail

First Trading Company is a subsidiary of Mutawa Alkazi Co. and offers a range of products including motorcycles, ATVs, generators, marine products, boats, accessories and gear. We recently launched a new showroom in Al Tilal Complex housing 3 international clothing brands – Fox, DC Shoes & Alpinestars Clothing.

What inspired you to bring these brands into Kuwait?

First Trading Co. has had a long association with motorsport enthusi-asts in this country as we are dealers of a number of leading brands like Hyosung & TVS motorcycles, Arctic Cat ATVs, Kipor generators, and Starcraft boats, and also sell motorcycle accessories and gear. Our association with Fox Racing goes back many years as we have been retailing their professional racing gear for nearly 25 years. How-

ever we wanted to increase the brand’s presence in Kuwait and also expand in terms of products on offer. Around the same time, we also associated with two other leading brands DC Shoes and Alpinestars clothing. All these brands have an international presence and while they have their roots in action sports, they also offer a great casu-al line. With the opening of this showroom we expand First Trading Company’s presence in Kuwait and significantly expand its field of op-erations, all of which are part of the company’s strategic vision.

Who is the main consumer and who do you market yourself to most?

I would say anyone who is energetic and loves action!

Firstly, since our products are constructed with such attention to detail and keeping high quality standards, it suits an active lifestyle.

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Our products also score high in terms of design and being on trend so our customers look good wearing them! Finally, these are statement brands and young people would be very proud to be seen in them.

What goes into the styling components of your products?

All the brands that we retail – Fox, DC and Alpinestars partner with world class athletes and professionals in a variety of fields such as ATV racing, motocross, marine sports, etc. This means when the prod-ucts are designed we have these guys in mind. So the products are very technical and performance driven while also keeping it stylish and trendy.

Can you give us some examples?

For instance, Fox Racing has the Tech tees which are extremely light and have a soft natural feel. They are great for Kuwait weather. Some styles also come with UV protection. Another product is the Hydro Series shorts which is designed to look like a walk short but functions like a board short. If you are planning a weekend at the chalet, this is a must have! The Bolted board short is one of our latest offerings. It comes with a 4 way stretch fabric which makes it very comfortable.

DC Shoes has some great products especially in footwear. The Versaf-lex 2 which we call a ‘Full Length Airbag’ is comfort at its best. At a price of 31 KD, it is also excellent value.

How do you maintain high quality and safety standards in your products?

All our brands are global brands and leading names in action sports as well as lifestyle categories. Our design and product teams work closely with professionals and customers to understand their needs. They are always trying to incorporate the latest fabrics, technology and design elements so that the products stay core to the brand im-age and are relevant to our customers.

You mentioned earlier about partnering with professional ath-letes. Are you sponsoring any local athletes?

We are sponsoring the Jet Ski champion, Mr. Abdulwahab Al Essa who is a professional jet skier. All these brands work closely with athletes at the international level and we want to do that here as well and part-ner with local promising athletes.

What are the different kinds of sports equipment that you provide and what are the highest selling ones in Kuwait?Apart from the clothing, we also have a racing section which has racing jerseys and pants, helmets, gloves, protective gear, etc. We get a lot of customers for helmets and protective gear such as deflectors, knee guards etc. as these are specialized and high quality products that deliver performance. Once the racing season begins, our gloves are a total sell-out!

How has the response been so far to this new venture?It has been encouraging. Most customers are excited to see these brands in Kuwait as many of them al-ready buy these brands. Apart from our customers, we have also got positive feedback from the press and bloggers in Kuwait. There have also been some product requests which we will definitely try to bring in the coming seasons.

If you could summarize your products in ten words or less what would they be?

I don’t need 10 words! It will be Stylish, Functional and Great Value.

Contact Information - Al Tilal Complex, Shuwaikh (in be-tween Gallery Tilal and 52 De-grees);

22256723;

FOX_DC_AS

Showroom Timings – Sat – Thurs – 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. and Fri – 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.

