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When did small businesses events in Kuwait started? Well, I remembered back when I’ve personally joined in 2007 – Ramadan Expo. Now we have over 100+ expo’s/events in Kuwait done for small businesses.

That’s completely fine, but who’s responsible on these expo’s/events in Kuwait. These events organizers are investing of creating these events/expos in Kuwait and the main income is from sponsors, booths, and investors.

Then why are companies are involved of creating these large expo’s/events of small businesses with large profit. Small businesses are not a game to play with the part you need, but they need the support to expand the business.

A booth in an ordinary expo costs over 200KD for a small business, what does the business return his/her money back, by profit? What I see is no at all, expos in Kuwait are busy for wondering around, like a mall without even buying, and it’s mostly a place to gathering and have some food.

Expo’s and events are also involves inside private homes and chalets, just for investing and getting back profit from small businesses.

Finally, I wish if there  could be a highly responsible department to solve the small businesses expo’s of passing in the right track.

This post published, after I’ve heard a long sadly story from one of the small businesses.

Good Morning Kuwait ,

Couple of weeks ago , I was doing a survey about a perfume . So by the end of the survey they offered me a sample of this product to be delivered to my doorsteps here in Sydney . I was like …. OK why not ?

So I put my details and everything and I received it couple of Days ago.

The sample was a post card with a small sachet that has the perfume scent . The idea of such samples is to get the attention of the customer . Take me for an example , There is no way that I would buy a perfume via any online store, because I don’t know how it’s gonna smell , and basically when you go to an actual store and test the smell of the perfume you would buy it instantly . The online store maybe possible if and only if I already used that perfume and it’s finished . Moreover , this sample idea is basically a good way to target your customers in order to make them buy this certain product in any available method .Basically , we would go for the online option for several reasons such as price difference , time saving , saving efforts …., etc . So for me , and for the first time ever , I might order this perfume via online because I already loved the scent of it .

My advice here is that if you running or thinking of running a business in Kuwait . Here is a new idea.

The samples thing in Kuwait is not very popular. OK you might get some samples when you already bought a product . BUT BUT BUT , getting a sample without even going to the store is something wasn’t introduced in Kuwait as long as I know . So , Here is the catch .

  • Get your interested clients .. from Facebook , twitter , instagram (I’ll be talking about marketing via instagram later on) . Whatsapp …. every possible way you could .
  • Then , ask them if it is possible to drop some samples by them . However , try to ask them about what interest them the most . Keep in mind that you will only drop ONE sample . So make it your best shot.
  • Later on , try to make some promotions for them as they already knew your product .

Samples in Kuwait delivered to your doorsteps …. new method worth the try.

May 18, 2012 - The Britain Queen Elizabeth II has a formal picture with her Royal guests before a Sovereign Monarchs Jubilee lunch in the Grand reception room at Windsor Castle in West of London.

In the group photo show the world King’s attended in The Queen’s Diamound Jubilee such as HM the Emperor of Japan, HM the Queen of the Netherlands, HM the Queen of Denmark, HM the King of the Hellenes, HM the King of Romania and the rest of the world.

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For Ruby Tuesday lovers, choose any meal and get the other free only for Q8Path readers and lovers. Just print out the redeem part below and show it to any of branch of Ruby Tuesday.

It’s valid from 17 May – 13 June 2012.

Enjoy your meal.

The Crown Plaza Hotel has the famous Spa Aquatonic and when I was still with Hayati he asked me to give it a try.  He wanted to buy me a yearly membership so I could go with him to the aquatonic pool several times a week.

I was very impressed with the size and beauty of the spa. It's just gorgeous! My photos do not do the spa justice at all.  I felt like I walked into a calming sanctuary.  The ladies room was beyond amazing and very large.  I went when it wasn't crowded so I almost had the place to myself. 

