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Shopping

Marvis Toothpaste in Kuwait

You’ve probably come across Marvis toothpaste when on vacation somewhere. They usually are sold at concept stores and nice pharmacies and is considered to be a somewhat luxury toothpaste brand. They come in a handful of intense flavors with my favorite being cinnamon. I was always curious to why no one in Kuwait sold Marvis but now I found a place that does called “The Nob Shop” and their prices seem pretty good since they’re all discounted right now.

If you’re a fan of Marvis toothpaste or want to try it, here is a link the product page on The Nob Shop. Link




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Events Things to do

Things to do in Kuwait this Weekend

Another slow weekend of events so in case you can’t find anything below to do, you could always visit one of the museums.

Thursday
Exhibition: Seeking Refuge by Amira Behbehani
Exhibition: Backpacking Through Yemen in Times of Peace
KASA Expo 2022
Life Drawing Workshop

Friday
Albohayra Farm
KASA Expo 2022
Kuwait Textile Arts Association Spring Bazaar

Saturday
Exhibition: Seeking Refuge by Amira Behbehani
Exhibition: Backpacking Through Yemen in Times of Peace
Albohayra Farm
Women’s Sports Day
Miseen Scene: The Circle
KASA Expo 2022
Sons of Sinbad Excursion

If I missed anything let me know.




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Now Showing

Movies Showing in Kuwait this Weekend

The movies below are now showing at Cinescape, Grand Cinemas and VOX:

New This Weekend:
Shadow in the Cloud (4.9)
The Contractor (N/A)
The Desperate Hour (4.5)

Other Movies Showing Now:
American Siege (3.5)
Blacklight (5.0)
Dog (6.8)
Encanto (7.8)
My Sweet Monster (5.8)
Sing 2 (7.5)
Spider-Man: No Way Home (9.2)
The Batman (9.0)
The Godfather (9.2)
Uncharted (7.2)

Classic Movies Showing Now:
Matilda (7.0)
Mulan (5.7)

The films below are also now showing at the Scientific Center IMAX theater:

IMAX Movies Showing Now:
Antarctica (N/A)
Asteroid Hunters 3D
Backyard Wilderness 3D (7.7)
Turtle Odyssey (7.2)

Numbers in brackets refer to the IMDB rating at time of publishing.




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PROMOTED: Deliveroo Launches “Deliveroo Plus” Subscription for Unlimited Free Deliveries In Kuwait

Deliveroo has announced the launch of Deliveroo Plus, a new, unlimited free delivery subscription service available to customers in Kuwait.

Deliveroo Plus is a new membership service that allows members to receive unlimited free delivery on all food, coffee and grocery orders worth KD 5 or more, for only KD 3.500 per month. Starting today, the membership service is available for all customers who sign up, with every new member also receiving a free trial period of at least 30 days.

It is worth noting that Deliveroo Plus is currently the only food delivery platform in Kuwait to offer a membership service to its customers. The launch of the new service comes as part of Deliveroo Kuwait’s ongoing commitment to enhancing customer experience and the local food industry. Plus subscribers also benefit from exclusive restaurant offers in their neighborhoods.

As the market’s only food delivery membership service, Deliveroo Plus offers customers the chance to save money while enjoying more of the food, coffee, and groceries they love. As of today, customers in Kuwait will see the option to sign up for the Deliveroo Plus service at checkout or in the ‘Account’ section of the app and website. Sign up today to start your 30-day free trial and start saving!




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Events

Things to do in Kuwait this Weekend

A chill weekend with not a lot going on but here are some things you can do this weekend:

Thursday
Exhibition: Art from the Islamic Civilization
Exhibition: Elements – Sculptures from CAPs Private Collection
Exhibition: Forbidden Love in Arab Art
BBT Picnic
Murouj SCENE Market
Workshop: How to overcome your fear from horses

Friday
Exhibition: Art from the Islamic Civilization
BBT Picnic
Albohayra Farm
Murouj SCENE Market

Saturday
Exhibition: Art from the Islamic Civilization
Exhibition: Elements – Sculptures from CAPs Private Collection
BBT Picnic
Albohayra Farm
Murouj SCENE Market

Let me know if I missed anything.




