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ENTERTAINMENT 71. Music 74. Movies 76. Top Reading Picks For September FASHION 13. CP Must Haves 24. Bershka Showroom 50. Cool Inspirations 52. Denim Fashion Alert!

56. Printemps Exclusive 60. Ted Baker Aw16 Collection 72. The New Autumn-Winter Punt Roma Collection

82. Summer In The City - Fashion Editorial FEATURES 16. Kuwaiti Students Seek Best Paying Energy And Banking Jobs, Survey Finds 20. Flight Delay? A Small Price to Pay 22. Homes For Music Lovers 29. ‫فماذا أفعل؟‬..‫طفلي يبكي ويرفض املدرسة‬ 42. Saudi Design Week 2016 44. Why Women Should Wear What They Want Including A ‘Burkini’!

FOOD 47. Yummy For Their Little Tummy

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HEALTH 18. Preserving Your Fertility Timeline 48. Choosing Frames For Children INTERIOR DESIGN 14. A Touch Of Glass 54. Woody Tic Tac Toe - Drinking Set INTERVIEWS 31. Minakshi Mahta 38. Sana Mrad 64. Ahlam Ajarmeh

TECHNOLOGY 80. Cool Gadgets TRAVEL 62. The City Guide REGULARS 26. Social Diary 36. In Permanent Pursuit Of Perfection 92. Press 96. Fuel For Your Grey Matter 98. Horoscopes

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Gill Sherry

A Touch of Glass

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hen it comes to seasonal fashions, Kuwait is usually first in line for the latest high street and designer musthaves. But fashion isn’t just about clothes. Let’s not forget, our homes say just as much about us as our clothes do.

Interior design is big business with both private enterprises and multi-national companies making huge profits from style hungry home owners. But like all seasonal based businesses, the pressure is on to stay ahead of the game and satisfy their everdemanding customers. So what is the latest style necessity when it comes to dressing our homes?

Mirrors.

The benefits of mirrors are endless. Aside from their first and most obvious function of showing us what we look like, they also reflect light. This can, quite literally, lift a dull room into a light, airy space. They also reflect colour, providing a face-lift for even the most challenging of dwellings by duplicating your chosen vibrant or subtle theme. Mirrors also create the illusion of space, making a room look bigger and therefore more grand.

A mirror can make a room; the right mirror can transform it.

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Deciding on a mirror is the easy part; choosing a mirror is a little more tricky. There are thousands to choose from, ranging from small, frameless squares to giant, elaborate antiques. The size, theme and use of the room will obviously determine which type of mirror will work best, but the advice this season is be brave!

Don’t be afraid to think big.

A floor to ceiling, wall-sized mirror is not necessarily impractical or over the top; it can make a huge statement and add a serious ‘wow’ factor to your home.

Don’t limit yourself to one mirror.

A selection of mirrors, ranging in size and style, can add an unusual but attractive twist to a wall, creating an artistic gallery.

Don’t miss a window of opportunity.

Some mirrors can be cleverly positioned to give the impression of looking through a window. The reflection of interior flowers and plants will help to enhance this illusion.

Don’t forget the frame.

The frame is often more important than the mirror itself; the reflection sometimes being secondary to the decorative value of its surround.

Don’t just decorate your walls.

Mirrored trays are an inexpensive and attractive way of decorating a room, dining tables in particular.

Used as a base for candles or floral arrangements at a dinner party, they add shine to the room as well as the occasion.

Even second-hand mirrors can look exquisite in the right environment, providing that shabby-chic look to a newly designed room. Some mirrors may have lost their reflective qualities leaving behind a distinctive mottled effect. With the right frame, this can add a touch of mystery to a room; as well as being a guaranteed talking point. With this in mind, don’t forget to scour the markets as well as the more obvious big name stores. With options to suit all budgets, Kuwait has something for everyone when it comes to decorating our homes.

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KUWAITI STUDENTS SEEK BEST PAYING ENERGY AND BANKING JOBS, SURVEY FINDS Universum’s Middle East Talent Survey 2016 presents key findings from more than 700 students in five universities throughout Kuwait

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In terms of respondents’ personal career goals, the desire for work/life balance was a leading ambition among business/ commerce students.

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uwait’s upcoming pool of job-seekers has prioritised high wages as their main objective when choosing a career, a leading talent survey has revealed.

Hundreds of university students were questioned by the international employment research company Universum, the majority of whom listed high future earnings as their leading career preference over factors including on-the-job training, opportunities to travel, and a creative work environment.

The findings show that Kuwait-based employers must offer competitive salaries in line with graduate expectations if they are to secure the best of the country’s emerging talent pool.

Kuwait was one of six countries surveyed as part of the company’s Middle East Talent Survey 2016, along with the UAE, Egypt, Lebanon, Qatar and

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- Average age of respondent: 21.5 - Average expected monthly salary (male): 1,041 KWD - Average expected monthly salary (female): 989 KWD Saudi Arabia. Conducted over a six-month period, the research uncovers university students' attitudes about employers and what drives their career decision-making.

Claudia Tattanelli, Chairman of the Strategic Advisory Board at Universum, said: “The findings offer employers a key insight into the priorities of Kuwait-based students. Firms that offer leadership opportunities, an innovative working environment, and the chance to travel overseas will be popular among graduates. However, they may miss out on the top talent if they are unable to offer the most competitive salaries.”

Universum is a global leader in employer attractiveness research and insights. The company delivers a range of services to empower employers to better attract, recruit and retain talent.

Its Kuwait survey gathered responses from 709 male

Research on what drives students’ career decision-making reveals that Kuwait students seek competitive salaries in the sectors of oil and gas, renewable and nuclear energy, and banking and female students in five universities throughout the country. The majority of respondents were studying in fields related to banking/commerce, followed by engineering/IT and humanities/liberal arts/education/law.

When asked what they looked for in their future employers, the majority of respondents across genders and degree subjects said they sought high future earnings, followed by on-the-job training and a company that respects its staff. Comparing priorities between genders, women highly-rated opportunities for overseas travel and the need for a creative working environment, while men listed ‘respect for its people’ and ‘prestige’ as other key preferences. The desire for performance recognition was another leading preference among business/ commerce and engineering/IT students.

In terms of respondents’ personal career goals, the desire for work/life balance was a leading ambition among business/commerce students. The objective to be creative and entrepreneurial jumped four places from Universum’s 2015 survey to rank second, making it a more desirable goal than job security and leadership opportunities.

When asked to name their favoured career industries, more than half of business/commerce students chose the banking sector, followed by professional services.

When naming their ideal employer, the majority of respondents studying these subjects chose Kuwait Oil Company. Google, Kuwait Investment Authority and National Bank of Kuwait were also highly sought after companies to work for, the survey found.

Turning to engineering/IT students, the ambition to be creative and entrepreneurial was the most commonly mentioned personal career goal, jumping four places from the 2015 survey. The majority of engineering/IT students chose the energy sector as the industry they would ideally work in after graduating. Engineering and manufacturing, aerospace and defence, and software and computer services were also popular choices. Kuwait Oil Company was the top choice

The Kuwait Oil Company topped the list of ideal employer rankings for both business and commerce, as well as engineering and IT students. Google was pipped to the number one spot by the draw of a prestigious energy company that pays staff top dollar, with other public sector entities also placing highly among engineering/IT students with close to half of respondents selecting the energy giant. Google, Apple, Q8 and Microsoft made up the top five.

“The survey reveals that employers face a daunting task if they are to attract the best graduates away from Kuwait Oil Company,” said Mrs Tattanelli.

“However, our survey has revealed that more and more Kuwaiti students are seeking the chance to be creative and innovative in their careers, which is something that smaller companies can offer.

The Universum survey is a crucial tool in helping employers get an insight into what students are prioritising in their future careers and enabling companies to match what they offer to student expectations.”

More than half of business/ commerce students chose the banking sector, followed by professional services.

Engineering and IT students veered towards careers in engineering and tech hardware.

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PRESERVING YOUR FERTILITY TIMELINE Freezing eggs provides women with a chance to preserve their fertility

Dr. Monika Chawla

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he technology provides the option to prolong a woman’s fertility timeline to ensure that they don’t miss out on receiving all of the joys of motherhood. This can be achieved by capitalising on a woman’s prime window of healthy and quality eggs by preserving them externally, ensuring that whatever a woman’s age may be, she still has the opportunity to produce a healthy baby.

Reasons for fertility preservation There are a number of reasons why women wish to preserve their fertility. The primary reason is social.

For example, women may not necessarily be at a stage in their life to get pregnant due to either career or other life priorities.

Furthermore, medical reasons such as cancer treatment may mean that egg freezing is essential for women who wish to protect the possibility of having children.

How it works The technology of egg freezing has greatly evolved over the last 10 years to optimise success rates of healthy conception. Scientific and medical advancements have produced a new technology called vitrification, which has an extensive range of medical applications and is now applied to the freezing of eggs.

Traditionally, in the olden days, the method revolved around slow freezing of human eggs. This new vitrification technology enables dehydration which leads to less water retention in the egg, reducing the number of damaging ice crystals and increasing the eggs survival rate to up to 85% - a great improvement on the 50% possibility with the older freezing techniques, which employ a more linear freezing method.

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vitrification technology’s achievements and which now deliver a pregnancy rate of around 60% in women under the age of 35 (for those that have at least 8 to 10 eggs frozen). The technology is still evolving, which should ensure an even greater degree of success in future.

Furthermore, statistics show that over half the number of IVF cycles are now performed with the aid of egg freezing, demonstrating the effectiveness of this technology when applied to patients.

A valuable technique which is often used in tandem with egg freezing is a process called ovarian hyperstimulation, which utilises medicinal drugs used during IVF treatments to stimulate a woman’s ovaries to produce high egg quantities. Egg freezing is used during stimulation cycle intervals, providing the body an opportunity to rest.

Ovarian hyper-stimulation is also a positive technology for women with a poor ovarian reserve, collecting high numbers of eggs by freezing in cumulative cycles. This gives women a reasonable chance of pregnancy which is comparable to those with normal egg reserves.

Chances of Success The chance of a successful pregnancy is based on two factors - firstly age and secondly ovarian reserve - both of which are key considerations for a patient’s potential to produce more eggs when given stimulation. If the patient is young and has a good ovarian reserve, the success rates are usually higher.

The older the patient, the more likely the quality of the eggs can be questioned because of the chromosomal abnormalities within the eggs.

The technology provides an opportunity to extend fertility and mitigate against a range of modern challenges, ensuring that every fertile woman has an opportunity to bear children.

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FLIGHT DELAY?

Gill Sherry

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t never ceases to amaze me how something as innocuous as a delayed flight can transform perfectly normal human beings into unrecognizable versions of their former self.

I was unfortunate enough to pass through Dubai airport on 4th August and, as a result, was caught up in the immediate aftermath of the Emirates crash landing which resulted in 300 people running for their lives as the plane caught fire on the runway. Miraculously, all those on board survived, thanks largely to the professional and efficient conduct of the Emirates crew. Sadly, one of the fire fighters tackling the blaze was not so lucky and was killed when the plane exploded.

The carcass of the stricken plane was still smoldering on the runway the following day, a poignant reminder of what might have been and how quickly life can change. In this particular case, the psychological scars suffered by those on board are likely to outweigh the minor physical injuries sustained. It must have been a traumatic experience for all concerned and one the rest of us, Inshallah, will never have to endure.

As a result of the incident in Dubai, my flight from Kuwait was delayed by four hours. At the time, tired, uncomfortable and impatient to reach my destination, I was far from happy. However, the passengers from

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Flight EK521 were never far from my mind and I consoled myself that a short delay in an airport lounge was nothing compared to the trauma they must have suffered; not to mention the unimaginable grief being experienced by the fireman’s family.

What a pity others couldn’t bring themselves to find a similar level of compassion. Predictably, the queues at Dubai’s ‘Connections’ counters were snaking through the terminal like an angry Cobra. Although officials were trying their best to deal with the ever-growing backlog of disgruntled passengers, they were clearly struggling to handle the unexpected number of venomous outbursts.

I’m sure, with hindsight and the benefit of experience, they will be better equipped should such an incident happen again. However, it has to be said, this particular disruption was not met with the expert efficiency we come to expect in Dubai. Whilst the crew of Flight EK521 can be applauded for their handling of the life-threatening emergency, the team members within the airport were less than prepared for the domino effect that followed.

Whatever the circumstances, there really is no excuse for aggressive, abusive and threatening behaviour. Already exhausted following a sleepless night at Kuwait airport, I found myself standing in a stationary queue for almost three hours waiting to arrange a replacement flight

for my missed connection. The majority of my fellow travellers, equally fatigued, waited patiently alongside me, displeased but understanding.

The first example of unacceptable conduct came from a passenger who approached a junior official and began shouting and pointing with unrestrained malice.

Unfortunately, unprepared (or perhaps untrained) for such outbursts, the official engaged the only defence mechanism he knew and retaliated with equal spite. This only incensed the passenger further, resulting in raised voices, raised fists and, quite probably, disciplinary action for the official.

By this time, certain people in line had become fractious and decided to partake in a spot of queue jumping. Those affected, now sitting on their luggage or on the floor, were barely able to stand let alone object. Inevitably, this again resulted in raised voices along with the scrappy pushing and shoving usually reserved for the school playground.

Probably the most frustrating thing about the whole situation was the lack of information available to passengers. Other than the words ‘cancelled’ or ‘delayed’ displayed on the departure boards, there was precious little to keep travellers updated. Solo passengers were perhaps the most unfortunate, having no choice but to stand in line and wait an inordinate amount of time in the hope of finally reaching the front. Those travelling with partners or family could at least take turns to leave the ever-growing queue in an attempt to seek at best, information, or at worst, a free bottle of water.

The second case of abusive behaviour came from a Business Class passenger who, rightly or wrongly, believed he was entitled to priority service and refused, point blank, to stand in the queue. His objections could be heard throughout the terminal and only heightened the frustrations of those who had already waited for many hours to be served. Opinions will differ on whether this particular individual should have been treated any differently to the hundreds of others who had missed connecting flights. Either way, surely the prudent way to deal with him was to escort him away from the agitated audience and handle his complaint with discretion.

Unfortunately, again probably due to lack of training, the member of staff concerned simply gave in (publicly) to

his obnoxious demands and sent him merrily on his way.

Unsurprisingly, this only added fuel to the fire and the already incensed throng of passengers began to make their own demands with ever-increasing volume. Having witnessed one irate person getting his own way by simply raising his voice, they obviously believed they should do the same; a recipe for disaster if ever there was one.

Despite feeling just as frustrated as everyone else in the queue, I managed to maintain my composure and eventually reached the counter. Understandably, the clerk looked tired and harassed after bearing the brunt of everybody’s anger for most of the day. Conscious of the fact that none of it was her fault, I was courteous, polite and patient as she tried to find me a replacement flight. Unfortunately, her colleagues had to tolerate less understanding passengers who thought it was acceptable to treat them as their verbal punch bag.

Eventually, clutching my precious replacement boarding pass, I thanked the clerk and made my way to the gate. En route, I spotted at least two other ‘Connections’ counters with virtually no queue and had to ask myself why these were not made apparent to the accumulating passengers in the previous hall.

Thanks to yet another delay, I was still unable to wave goodbye to my extended stay at Dubai airport. One thing that struck me as I waited in the departure lounge was the selfish, inconsiderate attitude of so many passengers.

