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Jun 19 2013

American citizen trapped on U.S. base in Kuwait by local police #kuwait

At least 100 American citizens have been trapped for months on two U.S. bases inside Kuwait after local police unjustly issued warrants for their arrest, a U.S. defense contractor told FoxNews.com.

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Most of the Americans were working as Arabic translators for Global Linguist Solutions, which ended a lucrative deal with its sponsoring Kuwaiti subcontractor, Al Shora International General Trading & Contracting and signed on with another company. Sources told FoxNews.com Al Shora’s managing director is the sister-in-law of the Kuwaiti prime minister.

When the contract ended Feb. 17, Al Shora refused to transfer the employees’ visas to the new Kuwaiti subcontractor and falsely accused the Americans of being “runaways and absconders,” according to Charles Tolleson, president of Global Linguist Solutions. His company has barred workers from leaving the bases since May 31 to protect them from arrest and imprisonment.

“We don’t see any hope. We’re dealing with a corrupt company in Kuwait that has fabricated charges against us.”

- American citizen trapped on U.S. base in Kuwait

“My biggest concern is the safety and security of my employees in Kuwait,” he said.

One of the employees, who contacted FoxNews.com Tuesday morning from Camp Buehring, said, “If we leave the base, we could be arrested by the Kuwaiti authorities, jailed or deported.”

“We cannot see the doctor even for an emergency,” said the woman, who asked that her name not be used. “Everybody here is under stress because a lot of us here need to go home. Our families are worried about us. We need to see our kids… We don’t see any hope. We’re dealing with a corrupt company in Kuwait that has fabricated charges against us.”

She said the Al Shora’s managing director “cancelled all of our visas here, so we became illegal.”

Camp Buehring is in the Kuwaiti desert, about 25 miles south of the Iraqi border. Other employees of Global Linguistics are similarly stuck at Camp Arifjan, another U.S. Army base inside Kuwait.

Al Shora is demanding $22 million from Global Linguistics in order to transfer the employees’ visas to the new company, Kuwaiti Resources House, sources said. Under Kuwaiti law, foreigners cannot work in the country unless they are under the sponsorship of a private Kuwaiti company.

After his company re-bid its contract several months ago and opted to chose the new Kuwaiti company, “Al Shora basically embarked on a campaign to destroy my company,” Tolleson said.

“There’s no contract dispute. I don’t even have a contract with them anymore,” he said of Al Shora. “If a sponsor is no longer a sponsor, they are required to simply transfer [the visas] to the new sponsor. This happens all the time. They won’t do that, and that violates the terms of their former contract.”

A representative from the Kuwaiti prime minister’s office said he was not aware of the situation.

“This is the first time I heard about this,” the representative, who declined to give his name, told FoxNews.com. “This kind of behavior has never happened.”

He had no comment when asked if the Al Shora’s managing director was related to Kuwaiti Prime Minister Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah

Tolleson said that when he approached the U.S. military about the situation, “I was told this is my problem.”

The office for the U.S. Ambassador to Kuwait referred all inquiries on the matter to the U.S. State Department.

“The U.S. Embassy in Kuwait is aware of the commercial dispute involving a Department of Defense contractor and a local Kuwaiti company,” Beth Gosselin, as a State Department spokeswoman, told FoxNews.com. “That dispute has had an impact on a number of private U.S. citizens working in Kuwait.

“The protection of U.S. citizens overseas is one of our highest priorities,” Gosselin added. “The U.S. Embassy is working with the private U.S. citizens and is providing them with appropriate consular assistance. The Embassy continues to monitor the situation closely and is encouraging an immediate resolution to this difficult issue.”

Via Foxnews. com

 
 
Jun 18 2013

Video – Kuwait hangs two Egyptian men for murder and rape #kuwait

Video – Kuwait hangs two Egyptian men for murder and rape

Kuwait hanged two Egyptian men on Tuesday, one for murder and the other for abduction and rape, state news agency KUNA reported, in the second set of executions in the Gulf Arab state this year.