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Movies

Movies Showing in Kuwait this Weekend

The Batman

The movies below are now showing at Cinescape, Grand Cinemas and VOX:

New This Weekend:
The Batman (9.0)

Other Movies Showing Now:
American Siege (3.5)
Blacklight (5.0)
Dog (6.8)
Encanto (7.8)
Kimi (6.3)
Moonfall (5.6)
My Sweet Monster (5.8)
Scream (7.9)
Spider-Man: No Way Home (9.2)
The Godfather (9.2)
Uncharted (7.2)

Classic Movies Showing Now:
Mulan (5.7)

The films below are also now showing at the Scientific Center IMAX theater:

IMAX Movies Showing Now:
Antarctica (N/A)
Asteroid Hunters 3D
Backyard Wilderness 3D (7.7)
Turtle Odyssey (7.2)

Numbers in brackets refer to the IMDB rating at time of publishing.




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Events Things to do

Things to do in Kuwait this Holiday

We’ve got a long weekend coming up so I’m trying to find different events happening on every day. Below is what I’ve found so far but check back over the next few days because I’ll update the list as more things pop up.

Thursday
Exhibition: Art from the Islamic Civilization
Exhibition: Elements – Sculptures from CAPs Private Collection
Exhibition: Forbidden Love in Arab Art
BBT Picnic
Visit the Liberation Tower
Dino Show at ASCC

Friday
Exhibition: Art from the Islamic Civilization
BBT Picnic
Visit the Liberation Tower
Albohayra Farm
Parkour Show at ASCC
Laser Show at ASCC
Dino Show at ASCC
Al Farsi Kite Team in Bnaider
Airshow at the Kuwait Towers (4PM)

Saturday
Exhibition: Art from the Islamic Civilization
Exhibition: Elements – Sculptures from CAPs Private Collection
BBT Picnic
Visit the Liberation Tower
Albohayra Farm
Parkour Show at ASCC
Laser Show at ASCC
Dino Show at ASCC
Family Fun Day at Horse Park
Al Farsi Kite Team in Bnaider
Kuwaiti Nights

Sunday
Visit the Liberation Tower
Albohayra Farm
Parkour Show at ASCC
Laser Show at ASCC
Dino Show at ASCC
Al Farsi Kite Team in Bnaider

Monday
Visit the Liberation Tower
Albohayra Farm
Parkour Show at ASCC
Laser Show at ASCC
Dino Show at ASCC
Al Farsi Kite Team in Bnaider
British Isles Country Music at JACC

Tuesday
Visit the Liberation Tower
Albohayra Farm

Update: Here is the ASCC National Day schedule PDF




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Now Showing

Movies Showing in Kuwait this Long Weekend

Last Looks

The movies below are now showing at Cinescape, Grand Cinemas and VOX:

New This Weekend:
American Siege (3.5)
Dog (6.8)
Kimi (6.3)
Last Looks (5.7)
The Godfather (9.2)

Other Movies Showing Now:
Blacklight (5.0)
Encanto (7.8)
Moonfall (5.6)
My Sweet Monster (5.8)
Scream (7.9)
Spider-Man: No Way Home (9.2)
Uncharted (7.2)

Classic Movies Showing Now:
You’ve Got Mail (6.7)

The films below are also now showing at the Scientific Center IMAX theater:

IMAX Movies Showing Now:
Antarctica (N/A)
Asteroid Hunters 3D
Backyard Wilderness 3D (7.7)
Turtle Odyssey (7.2)

Numbers in brackets refer to the IMDB rating at time of publishing.




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Commercials

Kuwait’s Good Jealousy

I haven’t posted a commercial on here in a long time but this new one by Ooredoo is pretty great and on point.




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Travel

Flying Out of Kuwait with the New Rules

I’m at the airport now waiting to board my flight to Istanbul so I wanted to post a quick update regarding flying out with the new rules that came into effect two days ago.

I’m flying Jazeera Airways and at the airport, most people are wearing masks. That hasn’t changed since the mask guidelines are still in place. What did change is that I wasn’t asked for my PCR test at any point. Turkey doesn’t require a PCR test for entry and you aren’t required a PCR test to leave Kuwait nor Jazeera require one to fly with them. Instead, they just checked to see my vaccine status. Some airlines and countries do require you to get a PCR test so just because Kuwait no longer requires one doesn’t mean you shouldn’t get one.