Not once did I hear reference to the incident which caused the delay in the first place and which put so many lives at risk. Not once did I hear an expression of regret at the tragedy which claimed one life and could quite easily have been so much worse. Not once did anyone mutter words of sympathy for those involved in the near-catastrophic crash landing, evidence of which was still lying on the runway. Instead, I heard criticism, complaints, self-pity and hostility. Whilst it was obvious the airport’s disaster recovery plan could have been better, the loss of a plane (and so nearly its passengers) and the subsequent affect on airline staff, should not be underestimated. A little respect and understanding from delayed passengers is surely not too much to ask. After all, what’s a little lost time compared to the loss of a life?

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HOMES FOR MUSIC LOVERS Music is known for its power to uplift, calm, excite and sadden. It has such a powerful effect that it is used therapeutically for everything from helping to control emotions to lowering blood pressure through stress reduction programs.

Fans of particular artists will travel for hours to hear their favourite music live, with some even crossing international borders in order to hear a specific band. There are also those whose connection to music is so strong that it is a core component of their home life. As such, we've rounded up some homes with musical connections that will be perfect for music lovers everywhere!

Beats in Barcelona Music lovers will be delighted by this Barcelona rental apartment, available through Spanish property portal Kyero.com for €2,500 pcm.

With exposed brickwork and designer furnishings, the home offers the ultimate in city chic, complemented by a generously sized home studio complete with piano, keyboard, drum kit and mics. Its location in the trendy Poble-Sec neighbourhood means it is also perfectly located for those wishing to enjoy Barcelona's jazz scene and nightlife.

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Musical Mijas Elsewhere in Spain, those looking to buy rather than rent will be drawn to this luxurious beachfront villa in Mijas Costa, available through Ideal Homes International. Stunning landscaped gardens, 180° ocean views, a sizeable pool and direct beach access make this one of the most exclusive villas on the Costa del Sol. The décor inside is almost palatial, which is fitting as the villa has been used by royalty, presidents, billionaires and sheiks. Music lovers will be delighted to know that the villa was the location of One Direction's debut performance in the X factor "judges' houses" screening in 2010. Such a music connection doesn't come cheap though - Villa Moana is on the market for an eyewatering €40 million.

Let it be Liverpool Back in the UK, musical connections don't get much better than owning a piece of Beatles history in Liverpool. That's precisely what is being offered by Property Frontiers at Liverpool's Parker Street Residences.

The buy-to-let apartments are located in the former Reece's Ballroom, where John Lennon and first wife Cynthia held their wedding reception.

Available from ÂŁ69,950 for cash buyers, the city centre apartments offer yields of 8% NET with the option of assurance for five years.

Praising in Portugal Over in Portugal, music fans can pick up their very own superstar's villa, with Christian crooner Cliff Richard's home and winery on the market for â‚Ź9.5 million at Ideal Homes Portugal. The estate includes a four bedroom farmhouse, three bedroom cottage, double office with studio, modern five bedroom villa, and onsite shop. It also offers stunning views from its position at the top of Quinta do Miradouro, three swimming pools, tennis court, landscaped gardens and a roof terrace with tower viewing point. This is unquestionably one of the more unique wineries in the Algarve and the only one to enjoy such an impressive musical connection.

So whether you're an investor looking for healthy yields, a buyer after a dream second home or simply looking to spend a few months based in Barcelona, you can satisfy your musical side when picking up your property.

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KEY LOOKS AW16 - Woman & Man -

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SOCIAL DIARY

From The ANOTAH Fall 2016 Collection Launch Event

At The Launch Of The All New KIA CADENZA

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SOCIAL DIARY From The Launch Of HOT ROD By Seven Friday At Al Hamra Luxury Center

In collaboration between Prime Retail Company, the official distributor of SEVENFRIDAY watches in Kuwait & Beidoun Trading Company.

‘HOT ROD’, the latest limited edition of 450 watches, was launched at Al Hamra Luxury Center. It was displayed beside a real Hot Rod car with press and media, social media influencers, watch collectors and car club attendees.

‫قامت شركة برايم ريتيل الوكيل الحصري لساعات سفن فرايدي بالكويت بالتعاون‬ ‫مع شركة بيضون التجارية بإطالق أحث ساعات الشركه "هوت رود" بإصدار محدود‬ "‫ وقامت الشركة بعرض الساعة مع إحدى سيارات ال "هوت رود‬.‫ ساعة بالعالم‬450 ‫الكالسيكية بحضور إعالمي مميز وبحضور محبي ومجمعي الساعات وبعض من‬ .‫مشاهير مواقع التواصل اإلجتماعي نوادي السيارات بالكويت بمجمع الحمرا‬

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‫يبكي كل صباح عند وصوله‬ ‫للروضة أو المدرسة‪ ،‬فكيف‬ ‫أتصرف؟؟ وما دوري تجاه ذلك؟؟‬

‫بالطبع بداية البد من تهيئة‬ ‫الطفل قبل بدء المدارس وتشجيع الطفل على التعلم واالختالط‬ ‫مع أصدقاء جدد وتنبيه الطفل بأنه قد كبر والبد له من أن يبدأ‬ ‫في تحمل أجزاء من المسئولية ومن هذا الكالم التحفيزي الذي‬ ‫سيشجعه على اإلقدام ويحفز شغفه للذهاب إلى المدرسة كل‬ ‫صباح‪ .‬و ال داعي للتحدث عن شعورك السلبي تجاه المدرسة مثال أن‬ ‫تقول له‪ :‬أنا كنت أكره المدرسة لكن‪ ......‬ومن هذا القبيل‪ ،‬باإلضافة‬ ‫إلى مراعاة النقاط التالي ذكرها والتي ستساعدنا كثيرا في التغلب‬ ‫على هذه المشكلة‪:‬‬ ‫‪ .1‬أوال علينا اإلدراك أن البكاء وسيلة للتعبير لدى األطفال عن‬ ‫اإلستياء وأنه من الطبيعي ان يبكي طفلك في هذا الموقف‪.‬‬ ‫‪ .2‬كذلك علينا أن ندرك أن تلك األزمة أال وهي بكاء الطفل البد وأن‬ ‫تأخذ وقتها وتذكر أنها لن تستمر مدى الحياة‪.‬‬ ‫‪ .3‬يجب أن يكون ولي األمر‪ ،‬األم أو األب‪ ،‬في حالة هدوء وأال يوضح‬ ‫للطفل توتره تجاه أي موقف يمكن أن يحدث بأي طريقة من الطرق‬ ‫ألن الطفل مالحظ جيد لما يدور حوله‪.‬‬ ‫‪ .4‬دع الطفل يأخذ معه أحد حاجياته المفضلة؛ دبدوب‪ ،‬كتاب‪ ،‬قصة‪،‬‬ ‫صورة ‪.....‬إلخ إلى الروضة في أول أيام الدوام المدرسي‪.‬‬ ‫‪ .5‬امسك يده و أوصله بحب وتفاؤل وال تحدثه عن أي سلبيات‬ ‫مثال‪ :‬ال تبكي‪ /‬ال تخف‪ ....‬أو أن توصيه على نفسه كثيرا مثل‪ :‬كل‬

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‫جيدا‪ ..‬انتبه مع المعلم ‪ ...‬دع هذه التوصيات الحقا‪ ،‬ثم إجلس‬ ‫معه بالفصل‪ .‬يمكنك أن توصيه على ذهابه إلى الحمام وكيفية‬ ‫اإلستئذان من المعلم‪ .‬أخبر معلمته عن األشياء المهمة التي‬ ‫تخصه دون المبالغة في ذكر األشياء البسيطة المتعارف عليها‬ ‫(مثال إذا كان مريضا أو يعاني من شيء ما أو يحتاج إلى توصية‬ ‫معينة)‪.‬‬ ‫‪ .6‬ال تودعه وداع وكأنك لن ترجع له‪ ..‬بل قل له أراك فيما بعد وقبله‬ ‫بثقة دون إسراف في العاطفة وقل له سآتي ألصطحبك إلى المنزل‬ ‫فور إنتهاء دروسك‪ .‬وإذا كان طفلك مهتم بالساعة والوقت‬ ‫يمكنك اإلشارة إلى الوقت الذي ينتهي فيه الدوام‪.‬‬ ‫‪ .7‬ال تقارنه باألطفال الذين حوله والذين ال يبكون‪ .‬حدثه عن نفسه‬ ‫فقط‪.‬‬ ‫‪ .8‬ال تقنعه بأكاذيب ألنه لن يصدقك في اليوم التالي‪ ،‬مثال أن تقول‬ ‫له أنا انتظرك عند الباب أو سأذهب وأرجع لك حاال‪.‬‬ ‫‪ .9‬قد تضطر للرحيل تاركا طفلك غارقا في دموعه وهذا أمر‬ ‫طبيعي ‪ ..‬ال تبدي العاطفة الجياشة وتتردد في الرحيل‪.‬‬ ‫‪ .10‬إذا أتيت له في نهاية الدوام احتضنه و ذكره بأنك أتيت وأنك‬ ‫كنت صادقا بوعدك‪ ،‬وال مانع من مكافأة له في نهاية األسبوع‬ ‫وخصوصا إذا كان ملتزما طوال ذلك األسبوع‪.‬‬ ‫هذه بعض التوجيهات التي حاولت اختصارها بقدر المستطاع‬ ‫أعاننا اهلل وإياكم على رعاية وتربية أبنائنا بما يحب ويرضى‪.‬‬

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inakshi ahta

“I always want to strive to be a better person�

After a turbulent childhood, Minakshi Mahta has closed the door on the past and has her eyes set firmly on a happy future. The French based model proves that nothing is impossible if you want it badly enough.

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What was your first big break in the industry?

I would say, without any doubt, it came at the greatest hotel ‘Le Normandy’ based at Deauville in France. It was a unique moment; one we only live once or twice in our life. I think it was more about the emotions I felt during the shoot, this feeling of being at home.

I met so many kind and adorable people. This place was like a sweet, closed cocoon. Some emotions can’t be explained with words and for this I invite you to visit it to understand and discover by yourself this fabulous feeling.

Do you have a funny story about modeling?

Lots of funny things happen in the modeling world! I remember one of my very first shoots with evening dresses. I started to walk and someone took a picture with a flash. The flash blinded me and I fell on the knees of a man in the audience. I apologized and he said ‘No, don’t apologize. If this could happen each time, I wouldn’t disturb my neighbors by snoring during the parade’.

Who are your role models in this business?

I’ve got a huge admiration for Nelson Mandela. I admire his strength, his bravour and how he can think. He’s an inspiration to me.

Also, Aishwarya Rai. I like her journey in life; how she became, stayed to live and talk with humility Tell us a little about yourself - growing up, and modesty. Everything about her is unique in my opinion. education and special childhood memories: I have Irish, Japanese and Indian roots. I think it’s my What is the number one thing that keeps origins that gave me strength to walk on in my life and especially gave me self-confidence. I don’t talk ‘Minakshi Mahta’ motivated? a lot about my childhood - I guess it’s a difficult part Happiness! It can sound like a cliché but this is of myself - but at the same time, my past built me really what motivates me in life. I think we all look and I can’t forget this. I suffered during my school for happiness in our lives and I give everything every years because of my origins and my physique. Along day for a better life. The road can be hard, sometimes with my mother, I suffered insults, humiliations and broken, but I take all the happy moments, even small aggressiveness from my father. We left him to restart details. I also want to drive other people in my life to a new life together, to be happy, follow our dreams be happy. and work harder. We rebuilt step by step for which In your opinion, which is your best project which I had to separate my professional and personal life.

This is the first time I have talked about it and I has made you proud of yourself? hope my words can help someone else. I would like I don’t think we can ever be entirely proud of ourselves to say, we all need to believe in our dreams and do as we learn a bit more about ourselves every day. If I everything to make them come true. Everything is said I was proud, it could look like an end result, yet possible in life. A closed door can open another one. I always want to strive to be a better person. I work on myself every day. Maybe I could answer you in a Did you always want to be a model and how did few years! you get into this business?

I never thought I would become a model. When I was young, I wanted to become an illustrator and graphic designer. But life brings us other experiences, new dreams and other ways of thinking. I became a model quite by chance. I started sharing beauty recipes for skin and hair on Instagram. Day by day, my profile grew and brands asked me to work with them. People started to follow me and together we built a friendship. I’m surprised, in good way of course! I never could expect such a marvelous adventure like this.

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What magazine covers have you appeared on?

I’m still a very young model so have not yet had the opportunity to appear on magazine covers - but I hope I will one day!

Does modeling give you the opportunity to travel?

I live very near Deauville and Trouville, which are marvelous balnear cities. But I would love to travel and to discover other countries. In my opinion, it’s a personal enrichment to know different people, different religions, different languages, landscape and traditions. So yes, it’s really a wish in future.

What do you wear in your everyday life?

I wear casual clothes which are comfortable. I love wearing jeans, joggings and t-shirts. In short, I favour a casual style.

What do you want to achieve in the future? Do you plan to always be a model or do you want to do something else?

In the short term, I would love to buy my own house with my mum so we have our own cocoon. It’s so important to get somewhere where we feel totally at peace to breathe and revitalize. In the long term, I’d like to be a model but I know it isn’t possible all the time. I would love to create a fashion line - I already drew some clothes - and I would love to create my own entirely natural cosmetics for skin and hair; I truly believe in what Earth can give us. Finally, my main achievement is being happy.

What is your training routine like and what does it involve?

As a model, I need to have a healthy life. Sport is important and I do one hour every day. I practice fitness to gain muscle and yoga to relax myself. I’m going to create some exercise videos on Instagram to share with my followers and show how I take care of myself every day.

What are you favourite shoe, clothes and make-up brands?

I have so many! If I really need to choose I love Public Desire. All of their shoes are absolutely amazing design and quality. They are original and comfortable; in short, you can’t go wrong when you

take shoes from them.

For clothes, I’m addicted to Missguided, Boohoo and Hot Miami Styles. Their style is casual but at the same time very chic and elegant.

Finally, for makeup, The Balm is one of my favourites with Urban Decay.

When you're not busy modeling, what are some of your favourite things to do?

My work takes up a lot of time but when I get free time I love being with my family. They are everything to me - especially my mum and my cousin - they are my heaven in peace, my oasis of calm. For hobbies, I love drawing. My first wish was to become an illustrator, so when I can, I draw everything I see.

It’s a real relaxation – the same as when I cook. I love world food and to discover new things.

What's your favourite snack?

I love Smoothie Bowl. I take one every day after sport. You can take what fruits you want with muesli; it’s really quick and fresh. When I do one, I pretend I’m an artist and I decorate it as I want just because I love being hungry before eating! I also love eating peanut butter with dates. I know it looks strange but it’s so delicious!

What is your all time favourite movie?

My all time favourite movie is, and always will be, Devdas. I love everything about this movie. It’s a fabulous and sad love story. I’m a romantic soul with passionate feelings. The poetry in this movie penetrates my soul.

What's your motto in life?

Nothing is impossible in life when we really want to!

Which of your own physical features are you most proud of?

My Eyes. I’ve always loved my eyes. I’ve inherited them from my origins and of course, I’m proud to wear them.

Your favourite quote?

‘May your choices reflect your hopes not your fears’ - Nelson Mandela.

Can you give some advice to those who want to become a model ? How should they start, what should they know and how should they look?

If I could give any piece of advice it would be to stay yourself. Be yourself and you’ll be unique. The modeling industry often transforms models and I think this loses personality. Then, before starting, you need to get a professional book to present to the agency. If it’s really your dream, never give up and work harder and harder with humility.

Your message for our magazine and our readers: I like your magazine a lot and it’s such an honor to be interviewed by you. I have a special thought for everyone who will read those words. Since, I started modeling, I have met so many adorable, kind and touching people. Contrary to popular belief, there is a lot of love out there. I would like to say, don’t forget to express love; show it because we all need it. I think about everything that can happen on Earth at this time and I think about each and every person. I pray for them, I send them all my support. Also, I would love to thank you for this special moment with you.

