Forbes Middle East To celebrate the Top Companies in the Arab World and Kuwait’s Success

Under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs of Kuwait,

Forbes Middle East

To celebrate the Top Companies in the Arab World and Kuwait’s Success

~ The 4^th annual event “The Top Companies in the Arab World 2016” will
include a celebration of Kuwait’s Success” ~

Kuwait, May 29, 2016: Forbes Middle East is hosting its fourth annual event to celebrate The Top Companies in the Arab World 2016. The event will also, for the very first time, acknowledge Kuwait’s success and applaud the country’s contribution in development of the region.

His Excellency Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs of Kuwait will grace his presence at the event.  The exclusive event is expected to be attended by heads of companies who have helped make the region one of the major investment attractions for international investments.

The event will celebrate the top 100 companies in the Arab region. The ranking of these top 100 companies is measured based on four metrics: sales, net profits, assets and market value as of April 2016.

The event will also celebrate the success of prominent Kuwaiti companies and leaders that have, with their talent and dedication, contributed significantly to the region. The list comprises of three major categories: the top companies listed on the Kuwait Stock Exchange; the privately-held companies making an impact in Kuwait; and the most powerful Kuwaiti business women.

The evening of fine dining and celebrations is scheduled to be held in Kuwait and is expected to be attended by some of the leaders across various sectors, business heads in the public and private sector and diplomats from across the Arab region.

Forbes Middle East is proud to collaborate with esteemed partners on this occasion. These are: multinational conglomerate Stallion Group; Al Tayyar Travel Group, a leading travel and tourism leader in MENA region; eminent waterfront development company Al Marjan Island; prominent online travel agency in Saudi Arabia Al Mosafer.com; and exclusive print partner Alanba newspaper.

About Forbes Middle East

Forbes Middle East is the licensed Middle Eastern version of the world-renowned Forbes magazine and extends the Forbes brand of journalism across the Arab world. Forbes Middle East's distinctive editorial style attracts a readership community of billionaires, powerful Arab men and women, entrepreneurs, C-level executives, government officials and investors united by a belief in the spirit of free enterprise and entrepreneurial values. 

Across the region, Forbes Middle East is setting the pace for preemptive business journalism. By uncovering trends and anticipating opportunities in the regional marketplace, each monthly issue brings top executives the information critical to their success – in both Arabic & English language editions.  Forbes Middle East is the guiding compass for investments and best practices in the Arab region.

The magazine researches and publishes original and relevant lists/rankings, based on the criteria of neutrality, authenticity, commitment to the methodology of scientific research and the quality of standards set globally by Forbes Media, US. 

Nissan To Power Red Bull Car Park Drift 2016

The 370Z to be the official car of the most coveted drifting championship in the Middle East

Dubai, UAE: March 29, 2016 – Nissan has announced that it is to partner with Red Bull for the 2016 series of the Red Bull Car Park Drift championship. The annual event has grown in popularity since its inception in 2008, with 75,000 spectators expected in 2016, compared to 60,000 last year. Nissan is getting in on the action by both becoming a main sponsor and supplying a 370Z to be the main car driven by the record breaking Lebanese drifter, Abdo Feghali.

“Nissan is widely known for its promise of ‘Innovation That Excites,” says Fadi Ghosn, Chief Marketing Officer of Nissan Middle East, “and few motorsports are as adrenaline soaked as Red Bull Car Park Drift. The Nissan 370Z is an iconic sports car and is ideal for putting on a spectacular display of driver control. With Abdo Feghali behind the wheel, we are looking forward to some unforgettable performances that will highlight the diverse range of capabilities possessed by the 370Z.”

After its inception in Beirut back in 2008, where motorsport is a cult, the event grew to become a regional series as of 2010, spanning a large number of countries in Asia, Africa and Europe. The first regional Final took place in 2010 at the Forum De Beyrouth, attracting ‘underground drifters’ to show off their skills in an organized competition.. In the short time since, Red Bull Car Park Drift has become a firm fixture on the Middle East’s motorsport calendar and Nissan cars have been a mainstay, with 2015’s King of Drift, Ahmad Daham, taking top honors in a Nissan Silvia being just one example.

