Roller derby is a contact sport originating from America in the 1930’s, played between 2 teams, each team having 5 members. Both teams go around the track in the same direction, the idea being that each team's d

For some people, a vacation involves the beach, souvenir shopping and tourist attractions. A true traveler strays from the “yellow brick road” and aims to become a pioneer in their expeditions. Armed with a ti

They call him Kuwait’s human flagpole, a freakish force of nature that is physically able to attach and climb the most random of structures around town. Fawaz Al-Qanae is indeed a force to be reckoned with, but

By Lynda Higgs During March I visited StreetFest Kuwait, which showcased a variety of small businesses based here in Kuwait, but it was the beautiful range of vibrant, artisan-produced textile products on the Fut

Inspired by the world and utilizing embroidered fabrics from exotic lands, Mochi was born to support stitching communities and their talented work worldwide. Founded by Ayah Tabari, the designer and her team trave

Clarita de Quiroz's first solo album, Speak.Delete.Repeat., has just been released on Sony Music. The UAE-born artist has composed most of the music on the new album and co-written the songs with Dubai-based Scott

Meet Nour AlKawass. A Digital Strategist by day and music addict and art lover by night, Nour’s involvement in the field of marketing and advertising has taught this social media guru a thing or two about patien

By Ramy Shaalan Photography: Waleed Shaalan When we first caught up with father and son team, Waleed and Ramy Shaalan, to learn more about their recent excursion to Tanzania, they started off our discussion wit

In early 2013 Sheikha Intisar Al Sabah came across a video that shook her core. A young man posted a song on YouTube that bashed Kuwait, and showed images of a country she hardly recognized as her own. As the imag

For the longest time, the local workforce has sidelined the hotel industry in Kuwait. Young Kuwaitis don’t usually pursue a career as an hotelier, until recently. There are many facets to the hotel industry that

With an everlasting focus on the youth and their development, LOYAC have proved themselves as a pivotal institution in Kuwait. In their latest efforts to further empower the youth, LOYAC have introduced LAPA – L

Kuwait has always been brimming with a thriving multicultural community. While many expats come and go, we don't often see people who pay a tribute to their time in Kuwait through art. In the case of one Pinot Ich