Sout Al-Kuwait is a civic lobby group protecting personal and social freedoms through the activation and preservation of the rights stipulated in the Kuwaiti constitution. The Group meets its target through organized media campaigns, public relations and direct communication with the Parliament member and other State decision makers. Since its establishment, the Group published several booklets and brochures providing simplified review of constitutional rights, their impact and importance, and their conflict with some of the current legislations – (available on www.soutalkuwait.com). Sout Al-Kuwait also participated in several exhibitions, rallies, and carnivals in an attempt to educate the youth about the Constitution articles and relate them to our daily lives. We lead several educational activities in schools, colleges and universities introducing students to concepts like citizenship, human rights, constitutional rights and encouraging their involvement in volunteer civic and social work.

One of our most important events is the celebration of the anniversary of the Constitution of Kuwait which was signed off by Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem in November 11, 1962. This year we plan a grand carnival in front of the Kuwait Parliament (Sahat Al Irada). This event will be a collaborative effort by other NGOs and some civic groups. It is a family event filled with activities suitable to all ages and interests. There will be a special area for children and another for art and poetry national music band lead by Belal Al-Shami and many other outdoor activities. Participants will be taken through the amazing journey of the Constitution in a fun and friendly environment.

We hope that you and your family will join us celebrating the Constitution anniversary this year on Wednesday, November 11 in front of the Parliament from 5:30 to 10 pm

صوت الكويت مجموعة ضغط مدنية تسعى لحماية الحقوق الشخصية والعامة عبر حماية وتفعيل دستور دولة الكويت عبر التوعية الاعلامية والتواصل مع صانعي القرار في المجلس و الحكومة.

وقد أصدرت المجموعة العديد من الكتيبات والنشرات التي تقدم مادة مبسطة حول الحقوق الدستورية وأهميتها وتضارب بعض (www.soutalkuwait.com)القوانين مع تلك الحقوق.

كما شاركت المجموعة في العديد من المعارض واللقاءات والمهرجانات لتوعية الشباب بالدستور ومواده وأهميته في حياتنا اليومية. كما ادارت المجموعة الكثير من الفعاليات والانشطة التوعوية والتثقيفية في المدارس والجامعات لتعريف الطلبة والشباب بالدستور وحقوق الانسان وتشجيعهم على التطوع والعمل المدني.

ومن أهم فعاليات المجموعة الاحتفال بالذكرى السنوية لتوقيع المرحوم الشيخ عبدالله السالم على دستور 1962 والتي تصادف 11 من نوفمبر. وستقيم المجموعة هذا العام احتفالا كبيرا في ساحة الارادة بالتعاون مع العديد من جمعيات النفع العام ومؤسسات المجتمع المدنية. وسيتضمن الاحتفال العديد من الأنشطة التوعوية والترفيهية لكل أفراد الأسرة. اذ خصصنا جناح للأطفال وآخر للشعر والأدب وعرضنا مسيرة الدستور باسلوب مشوق لكل الأعمار في جو من المرح في الهواء الطلق وعلى أنغام الموسيقى الوطنية بقيادة فرقة بلال الشامي. لذا ندعوكم وجميع افراد عائلتكم مشاركتنا الاحتفال بذكرى توقيع الدستور هذا العام وذلك يوم الأربعاء 11 نوفمبر في ساحة الارادة أمام مجلس الأمة الكويتي من الساعة ٥:٣٠٠ مساءً الي الساعة ١٠ ليلا

Five One Eight is one of my favorite destinations on the Kuwaiti blogosphere, and Ansam is for sure one of my favorite bloggers.

Q8 Black Market is managed by 2 guys, Mohammed & Salem, and they’ve both proved that they have what it takes to keep you entertained and up to date. Keep it up guys!

Frankom’s blog is diverse. He writes about everything, from politics to gadgets to the latest happenings in Kuwait.

Hope you guys enjoy these blogs 🙂

I was recommended this song less than an hour ago and it’s already a favorite of mine and been on repeat since the first listen.

It got this feel good thing going. I like it.

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Thanks ban1

Can you tell? click on this LINK to know.

Thanks ½ Cream Milk

That was nice wasn’t it? I hope we get some more rain during the night. Oh wait scrap that. I hope it rains throughout next week! Now that would be real nice! Inshallah..

Picture from HBZ

Football fans you’re going to like this. Soccer scene is opening up a branch at the avenues.

About Soccer Scene:

“The Company prides itself on stocking the most extensive range of replica kits available, also boasting a comprehensive range of football boots, training equipment, everything for the goalkeeper, souvenirs and just about anything and everything the football player or fan could want”

I like buying stuff and use them right away instead of buying off the net and wait awhile to get them. So, If you’re looking for a bag for your laptop, you may want to take a look at the ones in Ashraf. I was at their Dar Al Awadhi branch the other day looking for some photography related stuff, and while looking around I noticed they had a good selection of Case Logic bags, and also some Lowepro bags. And their prices were reasonable too.