Ahmad al-Beili was sentenced to death for the premeditated murder of two people and Hajjaj al-Saeedi was found guilty of raping five children, KUNA said, adding that 29 people remain on Kuwait’s death row.

In April, Kuwait hanged three men who had been convicted of murder in the first executions since 2007.

Human Rights Watch, which campaigns against the death penalty, had urged Kuwait on Monday to halt the executions.

“This new round of executions indicates that Kuwait is moving in exactly the wrong direction regarding the death penalty,” Joe Stork, deputy Middle East director at the rights group, said in a statement.

(Reporting by Sylvia Westall, editing by Gareth Jones)

Jun 18 2013

Kuwait Ranked 63 out of 68 countries on Military Strength Power #kuwait

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Jun 17 2013

The Kiwi Collections #kuwait

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“First of its kind in KUWAIT”

Quality Lawn ,Classic motifs ,Striking colors & Exquisite Designs for the Summer…Truly this summers best collections from the house of original lawn “GUL AHMED” and yes at slashed prices too..

So come on ladies mark ur calenders for this exclusive KIWI EVENT ON 21ST & 22ND Jun 2013!!

Jun 15 2013

Kuwait orders 2000 MW worth of renewable energy #kuwait

Kuwait is set to spend USD 100 billion on the nation’s domestic energy sector over the next 5 years – and for the first time, some of that investment is earmarked for renewable energy.

Via Arabiangazzete . com
by John Brian.

Phase I of the country’s first renewable energy project is already underway and it will be in the form of a 70 MW ‘hybrid power plant’ with PV-solar, thermal solar, and small wind power, set to come online by Q3 of 2016, in Shagaya, Kuwait – near its border with Iraq and Saudi Arabia.

  • Phase I – 70 MW.
  • Phase II – 930 MW.
  • Phase III – 1000 MW.

Once the renewable energy plant is fully operational in 2030, the 2000 MW 3-part project will save Kuwait 12.5 million barrels of oil (BOe) per year — and power 100,000 Kuwaiti homes.

Saving 12.5 million barrels (BOe) per year will allow Kuwait to export that same amount of oil at the going rate. (12.5 million barrels of crude oil, is about equal to one fully loaded supertanker)

Oil prices have been hovering around the USD 80. – 100. mark recently, but this will certainly rise and some energy experts see oil rising as high as USD 250. per barrel, mid-century.

For demonstration purposes only, if that one supertanker load of ‘saved oil’ is priced near today’s USD 90. per barrel ($90. x 12.5 million barrels per year) it means Kuwait will rake in an extra USD 1.12 billion, per year, every year, due to this renewable energy project.

If the oil price shoots up as expected, the government will see even greater benefits. By the time oil hits USD 180. per barrel, this 3-Phase project will be complete — allowing the Kuwaiti government to take in USD 2.25 billion, per year, every year, due to this renewable energy project.

Separate from all of the foregoing, is the additional income that could be garnered from those ‘saved’ 12.5 million barrels per year — IF Kuwait added some value to that crude oil by refining it into valuable products before exporting it, such as gasoline, diesel, aviation fuel, plastics and synthetic rubber — instead of merely exporting it as raw crude oil.

At that point, the relatively small amount of 12.5 million barrels per year could become worth much more than crude oil sold for USD 1 or 2 billion per year. Instead, when sold as fuels or plastics, it becomes many billions of dollars contributing directly to the national GDP of Kuwait.

To extrapolate this further, Kuwait’s national power grid uses 14,000 MW at peak load. Out of their yearly production, Kuwait uses 126 million BOe (barrels-of-oil-equivalent) per year, to power their domestic electricity grid.

Based on USD 90. per barrel, with 126 million barrels (BOe) saved:

If Kuwait switched completely to renewable energy, and instead, exported all the crude oil and gas it burns to produce domestic electricity, national GDP could increase by USD 11.3 billion.

Based on USD 180. per barrel, with 126 million barrels (BOe) saved:

If Kuwait switched completely to renewable energy, and instead, exported all the crude oil and gas it burns to produce domestic electricity, national GDP could increase by USD 22.6 billion.

