AWARE Center- History of Kuwait Dwaniya

This Diwaniya will be followed by Dinner. Ever wonder what attracted the first inhabitants of Kuwait to settle here and what life was like during its establishment as a desert outpost? Acquire an appreciation for the rich heritage of Kuwait’s past, and how it has influenced the way its people have adjusted to changes and modernization. Dr. Winokur will share video and still images to enhance your understanding of the very beginning of Kuwait’s past. Dr. Ilene Winokur AlZaid arrived in Kuwait in October 1984 and has been learning about her “adopted” home ever since. She is currently the Director of Foundation Programs at Gulf University for Science and Technology (GUST) and Managing Director of Specialized Solutions, an educational consulting company. She has taught at the elementary and college levels in private institutions since 1995, and been an administrator for more than10 years. Ilene holds a doctorate in Educational Leadership from Lehigh University and an MBA from the University of Miami, Florida. She also completed ESL certification at the College of New Jersey, and a BA in History from State University at Buffalo, New York.

When: January 13, 2015
Where: AWARE Center- Surrah
Time: 7 pm
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Drunk guy falls asleep in police parking Lot

A Kuwaiti man was so intoxicated that he apparently could not think well when he stopped his car in a police parking in Kuwait and fell deep asleep.

When a policeman stepped out of the station and got into his patrol car, he quickly noticed the bizarre scene in front of him.

“He hurried to the man and knocked at his car window many times until he woke up,” the Kuwaiti Arabic language daily ‘Al Watan’ said.

“When the man pulled the window down and stared at the alien with red eyes, the cop instantly realized the man was drunk and drugged…a quick search of the car confirmed his suspicions and the cop escorted the swaying man into the station.”

Cohiba Cigar Shop- Marina Crescent

If anyone is looking for a cigar shop there's one in Marina Crescent, it also has a small café inside too.

Next to the door on the first floor.

Entertainment City closing Down

I read on Mark's blog that EC is closing down to be privatized and that Six Flag's could be taking over. It has declined since I first came and many rides have been shut down but that was the only place to get away from the crowds and have some open space to walk. We went there a few weeks ago but when we arrived it was way too crowded so we went home instead. I didn't see an exact date or any announcement in the papers so if anyone had ever wanted to visit now is the time to do it before it shuts down. Here is my post on it from one of our visits.