3 Local Sunday, February 3, 2019 Kuwaiti men break the mold, seek to become topnotch chefs Chef credits female relatives for teaching him secrets to excellent cooking KUWAIT: Kuwaiti chef Ziyad Hamada. —KUNA photos A seafood dish by Kuwaiti chef Ziyad Hamada. A dish by Kuwaiti chef Ahmad Al-Bader. A dish prepared by Kuwaiti chef Ahmad Al-Bader. KUWAIT: Usually men in Kuwait seek and opening a restaurant,” chef Ziyad developed his skills locally by joining the ing youths. He affirmed that becoming a jobs that are more akin to their abilities Hamada said. Hamada, who specializes in cooking staff of a well-known hotel and chef was a legitimate profession for and social status; however, there are Kuwaiti cuisine at a famous hotel, said working for 13 hours daily. Chef Hamada Kuwaitis that would reward those who many who venture forward towards real- that he was interested in becoming a chef also indicated he went on various spe- have a passion for cooking, indicating izing their dreams in becoming topnotch since he was a little boy. The chef indi- cialized courses abroad to add to his that his parents and family played a huge chefs. In their gatherings and even on cated that his first teachers were his arsenal. On his future plans, Hamada said role in encouraging him to seek work in social media, those Kuwaiti men not only female relatives who taught him the that he would hope to open a cooking the food industry. Bader also called on know the names of local and international secrets of cooking excellent Kuwaiti academy catering to the needs of local Kuwaiti youths to seek ventures beyond dishes, they also provide intricate details meals. Hamada added that he was curious chefs and developing their skills in the cooking whether they were interested in about how to cook the said meals and about the process of cooking, asking food service sector. carpentry, sewing, or mechanics, stress- what were the best materials used to questions whenever he ate a delicious Meanwhile, Ahmad Al-Bader, another ing that it was about time that Kuwaitis reach that ‘finger-licking’ taste. ‘Machbous Dajaj’ (rice topped with Kuwaiti chef and owner of a number of pursued their passions rather than set- “I first began cooking for family and chicken) or any other Kuwaiti meal. local restaurants, said that the future of tling for jobs beyond their scope of friends before venturing on to the masses The Kuwaiti chef affirmed that he promoting the profession was in attract- interest. — KUNA Kuwaiti chef Ahmad Al-Bader. Swiss International NBK grants John’s wish Scientific School in Dubai organizes to be a performer session By Ben Garcia KUWAIT: Under the patronage of the Swiss Embassy Kuwait, the Swiss International Scientific School in Dubai (SISD), one of the leading boarding schools in the GCC region, organized an exclusive session to help par- ents and students learn more about the school and its unique offerings. The event was held at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Salwa. The school hopes to encourage Kuwaitis and other nationals to fulfill their academic dreams and KUWAIT: (From left) Nathan Edwards from SISD, the Ambassador of Switzerland Dr consider a full boarding school in Dubai - Benedict Gubler and Caterina Perlini from SISD. which is ‘closer’ to their home - taking pride in its academic excellence and perfect facili- ties for students. SISD offers a full boarding scheme which includes tuition, accommodation, all meals KUWAIT: National Bank of Kuwait dreams,” said Joanne Al-Abdul Jaleel, and snacks, airport transfers, three internal (NBK) continues its ‘I Dream to Be’ ini- NBK Public Relations Officer. “The ‘I after-school activities per week, selection of tiative, a first-of-a-kind initiative that Dream to Be’ initiative is a lifetime weekend activities, evening activity program, aims at granting wishes of children with experience for children,” she added. student visa, books and exams fees, one set of severe illnesses around Kuwait, giving “This initiative is a great way to spread uniform, use of all school facilities and dry them the chance to live their dreams. joy and show that there’s always a posi- John Daniel, who is undergoing tive side to a difficult situation.” cleaning. treatment at NBK Hospital, has always NBK gives top priority to children SISD is a Dubai-based private school dreamt to sing and become a performer through its commitment to its corporate offering multi-lingual (French, German, as it is his passion and number one hob- social responsibility. NBK works closely English and Arabic) education through the full by. NBK Public Relations approached with the Kuwait Association for the International Baccalaureate (PYP, MYP, DP) the Kuwaiti talent Zak Al-Mousawi Care of Children in