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Archicamp2013Archicamp is back again this summer. They started last year in June 2012, and had a chance One Day visit to Archicamp workshops. To all highschoolers who couldn’t join us last year, this is your chance to be part of a one of a kind experience! Join archicamp and explore the principles of architecture from successful architects & designers.

Period: June 16 to June 27 @ GUST (Gulf University for Science & Technology)
Phone: +965 66006783

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KHFEvent: Kuwait Historical Festival should start last Wednesday, as we notice it postponed till the day (Thursday). Last night, myself and my family visited Kuwait Historical Festival organized by Ministry of Commerce – Tourism Sector. The festival is located at South Mishref, the area opposite GUST.

KuwaitiKidsWe spent the night by having a tour at the festival village with different activities happening such as:

  • Historical kids play zone
  • Booths participation (Food, Historical Items and etc.)
  • Hourly activities
  • Operetta (Presented By the Abdulkareem Abdulqader)
  • Camels
  • Historical Cars
  • Old toys
  • Fireworks
  • Train Tour
  • Show
  • More and More

Spent lovely historical night with my family and came out with some cool photos. The festival village is open to the public (Thursday – Saturday) from the 6pm – 10pm.

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BlackberryQ10_ConceptKuwaitFor the old Blackberry lovers, finally Blackberry Q10 is here now in Kuwait. Today noon, I received Blackberry Q10 devices from Concept Company Kuwait (Authorized Dealer locally). I was waiting for Q10 to release in the market to view the features. As I disliked Blackberry Z10 because of the shape and touch features. But why I liked Q10 is the phone shape and keypad.

BlackberryQ10By unboxing Blackberry Q10 device, the box comes with Battery, Charger, Manual Guide, Headset and Device. The first thing I done when I unboxed the device is touch the phone and view the design shape of it. Futhermore, I instered the SIM Card and starting explorering the operating system.

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 ・2.4/5GHz ・4G Mobile Hotspot
  • GPS: Assisted, Autonomous, and Simultaneous GPS
  • Battery: BlackBerry NS1, 2100mAh 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

After reviewing the full Blackberry Q10 Device there are some points I liked and disliked such as:

Liked:

  • Exterior Design
  • Keypad
  • Touch Screen
  • Operating System (Totally improved, unique and simple)
  • Way of holding the device in hands
  • Applications
  • Both front and back Camera

Disliked:

  • Screen could be bit bigger
  • Operating System: The way of exiting and return back to home (It’s really difficult and hard. Prefer if there is a home button to exit directly).
  • Device top sensor to stay stand-up.

Finally, the device is totally useful for Blackberry lovers, people love to text/chat, businessmen and students. BBM Expands To iOS & Android so don’t hesitate to re-change your device again to Blackberry. All Social Media apps is available and additional apps from Blackberry World.

The device is available at Concept Co. for 209KD with a year warranty by Concept Co.

Concept Stores: The Avenues, Shraq, Hawali or Farwaniya

Phone: 22200797 / 22656330

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I saw AlHamra Tower Instagram this week posting up about oud play night at AlHamra Mall. I planned to visit up this week play, but got busy with extra tasks. Therefore, HiKuwait Blog posted up a short oud play happened last Monday in AlHamra Mall. The oud play is available weekly on Monday and Thursday.

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StarbucksMarinaMallMarina Mall Starbucks was under construction for renovation.  Last night, we were invited to visit Starbucks Marina Mall branch for grand opening. The branch has renovated completely with a wide bigger area. It changed to a classic and modern style with a reception and coffee bar in the centre and open area. It looks like the same new Starbucks branches as Grand Avenues.

Furthermore, the decoration changed also to Arabian Kuwaiti style theme which you can see in the images below.

StarbucksJazzNightAlthough the grand opening night began with a musical jazz night by group of couples. I just would like to raise my hand up and say I loved the atmosphere and decoration of this branch and rate it as 09/10.

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BazaarMagazineMay2013MonaLisaEye catching magazine cover by Bazaar Magazine (May 2013 Issue). I was at Grand Avenues lately today and I passed to one of the cafe’s to buy a bottle of water. On my way to the exit the cafe, I founded Bazaar’s Magazine with impressed notion cover page of MonaLisa. I don’t really know what this issue cover defines, however I really liked it, as it is a solid eye catchy photo attracts us more to grab the magazine.

