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Kuwait Leadership Mastery Finale

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Kuwait Leadership Mastery - Dr. John P. Hayes

Today is the finale of the Kuwait Leadership Mastery program, which is a unique leadership program is funded by the US State Department’s Middle East Partnership Initiative and has trained more than 60 young Kuwaiti’s and expatriates in Kuwait in the past four months.

Seven Campaigns for Change to benefit the Kuwaiti Society will be presented by members of the Kuwait Leadership Mastery (KLM) on Wednesday 13 March at 5:30 p.m. at Gulf University for Science & Technology.

Last November, when KLM was organized, the 60 participants were divided into seven teams, and each team was requested to develop a plan to resolve a problem currently existing in Kuwait. The teams were organized around these themes: Sports & Health, Environment, National Unity, Social Responsibility, Leadership Development, Business/Entrepreneurial Development, and Education Reform. Each team will have 12 minutes to make a presentation in this KLM seminar, the last in the series.

A group of judges will evaluate the campaigns and select three winners. Audience members will select the “most creative” campaign. The event is open to the public. The winning teams will be recognized at the KLM graduation ceremony on 3 April at GUST.

There will also be an upclose and personal session with Mr. Adel Abdul Wahab Al-Majed, Chairman & Managing Director of Boubyan Bank who will address the candidates on his journey as a leader in the corporate world today and the importance of capable and dynamic young leaders in Kuwait today.

When: 5pm – Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Where: GUST, West Mishref

About Kuwait Leadership Mastery:

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Kuwait Leadership Mastery (KLM) is a non-profit, specialized skill training project to benefit Kuwaiti youth (ages 17-24) and women by teaching them leadership principles that will help them actively engage in their communities, impacting business, government and society at large. KLM seminar training includes principles of leadership, using personality to lead effectively, showing others how to follow, conceptualizing and promoting a campaign for positive change, persuasive speaking and writing, and cultivating and promoting leadership habits.

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London : BA fares from KWD 206 only!

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British Airways offers Kuwaiti travellers a gateway to the northern hemisphere 

Discover the USA, Canada, and Europe, including London, with British Airways’ special discounted fares. See some of the world’s top events this summer in London, catch a Broadway show in New York or wander through the famed art galleries of Paris, all at reduced prices for those who book before 11 August 2012.

The fares are applicable for First, Club World (business class), World Traveller Plus (premium economy) and World Traveller (economy) and are valid for travel before 31 December 2012.

Paolo De Renzis, Regional Commercial Manager, Middle East, said: “British Airways’ extensive network offers passage to many of the world’s great cities through the main travel hub of London, while the extended travel period would be tempting for anyone considering travel in the next six months.

“The Middle East has a diverse population with people from all over the world making a home in the Gulf states. Most residents will travel at least once a year to visit loved ones and many find the Middle East’s central location perfect for discovering new destinations. Our sale fares open up new and familiar destinations for travellers,” he added.

Entry of Harrods, LOndon

London is a particularly popular destination for savvy shoppers who appreciate the selection of department stores such as Harrods and Harvey Nichols, the high-end boutiques of Bond Street and the atmosphere of Oxford Street. New York is also a top destination for shopping with the temptation of Fifth Avenue and Bloomingdale’s. With the travel period extended until the end of the year, schedule a trip to Europe’s famed Christmas markets or catch the season’s first dumping of snow in Canada.

Deutsch: Paris: Eiffelturm und Marsfeld

Fares start from just KWD 206* in World Traveller, KWD 380* in World Traveller Plus, KWD 969* in Club World and KWD 1,527* in First from Kuwait to London and Paris. To fly across the Atlantic to the USA will cost from KWD 341* in World Traveller, KWD 578* in World Traveller Plus, KWD 1077* in Club World and KWD 2,663* in First.

Vancouver, Canada after a snowfall.

To Canada, fares start from KWD 341* in World Traveller, KWD 578* in World Traveller Plus, KWD 1,077* in Club World and KWD 2,663* in First. All fares are for return flights and include taxes, fees and surcharges.

British Airways has also announced its new winter schedule which includes an increased presence in the Middle East and CIS regions due to the integration of former bmi routes. In addition to KSA, UAE, Bahrain, 

Kuwait, Oman and Qatar, British Airways will also operate services to Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Lebanon, Jordan and Georgia.