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If you’d like to get in touch with Minakshi, checkout her site and social pages: Instagram: minakshi.mahta

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When in Rome…

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e’ve all heard of the proverb ‘When in Rome, do as the Romans do’ but I wonder how many of us actually abide but its proffer. It suggests that it would be polite, even advantageous, to recognise the customs of a particular country or society, and to adjust our own behaviour accordingly. In other words, if the age old proverb is to be believed, we should behave as those around us do, conform to the larger society and respect the beliefs and practices of a local culture.

Clearly not everyone in Kuwait pays heed to this adage.

Whilst predominantly Muslim, Kuwait is home to a number of religions, cultures and nationalities, most of whom, I’m happy to say, adhere to the strict customs that operate in this proud Gulf State. Some, however, clearly didn’t get the memo confirming the dress code.

During a visit to a popular beach club recently, I was astounded to see a woman parading around in nothing more than a piece of string. No doubt she’d call it a bikini, but so little did it offer in terms of fabric, it was more akin to dental floss than an article of clothing. Whilst she clearly had no desire to adopt the ‘When in Rome’ principle, she obviously had great belief in that other well-known expression ‘If you’ve got it, flaunt it’. Whether she had indeed got ‘it’ was clearly a matter of opinion.

Regardless of her chosen principles, surely it would be advisable to remember yet another popular saying; ‘There’s a time and a place’. In this particular case, a family beach in Kuwait was neither the time, nor the place, to wear such a flimsy, revealing, and it has to be said, offensive, item of clothing.

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respect for the country in which she has chosen to reside. I’d like to be able to defend her actions and plead ignorance on her behalf but even the most oblivious and uneducated individuals couldn’t fail to be aware of Kuwait’s conservative stance when it comes to dressing in public.

That said, it wasn’t just the locals who were offended.

Her chosen outfit was bordering on indecent and totally inappropriate for display on a family beach.

Children should not have been subjected to such a blatant display of flesh, the likes of which would’ve been out of place in even the most liberal of settings. Locals and expats alike, embarrassed by the unwelcome eyesore, didn’t know where to look.

One could argue that responsibility lies with the management of the beach club for ensuring that members adhere to its dress code. However, people will always insist on pushing the boundaries and bending (or breaking) the rules, regardless of what they may be, or how strict their enforcement.

Probably the most ironic thing about this particular example of rule-breaking was the fact that the guilty party was a little over-confident about her appearance. There’s another expression favoured by the British which is particularly apt to describe this rebellious individual – ‘You can’t make a silk purse out of a sow’s ear’. Basically, you can’t make something refined from something which is vulgar and, in her particular case, the ‘mutton dressed as lamb’ look was sadly not a good one.

Sometimes, it really is better to leave something to the imagination and to show a little respect; not just for others, but for yourself as well.

If ever there was a case of ‘When in Rome’ being the preferred rationale, this was most definitely it.

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Sana Mrad “Creating a new look is the best feeling ever”

Since being selected to make-up the models for a popular calendar, Sana Mrad’s career has gone from strength to strength.

Not only has she participated in New York Fashion Week, she has also launched her own makeup brand, SANA, with the aim of creating a look that’s pure perfection.

Please introduce yourself to our readers: What is your signature makeup style and what Hello, my name is Sana Mrad and I am a professional trends/looks do you love? makeup artist.

My signature makeup is the perfect makeup that doesn't need any touch-up or even photoshop. Pure perfection!

Tell us about your education.

I hold a graphics design degree from the International Academy of Design. I also hold a Certificate in Do you like creating really out-there looks, or makeup 1, psychofigurism, specialized makeup do you prefer something classically beautiful?

2 diploma, special effects makeup 3 and eyelash Creating a new look is the best feeling ever, regardless extension. of style; and on top of it, getting excellent feedback.

When did you know you wanted to be a makeup What is your greatest achievement so far? artist?

Participating in New York Fashion Week.

Since I was a little girl.

What mistake do people always make when How long have you been a working professional doing their own make up?

Not blending well. People want to copy everything and how did you get started in your career?

It's been 4 years. I was chosen by a very talented, they see and it's wrong. You have to choose the look creative director to do makeup on the models for a that suits your face and your eyes. popular calendar.

Where do you draw your inspiration from?

Fashion shows, new palettes, new products, beautiful What's your passion?

Makeup is my passion. Creating a new look, mixing dresses and colours. colours and playing with makeup. And music of course.

Does everyone look better with make-up?

Yes, I think so. Sometimes light makeup does the What do you love most about makeup and job. Beautiful makeup shows off your natural beauty. about your job?

There is no routine. Every day has different faces, What’s in your personal make-up bag? different locations and different looks. Actually, it's Foundation, mascara, blush, eyeshadow, shimmer not a job, it's a passion. and black liner.

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My signature makeup is the perfect makeup that doesn't need any touch-up or even photoshop. Pure perfection!

Everyone loves career advice. What’s the best What are your must-have, all-time favourite piece of advice that was ever given to you in your kit products? career?

1- Mascara: hypnôse drama (Lancôme) 2- Foundation: mac Believe in yourself.

3- Blush and shimmer: Estee Lauder 4- Black liner: makeup forever What are some of your other hobbies?

Swimming and DIY. What products have you recently discovered and can’t live without?

What are your future plans?

Kat Von D: Eyeshadow base (eye primer).

To be a key makeup artist for very well known Recently I launched my makeup brand What is your most important piece of beauty designers.

SANA so my future plan is to expand it successfully. advice and/or makeup tip for women?

Less is more.

What advice would you give to new makeup Today’s woman is busier than ever. What is the artists looking to make it in the industry? easiest/quickest way to turn a day/work look Work hard and always try to do better. Never say ‘I can't’. Even if you can't, always try. Just believe in into something that works for a night out? yourself.

Big eyeliner/dark lips.

What has been the biggest challenge of your Your message for us at CP Magazine: career?

Thanks for this opportunity to be able to communicate New York Fashion Week – challenging but successful. with the Arab world. Thank you CP magazine.

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Saudi Design Week 2016 Saudi Design Week returns for the third annual year celebrating the theme of illumination for 2016.

Wearable Shelter Josh Tarn, RCA

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audi Design Week will be open to the public from 6-9 October, with more than 100 exhibitors, installations and talks taking place in Riyadh, at the Al-Faisaliah at Durrat Al-Riyadh Resort in Riyadh’s Banban district. Exhibitors and creatives have been asked to explore the theme of illumination through design.

Follow Saudi Design Week on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for updates on the latest news on the designers, curators and brands taking part; introducing some of the key exhibitors and what to expect from them in October.

Some of the projects to really look forward to include:

Special Focus: Humanistic Design The exhibition will examine what consists of ‘designing for social welfare’. The concept and curating is made by the Fair’s organizers in an attempt to elevate the conversation of what kind of social change design has the potential to promote. The exhibition will consist of two parts: the ‘Wearable Habitation’ exhibit in partnership with Dr Harriet Harriss from the Royal College of Arts in London, UK showcasing a design RCA students have developed as an affordable, allin-one coat, tent and sleeping bag to help deal with Syria's humanitarian crisis. The second component of the exhibition will be and the poster design exhibit showcasing the finalists from ‘What Design Can Do’, an initiative headed and developed by Richard van der Laken exhibiting concepts from 20 finalists who responded to the call for designers looking to improve the lives of refugees from a competition held early summer 2016.

The Al Baydha Project Al Baydha is a national project, based in rural Western Saudi Arabia, about 50 kilometers south of Mecca, which is focused on promoting a heritage preservation program and simultaneously alleviating poverty. The Al Baydha Project initiative has been working with Wondros, a US-based company, and will be exhibiting a virtual reality station. The exhibition will highlight the experience and give visitors an

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opportunity to experience the project they’ve been working on to help Bedouin populations in the Kingdom build and maintain their own sustainable communities.

Sensory Room The Sensory Room is a showroom where there will be a wide array of both material and interactive displays to promote a more engaged relationship with design. The audience can engage and interact with materials and sensations that help with product design.

O Design Incubator The Saudi Design Week team, alongside an advisory board, will be launching a new initiative at this year’s Fair. O Design Incubator is a not-for-profit incubator program that will provide opportunities to Saudi creatives through mentorship programs, internships and scholarship opportunities at local, regional and international platforms. By working as a bridge between Saudi designers and the design community it will provide an unparalleled opportunity to connect and strengthen the design community in the country. O Design Incubator will be officially launched at the annual Gala dinner, which will also be a fundraiser to raise funds and support for the incubator’s initiatives.

Maha Al Ghanmi Photo credit: Maha Al Ghanmi

Islamic Miniature Plates by Noura Bouzo Photo credit: Noura Bouzo

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HIJABI BEAUTY AND FASHION ICON WAFA YAHYA LISTED 4 REASONS FOR DEFYING THE DEBATE ON WOMEN WEARING WHAT THEY WANT WHY WOMEN SHOULD WEAR WHAT THEY WANT INCLUDING A ‘BURKINI’!

Dubai-based beauty and fashion icon Wafa Yahya - the brain behind the beauty and style blog Wafa’s Diary - shed some light on the recent controversy banning the popular ‘burkini’ swimwear in some parts of the world.

The seaside city of Cannes, France, has made the controversial decision to ban women from wearing burkinis (full-body swimsuits), resulting in major outrage worldwide.

Concerned demographics such as Muslim women and Hijabi style advocates do not agree with the new law.

“First of all I want to state that I am totally against forcing people to wear a certain kind of clothing. Whether a person wants to cover more or less is a personal issue. At the end of the day, we are all different and these differences should be respected by everyone and guaranteed by law.” Wafa Yahya said.

“The recent move of banning women from wearing burkinis is supposed to protect women, but the ordinance ignores the fact that wearing a burkini - just like wearing any other type of clothes - is a personal choice and means of expressing individual style.” she added As a Dubai-based Hijabi beauty and fashion icon, Wafa Yahya understands the value of freedom when it comes to choosing personal style as well as respect for cultures.

So, in defense of the burkini, here are 4 reasons for defying the myths and breaking the stereotypes:

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1. Celebration of freedom I want to challenge the theory that women do not have the freedom to choose what they would like to wear, whether on the beach or at work. It is not true. Women can wear whatever we want and this is all a personal choice.

Though some are falling over themselves to restrict freedom of dress, most celebrate the meaning of true democracy by buying one of many choices available; reminding the world that égalité is also about diversité.

2. Diversity makes us all unique Whether you wear a burkini, a two piece swimsuit, or a diving suit, it is a reflection of personal taste, culture, religious view, ethnicity and race. Recognizing and valuing the many differences that make us who we are is vital to our culture and values. Our diversity also encompasses many differences that are not so easily seen, such as life experiences, religion and family situations, to name just a few. Accepting the different assortments in one society reflects tolerance and what makes us unique.

3. It’s Fashionable!

The burkini market has boomed in recent years, giving many Muslim fashion designers new ways to experiment with design. Many fashion houses introduced a burkini line ‘to keep the body covered for spiritual or health reasons without compromising on style’. Just like any other popular fashion apparel, the burkini is simply a variation of swimwear. Men are allowed to wear scuba suits on the beach or at the pool (either for style purposes or health reasons) and that is totally fine - so why not burkinis for women?

4. Ordering women what to wear is a violation for human rights Liberty and justice mean giving people the right to choose what they want to wear – just as they have the right to choose what they want to eat, where they want to live and what they want to study. It is morally unacceptable to obligate people on what choices they make for their lives, including clothing. The right to choose clothing is an aspect of the right to an adequate standard of living and, as such, is regarded as something that needs to be guaranteed to all human beings.

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YUMMY FOR THEIR LITTLE TUMMY:

Back to School Sherifa Alasousi

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ack to school means back to busy days. Easy, quick recipes are just what you need to save the day. When I think of the words ‘easy’ and ‘quick’ I automatically think ‘finger food’.

Finger foods are fun, yummy and creative for both babies and toddlers. Here are two of my favourite finger food recipes that my baby and husband both love.

These recipes are suitable for babies who can handle texture and can mash foods with their gums. It’s great for moms and dads too!

Sweet Potato & Carrots

Broccoli & Cheddar Cheese Nuggets

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n 6 medium/large sweet potatoes n 6 carrots n ¼ cup of olive oil n Cinnamon, ginger, brown sugar (optional)

METHOD 1.Preheat oven to 400 degrees F 2.Scrub sweet potatoes and carrots - clean and/or peel them if baby cannot handle the skins 3.Cut the sweet potatoes and carrots into sizes that will suit your needs or cut into strips that you may then cut down after baking 4.In a large bowl, add the olive oil 5.(Optional) Add cinnamon, ginger and a pinch of brown sugar 6.Toss the sweet potatoes and carrots into the bowl and stir so that the vegetables are drenched with the olive oil mix 7.Dump mixture onto a baking sheet and drizzle the remaining olive oil in the bowl over the mixture on the baking sheet. Stir and swirl the potatoes on the baking sheet before placing in oven.

Bake for approx 30-45 minutes or until tender.

The skins may become crispy but the actual potato ‘meat’ will not. They will be slightly mushy. These will not look or bake up like regular white potato French Fries so don’t be alarmed.

n 1 16-oz pack frozen broccoli, cooked, drained, and chopped n 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs (you could try using baby cereal if you want) n 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (use real cheese, not a ‘processed’ product) n 3 large eggs or 5 egg yolks (substitute eggs with fruit or veggie puree if desired) n Olive oil (to coat baking sheet) n Garlic powder, pepper, basil, oregano (optional)

METHOD 1.Preheat oven to 375 degrees F 2.Lightly coat a baking sheet with olive oil and set aside 3.Combine all remaining ingredients and mix well 4.(Optional) Add seasonings like garlic powder, pepper, extra basil or oregano if you prefer 5.Shape mixture into nuggets or fun shapes such as squares or fingers and place on baking tray 6.Bake for 20 to 25 minutes (turn nuggets after 15 minutes).

Serve warm. Be sure to crumble these if your baby needs smaller pieces to pick up.

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CHOOSING FRAMES FOR CHILDREN

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o parent likes to hear that their child needs spectacles. However, considering the prevalence of vision problems lately, it may be a reality which we need to face and embrace. Choosing spectacles can be a daunting task for us as adults and with a child it can be that much harder. Here are some tips to ease your visit when choosing spectacles for your little ones.

2. Plastic, metal or rimless

1. Prescription

3. Fashion

This is the main concern when choosing spectacles.

Always consult your doctor or optician about limitations that you may encounter due to the prescription. High prescriptions can be thicker towards the edges or centers, depending on whether your child is near-sighted or farsighted. In that case, smaller frames can be prescribed as this will make the spectacles look more appealing and decrease any "blurry bits" your child may experience towards the lens edges.

The reality is, kids can be mean to their fellow peers who wear spectacles. Teasing and bullying is common. It is important to have your child directly involved in the frame choice process. Involve your child by enquiring about their favorite colors or a style they have seen their favorite celebrity wearing. The object is to get your child to wear the spectacles and to feel confident and comfortable with this new look. Remember, you can never be "too cool for school!"

Plastic frames are considered to be more flexible, durable and less likely to break. However, metal frames also incorporate the same characteristics. Rimless frames are lightweight. They appear to be fragile but innovative titanium designs are bypassing that myth. Allergies and sporting needs are the main considerations when deciding between plastic and metal frames.