The only issue I did have actually today is with Jazeera themselves. For those of you traveling with them this holiday, you should be aware that they don’t have a long parking solution and their park & fly is not active. I asked their Instagram account about long-term parking and was told that park & fly was active and I should park on the 3rd or 4th floor of their parking lot. But when I got to the airport I started asking around if there was anything I needed to do other than just park my car on the 3rd floor and no employee had any information. In the end, after talking to a supervisor, I found out the service wasn’t active yet and if I had left my car in their parking lot I would have been surprised by an 80KD fee on my return (it’s 9.5KD a day). I had to take my car out of their parking and move it to the long-term parking lot in the regular airport terminal and walk back to Jazeera.

The second issue is the fact there is nowhere to sit inside the Jazeera terminal once past passport control. The terminal is tiny and there are more passengers than seats available so there is major overcrowding. People are just standing around, leaning on pillars, or roaming around. So that’s something to be aware of as well.

If anybody has any questions just let me know in the comments.




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50s to 90s Kuwait Photography

Kuwait National Day Parade Photos 1975-77

I’ve had these photos in my archive for a couple of years now, I forgot where I got them from but I guess it’s about time to share them. Some of the photos are really great but I’m not 100% positive about the date of the photos.

They’re a mixture of photos ranging from 1975 to 1977. I think 1977 because in one of the photos you can see the Kuwait Towers in the background and it looks like construction on it was completed, but that only happened in 1977. But in other photos, you can see the dates 1975 and 1976 so it’s a mix.

No matter the dates the photos are really great and with all the silly drama with yoga taking place now, vintage photos like these are now more important than ever to share. You can view and download them all in hi-res by clicking here.

In addition to the photos, there is also a video taken from the AP archive showing the 1975 parade. Usually, I’d say bring back the parades but even if we did, I don’t think it would ever be the same. Kuwait was so different back then.




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PROMOTED: Deliveroo Kuwait Turns Three!

Deliveroo celebrates its third year of deliveries in Kuwait
Deliveroo Kuwait is turning three! Since launching in Kuwait in February 2019, Deliveroo Kuwait has come a long way in elevating the local food delivery experience, and setting the bar high for food aggregators not only in the country, but also the region.

“This month marks Deliveroo Kuwait’s third year of business in the local market, a milestone that was made possible only through the commitment of our incredible team of employees and riders, and through the trust that our customers place in us, each and every day,” says Seham AlHusaini, general manager at Deliveroo Kuwait. “As we look to the future, we would like to continue to spearhead a spirit of innovation in the food delivery and food technology space, all while ensuring the highest levels of both our customers’ and riders’ satisfaction. With multiple milestones under our belt only three years in, we’re also reflecting on our achievements in the local market so far, and can’t wait for what’s to come!”

Here’s a look back at what Deliveroo Kuwait has accomplished since launching in the local market three years ago:

Service Hero’s “Best Delivery App” Winner
Deliveroo Kuwait has been named the “Best Delivery App” in Kuwait by Service Hero, the company providing the region’s only consumer-powered customer satisfaction index. This year, Deliveroo Kuwait took home the award for best delivery app, a tribute to the delivery platform’s commitment to customer satisfaction and service excellence throughout the year.

Loving Local
Since the start, Deliveroo Kuwait has set itself apart with its ongoing initiative to support local businesses. The delivery platform regularly encouraging customers to order their favorite coffees, meals and groceries from their most beloved local brands, and has even launched a successful Instagram campaign under the hashtag #LoveYourLocal in which AlHusaini interviews some of the faces behind our most beloved homegrown brands. So far, Deliveroo Kuwait has shed a spotlight on OVO, Wilgrow, Matbakhi, Shawarma Sharaf, and Ahmad Al Zamel, with even more to come.

Rider Satisfaction
As a testament to its commitment to rider satisfaction, no other local delivery app places such a large emphasis on rider support. Last year, Deliveroo Kuwait paid multiple riders across its fleet up to £10,000 each as part of the delivery platform’s global initiative to thank riders for their efforts in delivering great food to customers all across the world. The payments were part of a “Thank You” Fund for riders, and one of multiple initiatives aiming to pay tribute to the invaluable role that riders have played in the company’s journey throughout the years.