A full timetable of British Airways’ flights to London and beyond is available online at ba.com – where customers can find the lowest fares– and book, pay and check-in online for their flights.

*Terms and conditions apply. Subject to availability. Visit www.ba.com for full offer details.

About:

 

  • This year marks the airline’s 80th anniversary of flying to the Middle East.
  • British Airways has a worldwide route network that covers more than 150 destinations in 75 countries.
  • The airline is one of the world’s largest international airlines carrying approximately 36 million passengers around the world every year.
  • The airline offers a choice of four cabins on majority of its longhaul services.
  • The airline is investing in new aircraft, new cabins, new technology and new routes.
  • British Airways operates from Terminal 5, its home at London Heathrow.  This terminal is capable of handling 30 million customers a year and is the size of 50 football pitches.
  • Over the next five years British Airways will be investing more than £5bn in new aircraft, smarter cabins, elegant lounges, and new technologies to make life more comfortable in the air and on the ground.
  • In the summer 2012 schedule the airline will operate 61 weekly flights from eight GCC markets to London Heathrow

Opening hours and contact details British Airways in Kuwait

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Alghanim Travel represents British Airways in Kuwait

London 2012 Olympics: How to watch the event in Kuwait?

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[via Arab Times :Nihal Sharraf, Iddris Seidu and Joana Saba]

Kuwait Gets Ready To Watch 2012 Olympics

Olympics 2012 can be viewed in Kuwait via Arab States Broadcasting Union (ASBU), which has subcontracted rights to Orbit Showtime Network-OSN, Al-Jazeera TV and Abu-Dhabi TV Network-ADTV.

ASBU was awarded broadcasting rights for the Middle East by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Arabic speakers can watch some of the games with Arabic commentary on those channels.

The broadcasting right was valued at $21 million and includes coverage of the London 2012 Olympic Games in Bahrain, Djibouti, Iraq, Mauritania, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Yemen. According to the ASBU, it will air the Games across all platforms, including TV, cable, satellite, Internet and mobile telephones, in all languages throughout the region.

Orbit/Showtime Network (OSN) will feature LIVE Olympic coverage of the 26 sports over 16 days in the following channels:

 

OSN Sports 1 HD
OSN Sports 2 HD (New)
OSN Sports 3
OSN Sports 4
OSN Sports Extra
OSN Olympics 1 HD (New)
OSN Olympics 2 HD (New)
OSN Olympics News 24 HD (New)

Most coverage will be in full High Definition 1080i with Dolby Digital surround sound for the best exciting viewing experience ever.

Subscribers can also watch the Olympics coverage online through OSN Play. OSN Play is free to OSN subscribers.

The channels are available with the OSN Packages of Platinum Extra HD, Premier Plus HD, Premier Plus, Family Plus, and Sports.

Moreover, the Saudi Sports Channels of the ArabSat will be featuring a number of Olympic Games in the evening with Arabic commentary.  Arabsat currently operates 5 satellites, at 3 orbital positions, 20°East, 26°East and 30.5°East: Arabsat-2B at 20°East, Arabsat BADR-4, Arabsat BADR-5 and Arabsat BADR-6 all co-located at 26°East; Arabsat-5A at 30.5°East.

Meanwhile, The International Olympic Committee will live stream the London 2012 Summer Olympics in 64 territories across Asia and Africa on its YouTube channel.

The offer will be available in countries where the IOC’s broadcast partners didn’t acquire digital content rights. In Asian territories, the YouTube channel will provide exclusive Games coverage. Sub-Saharan African territories will get digital coverage via the IOC’s YouTube channel on a nonexclusive basis.

Orbit Showtime Network-OSN, Al-Jazeera TV and Abu-Dhabi TV Network-ADTV will have a few FTA channels for the games, but those who would want full access viewing would be expected to dig into their pockets, for an amount ranging from KD 63-70 to cover the cost of sat receiver and one year subscription for Al-Jazeera and Abu-Dhabi channels.

Existing subscribers already hooked on those channels might be required to pay from KD 31-33 for renewal. Those who would prefer OSN will have to pay KD 19 for the receiver plus KD 10 per month.