4. Bridge fit Your child's nose is not fully developed yet. Therefore they normally require a smaller fitting of their frame on their nose. This is important as this will prevent the glasses from sliding down. Children tend to look under or over their frame intentionally. This can decrease their vision since they are not looking through the optical centers of the lenses.

or require the use of sunglasses when outdoors. Opting for photochromic lenses will eliminate the need for an additional pair of outdoor spectacles. All lens options must be carefully discussed with your optician, so that your child is obtaining maximum visual benefits from their spectacle lenses.

7. Sports eyewear

Cable temples which wrap around the ear are most useful for babies and toddlers as these spectacles are most likely to stay in place. You can also supplement a normal pair of spectacles by using a strap which can be adjusted for comfort at the back of the head. It is also important to make sure the temple is not too long or too short and is something that can be adjusted by your optician.

Your child is probably involved in many after school activities. Most of the time the activity is something sports related. When getting your child new spectacles, it is a good idea to invest in a pair of sports goggles.

These can be safely used during all sporting activities, especially if they are fitted with polycarbonate lenses as this will provide added protection during play. Sports goggles are designed to fit close to the face in order to avoid eye injury therefore keeping you as a parent at ease concerning sports and eye related injuries.

6. Lens materials and coatings

8. Back-up pair

5. Temple length and styles

Glass lenses are a NO for children because they break easily and are heavy. Always consider impact resistant lenses for children. They run, play and throw things.

Equally so, their lenses should be durable, like trivex or polycarbonate lens materials. However, it is not always suitable to do these lenses in certain prescriptions. I must emphasis that no lens is scratch resistant. This is a "fairy tale." The surface of all lenses can be scratched. A hard coating treats the surface and hardens it, therefore minimizing scratches. A blue lens filter is another new lens coating which is specifically designed to ease visual strain on digital/smart devices. Photochromic lenses are recommended for children who are light sensitive

I cannot stress the importance of a back-up pair; be it for yourself or your child. For children it is a must. Every day without wearing their spectacles is hindering their visual development. High prescriptions always require a backup pair. It is a wise idea, to always keep your child's old spectacles in a safe place, so if emergencies do occur, a "plan B" is available until the proper pair is made up.

Feel free to visit International Optique's Kids Boutique for any queries you may have related to children's spectacles.

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INSPIRATIONAL DUBAI-BASED MODEL TO COMPETE IN TOP MODEL OF THE WORLD EVENT IN GERMANY MARGO COOPER IS THE FIRST EVER DUBAI RESIDENT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PRESTIGIOUS EVENT

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ubai-based, Russian-Bulgarian model Margo Cooper will compete at the prestigious World Beauty Organization’s Top Model of the World event to be held on 26th of August 2016 at Radisson Blu Bremen, Germany.

The 23-year old model and journalism degree holder from Moscow University, who is also an early favorite to win the title, will be the first ever Dubai resident to compete in the 23-year history of the pageant.

She was the recent cover of the famous Esquire Bulgaria magazine and other internationally-acclaimed luxury and fashion magazines such as L’Official Hommes, Millionaire, and Amica.

“I am thrilled to compete in this year’s Top Model of the World event carrying three flags, my roots, Bulgaria, my born place, Russia and my new home, Dubai, UAE. I am a proud resident of UAE and I would like to show the world, through this pageant, the peace, and diversity that this country has to offer for an expat like me. This country has given me great opportunities to be the best that I can be and I do hope that this event will be the avenue to relay my message of love, peace, and equality for all.” said Margo Cooper.

Cooper has been living in the UAE for 2 years now and is a household name in the UAE modeling scene. She has previously worked with big fashion shows such as Fashion Forward and appeared in several print and ad campaigns of popular brands.

Cooper added, “I hope that I could use this platform to send a message to all to stop the war in Syria and the rest of the Middle East and the world.

I have been living in Dubai for several years now and I know the benefits of a peaceful country to its residents and I wish, someday soon, that the world will live with love and peace.” said the model who is known to be working with different charities in Bulgaria and Russia.

Margo Cooper is an experienced beauty queen and competed in international beauty pageants such as Miss Eurasia 2014, Miss European Tourism 2014, Miss World Next Top Model 2014 where she represented her native Bulgaria. She was recently cast in a Bulgarian reality TV show ‘Farmer is Searching for Wife’ in 2015. For the first time, the annual competition TOP MODEL OF THE WORLD takes place in the city Bremen.

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DENIM FASHION ALERT! A collection of 7 Must-Have jeans designed by Promod

Gaspard, Émile, Oscar, Félix, Marius, Clément, and Lucien...

Each and every woman now has her own French lover!

Gaspard, Emile, Félix, Marius, Clément, Oscar and Lucien match the requirements of each woman, each style, each morphology... Each and everyone can be on a first-name basis with her favorite model(s) and spot them out season after season or collect them in various bleach tones.

Whether you like them Skinny, Slim, Straight or Boyfriend... Promod Boutique Française’s denim collection is just about to include 7 indispensable designs. 7 cuts of perfectly fitted known-by-name jeans. The mere essence of French-style chic denim.

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AN EXTENSIVE RANGE OF FITS The ideal pair of jeans, the one that magnifies your femininity, that flatters your curves, that gives you the advantage in all circumstances, that boosts your style... Jeans that would never let you down and that you’d enjoy wearing for several seasons to come, whether skinny, boyfriend or straight… It’s something we all dream of.

It is for this very purpose that Promod has created its denim collection, 7 models identified by name, timeless and perfectly fitted. Each of them to come in different colors, bleach tones or finishes to stick with each season’s trends but always with that same perfect fit.

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WOODY Tic Tac Toe Drinking set Drink & Play with this mix between handicraft and manufacturing

Drinking Set is a tableware accessory which combines fun and functionality. It works as a tray and also as a tic-tac-toe game.

The beech wood base has geometrical soft shapes, as if they have been eroded by time. The shot cups are made out of stoneware by the designer and ceramist Agus Garrigou. These shots of soft texture have two different colours the player/drinker can play with. All pieces are made in Barcelona.

The beech wood tray may also be used for other elements, like cups, food, etc, even as a presentation tray in restaurants. Initially it was conceived as a dispenser of coffee capsules and it was awarded in the “Coming Soon Barcelona 2014” by Vinçon.

ANTÓN GARCÍA (Vigo, Spain, 1986) studied Technical Industrial Engineering, and Industrial Design and Product Development. Later he studied for a Furniture Design Master´s Degree in Elisava, Barcelona.

He has an entrepreneurial and enthusiastic profile and is continuously looking for new opportunities and projects. In 2012 he founded ROKdesign Studio in Barcelona, a design studio specializing in furniture and lighting design. He is also noted for his ability with 3D Models and his artistic flair. He has collaborated with Carles Riart, digitizing his furniture legacy, and also with other recognized design professionals.

He has experience in multinational companies such as SEAT Technological Center and Compressport International and has worked in engineering departments and creative work teams.

He received 2nd Award in ‘Sit Down!’ an International Design Contest (Cappellini) and more recently the 1st Award in ‘20th CETEM International Design Contest’.

AGUS GARRIGOU (Buenos Aires, Argentina, 1985) is a designer and a ceramist who has her own studio, AG Cerámica.

Raised by a family in love with nature and with a particular sense of humour, she studied Industrial design and then moved to Barcelona, Spain to study a Furniture Design Master´s Degree in Elisava, Barcelona.

Meanwhile she never took the clay from her hands. This is her passion. She creates different collections in ceramics, all made with her own hands, always experimenting, always changing, always challenging herself. Making bigger pieces each time, as well as smaller items, she can´t get bored. Each piece is unique and almost impossible to repeat.

Her “Fishermen Bottles” collection was selected for the Hong Kong Business of Design Week 2015.

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Characteristics of product Base Dimensions: 21 x 21 x 2cm.

Process: CNC computerized milling and hand finishing, laser stamped logo. Possibility of transparent mate varnish (recommended for gastronomic purposes). Not suitable for washing machine, microwave and oven.

Shots Dimensions: 5,5 x 6 cm Process: wheel-thown and hand carved piece, plaster mold for mold casting pieces of high temperature stoneware. Two colour glazing. Suitable for washing machine, microwave and oven. www.cpmagazine.net

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The store windows and the atrium

Layers of terracotta-coloured sand and rock are washed in an intense, otherworldly luminous blue. This strange yet familiar landscape forms an impressive backdrop to the LOUIS VUITTON LOVES PRINTEMPS event. This universe is inhabited by figures in constant movement that embody a lighter, more sensual version of the Louis Vuitton woman wearing the 2016/2017 Autumn-Winter ready-towear collection.

The Boulevard Haussmann windows depict a fantastic voyage to a new horizon and the voyage continues inside the store with a pop-up store located in the atrium, which echoes the theme of raw materials and a futuristic spirit.

EXCLUSIVE Exclusive creations MARIA LUISA

Printemps is paying tribute to Maria Luisa Poumaillou in an exhibition entitled: "Maria Luisa, A History of Fashion". In an exclusive Printemps event, twelve designers will present a look or an accessory of their choice that the department store's Fashion Editor has worn, could have worn or that they would like to see her wear. For the occasion, an event will be organised to coincide with the closing of Paris Fashion Week.

"Maria Luisa, A History of Fashion" exhibition, from 22 September to 22 October 2016.

Supple, hard-wearing and incredibly malleable, the Noé bag and its "small format" version are direct descendants of the very first model designed in 1932 by Gaston-Louis Vuitton for a champagne maker who wanted to be able to carry five bottles in a single bag. For the Printemps event, the Monogram print of the Petit Noé will be covered in patches and luggage stickers in a limited edition.

This Monogram Voyage theme is reproduced at Printemps with a selection of exclusive products including a stole and a T-shirt available in two colours and, of course, the Petit Noé bag.

JACQUEMUS

Navy and white take centre stage this winter. The collection is rather like a puzzle with complementary and contrasting pieces.

The focus is on Barbès-style checks, oversize square jacket shoulders, skirt hemlines and asymmetric lines. A couture spirit reminiscent of the 1950s with its leg-of-mutton sleeves, seemingly weightlessly sculpted clothes with touches of fluidity, and wool suits create an unstructured look held together with large ties.

Simon Porte Jacquemus sells his creations all over the world and notably at Opening Ceremony in New York, Colette in Paris, and Dover Street Market in London. His 2016 winter collection will be available exclusively at the Maria Luisa store in Printemps Fashion.

CY CHOI

Now based in Seoul, the designer is known for his avantgarde vision of men's clothing and especially for his very clean lines, contrasting colours and a subtle mix of sports and work clothes. Like other up-and-coming Korean creators, his work is multiply inspired by urban culture and contemporary myths, and incorporates references from 1950s' America as well as punk and hip hop.

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We Are Not

We Are Not offers a real alternative to luxury highend labels by creating timeless, fashionable and affordable pieces made from high-quality leather.

This premium, timeless yet fashionable leather goods label produces a range of 18 essential luxury models in 8 colours, offering high-quality leather bags under â‚Ź300. We Are Not focuses on simple designs and high-quality materials such as nappa calfskin, which is selected from premium skins for its fine grain, sophistication and silky-soft texture. The designs are structured, lightweight and beautifully crafted thanks to the savoir-faire of the local artisans. The brand is available at Printemps Fashion for winter 2016.

Selim Mouzannar

Selim Mouzannar, born in Beirut in 1963, is the son of a family of jewellers. His work is strongly influenced

by Beirut's old gold souk where he spent his childhood – at that time an epicentre of human encounters, trade, creativity, rich colours and strong sensations.

Selim has a real sense of poetry and his optimism and humour transport us through his jewellery collections, which feature colour variations and marry the traditional with the new. His latest creations and collections evoke the desire to travel and dream.

For the 'A Thousand and One Nights' collection, the jeweller has taken inspiration from the dazzling colours of the East where the sky switches from ultramarine to ink black. Today, Selim Mouzannar's creations are available exclusively at Printemps on the Right Bank in Paris.

LOUIS VUITTON

Louis Vuitton takes inspiration from a cosmic voyage to mark the brand's exclusive collaboration with Printemps. The store windows and the atrium of the Parisian department store will depict a spectacular voyage through a vast imaginary landscape and through space and time, brought together by a vision of femininity in movement. Against this visual backdrop, a range of exclusive products including bag charms, items from the readyto-wear range, leather goods and footwear, will be showcased.

Between 27 August and 8 October, eleven Printemps Fashion and Beauty windows will be transformed into a galactic universe rather like a Grand Canyon moonscape with ochre and luminous blue tones in which accessories, leather goods and ready-towear items will be weightlessly suspended. Forget about lifeless mannequins, tomorrow's heroines epitomise the 2016/2017 Autumn-Winter Louis Vuitton ready-to-wear collection with ethereal sensuality. A mesh dress and two styles of boots will be available exclusively in the atrium's pop-up store, which will be open until 22 October. Inspired by the 2016/2017 Autumn-Winter fashion show, this event showcases a collection created exclusively for Printemps in the unique setting of the iconic Boulevard Haussmann department store.

A fantastic exploration beyond known borders, Printemps' visual concept takes you on a bespoke voyage into the future where luxury and lightness go hand in hand. www.cpmagazine.net

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GINETTE NY

Frédérique Dessemond, the creator of the Ginette NY brand, was born in Marseilles and grew up in a very special place: the Cité Radieuse, designed by Le Corbusier. This creative milieu inspired the essence of the brand, which was founded in 2002: a modernity which arises from the collision of these two worlds and the symbol of which we find in all Ginette NY collections.

With pure materials and natural stones, inspiration from design and architecture, the luxury of simplicity, and the pure forms, all her collections reflect her singular artistic expression.

Umit Benan

A gentleman of character and something of a fashion wild card, each season Umit Benan designs a range with serious attitude. For winter 2016, the designer has taken inspiration from Japan – no doubt fuelled by his 16 visits to the country in 2015. Influenced by the chic Mafioso style, this collection references the Yakuza, but reinterpreted by the creator who adds a touch of modernity and sportswear codes with designs inspired by the outfits used on tatami practice mats. The kimono cut is everywhere, leather baseball-style jackets are worn with jogging bottoms belted with a band of knotted leather, printed jackets with and wide wool bouclette coats are paired with skirts, and shirts with ultra-long sleeves are worn open over white cotton vest tops.

Marsha Hat

Makins Hats are manufactured using the traditional method in New York. They have since been worn by the great and good in the Art and Fashion worlds such as Kevin Garnett, Samuel L. Jackson and Brad Pitt. The brand is now available exclusively at Printemps.

La Garçonnière

La Garçonnière is a collaborative concept store that showcases elegant and sophisticated accessories created by independent designers. For winter 2016, the concept will be housed in a pop-up store in Printemps Men creating a novel version of the historic store's universe. In a modular space, a selection of eight new brands will be in residence every two weeks. Products ranging from entry level to limited edition are available.

Vuarnet

IPHORIA

The collection includes a range of fun leather accessories such as clutches, make-up bags, and key rings as well as scarves. Just like a signature, each accessory is a true fashion talisman and adds a real touch of style to women's wardrobes. A selection of this winter's most iconic new designs can be seen in the denim multi-fashion floor in Printemps Fashion.

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Vuarnet's story began on the Rue Boissy d’Anglas in Paris in 1957 in the workshops of Roger Pouilloux.

The brand is available exclusively at Printemps this season. For the occasion, two exclusive models will be available in the "Le Solaire" area located on the ground floor of Printemps Fashion.

For women, there is the "Romy" model, which was inspired by Romy Schneider who wore the glasses with incredible elegance in the cult scene of Claude Chabrol's film "Innocents with Dirty Hands". For men, there is the "Glacier" model, as worn by the brand's ambassador Vincent Cassel in this season's campaign.

