Ladies who do lunch in Kuwait: April 2014

Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Brazil's Bin Laden-Themed Bar Complete with Lookalike Owner

A Bin Laden-themed bar is perhaps one of the more unusual sights England fans will see when they head to Sao Paolo for the World Cup game against Uruguay.

But the bizarre nightspot is sure to be a hit with tourists, thanks to eccentric owner Ceará Francisco Helder Braga Fernandes, who looks like the terrorist himself.

His idea for the bar came about after 9/11, when Bin Laden became the most wanted man in the world. Fernandes reportedly found himself in hot water after an alarmed customer reported that Bin Laden was hiding out in Brazil running a bar.

Happy Cows Saved From Slaughterhouse by Local Community

Lovely!

Monday, April 28, 2014

Kittens Tortured, Bones Broken Jutting Through Their Skin and Left to Die Near Hard Rock Cafe, Gulf Road

These kitties were brutally tortured yesterday near Hard Rock Café and had to be put to sleep. The vet said all the cat's legs were broken and their bones were coming out the skin. They were left in pools of blood to die and one lady found them and took them to the vet. This is inhumane. If this can be done to helpless animals, just think what they might do to another human being.

Another psychopath in the making.

Sunday, April 27, 2014

Free Healthy Cooking Demonstrations at Dasman Diabetes Institute

Dasman Diabetes Institute is pleased to announce that healthy cooking demos will be taking place every Tuesday at 10 a.m. If you are interested please call to reserve a seat at 22242999 ext: 6000 or 6075. It is free of charge to attend and benefit from the cooking demos.

Haute Heritage: Souad J. Al-Sabah's Caftan Chic @SaduHouse

Visit and view tomorrow afternoon at Sadu House.

The designer gets a lot of inspiration from her collection of vintage caftans that she’s been collecting for over ten years from bazaars and souks across the Middle East. Her designs often have an Old World feel to them, with vintage details such as Ottoman embroideries and faded satins, treated to look as if they’d emerged from a trunk in a pasha’s attic.

Saturday, April 26, 2014

Living In or Visiting Kuwait? Want to Learn More About The Local Culture? AWARE's May Calendar of Events

Monday; May 5, 2014 @ 5:00pm
Guided Tour: Kuwait National Museum & Planetarium

Fee: KD 2 per person
The Kuwait National Museum includes the Heritage Museum, the Archaeological Museum, Boom AlMuhallab & the Planetarium. The collection exhibited in the museum portrays the rich history of Kuwait and includes the art collection of Al-Sabah family, the collection of dhows, & the archeological findings in Failaka reflect the complexity of Kuwait history.
The Heritage Museum highlights the importance of Kuwait history from the very first days of its founding. A trip through this section will take you on a journey through Kuwait’s history.
The Archaeological Museum displays artifacts found on archeological sites such as the Failaka Island; including the fossils & artifacts from the Hellenistic era.
Damaged during the Gulf War in 1990, the Planetarium was rebuilt in the early 2000s, and was upgraded with fulldome capabilities along with Uniview to enable state of the art interactive storytelling in a 3D environment.
Limited Seats. Prior registration required through info@aware.com.kw

Website: http://aware.com.kw/EventsDetails.aspx?ID=453

Thursday; May 8, 2014 @ 6:00 p.m.
Course: Middle Eastern Cuisine Course

Food of the Middle East brings with it a variety of exotic flavors. While some dishes will be fragrant others will be spicy, delicate or at times, even syrupy. From dates, saffron, rose petals and orange blossom to cardamom or cumin - these are but a few of the ingredients comprising the fascinating cuisine of the Middle East. Join us at the AWARE Center to learn more about Middle Eastern food from our cooks.
The 4-week course startsThursday May 8& ends on May 29, 2014.
Course Time:6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Course Fee: K.D. 25 per person
Very Limited Seats. Prior registration required through info@aware.com.kw

Website: http://aware.com.kw/EventsDetails.aspx?ID=454

Intensive Summer I Arabic Courses

The AWARE Management is glad to inform you that Intensive Summer I Arabic languagecourses will beginon May 17, 2014.

Each course runs for 5 weeks.

For registration & course details, log on to:www.aware.com.kw/class.aspx

For more information, contact: 2533 5280 or emailinfo@aware.com.kw

Saturday; May 10, 2014 @ 9:15am
Guided Tour: Grand Mosque
For a rewarding, spiritual & informative experience.
This is a 1½ tour of one of Kuwait’s most famous landmarks. Ladies are required to cover - long sleeves and long ankle length skirt, otherwise the mosque will provide a cloak. If you have your own scarf you’re welcome to bring it.
Cameras are allowed.
Children are welcome.
This tour meets directly at the Grand Mosque
Website: http://aware.com.kw/EventsDetails.aspx?ID=456

Tuesday; May 13, 2014 @ 6:00pm

Movie Night: Where Do We Do Now?