Based on value-added products made from crude oil, with 126 million barrels (BOe) saved:

If Kuwait switched completely to renewable energy, and instead, refined all the oil and gas it burns to produce domestic electricity, national GDP could increase by USD 56.7 billion, or more.

Only now, with the recent combination of high crude oil prices and the dramatic fall in the cost of renewable energy has it made economic sense for OPEC nations to consider the switch to renewable energy.

Simply put, OPEC nations can make more money by exporting their oil – instead of burning it to produce electricity for domestic consumption.

Adding value to the ‘saved’ crude prior to export, means that OPEC nations have the opportunity to make their money many times over, when compared to simply exporting raw crude product.

Embracing this new vision can work miracles for GCC economies, which are blessed with plentiful sunshine and wind resources, and already have the technology to refine their crude oil, thereby adding value to the raw resource while creating thousands of jobs for the region’s chronically under-employed youth.

Cleaner air for GCC citizens, billions more dollars via value-added exports and a lower unemployment rate among region’s youth. Now that’s something to celebrate!

Jun 6 2013

Geely Emgrand X7 SUV by Kuwait Automotive Imports Co WLL #kuwait

 

Luxury Made Affordable.     

Kuwait Automotive Imports Co WLL

Unveiled Geely Emgrand X7 SUV

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Kuwait Automotive Imports Co. WLL (Al Shaya & Al Sagar), the authorised distributor for Geely, unveiled the new Geely SUV Emgrand X7, the latest and long awaited addition to the Geely range of cars in Kuwait.  One year after the successful launch of Geely brand in Kuwait, Geely cars can be seen conquering Kuwait roads.  Four Geely models —EC7, EC8, LC Panda and GX2, — have been doing very well since their launch in June last year.  

Mr Ashish Tandon, General Manager of KAICO shared, “This is the first time Geely Emgrand has brought an SUV to Kuwait, so there is much excitement among the admirers of this leading global Chinese brand. We are confident the Geely Emgrand X7 will have a significant impact on the growing SUV market in Kuwait. Geely Emgrand X7 is complete value for money.”

The model carries a world-class automatic transmission DSI 6AT and 2.4L CVVT engine and has become the flagship model of the Emgrand X7 series. The GEELY EMGRAND X7 appears in a dynamic fashion with spacious interior and multi-functional configuration.

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Super engine combination

The 6AT in the GEELY EMGRAND X7 is produced by DSI (Drivetrain Systems International), the world’s second largest automatic transmission company with leading-edge manufacturing technology. To provide maximum control accuracy and gearshift comfort, DSI uses independent clutch control, closed-loop control rule of shift pressure and engine torque control to configure planetary gear transmission system, multi-plate wet clutch and brake belt.  DSI 6AT in the GEELY EMGRAND X7 does better in shift performance, starting acceleration performance, steering and ride comfort, engine combination and fuel economy. It can lower the rider’s sense of setback when getting a gearshift and only takes 0.3 second for gearshift response. The 6AT has a torque of 400Nm on maximum resolution, so the engine performance can be lifted 10 percent.

The 2.4L engine carried by the model is cast through aluminum process and uses Continue Variable Valve Timing (CVVT) technology, so it not only is lighter but also delivers excellent engine performance. It has a maximum power of 119kW/5700rpm and maximum torque of 220 Nm /4000-4200rpm.

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Excellent safety performance

Rexzcy Williams – Geely Brand Manager mentioned that Geely cars are renowned for their up-to-date technology, great performance and superb quality and were developed in accordance with European standards. “Geely has made fruitful effort in safety technology in recent years”, he added.  Today the company has organized a safety R&D team of over 500 engineers, who contribute to its safety technology development. Having se t up a world-class safety center, the automaker has achieved the capacity for testing all the car models under both China’s and EU’s evaluation system, built a comprehensive R&D flow for safety systems so as to evaluate safety performance, cost and quality control, and established the Geely Total Safety Management (GTSM) system to ensure overall safety performance.