P.A.R.O.S.H.

For winter 2016, check out the military styles, Baroque print suits, long flowing dresses and pyjama trousers. Military-style jackets and coats decorated with escutcheons and golden buttons are paired with leopard prints, from P.A.R.O.S.H. The colour range is very dynamic: gold tints are everywhere – on all-over floral prints or the sequins of a long skirt. The khaki and navy blue range is punctuated with touches of beige. A selection of winter 2016 designs is available near the denim brands at Printemps Fashion.

THE DENIM SECTION

The idea: to offer a choice of perfect pieces from a selection of ready-to-wear and accessory brands right next to the must-have, ontrend denim items, making it easy to create a complete look based on a denim piece.

Next to the 100% denim brands, visitors will find the most sought-after styles of the moment, particularly at Denham and Seafarer, exclusively at Printemps.

Repossi Samsøe

For winter 2016, soft velvets, pure jersey and satin viscose jostle for prime position. Short kimono jackets worn with cropped trousers complement the look. A selection of winter 2016 designs is available near the denim brands area in Printemps Fashion.

Repossi is one of the oldest Fine Jewellery Houses on the Place Vendome.

The product of three generations of craftsmanship, Repossi boasts a legacy rich in tradition and bold, avant-garde design.

The pieces are still created in the original workshops that were founded in 1920.

This season, Repossi comes to the Printemps department store with an exclusive concession concept. The architectural firm, OMA, has created an unusual suite of furniture and display cabinets. The aim is to offer a new interpretation of the painstaking work of the jewellers by creating a synergy between the displays, the space, the observer and the jewellery.

Swann Hostein

Based in Monaco, Swann Hostein distributes her brand in Japan, Egypt, China, Thailand and Europe. Her creations will go on sale in Printemps Fashion this season.

Carré Y.

Carré Y. is a designer jewellery boutique that opened exclusively in the Printemps department store in spring 2015. The idea for the concept came from Yacine Challal, a jewellery designer and entrepreneur with over 10 years’ experience.

Challal offers his own personal, selective and exclusive interpretation of the collections.

Carre Y. already offers a selection for women in Printemps Fashion and can now be found in Printemps Men’s in an exclusive pop-up store. www.cpmagazine.net

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AW16 Collection

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rints are firmly in the frame for AW, while shades of opulent teal, purple, grey and burgundy are runaway favourites, ensuring you never get left in the shadows. An enigma he may be, but Ted’s inimitable attention to detail guarantees there’s no case of mistaken identity; texture, embellishment and finishing flourishes have the finer details all stitched up.

Be the best-dressed man for the job in relaxed and laid-back tailoring with crisp lines and clean shapes – a knowing nod to the sport-luxe look of the season. Interesting textures and soft silhouettes make light work of swift departures and incognito exits.

Cuffed trousers, bomber-style jackets and patch-pocket blazers are practical pieces you can grab-and-dash at the drop of a hat.

Once darkness falls, become a master of disguise in faultless tailoring and sleek separates. Brace yourself for impact in oversized checks on blazers, florals on tailoring and geos on accessories. Statement, tactile fabrics are for those who need never blend in with the crowd (undercover agents, please disregard).

The season’s accessories of choice are slick and sharp. A luxe rucksack, masterfully crafted from textured Italian leather, is your new-season bag of tricks, keeping your essential assets stylish and secure.

Ladies, complete your AW mission in swathes of warm and snug wool, boucle and herringbone that are perfect for getting cosy once things turn frosty.

Silhouettes are given new life with fresh takes on the traditional (see the fit-and-flare dress, high necks and asymmetric hems), while prints feature delicate roses, striking checks and sweet lemons. Fabrics are alluring and beautiful, with frayed boucle, brushed dogtooth and tactile tulle stealing the show. Every little detail has been considered to the nth degree; diamond-cut hardware, braid work and beautiful embroidery are Ted’s secret weapons.

Autumn Winter’s beguiling accessories in crisp monochrome and the finest leather will ensure secret admirers are hot on your heels and marvelling glances are never in short supply. Bold geo prints sit alongside cosy faux furs and sumptuous satin to ensure captivating style is always within your clutches…

Agent, commence Mission Impeccable…

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BEIRUT

WHERE TO DINE

THE CITY GUIDE

Beirut is the capital city of Lebanon with a population of approximately 2.1 million people in its metropolitan area. The city is on a relatively small headland jutting into the east Mediterranean. It is by far the biggest city in Lebanon. Due to Lebanon's small size the capital has always held the status as the only true cosmopolitan city in the country, and ever since the independence, has been the commercial and financial hub of Lebanon. 20km to its North is Jounieh, a city very closely associated with Beirut.

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WHERE TO STAY

Mayrig Le Gray Beirut This upscale, contemporary hotel is 6 minutes walk from the Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque and 9 minutes on foot from the trendy bars and nightlife in Rue Gouraud.

Movenpick Hotel Beirut This posh beachfront hotel on landscaped grounds is 2 km from Rue Verdun’s upscale shops, and 4 km from the National Museum of Beirut.

Sophisticated rooms and suites offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and safes. Some upgraded rooms have sea-view balconies.

Dar Bistro & Books Riviera Hotel Beirut Overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, this luxury, beachfront hotel, dating from 1956, is 4 km from the Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque and 6 km from the National Museum of Beirut. Upscale rooms offer free Wi-Fi and satellite TV, safes, and city or sea views.

O Monot Luxury Boutique Hotel Set in Beirut's quaint Ashrafieh district, this chic, upscale hotel in a contemporary building is a 5-minute walk from shopping on Rue Monnota and a 7-minute walk from Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque.

THINGS TO DO Jai

National Museum of Beirut Stunning and impressive, it shows you the different eras and will give you a feel of Lebanon’s historical land.

American University of Beirut One of the best if not THE best universities in Beirut!

The campus is simply phenomenal! Visit only if you want to study there though.

Kahwet Leila

Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque Great architecture in the middle of down town Beirut. This is a must-see for any tourist and is particularly impressive at night.

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Pigeon Rocks in Raouche You can enjoy the pigeon rocks view from several cafes nearby and have tour breakfast or brunch.

Also you can go for a run in the early morning and enjoy the sea breeze.

Bon voyage!

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TV presenter, actress, professional horse rider – is there no end to her talents?

Ahlam Ajarmeh is currently riding high as a successful television presenter. But what inspired her to take on the role and what does she have planned for the future? Read on to learn more about Ahlam’s equine story.

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I was inspired by H.R.H. Princess Haya Bent Al Hussein, the daughter of King Hussein of Jordan.

Please introduce yourself to our readers.

I am an ambitious, self motivated and satisfied person. I adore my work. I started as a TV presenter with City 7 TV and then moved to Dubai TV, then Al Arabiya TV. I am currently working with my dream channel, Rotana Khalijia, for the Forosia Horse Show. In addition, I have experienced acting with Arab Stars in a comedy series.

I am also a professional horse rider.

Tell us about your education.

I studied Business Administration.

What are some of your childhood memories?

I always felt older than my age. I remember being a funny child and my mother was always depending on me. I had a feeling I would end up doing something effective in the community.

Tell us about your first steps as a horse rider and what made you become professionally involved.

I had been going with my family to Al Jawad Horse Club since I was nine years old. I was inspired by H.R.H. Princess Haya Bent Al Hussein, the daughter of King Hussein of Jordan.

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What does horse riding mean for you?

It means more than I can describe in words.

Talk to us about your coaches and tell us which experience shaped you as a horse rider.

When I was a beginner, I started practicing with a group. The coach who influenced me the most was Liza (in London), when I was nineteen years old.

You have worked with many good horses; tell us about the ones that stand out and why. ‘Shaheen’ is my preferred horse. He stands out because I brought him out. In general though, I love all kinds of horses.

How did you begin your career with Rotana?

I was at Al Arabiya TV as a TV presenter. Ever since I began with City 7 TV, I had a dream to present a horse program or documentary. I tried to make reports about horses but they did not respond. One day, Rotana Management called me to ask me to present a horse program so I started with Rotana.

We would like you to tell us the best and worst moment you have had in the sport.

I have had many accidents due to unexpected reactions of the horses, but thankfully without severe injuries. I am enjoying every moment!

Did you face any challenges being a female from the Arab world in this sport?

In our history there were many female horse riders so I did not face many difficulties.

What is the most important element a rider should have in your opinion?

Interest in sports, good fitness, patience, confidence, control and above all, passion.

Being a horse rider, tweed, field jackets and wellington boots must be a quintessential part of your wardrobe. What are your outdoor fashion essentials?

It is a royal sport so I have to wear special fashion during horse championships but on a normal day I can wear normal sporty clothes.

Tell us about some of your achievements?

I have a horse riding licence, I am hosting the most important horse show program in the Arab world, and I won the best sports program, season two. I am a goodwill ambassador for horsemanship and sports media from UN and TMIPU. What are your future plans?

To establish a big horse riding school - plus many things related to horse sport.

How can you attract more people to this sport?

My program has targeted people throughout the series.

What are some of your other hobbies?

Sport and writing social articles.

Your favourite travel destination?

London - because I learned horse riding there. www.cpmagazine.net

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What is your daily skincare and make up routine?

I do not like extra make up and I do not believe in skincare products. I believe in natural things!

Your favourite food?

Mandi.

What advice would you give to someone who wants to get into sport?

If you love yourself everything will lead you to happiness and a healthy life.

Your message for our magazine: I would like to thank you for this nice interview.

It’s a pleasure to be involved with your esteemed magazine and I wish you all the best.

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he new Autumn-Winter Punt Roma Collection presents the Black & White colours as protagonists of this season.

We will find them in different fabrics and combinations with other suprising colours and prints.

Light fabrics like the bielastic combined with decorative and sophisticated prints are created to enhance the feminine silhouette.

Denim surprises us with beads, sequins, crochet and lace, offering a multitude of expressions.

This season we present a great variety of jeans, trom the Jeans Rose classical style to the Indigo Jeans in deep blue.

A novelty for this season are also warm garments of suede combined with fringes, laces and strips of ecoleather without missing the layers as the perfect accessory for those cold days.

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The iconic watchmaker joins the world of luxury eyewear

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MEGA, the iconic Swiss watchmaker, has launched its very first collection of sunglasses for both men and women.

In partnership with Marcolin Eyewear in Italy, the products represent the next expansion of the OMEGA universe, where watches and jewellery are already known for exquisite quality and craftsmanship.

The first summer collection will be available exclusively in OMEGA boutiques around the world from August 2016. For each pair of sunglasses, OMEGA offers two different sizes, as well as two colour varieties for each model.

Inspiration for the sunglasses has been taken from the brand’s heritage and products. This has enabled many aesthetical and technical design details that make each pair unique. Look closely and you will see certain identifiable features such as the flower pattern found in OMEGA jewellery, the iconic claws of the Constellation watch, flexible hinges that resemble a watch crown, the shiny black finish similar to OMEGA’s ceramic Dark Side of the Moon Collection, or metal injected frames inspired by stainless steel.

In design, OMEGA retains its legendary sense of detail with sunglasses that are crafted from the very best metal and acetate. All lenses are high-quality and scratch-resistant with an antireflective treatment. The lenses are also engraved with the OMEGA name and logo. This can also be found in several other places including nose pads and facetted temple tips.

Amongst the new collection, there is also a Limited Edition model honouring the Rio 2016 Olympic Games where OMEGA will assumed its role as the Official Timekeeper. This pair of classic looking Unisex sunglasses is the only pair that comes in one colour: Matte black with polarised green lenses. Other subtle design details include a keyhole bridge in the shape of the OMEGA logo.

Only 2016 pairs have been created, and they will be available during and after the Olympic Games.

Finally, each pair of OMEGA sunglasses will be presented in a hard shell case with Zebrawood reminiscent of the interior of OMEGA boutiques.

It will include a microfiber pouch as an alternative carry option. www.cpmagazine.net

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When Jake discovers clues to a mystery that spans alternate realities and times, he uncovers a secret refuge known as Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. As he learns about the residents and their unusual abilities, Jake realizes that safety is an illusion, and danger lurks in the form of powerful, hidden enemies. Jake must figure out who is real, who can be trusted, and who he really is.

Based on the true events that occurred on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico on April 20, 2010, the story chronicles the courage of those who worked on the Deepwater Horizon and the extreme moments of bravery and survival in the face of what would become one of the biggest man-made disasters in world history.

Snowden reveals the incredible untold personal story of Edward Snowden, the polarizing figure who exposed shocking illegal surveillance activities by the NSA and became one of the most wanted men in the world. He is considered a hero by some, and a traitor by others. No matter which you believe, the epic story of why he did it, who he left behind, and how he pulled it off makes for one of the most compelling films of the year.

CAST: Eva Green, Asa Butterfield, Samuel L. Jackson, Kim Dickens, Rupert Everett, Allison Janney

CAST: Mark Wahlberg, Kurt Russell, John Malkovich, Dylan O’Brien, Gina Rodriguez, Kate Hudson

DIRECTOR: Tim Burton

DIRECTOR: Peter Berg

CAST: Shailene Woodley, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Tom Wilkinson, Scott Eastwood, Melissa Leo, Timothy Olyphant DIRECTOR: Oliver Stone

GENRES: FANTASY ADVENTURE ADAPTATION

GENRES: TRUE STORY ACTION HISTORICAL

GENRES: DRAMA THRILLER TRUE STORY

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After breaking up with Mark Darcy, Bridget Jones’s “happily ever after” hasn’t quite gone according to plan. Fortysomething and single again, she decides to focus on her job as top news producer and surround herself with old friends and new. For once, Bridget has everything completely under control. What could possibly go wrong?

Then her love life takes a turn and Bridget meets a dashing American named Jack, the suitor who is everything Mr. Darcy is not. In an unlikely twist she finds herself pregnant, but with one hitch…she can only be fifty percent sure of the identity of her baby’s father.

The colorful true story of a young girl selling corn on the streets of rural Uganda whose world rapidly changes when she is introduced to the game of chess, and, as a result of the support she receives from her family and community, is instilled with the confidence and determination she needs to pursue her dream of becoming an international chess champion.

Storks deliver babies…or at least they used to. Now they deliver packages for global internet giant Cornerstore.com. Junior, the company’s top delivery stork, is about to be promoted when he accidentally activates the Baby Making Machine, producing an adorable and wholly unauthorized baby girl.

Desperate to deliver this bundle of trouble before the boss gets wise, Junior and his friend Tulip, the only human on Stork Mountain, race to make their firstever baby drop – in a wild and revealing journey that could make more than one family whole and restore the storks’ true mission in the world.

CAST: Renée Zellweger, Patrick Dempsey, Colin Firth, Jim Broadbent, Celia Imrie, James Callis

CAST: Lupita Nyong'o, David Oyelowo, Esther Tebandeke

CAST: Andy Samberg, Kelsey Grammer, KeeganMichael Key, Jordan Peele, Danny Trejo, Katie Crown

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DIRECTOR: Doug Sweetland, Nicholas Stoller

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THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

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With the town of Rose Creek under the deadly control of industrialist Bartholomew Bogue, the desperate townspeople employ protection from seven outlaws, bounty hunters, gamblers and hired guns – Sam Chisolm, Josh Farraday, Goodnight Robicheaux, Jack Horne, Billy Rocks, Vasquez, and Red Harvest. As they prepare the town for the violent showdown that they know is coming, these seven mercenaries find themselves fighting for more than money.

