WHAT’S ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 2017 Zain holds first internal blood drive campaign of the year

ain, the leading telecommunications with rare blood types. Zain strives to con- Zcompany in Kuwait, recently held the tribute to its community through its numer- first internal Blood Drive campaign for ous corporate social responsibility initiatives its employees of the year. The campaign, and is pleased with the success this particu- held at the company’s main headquarters in lar activity has achieved. Shuwaikh, came in partnership with the The company is keen to organize internal Central Blood Bank of Kuwait. Zain organizes blood drive campaigns for employees in col- this initiative several times a year as part of laboration with the Central Blood Bank to its corporate sustainability and social respon- encourage employees to donate blood and sibility strategy towards the health sector. save lives. Zain affirmed that its contribution The campaign also aims at encouraging to organizing internal blood drives falls employees to donate blood and save lives. under its CSSR strategies. The blood drive campaign witnessed Zain’s solid corporate sustainability and positive feedback and participation from social responsibility strategy primarily focus- Zain employees, further reinforcing the es on the well being of the entire nation. For company’s keenness in having a productive this reason, the company has maintained its role in social and health activities, especially support of numerous initiatives that spread those that contribute with saving people awareness and help make a difference to that are in urgent need of blood like people people’s everyday lives.

Tarabband enchants audience with Arab Music From Sweden

ithin the activities of the spring festival held at Al-Shaheed Park, Nadin wars, refugees sufferings and passions. The band also played a piece called concluded with a piece played by Gabriel Hermansson, Fredrik Gille, Dan WAl-Khaldi; a Swedish artist of Iraqi origin, recently led her music band, Sakkara expressing Al-Khaldi’s love for Egypt. Svensson, Filip Runesson and Romain Gabourg. Al-Khaldi had to flee Iraq over Tarabband’s performance was were warmly received by the audience In addition, the band performed a Dabka dance and a song about a Libyan 18 years ago and live as a refugee in various countries until she settled in and played several songs she had composed herself inspired by stories about girl who died off Libyan shores while attempting to flee the war. The concert Sweden where she met her band members. Kuwait hosts BC One Cypher

nce again, Kuwait is about to resents the new generation of Dutch life and that he will be able to give wins in Kuwait’s Red Bull BC One bat- Ohost one of the world’s most B-Boys. He is a dancer with heart, back to the scene by teaching and tles, B-Boy C-Sick is going to be part fabulous one-on-one break- explosive energy and plenty of sur- organizing events. of this year’s cypher in Kuwait as a dance competition for the 7th time. prises. He is a master of smooth Last year, B-Boy C-Sick’s head- judge for the very first time. Like every year, 16 B-Boys will com- blow-ups, the mind-boggling moves spinning antics and power moves Issei Hori was the surprise winner pete in thrilling head-to-head bat- that whip the audience into frenzy. won him the Red Bull BC One Cypher of the Red Bull BC One World Final in tles, this time in the heart of Salmiya, His signature moves are baby-freeze Kuwait for the third consecutive year , in his native , follow- Al Arjan Square (facing AUK) on April transitions, slides and rolls. with a performance that left 15 of ing a pulsating battle with two-time 28. This year, B-Boy Menno started breaking the top-level B-Boys in town behind. winner Hong 10.Crowned the cham- Westergasfabriek will provide the around 2001. The first time he saw The stage was set on fire with pion, the 19-year-old’s high-energy stage for the world’s best B-Boys to breaking was in the Run DMC video Kuwait’s best 16 B-Boys jumping and performances were enough for the battle it out one-on-one again at the clip “It’s Like That.” He learned his first spinning for the coveted prize. The judges to give him the honors by 14th edition World Final of Red Bull moves from his cousins and has event, which took place at Radisson three votes to two despite his rela- BC One on November 4. been dancing ever since. Menno is Blu was judged by breaking legends tive inexperience on the global is home to celebrat- an all-around B-Boy, making a living B-Boy Cico (), B-Boy stage.”It’s been amazing,” says Issei in ed crews such as HustleKidz and the through working in shows, judging (Mexico) and B-Boy Nabil (). fast paced Japanese. “People were so Ruggeds as well as 2014 BC One win- battles and teaching workshops. He The 2016 final battle was a repeat supportive, and this is by far the ner Menno - a member of the Red has also delved into different aspects of the 2015 final between B-Boy biggest show I’ve ever taken part in. Bull BC One All Stars who will join of dance, having created a solo show Primo and winner, B-Boy C-Sick and I’m very, very happy.” After the amaz- Poe One and C-Sick in supervising for theaters across his native The was as intense. However, C-Sick’s ing routines displayed in Japan, 2017 and judging the B-Boys’ perform- Netherlands. He is well respected for non-stop moves seemed in control Red Bull BC One promises to be the ance during Kuwait’s BC One Cypher his painting and graphic design and within the rhythm, taming down best yet with the planet’s most tal- this year. work, which he creates under the his opponent and achieving awell- ented B-Boys feeding off the pas- B-Boy Menno to Judge B-Boys’ moniker Mennopoly. He hopes that deserved win. More interestingly sionate Dutch crowd to discover the performance Menno Van Gorp rep- Hip Hop will always be a part of his and after achieving 3 consecutive next champion.

