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ARTS, CRAFTS & CULTURE- Bayt Lothan: Bayt Lothan is a private non-profit organization. It is a community service institution whose primary objective is to nurture arts and crafts in Kuwait. To that end it organizes workshops in arts, crafts and design. - Dar Al Funoon Gallery: Since its inception in 1994, Dar al Funoon has established itself as supporter of Middle Eastern art which remains dynamic, fascinating and sought after in the art world. The gallery's aim is to promote the work of contemporary artists from the region and inspire the art enthusiasts and art lovers to gain awareness of this emerging art.Prominent, emerging and young artists from the region have all exhibited at Dar Al Funoon, where the diversity of contemporary art has been demonstrated in a wide range of styles, approaches, ideas and forms. - Sultan Gallery: A non-profit organization propagating contemporary and secular movements through Arab art. - Historical, Vintage and Classic Cars Museum of Kuwait - Kuwait Textile Arts Association (KTAA): blog post about an event I attended organized by KTA, about traditional Kuwaiti clothing and fashion: - Zeri Crafts: Like zeri – the gold or silver thread that brightens traditional garments in the arabian Gulf region – the company is seeking to cast Gulf heritage in a new light by modernising handicraft design and uses and re-integrating those in the everyday lives of people. Palestinian Cultural Center: The Palestinian Culture Center aims at supporting needy families and preserving the rich and vibrant culture of Palestine. It does this by encouraging ladies to continue a beautiful handicraft, embroidery, which has been in Palestine for hundreds of years and ensuring that the tradition is carried on to the younger generation. - Contemporary Art Platform Kuwait: Kuwait's leading non-profit art center for modern & contemporary art. Offering lectures, films screenings & workshops. - Kuwait Photowalk Photographers: - Gallery Tilal: A contemporary art gallery with an area of 450 square meters and equipped with all facilities to hold art exhibitions. - Ghadir Gallery Kuwait: Kuwait is dedicated to promote the Kuwaiti formative artist and writer Thuraya Al-Baqsami and successfully accomplished 120 national and international solo art exhibitions, literary and poetry readings, musical events and participates in charity activities worldwide.? We are also the owners of Ghadir Gallery and operate this enterprise with wordwide activities only with a small number of staff. See my blog post about it here: - Ahmad Alrashid – Kuwait graphic designer: - Saima’s Art Gallery Kuwait: - Sadu House: Al Sadu is a cultural center concerned with the promotion of Kuwait's traditional textile arts and related skills. Our vision is one of celebration and inspiration! - Dar Al Athar Al Islamiyyah (I’ve attended many of my favorite events here): Dar al-Athar al-Islamiyyah (DAI) is a cultural organisation based on a Kuwaiti private art collection owned by Sheikh Nasser Sabah al-Ahmed al-Sabah, founder of The al-Sabah Collection and his wife, DAI director general and co-founder Sheikha Hussah Sabah al-Salem al-Sabah. Continue reading more about DAI here: Three of my blog posts about events I attended organized by DAI: - - - - Architecture of Kuwait (AOK): AOK is a platform dedicated to showcasing Kuwait’s creative talents through online projects and portfolios, providing you with creative opportunities, and exposure to the world of design. - Q8 Art: Q8 ART is a group created for Kuwaitis and non-Kuwaitis, who are creative or have a talent for something. Anyone can join or post any kind of creative media such as photographs, music, videos or basically anything you want! - The British Academy of International Arts: - The art news from Kuwait around the world: - Art Kuwait: all the Art News in Kuwait in one place. Share your artworks and information about upcoming art events in Kuwait - Kuwait Art & Architecture: - Kuwait Culture Office: - In case I missed any art related museums, here is a reference to a list of all art galleries in Kuwait: BLOGSMine? eternaljoiedevivre. Blog directory on Expat blog: (environmental blog) (food blog) (food blog) (popular blog) blog post about one of their events: (popular blog) (personal favorite) (personal favorite) (personal favorite) (personal favorite) (one of my good friend’s blogs but I need to follow it more often to practice my Arabic) (popular blog) (gardening in Kuwait) EDUCATION:- British Institute of Vocational Training (BIVT): BIVT was established by educationalists with a wealth of experience. As a training institute we strive to provide the best of British education. This is made possible through the exceptional quality of our experienced, qualified and highly motivated staff. - Berlitz Institute for language courses: - Homework Club Kuwait: To provide a quiet, structured, safe learning environment for your child to do his/her homework, with an emphasis on reading enrichment and physical activity. - I am Challenge Kuwait: I Am Challenge-Kuwait has started! Join us in our mission to empower the Youth, break the cycle of materialism and to raise awareness of issues in Kuwait and abroad. - Blogyac: Between the random blabber, we try to highlight what's significant to the youth in Kuwait by posting about random topics and events locally and abroad - Educators for Kuwait: This page is dedicated to spreading awareness, and committed to shedding light upon issues that exist in education today. Join us to learn how to become an Educator for Kuwait. Join us in the effort to promote a brighter future. - ABC of Kuwait: we provide Applied Behavior Analysis therapy to children with Autism and Related Disorders. - Amideast Kuwait: AMIDEAST Kuwait is a private, nonprofit organization and a Department of State affiliate located in Sharq Kuwait. Our