Synopsis: Christians & Muslims lived peacefully together for years in this small Lebanese village, but animosities begin to build among the men as a result of slights & misunderstandings. The women of the village conspire to avert sectarian strife though a series of harebrained plans, none of which succeeds in slowing down the escalating spiral of violence. When tragedy strikes, the women find themselves driven to make a deeply personal sacrifice for the sake of peace.

Movie Duration: 110 minutes.

Popcorn & soft drinks will be provided

Registration requested through info@aware.com.kw

Website: http://aware.com.kw/EventsDetails.aspx?ID=457

Monday; May 19, 2014 @ 5:00pm
Tour: Bait AlOthman Museum
Inaugurated by the Amir of Kuwait, His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, on April 8, 2013, this Museum hosts rare historical items & antiques for old Kuwaiti houses. Decorating the walls of its Art Gallery are paintings & belongings of Kuwaiti Artists. There are also the crafts & Kuwaiti dhow models on display.
Limited Seats. Prior registration required through info@aware.com.kw

Website: http://aware.com.kw/EventsDetails.aspx?ID=458

Regards,

AWARE Center

Twitter:@awarecenter
Instragram:@awarecenter
Facebook:/groups/awarecenter

Click here for directions to the AWARE Center.

Friday, April 25, 2014

So Loving H&M these days..

Some super designs and quality clothing coming in at H&M - purrrrrfect for summer.

K'S PATH Shelter Open Day - Last of the Season

Don't forget it's our last Shelter Open Day of the season this Saturday 26th April from 11 am to 2 pm at the Wafra shelter. Please consider donating a few cans of cat and dog food for the adorable dogs and cats! For map www.kspath.org

You never know you might end up falling in love..

Kayak 4 Kuwait

That's contact @kayak4Kuwait on Instagram, not me. Thank you Sukar Group for sharing the info. Good luck to the kayakers WTG people!

Thursday, April 24, 2014

Wayans Brothers Comedy Show in Kuwait #WayansKuwait

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Be Creative with Scraps Event

Beidoun Online Delivery Within 6 Hours

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Note to self - This will be handy for birthday gifts.

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Don't Miss The 'For Art And The Earth' Event at The National Museum on Gulf Road Tonight 7.30PM

For Art and the Earth April 22 - 23
Entrance FREE
Date: April 22nd and 23rd 2014
Time: 7:30PM
Location: Kuwait National Museum

Tonight is the last night to attend the 'For Art and the Earth' event that is taking place at the Kuwait National Museum. The event is a journey that starts off in one hall of the Kuwait National Museum where artists like Sons of Yusef and Zahed Sultan perform before the crowd is moved outdoors from location to location to watch various performances taking place around the museum grounds.

How cool is that? #hadathalarth

Thank you Kuwait UptoDate

Kuwait Bibliophiles Book Club Meeting

Little LoYACers Volunteering Programme Summer 2014

Little LOYACERS - 2014 Registration started. The program will start from 15 June 2014 and ends by 12th July 2014.

Program Criteria:

Open to all nationalities.
Age 6 – 14 in Little LOYAC'ers.
Participants must follow the code of conduct issued to them.

Registration form [link].

Zahed Sultan Live in 3D Concert @CAPKuwait

Venue is Contemporary Art Platform (CAP) Warehouse, Shuwaikh. Map [link].

Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Happy Earth Day Earthlings

20 Free Kids Activities

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A Free LoYAC Music & Dance Evening at The Amricani Cultural Centre

You are invited to the ‘Loyac Music Evening’ where there will be a variety of Arab and Western musical selections from Sayed Darwish to Frank Sinatra.As well as a dance performance by 20 young men and women.
The musical evening will take place on 24 April, starting 7pm at the Amricani Cultural Centre, Gulf Road.

3rd French Short Movie festival @Cinescape Laila, Salmiya and it's Free

MP Nabeel Al Fadhel Recovering From Kidney Transplant

Yesterday, MP Nabeel Al Fadhel underwent a life-saving kidney transplant that was long overdue. His health has been failing for years now, not that anyone would have guessed by his feisty presence at parliament. Nabeel lost a kidney many years ago to cancer and had managed on one kidney for more than a decade. He has had several heart attacks, has 18 stents in his heart, numerous death threats and one memorable trashing of his beloved Porsche - thankfully he was not in it. But that does not stop this formidable force.

One of the main reasons that Nabeel waited so long was that he had real issues with taking anyone's kidney. A moral and ethical dilemma for him.

Finally, after much deliberation, his doctors and loved ones managed to convince him that it was absolutely necessary as he was living on borrowed time. After weeks on dialysis he agreed to the surgery. His youngest son, Ahmed, had been one of the first to step up as a potential donor and was a perfect match. What greater gift of love can a person give. Both are recovering well and we wish them a full, speedy return to good health.