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Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari

The extra powerful Abarth 500, inspired by the impeccable Ferrari, is here in Kuwait! How excited are you? As for me the answer is super excited! This is a collaboration between Fiat and Ferrari that, to put it plainly, is nothing short of magnifi-cent. Combining the two separate, unique qualities of both brands and design aesthetics into one compact power punch like the Abarth 500 is an ingenious and, in many ways, untapped idea in the luxurious car market. Trust me, this little guy is nothing like any compact car you’ve ever seen!

The officially titled Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari can be found here in Kuwait at Al Mulla & Behbehani Motor Company, and with a title which is too long for us to repeat again. From now on it shall be referred to as the Angry500—a very apt name for such a tiny but powerful vehicle as this one.The Angry500 is a limited edition model dressed with Ferrari-inspired details such as carbon mirrors, front air intakes, red paint and some signature grey wheels. The whole look and feel of the Angry500 inspires the image of a small but lethal weapon; an aggressive, bad-ass gimp running amok in the Ferrari showroom just waiting to show you how much trouble they can get into.

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And, make no doubt about it, the Angry500 will definitely get you into plenty of delicious, adrenaline-packed trouble.

With a heavily upgraded version of the turbo'd 1.4-litre engine, the Angry500 now produces 180bhp and a ‘Record Monza' dual mode exhaust, which places it as the angriest and loudest 500 to date. The 0-62mph dash takes just 7s and it will top out at 140mph—this tiny fella can absolutely pack a mean punch for his size!

At this point, many of you are probably wondering just how much this combination of spunky supermini and Italian exotica is going to cost you. In Kuwait, the price is somewhere around the17,000 KWD range. Pricey for such a compact car but, in the end, it’s important to consider the fact that you are buying an authentic Ferarri produc-tion with all the high-end details that come with it. All these addi-tions and exclusive perks put the price right in the expected ballpark of such an exclusive Ferrari packaged ride as the super fun and super aggressive Abarth 695. We would like to thank the Sultan Center for allowing us the venue to shoot the Abarth 695 and to thank the Al-Mulla and Behbehani Motor Company for giving us the chance to test drive and take a closer look at this fiery little beast!

Photographer: Ebrahim Al-Awadi

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The new Porsche911 Turbo & Turbo S50 years ago, Porsche showed the first ever 911 at the Frankfurt International Auto Show. Ten years later, the first 911 Turbo prototype was showcased at the same auto show. Now, Porsche has revealed the new generation

911 Turbo and Turbo S based on the latest 991 model.

Under its wide and beautiful rear sits a -3.8liter six-cylinder Twin-Turbo charged engine with direct injection that produces 520 hp in

the Turbo model and 560 hp in the Turbo S model. Engines are now connected to a new Porsche Traction Management (PTM) all-wheel drive system. Porsche continues to be the only carmaker to offer two turbochargers with

variable turbine geometry for a petrol engine. Transmission to the drivetrain is through a seven-speed dual clutch transmission (PDK), featuring auto start/stop function. All these components together reduce

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fuel consumption by up to 16 per cent to 9.7 l/100 km.

For even faster acceleration, Porsche developed a new PTM all-wheel drive system with electronically controlled and activated multi-plate coupling. The system is now equipped with a new water cooling function, so that it can direct even more drive torque to the front wheels if necessary. The new 911 2014 Turbo with the standard Sport Chrono Package Plus accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 3.2 seconds, which is one-tenth better than the value of the previous 911 Turbo S. The new 911 Turbo S sprints to 100 km/h in just 3.1 seconds. The car’s top speed is 318 km/h.

One of our favorite features of the new 911 Turbo is that it is now even wider than the Carrera 4 models by 28mm making it the widest body of all 911 cars. They feature a nearly level surface, about the width of a hand, between the C-pillar and the outer edge of the car body. Other differentiating characteristics include two-tone forged -20inch wheels – on the 911 Turbo S they have hub wheel locks. The 911 Turbo S also now features new full-LED headlightswith four-point daytime running lights and dynamic, camera-based main beam control, which is optional

for the 911 Turbo.