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PhilipsHomeCooker

Jamie Oliver, the world-renowned chef, and Philips, the electronics giant, have joined forces to launch the revolutionary Philips HomeCooker. The new product is specially designed to offer an innovative approach to home cooking and is a comprehensive tool to meet families’ daily cooking needs.

The Philips HomeCooker is a first-of-its-kind, multi-functional device that prepares and cooks food on its own. It chops, stirs, steams, fries and sautés, and can be left cooking unattended.

XCITEPhilipsThe new HomeCooker is matchless in its ability to perform multiple cooking functions like stirring, cutting, cooking, melting, stewing, boiling, steaming, frying and sautéing. Thanks to the new technology AutoStir, the device is equipped with a unique stirring arm that stirs food automatically. Other smart features are the PerfectTemp and QuickSet timer, which allow users to control the heat to perfection and set up cooking times up to 99 minutes, without having to stand at the stove endlessly.

Philips HomeCooker products are available now at XCITE AlGhanim Showrooms or XCITE Website.

Features

  • Autostir technology – stirs for you
  • Multiple cooking activities – stirs, melts, simmers, stews, boils, steams, fries and sautés
  • Includes glass lid, steam tray, steam basket, pasta insert and stirrer
  • Auto shut off
  • Intuitive control panel on base
  • PerfectTemp – for perfect temperature settings 40 – 250⁰ C
  • QuickSet timer – up to 99 minutes
  • 3 litre family sized stainless steel bowl
  • Dishwasher safe for easy cleaning

Sir JulianThrough today’s launching XCITE event at Grand Avenues, the event was totally exciting and fun by watching the world class performance by German juggler Sir Julian. He’s name is really new to me, but he really made me happy when I see him. Sir Julian is really a happy man with always impressed face. At the end the event was totally exciting with watching Sir Julian Juggle show.

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KuwaitTourismExpo2013Year and year the expo’s stay with the same concept, designs, and promotions. Last year I visited Kuwait Tourism Exhibition 2012, although this year I intellect myself to visit the Tourism Exhibition 2013. As accustomed nothing really exciting or new. I had a quick tour to around the hall and  saw organizations giving up brochures or chatting together. At the end before leaving, I saw Kuwait Airways Flight Simulator, so I had time to discover the simulator available guided by one of the employees.

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100filsAs in a daily routine, I usually get some change back either cash note or coins. In Kuwait, the 100fils worth something such as:

  • You can pay your car park
  • Eat: Falafel Sandwich/Have Breakfast
  • Drink: Get a bottle of water or coke
  • Give it as a tip
  • Photo-Copy a Paper

So we are still fine economy, thanks god we are living in the most lovely country Kuwait.

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TartineSandwichBoutiqueBrand new restaurant and food opened recently. Tartine Sandwich Boutique one of the new small businesses opened their official store after serving their food from home and participating at public events. Today I’ve received for lunch Waffles Ma’s Chicken Salad Sandwich, Vegan Cobb Salad, Pomegranate Blueberry Smoothie and Pancake Balls.

I sat for some seconds thinking, have I ate before waffles sandwiches. It was extremely new for me and however it is really delicious, but the waffles is bit thick and heavy. As for the Vegan Cobb Salad it is the first time for me to eat. The salad is made of vegetables, avocado, tofu, bacon with red vinegar dressing served with a toll jar.

From my point view, it is really excellent food concept restaurant built locally with the combination of waffles with main dishes. I rate Tartine Sandwich Boutique food 07/10.

Delivery Available: 2241 8171

Instagram & Twitter: @tartinekw

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Ministry of Commerce Tourism Sector is organizing a historical festival this week. The festival covers lots of activities such as historical museum, Kuwait historical village, musical events and operetta.

KWHFKuwait Historical Festival village is open for everyone to visit daily from Wednesday 15th May to 18th May 2013 (from 6.3opm – 10pm). The festival village is located at South Mishref, Opposite Mishref Fire Station & Kuwait Exhibition Centre.

More information visit the festival Website or Instagram.

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DietCenterKuwaitOne week finished since I started my First Day Of Diet With Diet Center. Last Saturday was my first follow-up visit. I visited DietCenter and rechecked my weight, height and other assessments. The result was lost 1KG only within a week without walking or exercising. I’m not walking and  exercising because always running out of time with work and daily life habit.

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