WHAT’S ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2013 Opportunities and overcoming barriers to investment in Arab countries in transition SEND US YOUR he Foreign Commonwealth Office of the United Turkey) as well as the International Financial sions on the challenges and policy bafflers to attract- INSTAGRAM PICS Kingdom, in partnership with the European Institutions (IFIs) to discuss investment opportunities ing greater investment in the Arab countries in transi- TBank for Reconstruction and Development and In the six Arab countries in transition (Egypt, Tunisia, tion; Showcase investment opportunities in the Arab hat’s more fun than clicking a beauti- the Islamic Development Bank, is organising a Morocco, Libya, Jordan and Yemen). countries in transition and explain the actions their ful picture? Sharing it with others! Let Deauville Partnership investment Conference on 16 governments are taking to make investment environ- Wother people see the way you see September 2013 at the Park Plaza Victoria Hotel in The event will: ments more attractive. For more information on this Kuwait - through your lens. Friday Times will London. The conference will be the first of its kind to Provide a unique opportunity to network and dis- conference, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/govern- feature snapshots of Kuwait through Instagram bring together government representatives, business cuss issues with companies, investors, senior govern- ment/news/g8-deauville-partnership-investment- feeds. If you want to share your Instagram pho- associations and investors from the G8, regional ment representatives and experts from the MENA conference partners (Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, UAE and region, G8 countries and IFIs; Include panel discus- tos, email us at [email protected] What to do in Kuwait in september Visit the Sadu House Exhibitions are held monthly from October to May, and a rinks - the first is an Olympic rink that is bigger and can Greetings Al-Sadu Society is dedicated to preserving, document- special silk exhibition of arts and crafts is held in accommodate around 1600 viewers and also provides ing and promoting the rich and diverse textile heritage of December. Between temporary exhibitions, items from shoe-changing rooms, a skating equipment store and a the Kuwaiti Bedouin, from the nomadic weaving of the the private collection are on display, which can be bought. first-aid facility. The second is a smaller rink accommodat- desert to the urban weaving of the town. Sadu is a tradi- The gallery is located between the Sheraton Hotel and the ing nearly 600 visitors. Both arenas have a cafeteria serv- tional Bedouin art that involves weaving geometric Arabian Gulf Street. The area itself is interesting thanks to ing light snacks and drinks. The rink occasionally organiz- designs on dyed and colored wool that is spun by hand to its old Kuwaiti-style houses and a large courtyard which es different music festivals, kids’ shows and award cere- create magnificent carpets, rugs, and Bedouin tent includes a number of excellent restaurants. monies. The rink offers viewers a great chance to get a screens. Inside the Sadu House, visitors have the opportu- Address: Behbehani compound, Salhiya, House No. 28, glimpse of an Olympic-sized rink. nity to see Bedouin women weaving. Sadu House is locat- Al-Watiah, Kuwait City Address: Al - Soor Street, First Ring Road, Shamiya, ed near the National Museum. It is considered to be the Opening Hours: Sundays to Thursdays: 10 am to 1 pm near Discovery Mall center of Bedouin art aiming at presenting Kuwait’s roots Evenings: 4 pm to 8 pm Opening Hours: 8:30 am to 10 pm and protecting Bedouin crafts from eradication. Contact: 22433138 Contact No.: 22411151 / 22411152 Address: Arabian Gulf Street, Next to the National E-mail: [email protected] Museum of Kuwait, Kuwait City Website: www.daralfunoon-kw.com Tour the Entertainment City Opening Hours: Saturdays to Thursdays: Mornings The Entertainment City is located 20 km from Kuwait from 08 am to 1 pm. Evenings from 4 pm to 8 pm. Bayt - Lothan City and provides complete entertainment for all mem- Contact: 22432395 Bayt Lothan is dedicated to the promotion of arts and bers of the family. The city is divided into three theme E-mail: [email protected] crafts and is host to various exhibitions and displays parks: The Arab world, the International World and the Website: www.alsadu.org.kw throughout the year. It covers an area of 4,000 square Future World. The park offers more than 40 different rides, meters on the Arabian Gulf Street and caters to all tastes lots of games to play, and stage show unique to the View Boushahri Gallery and themes, including sculpture, ceramic arts, jewelry Middle East. The major attractions to look out for in the The Boushahri Art Gallery was established in 1982 by and photography, as well as contemporary art and callig- park include the City of