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I was at 360 Mall and noticed there was a recycling expo organized by young Kuwaitis who have responsibility toward environment, they were collecting old phones, CDs, and other obsolete electronics for recycling them, nice.

I’m noticing more recycling awareness campaigns in Kuwait in the withing the last couple years, this is great but we wish that government also build more recycling plants to Re-use more of the wastes (tires, house wastes..etc) rather than dumping them at the yards or burn them at landfills.

So if you have old phones or CDs that you wish to be recycled contact them.

Phone: 97261279

 

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One thing that I love about summer in Kuwait, the beach! I was walking at Marina Crescent’s beach today enjoying the high-tide and I saw that they were preparing for the Spring Fling sport carnival that will begin tomorrow at 4:00 pm exact and continue till Saturday.

The event will include many interesting sports like beach volleyball, beach football, rafting, rope pulling among others, and winners will get prizes. It sounds fun I’m going to participate!

I brought you the event schedule below:

Thursday 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Beach Football championship

Beach Volleyball championship

Family recreational activities

Activities on main stage

Friday 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Q8 Rafting competition 9:00AM – 4:00PM

Beach Football championship 6:00PM – 9:00PM

Beach Volleyball championship 6:00PM – 9:00PM

Family recreational activities

Activities on main stage

Saturday 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Beach Football championship

Beach Volleyball championship

Rope pulling championship

Family recreational activities

Activities on main stage

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I thought we only had good break-dancers and Free-Runners in Kuwait but it turned out I’m so wrong, a friend emailed me a cool video for the RedBull street style final show at Marina Mall and the guys were really amazing! Both Karam Humaidani and Abdulwahab Al Oteibi did incredible tricks and moves with the ball that I thought weren’t possible, over 2,000 spectators were dazzled, literally.

The 1st winner, Karam Humaidani, will represent Kuwait in the world championship in Italy on September 2012, congrats and wish him all the luck!

Image via [flickr]

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I think it would be great to visit the Re-use expo this weekend especially if you’re interested in recycling concept. It’s an annual expo that serves as an opportunity for non-profit organizations, companies, and creative talents to showcase their works in preserving our environment and raising awareness on the recycling concept.

I visited the expo last year and liked what I saw. See here

Where: ACK – Mishref

When: 19 – 21 April & Earth Day 22

1st image via [Froyonation]

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Some of you may have already heard about the National Youth Project that was launched recently in Kuwait but many didn’t have any idea what actually it is including myself. What I did is contact the organizers and asked them about the project; its idea and purpose, they kindly explained that this project was launched based on direct directions from H.H Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Sabah -Emir of Kuwait to fully support the youth and their ambitions.

They formed a committee that will gather all the suggestions and ideas given by young people in Kuwait to implement them; for example if guys want the government to allow for car tent then they will raise it to the Ministry of Interior to take action.

I’m loving the idea, to submit any suggestions or ideas you can do it through their website here

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A friend told me that famous street 3D illusion painters Julian Beever and Planet Street Painting group have made stunning floor 3D graffiti’s at the Avenues and Marina Mall. Beever is currently working on a 3D floor graffiti at the Avenues close by Starbucks cafe, I think VIVA brought him.

Note: The Kuwait 3D Maze painting above was made by Planet Street Painting group.

Below are some of Beever previous works, imagine he only used chalk, aren’t they amazing?

Image via [LWDLK]

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I read on RedBull’s website that they’ll organize a freestyle soccer contest in Kuwait to select the best football freestylers, the winner will fly all the way to Italy for the world final, sounds cool!

Where: Marina Crescent 

When: 20th April 6:30 pm

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April is all about surprises, isn’t it? April’s fool aside, I decided to make you a list of all the enjoyable events and activities that we will have on April in Kuwait, so let’s go through them:

French Short Movie Festival:  Organized in Kuwait for the first time in partnership with Cinescape and Festival International du court-métrage de Clermont-Ferrand. During two nights they will screen short movies fromaround the world selected and awarded by the international short film Festival of Clermont-Ferrand.

Where: Cinescape Laila (Salmiya, Laila Gallery Complex)

When: 9 & 10 April from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Kuwait Rally 2012: This seems really cool event to attend, photo shooters will also love it, there will be over 20+ teams, I’m glad we’re having more Rally championships in Kuwait. See more here

Where: Near Khiran resort

When: 12 -14 April

Q8 Raft Competition: Are you into sports? Marina Crescent beach will  have a fantastic 3-day series of sport events including beach football, beach volleyball, and rafting competition, so are you up to the challenge?

Where: Marina Crescent beach

When: 26 – 28 April

above image via [link]

International Autism Day: I don’t know if you are aware but today (2nd April) is the International Autism Day and they will be celebrating it at Kuwait Center for Autism, I was there last year and had the chance to meet up with the boys, they really need our support.

Where: Kuwait Center for Autism – Mishref, see more here

When: Today

Reuse 5.0 expo: Care about the environment? Reuse is nice expo where companies and aspiring creative talents showcase their ideas in the fields of social responsibility and sustainability related to preserving our environment and raising awareness on the recycling concept. See more here

Where: ACK

When: 19 – 21 April

Ambassadors of comedy event: Need some laughs? Personally I do, there will be a stand-up comedy show featuring Nitin Mirani (AKA King Of UAE Comedy), Dean Obeidallah, and Aron Kader. Guess what else? The money will be donated to an orphanage.

Where: American International School

When: 27th April, Friday 2012 Time: 7:30pm, for reservation Click Here

Kuwait Hot Air Balloons festival: I read there will be international participations from many countries such as France, US, Britain, Italy, Poland, Russia, Latonia, and others. The design for the biggest hot air balloon in the shape of Kuwaiti flag was also approved by H.H Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Sabah.

 Where: Not announced yet. See more here

When: April

Are you aware of more events for April? We’re more than glad to share them.

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I was driving on Gulf Road this evening and I spotted Kuwait Towers with lights turned off for Earth Hour 2012, I also saw that lights were turned off for Al Hamra tower, Tijaria, Liberation tower, Al Raya I&II, and United tower from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm. I tried to explain to my family the idea behind Earth Hour and thankfully found acceptance

Its definitely a nice initiative but I wish there will be more awareness and participations next year insha’allah.

 

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I wanted to get myself a new watch so I passed by the watches expo at Kuwait International fair, its a good place to find a watch from many brands under one roof plus there were some good offers.

Where: Kuwait International Fair -Hall#8.

When: 21st March -31th March

I also found that the perfumes expo was also launched so I gave it a quick tour and got some new perfumes.

Where: Kuwait International Fair – Halls#5, 6, &7

When: 21st March -31th March

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I read on Kuwait News Agency website that Kuwait will organize the first hot air balloons festival next month with international participations from many countries such as France, US, Britain, Italy, Poland, Russia, Latonia, and others.

The design for the biggest hot air balloon in the shape of Kuwaiti flag was also approved by H.H Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Sabah, I hope they will allow us to ride the balloons it’ll be really fun though first I’ve to confirm about the exact date and location, stay tuned!

Via [KUNA][FroyoNation]

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