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Messi Injured, As Real Madrid Misses Record Court Upholds Dissolution Of Min 27º Max 42º FREE www.kuwaittimes.net NO: 16999 - FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2016 Court upholds Boat tragedy Messi injured, dissolution of leaves dozens as Real Madrid Bahrain11 oppn dead12 in Egypt misses46 record See Page 9 Local FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2016 Local Spotlight PHOTO OF THE DAY Road accidents By Muna Al-Fuzai [email protected] ccidents happen all the time on the Kuwaiti man to go to the police all roads. This is normal, but station at 6:00 pm. She did so and Awhat is not usual is when you waited until 7:30 pm. When the officer are hit by someone - a female motorist called the man, he claimed that he for example - and end up dealing with came to the police station at 5:00 pm a man. It is normal for both parties to but she did not show up, so he left his go to the police station for getting number with the police officer. When paperwork done for the insurance and the officer asked the Kuwaiti when will the garage, but it is not right to spend he be able to return to the police sta- many hours at the police station wait- tion, he said he is busy because of Eid. ing to make a statement. Time is After several attempts and failures important for hardworking people and to set an appointment, the officer unexpected delays could be a prob- gave the two the papers to go and see lem for them. Accident procedures by the investigator. At this stage, the lan- the police in Kuwait take a long time, guage barrier appeared to be another and sometimes people can’t afford to problem. Without speaking proper spend many hours at police stations, Arabic, it is hard to explain what hap- especially for minor accidents with no pened. The story ends with many bad injuries. memories. The reader asked me if I I received a letter from a reader could publish her story because she about a car accident she had a few feels that she was not treated with weeks back. It brought back memories respect or justice because she is an of when I was involved in a similar expat who cannot speak Arabic. accident, with a lot of bad luck and Well, I think even if you speak good wasta. Our friend’s story starts with a Arabic, such incidents can happen. A minor car accident with another car few years back, I was involved in an driven by a Kuwaiti woman with kids. accident, and ended up at the police Our reader got out of the car, and station, where I had to wait many before she could ask if the other hours for the man who hit my car to woman was okay, the woman started arrive, despite an officer’s repeated yelling at her. This is normal when two calls to him. When we finally went to women hit each other’s cars, but what the investigator, he turned out to be is strange is that the other woman his good friend, and you can all imag- called her husband, took his vehicle ine what he put in writing - that it was when he arrived, and left the scene. my fault! I went to court and it took me When police gave them the paper of three years to see justice served, lucki- the accident, our reader realized they ly. But it also consumed a lot of money wrote the name of woman’s husband in legal fees, which many expats can’t as if he was driving the car and he was afford. the one who hit her car from behind We need full automation at all and got into an accident. police stations to reduce paperwork, Surprisingly, the lady completely and officers must learn to speak good got out of the scene as if she was nev- English. The police are there to serve er there when the accident happened. everyone, and with expats being a The police officer told our reader and majority, this is not a choice. KUWAIT: A bird takes a drink of water. — Photo by Ali Al Roumi / KUNA PROOFREADER WANTED )UHVK JUDGXDWHV SUHIHUUHG 1DWLYH (QJOLVK VSHDNHU 7UDQVIHUUDEOH 9LVD $ELOLW\ WR VWDUW LPPHGLDWHO\ 21/</<.8:$:$,7%$6(' $33/,&$176 :,//%( &216,'(5(' 6HQG &99 VDODU\ UHTXLUHPHQWV ZULWLQJ VDPSOH WR M WHQVHPLWWLDZXN#VER $%62/87(//<<12 3+21( &$//6 Local FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2016 A DAY IN THE LIFE Kuwait’s every man: The Mandoub By Nawara Fattahova uments. Sometimes I collect the documents that need KT: What experience have you gained from your to be processed from the staff at the company where I work as a mandoub? ost folks in Kuwait know what a mandoub is and have a work. Sometimes I also have to type, print, scan or Hamad: As I said before, this job has taught me general idea of what he does. But the daily reality of photocopy some documents for the next day. Yes, patience. I have also gained valuable work experience Mthe mandoub can be shocking. Kuwait Times inter- sometimes I have to work in the evening if I have work and got to know many new people, which I consider viewed a company representative to learn more about the ins to finish. great for my career and social life. and outs of mandoub work. Hamad Al-Marei, 42, spoke about his daily activities and the challenges he faces. Some excerpts: Kuwait Times: When did you start working as a mandoub? Hamad Al-Marei: I started working in this job in 2014. KT: What benefits has this job brought you? Hamad: I do my job regardless of its benefits. I think that the best thing I gained from this job is the good relations with peo- ple in different positions at various institutions. KT: Which are the most common problems or obstacles that you face in your job? Hamad: The most problematic place is the Ministry of Social Affairs. It suffers from a staffing shortage, especially at the Capital governorate department, as this department has the highest rate of patrons. At some institutions, there are special counters for mandoubs, which makes our work easier. KT: What are the most important requirements to work as a mandoub? Hamad: The person should have good knowledge of the loca- tions of all public institu- tions, and be aware of the procedures followed there. Also, he should be polite to be a good rep- resentative of the com- pany he works for. Being presentable is also an advantage! It can make the work easier as some paperwork that requires long procedures can be processed faster. Hamad Al-Marei KT: Is your work limited to public institutions, or do you also do transactions in the private sector? Hamad: My work is not limited to ministries, as I also have to complete paperwork at some private institutions such as banks and insurance companies. KT: Why did you choose this job? And do you love it? Hamad: This job teaches one patience and to respect time and appointments. In this job, the mandoub also comes in con- tact with people of different cultures and many nationalities, which teaches us new things. But it is a stressful and demanding job, with pressure from every side and sometimes I want to quit. KT: What was the job of your dreams? Hamad: When I was a child, I always dreamed to be a lawyer so I could defend the oppressed and unjustified acts. Unfortunately, my dream didn’t come true. KT: How does your day start? Do you also work in the evening? Hamad: Usually, I start my day early in the morning by visit- ing the Public Authority for Residency Affairs, then I go to the Ministry of Social Affairs. This is followed by going to the min- istries complex. Sometimes I go to other institutions depending on the papers I need to process. Then I head to the office. I stay there until 3:00pm, where I finish filing the paperwork and doc- FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2016 Local Doll maker Dina Azar with one of her creations. — Photos courtesy Dina Azar and Yasser Al-Zayyat FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2016 Local sometimes I use a skeleton to make it move. Then and I take my own pictures for dolls. I like Arabic you sew the eyes. Sometimes I use wigs for my calligraphy but it is hard because you have to dolls instead of making the hair from yarn. learn it from young age. KT: What is the toughest thing about owning KT: How did you mange to be a professional in your own business, and what’s your favorite crochet in such short time? thing about it? Azar: I’m hard on myself. I can’t be satisfied Azar: The best thing is that I can be my own with what I’ve done until its perfect so I redo it boss and work whenever I want to, even if you again and again until I see good result , even if no want to travel I can do that also. one notice I know that it is not right and that I can do it better. KT: How have you seen your craft in Kuwait change in the past five years? KT: What is your favorite doll, why? Azar: It has improved a lot, people are more Azar: My favorite one is Pipi. She is a very col- aware of the craft because of social media. They respect what you do and respect the skills that I orful doll and she belongs to my mother now.
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