office is an overseas EducationUSA center that provides Kuwaiti students with information on all aspects of the American education. Our main mission is to strengthen mutual understanding and cooperation between Americans and the peoples of the Middle East and North Africa. AMIDEAST also has a reputation for providing professional training, standardized testing and English language services. - Bright Minds Kuwait: giving the bright minds of a Kuwait a bright start! - Kuwait Association for the Care of Children in Hospital (***volunteering opportunity***) - Kuwait Center for Autism: - Kuwait Camp Kcamp: Kuwait camp’s mission is to contribute to child development through diverse activities. Our Target is to cultivate camper’s unique talents and skills. Kcamp offers campers an enriched summer experience through a variety of sport and recreational activities in a fun- filled environment. Our Program promotes self-esteem, trust and teamwork, thereby allowing campers to develop a deeper understanding of themselves, others and the world around them. - List of schools in Kuwait: American International School: American School: American School of Kuwait: Creativity Academy: Bayan Bilingual School: English School: National English School: English School of Kuwait: Bilingual School of Kuwait: Model School: 'Takamul International School: Ru'ya: Nibras School: Bilingual School: Kuwait American School: English School: Academy for Girls: ée Fran?ais of Kuwait: … _du_Kuwait(can't find main website, but contact info is listed in that site).English playgroup school: Children International School (CCIS): British Nursery School: Steps Montessori Nursery: School Fahaheel: Bilingual School: Bilingual School: Al-Bustan Nursery (for hearing disability): English Playgroup and Primary School: The Rainbow Playgroup: The English Academy: American Bilingual School: International Academy of KuwaitKuwait International English School: School: Bilingual School: School: Academy (couldn't find official website)Baby of Mine preschool and daycare: ENVIRONMENT/ANIMAL CARE- Istidamah Environmental Solutions:Istidamah Environmental Solutions is primarily focused on development of projects and investment opportunities in the field of waste management and recycling. - Metal & Recycling Company (MRC):Metal & Recycling Company (MRC) was established in 1987. It is an ISO 14001 certified and a publicly traded company in Kuwait Stock Exchange Market since 1996. - Down to Earth: Down to Earth's mission is to help consumers lead a healthier toxin-free life style while caring for the environment. We are committed to providing the highest quality products. Also, we aim to:* Increase consumer’s awareness about toxins present in conventional everyday products.* Increase consumer’s awareness about The Three R’s of the Environment: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. - Solarity Kuwait: The largest solar products retail store in the region, Solarity provides its customers with a complete variety of solar products. A vast range of solar products imported from the US, UK and Asia has given Solarity a solid base for wholesaling in the Middle East regionHaven’t found a website for this one yet, but you can follow them on twitter: - Al Yaal (***volunteering opportunity***):Kuwait's First Nationwide Marine Conservation Initiative - Kuwait Dive Team?: Kuwait Dive Team is a team of Kuwaiti young men who are attempting rescuing and rehabilitating Kuwaiti marine environment through dedicated and distinct marine operations. blog post: - Kūt: a one-stop site for cultural and environmental news and events in Kuwait. It is an evolving community project which welcomes contribution and support from others interested in trying to capture Kuwait's cultural news and events. - Kuwait Environmental Protection Society (KEPS): KEPS works on environmental matters, and focuses its efforts on protection of the environment of Kuwait. Green Line Environmental Group Kuwait: its mission is to enhance the environmental awareness of the Society; to save it from the pollution which besieged it and attract the youth to have interest in the Environment, in order to establish a pressing environmental opinion, which assists in adopting decisions protecting both the environment and the society. In addition to involving the society in the environmental elements, increasing awareness about environmental issues, calling for collective participation and integral efforts to cope with the risks of pollution which destroys the society’s health. - Greensac – The first eco-friendly store in Kuwait: - Yasmin Farms (modern ethical farming): * Article about it in Khaleejesque: - The Soul of Kuwaiti Turtles: - The Green Target Company (GTC): The Green Target Company - GTC gladly offers you:1) Its waste collecting services from where ever you are and when ever you need (providing you with containers to collect your wastes in to be ready for pick-up)2) Its well-known Biodegradable plastic products (Trash Bags in all three sizes, dining table rolls, and you can even customize your own bag choosing the shape, size and color you want) - Made In Kuwait.3) Its Eco-friendly products as previously mentioned. --> To call for the waste collection service,--> To order your biodegradable products,--> To enjoy our all new eco-friendly products,Please contact us:Hotline - 944 449 27 - 944 449 28Office - 22 44 6161 - 22 44 8383Fax - 22 4188 74e-mail - info@gtc- - K’s PATH: an Animal Welfare organization with a broad range of animal and habitat related programs. PAWS: voluntary non-profit organization in Kuwait to assist the homeless, neglected and abandoned animals by providing veterinary care, rescue and adoption services, to domestic, wild and pet animals in Kuwait. paws- - Epetome Pet Boutique Kuwait?: We are an online pet boutique, based in Kuwait, dedicated to bringing high quality pet products to the deserving animals and their humans in this region. - Q8 Petography: 'Q8 Petography' offers you a unique opportunity to capture your pets at their finest moments. Whether at your home, on the beach or elsewhere, 'Q8 Petography' will work with you to create lasting memories. 