“Nissan is no stranger to Red Bull Car Park Drift, with wide popularity among drifters and fans alike”, said Alberto Chahoud, Area Communication Manager for Red Bull. “Today, we welcome Nissan on board as the official car of the 2016 season. With continuous upgrades and a relentless drive towards innovation, Red Bull pledges to offer fans a season to look forward to”.

The Judging criteria includes points being awarded for more than drifting skills, with car sound, tire smoke and looks  all playing a part in overall rankings. Twelve countries are represented and drivers who win on a national level go on to Regional Qualifiers, followed by the Regional Finals where the King of Drift is crowned.

“It’s a perfect venue for drivers to perform incredible feats in their cars, in the safe confines of an FIA-monitored competition,” continues Ghosn. “At Nissan we take safety very seriously and actively encourage drivers to engage in motorsport that puts them and their thousands of spectators out of harm’s way.”

The 2016 series features competitions across the Middle East and North Africa, ending in Oman, where the King of Drift title will be awarded during December.

2016 Red Bull Car Park Drift Calendar:

COUNTRY	QUARTER	MONTH	QUALIFIER	FINAL	LOCATION	CITY	STATUS
QATAR	Q1	JAN	28	29	CORNICE	DOHA	DONE
KUWAIT	Q1	MARCH	31	1	7th ring road BMRC	Kuwait	ALL ON TRACK
EGYPT	Q2	JUNE	2	3	TBC	TBC
MAURITIUS	Q3	SEPTEMBER	10	11	TBC	Plaine Wilhems
LEBANON	Q3	SEPTEMBER	18		TBC	TBC
TUNIS	Q3	SEPTEMBER	23	24	Parking de Carthage	Tunis
MOROCCO	Q4	OCTOBER	7	8	TBC	TBC
JORDAN	Q4	OCTOBER	14		TBC	TBC
OTHER	Q4	OCTOBER	TBC		Al Reem Race Track	Riyadh
OMAN	Q4	OCTOBER	27	28	Sohar Fish market	Sohar
BAHRAIN	Q4	NOVEMBER	10	11	BIC	Sakhir
UAE	Q4	NOVEMBER	25		Ajman Port	Ajman
SERIES FINAL - Oman	Q4	DECEMBER	8	9	Mutrah Old Port	Mutrah

Events in Kuwait 2016

Incredibly Rude RECEPTIONIST at the new 3 stars hotel in Kuwait

 I’ve been in many hotels in Kuwait as it is sort of family tradition to stay for a night or two for a family bonding and sort of refreshing our mine and bodies after a tiring weeks at work, however, our recent experienced in the new 3 stars hotel in Salmiya had leave me and my family a great disappointment simply because the receptionist were incredibly rude, perhaps they were not ready to accommodate fellow Filipinos in the hotel, I was speechless during the whole check-in process and I feel this article deserved a space in blog!!!!

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It was my daughter’s request to stay in a hotel for days as her birthday gift, since, we are a loyal customer of sky cinema so we decided to booked a standard room thru bookings.com which is located on the same building where the cinema is,  so on the day of our check-in, it was very clear on my booking confirmation on special request that we are going to checked in at 2:00pm, We arrived in the place at exactly 2:00pm as we came near to the reception, the Filipina receptionist stared at us as if we are lost!!! No hi’s or hello, I started the conversation by stating my name and told her that we have a confirmed booking on the given day, she looked at the pile of papers on her desk and found the record, no smile and instructed us to come back at 3:00 pm because the hotel is fully booked and the room which I confirmed is not yet ready……!!! I was like, really?????  