The Geely Emgrand X7 was rated 5+ stars with 50.3 scores on C-NCAP safety test, the best result ever earned by a Chinese homegrown brand in the history of C-NCAP. The GEELY EMGRAND X7, Geely’s first SUV, has achieved top safety performance and outdone many models from joint ventures.

Based on the safety system of Geely Total Safety Management (GTSM), the GEELY EMGRAND X7 is designed in accordance with the 5-star standards of E-NCAP and 5+ standards of C-NCAP. The model has “6+1″ air bags configuration. “6″ are conventional six air bags in frontal and side parts, and “1″ is the KABs (knee airbags) which are rarely seen in models of the same class. The energy-absorbing engine bonnet and crumpling-type head lamp mounting frame provide pedestrian protection.

 

Cutting-edge smart settings

The Geely Emgrand X7 is equipped with excellent smart devices. Vehicle Bluetooth System, rear camera, audio system and other high-tech devices give customers opportunities to enjoy the fruits of the progress in science and technology. There is plenty of legroom and headroom inside the GEELY EMGRAND X7, and the riders can enjoy perfect visual field. Rear seats on slide adjusters can meet different sitting postures. With great safety performance, engine combination and smart settings as well as economic and comfortable features, the GEELY EMGRAND X7 will be a popular model and is expected to exceed 10,000 units per month in Chinese market in sales performance for this year.

From the design concept to the manufacturing, all Geely Emgrand cars including the Emgrand X7 have been developed in accordance with European standards. Known for their up-to-date technology, great performance and superb quality, Geely Emgrand cars always provide enhanced driving pleasure and utmost safety. The Geely Emgrand X7 can be test driven at the Geely Showroom in Al Rai. For test drive and more info Mr. Ibrahim Salah can be contacted at Mob 97929006.

May 24 2013

Energy consuming rate in Kuwait #kuwait

As per experts at the rate Kuwait is consuming energy, with the average Kuwaiti using 22 times more resources than the country provides per person, experts believe it will need as much as 20 percent of its oil production capacity just for energy generation by 2017.
May 22 2013

An evening in Jumeirah Messilah Beach Kuwait #kuwait

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JumeirahMessilah Beach Hotel & Spa, Kuwait

Thanks Jumeiah Messila Beach, Kuwait for inviting the KUWAIT UPTO DATE and to let us have opportunity to save you in our memory card ;-) . Special thanks to guides and gifts & food ;-)

Jumeirah Messila Beach Hotel and Spa is glittering new addition to Kuwait’s shoreline situated by the waters of the Arabian Gulf. It is ideally located close to Kuwait City’s business centre and a mere 10 minutes drive from Kuwait International Airport.

The new landmark features the finest rooms and suites, exceptional dinning choices, comprehensive conference, banqueting and business facilities and unique leisure facilities.

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Structure & Design

 

Architects Skidmore, Owings and Merrill from New York have developed the 55,000m² resort. The main hotel building is of five stories, approximately 22m in height. A series of villas with private plunge pools and residential suites run along the northern side of the hotel.Jumeirah Messilah beach Hotel & Spa features many aspects of Arabic architecture in a contemporary setting. Traditional oriel windows of Mashrabiya designs are a characteristic throughout the resort and respect Kuwait’s rich heritage.

 

 

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Conference & Banqueting

 

The resort features sophisticated conference and banqueting facilities. A key feature being the extensive purpose-built wedding hall “with a 1,950 m² ballroom and private bridal suite. Two meeting halls of 405 m² each and five break-out rooms of 75 m² each will also be available.
Ballroom “Badriah” is the largest in the Kuwait.
Al Reef – Diwanya Style and it could be nice for board meetings or social event.

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Guest Rooms & Suites

 

The luxurious beachfront development is made up of 408 elegantly appointed guest rooms with state of the art technology,  including 316 rooms and suites, 80 residential suites and 12 private villas.

 

The luxurious beachfront development is made up of 408 elegantly appointed guest rooms, including 316 rooms and suites, 80 residential suites and luxurious villas situated in front of a beautiful view of the hotel gardens. All rooms and suites range from 40m² to 310m² in floor area with state of the art in-room technology.

