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Kuwait Events for 2014

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ARAB FILM STUDIO COMPETITION RETURNS FOR 2014

A range of nationalities will compete for 50,000 AED

Abu Dhabi, January 20, 2013: Image Nation has announced the 12 participants who will compete in the third annual competition Arab Film Studio (AFS) today.  


Amongst this year’s 12 competitors are an interior designer from Egypt, a freelance journalist from Haiti and an Emirati mother with seven children.


Aisha Mohamed Al Hammadi, a 23-year-old graduate from Sharjah who is competing in AFS, said: “It means everything to me to be a part of this competition and it's a great privilege.

“I think it is like being a diamond that needs polishing - I know I have the potential, I just need the chance to prove myself. I’m hoping Arab Film Studio will give me the opportunity to do this.”

AFS, which is run in conjunction with twofour54, provides a unique opportunity for aspiring film makers to learn the tools of the trade and get a break into the industry.


Image Nation CEO, Michael Garin, said: “The submissions this year were all superb which made the decision to cut them down to just 12 extremely difficult. The standard of our candidates this year are particularly strong and we look forward to seeing their final films. 


“It shows that there is still so much untapped talent in the UAE film industry. And it is programs like AFS, with the help of Image Nation and twofour54 that allow us to uncover and grow these talents.”

This year’s contestants include Ahmed Khattri, 30, from Egypt; Aisha Mohamed Al Hammadi, 23 from Sharjah; Ali Mohamed Al Marzooqi, 37, from Abu Dhabi; Amal KhairAllah, 23 from Kuwait; Carlo Cadet, 27 from Haiti; Fakhrah Abdullah, 34 from Fujairah; Israa Ibrahim, 20 from Sudan; Maryam Abdullah Alabbad, 22 from Kuwait; Mohammed Magdy, 29 from Egypt; Philip Jamal Rachid, 36 from the Netherlands, Shahad Al Shehhi, 24 from Abu Dhabi and Salman Ahmed, 40 from the U.K.


In compliance with AFS rules, all are residents of the UAE or a GCC country.

The program, which begins this week, starts with a three-month multi-disciplinary training program held in partnership with twofour54. During this time they will be given access to leading film professionals who will provide them with insider knowledge of the film industry.


Following the bootcamp stage, contestants will be asked to develop and produce their own short film with the help of mentors.

The films will be judged by a panel of industry experts from around the world with the winner receiving a 50,000 AED development deal with Image Nation.

A Dubai date for Legendary Omar Khairat

Musical Icon to Kick off concert season

Legendary Egyptian composer and conductor Omar Khairat’s body of work has captivated his fans over the years. Now, he is set to bring his melodious magic to Dubai with a special concert on 16th January 2014 at the prestigious Emirates Golf Club, Sheikh Zayed Road. Organized by Sundance LIVE, the concert will enthrall Dubai’s multi-cultural audience as the musical legend performs in this open-air and MUST attend event.


“Omar Khairat is undoubtedly one of the most iconic performers of modern times – crossing cultural barriers with his global appeal. He is set to open up our concert season for 2014 and we are expecting to receive fans from around the region to this event” said Mario Zakhary, Sundance LIVE.


Omar Khairat was born and raised in Cairo and furthered his music education in London, but his popularity has spread to across the globe. His international influence and appeal has earned him standing ovation throughout his musical career with his unmatched repertoire. Having won numerous awards for his compositions in films, TV shows, operettas, the 11th Pan-Arab Games, the Cairo Opera Ballet, and as the conductor of a musician’s collective that call themselves ‘Omar Khairat’s Group’, Khairat’s versatile endeavors speak for themselves.

Tickets to this open-air symphonic event are now on sale and priced from AED 200 to AED 500.


Event Information:

Name: Omar Khairat
When: 16th January 2014
Where: Emirates Golf Club
Ticket price: AED 200 for Regular, AEC 300 for VIP, and AED 500 or Platinum members
Age: 21+

Tickets now available on: www.timeoutticket.com

For more info: facebook.com/SundanceLIVE or call 04 4570336

  

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We had the opportunity to watched a benefit concert for YOLANDA survivors at the Kuwait Medical Association Auditorium last week, I was a bit unwell that night we came late  and ensured that we seated in nearby loo,  I thought, we are not going to stay long,  

But in all  honesty, I totally forgot at I was sick that night as I was so amazed with all the talents in front of me,  it was absolutely a great show and I would like to congratulate all the performers and the rest of the team of such wonderful concert!!! It’s worth the time  and its purpose!!!  Job well done!!!

I have taken few videos below !! so enjoy!!

December Events in Kuwait

Weather is cold it's time to gear up and enjoy these events!!

Hyundai Empower: Winter Kid's Camp in kuwait

Thanks Hyundai and the Team!! 

Winter Christmas Bazaar

This is quite a late post, forgive as I am having an internet problem at home till today, anyway, we have a really great time joining the crowd of wonderful vendors and people last month for the British Ladies society Winter bazaar…

November Events in Kuwait

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Soooo failed.. it's distracting to the eyes!!!... ayt??? Extreme  vandalism.....

Hyundai Empower : LEAD a HEALTHY FAMILY

I was at the palms hotel last night to attend the Hyundai empower Healthy Family lifestyle,  such a good initiative for the people behind the free program as Kuwait really need something like this to empower and start living in a healthy lifestyle…

According to Mr. Yousef Alqanai one of the lead speaker, Kuwait tops the most number of obesity rates in the world based on the ratio of 70% of men and 80% for women with a dangerously raising diabetes condition as early as 9 years old, I was certainly saddened by the information, knowing that kids of this country are very prone to diabetes and died before their parents , it is an alarming process for me, my kids are living in the same state and it is possible to us (my family)  to adopt the habit

The seminar has open my eyes in a new world of healthy lifestyle, I’m a soda addict to be honest, but somehow, learning about the facts and the things that may affect my kids thru my vices feared me the most, as what Ms. Sara Al-Kandari – also one of the speaker, a clinical dietitian said the best gift we can give to our kids is health because with good health they can enjoy what we parents worked for and achieve everything!!

The seminar was indeed a wonderful start and I’m so glad to have taken the chances of being there