2:48AM - Entertaining Kuwait since 2003
Sami Alramyan, a photographer based in Kuwait was recently featured on the photography blog EyeEm. Sami does a lot of black and white street photography and recently represented Kuwait for the second year running in “The 24 Hour Project“.
You can check out his photos [Here]
You can check out the feature on him [Here]
Check out the interview above of local musician Zahed Sultan by O2 Academy TV in London. [YouTube]
Did anyone feel the earthquake a few moments ago? (around 3pm)
Update: Confirmed, an earthquake hit Southern Iran awhile ago with a magnitude of 6.2 [Source]
I missed it the first time when they held it back in February.
Location: Marina Crescent
Date: April 25 to April 28 2013
Time: 9AM to 1PM and 4PM to 9PM
Cost: KD20
You need to book from now if you’re interested by calling 94004335
For more information visit their Facebook page [Here]
via wainmaaro7
Back in January a challenge race took place in Kuwait and the video of the event just finally got uploaded. I was planning to take part but ended up traveling, glad I didn’t though since the event looked grueling and I don’t think I would have made it anywhere near the finish line. [YouTube]
The car is out of the box and ready to be showcased starting from tomorrow at the Historical, Vintage & Classic Cars Museum of Kuwait. The car is #1 of 7 and is currently in Kuwait as a show of support to the Arabian automotive achievements. As I mentioned last night, this car is extremely rare so this might be your only chance of ever seeing one.
For more information visit the Historical, Vintage & Classic Cars Museum of Kuwait Facebook page [Here]
Thanks Zak
AGi architects – General Department of Information System, Kuwait from AGi architects on Vimeo.
I honestly have no idea what the General Department of Information System are in charge of but this is the design that got approved for their new offices and I think it looks really beautiful.
The project is based on three principles: representativeness, security and functionality, turning the complex with a total gross area of 135,482 sqm into a strong civil icon representing Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior Affairs.
Building design aims for the clear transmission of a conceptual duality it derives from: technology, innovation and transparency on the one hand versus strength, stability and security, which are inherent to the Ministry of Interior Affairs that will occupying the building, on the other.
This concept is driven in the building by two contrasting layers that are superimposed onto one another. From afar the building is perceived as a light volume elevated from the ground floor, becoming a landmark in the urban landscape for the citizens, while a closer approach will show the massiveness of the stone plinth, a lower part of the building that is opened to the public the main gates and lifts from ground to hold the upper levels lighter glass structures that house the offices of the various departments.
You can also check out some 3D renderings of the building on the AGi Architects website [Here]
The Dubai Comic Con was held this past weekend and the Dubai based Brownmonkeys design collective designed some cool posters merging the Gulf culture with Western characters. My favorite was the Beavis and Butthead poster above.
Check them all out on the Brownmonkeys website [Here]
Arabia’s first super car the Lykan is going to be on display at the Historical, Vintage & Classic Cars Museum of Kuwait. The car will be on display for only 7 days starting from April 9th to April 16th. It’s a super rare car so this might be the only chance you’ll ever have at seeing one. For more information visit the Historical, Vintage & Classic Cars Museum of Kuwait Facebook page [Here]
A new Brazilian restaurant called “Rio” is opening tomorrow in Kuwait City right next to Ubon (in Aljawhara Tower). I haven’t tried it yet but a friend of mine who went to a tasting did and told me the food wasn’t bad and the interior made him feel like he was dining in Manhattan. They’re soft launching the restaurant tomorrow (Monday) and they’ll be opening from 7PM to 11PM.
Thanks Ali
Photo above by @humaidhi
Smash Burger are opening a new location, this time it’s in Salmiya and down the street from AUK. They’re actually opening in the same location where Organica Fish & Chips used to be before they closed it down.
K’S PATH are going to be holding their first ever cat show at the end of this month. There will be a lot of fun competitions, different vendors and great prizes to be won. All proceeds support K’S PATH programs.
Registration Closes: Tuesday, 23rd April 2013
Event Date: Saturday, 27th April 2013
For more information visit their website [Here]
The Kuwait Underground was an event that was recently held at Camp Arifjan. It featured an all star lineup of local rappers and acts, most of whom I previously posted about on the blog. The line up featured: O-Zone, B-EZ, DJ Africa, Big D, Trackdealaz, Hera, I am Jay Jay, Ag D Fox, Doss, Electrik Crew, PK Jagaurs, Gran Milli and Zay Dun. The video is a behind the scenes look leading up to the performances that night. [YouTube]
According to TMZ, the popular celebrity gossip and news website, Michael Jacksons 16-year-old son Prince is allegedly dating a Kuwaiti princess who attends his same school. It’s a gossip website so don’t take this too seriously but if true would be interesting considering Janet Jackson recently married a Qatari billionaire. [Link]
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