 

 Hotel rooms range from 40 to 60 m² and suites from 80 to 360 m². Residential suites range from 80 to 240 m² and Villas from 350 to 450 m².

 

 The choice of hotel rooms and suites includes:

 

156               Deluxe Rooms
97                Grande Deluxe Rooms
61                Deluxe Suites
2                  Royal Suites

 

 The choice of residential suites and villas includes:

 

32                One Bedroom Suites
21                Two Bedroom Suites
17                Two Bedroom Duplex Suites
10                Three Bedroom Suites
7                  Three Bedroom Villas
5                  Five Bedroom Villas

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Restaurants & Lounges

 

The hotel features six restaurants with diverse options of  cafes and lounges.
Salt: a fine dining seafood restaurant .
Pepper: a steakhouse.
Olio: an Italian restaurant.
Garden Cafe: an all-day dining restaurant.
Arabesque: featuring food from the Middle East and shisha.

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Address

 Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa

Al Ta’awun Street
P.O. Box 3522 Safat, Kuwait

Telephone number: +965 2226 9600

Fax number: +965 2226 9700
E-mail:                   JMBinfo@jumeirah.com
Website:                 www.jumeirah.com

May 18 2013

Interview of Maryam Osama Omar by KUWAIT UPTO DATE #kuwait

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Level 1 certified cricket coach by Asian Cricket Council (ACC) and Captain of women team in Kuwait, Maryam Osama Omar. Welcome Maryam to KUWAIT UPTO DATE.

Tell me something about you/background?
I am a Palestinian girl, born and brought up in Kuwait. I can summarize who I am in 3 words; determined, hardworking and adventurous. People who know me best say that I’m daring, trouble maker and fun to be around. Ever since I was a kid I had dreams of becoming a famous sports person and I still live up to achieve this dream. In my family, due to my hyperness and naughtiness, I’m considered to be the brother to my 3 sisters. I love travelling, sports, music, art, meeting new cultures, traditions and living life to fullest.

Date of birth: 8th March 1993
Age: 20
Sports: Cricket, Basketball, martial arts, swimming, football, volleyball.
Education: Bachelor’s of Civil and structural engineering at Australian College of Kuwait (ACK).
Sports participated in: Cricket (National Team) Basketball, football and volley (College team).
Years in current sport: 3 years

What got you started ?
Summer of 2010 (my last year of high school), A circular was distributed inviting the International School of Pakistan girls (ISCP) to join cricket talent-hunt which was organized by Kuwait cricket. I wasn’t interested because I had no background of the game. My sports teacher Mrs. Shaista Tahir insisted that I should go and see. Being an Athlete, I was quite positive about learning something new so I decided to give it a try. However, I had never anticipated for this game to be the best part of my life.

What are the major challenges that you have encountered so far in your career?
Being an engineering student, I had to focus so much on studies. My father didn’t like the idea of having anything that could interrupt my education so I had to promise my dad that I would do my best in giving him what he wants ( good grades)  and in that way I would also get what I want i.e. (sports). The major challenge was the time management. With all the things that I wish to do, a day could only hold 24 hours so I had to compromise few of my activities. 

Would you like to share with us the keys of your success being captain of team?
Well, I’d like to put like this (PHD)
Passion, hard work and dedication!

What would be your ultimate achievement in life?
To be part of a test playing country (Australia) and to get the chance to participate in a world cup event, if that is to happen it would be a dream come true.

Do you always been very confident on ground?
No. Initially I wasn’t very confident. However, soon later with the help of few of my finest coaches (Coach Tariq Shah and Tahir Khan) who did not just teach me how to bowl or hold a bat but more than just cricket they taught me how to trust my ability, skills and to enjoy the game. I’ve learned to believe in myself and in what I love.