And to the naysayers, whiners and Neanderthals out there - Watch out he's Back!

Cascade British Nursery School Summer Camp

Monday, April 21, 2014

Palestinian Cultural Exhibition

Q8 Bookstore Will be Hosting a 'Discussion on Censorship' with Shurouq Amin, Nada Faris and Dr Naif Al Mutawa

Wednesday night, Hawra'a Khalfan will be hosting a discussion panel on censorship with the amazing Shurouq Amin, Nada Faris and Dr Naif Al Mutawaa.

Thursday night, the Kuwait Writing Club will be celebrating their 1 year anniversary with an Open Mic Night from 7pm with a selection of poetry and prose...

And bring your kids Friday for a day of arts and crafts

Tickets are KD5 from Bayt Lothan, Q8Books or writing club members and proceeds go towards educational needs for Syrian refugees in Jordan!

Free Hair Cuts and Styling for Those in Need Earning Less Than KD 100 per Month

Tifani and friends will TREAT any persons in Kuwait (earning KD100 or less monthly)

to complimentary haircuts and/or styling.

Please register your nannies, house help, cleaners, housemaids or anyone who would be blessed from this experience. Throughout the first week of MAY 2014, in the Mahboula Area

Book appointment now

Tifani +965 5594 2923

call /sms/whatsapp

Gift Bags

DONATION REQUEST

Any hair, beauty, nails products, basic toiletries.

Items for gift bags of basic hygiene toiletries items ie toothpaste/brush, deodorant, hair styling products shampoo, conditioners, socks, soap, lotion etc

Gift Bags will be prepared and distributed via The Light House Church -

Kuwait African International Congregation location here in Mahboula.

Past two years we were able to present toiletry gift bags and beauty services to approx. 60 persons. Your generosity was overwhelming!

We THANK YOU in advance

If you are unable to participate with us.

Please LOVE OUT LOUD all those around you in whatever way God speaks to your hearts.

Une Nuit de Reves IV

Sunday, April 20, 2014

Does British Leadership Get More Embarassing Than This? PM Cameron Tries to Appoint Bankrupt Crony

Tony Caplin

A businessman appointed by the prime minister to head a quango managing public funds has resigned after reports that he had been declared bankrupt.

A Conservative spokesman said that Tony Caplin had resigned as chairman of the Public Works Loan Board (PWLB).

The organisation is responsible for multi-million pound loans to local councils for infrastructure projects.

The Mail on Sunday reported that an investigation by Number 10 revealed Mr Caplin had been made bankrupt in 2012.

Whitehall rules require anyone serving on a public body who is declared bankrupt to inform the relevant minister immediately.

A Conservative Party spokesman said: "Tony Caplin has no role in the Conservative Party nor is he contributing to the manifesto.

"He was appointed to a number of public bodies by the previous government.

"He was re-appointed to the PWLB by the prime minister. He should have declared he was bankrupt.

"This has been pointed out to him and as a result he has resigned."

Senior Labour MP Margaret Hodge, who chairs the Commons Public Accounts Committee, told The Mail on Sunday: "This raises serious questions which should be investigated."

The former Conservative Party chief operating officer has served on a number of public bodies, including the North West London Hospitals NHS Trust, where he was chairman until January last year.

He had been a PWLB commissioner for 10 years and was appointed chairman by Mr Cameron in July 2013.

LWDLIK - What is wrong with the moral fibre of Brits these days? Home and abroad we are facing scandalous affairs.

True Sportsmanship - Ivan Fernandez Anaya

Saturday, April 19, 2014

Beach Party

On Friday 2-5-2014 at Seashell Resort from 10 am to 10 pm

A day full of activities, karaoke, games, prizes and fun. DJs and Osama Fouda as MC.

Prepare your voices for karaoke with the star Ali Roumel.

For more details please contact them on
97775645
90974486
50225227
Tickets are available now.

EEK! Family's Car Catches Fire at Longleat Safari Park in the Lion Enclosure

A family were caught in a terrifying situation when they were forced to abandon their car in the lion enclosure at Longleat Safari Park after it caught fire.The vehicle overheated while travelling through the Wiltshire attraction on Friday afternoon at around 1pm.
A mother and her two children were rescued from the car by rangers just minutes before it burst into flames.
Kevin Ashley, from Longleat Safari Park, told the BBC: “The lions were cleared from the enclosure and the safari park was closed.”
The fire was extinguished quickly and no humans or animals were hurt, the park said.

Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa

My daughter was invited to stay in one of the lovely chalets over the spring break. If I hadn't had to go and drop her and have a sneaky little look around I'm not sure when I would have gotten around to going. I'd heard it was lovely but hadn't thought it would be as impressive as it is. My 10 year old says it was the best two days of her life, high praise indeed. She was at Bellagio last summer so she knows her hotels.

Bravo Jumeirah it really is quite breath taking.