Another new improvement that we love is the introduction of rear axle steering in all turbo models whichimproves handling and racing performance. The system consists of two electro-mechanical actuators instead of the conventional control arms on the left and right of the rear axle. The steering angle of the rear wheels can be varied by up to 2.8 degrees, depending on vehicle speed. At speeds up to 50 km/h, when the front wheels are turned the system steers the rear wheels in the opposite direction. This actually corresponds to a virtual shortening of the wheelbase by 250 mm, which gives the 911 Turbo unrivalled performance in bends. The system lets the car turn faster into the bend and offers more dynamic steering response. This also simplifies maneuvering and parking. At speeds above 80 km/h, the system steers the rear wheels parallel to the turned front wheels. This is equivalent to a virtual lengthening of the wheelbase by a significant 500 mm and gives the sports car tremendous stability, especially at high speeds.

For the first time as well, Porsche developed an active aerodynamic system for the new 911 Turbo models. It consists of

a retractable three-stage front spoiler, whose segments can be pneumatically extended, and a deployable rear wing with three adjustable wing positions. This makes it possible to tune the aerodynamics of the 911 Turbo according to the driver’s demands for either optimal efficiency (speed position) or top dynamic performance. In the performance position, all segments of the front spoiler are fully extended and generate considerable downforce at the front axle. Similarly, the rear wing is extended to its maximum height with the greatest angle of attack, enhancing the downforce at the rear axle. Dynamic performance is improved to such an extent that lap times at the North Loop of the Nürburgring are improved by up to two seconds due to this system alone.

The interior of the new 911 Turbo and Turbo S is completely redesigned and now based on the new 911 Carrera range. Like on the previous models, the BOSE® Surround Sound System is installed as standard; and for the first time, the Burmester® High-End Surround Sound System is also available as an option. A radar-controlled cruise control system, camera-based road sign recognition and speed limit recognition are other new options being offered.The new 2014 Porsche 911 Turbo and 911 Turbo S are available now for order in Kuwait and the GCC and customer deliveries are expected to start on September of this year for the Turbo S and January 2014 for the Turbo.

The basic retail price in Kuwait for the 911 Turbo Coupe is 43,700 KWD and the 911 Turbo S Coupe is available starting from 53,200 KWD.

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Man of Steel was probably among the most anticipated films of the year. It is the first Superman movie to make it to the big screen since Superman Returns in 2006—which gained a less than enthusiastic reaction from the comic book fan base at the time. To be fair, I need to give you guys a disclaimer before I start the review: I have yet to read any of the Superman comics. It’s not that I don’t like comic books—I think they are a legitimate art form—I just have a hard time keeping up with them. Now back to the review. To sum up: I thought the movie was okay. It was a deeply flawed but it still provided sufficient entertainment and made for a relatively good time at the movies.

Considering that Zack Snyder directed, I did not expect plenty of and emotional attachment to characters. Snyder has already directed 300 and a wonderful adaption of Watchmen (a comic I’ve actually read this time). For all of it’s misgivings, however, Man of Steel was truly well shot. The action sequences were, predictably, very exciting. However, in true Snyder fashion, there’s a very noticeable lack of emotional development in the movie. While the emotional development isn’t entirely missing—you understand the characters, their motivations, and their actions do make sense in relation to their character—but you have a difficult time emotionally investing and connecting with the characters. Snyder was simply too focused on providing spectacle and somewhat forgets about the characters. The most noticeable example of this lack is how Superman himself is missing through most of the cinematic climax. Not that there’s anything particularly wrong with style over substance, I do think a movie can succeed with pure spectacle, but in the beginning of the movie Snyder establishes the film as a strong emotional experience, which can make the sudden switch to spectacle very jarring.

All in all, I still found Man of Steel enjoyable. I liked how we spend considerable time in Superman’s home planet, Krypton. I found it interesting to see how his home planet worked and where Superman powers had originated from. Michael Shannon is enjoyably over the top as Zod, however, he’s nowhere near as fun as Malcolm McDowell was. Ultimately, Snyder has an eye for cinematography and impressive action sequences are his strong suit. In talking to actual Superman fans about it, Man of Steel came out with mixed reviews. One fan had a lot of fun watching, while the other thought it was complete betrayal to the comics. This makes it somewhat difficult to tell how a typical comic fan would react to this flick, but I personally enjoyed it nonetheless. Man of Steel definitely has its flaws but, on the whole, it gets a three out of four which is pretty good rating in my book. I absolutely recommend you go see it with a friend. The movie is incredibly easy to make fun of at times, so you’re bound to get a few laughs in, for whatever that’s worth.