What is your biggest challenge, and what do you do to manage this challenge?
One of the biggest challenges that I had gone through was to understand the game. It was at the beginning of my career. Although I’m a quick learner, it took me time to understand the rules of the game. Cricket is not just a physical game of quickness. It requires sharpness of thinking, tactics and techniques. I’ve managed to overcome this challenge by immersing myself into cricket whenever possible. Watching matches and noting down the points that I don’t understand so that I could refer back to my coaches for answers is something that I still do.

Being a cricket player, how your diet is different than other girls?
As a sports girl, I find it very important to have a balanced diet; it’s a key factor for a healthy mind.
Beside a normal healthy diet, my diet contains NO fast food but instead a great amount of vegetables and fruits, milk as a daily intake. Playing long hour matches need loads of energy and that’s only possible if we are physically fit. In order to avoid cramps, fatigue or muscle pulls. Water is one critical nutrient for athletes, shouldn’t be taken lightly. Proper water intake is necessary during matches to avoid dehydration.

What 1-2 things do you believe differentiates you from your fellows in team?
My fitness level and dedication towards cricket.

Do you have any recommended resources to share with your fans regarding cricket (website, face book page, books…etc)?

For information regarding international tournaments and updates the below links should be fine.
 http://www.asiancricket.org/

What was the best advice you were ever given?
The best training advise:
Initially, I was frustrated when I wasn’t able to be deliver in all three aspects of the game (Batting, bowling and fielding) That’s when Tahir Khan’s (Coach) advise came in handy, he guided me along by saying “Greatness needs time and hard work” so then I realized that I had to focus on each step separately before being able to mastering all three.

The best match Advise:
 “Fortunate favors the brave” by Tariq shah (Coach).

Do you have a saying or motto that you live your life by? Where do you draw your inspiration?
“Rules are meant to be broken” *giggles*
There is not a specific saying or motto but I live my life drawing motivation and inspiration from the people around me. I believe that there is always something that you can learn from every person that you come across.

What has been your worst experience so far in cricket?
Losing the semi final was one of the worst experiences.
ACC U-19 Women’s Championship (2012), Kuwait performed extremely well in all the pool matches but unfortunately we weren’t able to secure a spot in the finals. If we got that win it would have been Kuwait women’s biggest achievement. However, we managed to get the 4th position which is still the best that we have reached. And by this Kuwait is the first gulf country to reach the semi.

What are your other activities in life except cricket and study?
Besides cricket and engineering, I’m devoted towards sports and art. Whenever I find a free slot in my busy schedule I either practice my other activates; martial arts, basketball and swimming or practice playing my guitar, I do sketch too but whenever in the moodJ.
I always have something to do; But Cricket is on the top of my list.

 How do you manage stress on pitch?
Being an opener, there is always a big responsibility of setting a firm platform on which the rest of the team could build on. But I’m extremely lucky to have one of the best young talented openers by my side Varshini Suresh. When we go in to bat, there’s always this huge trust and confidence on each other and this helps me release most of the built in stress. We both make the best duo; we always start the inning by achieving small targets which we set for ourselves as we bat our way through.

Who one motivate you a lot at home?
At the beginning of my career, my mother was the only person who motivated me. As much as it was hard for me to adjust to my new life style being a national cricketer, it was equally hard for her to cover up for my regular missing spot at home due practice, travelling on tours and studies. I spend most of my day at college and during the night I practice cricket and other sports too. Even on weekends when I’m supposed to be chilling with my family, I’ll be going early morning to practice. My dad hates my repetitive absence but now I’m glad he understands how much it’s important to me. Now I’m glad to say I have a full force support system at home and I love it. 

Do you see bright future as cricket player?
I actually do!
I’ll keep working hard for it because I have a dream and I’m on a quest to make it happen.

What game do you prefer to play other than cricket?
Basketball. Before joining cricket, I had a dream of becoming a national basketball player but I guess destiny has a different path planned for my future/life.

Being a girl, have you ever faced any trouble in sports?
No, not personally. My parents are quite supportive because they know that I love sports and it’s something that I live for. However, as a girl there are definitely some restrictions. No parent would allow their girls to be out of home so late J

 Who is your favorite sportsman and why?
Wasim Akram of Pakistan. He was the first cricketer that inspired me. I loved his bowling “king of swing”!
I’d love to meet him personally.

