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KUWAIT: The ‘super moon’ rises over City. —Photo by Hatem Al-Sheikh (KUNA) ‘TooMooH’ Talent Development Program launches in Kuwait Aims to integrate GCC nationals into the booming hospitality sector

KUWAIT: ‘TooMooH’ which translates as ‘Ambition’ is a taken a progressive step to ensure the development 0.5 million whereas the hotel supply is expected to that they can join the industry, build a career and take comprehensive, four tier, national development program journey of all the participants towards their career aspi- grow at a 5-year CAGR of 4.4 percent to approximately up leadership roles. Commenting on the ‘TooMooh’ pro- focusing on the career advancement of fresh graduates, rations, area strengths and development are without 10,112 hotel rooms. Kuwait aims to attract 440,000 visi- gram, Hamed Elbata, Hotel Manager, Al-Jahra executives and leaders was launched recently in Kuwait limitations. This also demonstrates that we are commit- tors by 2024 along with earmarking $1 billion to pro- Copthorne Hotel and Resort, “We encourage Kuwaiti by Millennium Hotels and Resorts, MEA. ted to moving towards job creation and retaining mote the country during that period. The Government is Nationals to join this program that will enhance their The program aims to integrate GCC nationals into national colleagues.” actively diversifying from the oil-based economy and skills and knowledge of the industry, so they can con- the booming hospitality sector and boost their presence Ahmed Serafi, General Manager, Millennium Hotel making substantial investments in the hospitality and tribute to the economy of their country.” in the job market. The internship development program and Convention Center, said, “With the TooMooH pro- tourism sector to boost its economy. A number of proj- “The TooMooh initiative reflects the vision of was recently launched in , Oman and UAE. gram, we want to encourage Kuwaiti nationals to join ects are expected to share the multi-billion dollar devel- Millennium Hotels and Resorts MEA to have an active A press conference was held at Millennium Hotel and the hospitality industry and contribute to the develop- opment budget such as the expansion of Kuwait role in the inclusion and development of GCC nationals Convention Center to officially kick off the program in ment of the tourism sector. Kuwait’s hospitality industry International Airport which is expected to reach a han- in the region’s flourishing hospitality industry. With the country. Officials from Millennium Hotel and is geared towards massive growth within the next five dling capacity of 25 million passengers annually by 2025 proper training, grooming and mentoring of local tal- Convention Center, Copthorne Kuwait City, Al-Jahra years so we must attract Kuwaiti nationals into pursuing along with Madinat Al-Hareer (Silk City) and Sheikh ents, we could change the landscape and help create Copthorne Hotel and Resort, Millennium Hotels and and developing a career within this sector.” Saad Al-Abdullah Islamic Center. more jobs for Kuwaiti nationals and help them become Resorts MEA, government officials and the media According to Alpen Capital’s latest report on GCC As part of the initiative, the hotels in Kuwait will part- leaders of the tourism industry,” said Alaa Salim, attended the presentation. Hospitality Industry 2018, Kuwait’s hospitality market is ner with the Labour Office and the Ministry of General Manager, Copthorne Kuwait City. At As quoted by Ali Hamad Lakhraim Alzaabi, President expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.1 percent (2017-2022) Commerce to spread the message about the program. Millennium Hotels and Resorts, MEA, we welcome all of Millennium Hotel and Resorts MEA, “By launching to $0.4 billion by 2022. International tourist visits are All trainees will receive comprehensive hands-on train- our national colleagues to be a part of this program and TooMooH Development Program in Kuwait we have expected to grow at a 5-year CAGR of 4.4 percent to ing in different aspects of the hospitality business so work towards their professional career progression.

Kuwaiti writer wins UAE child literature award ABU DHABI: Kuwaiti writer Ahmed Serafi, GM Millennium Hotel and Convention Center. Hussein Al-Mutawa won the Sheikh Zayed Book Award for Child Literature, which is based on his story ‘I dream of being a concrete mixer’. In a statement, the award’s organ- izers said that the story of Mutawa addresses the issue of demolition and construc- tion cleverly through the biography of ‘Haddam’, which The cover of Kuwaiti writer hopes to become a cement Hussein Al-Mutawa’s award- mixer where the story and the winning book ‘I dream of being a concrete mixer’. transformations and paradox- KUWAIT: Officials cut the ribbon during the ceremony to announce launching the ‘TooMooh’ program. Officials cut a cake during the ceremony. es and drawings in a struc- tured narrative. The 13th edition of the Sheikh Zayed Book Award has announced the winners for 2018/2019, with five international authors and an Arab research center honored for their exceptional literary and intellectual publications. Moroccan writer and novelist Bensalem Himmich’s autobiography The Self - Between Existence and Creation ‘Le Centre Culturel Du Livre, 2018’ won the ‘Literature’ category award. Algerian scholar Dr Abderrezak Belagrouz won the ‘Young Author’ category for his book the Essence of Values and the Freedom of Social Concepts, ‘The Arabian Establishment for Thought and Innovation, 2017’. In the ‘Literary and Art Criticism’ category, scholar Dr Charbel Dagher from won the award for his book Contemporary Poetry - the prose ‘Al-Maaref Forum, 2018’. “The Award has remained at the forefront of the Arabic intellectual, cultural and lit- erary landscape for 13 years now, garnering recognition for its credibility and transparency,” the statement quoted Secretary General of the Award Dr Ali bin Tamim as saying. Mutawa, 30, who began his literary career as a poet in 2009, has participated in many poetry festivals and won several awards. —KUNA A group photo of Millennium Hotel and Convention Center staff.