I immediately met an American lady who wasn't the least bit friendly. She was almost rude as I asked her several questions (utilizing my best Southern manners) about her experience at the spa.  Of course she was a damn "Yankee"! ;) LOL! I finally got her to open up a little. She didn't seem like the spa type and kind of looked like a prison guard.  Maybe she thought I was hitting on her? In her wildest dreams! ;P

I was quickly whisked away to the aquatonic pool where a spa attendant gave me a tour and explained they would let me try it out for free.  That day was mixed and there were about 7 - 10 Kuwaiti men enjoying the pool.  I looked for some ladies to join on their side but there weren't any in the pool.

I wasn't allowed to take pics inside the pool area so this one is from the Spa Aquatonic website (here).  I loved my experience in the pool and everything about the spa up to that point.

Every detail of the spa is well thought of and immaculate.  You really feel like you're in a 'real' spa and not a tiny space made to feel like a spa.

The lobby where you can sit and have tea and juice.

Ginger tea

The front door and the parking is out to the right.  One thing I do not like about the spa is the location.  You have to drive to Farwaniya and it's not pleasant.  Still, the amazinb Spa Aquatonic is worth it.


Inside the room I was shocked how large it was compared to other spas. Their rooms are very quiet and the massage tables are even heated.  Unfortunately the room was freezing cold and I kept asking the massage therapist to make it warmer but she never fixed it.  I literally had the shakes from the chill and asked her to cover me with extra towels. :(

Everything about this spa is amazing except for the actual massage.  The massage therapist was the worst one I've ever had in my life.  She was just terrible and I'm not a difficult customer.  Her English was good but if I asked her something she wouldn't do it.  I asked her to concentrate on two key areas and she just ignored me.  I asked her again and she did the opposite of what I asked.  She kept talking the entire time and I just kept getting more and more agitated.  She didn't even seem to know how to give a massage so I asked her if she was new.  She said that she had been there for years.  I was beyond disappointed and on the verge of getting sick from the cold.


Lovely attention to details.

This is where you go to relax after your treatment and I was alone.  I thought about complaining but then I didn't want to get her in trouble.  I knew nothing could fix her technique and that only those who do not get regular massages would think she was decent.



I would definitely go back and try another massage therapist because Hayati said they are usually top notch.  I was disappointed in the treatment but my overall experience with the acquatonic pool and spa itself was amazing.




The Avenues Mall organizes a freshly flowers exhibition at the mall. The exhibition covers the world renewed floral design by Gray Kwok. As well, the effort of contributing with the Red Crescent Society.

The exhibtion started from 17 of May and ends on 20 of May 2012. The flowers and stands are available throughout the mall path way.

Enjoy the lovely wonderful fresh air with wonderful flowers.

Friday night, we had a lovely short introduction, seminar and dinner with Prof.Tareq AlHabeeb from Saudi Arabia - Consultant of Psychologist. The event were organized by Cube Company at Sahara Hotel.

The night started with a short video of Cube Company and introduction of Prof.Tareq AlHabeeb. Then we had a discussion and seminar workshop for couple of hours about “How to manage your daily life”, ” How to manage your stress” and “How to manage your life with your wife”.

After the seminar we had a lovely discussion with specific questions, then we had a dinner with the Professor and quick chats.

Finally, you could sign-up for their upcoming seminars on Saturday-Sunday-Monday.

For more information- Follow Prof.Tareq AlHabeeb and Cube Company at Twitter.

 

Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today announced the launch of its most affordable BlackBerry® 7 smartphone for customers in Kuwait. Designed to be both easy to use and easy to own, the compact and sleek BlackBerry® Curve™ 9220 smartphone offers customers an outstanding combination of features and apps to help them stay connected to the people and information that matter most throughout their day.

Sandeep Saihgal, Managing Director, Middle East at RIM, said, “The new BlackBerry Curve 9220 is a great upgrade for current feature-phone users looking for their first smartphone. It delivers all the unique messaging and social-centric features that people love about the BlackBerry solution and at a wonderfully affordable price.”