1810. After the wreck of his ships, a financially-ruined merchant exiles himself in the countryside with his six children. Among them is Belle, his youngest daughter, a joyful girl full of grace. One day, during an arduous journey, the merchant stumbles across the magical domain of the Beast, who sentences him to death for stealing a rose. Feeling responsible for the terrible fate which has befallen her family, Belle decides to sacrifice herself and take her father's place. At the Beast's castle, it is not death that awaits Belle, but a strange life in which fantastical moments mingle with gaiety and melancholy. Every night, at dinner, Belle and the Beast sit down together.

In this action comedy based on true events, David Ghantt (Zach Galifianakis) discovers the true meaning of adventure far beyond his wildest dreams. He is an uncomplicated man stuck in a monotonous life.

Day in and day out he drives an armored vehicle, transporting millions of other people’s money with no escape in sight. The only glimmer of excitement is his flirtatious work crush Kelly Campbell (Kristen Wiig) who soon lures him into the scheme of a lifetime.

CAST: Denzel Washington, Haley Bennett, Chris Pratt, Vincent D'Onofrio, Ethan Hawke, Matt Bomer

CAST: Vincent Cassel, Lea Seydoux, André Dussollier, Eduardo Noriega, Myriam Charleins, Audrey Lamy

CAST: Owen Wilson, Zach Galifianakis, Kristen Wiig, Ken Marino, Kate McKinnon, Leslie Jones

DIRECTOR: Antoine Fuqua

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DIRECTOR: Jared Hess

GENRES: WESTERN REMAKE

GENRES: FANTASY ADVENTURE

GENRES: COMEDY HEIST

WHEN THE BOUGH BREAKS

THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN

MIDDLE SCHOOL: THE WORST YEARS OF MY LIFE

John and Laura Taylor (Morris Chestnut and Regina Hall) are a young, professional couple who desperately want a baby. After exhausting all other options, they finally hire Anna (Jaz Sinclair), the perfect woman to be their surrogate—but as she gets further along in her pregnancy, so too does her psychotic and dangerous fixation on the husband. The couple becomes caught up in Anna’s deadly game and must fight to regain control of their future before it’s too late.

In the thriller, Rachel (Emily Blunt), who is devastated by her recent divorce, spends her daily commute fantasizing about the seemingly perfect couple who live in a house that her train passes every day, until one morning she sees something shocking happen there and becomes entangled in the mystery that unfolds.

From the over-exuberant parrot Tuesday to the snackobsessed tapir Rosie, from the persnickety echidna Epi to the acrobatic pangolin Pango, from the ditzy goat Scrubby to the commonsensical kingfisher Kiki and the always-cool chameleon Carmello, things are larger than life on a tropical isle that is pure wild animal paradise. Then Robinson Crusoe, a marooned human, arrives in the midst of a furious storm, and their lives are forever changed by this bewildering new “creature.” No matter their differences, castaway human and quirky animals embark on an hilarious new adventure, building the island’s first tree house and surviving together.

CAST: Theo Rossi, Regina Hall, Morris Chestnut, Jaz Sinclair, Romany Malco, Michael K. Williams

CAST: Emily Blunt, Rebecca Ferguson, Haley Bennett, Justin Theroux, Edgar Ramirez, Luke Evans

CAST: Steve Carr

DIRECTOR: Jon Cassar

DIRECTOR: Tate Taylor

DIRECTOR: Ben Stassen, Vincent Kesteloot

GENRES: THRILLER SUSPENSE

GENRES: ADAPTATION THRILLER

GENRES: FAMILY ADVENTURE COMEDY 3D

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THE SECRET BOOK OF KINGS

by Yochi Brandes

Stories are deadlier than swords. Swords kill only those who stand before them, stories decide who will live and die in generations to come.

Shlom'am, a young man from the tribe of Ephraim, has grown up in the shadow of several secrets. He wonders why his father is deathly afraid of the King's soldiers, and why his mother has lied to him about the identities of those closest to him. Knowing his parents won't divulge more than they have to, Shlom'am sets out on his own to unearth his mysterious past.

UNKNOWN

by Wendy Higgins

Amber Tate believes the worst thing she’ll suffer in life is dealing with the unrequited love she feels for her brother’s best friend, Rylen Fite.

She also believes war is something unfortunate that happens places far, far away from her rural Nevada town. She’s wrong on both counts.

When an unknown organization meticulously bombs major cities in the United States and across the globe, a trickle-down effect spreads to remaining towns at an alarming speed and everything from food and water sources to technology and communications are compromised. Without leadership, the nation is split between paralysis and panic, but Amber isn’t one to hide or watch helplessly.

She’s determined to put her nursing skills to use, despite the danger, even if it means working alongside the man she can never have.

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I’m your protagonist—Reshma Kapoor—and if you have the free time to read this book, then you’re probably nothing like me.

Reshma is a college counselor’s dream. She’s the top-ranked senior at her ultra-competitive Silicon Valley high school, with a spotless academic record and a long roster of extracurriculars. But there are plenty of perfect students in the country, and if Reshma wants to get into Stanford, and into med school after that, she needs the hook to beat them all.

THE PERFECT HORSE: The Daring American Mission to Rescue the Priceless Stallions Kidnapped by the Nazis

by Elizabeth Letts

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The EightyDollar Champion comes the riveting true story of the valiant rescue of priceless pedigree horses in the last days of World War II. As the Russians closed in on Hitler from the east and the Allies attacked from the west, American soldiers discovered a secret Nazi effort to engineer a master race of the finest purebred horses. With the support of U.S. general George S. Patton, a passionate equestrian, the Americans planned an audacious mission to kidnap these beautiful animals and smuggle them into safe territory assisted by a daring Austrian colonel who was both a former Olympian and a trainer of the famous Lipizzaner stallions.

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BEHIND CLOSED DOORS

by B.A. Paris

Everyone knows a couple like Jack and Grace: he has looks and wealth, she has charm and elegance. You'd like to get to know Grace better. But it's difficult, because you realize Jack and Grace are never apart. Some might call this true love.

Picture this: a dinner party at their perfect home, the conversation and wine flowing. They appear to be in their element while entertaining.

And Grace's friends are eager to reciprocate with lunch the following week. Grace wants to go, but knows she never will. Her friends call so why doesn't Grace ever answer the phone? And how can she cook such elaborate meals but remain so slim?

And why are there bars on one of the bedroom windows?

The perfect marriage? Or the perfect lie?

Fail U.: The False Promise of Higher Education

by Charles J. Sykes

The cost of a college degree has increased by 1,125% since 1978-four times the rate of inflation. Total student debt has surpassed $1.3 trillion. Nearly two thirds of all college students must borrow to study, and the average student graduates with more than $30,000 in debt.

Many college graduates under twenty-five years old are unemployed or underemployed. And professors (remember them)? rarely teach undergraduates at many major universities, instead handing off their lecture halls to cheaper teaching assistants.

RIVERINE: A Memoir from Anywhere But Here

by Angela Palm

Angela Palm grew up in a place not marked on the map, her house set on the banks of a river that had been straightened to make way for farmland. Every year, the Kankakee River in rural Indiana flooded and returned to its old course while the residents sandbagged their homes against the rising water. From her bedroom window, Palm watched the neighbor boy and loved him in secret, imagining a life with him even as she longed for a future that held more than a job at the neighborhood bar. For Palm, caught in this landscape of flood and drought, escape was a continually receding hope.

I'M SUPPOSED TO PROTECT YOU FROM ALL THIS: A MEMOIR

by Nadja Spiegelman

A memoir of mothers and daughters and mothers as daughters traced through four generations, from Paris to New York and back again.

For a long time, Nadja Spiegelman believed her mother was a fairy.

More than her famous father, Maus creator Art Spiegelman, and even more than most mothers, hers French-born New Yorker art director Françoise Mouly exerted a force over reality that was both dazzling and daunting. As Nadja’s body changed and “began to whisper to the adults around me in a language I did not understand,” their relationship grew tense. Unwittingly, they were replaying a drama from her mother’s past, a drama Nadja sensed but had never been told.

Then, after college, her mother suddenly opened up to her. Françoise recounted her turbulent adolescence caught between a volatile mother and a playboy father, one of the first plastic surgeons in France. The weight of the difficult stories she told her daughter shifted the balance between them.

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Max launches its Eid Collection across all stores in Kuwait Max, the largest value fashion brand in the region, has announced the launch of its latest collection for Eid Al Adha 2016 for men, women and children. Max has brought a sensational new collection that embodies the joyous mood of the festive season and will add a sparkle to the celebration.

The new collection is available across all Max stores in Kuwait and features daytime and evening wear with a hint of color and sophistication. The color palate of the fashion line presents a tasteful alternative to the usual black and navy seen during this time of the year, and is beautifully inspired by the 1970s era.

For the ladies, the fashion line has adopted a refreshed look to reflect the upcoming season’s color range. The focus is on rich browns, ochres and camel tones to provide warmth to the oversaturation of cool monochromes.

The retro theme continues to be the mood for the men’s range of smart casual styling. Classic items such as tailored coats and suits are more on the casual approach, while hoodies and padded gilets are now moving into the space of fashion led territory.

This season has a younger relaxed vibe, emphasized by the relaxed silhouettes which have continued to be a trend for the past couple of seasons.

The fashion collection for children is also inspired by the same theme; the colors have evolved from sour green and teals to rusted woodland dark hues. The layered looks are created with oversized silhouettes, with 2-piece dressing becoming increasingly relevant and will continue into the spring trends.

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PSYCHEDELIA Sarah’s Bag, the luxury handcrafted handbag label and social enterprise known for its mission to empower underprivileged women, is launching its FW ‘16/17 collection, Psychedelia, an exploration of the psychedelic era of the 1960s. This collection is a celebration of its mind-expanding aesthetics, explosively colourful palette, and its embrace of spirituality, love and personal freedom.

Psychedelia symbolizes a search of spirituality and magic, a collection of bags and evening clutches that touches on many elements of an exciting era that was a turning point in all aspects of popular culture and the spiritual soul searching. Mystical symbols like the third eye or inner eye adorn handbags and clutches in a rich palette of vibrant colours and patterns.

Founder and Creative Director Sarah Beydoun adds, “We created a diverse collection of bags, and experimented with new techniques alongside our signature hand embroidery and beading. We expanded our repertoire of woodwork, introducing box clutches with the kaleidoscopic circular pattern of a mandala recreated in pearl and wood inlay, a centuries old technique of embellishing furniture in the Middle East. Our Nirvana bags feature bright splashes of resin paint blended together, while the Aura bags are made of expanding layers of plexi in deep, vibrant colours.”

Half the collection features handwork by Sarah’s Bag artisans, including intricate hand embroidery and beading on the psychedelic-patterned Cosmic Bliss bags, and fabric manipulation techniques, like lotus and lattice smocking, to create evening statement pieces like the Mystic bags. Another signature touch in this collection is the Awakening bag which features delicately embroidered eyes looking out with a playful round metal clasp that pivots to reveal a secret mantra: “Seek magic”.

Psychedelia brings the magic and the uniqueness of meticulously handcrafted luxury to the forefront, infusing each bag with a human touch, and bringing a vitality to these pieces in a world of mass production and quick gratification.

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1. SHOKA BELL: The Shoka Bell acts as a navigation system, security alarm and safety light, which is securely attached to your handlebars like a regular old bell. 2. LOGITECH POP HOME SWITCH 3. BASSWALL: Stealth ninja of Bluetooth speakers 4. CRONZY PEN: The Cronzy Pen holds a whopping 16 million in-built colours within its tiny shell and comes with a variety of nibs to unleash your inner Picasso. 5. OCULUS RIFT:The most-anticipated gadget of the year is finally hitting the shops and promises to be the virtual reality powerhouse. 6. Leica Sofort Instant Film Camera. 7. HP OMEN X: The Omen X is styled squarely somewhere between the Borg cube and Lemarchand's box, the Omen X boasts a huge amount of gaming chops, with a choice of up to two top-end, VR-ready graphics card and a 6th generation i7 processor 8. TOASTEROID SMART TOASTER 9. Zungle:This amazing sunglasses/headphones hybrid set sounds as good as it looks, since it comes with built-in bone conduction speakers that can beam your favourite beats straight into your bonce. 10. Epiqual: With a modern, sleek design spin on the humble toothbrush , complete with removable heads, dental hygiene can now be as stylish and ‘chic’ as your mobile phone. 11.Orison: Who could fail to love tech that saves energy and cash? This sleek-looking device stores energy when the utility rates are low and lets you use it during peak times. 12. BANG & OLUFSEN BEOVISION 14 13. AIPTEK I70 MOBILECINEMA: The Aiptek i70 MobileCinema is a pocket-sized projector that can stream content from your devices into glorious wall-filling visuals. It weighs a paltry 132g, can throw an image from two metres away and has a lifespan of 20,000 hours14.

HiddenRadio2: It appears to be an upside-down bin but tap the top of the touch-sensitive cap and a speaker capable of streaming 360 degree sound is suddenly revealed. It doubles as a phone speaker, too. 15. Miito: Rather than waste water and energy heating up a kettle of water, Miito just pops directly into your drink. With its simple, futuristic and cool design, it looks fab in the kitchen. 16. Prepd: As well as a cool lunchbox case and magnetic cutlery, Prepd has an app which offers recipes and allows you to make just enough food to fill each of the neat containers. www.cpmagazine.net

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.E. Yousif Al Obaidli, Director General of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center with LEGOLAND Dubai’s General Manager, Mr.Siegfried Boerst unveiled another of its highly anticipated LEGO® models in MINILAND -the a replica of the worlds-renowned Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque-at LEGOLAND® Dubai, one the largest integrated theme park destination in the region, part of Dubai Parks and Resorts, Set to open on October 31st, 2016 ahead of Eid Al-Adha.

Ms. Amal Bamatraf, Director of Culture Communication & Activities Department, also accompanied his Excellency during the visit at MINILAND. The realistic rendition is made of 536,292 LEGO bricks that occupied over 6,300 hours to complete and weighs approximately 1,323 kilograms.

Aside from being an Islamic cultural destination, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is an artistic representation of the architectural icons in the UAE and the Middle East. The creative harmony and the outstanding integration between the Islamic and modern architectural styles made it a great model for architectural design. There were about 30 contractors and 30,000 workers involved in completing various elements of the structure and decoration. Materials were also sourced from many countries including Greece, Italy, Germany, China, India and Morocco to name a few. The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque first opened for worshipers during the first day of Eid Al Adha

in 2007.

LEGOLAND Dubai, together with LEGOLAND® Water Park, is part of Dubai Parks and Resorts which will also feature MOTIONGATE™ Dubai – a unique theme park showcasing some of Hollywood’s most beloved characters from DreamWorks Animation, Sony Pictures Studios and Lionsgate. Committed to bringing together the best of the East and West, Dubai Parks and Resorts will also feature Bollywood Parks™ Dubai, the first ever theme park based on the sights and sounds of Bollywood.

The entire destination will be connected by Riverland™ Dubai – a retail, dining and entertainment walkway and guests can stay at the Lapita™ Hotel, a Polynesian-themed resort catering to families.

LEGOLAND Dubai and LEGOLAND Water Park announced the launch of their Annual Pass, offering fun and exciting experiences for guests who want to be the “first to play” at the LEGOLAND parks’ 60 rides, waterslides attractions and building experiences before they officially open to the public on 31 October 2016.

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Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara hosts event to fight Breast Cancer

IKEA: business and philanthropy can take a lead in responding to humanitarian and refugee crises

Home Centre Brings Colour and Character to Kids’ Rooms

‘Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara’, the luxury brand’s first resort in Qatar, developed

by Al Rayyan Hospitality, is proud to announce that they will be hosting the Power of Pink Breast Cancer charity event, in partnership with Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels and Qatar Cancer Society, on 13 October during Breast Cancer Awareness month.

