He took up exercise seriously almost all his life, but mountaineer Yousef Al Refaie has taken it to the next level setting a Guinness World Records title for being the Youngest person to climb the Seven Volcanic

I would like to think that everyone’s had that one travel adventure that deeply changed them from within. A soulful realization experienced, perhaps by overcoming a fear of heights. New horizons embraced by lis

Eye Boutique is a fresh concept in eyewear; it is not just about eyewear & contact lenses; it is a personalized and comprehensive approach to vision care with an eye on fashion. Eye Boutique’s vision and ph

It’s very easy to feel inspired when in conversation with Omar Al-Bassam. I left the Ooredoo building after our meeting feeling like I’m ready to take on the world. The man truly deserves his own podcast to m

Sahira Ladha is a Saudi-born, Kuwait-raised, Pakistani mama to crazy little munky Omar and fur baby Sushi the cat. As a child, she dreamt of being many things; a fashion designer, a chef, an automotive designer,

We’re constantly on the lookout for easy ways to say no to plastic. A quick trip to the supermarket often means we go home with at least a dozen plastic bags that we can’t recycle and don’t want to have to

If you’ve been reading bazaar for a while and check the bylines, then you definitely know that Craig Loomis is our regular reality-inspired short fiction contributor. His stories usually start by setting the sc

We usually enjoy crafting introductions, but Alaa seems to have mastered the art. “I am always shocked by my introverted nature when I am asked this question! When I am introducing myself, I say my name is Alaa

In 2020, an art venture specialized in social art events, Art n Dine, was launched in the midst of a pandemic. Reflecting on the timing, marketing professional and founder of Art n Dine, Dana Kanso’s first reac

Our favorite place in all of Kuwait is Mabarakiya. It is the old city juxtaposed against the high rises of a modern nation, quietly and defiantly celebrating roots and carefully watching the world change. We foun

First impressions can sometimes happen even before you’ve met the person. I often do my research, write out my questions, and then reach out via email or phone to set a date to meet the person in question. In t

Our favorite local singer songwriter and smooth crooner Faisal Marei has been delighting our ears since way back when he was part of Army of One. Early this year he dropped an inspiring single featuring Rahaf, ca