'Q8 Petography' uses high resolution photos and canvas prints to allow you to decorate your living space or share pictures with your loved ones... Because fine moments are worth celebrating. - Rivers World: Rivers World Company is a comprehensive pet store that caters to the needs of all pets in addition to providing other services that include designing and building customized aquariums, aquarium maintenance and consultation services. Consequently, Rivers World’s new and main store was officially opened at Discovery Mall in January 2011, becoming one of largest and major pet stores in Kuwait. - Pawsh Boutique Kuwait: an online store for Animal Lovers & the furrballs who share their lives. - Animal Care: Animal Care is a company founded to meet the needs of pets and their humans. We currently offer: PET PRODUCTS - online & delivered to your door (.kw) GROOMING BOARDING TRAINING Our goal is to meet all your pet-care needs.- Humans and Animals: Humans and Animals was born to bring together all animals lovers, activists and volunteers together in one place. One of our main goals is to spread awareness about the importance of enforcing animal rights laws in Kuwait, and we plan on doing it through bringing all the animal lovers together. - Pet Zone: offers a wide selection of pet supplies, services, and expertise to help you care for your pets. - K-Cats: Welcome to the Official Page of “Kuwait Cat Society Club” The First Cat Club in Kuwait, we are a CFA registered club and also a affiliated with the WCF through Mecats GROUPS/ORGANIZATIONS/PROJECTS- Groupe Francophone du Kowe?t (GFK): Groupe Francophone Du Kowe?t (GFK) se réunit un Samedi sur deux pour 2 heures d'agréables conversations autour de thèmes divers.Kowe?t - Institut VoltaireJabriya, Bloc 12, Rue 6, Villa 41Tel : 25319734- Institut Fran?ais du Kowe?t: - French Diwaniya?: Promouvoir la langue et la culture fran?aise au Koweit. Faire connaitre les événements culturels ayant un lien avec la France ou le monde francophone. - OLEK- Organización de Mujeres Latinoamericanas en Kuwait: Founded in 1992 in order to share Latin culture and learn the Kuwaiti culture. - Christmas in Kuwait: This is the place to share all things about Christmas in Kuwait. Tell us about your bazaars and concerts, where to get the best mince pies, trees and decorations.. Did you find some mistletoe?~ Share it! :-) - Birth Kuwait: BirthKuwait: a new organization dedicated to providing the women of Kuwait more information and resources about pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, and early parenting. - La Leche League of Kuwait: Mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information and education for women who breastfeed their children. - LoYAC (Lothan Youth Achievement Center): LOYAC is a non-profit organization working towards the overall development of the youth. It is headquartered in Qibliya School ,Kuwait City. K4K?: K4K is a permanent divisional project under LoYAC's global outreach initiative. LoYAC is a non-profit organization working towards the overall development of the youth; its mission states “We strive to provide the youth with unique opportunities to help them evolve into highly effective young leaders”. - Hope Club @ AUK: The purpose of Hope to create events and organize activities to raise awareness and support for those less fortunate both locally and internationally. This will be by collaboration with nongovernmental organizations working in Kuwait. Membership is open to any enrolled AUK student who have a GPA of 2.0 or above.*** volunteering opportunity - Operation Hope: A grassroots humanitarian outreach that is motivated by compassion to alleviate suffering in Kuwait. A non-profit Mission of Mercy that is able to serve those in the greatest of need through the support of the local and international community. - Project Mali: An organization that raises money to help fund certain?projects?in?Mali?such as micro financing, building irrigation wells, orphanages, etc. There is no website available at the moment. - PlusOne is a nonprofit initiative that is implemented throughout the network of participating venues in Kuwait. - Kuwait Entrepreneurs: Kuwait Entrepreneur is a Group Subsidiary of Al-Mutawa Consulting Group (ACG).If you have passion, a business idea, and half a patent, Contact ACG for the solution: Tel: +965 22498598Mob: + 965 55990313entrepreneurs@- World in Conversation Project – Kuwait: WIC-Kuwait organizes live video dialogues between Kuwaiti youth and American students in the United States to constructively discuss cultural similarities and differences. Facilitators on both sides ensure an emotionally secure and positive space for participants to share their thoughts and question their perspectives. The conversations are held every week at the AWARE Center in Surra. - The House of Etiquette: Our institution is a fully licensed and certified training center, based in Kuwait. Focusing on the arts and social graces surrounding poise, manner, etiquette and other life-skills. The center offers numerous forms of courses for all ages. - Talented Women in Kuwait: dedicated from ladies to ladies, to promote our talent or our business, organize and post events, meet and share... - Expat Mums in Kuwait: - Kuwait Expats Group: fan page TedXSafat: to create a platform where we can share and discuss ideas that have the potential, power and promise to make a difference in our lives, in our community, in the world and in Kuwait. - Egyptians in Kuwait (EIK): EIK(EGYPTIANS IN KUWAIT) is a page for the Egyptians Communities living in Kuwait.EIK does not support or belong to any political party