Al Tijaria launches ‘Plant a Tree in My Country’ Initiative

lant A Tree in My Country” is the latest initiative Enterprise Development has stated that this fruitful ny’s staff, tenants such as Costa Café, volunteer groups campaigns, through this initiative. We look forward to “Plaunched by the Commercial Real Estate cooperation between Al Tijaria Real Estate Company, Al such as: Loyac, Date Palm Friends Society and Ataa Hub being a role model for neighboring countries and the Company “Al Tijaria” as part of their ‘We care’- Salmiya Group and Kuwait Institute for Scientific Society, Accounting Club at GUST University and Rotana rest of the world in the long run. “We Care” is the title Corporate Social Responsibility program. This initiative is Research is a result of our care in providing a healthy Hotel staff. Adwani also thanked Symphony Style Hotel chosen by the Commercial Real Estate Company to high- the brainchild of Al Tijaria’s Chairman Abdulfatah M R environment and safe outdoor area for families to enjoy Kuwait for their valuable participation in this event by light its corporate social responsibility initiatives in Marafie. The event focuses on increasing awareness on their best moments. Adwani added that more than 500 offering the volunteers light snacks and drinks and dis- alliance with applying corporate governance principles planting more trees and to further plant as many seedlings were planted in different areas in Boulevard in tributing giveaways which can be recycled and used as and as part of our responsibility in saving the environ- seedlings as possible in Boulevard and across Kuwait. On less than an hour. seedlings once consumed. ment and towards a greener future. Al Tijaria Real Estate April 1, 2017, the first inaugural initiative of this campaign He further appreciated the efforts of all the volunteers Rawan Adnan, Marketing and Leasing Dept. Manager Company thanked all the volunteers and employees for was successfully held in Boulevard. in accomplishing this achievement which includes the stated that Al Tijaria aims to encourage citizens and resi- their valuable participation in planting the trees and Adwan Al Adwani, Chairman of Al Salmiya Group for staff of Al Tijaria Real Estate Company, affiliated compa- dents to preserve the environment and initiate similar making this initiative a success. KKMA, IDF Kuwait organizes medical screening camp

he Kuwait Kerala Muslim Association of this mass medical camp by providing their sugar, blood pressure, height and weight will T(KKMA), the leading social welfare organ- technical and facilities support. Medical wing be provided to all. ECG, Cholestrol test and ization of Indians in Kuwait along with of Kuwait National Guard join hands with free medicines will also be provided upon Indian Doctors Forum (IDF) Kuwait celebrates KKMA last few years by providing their servic- doctors’ note with no cost to beneficiaries. the World Health Day on April 7 by organizing es. Kuwait National Guard officer will have a KKMA has been organizing the medical a large scale medical screening and consulta- courtesy visit at the camp. camp in association with Indian Doctors tion camp for Indians in Kuwait. The medical Sunil Jain, the Ambassador of to Forum in Kuwait for seven years now, helping camp is being supported by Bader Al Sama Kuwait will inaugurate the camp at 8.30 am. thousands of needy people. Sageer Trakaripur, Medical Center Kuwait. He will also release a health directory which is N A Muneer, Ibrahim Kunnil, Ali Matra , Abdul Institutions such Kuwait Medical published on this occasion. In addition to the Fattah Thayyil , Hamsa Payyanoor, B M Iqbal, C Association, Kuwait Herat Foundation, medical screening camp, variety of health ori- Firose, A P Abdul Salam, K Basheer, K C Rafeek, Dasman Diabetic Center, Al Rahma Medical ented classes, exhibitions, and seminar also K C Gafoor from KKMA and Ashraf Ayoor Services, Association of Indian arranged during the medical camp. More than Managing Director Bader Al Sama Medical Ophthalmologists, Indian Dentists Alliance, 50 doctors from various medical departments Center, Nithin Menon Marketing Manager Saudi Kuwait Pharmasuitical Co., Indian and above of 150 paramedical and technical attended the press conference to explain the Optician Co., Asharf and Ashraf Co. are a part staffs serves the patients. Medical tests such as details of the medical camp.