Egyptian National Television has also obtained the rights to broadcast all of the Olympic events, beginning on July 26. The rights were granted to broadcast on free and cable television on the Nile TV network channels. Egyptians at home and abroad will be able to watch their Olympic sportsmen compete. The Egyptian football team was placed in league with Brazil, Belarus and New Zealand, and will begin the tournament against Brazil

In addition the Arab States Broadcasting Union announced that Dubai Media Institute will open 6 new open sports channels broadcasting on ArabSat, and will be airing all of the events and ceremonies of the London 2012 Olympics, taking place from July 27 to Aug 12.

The Saudi Sports channel also announced that they will be broadcasting the Olympics fully on all six channels live during Ramadan. Abu Dhabi Sports Channels will also be following the events of the 2012 Olympics, and that they will be broadcasting all events for free and in high-definition on their channels. Modern Sport and Modern Football from Morocco have also acquired the rights to broadcast the Olympics. These channels are all available for free (after a small initial registration fee) on ArabSat or NileSat, and are easily accessible.

Aside those planning to watch the action indoors, there are various expat groupings that have designated “Sheesha” cafes and other spots where they congregate to socialize and watch such big international tournaments like the Olympics 2012.

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View On-line/Download:  Schedule of events for London 2012 

Kuwait Residents Awarded at Canon Dynamic World 2012 Competition

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 Kuwait-based photographer, Tareq Al Obaid has been announced as the winner of ‘Best Photo in Kuwait’ in Canon Middle East’s regional ‘Dynamic World 2012’ photography and video competition, which invited imaging talent throughout the region to capture the best of the region’s dynamic moments.

Hussain Al-HashemiMeanwhile, an aspiring Kuwait-based filmmaker, Said Hussein has been announced as the third prize winner in the video category for his entry titled ‘Kuwait in Motion’.

The competition which was organised as part of Canon’s continuous commitment to recognise grass root photographic talent, witnessed over a thousand entries from thirteen participating countries.

This year’s competition provided a unique platform for enthusiasts to utilise both- photography and video mediums. The addition of the video category reflects the growing trend of photography enthusiasts using their DSLR cameras to record full HD videos.

Judge, Tonya Colson, said; “In this contest, we were looking for images that capture the dynamic world. Specifically I was looking for images that capture the emotion or feeling of the moment. All of the winning images conveyed a feeling of the time and place, and provided a window into the photographer’s dynamic world.”

Hendrik Verbrugghe, Marketing Director for Canon Middle East & North Africa, said; “Canon is at the forefront of imaging innovation and is committed to supporting photography in the region by making it accessible to all. The quality of imagery submitted from Kuwait was very high and demonstrated the entrants’ visual capturing skills, with many of the entries managing to capture the dynamic spirit of their city in a split second shot which certainly tells a different and unique story.

Recording Full HD videos on DSLR cameras have created new possibilities for photographers to capture and share their stories and stay relevant in a rapidly changing digital landscape.

Canon is a leader in this segment and has the largest range of DSLR cameras catered to the video industry and we are proud to have engaged with local talent to further develop their visual creativity,” added Verbrugghe.

To view the winning entries along with other submissions, please visit the Canon Middle East micro site at: http://canondynamicworld.com/gallery

Canon Dynamic World 2012 Winners:

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Ban on Nepalese Housemaids

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KATHMANDU, July 21: As a provisional ban on housemaids entry into Kuwait persists beyond the originally-stated period of three weeks, those preparing to fly to the country to work as domestic help are in a tight spot. Officials claim the ban is necessary for preparing a guideline to protect Nepali women from malicious trafficking agents.

Although there is no official data available, it is believed that a few hundred Nepali women, who are all set to fly to Kuwait after receiving housemaid trainings, are at the receiving end of the ban. Continue reading →

Primary and EY’s Teaching positions available in culturally rich Kuwait

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Calling all Primary & Early Years teachers!

* Save up to £10,0000 a year!!!* *Huge Ex Pat Community* *ONE Year contracts available*

Teachanywhere is an established agency, placing qualified teachers into top international schools around the world. We have account managers who are field based thus, getting a great understanding of the schools we supply to in the Middle and Far East.