Hospitals (KACCH), and Swiss Matura curriculum from Pre-KG to whom with his band helped in making Bayt Abdullah for the Care of Children Grade 11 (Grade 12 opening in 2019 pending John’s dream come true. in Hospice (BACCH) and several other KHDA approval). It is a unique international NBK’s family arranged a concert for special needs organizations to maximize day and boarding school where future gener- John at NBK’s Children Hospital attend- its reach to all the children in numerous ations are inspired to become confident and ed by his friends, the doctoral board, hospitals and schools through its ‘I enthusiastic lifelong learners, ready to patients and families, where he had the Dream to Be’ initiative. embrace the opportunities and challenges in a chance to sing and entertain. NBK man- NBK has been at the forefront of global world. The school is supported by the aged to prepare an effigy for “HULK”, supporting Kuwait’s community through Swiss canton of Valais in terms of profession- John’s favorite character as part of the a range of initiatives towards education, (From left) The Ambassador of Switzerland Dr Benedict Gubler and Clethe Gubler with Fred al development for teachers, exchanges on surprise which encouraged him to per- health, sports and social responsibilities. Abou Saada and Caterina Perlini from SISD. best practices and learning resources. form and enjoy the surprise. The establishment of NBK’s Children “John’s dream to perform and sing is Hospital stands as one of many ongoing yet another wish granted through corporate social initiatives towards NBK’s initiative ‘I Dream to Be’. We are health and children. ‘I Dream to Be’ aims proud to be a part of the children’s at focusing and supporting NBK’s DUBAI SME, Kuwaiti Business Council wishes and expand our support to them efforts towards children and addressing discuss franchise rights as much as possible to fulfill their their needs as much as possible. DUBAI: ‘DUBAI SME’ and the Kuwaiti Business ter Khudoyor who affirmed that his country Council in Dubai yesterday discussed technical Tajikistan eager was willing to lend its expertize to Kuwait if aspects related to commercial franchise operations needed. The minister lauded the relations in a dialogue session attended by more than 120 to contribute to with Kuwait, calling it ‘highly exceptional.’ interested entrepreneurs. The Dubai The Tajik Transport minister welcomed Entrepreneurship Academy, the educational arm of Kuwaiti investments in his country especial- the Mohammed bin Rashid Establishment for the Kuwait Vision ly within the infrastructural and transporta- Development of Small and Medium Enterprises, tion sectors. The official revealed that build- organized the session in order to convey the expe- KUWAIT: A Tajik official said that his coun- ing roads in his country was a costly ven- rience of entrepreneurs and share their successes try was willing to contribute to Kuwait’s ture, adding that Kuwait, through the and their entrepreneurial journey with those inter- Vision 2035, an ambitious development plan Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic ested in entering the business world. The discus- launched by His Highness the Amir of Development (KFAED), had contributed to sion focused on the importance of franchise and Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber the construction and renovation of signifi- how it is different from other areas of investment Al-Sabah. Tajik Minister of Transport cant highways in Tajikistan at a cost of near- such as commercial agencies and what is the right Khudoyorzoda Khudoyor said that his ly $51 million. The KFAED also is providing mechanism for obtaining successful commercial country’s own development vision was simi- assistance to help Tajikistan to build roads franchise opportunities. It also discussed the abili- lar to the Kuwaiti one, affirming that the two linking the country to other nations in the ty to assess franchise opportunities and reduce nations could be working together to realize region including China, Afghanistan and risks, as well as addressing the future of commer- their plans especially within the electrical others. The Tajikistan government had cial excellence in light of the growth of e-com- power domain. Tajikistan is home for the embarked on a strategy building and reno- merce and the possibility of young people in the soon to be opened Rogun Dam, which vating roads, bridges, railways, and airports Gulf region to create brands that can expand expected to be the highest structure of its to bolster the economy of the country and regionally and globally. —KUNA DUBAI: A decision panel held during the session. — KUNA kind in the world by 2020, indicated minis- link its parts together. — KUNA.