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Aloha readers!

Finally! We are only a couple of days away from one of the most amazing months of the year: Ramadan! Naturally, we’re so excited and thrilled for the coming of this month! Why? Simple. Everything about Ramadan is, in short, just wonderful! Being gathered with our families; catching up on relatives we haven’t seen in months; ghabgat with our friends; and, of course, the excitement and surprises of gergi’an!

We’re so lucky that Ramadan this year is during the summer vacation or else we’d be suffering in this boiling weather! Although it is summer and most people including us love traveling as soon as school is over, almost all people prefer staying in Kuwait during Ramadan. The truth is that Kuwait is one of the very best places to spend this beautiful month in.

Basically we love this month from A to Z! Of course, all that we’ve mentioned makes up just a small part of why we admire this month. Let us also add something we absolutely love doing a few months before Ramadan starts: the dara’as! We love coming up with new designs every year. It’s such an exciting experience to piece together all these tiny details and ideas, and result in special, creative dara’a of our own! We first started designing our dara’as 2 years ago. At first it was a huge challenge, just because there are so many details we’ve never noticed before that truly help make a great piece!

With practice and over time we got to learn some stuff about designing dara’as that we have never paid attention to beforehand. We love designing simple, plain clothing, so it’s definitely a challenge for us to mix and match bright colors for dara’as. But all the girls love to wear them in Ramadan so we just had to give it a try!

Currently we’re working on a few dara’as and, so far, it’s going great! Thanks to our past experience, we now know how to come up with a good piece that can wow our customers and express our personalities!

And to add to this mounting excitement, one of the best periods of the year is going to start, too? We defiantly can’t wait! The TV show, gatherings, and relaxing days all spent with our beloved families and friends makes these great feelings sound even better!

Goodbye readers

And, from both of us: Ramadan Kareem!

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Red Carpet Hair Show

At theCITY magazine we are all about fashionable trends, innovative ideas, and talented individuals--which is exactly why we loved the The Red Carpet Hair Show! With the help of successful Turkish hairstylist Ersin Camsari, we learned the secrets to the perfect look, we mingled in the Hollywood atmosphere, and we had a blast taking part in this super creative concept!

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Fashion, Talent, Innovation!

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Ramadan is here and we all know what that means: yummy sweets! This Ramadan season theCITY had the pleasure of taking part in and supporting one of Kuwait's biggest, most anticipated annual expos--Sukar Ramadan! The ambiance was classy, the talent was booming, and the all the treats were absolutely delicious!

Sukar Ramadan Brings the Sweetness!

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Fried Junk celebrated his

fourth blogiversary with

a big bang this year! Fried

Junk owner and operator

Mohammad Al-Resheed

brought everyone

together for a fun night

in The Live Theater for

some interesting talks,

yummy food, and happy

memories. We at theCITY

wish Fried Junk all the

success in the world for

many more years to come!

FRIED JUNK CELEBRATES!

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the VIBE

Zafran’s special Iftar buffet

Zafran, the contemporary Indian restaurant by Foodmark invites you and your family to celebrate the holy month of Ramadan for the third year in a row with its grand Ramadan buffet. On offer will be a lav-ish spread of Indian delicacies, enjoy an array of savory delights with heart-warming ambience and service during the entire month.Ramadan is a month of blessings and generosity, Zafran will cre-ate the perfect ambience to ensure the spirit of Ramadan pervades throughout the restaurant from sunrise to sunset. At Zafran, you can get together with family and friends for a sumptuous Iftar buffet fea-turing a variety of delicious hot and cold dishes, appetizers, soups, fresh salads, live cooking stations, an array of mouthwatering dessert as well as a selection of specialty beverages including Ramadan juices, tea and coffee.