Dreams, the City of Sinbad and Ali Jawad Boushahri, the Chairman of the Boushahri group raphy. Watch out in the local press for details of current Baba, the City of Thunder and Hurricanes, the African who is also an acclaimed Kuwaiti sculptor. It is one of the and forthcoming exhibitions or seminars. There is also a boat, Grand Pix, Arabian Carousel and the Fantasy any, many happy returns of the day to Omar oldest private art galleries in the Middle East. This long small coffee shop for basic refreshments and for theatre Cinema. The place is fully equipped with a police station (Haji). Father Chan Basha, Mother Nasrin and established gallery showcases contemporary regional lovers they also hold drama classes throughout the year. of its own and ambulance service, shops where souvenirs MAnwar Basha, Sajida Begum, Mohd Parvez, work. In order to create an awareness toward art in Address: Gulf Street, beside Marina Mall, in front of and other merchandise can be purchased, and a parking Faiz Shaik, Khader Basha, Abida Begum, Mohd Arshad, Kuwait as a community service, the Boushahri Art Gallery Corniche Hotel lot that can accommodate around 3000 vehicles. Mohd Asif, Munawar Basha, Famida Begum, Mubashir, educates, supports and sponsors local and international Contact: 25755866 / 25727388 Tamanna, Mohd Rafi, Ayesha Begum, Anisa, Anas, near artists, displaying their paintings, potteries, ceramic por- E-Mail: [email protected] Address: Al-Madina Al-Tarfihiya, Al - Doha and dear ones from Kuwait and India. traitures, designs, photographers, sculptures and much Opening Hours: Sundays to Thursdays: 9 am to 1 pm; Opening Hours: Sundays - Fridays: 5 pm to 1 am more. To encourage the Art lovers and educate society, Evenings: 5 pm to 9 pm (Summers) and 3 pm to 11 pm (Winters) It is important to Boushahri Art Gallery offers many courses, seminars and Website: http://www.baytlothan.org note that Mondays are allocated only for women and lectures about Art. men are not allowed on Mondays. Announcements Address: Salmiya, Baghdad St., Building Number: 36, in Visit Ghadir Gallery, Kuwait Contact No.: 24879455 front of Al- Laheeb Mosque The Al-Ghadir Gallery Kuwait is dedicated to promote Opening Hours: 10 am to 1 pm and 5 pm to 9 pm. The the Kuwaiti formative artist and writer Thuraya Al- AWARE CENTRE welcomes newcomers museum is closed on Friday and Thursday afternoons. Baqsami and successfully accomplished 120 national and he Aware centre hosts orientation for newcom- Contact: 25621119/99770607 international solo art exhibitions, literary and poetry read- ers to Kuwait today at 7:00 pm. Over the past Website: ings and musical events. It also participates in charity T10 years, the AWARE Center has opened its www.boushahrigroup.com/client/PhotoandArt.aspx activities worldwide. The gallery offers varieties of art doors to many multicultural visitors to Kuwait with including paintings, frames, handcrafts, art materials and the goal of enhancing understanding, communica- antiques. tions and promoting positive relations between Address: Block 6, Street 5, Villa 40, Mishref, Kuwait Arabs and Westerners. To assist newcomers with Contact: 22435101, 22426240 E-mail: [email protected] cross-cultural understanding, we wish to inform you Website: www.ghadirgallerykuwait.com of the upcoming “AWARE Welcome to Kuwait Western Expatriate Orientation for Newcomers.” This Take the kids to Al-Shaab Leisure Park Orientation welcomes newly arriving westerners to Al-Sha’ab Leisure Park is located on the southern coast Kuwait, shares details of the cultural programs & of Kuwait City. It combines more than 70 special rides on services provided by AWARE and is followed by a buf- the level of the Middle East. It also provides integrated fet dinner. These orientations are free of charge and services, including restaurants, a mall, and rides and Sail to Failaka Island provide an opportunity for newly arriving Western games that meet the interests of all age groups. The park Failaka Island is one of the most gorgeous and famous guests to meet the AWARE team and discover the also offers indoor games as well as outdoor sports like historical islands in Kuwait. It combines the ancient and many services designed to assist with cultural adjust- bungee jumping, pony rides and ice-skating. Families can contemporary history of Kuwait. The island is rich in cultur- ment and settling comfortably in Kuwait. You may also access facilities such as the movies and the delicious al and historical landmarks from different ages from the select from one of the following orientation dates meals at the restaurants. At Al-Sha’ab Leisure Park, all end of the third millennium till the modern age. The island (Monday, September 2nd, Thursday, September 5th Take a break at Al-Khiran Resort these facilities are maintained according to international presents the aftermath of the Iraqi invasion and the Gulf The Al-Khiran resort is a relaxing “get-away” from the standards.