The festive evening will be held on the luxury island resort and is aimed at raising awareness and funds to support Qatar Cancer Society and to celebrate the lives of those who live with the malady. Guests will be ferried by boat and are expected to wear pink in support of the universal struggle to cure breast cancer, and to enhance the theme in what is expected to be one of the year’s grandest charity affairs.

For the special occasion, Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara and Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels will prepare a medley of delectable dishes while also teaming up with a selection of the finest food and beverage suppliers.

One of the highlights of Power in Pink month will be numbered cupcakes that will be sold throughout the month to enter a raffle draw where the lucky winner will win a one night’s stay in the sumptuously decorated ‘pink room’.

In speaking about the Power of Pink breast cancer charity fundraiser, Thomas Fehlbier, Cluster General Manager Doha and General Manager of Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara said: “Our organization has always realized the significance of giving back to the community. In doing so, it was incumbent upon us to partner with both the Qatar Cancer Society and Souq Wafiq Hotels by Tivoli to impact the raising of awareness and the improving of lives of those who are affected by breast cancer.”

“We were honored to be invited to collaborate for this important cause. During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the issue of cancer awareness becomes even more acute, that’s why the theme of Power of Pink is much more than just raising funds, but it also about empowering those who have the disease and also empowering their loved ones who have also been touched by it,” said Hafidh Al Busaidy General Manager of Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels.

“More than one in eight women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. At the Qatar Cancer Society our goal is to educate the community in the State of Qatar about Cancer and the methods of its prevention and early detection.

We also believe wholeheartedly that a breast cancer diagnosis is not a death sentence and correct treatment, diet and care are imperative for remission. We want to thank our partners in Power of Pink for raising both funds and awareness in the fight for cancer eradication,” said Maryam Hamad Al Noaimi General Manager of the Qatar Cancer Society.

Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara and the partners of Power of Pink invite members of the public to purchase advance tickets at Souq Waqif’s food and beverage outlets or online via q-tickets.com.

Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara’ feels a world away from bustling Doha but is only a 25 minute journey by luxury ferry from Al Shyoukh Terminal located in the city’s downtown area or a 10 minute helicopter ride directly from the airport with bird’s eye views of the spectacular coastline.

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Sony’s New Home Cinema System Brings Movies to Life

With a new academic year around the corner, children are gearing up to return to school.

Home Centre’s kids’ collection has been designed to keep kids inspired and refreshed through the year.

This collection features bright and colourful accessories, fancy furniture and storage compartments showcasing adventurous and playful themes such as pirates, fairy-tales, football and more. It also includes a variety of playful lunch boxes, fun cutlery and creative stationary that are sure to motivate children to look forward to school.

The vibrant kids’ collection is available across all Home Centre outlets located at Al Rai, Shuwaikh, The Avenues, Kuwait City, Fahaheel and Sama Mall.

The new HT-RT3 is set to blow out your ear drums with room-shaking power as it makes having a home cinema a reality for many homeowners, delivering a phenomenal 600W of power through a slim, stylish Sound Bar plus dedicated subwoofer and rear speakers – all in just a few seconds of setting up!

The HT-RT3 5.1ch surround Sound Bar system will be available at Fifty One East store located in Al Maha Center on Salwa Road in addition to all branches of Virgin Megastore as well as major retailers in Qatar.

Setting up the HT-RT3 is refreshingly straightforward, with fewer boxes and wires to worry about than regular 5.1 systems. Simply plug it in to your TV via HDMI, wire up the speakers via the colour-coded connections, and you’re all ready to watch your favourite movies.

Expect deep, room-filling sound with a 5.1ch Sound Bar, and be enveloped in real surround sound when you pair it to the subwoofer for a loud and strong bass, bringing your movies to life. The two rear speakers ensure the delivery of a balanced, wide frequency audio response.

Equipped with S-Master Digital Amplifier, the HT-RT3 produces only the purest sound quality by minimising distortion.

Streaming music through the sound bar has never been easier. With Bluetooth® on board, you can enjoy music playback streamed wirelessly from your smartphone. One-touch connection via NFC technology further removes the need for complex set-up sequences.

On World Humanitarian Day, the IKEA Foundation is calling on businesses and foundations to support global and local efforts to help refugee families.

US President Obama will host the Summit on the Global Refugee Crisis during the high-level week at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. With more than 65 million people forced to flee their homes, the summit will call for all countries and sections of society to work together to tackle this issue.

The IKEA Foundation believes that businesses and foundations have an important role to play in strengthening the global response to refugee crises worldwide.

Per Heggenes, CEO of the IKEA Foundation, said: "The corporate sector must come together to support those caught up in one of the biggest displacements of people in history. It’s not just up to governments and aid agencies. Businesses also have a responsibility to respond in their own way. We believe businesses have much more to offer. Their expertise and ability to innovate can help make life better for refugees, and they can use their influence to galvanise others to help."

The Foundation supports refugee children and their families around the world through UNHCR and other leading international organisations.

On the other hand, the IKEA business makes good use of its creativity and problem-solving skills to find practical ways to help refugees.

Together with social enterprise Better Shelter and UNHCR, the Foundation has created a flat-pack shelter, which is safer and more durable than a tent. UNHCR has already ordered thousands of shelters to house refugee families in Greece, Iraq, Serbia, Chad and Djibouti.

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Reebok Classics And Kenderick Lamar Celebrate Authentic Creativity With The “Perfect Split”

Eucerin: HYALURONFILLER CC Cream brings color to the successful HyaluronFiller formula for effective anti-aging day care

Since it was first launched in 2008, the Eucerin® HYALURON-FILLER series has become a top seller in pharmacies. Eucerin® is now expanding the line to include the first dermo-cosmetic anti-aging CC cream with light-reflecting color pigments to meet consumer demands for excellent, highly tolerable anti-wrinkle care that also unifies the skin’s complexion.

“Perfect Split” is Reebok Classics’ FW16 classic leather pack, it focuses on embracing the split sides of humans which is reflected within the design of the shoes. The “Perfect Split” pack takes the Classic Leather silhouette and adds understated high-contrast colour blockings.

Kendrick Lamar once again continues his partnership with Reebok Classics as the “Perfect Split” pack brings the split sides of his personality to life with the outsole is a hybrid of two of the brand’s rubber soles: the retro gum and contemporary ice.

Complexion correction for a fresh look The Hyaluron-Filler CC Cream combines the dermo-cosmetic skin care expertise of Eucerin® with the trend of BB and CC creams. The trend started in Germany – BB creams were developed to protect the very sensitive skin of patients after an operation. When the creams reached the Asian market, people started using them as beauty product because they offered a natural but improved complexion. CC creams focus on the same aspect – they correct the complexion (“CC”) for a unified and even look.

The new Eucerin® Hyaluron-Filler CC Cream allows the consumer to benefit from this effect – and offers even more. The formula with hyaluronic acid plumps up even the deepest wrinkles from inside out and the color pigments unify the complexion, helping to significantly reduce the visible signs of aging.

Because the formula includes both high and low molecular hyaluronic acid, the skin is cared for from the inside and outside. The cream provides moisture, and wrinkles and fine lines are “plumped up” from the inside. In addition, glycine saponin stimulates the skin’s own production of hyaluronic acid in the cells of the dermal skin layers – and works right where the deepest wrinkles originate. The color pigments melt on the skin and provide it with a smooth and unified complexion. The cream does not accumulate in wrinkles or fine lines, so they are not unnecessarily accentuated. To protect the skin from sunlight-induced aging, the Hyaluron-Filler CC Cream contains SPF 15.

Splash signs Superstars Salman and Katrina Kaif ‫ترحب‬ ّ "‫ "نيسان البابطين‬Khan as brand ambassadors

‫بأعضاء نادي نيسان باترول‬ ‫في الكويت بمعرضها في‬ ‫الري‬

‫استقبلت شركة عبدالمحسن عبدالعزيز‬ ‫ الوكيل الحصري لسيارات نيسان‬،‫البابطين‬ ‫ أعضاء نادي نيسان باترول‬،‫في دولة الكويت‬ ‫ لتعريفهم‬،‫في الكويت بصالة عرضها في الري‬ ‫ و كشفت‬،"‫على آخر وأحدث طرازات "باترول‬ ‫لهم للمرة األولى عن طراز نيسان باترول‬ ‫”و استمعت إلى التجارب التي‬Desert Edition“ ‫عاشوها خالل قيادتهم سياراتهم األسطورية‬ .‫ بطل جميع الدروب‬،‫للدفع الرباعي‬ ‫وأوضحت شركة عبدالمحسن عبدالعزيز‬ ‫ أنه مع هندستها‬،‫البابطين في بيان صحافي‬ ‫ فإن سيارة‬،‫ عامًا‬60 ‫الدقيقة منذ أكثر من‬ ‫"نيسان باترول" تتمتع بتاريخ غني من اإلنجازات‬ ‫في منطقة الشرق األوسط يعود إلى فترة‬ ‫ الفتة إلى أنه مع التحسينات‬،‫الخمسينات‬ ‫ فإن “نيسان‬،‫على التصميم التي خضع لها‬ ‫ ويتيح‬،‫ يحظى بالمزيد من اإلعجاب‬،"‫باترول‬ ‫ بالتوافق‬،‫القدرة للذهاب إلى أي مكان ببراعة‬ ‫مع التكنولوجيا المتطورة والراحة الكبيرة التي‬ .‫يوفرها‬ ‫وأعربت نيسان البابطين عن فخرها باستقبال‬ ‫ في صالة‬،‫أعضاء نادي نيسان باترول بالكويت‬ ‫عرض "نيسان البابطين بالري" خالل هذا‬ ‫ والتعرف على العمالء األوفياء لسيارات‬،‫األسبوع‬ ‫ المركبة المميزة للدفع الرباعي‬،"‫"نيسان باترول‬ ‫وتتطلع نيسان البابطين لمعرفة عمالئها أكثر‬ ‫لتستطيع تلبية طلباتهم وتطلعاتهم حتى‬ .‫تكون عند حسن ظنهم‬

Splash, the Middle East’s largest high-street fashion retailer today announced international icons Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif as brand ambassadors. The mega stars known for their acting finesse and their on-trend sartorial choices with a massive fan following will be seen representing the brand Splash through a series of brand campaigns across the Middle East.

Synonymous with its philosophy of ‘In Love with Fashion’, Splash is well known for its trendy and fashionable collections with a broad appeal, its innovative events and campaigns while Salman is known for creating everlasting fashion moments and Katrina, as an aspirational youth icon thus making the three individual brands an instant fit.

Salman talking on his association with Splash, said, “I have now been working with Splash in the Middle East for the past three years both in the capacity of a brand ambassador and with my brand Being Human for which Splash is the exclusive retail partner. It has been an exciting & fruitful journey. Each season the brand ups its fashion quotient while still keeping the Arab & Asian consumer at heart which I most relate to.

I look forward to this renewed journey and wish we continue to add many more fashionable moments in the life of our valued fans & customers.”

Speaking on her association Katrina, an internationally acclaimed, multi-award winning actress, said, "As a brand to me Splash embodies effortless style & great fashion which is what I associate with personally. I am very happy to represent the brand as an ambassador for the Middle East, a region that has given me and my movies so much love and support. We are in the process of shooting this amazing, high-fashion campaign and I can't wait for you to see what's in store this season."

“Born and bred in the Middle East we at Splash understand the fashion sensibilities of the Arab consumer and to represent this fashion we have brought together mega stars Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif. This is Splash's second stint with Salman post a 6 month gap in which we received multiple requests from his Arab and Asian fans to bring the association back. Katrina was an obvious choice given her global appeal, her talent and impeccable style. Both together appeal to all generations and it is this love for them that we aim to capitalise on in their very first joint brand endorsement”, said Raza Beig, Director- Landmark Group and CEO- Splash & ICONIC. www.cpmagazine.net

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FCA Middle East announces Maurizio Zuares as CEO for the region

The 2017 IKEA Catalogue inspires us to unfollow expectations.

As part of a long-term strategy to further develop and strengthen FCA’s large brand portfolio in the Middle East, Maurizio Zuares has been appointed as CEO of the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) Middle East Regional Office in Dubai.

51 year old Maurizio has over two decades of experience in the automobile industry, the last 17 years of which have been spent in a variety of roles within the FCA Group, including International Sales Director for Alfa Romeo (EU and Extra-EU), International Sales Director Fiat/Alfa/Lancia (EU/Japan), President of Fiat Auto Japan, CEO of Fiat Group Automobiles Spain and most recently, four years as CEO of Fiat Group Automobiles France, where he was responsible for all of FCA’s brands and activities within the French market.

Maurizio has a solid international automotive background and will play an important role as head of the FCA Middle East team that has been handed increasing responsibility within the company's EMEA regional organisation - in line with the ambitious and forward thinking business plan set in place following the formation of FCA. Maurizio has responsibility for one of the most strategically significant markets within the EMEA region. He presides over a portfolio of brands that includes Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Fiat Professional, Jeep®, Ram and Mopar®, with a range of models that includes a wider than ever choice of driving options - light, efficient vehicles (such as the iconic Fiat 500, Fiat 500X and Alfa Romeo Giulietta QV); class-leading 4x4’s (including the world’s most awarded SUV, the Jeep Grand Cherokee) through to the Ram truck range and the latest high performance models from the Dodge brand, including the 707hp Dodge Charger and Challenger Hellcat models.

Maurizio is Italian and holds a Masters Degree in Business Management as well as a Degree in Economics and Commerce from the University of Ancona. He joins FCA Middle East as the company aims to continue building on the momentum achieved in the region over recent years.

“FCA has been on a product offensive over the last few years, and that has brought many new customers to our wide portfolio of brands,” said Maurizio. “I’m very excited to take on the challenge of further expanding our partnerships with our distributors and through them, to our customers, with a strong focus on brand development across the region.”

“With many further exciting new model introductions to come in the next few years, my objective is to grow our business through a combination of great brands and products plus a renewed emphasis on enhancing customer satisfaction at all levels.”

Landmark Group Expansion in Kuwait continues with the Opening of 10th Centrepoint store and 1st “Yours London” Swatch Sistem51 store in Khaitan Irony - Join The Mechanical Revolution

The 2017 IKEA Catalogue is full of new and well-designed home furnishing products to inspire and make your home life more beautiful. This year’s catalogue encourages us all to let go of big expectations in and around the kitchen. It’s about throwing out the rules and recipes and following your own path.

Our meals have migrated – from the dining table to the sofa, floor and desk. These days, a meal with friends or family doesn’t have to happen around a perfectly set table. And it doesn’t even have to include chairs. The days of “have to” are over. Go ahead and eat around a coffee table. Sit on the sofa. Or the floor.

Because it doesn’t really matter where we eat – just that we are together.

For the first time ever, the IKEA catalogue features 13 stories, taking the reader on a journey to homes around the world. The purpose is to show inspiring examples of how IKEA connects to different people in different cultures and how understanding their needs and dreams help us design and make better products and solutions.

IKEA designs for people. That is why this year’s catalogue cover says “Designed for people, not consumers”. By this we mean making products and solutions with someone in mind, not just things without a purpose.

The 2017 IKEA Catalogue, distributed to over 420,000 homes in Kuwait, spans over 324 pages and will be printed in 211,000,000 FSC certified copies, translated into 34 languages and distributed in 49 countries.

In addition to the printed catalogue, this year we have a totally redesigned and really inspiring IKEA Catalogue app that is available for smartphones, tablets, desktops, laptops and last but not least – the latest generation of Apple TV. With its digital catalogue it offers more than 3 hours of moving and interactive content, like easy to navigate guide films and co-workers sharing tips and ideas. With its virtual reality 360 degree room views and augmented reality feature you can virtually try out IKEA products in your home.