in Egypt or Kuwait and is proud to have members from all regions and religions in Egypt. - TIES Center: promoting understanding via dialogue, events, meetings and services in Kuwait.See our website and come to our center any time. Our slogan "Our home is your home". Villa No 67, Street 413, Block 4, Shuhada Area, Kuwait - Fayre Trade Kuwait: the ethos of the co-operative is to offer diversity, quality and value for money to our customers, while asking a fair price for our goods. To give back to society by supporting various charities. - Bright Horizons Toastmasters Kuwait: a Toastmasters Club known for its laidback coffee, croissants and conversation session prior to the meeting. - The British Ladies Society: - Expat Mums in Kuwait: - Mailstore Kuwait: The Email Archiving Software for all Small and Medium-Size Businesses. Contact Mailstore Resellers here in Kuwait: Gulf Master International. Contact: 24337187/ 24337196. Mail: info@gulf- - Canadians in Kuwait (they hold numerous events, one that I attended is a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner in Al-Hashemi Ballroom at the Radisson (SAS) hotel , which I really liked): M3 Events - A Div. of MASKS INC.: As one of the professional event management companies in Kuwait we offer Event Planning, Event Management and Event Marketing Services for personal events, corporate events, sports events, marketing events, conferences, exhibitions, consumer shows, product launch. We also offer web based event registration and online conference registration services apart from Public Relations, Promotional Activities, BTL Campaigns, Below-the-line Activities. - Five Levels Events Management & Production Co: Why Five Levels?With expert project management skills, proven experience working within high security and strict protocol parameters and an in-depth knowledge of the events landscape, Five Levels can provide spectacular ceremonies. - Ingredients Events: A family of professionals who have long and strong experience in the field of events, in different markets inside and outside the state of KuwaitThe knowledge has been taken out of working in the the most challenging and creative eventsThe knowledge has been taken out of each member’s own passion and motivation to lead and to be a successful team player - Culinary Concepts Restaurant Consultations: Our team of certified chefs is equipped to create unique recipes for your restaurant or cafe, in addition to professionally train your staff. Should you need assistance in kitchen design & equipment, or direction in costing and market food suppliers, we can also help out. - Crave Catering: Whether you’re hosting a casual gathering amongst close friends or a 7-course private dinner, Crave works with you one-on-one to create unique culinary experiences. We’ll craft everything from distinctive hors d’oeuvres to exceptional dishes, all tailored to your personal taste. Crave is also equipped to cater to larger events, such as weddings & corporate banquets. - Whisk Cooking Classes: Hands-on cooking classes led by Chef Danna Altourah. She focuses on using fresh market ingredients. Let's get cooking! - Fikra: planning events services INITIATIVES - House of Butterflies: HOB is a project that aims to merge social entrepreneurship, and charitable initiatives through the selling of handmade products. HOB aims to raise awareness on some of the very important issues in the community where it seeks to bring in social progress, environmental sustainability and economical growth to developed communities. For each 10 KD spent at HOB, 1 KD is donated to BACCH (Bayt Abdullah Children's Hospice ) in honor of my late sister Heba Aljuhail who lost her battle with pancreatic cancer at the age of 18. HOB is the Middle East agent for the original organic French company la cerise sur le g?teau? located in Nice, France. (Hanouf Aljuhail) * Article in the Bazaar magazine about House of Butterflies: - Personal tailor: "Personal Tailor" for men and women offers tailor quality service to your doorstep. You can repair your clothes or even create new ones amidst the comfort of your home. The hassle of paying a visit to a tailor is now over with our tailoring home service.Our men and women tailors are highly qualified to meet your demands, and preserve your clothing items. Personal Tailor site also provides Custom-made clothing, and tye-dye services. It also gives detailed tailoring information , by providing tips and selling sewing books.For more information visit Qumar 14 (fashion-related initiative): growing up, my grandmother used to tell me about how in her day, a beautiful girl was nicknamed Qumar 14. This collection was made for the effortlessly chic girl with pieces that transition from a family gathering to a night with the girls. - Razan Alazzouni clothing: Razan’s clothing is all about exuding the femininity, delicacy and grace of the female form. Razan derives most of her inspiration from women themselves and their natural poise. Each piece in her collection is intended to show off its wearer in an elegant light, while maintaining a sense of playfulness as well. The use of soft luxurious textures is dominant and allows for movement... in the clothes, which adds a whimsical quality to the collection. The combination of chiffon and silk lends to the idea of women as soft, ethereal beings, which only enhances their femininity.T +966 504 945951 E studio@For sales:E sales@ Silver Corner: Found in 1992, we at Silver Corner Company endeavor to satisfy our clientele by offering them a wide range of home decor collectables from world famous brands.Silver Corner Salmiya: +965 25736209 Silver Corner Salhiya:+965 22996442 - Silver Spoon: Silver Spoon is the go to place for unique baby gifts, the perfect place for any spoiling newborn. Carrying a collection of high-quality clothing and accessories ranging from 0-12 months. Silver Spoon strives on