Again, I have to say, INSTRUCTED not even request….!!!! So I turned my back and proceeded to go out…

At exactly 3:00pm, my family came back and we headed to the reception, new Filipina receptionist was there along with the previous one, well, guess what, instead of warm greetings, holla!!! The new lady burst the question in TAGALOG (Filipino dialect) Sina ba sya???????  (WHO IS SHE!!!!!!?????) In a very rude tone, at the back of my mind, really???? that’s how you greeted your guest???!!! So the other lady took my documents and presented to her my records, she looked at just and asked, are you all GONNA stay in the room?????!! Because the room is very small, then she proceeded going out of the reception to have a clear view of us head to foot and continually sayin:  “WE ONLY ACCEPT TWO ADULTS AND TWO CHILDREN” and our hotel is very full right now!!!!......., My husband who is standing standing near to me was irritate to the way this lady is talking to us, so he asked, is the hotel do not have the policy of providing an extra bed for extra 1 person?????? Then this rude receptionist said: ACTUALLY, all our guest had requested for extra bed, so my husband told her, then why can you give us an extra bed???!! And I also interrupted the conversation by saying, I don’t mind paying the extra charges and so the rude receptionist, continue to argue by saying, we are charging 5KD extra bed , you have to pay additional 15% service charge and you have to pay additional amount in cash as DEPOSIT which refundable during your check out!!!!!... Me in my most patient tone….DONE!! I handed my ATM card to them and said: CHARGE IT ALL HERE!!! Only then, the rude receptionist keep her mouth shut…..!!! so the second lady, realizes that we have no plans of cancelling our booking and we are able to afford all the charges presented to us, she suddenly lower her voice and handed the key card explaining the facilities of the hotel and lastly, saying “PASYENSYA NA” ( sorry anyway…..)

Discrimination happens anywhere and to anyone, but somehow, the hardest part is to accept that our fellow kababayans may have that guts to discriminate it’s fellowmen in foreign land, we Filipinos are best known to be hospitable and respectful, but regardless of that, people working in the field of customer service or front liners should keep  in mind the kind of work they are entitled to do for a living, Me and my family did not ask for a special treatment, we just need them to do their job!!! The job that they are PAID to do …….

And let me just end this article by saying,

“Racist thought and action says far more about the person they come from than the person they are directed at.”

Chris Crutcher, Whale Talk

“Even god doesn't propose to judge a man till his last days, why should you and I?” 

 Dale Carnegie

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ALCATEL ONETOUCH announces revolutionary products at MWC!

ALCATEL ONETOUCH, the world’s fastest-growing smartphones brand; during the Mobile World Congress, they announced revolutionary products as mentioned below:

1.     IDOL 3: It has a 13-megapixel rear camera with a next-generation sensor. Plus, an IDOL 3 exclusive feature: it is 100 percent reversible, so users can grab their phone upside down and the IDOL 3 user interface automatically adjusts

2.       Large-Screen PIXI 3 Smartphones (5.5) are perfect for multimedia and streaming. It is Ideal for gaming and watching films as it offers a fast and immersive streaming experience. The PIXI 3 (5.5) 4G comes with a download booster, which means that users can download large files superfast, using LTE and Wi-Fi simultaneously.

3.       PIXI 3 Tablets is an affordable choice which offers different screen sizes and connection options. It is fast and highly portable, the processor not only supports multimode 3G/4G LTE for fast, efficient web browsing, 8 megapixel camera and full HD video capture and playback. The PIXI 3 (7)’s Wi-Fi display feature allows users to go from palm size to super-size in no time, easily sharing images from the tablet to a larger screen

4.       Wi-Fi LINKs, the world’s most versatile mobile Wi-Fi offers high-

speed Wi-Fi wherever users want it. These mobile hotspots allow users to connect their laptops, tablets or any other Wi-Fi-enabled device to the mobile network of their choice

DIY Nail Art: Do it like a PRO!!

I’m not a fan of nail products, I don’t wear polish not even have the urge to go to the salon for nail session; I love my fingers or toes in square shape untouched by anyone or except hubby…

But upon seeing this product, something tickles me from behind beg me to try playing and put an art on my nails, why not?? it's fun easy and creatively great!!!!!!