Treat your family to an unforgettable Ramadan at Marina Hotel Kuwait To celebrate the Holy Month of Ramadan, Marina Hotel Kuwait has created a number of special promotions designed to offer guests the very best. Break your fast with an exquisite Iftar buffet at the Atlantis restaurant with panoramic views of the Arabian Sea and experience a remarkable Ghabka and Sohour buffet with a wide selection of delicacies at the Kamar Al Marina Tent inside the Six Palms. The Kamar Al Ma-rina Tent is complete with rich drapery and comfortable seat-ing which reflects the warmth of the true spirit of Ramadan. Fully equipped to cater for groups and organizations with a capacity to accommodate up to 200 guests at a time, it is the best choice to dine during the holy month. For the entire period of Ramadan the “Kamar Al Marina Tent” will be sponsored by AirFrance/KLM.

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River Island is excited to announce the arrival of its first ever standalone accessories and footwear store in the Middle East, the third of its kind in the World.

Launching on the 15th of May, Marina Mall’s Accessories Boutique will house River Island’s most directional accessory designs to date. Trad-ing on an area space of 2000 sq. ft, stocking clothing items, footwear, bags, hats, scarves, sunglasses and jewellery for women, it’s set to be the number one destination for putting together as well as adding a finishing touch to any outfit on the High Street.

With various clothing items, jewellery from KD 2, bags from KD 9.5 and footwear from KD 12, the Accessories Boutique will stock our most standout products as well as the products showcased in our SS13 advertising campaign.

"TRANSOCEAN CHRONOGRAPH 38""First-class femininity"

"A tribute to the spirit of travel to distant lands aboard luxuri-ous longhaul airliners, the Bre-itling Transocean welcomes a brand-new chronograph for women endowed with a distinc-tive blend of character and el-egance."

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JULY READS

Visitation StreetBy Ivy Pochoda

Chosen by Denis Lehane for his eponymous imprint, Ivy Pochoda’s Visitation Street is a riveting literary mystery set against the rough-hewn backdrop of the New York waterfront in Red Hook. It’s summertime in Red Hook, Brooklyn, a blue-collar dockside neighborhood. June and Val, two fifteen-year-olds, take a raft out onto the bay at night to see what they can see. And then they dis-appear.

Life After Life: A NovelBy Kate Atkinson

On a cold and snowy night in 1910, Ursula Todd is born to an English banker and his wife. She dies before she can draw her first breath. On that same cold and snowy night, Ursula Todd is born and embarks upon a life that will be, to say the least, unusual. For as she grows, she also dies, repeatedly, in a variety of ways, while the young century marches on towards its second cataclys-mic world war.

The Universe Versus Alex WoodsBy Gavin Extence

A rare meteorite struck Alex Woods when he was ten years old, leaving scars and marking him for an extraor-dinary future. The son of a fortune teller, bookish, and an easy target for bullies, Alex hasn't had the easiest childhood. But when he meets curmudgeonly widower Mr. Peterson, he finds an unlikely friend. Someone who teaches him that that you only get one shot at life. That you have to make it count.

The InterestingsBy Meg Wolitzer

Wide in scope, ambitious, and populated by complex characters who come together and apart in a changing New York City, The Interestings explores the meaning of talent; the nature of envy; the roles of class, art, money, and power; and how all of it can shift and tilt precipi-tously over the course of a friendship and a life.

Sisterland: A NovelBy Curtis Sittenfeld

Curtis Sittenfeld, New York Times bestselling author of American Wife and Prep, returns with a mesmerizing novel of family and identity, loyalty and deception, and the delicate line between truth and belief. From an early age, Kate and her identical twin sister, Violet, knew that they were unlike everyone else. Kate and Vi were born with peculiar “senses”—innate psychic abilities concerning future events and other people’s secrets.

The Age of Ice: A NovelBy J. M. Sidorova

J. M. Sidorova’s boldly original and genrebending novel takes readers from the grisly fields of the Napoleonic Wars to the blazing heat of Afghanistan, from the outer reaches of Siberia to the cacophonous streets of nine-teenth-century Paris. The adventures of its protagonist, Prince Alexander Velitzyn—on a lifelong quest for the truth behind his strange physiology—will span three continents and two centuries and bring him into con-tact with an incredible range of real historical figures.