offering the best quality clothing to pamper any infant; our focus is to introduce products that are new in Kuwait. We also offer an organic line, a gentle option to your baby's sensitive skin. Free delivery within the State of Kuwait. Delivery to any other country will be charged according to mail service rate. 011 965 9990 2227, silverspoon.kw@- Pieces by Farah: - May Jewelry: Simply choose your letter and your preferred gold color – yellow, rose, or white. If your letter bears dots, you can choose from diamonds, rubies or emeralds to resemble the dots on your letter. Depending on availability, we could arrange for other stones you wish to have on your ring. - SoLulu (A Kuwaiti brand of handmade jewelry): *Article about it in Khaleejesque: - Th’haba: rings, earrings, bracelets and necklaces - Unique everyday jewelry 18 carat gold, rose gold or white gold - Diamonds : Belgium Diamonds (VVS, VS, SI )Precious stones derived from the Arabic word (Thahab) which is Gold. (Th'haba) in the Kuwaiti dialect is used to describe a female that is as precious as Gold. to me... each female is as precious as Gold.. each female is a (Th'haba).. - Nuqat: Nuqat, firstly known as “Nuqat Ala Al Huroof”, started off with one objective in mind and that is “to develop arab creativity on all levels” be it in design, advertising, architecture, fashion, production and all the creative fields. - Snugglebugs photography?: - ?erinan’s Exotic Turkish Textiles: my blog post about it here: - Yousef AlQanai (fitness expert, athlete, entrepreneur and speaker): - Karkoosha: an online exhibition platform providing virtual space for exhibitors from all over the world. It is set up into boutiques with different time frames, depending on the exhibitor’s package. Each boutique has its own culture, history, inspirations, trendiness, art, heritage, and popularity. You can find designers that you have already heard about, or new designers that have just opened their doors to show off their unique talents. This experience not only includes fashion; it includes anything you can imagine! - Artal: Inspired by an appreciation of our origins, we take pleasure in promoting oriental handmade crafts by skilled designers from all around the world. Each and every product we offer has an exquisite sense of authenticity exploiting our oriental heritage to bring out a unique masterpiece, with distinctive splendor which at the same time fits and adds a different touch to modern living. We aim to prov...ide an innovative forum for oriental handmade products, presenting work by largely unseen artists or by international artists whose work has been rarely or never exhibited in Kuwait. ‘Artal’, an Arabic word which means everything beautiful, envisages our vision of realizing the value of oriental aesthetics that are never out of ‘fashion’.Our showroom is located in Kuwait at Gioielli Gallery at Tilal Mall, ShuwaikhOur contact information:Kuwait: +96597966563 / +96597966569 - Becarre: a philosophy of modern Kuwait design. Interior DesignHome Accessories Event PlanningWedding PlaningVisit us as Salmiyah - Salem Al-Mubarak StreetNorth Salmiyah building - entrance 2T.25757725Fax.25757721 - Moving Blue: We are Kuwait's leading Animation house. Visit our site and check our portfolio:- The Wedding Boutique: The Wedding Boutique’s mission is to make the wedding experience the most memorable time for the bride, groom, their families & friends. We are here to make celebrations before and after the wedding as important as the wedding day itself. Afaf Soapy Kitchen: I started my passion with handmade bath & body products while I was looking for something to ease my eczema, and then started to explore this wonderful world and its endless possibilities. And this was the beginning of Afaf Soapy Kitchen! Soap Bars come in a variety of choices from 100% All Natural to Fun Funky Colored Bars (98% Natural). - Hania’s Embroidery: Go through the pictures, create an idea, place an order, and wait for your masterpiece to be made. LEISURE/VISITS- Nuzha Touristic Enterprises?: it gives us great pleasure to introduce ourselves as a newly established touristic company, with the determination to promote our beloved Kuwait as a touristic destination. - A list of things to do in Kuwait? from Lonely Planet Forum: - Kuwait Flight Simulation Center: - Hala February: - K-Lue: - Grand Mosque Tour offered by the AWARE Center?: My blog post about the Fifth Islamic Art Exhibition at the Grand Mosque: - House of Mirrors: - Tareq Rajab Museum: and Tareq Rajab Museum of Islamic Calligraphy: - Kuwait Towers: - Arab Fund Building: (The AWARE Center sometimes organizes tours). - Friday Market: - Sahara Kuwait Resort: A lush haven of exclusivity. At the heart of Sahara Kuwait Resort is our stunning 18-hole golf course, built to PGA championship standards. Crafted by Peter Harradine, the designer behind golf courses in Doha and Jabal Ali, this charming and challenging course is 6730 yards long and features three lakes and nearly 5000 trees. PLACES TO DISCOVER ISLAM- Islamic Presentation Committee: Islamic Center of Kuwait: - Islamic Center of Kuwait Youth Group blog: - Enlightenment into Islam Center blog: - Muslim Expats in Kuwait group on Facebook: - During Ramadan, one way to share is to donate extra cooked food by contacting the following tel. #?24830040.?24830050. They also accept clothing and pick up all items from your home daily after the sunset prayer. (***volunteering opportunity***) READING - Q8books: inspired by Notting Hill (love getting my used books from here!) - Better Books & Café: Better Books and Cafe, Kuwait's only used bookstore with a cafe, is located in the heart of Salmiya, Kuwait. With over 25,000 used and new books (10,000 of those Children's books) Better Books sells everything - from classics to encyclopedias, cookbooks to books on management... but with a difference, when you return a book