Interview
“Did you know that the Qasr Nayef cannon was a gift from the Shah of Iran in 1906?” Bibi Salem Al-Sabah says excitedly as she flips through her latest and newly released My Ramadan Jumbo Activity Book. “It w
Inspired by this year’s Costume Institute exhibition, Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garçons: Art of the In-Between, the H&M design team created one-of-a-kind custom looks that explored many of Kawakubo’s recurri
By Ryan Abdelbaki In January of 2017, Nejoud Al-Yagout founded Co-Exist Kuwait to spread the tentacles of love, peace, inclusivity and tolerance locally. Though the essential idea was "an invitation to ascend int
When Adam Brown was on a birthday holiday with friends at a swanky resort in Rajasthan back in 2005, he noticed an inconvenience whenever it came time to eat. “I remember we had to change to have lunch at the po
We all know the routine: join a gym, do some cardio on your preferred machine, feel intimidated by all surrounding gym buffs, muster up the courage to consider strength training, then lose all faith and go home th
Aruna Ladva is the founder of Harmony House, Kuwait and travels extensively to share spiritual insights across the globe. Aruna specializes in Raja Yoga Meditation and is the author of five books – better known
It was a series of fortunate events that led him to the path of comic book writing, but it all started in fashion design and illustrations. “I had a job drawing shoes for catalogues in the 60s,” he began casua
Kuwait is currently experiencing a booming trend in exercise, health and fitness but it was way back in 2014 when Khaled Jafar spotted the real potential in this market. After gaining his MBA from Harvard
Eyes, or so the saying goes, are the windows to the soul, and at International Optique they’re surely in excellent hands. Just ask anyone in Kuwait and they’ll tell you about the incredible people at Internati
“There’s always a reason to celebrate!” Harvey Nichols Kuwait’s stylish Vice President-Luxury Rebecca Jobo says jovially as we peruse the glittering racks that hold gorgeous ready-to-wear items. Each pie
Today, the mention of Suzanne Kalan’s name is synonymous with bespoke jewelry design, specifically bewildering baguette diamond creations that have captivated the likes of both international publications and cel
I meet Reham Alsamerai at Jumo café at Sadu House, opposite the National Library, where the first edition of the Kuwait Film Festival she produced was held. It is a day after the closing ceremonies and Reham is e
Following the dissolution of parliament in October 2016, everyone’s attention went to the potential candidates and their extensive campaigns. With very little room for anything else, one particular candidate cap