Creativity & Innovation
The Deliveroo Kuwait team has also set itself apart with its creative ideas to enhance rider safety, constantly launching initiatives in the interest of rider protection and satisfaction. Since its launch, Deliveroo Kuwait has spearheaded various activities to support riders throughout the year and through multiple initiatives, including the provision of specialized rider kits, cooling vests, water, resting spots, and more.

In honor of its birthday bash, Deliveroo Kuwait is offering customers exclusive discounts on some of their favorite local restaurants and coffee shops, including Cinescape, Caribou Coffee, and so much more. Follow Deliveroo @deliveroo_kw on Instagram for more updates!




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Events Music

The Kuwaiti Jazz Collective at JACC Tonight

The Kuwaiti Jazz Collective will be performing BeBop classics tonight at the Recital Hall at JACC. The Jazz Collective will be performing classics by great heroes of jazz including Cannonball Adderley and Duke Ellington and they’ll be performing from 7:30PM to 8:30PM. No tickets or reservations are required.

Follow the Ahmadi Music Group on instagram to stay posted on their other upcoming events @ahmadimusicg




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Events Things to do

Things to do in Kuwait this Weekend

This weekend is incredibly busy with lots of things happening including two large events. Starting today till Saturday you have the Bugsha Market taking place at Green Island. Then on Friday and Saturday, you have the Made Food Festival taking place at Kuwait Motor Town. I’m coincidently taking part in the Car Open Track on Saturday at KMT so it should be interesting with the event happening there as well at the same time. If you have a bicycle you could go Saturday morning and ride your bike at the track and then when done, enjoy the festival or chill and watch the racing events at the track.

Anyway, below is the full list of events for this weekend, let me know if I missed anything:

Thursday
Exhibition: Art from the Islamic Civilization
Exhibition: Elements – Sculptures from CAPs Private Collection
Exhibition: Forbidden Love in Arab Art
BBT Picnic
Visit the Liberation Tower
The Avenues Sky
Full Moon Chakra Yin Yoga & Art Therapy
Outdoor Garden Movie & Homemade Lasagna Workshop
Bugsha Market at Green Island
Plant a Tree at Boulevard Park

Friday
Exhibition: Art from the Islamic Civilization
BBT Picnic
Visit the Liberation Tower
Albohayra Farm
The Avenues Sky
Intersport Desert Clean-Up
Raptors in the Desert
Thrf at Made Food Fest
Bugsha Market at Green Island
Made Food Festival at KMT

Saturday
Exhibition: Art from the Islamic Civilization
Exhibition: Elements – Sculptures from CAPs Private Collection
Grand Mosque Tour
BBT Picnic
Visit the Liberation Tower
Albohayra Farm
The Avenues Sky
Brunchito with Chef Julian
360 Fun Run – Parking
Hilltop Geological Camp
Thrf at Made Food Fest
Bugsha Market at Green Island
Made Food Festival at KMT
KMT: Cycling Open Day
KMT: Open-Cockpit Car Open Track Day
KMT: Car Open Track Day
February Fun for Animals in Need




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Now Showing

Movies Showing in Kuwait this Weekend

Wyrmwood

The movies below are now showing at Cinescape, Grand Cinemas and VOX:

New This Weekend:
A Banquet (5.9)
Blacklight (5.0)
Gold (5.4)
Wyrmwood: Apocalypse (7.4)

Other Movies Showing Now:
Encanto (7.8)
House of Gucci (7.1)
Last Survivors (7.2)
Moonfall (5.6)
My Sweet Monster (5.8)
Scream (7.9)
Sing 2 (7.2)
Spider-Man: No Way Home (9.2)
The King’s Man (6.8)
Uncharted (7.2)

Classic Movies Showing Now:
You’ve Got Mail (6.7)

The films below are also now showing at the Scientific Center IMAX theater:

IMAX Movies Showing Now:
Antarctica (N/A)
Asteroid Hunters 3D
Backyard Wilderness 3D (7.7)
Turtle Odyssey (7.2)

Numbers in brackets refer to the IMDB rating at time of publishing.