you have bought from here, you are entitled to a half price reduction (or store credit) on the next book. With coffee to go with it!Better Books also accepts books you may want to give away and will offer you store credit for them. Bring them in for assessment. Drop in anytime between 10 am to 9 pm. - We Love Kuwait Children’s Bookshop: Children's specialized store where you can find books and educational aids about healthy lifestyle, good eating habits, environmental awareness and MORE - Q8 Bookers: a group dedicated to book lovers in Kuwait. - Library & Information Association of Kuwait (LIAK): LIAK is my advocate and public voice, educator and network. We build the Canadian library and information community and advance its information professionals. REFERENCE/ TO BE UP TO DATE WITH WHAT’S HAPPENING/INFORMATION ABOUT EVENTS- The Grapevine Kuwait: The Grapevine is Kuwait's FAVORITE & FIRST true site for local events & activities. Visit our FUN site today & see what's on! EEK e-magazine Expats Express Kuwait: EEK! The first and only e-magazine for the Western minded expat in Kuwait! Just a few short of 6000 subscribers. Subscribe info@ - BAZAAR magazine: established in 1997, bazaar is a free, monthly lifestyle magazine for urban modernists and recovering cynics. With a unique brand heritage in Kuwait, bazaar has emerged as one of the most influential magazines of the decade. - EVENTmania: Event MANIA is a full-service Management and Consulting company bringing Entertainment "Live" to the region. Services include event & venue planning, programming & production and special event coordination. LivingSocial Kuwait: coming soon to Kuwait, LivingSocial offers the explorer in all of us great value on handpicked, unique experiences - that means one fantastic offer every day with discounts of up to 90% at local restaurants, bars, spas, theaters, and more. - The Paper Dump: to archive paper online for the world to use. - Kuwait UPTO Date: - Kuwait Agenda: Kuwait Agenda is a local multimedia publisher of cultural experiences in Kuwait, with an aim of providing up-to-date and accurate information to help our readers remain at the cutting edge of culture. - : Kuwait official weekly event site - Goodwill Calendar: the purpose of the GWC is to collect & publicise all goodwill events in Kuwait. our mission is to encourage the cooperation between non-profit entities & the coordination of their opportunities. Our goal is to simplify your life by gathering those events onto a single site thereby maximising all individual efforts. - Pretty Little Things (@PLTQ8): all the pretty little things in one social event. Sample new things, meet people behind the regional brands, chat by candlelight under the stars and stay a while. - Taste of Kuwait: - Kuwait International Fair (KIF): established since 1971 with a paid up capital of more than $10 million, the Kuwait International Fair (KIF) is Kuwait's first and largest exhibition center that has been organizing a vast assortment of trade shows and consumer events for almost 40 years on its fairgrounds in Mishref, Kuwait. - Kuwait Fashion Showcase: The Kuwait Fashion Showcase (KFS), a premiere fashion, beauty and bridal exhibition of high end fashion labels from the Middle East, Europe and India. Sukar Ramadan: The First Ramadan Dedicated Expo for Sweets, Chocolate, Confectionery & Baked Goods. - Equait: to promote equality and civil/human rights awareness in Kuwait through film, social media and public events. - Map of Kuwait City: - Learning Arabic online: - Searching for used cars: - Ordering flowers: - Flowers, Bakeries, Chocolatiers & Gifts online market of Kuwait: - French Embassy in Kuwait (they often hold nice events in collaboration with other organizations): - Retail Academy: - Allo Expat: Expat Blog: - Expat Woman: a free and friendly website, originally set up to assist families moving to Dubai from before they arrive, through to a helping hand once here. We have subsequently opened sites for Abu Dhabi,Qatar and now Kuwait & Oman! - Just Landed (Expatriates website): - Living in Kuwait – Resources for Expatriates: - Expats! Moving to Kuwait? Living in Kuwait: If you have questions or want to reach out to other like-minded people in your area, please feel free to join, interact, and share experiences. Join now! Ask questions, share, like, dislike, find events, have fun! - Kuwait Living: RESTAURANTS/LOCAL FOOD BUSINESSES- For authentic Kuwaiti cuisine: Freij Soweileh. You’ll have to google the exact location. I just know that it’s on the same street as Marks & Spencer, very near it and underneath it is a bank. - 10.Oh.8: Restaurant in Sharq, Kuwait. We serve comfort food in distinctive styles of our own; with a cause. The cause changes every three months to reflect the changing seasons and to serve a greater good. A percentage of our proceeds goes to charity. Come on in and eat for a cause.10.Oh.8 etc and so much more. - The Pantry: The Pantry offers freshly baked goods for those who seek to satisfy their sweet tooth. For a really scrumptious experience, text 90001769 including your NAME, ORDER and ADDRESS. - Sweet’n Cup: - Little treats: baked freshly everyday, our cakes are made with highest quality ingredients and a lot of love! - The Cake Shop: established in 2010 by a family team with a passion for delicious quality desserts. We specialise in a variety of luxury desserts from coffee sweets to birthday cakes. Our concept is we make everything from scratch, usually on the same day of your delivery. We bake so that you can celebrate! - Cupalicious – Couture cupcakes: We at 'Cupalicious' specialize in making delicious and cute CUPCAKES, COOKIES, BROWNIES and MINNIES, handcrafted from the finest ingredients. Our products are made with great imagination and fun, and go well as sweet treats for any occasion. - Homemade cupcakes Kuwait: Contact Details: Michelle Graham Mobile: 97532134 