Running BlackBerry® 7.1 OS, the BlackBerry Curve 9220 supports the full complement of BlackBerry services. It features a dedicated BBM™ key, which brings the power of RIM’s popular mobile social network up in an instant. The Facebook® for BlackBerry and Twitter® for BlackBerry apps are included, as well as Social Feeds 2.0, which allows customers to post updates to multiple social applications simultaneously and capture updates from news sources (RSS), social apps and instant messaging apps all in one consolidated view. It also includes a built-in FM radio, allowing users to tune into their favorite local stations without incurring any data charges.

The user experience with this compact and sleek smartphone is further enhanced with the longest lasting battery life yet in a BlackBerry Curve model, offering up to 7 hours of talk time or up to 28 hours of FM radio listening or music playback on headphones.

The BlackBerry Curve 9220 is now available at authorized retailers and distributors in Kuwait.

For more information please visit Website. Become a fan on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

Today and for three more days Down Town Expo 2012 open’s back with lovely impression. Down Town expo is one of the impressed creative designed theme with perfect organization crew. The expo covers mostly small and medium businesses booths such as food, accessories, technology and etc.

I most impressed thing that I’ve liked is the design of booths, expo theme, and the comfortability of passing through the booths.

Down Town Expo located this year at Mishref International Exhibition Zones – Hall 8.

How would it sounds like when all your favorite fairytale stories are brought to one tv show … Sounds interesting , isn’t it?

Well , My dearest friend Bero0Q8 “The fairest of them all” Told me about this new TV show which is called ONCE UPON A TIME….

A quick brief :

The TV show talks about a small village . A normal one . But the abnormal thing about this village is that all who lives there is under a curse . Those ppl are nothing but a fairytale characters from our beloved stories of all time such as .. Snowhite , red riding hood , Cinderella , Pinocchio …. ETC . This curse which was created by the evil queen in Snowhite story . Brought all those characters to our world which has no magic , no power and erased thier memories. However , a young boy read the book that was given by his teacher and believed that whoever lives in this village is nothing but a character . So , he started to look for the savior that will break this curse and get things back to normal ……

 

 

The cast is quite amazing . most of them are first time to see for myself , except two of them. and I think the creator of this show is the same one from LOST . So , enjoy watching

 

P.s : This is my favorite actor of them all

 

It was really a good experience to have Real Madrid in Kuwait for a free match with Kuwait National Team. The overall match was good with organizing the whole event. But it was expected to have more fans/visitors in the Match: Real Madrid VS Kuwait.

The overall score of the watch were 2-0 for Real Madrid.

The Wolf Pack Running Club, is an A 5  times a week club that prepares trainees to be professional runners.  It consider strength, speed, and distance covered to be the essential elements of an optimal running performance.

At the club, we will create your training program and develop it based on your specific goals, whether it is to start running, become a faster runner, or run longer distances.

Whatever you’re running level is: beginner, intermediate, or professional, The Wolf Pack Running Club is suitable for you. Additionally, there are nutrition workshops will be held on an ongoing basis in order to ensure participants have nutritional solutions for a better running performance.

Being a beginner shouldn’t stop you, lace up and join us to run your way up the ladder to becoming a professional runner or simply to burn those extra calories you what to get rid of. Give running a chance, become a member and run along side others, socialize, and learn new things about running.

Visit to WolfPack Website for more information and to sign-up

FriedJunk one of our blogroller’s who’s the founder Mohammed AlRasheed which were awarded at P2BK by AlHomaizi Kout Food Group for being the youngest business food owner.

FriedJunk will be back serving delicious desserts at DownTown Expo on 17-18-19 May 2012 at Mishref International Zone – Hall 8.

Seating inside and outside by the fountains.


I like almost everything at Paul's but wish they would start serving breakfast by 8 AM.

Berrylicious!

Friendly Filipino staff.

Everyone is sitting outside while we order our bread and pastries.


Slicing our fresh baked bread for a happy ending.