Landmark Group has launched its 127th Centrepoint outlet in Al Sharqiya Mall, Khaitan as the retailer expands its presence outside the UAE. The move marks the opening of Centrepoint’s 10th store in Kuwait.

Plus size fashion brand “Yours London” has also launched its first outlet in Kuwait, under the umbrella of Landmark International, part of Landmark Group. It’s the 12th store across the GCC with presence in the UAE, KSA, Bahrain and Qatar.

Yours London has a stylish range of clothing in sizes 14-32, designed to fit and flatter, including the latest fashions in evening and daywear, all at great prices. The region’s curvy women can breathe a sigh of relief as their wardrobe options are increased, from skirts and dresses to trousers and jackets and tops, lingerie and swimwear.

Al Sharqiya Mall is strategically located in Farwaniya Governorate, which houses some of the city’s prime malls and entertainment areas.

The residential population in the area is split between Kuwaitis, Arab expats and Asian expats, and is reflective of Centrepoint’s customer demographic.

“We are enthusiastic about the opening of our two new stores in Khaitan. Our decision to open in Al Sharqiya Mall was based on a desire to be more conveniently located for customers in this catchment area,” stated Mr. Saibal Basu, Chief Operating Officer- Landmark Group Kuwait.

He added that, “Consumer spending figures in Kuwait have remained consistently buoyant and we have been delighted with the customer response to Centrepoint since we entered the market. We see a high percentage of repeat shoppers at our stores due to the extensive range we offer and also consistently aim to engage with new shoppers through our exciting offering. Centrepoint has seen huge success over the past few years as it serves as one shopping destination for the entire family.”

The store opening in Kuwait is to be followed by 15 more across the GCC states by the end of the year. Overall, Centrepoint aims to reach 142 outlets by year’s end as part of its regional expansion plans.

Centrepoint stores in Kuwait are located in Al Rai, Avenues, Hawally, Salmiya, Fintas, Jahra, Fahaheel, Sulaibhikhat, Kuwait City and now in Khaitan

Swatch SISTEM51 goes metal. Stemming from its roots as the automatic watch for everyone, the new SISTEM51 IRONY is the automatic watch for those who value clean, classic design, blended with contemporary Swatch style.

The difference between SISTEM51 and SISTEM51 IRONY is … Metal—lots of it. SISTEM51 IRONY uses high performance and robust metals to introduce Swatch lovers and those new to the brand to a sophisticated vision of Swatch automatic watch design. Built for the boardroom, exhibition or weekend adventure, the new SISTEM51 IRONY is fit with the same single central screw, 90-hour power reserve, 17 pending patents and impressively low 51 total components as all SISTEM51 models, but with a more evolved look and feel.

Each SISTEM51 IRONY design is a piece of art that says “premium” without the price tag. By taking advantage of the first fully-automated mechanical watch manufacturing process, each elegant model is assembled to the highest level of precision and Swiss quality, whilst delivering unmatched value.

Housed in 316L stainless steel watch cases and adorned with the finest dial finishing techniques, each model in the SISTEM51 IRONY collection is unequivocally handsome from the front, but turn one over, and that’s where its true magic is revealed. The openwork caseback design gives wearers a secret window to view the central screw, automatic rotor, oscillating balance wheel, as well as the rest of the 51 stylishly printed parts driving the self-winding, battery-free timepiece.

For Swatch, SISTEM51 IRONY is a big step towards affordable, timeless automatic watches.

Composed of seven exquisite models, Swatch moves upscale with rubber instead of silicone bands; superluminova index applications instead of print; fine, padded leather bands and metal. Lots of metal.

The look is decidedly mature without being posh, while the contemporary openwork speaks to Swatch’s roots in creative design. For Swatch, SISTEM51 IRONY is “Swatch” at its core, but open to the status of luxury.

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FUEL FOR YOUR GREY MATT ER

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUIZ

JUMBLED WORDS 1

D U E S E

2

P O A S Y

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T A M E N G

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Z E R B A L

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Y O U P A T

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L E T K N ANSWERS: 1.SUEDE, 2.SOAPY, 3.MAGNET, 4.BLAZER, 5.PAYOUT, 6.KNELT

TEST YOUR VOCABULARY At Poky, the feed had to be harvested by machine, __________ by train, processed in a mill, then trucked to the feedlots. a. transported b. seized

c. abandoned d. halted

1. The leg and foot medical acronym RICE stands for: Rest, Ice, Compression, and: Evaporation, Elevation, Examination, or Evacuation?

2. Aspartame, Cyclomate, Isomalt and Sucralose are food additive: Colours/colors, Sweeteners, Minerals, or Orange flavours/flavors?

3. Panda, Penguin, Hummingbird, and Mobilegeddon are: Batman villains, Google search algorithm updates, Beethoven operas, or Harley Davidson motorbikes?

4. The musical and spoken work Fidelio featuring only woodwind, brass, timpani, strings, and offstage trumpet is: Beethoven's only opera; A Genesis album, The longest running show in Broadway's history; or Youtube's most popular ever video?

5. The 9th century mathematician known as Al Kwarizme ('the Man of Kwarism', now Khiva, Uzbekistan) gave his name to a maths/computing process or a set of rules called: Algebra; Algorithm; Axiom; or Abacus?

6. What Yorkshire coastal town event gave its name to a medieval song adapted/popularized by Simon and Garfunkle, about two lovers issuing each other impossible tasks?

7. Internecine refers to (What sort of?) destruction: Global; Mutual; Reputational; or Biblical?

8. In music which two of these are respectively a very brief ornamental passing note (What?), and a very brief note of no pitch such as a stroke of a deadened string (What?): Phantom; Grace; Hoax; Ghost; or Silent?

9. The bacterium Clostridium tetani causes the human muscle spasm disease Tetanus, commonly called: Stiffthumb; Lockjaw; Tensefoot; or Tightlip?

10. Which two of these refer respectively to malicious and wellintentioned computer hackers: Red cape; Black hat; Rubber glove; White hat; or Purple nose?

11. Name the Asian country, the South American capital city, and Canadian province in the NATO phonetic alphabet (thee answers required)?

12. What type of machine is classified by the relative positions of the fulcrum, effort and resistance: Lever; Pulley; Pump; or Turbine?

13. What ancient word for dysentery is also a flow of particles, magnetic field, a soldering aid, and means fluidity/change?

14. Major, Small, Tiny, Soup Dragon, Iron Chicken, and Blue String Pudding

ANSWERS:

x

The Clangers

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6

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with human fat; The same; Less; More; or Twice as much?

16. The Brazilian Carnauba palm tree (called the Tree of Life) produces many materials including the "Queen of (What?)" from its leaf extract: Waxes; Tequilas; Beers; Toothpastes?

17. What modern Western vegetable, elsewhere/historically purple and yellow, became orange in 17th century Holland, allegedly developed by the Dutch House of Orange?

18. The Greek-derived prefix 'astro' refers to: Stars/celestial space; Speedy/fast; Vast/infinite; or Intelligence?

19. What fictional game is played for real for fun on a footbridge over a River Medway tributary in Posingford Wood in Ashdown Forest, Sussex, England?

20. Which child diarist (1929-45) wrote - "How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world." ?

c

a. Transport means to move something, often large quantities of commercial products, over great distances. Container ships transport goods made in China to the U.S., where they will be sold.

Put the numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 in the circles so that each straight line of three numbers adds up to the same total.

15. This is a 'trick' question: Human muscle weighs (What?) compared

1.Elevation (treatment for many leg and foot injuries/ailments, especially traumas involving swelling - see the amusing RICE acronym in the acronyms glossary), 2.Sweeteners, 3.Google search algorithm updates, 4.Beethoven's only opera, 5.Algorithm (Al Kwarizme was properly named Abu Ja'far Muhammad Ibn Musa), 6.Scarborough Fair, 7.Mutual (eg, between two people, or among members of a group or organization or family), 8.Grace and Ghost, 9.Lockjaw (because that's where spasms typically begin), 10.Black hat and White hat, 11.India, Lima, Quebe , 12. , 13.Flu (from Latin fluxus, flow), 14. , 15.The sam (human muscle is more dense than fat, so for a given volume it will weight more than fat - but fat, muscle, feathers, rocks, anything.. all weigh the same - a kilo of feathers weighs the same as a kilo of rocks), 16. Waxes (also called Carnauba wax, or Brazil wax - a high quality wax for furniture, foods, surfboards, cars, etc - the tree also produces materials/wood/fibre/fruit for hats, baskets, construction, cattle-feed, jelly, etc), 17.Carrot, 18.Stars/Celestial space, 19.Poohsticks (as featured in Winnie the Pooh - sticks are dropped into the water to 'race' from one side of the bridge to the other - incidentally this book The Natural World of Winnie-the-Pooh: Exploring the Real Landscapes of the Hundred Acre Wood tells beautifully - including many pictures never published before - of the real places and inspirations behind the writing of Winnie the Pooh - also incidentally that is a link to an Amazon page which will return a little commission to this website if anyone buys from it - this commission goes towards the Businessballs website's running/development costs, so thank you.) 20.Anne Frank.

A pipeline can transport oil. A school bus transports children. Soldiers get their postings but then must wait for news of their transport. If you are in a hurry to get something to market, you might consider using air transport, though that's expensive. Transport is from Latin words meaning "carry across."

SEVEN UP!

appear in the popular Children's TV series: Tales of the Riverbank; The Clangers; Andy Pandy; or The Woodentops?

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HOROSCOPES

ARIES

LEO

SAGITTARIUS

(March 21 - April 19)

(July 23 - August 22)

(November 22 - December)

The first week may be packed with details and fine points you've been avoiding. The September 1 New Moon (and Solar Eclipse) shows you how easy they all are. A loved one will admire and desire you all the more. The Full Moon (and Lunar Eclipse) on September 16 turns up your instincts and intuition. See through someone's smoke screen and understand why it's there. Spot an opportunity to move ahead in life. Be patient, be ready, and let things develop.

Love enters your world in a big way with the September 30 New Moon. Feel lucky, and be ready to act surprised.

Look for invitations, gifts, and other tokens of friendship early this month. The September 1 New Moon (and Solar Eclipse) can bring money and favors your way. Most of this is in return for favors you've done recently. Say thank you and keep paying it forward.

Life could get confusing around the Full Moon (and Lunar Eclipse) of September 16. Take your time and take a good, practical look at things. There's really nothing wrong, and you can handle anything.

Embrace your sibs and neighbors at the end of the month with the September 30 New Moon. Get together and support one another.

Career concerns and public image are highlighted in all the best ways the first week. The New Moon (and Solar Eclipse) on September 1 can provide you the big opportunity you've been wanting. Midmonth, be realistic about family concerns. Value what is working for everyone and don't expect perfection from anyone.

The September 16 Full Moon (and Lunar Eclipse) suggests that a relative may be concealing worries. Give people space, as well as love, and receive the same tender consideration. Gracious high times abound with the September 30 New Moon. Dress up, indulge your higher tastes, but respect the budget.

TAURUS

VIRGO

CAPRICORN

(April 20 - May 20)

(August 23 - September)

(December 22 - January 19)

The September 1 New Moon (and Solar Eclipse) triggers a burst of fun and playfulness. Fun can have a serious side, so don't shun this chance to enjoy life. You'll be attractive and beguiling no matter your mood. The Full Moon (and Lunar Eclipse) on September 16 lights up your social life and whatever clubs or organizations you enjoy and serve. People may be a bit touchy-feely, but that won't chase you away. Be the levelheaded one and let them wear their hearts on their sleeves. Tidy up for the September 30 New Moon and give your pets, houseplants, and books some extra TLC.

The New Moon and Solar Eclipse on September 1 are all yours.

Exert your personal power in a gentle way. People will bend over backward to please you. Be reasonable. Any conflict will go your way, but it won't be forgotten. The delicate tendrils of love reach into your world during the September 16 Full Moon (and Lunar Eclipse). You may be in the mood to be charmed and tempted, but after a while only real love will suffice. The September 30 New Moon could bring a money matter into better balance. You'll have a clearer, more complete view of a financial situation.

Step back from an issue and get a bigger and better perspective during the first week. The New Moon (and Solar Eclipse) on September 1 wants your world to grow. Be ambitious. Old friends and good times near home will warm the heart midmonth. The September 16 Full Moon (and Lunar Eclipse) may bring a growing desire to explore new places and activities, but bask in the warmth and nearness for now. Watch for a sharp insight and then a lucky break on your career path as the month ends with the September 30 New Moon. It could be karmic.

GEMINI

LIBRA

AQUARIUS

(May 21 - June 20)

(September 23 - October)

(January 20 - February 18)

Early September is for family and forming stronger bonds. Treasure every kind word, because there could be a lot of feeling behind it.

The September 1 New Moon (and Solar Eclipse) also highlights fun and games. Let your inner child romp. The September 16 Full Moon (and Lunar Eclipse) shines into your work world and career.

Be sensitive to co-workers' requests, and be emotionally available and responsive. They will be eager to side with you. This goes double for supervisors and superiors. Dress up and feel frisky as the month ends with the New Moon on September 30. Don't get too wild, OK?

The New Moon and Solar Eclipse on September 1 give you the secret superpowers of charm and persuasion. Tactfully straighten out a financial matter or some other material tug of war. Look great no matter what you do. Midmonth, pay more attention to your health. If not feeling right, check it out. Eat well and rest.

Refrain from heroic efforts 24/7, especially socially. The New Moon on September 30 is lucky in a zillion unexpected ways. Keep expectations low and be pleasantly surprised. Control the impulse to be overly generous. Practice the fine art of graciously receiving.

Look for invitations, gifts, and other tokens of friendship early this month. The September 1 New Moon (and Solar Eclipse) can bring money and favors your way. Most of this is in return for favors you've done recently. Say thank you and keep paying it forward.

Life could get confusing around the Full Moon (and Lunar Eclipse) of September 16. Take your time and take a good, practical look at things. There's really nothing wrong, and you can handle anything.

Embrace your sibs and neighbors at the end of the month with the September 30 New Moon. Get together and support one another.

CANCER

SCORPIO

PISCES

(June 21 - July 22)

(October 23 - November)

(February 19 - March 20)

Friends and neighbors are there to share the many good times in the first week. The September 1 New Moon (and Solar Eclipse) warms hearts. This includes family members who may have been keeping their distance or keeping their opinions to themselves.

Explore your world on the September 16 Full Moon (and Lunar Eclipse). You're well anchored at home. There's nothing to be nervous about. Grab some friends and try a new restaurant or go on a field trip to a new place. Family affairs warm up with the September 30 New Moon. Harmony and cultured pleasures may be on the agenda.

The September 1 New Moon and Solar Eclipse zing your social life and bring in a lot of partying people. If you're not up for all the merriment, be friendly but firm. A few words will do more than causing a scene would. The Full Moon (and Lunar Eclipse) on September 16 wants you to go out and have a good time. If you don't get too wild or let too many crazy fantasies dominate, you'll have a blast and maybe pick up some great new friends. The September 30 New Moon could bring a flurry of psychic dreams and reveal sharp insights into a stressful relationship.

Romance lights up the first week. You may be dwelling in sweet but stale memories when a bright new love appears. The September 1 New Moon (and Solar Eclipse) suggests that karmic connections can be made. The September 16 Full Moon (and Lunar Eclipse) may make you jittery. Calm down and rely on your good instincts as much as your reason. The right decisions may not be instantly obvious. Feel things out and be confident. The September 30 New Moon positions you to be the one with all the answers. Take care of your own needs first and then be helpful if asked.

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