Email: michellered23@yahoo.co.uk - Cookieology: At Cookieology we work tirelessly to deliver quality home-baked desserts that will satisfy your expectations, and much more! Call or SMS: +965-50133696 Visit us: cookie- Follow us: @Cookieology_kw - Sandy Coo-coons: See my blog post about it here: - Firin gluten-free bakery: Kuwait's first 100% gluten-free bakery - Talal’s cakes: Talal is a Kuwaiti cake designer who is trained in the USA . Talal has been taken several cake decoration classes with the top cake artists and designers in USA and the World. He specializes in customizing cakes & desserts for you, your friends & family - whether it be custom party cakes or wedding cakes. - A Little Sugar: homemade, custom designed cakes and cupcakes. Make it uniquely yours! Based in Kuwait. Contact info: jalsaegh@ or call 99624433 - The Early Bird Breakfast: - The November Company/Bakery : - The Confectioners Shop: chocolate covered strawberries! - Fabrica Di Chocolate: The freshest fruits on the planet, covered in Belgium chocolate. - Crumbs: Crumbs is a specialty dessert bakery in Kuwait offering a wide variety of cookies, cupcakes, puddings and custom decorated cakes to satisfy all tastes. - Sugar and Spice: sugar & Spice is the brainstorm of Candy Sultan Al Essa and Pauline Al Essa. Heavenly Bagels (not sure if this is a local food business but it’s good to know we have some bagels here): - Firin Gluten-Free Bakery (also not sure if this is a local food business but very useful for those who are allergic to gluten): - Young Chef’s Academy: a cooking school for kids - Think Café: - Tavola: the best kitchen and table store in the Middle East. - Mony’s (catering business): Are you having a girls night in? Diwaniya? Ramadan '3abga? Party or gathering?!Whatever the occasion is, Mony's aim is to cater dynamic and fun selections of a variety of cakes, cupcakes, cookies, cake-pops and pies of all sizes, shapes, colors and flavors for every occasion!A wide selection of:- Cakes- Cookies- Cupcakes- Cake-pops- Pies011 965 9002 3769 - A useful website for ordering food online: SPAS/SALONSSpas and salons are extremely popular in Kuwait, so please note that there are SO MANY more than what is listed here. The highlighted ones are the ones I’ve tried and that I recommend. The rest are recommendations by friends and some that I plan on trying some time. - Six Senses Spa at Hotel Missoni: - Spa Time: at the Avenues. Can’t find website. - Le Cocon Spa: with Le Cocon, you can enjoy the massage of your choice. Using nothing but herbal products, our highly experienced staff will exceed your expectations. The various types of massages offered will cater to your specific and exact need. An unforgettable experience in the comfort of your own home! - Spa Aquatonic: - Medspa Kuwait: MED SPA is the spa at the AlSalam International Hospital embraces a holistic approach to physical and spiritual well-being, inspire by traditional Asian healing philosophies, our treatments are based upon the principes of restoring balance and harmony to mind and body - Kuwait Healthfirst Mobile Spa: - Images Salon & Day Spa: - Joya Beauty Spa: - Eden Salon Spa: - Moroccan Bath House: - Sabaidee Thai Spa: - The Powder Room Salon: - Thai Lanna Spa & Beauty Center: - The Cutting Edge: - Me Time Nail Spa Kuwait: - Nailtini Salon: Nailtini offers exotic mani & pedi treatments using a blend of fruity cocktails, fresh flowers, herbs and essential oils. To ensure the health and happiness of your hands and feet, we follow strict sanitation standards as we care for your skin, cuticles, and nails. Our implements are thoroughly sanitized and our instruments are individually sealed in sanitary pouches for your protection. Our Nail Tenders use hand sanitizers before and after each service. HYPERLINK "" - Diva Ladies Salon: HYPERLINK "" SPORTS/FITNESS- Play volleyball in Kuwait: Group of people who love to play volleyball. Any experience level is welcomed. Join us! - Kuwait 5 Aside: Kuwait-5-aside, we are Kuwait’s first all year round, five aside football league, Indoor, flood-lit, air-conditioned, FIFA approved pitches…the game goes on no matter what the weather is doing outside. At last, the chance for the footballers of Kuwait to play in a competitive league! Each day has its own league, choose which day you want to play. Each league lasts 3 months, prizes are awarded, then we start all over again! So if you are aged 15 and over, get all the info and register your team now at: - Q8 Raft Competition: We focus on the Kuwaiti health / fitness conscious, sports loving society; students, teachers, company colleagues, association members, expat communities etc. to join this sport and fun event. - RunQ8: RunQ8 is a 10K run organized by Fawzia Sultan Rehabilitation Institute (FSRI) and Agility. An annual event, the focus of the race is to raise public awareness regarding health issues affecting our community, to support medical institutions, and to encourage healthy living in our society. - Kuwait Charity Run: Kuwait Charity Run is a non-profit group founded to encourage community members, runners, and athletes to raise funds and donations for good causes and engage in outdoor sports activities. - Yoga Breath Studio: Yoga Breath Studio educates and instructs one towards Health and Wholeness during all stages of life, through pregnancy, post delivery, getting one back into shape, finding peace of mind through meditation and connection towards oneself through the Art of Breathing. - B Villa: B Villa is a place for women to unwind and explore B's tastes and specialties. You'll be able to leaf through all the wonderful retail and jewelry designers and try on unique clothing pieces from all around the world, perfectly hand-selected from B's taste and travels. Experience B Studio by dancing salsa, zumba or masala bhangra and practice yoga while taking in an extraordinary view of the beach. You