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English: Kuwait City (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Kuwait is one of the more popular expatriate haunts of the Middle East; it is a small country that embraces the perfect combination of local culture and western lifestyle boasting a vibrant, varied and welcoming expatriate community, not to mention plenty of glorious sunshine, lovely beaches and warm waters. Whether you frequent the local market bazaars and souks or engage in outdoor activities such as diving and snorkeling, there really is something for everyone here. It is also offers a great saving potential with tax free salaries and low cost of living.

Teachanywhere is acting on behalf of this reputable school which is part of a group that owns several schools in and around Kuwait City and other areas. They are seeking Primary and Early Years Teachers with at least one year’s post qualifying teaching experience for a September start. At this time recruitment is not specific for any one school; placement will depend on the application and the availability of a relevant position in a particular school.

Roles available below:

Primary KS1 Teacher

Primary – KS1 English Teacher – Kuwait – September 2012

Maths Coordinator

Science Coordinator

Early Years – Foundation Stage Teacher – Kuwait – September 2012

The Primary units have been developed to provide a vibrant, colorful and spacious learning environment with great resources relevant to the age range. The children are also a delight in terms of enthusiasm and eagerness; reward balances challenge in this school.

PLEASE NOTE – ONLY TEACHERS WITH A BACHELOR OF EDUCATION/PGCE OR EQUIVALENT SHOULD APPLY.

Apply now to cc@teachanywhere for a consultative response to your CV!

What to expect as a teacher in Kuwait

Teaching in Kuwait is a true cultural experience. Kuwait has long had international schools, and has a variety of opportunities with US, UK, International and bilingual curricula. Kuwaiti parents have long made an international education a priority for their children, and many international schools in this prosperous Gulf country have Kuwaiti children in attendance. Because Kuwait’s international school sector is so well established, they are often more welcoming of less experienced teachers, making it a great place to start your teaching career.

Salaries, like that of all Gulf countries, are tax free in the country of origin, and benefits packages include furnished housing – which may or may not be shared with another teacher and thus not suitable for teachers with spouse/dependents- this varies by school, flights yearly, and an end of contract bonus, called gratuity, which many teachers use in lieu of a pension payment. Medical insurance is provided but it may or may not extend beyond your host country or cover travel. Utilities may or may not be part of the package but in our experience utilities in the Middle East are very inexpensive.

ExpatVoices: Here’s a related article [link] I found online written by a American teacher in Kuwait (written three years back). This is not my personal endorsement or opinion. Make your own judgment or perhaps if you’ve been here long enough, you’ll get a better understanding I guess. Not to be discussed in an open forum – my view unless you want some backlash.

Meet, Dine, Travel with Kim Kardashian

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Spotted this Huge Signboard in Downtown Kuwait City. As you all know, Kim Kardashian is coming to Kuwait. 

Who is Kim?

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Kimberly Noel ”Kim“ Kardashian (born October 21, 1980) is an American socialite, television personality, model, actress and businesswoman. She is known for starring in Keeping Up with the Kardashians, the E! reality series that she shares with her family, and its spin-offs including Kourtney and Kim Take New York.

Reason for coming?

Kim Kardashian is coming to Kuwait for the launch of Millions of Milkshakes Bar in Kuwait.

About Millions of Milkshakes

Since launching the milkshake bar in 2008, Millions of Milkshakes has become world famous. It’s a family place where every teenager wants to be seen and where you can’t get your children to leave because everyone loves the experience! Click [here] to visit their site.

When: Thursday October 11, 2012.

How can I meet Kim?

Subscribe to Marie Claire Magazine Kuwait, Liyalina, Gala or Fortune Arabia and you many win a chance to meet Kim only for 60 KD. Call 222 500 65/85 for subscriptions.

Kim Kardashian in Dubai @ Opening of Millions of Milkshakes

NGOs help abused women in Kuwait – More awareness needed

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KUWAIT: All over the world, women are subjected to various forms of violence and brutality. In the Middle East, the case isn’t different – except for that the numbers are morbidly higher. Some women don’t admit to being beaten by their husbands out of fear of divorce or for the sake of their children. Fatma, a 29-year-old Kuwaiti is married for the second time after she became a victim of domestic abuse during her first marriage which lasted for nine months only. She suffered in silence without telling her family what she was going through and stayed optimistic that things would change – but they didn’t. Continue reading →