What is your way of motivating your team?
Well, we are not just a team we are a family, we are always together boosting each other. Before the match you will always find few players under tension attack and that’s totally normal. As a team player it’s my duty to spread the positive vibes among all the players. Early morning in the hotel before going to the match they all meet up in my room and few words of encouragement are all what they need to get them motivated because deep down everyone of us is a heart  eager to win, you can sense our team spirit miles away.

Anything else would you like to share?
The person who I am today is a combined effort of all people who have supported me on my journey.  I’d like to seize this opportunity to thank all who were the reason to my success.
Especial thanks to my parents, friends and loved ones for their support.  And off course a big thanks to Kuwait Cricket for giving me the chance to represent the country that I love. Mr. Asad Baig (Director of Kuwait Cricket), Mr. Mehboob Khan (Director of Kuwait women’s Cricket), Ms. Nida Mirza (Manager), Tariq Shah (Coach), Tahir Khan (Coach), and Ms. Sandra Almeida (Physio) their efforts are countless. Finally a big shouts for my team, “You all are the best”!

I would like to thank KUWAIT UP TO DATE for their magnificent effort in keeping up with all what’s new.  I am a fan of this Page and it was a great honour for me to have them publish my interview on their page.
Thanks once again.

May 14 2013

Launch of #MAZDA6 in Kuwait #kuwait #mazda

Thanks Kuwait Automotive Imports Co WLL (Al Shaya & Al Sagar) Kuwait for inviting KUWAIT UPTO DATE on launch of amazing MAZDA 6.

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NEW GENERATION MAZDA6.

Celebrating Challenges. Celebrating Driving.

Kuwait Automotive Imports Co WLL (Al Shaya & Al Sagar), exclusive distributor of Mazda cars in Kuwait since 1969, proudly launched the new generation MAZDA6 in its main showroom in Al Rai, Shuwaikh on 13 May.   The unveiling ceremony took place in the presence of KAICO management, journalists and VIP guests. 

At the launch event Mr Yousef Alshaya (CEO) elaborated on Mazda`s long history and success story.  “Everyone at Mazda, deep in their hearts, has a romance with building cars and a romance with engineering”, he added.  Mr Ashish Tandon (General Manager) emphasized that Mazda engineers, by defying conventions and daring to challenge, produced the world`s best engine, namely the SKYACTIV engine.  The features of the New Mazda6 were presented by Mr Mohamed Osman (Mazda Brand Manager)  who also invited all journalists and potential customers to test drive the new vehicle and experience first-hand Mazda’s exciting new technologies.

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CELEBRATING SPORTS DRIVING

 

You work hard.  You demand the best from yourself.  And you demand the best for yourself.  So take control of Mazda6 – the most exciting sports sedan around – an inspired expression of Mazda`s KODO – Soul of Motion” design.  Engineered to respond precisely to your every wish as if it were a part of you (“jinba ittai”), Mazda6 offers unprecedented linearity in acceleration, cornering and braking to take Mazda`s world-famous unity between car and driver to a still higher level.  Every single aspect of Mazda6 is designed to heighten your driving pleasure.

 

Breakthrough SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY lies at the heart of this new benchmark sports sedan, delivering pulse-pounding performance and handling along with truly remarkable fuel efficiency. 

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SPEECH OF MR YOUSEF AL SHAYA,CEO

 Good Evening, Ladies and Gentlemen!!
It is indeed an honor and privilege for me to welcome all of you again after the launch of CX9 with another brand new Mazda.
We are a 77 year old company and are proud of our 44 year association with Mazda Motor Corporation, Japan.
Let me tell you a story today about a car company based in Hiroshima, a city whose people rose from the ashes nearly 70 years ago.The heart of Mazda is in Hiroshima. Mazda is a 93-year-old car company that thrived over the years due to the passion of its engineers, to always build the best.