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I’ve heard of this restaurant back in july when I was at Prime & Toast, it’s name was written on one of the restaurant’s walls, and when I asked the waitress she said it’s a new restaurant by the same owner/chef, and that it’ll open soon. Fast forward, today, We were a party of 5, and we reserved the Chef’s table (The Chef’s table is available twice a week, on monday and some other day. He basically cooks for your table).
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Upon roaming through the shops at the Iranian souq I came across this Dikkan – one hell of a find. It’s a tiny store only about 4X4 square meters but it’s packed full of random stuff from Kuwait’s past. To tell you the truth there were many items in there that I couldn’t recognize, items that go as far back as perhaps the early fifties. I’m sure many of the older generation would find this post nostalgic and would probably find the store entirely enchanting. The rest of you children of the Nido can take a look at the 40+ pictures and maybe get your parents to read this post and see if they recognize anything.
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As I told you on my earlier post, My friend was bent on having a fake shack burger this weekend. The recipe had main things to follow: the meat type, the veggies, and the sauce. We didn’t follow the recipe a 100%, But tried the best we can to not totally stir away. We bought all the needed stuff and headed to chalet. I didn’t care much for the Read the rest of this entry »

Kuwait’s Kindergartens back in the day used to be from 8am to 4pm. They used to provide the kids with lunch and snacks, and they also used to let them nap during noon time.

I showed my mother the picture above, and she remembered the big hall where they used to sleep. She had this to say:

“I remember that big hall, and I remember that I cried for a whole week because of that hall. I hated the idea of sleeping in that hall and I didn’t like leaving home to Kindergarten in general. My father didn’t like seeing me crying like that and decided not to have me go to the kindergarten anymore, and instead remain at home till it’s time for 1st grade (ibteda2y).

I have a cousin who is my age, but was a year ahead of me in school, I didn’t realize the reason behind her being ahead of me till recently.. I was sorta punished for not attending Kindergarten.. they made me stay in 1st grade for 2 years. I don’t know how they did that, and how my family allowed that to happen. But back in the day, Kuwait wasn’t so organized when it came to matters like this (kanat 3ayma isalfa).”

I think this system of having the kids nap at noon time was stopped during the 70’s or early 80’s. I remember in our days we used to have breakfast and snacks.. no naps, and we’d leave home early, 12:30 or 1pm tops.

According to the email I received the picture was taken at Balqees Kindergarten in AlDasma.

Thanks H.A.S.

Our friends over at Football Directa are almost done with their new look and it looks very promising! They’ve been working hard for the past months to put together a totally new website, and it is almost done.

A meesage from Football Directa:

“We’re pleased to inform you that footballdirecta.com has finally transformed.

The official launch will be in December and our readers can now join and see our ad (animation) which is a sneak preview of the new footballdirecta website.

We hope we will meet our readers expectations.”

Visit them HERE

One of my friends was bent on having the fake shack this weekend after reading about it on Mark’s blog. So we went along with him and bought everything that is needed to make the Shack burger.

3 different cuts of beef, blended together and grinded, buns from the best bun maker in Kuwait, lettuce and onions.. The works!

Stay tuned for a detailed post that is coming up soon!

Ever since getting the blackberry I stopped checking the emails on my laptop.. and they kept piling up 🙂

We can’t believe it’s been 2 years already! We here at SOME contrast would like to thank you all (readers and bloggers alike) for all the love and support you’ve shown for the past 2 years. We appreciate each and everyone!

I met INM right after becoming friends with his brother Mishary, and we clicked immediately. I’ve always been pretty selective when it comes to friendships and I really believe that having a big number of friends doesn’t prove anything, but counting the number of times a friend stands by you is what really matters, and going by that, I consider myself a very lucky person to have such great friends.

INM got married today (Malach). Congrats ya INM! 3albaraka o bittawfeej inshallah! 🙂

QVERT will be organizing a walkathon, along with the Scientific Center in Kuwait, MRC, British Industries, and many other environmental activists.

We will be gathering at the Scientific center, and then walk to Marina Mall (Marina Crescent). Throughout the walk and at Marina Crescent, participants will be provided with flyers to give out random people and explain our cause, 350’s cause. (www.350.org)
DATE: Saturday, October 24th, 2009!

TIME: 11am-1pm (Gathering starts 10am. A commencement speech 10:30am. Walk @ 11am)

PLACE: SCIENTIFIC CENTER – Salmiya, Arabian Gulf St.

DRESS CODE: Blue.. Anything Blue!

Don’t miss it, one planet, one chance..

Want to learn more about 350? what does it stand for? www.350.org

I enjoy watching: Free Radio and Head Case. Both are outrageously funny and have the most embarrassing situations.

Head Case is about this psychiatrist who lives in a hotel, and is unethical and emotionally unstable i.e. A mess. She is a psychiatrists to the stars, all her clients are celebrities, but she talks about how screwed up her clients are to everybody. This show is off the hook.

Free Radio is a show about a radio program that airs in the morning and has 2 hosts, one of them is this clueless host, lance, who utters the most embarrassing things on air. The show has a unique thing going on, it is completely improvised, and the guests who appear on their morning show are real celebrity guests promoting real events and projects.

I don’t know how many of you guys know what is Vitello Tonnato, those of you who know what it is will really appreciate this post 😛

I got to know about this dish at Roberto’s restaurant in Geneva while I was on vacation a couple of years back. It’s a great dish, and it’s a difficult dish to accept if you’re not OK with trying out new things.

Vitello tonnato: is a veal carpaccio, only with thicker slices, and topped with creamy tuna sauce.

I know the creamy tuna on a slice of veal doesn’t sound appetizing, but it’s great, I love this dish and it is very hard to find in Kuwait. While we were at the Ricardo this past weekend (which is a great restaurant. I regret not taking the camera with me) I found this dish on the menu and had to order it. It was very good, not as good as the one at Roberto’s but close enough. Aldente restaurant in Movenpick also serves this dish but it’s nothing like the real thing.