WHAT’S ON SUNDAY, JUNE 29, 2014

BSK welcomes German ambassador

he British School of Kuwait (BSK) was delighted to international Aquanauten Project organised by the welcome Eugen Wollfarth, the Ambassador of the Goethe-Institut. TFederal Republic of Germany, who visited the school During his tour of the school the ambassador visited a to get an update on the year’s events. German lesson, where students discussed their recent BSK is privileged to be a Partner School of the German Goethe-Institut scholarship visits to Germany. He was also Government, and students are involved in a wide range of briefed on BSK’s success in an international podcast com- language and cultural activities with other Partner Schools petition on the Kuwaiti family, and in a competition where in Germany, North Africa and the Middle East. schools submitted questions to the European Parliament Ambassador Wollfarth presented certificates to students about the structure and policies of the European Union. who had achieved success in recent Goethe-Institute The ambassador also experienced BSK’s up-to-date laptop German examinations and those who had won summer based teaching methods, and enjoyed a performance of scholarships to Germany. He also presented certificates to the Bach Double Concerto by the string ensemble ‘La 21 students who, in November, had produced a documen- Camerata’. A lively morning of cultural and educational tary film on water conservation in Kuwait as part of the events was enjoyed by everyone.

Nissan and Playstation reveal future vision

issan today lifts the virtual covers off the Concept N2020 VisionGran Turismo, a vision of what a high performance Nissan could look like in the future. It was created through close collabora- tion with the creators of Gran will be able to discover that perform- Turismo, Inc., the ance first-hand when it becomes legendary PlayStation driving fran- available to download in Gran chise. Turismo6, just as they did with the Nissan Concept 2020 Vision Gran NISSAN GT-R and Skylines from earlier Turismo began life as dream project episodes of the historic franchise. for Nissan designers who were given That performance heritage and com- free rein to create their dream super- mitment to delivering excitement for car for their own fanta- enthusiasts is why there are Nissan sy garage. vehicles in the franchise. Created by a team of young But as a specialist in automotive designers at Nissan Design Europe, in design in three-dimensions, Nissan London, England, the model was con- believes that the real-world is ready sidered to have so much potential for the Nissan Concept 2020 that it has benefited from input from As a result, Nissan Concept 2020 VisionGran Turismo. Watch this an advanced engineering team based Vision Gran Turismo gives hints as to space... “PlayStation” and “Gran at Nissan Technical Centre in Atsugi, how a supercar of the future might Turismo” are registered trademarks of Japan. look. In July, automotive enthusiasts Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

Gulf Bank Ramadan working hours

ulf Bank would like to inform and services; and to download the Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, His its clients that during the Mobile Banking App’s (App Highness the Crown Prince, Sheikh Gupcoming Holy Month of store/Android) to monitor accounts Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Ramadan its Branches will be oper- and conduct self-service banking and His Highness the Prime ating from 10:00 am until 1:30 pm as transactions. Minister, Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak per the approved guidelines set by On this blessed occasion, Gulf Al-Hamad Al-Sabah . May Allah the Kuwait Banking Association Bank would like to convey its sin- Almighty safeguard and preserve (KBA). During the Holy Month of cere congratulations and best wish- them for their nation, as well as to Ramadan, Gulf Bank through its es to the Amir of the State of the government and people of branch network will be conducting Kuwait, His Highness Sheikh Sabah Kuwait. all banking transactions. The Head Office and the supporting adminis- trative departments working hours IMA Youth Wing will be from 9:30am until 2:00pm. The Bank will resume its regular public iftar working hours on the first business MA Youth Wing in association with Ministry of Awqaf & Islamic Affairs day following the Eid Al- Fitr holiday. and Masjid Al Kabeer, cordially invites you to attend a Public Iftar at The Bank will continue to serve IMasjid Al Kabeer, Grand Tent at 6 pm on Thursday 3rd July 2014. clients through its dedicated Call Prominent visiting scholar from India, Maulana Tahir Madani, Director, Center that will be operating Jamait-al-Falah, will deliver a speech on the theme Ramadan & Taqwa. round-the-clock, and is reachable Details are as below: Venue : Masjid Al Kabeer, Grand Tent near Main by dialing 1805805. Clients can also Gate. There will be separate arrangement for ladies. For further details, access the Bank’s Online portal, please visit www.imayouthwing.org, www.imakuwait.org or Call @ 99037240, 66218674, and 97575215. Touristic Enterprises Company employees took part in a blood donation campaign organized recently (www.e-gulfbank.com) to find out at its head office in Shuwaikh in cooperation with the Central Blood Bank. more about the latest products