The Impossible Lives of Greta WellsBy Andrew Sean Greer

From the critically acclaimed author of the New York Times bestseller The Confessions of Max Tivoli comes The Impossible Lives of Greta Wells, a rapturously romantic story of a woman who finds herself transported to the “other lives” she might have lived. After the death of her beloved twin brother and the abandonment of her long-time lover, Greta Wells undergoes electroshock therapy. Over the course of the treatment, Greta finds herself re-peatedly sent to 1918, 1941, and back to the present.

Byzantium: StoriesBy Ben Stroud

Ancient cities and fallen empires come to life in this masterful collection. In the Byzantine court, a noble with a crippled hand is called upon to ensure that a holy man poses no threat to the throne. On an island in Lake Michigan, a religious community crumbles after an ardent convert digs a little too deep. Ben Stroud’s historical reimaginings twist together with contem-porary stories to reveal startling truths about human nature across the centuries.

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HOROSCOPESARIES (March 21 - April 20)You feel like screaming at work this month, be-cause it seems that everything you do is causing problems. Don’t worry; it will be over soon. Just continue to fix any mistakes that arise. As for your family life, it’s going well. Loved ones are there for you to lift your spirits after a long month.

GEMINI (May 22 - June 21)Hold your emotions in check at work this month. It feels like a close friend and co-worker is stab-bing you in the back. Before you react, make sure you get all of the facts. A close friend shows up on your doorstep with a problem. Open up your home — and your heart — to him or her.

CANCER (June 22 - July 22)Remain calm as things get crazy this month. You’ll be working a lot of overtime to finish up a major project and your loved ones will be demanding your input in planning a family event. You can’t ig-nore your co-workers or your family, so just try to help everyone out as much as you can.

LEO (July 23 - August 22)The lion wants to roar this month as everything goes well at work and at play. Superiors reward you for all of your hard work and friends take you out to thank you for always being there for them. That special someone finally calls to ask you out. Taurus and Cancer play important roles.

VIRGO (August 23 - September 23)While work is tedious this month, it also is reward-ing. Even the most boring tasks can let your tal-ents show. A close friend relies on you to be there for him or her during an important event. Even though you feel like a third wheel, he or she needs you. You can actually have a good time.

LIBRA (September 24 - October 23)Work can wear you out this month if you let it — don’t. When things get too hectic, take a step back and collect your thoughts. Take a walk if that will help. To do your best, you have to stay focused. A loved one turns to you for help later in the month. Do everything that you can.

SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22)“When will it end?” You ask yourself this question a lot this month as your manager keeps pushing you harder every day. Don’t get frazzled. An old friend calls you up out of the blue and wants to get together. This is the perfect opportunity for you to get your mind off of work.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21)Everything is coming up roses for you this month. You get a surprise bonus at work for all you’ve been doing. As for family relations, they’re very strong. Loved ones thank you for the sup-port you’ve been giving lately. A close friend in-troduces you to someone interesting.

CAPRICION (December 22 - January 19)You finally complete a rigorous task at work. Now is your time to relax. Take a day off and get an early start on a long weekend. You deserve it. As for your friends, they’re ready to celebrate with you. Plan a get-away for all of you.

AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19)Don’t get discouraged at work. While it seems like the month will never end, it’ll be over before you know it. A co-worker with whom you don’t often talk will be there to help you with a prob-lem. That someone special throws you a curve-ball at the end of the month. Don’t get upset.

PISCES (February 20 - March 20)You feel like Superman this month as you keep going without a break. Superiors notice your ef-forts at work and reward you. Loved ones are amazed at your energy. Try to get as much done as you can, because you’ll need your rest by the end of the month.

TAURUS (April 21 - MAY 21)The month seems to fly by. You finish a project that you’ve been working on for a long time. It’s time to celebrate. Your personal life gives you ample time to relax. Close friends are busy, so you’ve got a lot of time to yourself. Enjoy it while you can, because your phone will be ringing off the hook soon.

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