can enjoy our light snacks at B-Cafe and get your hair and make-up done by professional hands at B salon. B Villa is a place for you to meet new women and lounge around by doing some of B's favorite things. Rana’s Fitness Studio: A certified Group X fitness instructor from 2003 offering a variety of fitness classes such as ZUMBA, BOSU, Drums Alive, Kickboxing and many more. My studio is located inside the Women Social & Cultural society in Khaldeya. E-Mail: HYPERLINK "mailto:rana@"rana@HYPERLINK "" - Kuwait Bachata Club: Bachata is a style of dance that originated in the Dominican Republic. It is danced widely all over the world but not identical. Bachata is a Latin dance; it is a kind of couple dancing. Yet you don’t have to come with your partner to begin! Just come to the class and enjoy the music and dance with the other people! Belly Dance classes are only for women. No experience needed! If you are new to belly dancing, this course is the perfect place to start; just bring a desire to have fun as you learn and develop new skills. One hour full of belly dancing, sure to tighten up the abdominal muscles and core section of the body, including the back. Also increases cardiovascular endurance. Every age, size, and shape are welcome and respected as we journey into this rich art form. Kuwait Cycling Team: - Q8 Foot Soldiers: A Social Gathering to promote the art of jogging, and encorporate it into our daily lives, making us healthy, wealthy and wise. - Zumba with Sharon at AIS (American International School): only 2 KD per class. For more details and timing, email: sharon.holoboff@ - Zumba Kuwait: Amani Abbassy BB pin: 238DA8F9 Twitter: @ZumbaQ8 Classes: Zumba? fuses hypnotic latin rhythms and easy to follow moves to create a dynamic fitness program that will blow you away! Come burn over 600+ CALORIES! - Yousef AlQanai (fitness expert, athlete, entrepreneur and speaker): - Serenity Center for Holistic Health: - Diabetes Kuwait Resource Center: HYPERLINK "" - Q8 Volleyball: they usually play on Saturdays at Sharq on the beach. For more details and to join, e-mail: q8volleyball@ - Gyms in Kuwait: here is a list (not exhaustive) of some gyms in KuwaitCosta Del Sol: HYPERLINK "" Champions: Curves: Pilates & More Women’s Health Club: Crowne Plaza: Stretch Fitness Center: Hilton: Al Corniche Club: Platinum Gym: couldn’t find website Holiday Inn: couldn’t find the website; however there one in Salmiya and one in DasmanOxygen: Flex Fitness: The Little Gym (for children): - Diving: You can check out the following websites. There are various dive centers in Kuwait that offer trips and courses in line with some of the world's best diving organizations, including PADI and BSAC. (The Al Boom Marine and Diving Center) (I heard that this is the only center that offers night dives). … index.html (at the Hilton Kuwait Resort Fahaheel). This center is a 5 star PADI dive center offering over 30 scuba diving courses. I believe they also arrange diving and snorkeling trips to the islands of Kubbar, Qarough and Um Al Maradem. (The Kuwait Mantas Diving Club)Dive Center at the Palms Beach Club in Salwa: Group Green Exercise Kuwait: We're looking forward to increase the number of happy, healthy and active "Exercisers" in Kuwait. We're not in a rush. We'll be ready, once you get ready ! - BocaJuniors Kuwait: The Club Atletico Boca Juniors FC youth division stresses the importance of its sport training program to be considered as a pedagogical process (teaching process) in which the child's age and youth (between five and sixteen years old) are given the utmost value and are naturally respected. - Aqua-Tots Swimming School: Aqua-Tots Swim Schools is the Leader in Swim Instruction,Since 1991, our nationally recognized Lessons for Life program has taught thousands of children to swim safe. Aqua-Tots Swimming Schools is dedicated in making a difference in the lives of children and their families. - Kuwait Riding Center Summer Camp: THEATRE/MUSIC/ENTERTAINMENT- Live Theatre: Stand up Comedy Club Operation Music Awareness Kuwait: - Avant-Garde Music Projects: A musical initiative that hopes to bring out live and recorded music to the Kuwaiti scene. - Kuwait Drive In Theatre: - Kuwait Little Theatre: - Cinemagic: Cinemagic Kuwait is an all-inclusive boutique TV & Film production house and Film Academy. One of our main aims is to promote film culture in Kuwait , and create a competitive film industry in the country. - Kuwait Film Contest: - Green Caravan Film Festival: The Green Caravan Film Festival is back for its third season with more films, a larger audience and a greater variety of venues to enjoy.The Green Caravan is not only the first film festival of its kind in Kuwait, it is also one of a small handful of film festivals worldwide dedicated entirely to environmental issues. (Keep track of more film festivals) - Kuwait Music: Kuwait- is the leading resource for music related events, entertainment, gigs, discussion, marketplace & more. DJs, bands, instruments. Never have a dull week again! - American University of Kuwait: Keep track of their events section; they sometimes have music recitals. - Ahmadi Music Group: Ahmadi music group is a group of people singing because we like it, our Director Richard Bushmand and Pianist Harriot Bushman keep the group focused. We get together once a week on a sunday. - Men’s Voice and Choral Society: Men’s Voice & Choral Society – Kuwait is now one of the best independent choir in Kuwait, founded in 2001 - Kuwait Oasis: planting trees -Ordering DVDs online: INFO- If you’re selling items or furniture (Check It Out! Kuwait Facebook group): - During Ramadan: these people package food that is left over from your Iftar table and distribute it to the needy: call 57711910/66665121- Sahar El-HakimLast updated: Thursday, August 16th, 2012 ................
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