Everyone associated with this brand, including ourselves, shares the desire to be the best. They maybe a small company but will not be outdone by bigger companies.
40 Years ago they were the only car company to succeed in commercializing rotary engines.
Everyone at Mazda, deep in their hearts, has a romance with building cars and a romance with engineering.
Their Engineers do not think about limitations, they defy convention and dare to challenge.
That spirit led to the birth of the all new Mazda6 , 2014 model, powered with the world’s best SKYACTIV engine that has hybrid-like efficiency.
The aspiration of every engineer at Mazda is combined in each car they make.
The story has just begun. Mazda’s romance with engineering will continue, to keep building cars that are worth building and fun to drive.Thank you for sparing your valuable time to be with us today.

Let’s watch more on the story of the Heart Of Mazda.

SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY

 

The name SKYACTIV has its origins in the term “The SKY is the limit” and it expresses the spirit that is driving Mazda engineers in their development work. They developed SKYACTIV with a belief in unlimited possibilities.

 

SKYACTIV-G 2.0/ SKYACTIV-G 2.5

 

High-efficiency SKYACTIV-G direct-injection petrol engines are your passport to a world of driving that is both exciting and eco-friendly, SKYACTIV-G 2.0 engines do more than just set new standards for fuel efficiency and emissions control, they also actively enhance the Zoom-Zoom performance.  To accomplish this, Mazda engineers achieved a technical breakthrough to deliver an extraordinary compression ratio of 13.0:1 while suppressing the knock usually caused by such high compression.   Taken together, the technical breakthroughs in SKYACTIV-G engines realize an astonishing increase in fuel efficiency – up to 15% – as well as more satisfying everyday driving thanks to the ample torque available at low- to mid-engine speeds. 

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SKYACTIV-BODY

 

The SKYACTIV-BODY is engineered to achieve two conflicting aims: lighter weight with better safety performance and increased rigidity.  It`s achieved through innovative engineering, and optimized structures and materials.  In total, SKYACTIV-BODY is 30% more rigid, lighter, and able to meet the world`s most demanding crash safety tests, at the same time as giving better handling thanks to its enhanced rigidity.

 

SKYACTIV-CHASSIS

 

The SKYACTIV-CHASSIS delivers even more of Mazda`s famous feeling of oneness between car and driver.  Total re-engineering of the basics of suspension and steering systems achieved both lighter weight and superior rigidity.

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CELEBRATING PROACTIVE SAFETY

 

All Mazdas are about the driving experience.  And an important part of the experience is feeling secure in knowing what`s going on around you at all times.  Mazda6 is equipped with a host of features engineered to keep you informed, and to help you anticipate and aboid hazards on the road.  Mazda call this integrated suite of of advanced active safety technologies i-ACTIVSENSE.  i-ACTIVSENSE uses the latest sensing devices to assist your perception and decision-making so you can concentrate on driving.  But no matter how safely or skillfully you drive, accidents can always happen.  So Mazda6 also includes a wide range of passive safety features to protect you and your passengers, including the AKYACTIV-BODY that meets the highest collision-safety standards of the world`s major assessment programmes.

 

i-ACTIVSENSE

 

i-ACTIVSENSE is Mazda`s integrated suite of cutting-edge active safety technologies, designed to inform, support and protect.  The Rear Vehicle Monitoring (RVM) system, High Beam Control System (HBC) and Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) keep you informed of what`s going on around you, even in the blind spots to the side and rear.  The Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) and Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW) system support you in split-second decision-making.  Better yet, unlike some other makers` systems which rely on a single sensing system such as a camera, i-ACTIVSENSE uses a smart combination of the latest sensing devices including milliwave radar, near-infrared lasers and cameras to cover the widest range of situations and weather conditions.

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CELEBRATING CRAFTSMANSHIP

Mazda6 is a concrete statement of inspired craftsmanship, with every detail – inside and out – designed and developed to heighten your driving pleasure.  From the newly-developed Soul Red Metallic body colour that captivates the eye to the advanced R&D and studies in ergonomics, Mazda6 is a triumph of craftmanship and attention to detail.

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