MONDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2013
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Bulgarian school celebrates Christmas
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he Bulgarian school in Kuwait that is adjacent to the Bulgarian embassy held a Christmas celebration on December 20th. In the wake of Christmas students from the school performed traditional folklore dances and entertained their parents and teachers with songs and Christmas carols. Santa Claus also paid a visit and brought presents to all students.
Hilton Kuwait Resort recognized as a global winner
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ilton Kuwait Resort has been recognized as a global winner in the “Luxury Beach Resort” category at the World Luxury Hotel Awards 2013. Over 1,000 hotels from 87 countries were nominated to participate in one of the world’s most prestigious hotelier awards in 2013. The upscale Hilton Kuwait Resort raised the bar, outshining top resorts to receive this high profile recognition. Ziad Tantawi, general manager of
Hilton Kuwait Resort, said:”To be nominated alongside such well-regardedresorts is truly an honor. To have won is a real testament to the outstanding hospitality and high quality facilities we provide at Hilton Kuwait Resort. It is an amazing achievement to receive such recognition and I am thankful to Hilton Kuwait Resort team members for their ongoing commitment to exceeding guest expectations.” Designed to take full advantage of the sea-facing views, Hilton Kuwait
Resort enjoys direct access to a private 1.75km white sandy beach, where visitors can soak up the sun and unwind; all while enjoying the impeccable service standards of the award-winning Resort. To indulge their senses, guests can move onto The Spa, to enjoy the aqua-medic pool, sauna, steam room, ice room and tropical showers with a range of exotic treatments. Combining extensive leisure amenities with top-class MICE facilities, the Resort provides the perfect setting for gatherings in Kuwait City. From small meetings to large and lavish occasions, the hotel features 11 conference spaces and the exquisite Al Dorra Ballroom, which can host up to 1,250 people.
Marriott opens its doors to ACK students
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n an effort to support the developmental goals of the country, Kuwait Marriott Hotels recently welcomed students from the Australian College of Kuwait (ACK) as interns to develop the local youth in Kuwait by arming the community’s next generation of leaders with extensive knowledge and hands on experience of the hospitality sector. This internship program is part of Marriott’s Spirit-to-Serve initiative, aiming to serve the local community and reach out to the educational sector.
ACK students were trained to gain practical experience, complementing the theories they’ve been taught at university. A two full day orientation program has also been conducted to them, together with the newly hired associates of the hotel, to introduce them to Marriott’s brands and culture. As a result of the recently launched Voyage program, a new global university relations program by Marriott International, Kuwait Marriott Hotels was urged to add more to the educational sector and
influence the youth interested in this significantly growing sector. George Aoun Cluster General Manager of Kuwait Marriott Hotels said: “This internship program will help secure and maintain our need for excellence by building a strong fort of next generation leaders developed on local grounds. As part of our ongoing famous Spirit-to-Serve community initiative, we seize every opportunity to nurture our young adults in Kuwait and enhance their overall personal and professional experience in the hospitality sector.”
Special needs Sports Day SEND US YOUR INSTAGRAM PICS
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YMCA Kuwait Christmas Carol
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MCA Kuwait is conducting its 4th Christmas Carol Celebrations on Thursday 2nd January 2014 at Indian Community School (Senior), Salmiya from 6.45 pm onwards. Along with the presence of heavenly angels in our hearts, various Choir groups in Kuwait will sing glory to the new born King. All are heartily invited. For more information please contact: 97542985, 66321499
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or the second consecutive year, McDonald’s Kuwait and BOCA Juniors football academy of Kuwait held a special needs sports day at the Boca Juniors Football Academy field at the Salmiya Sports Club. In partnership with the Ideal Education School, 280 special needs children and their families took part in a day of fun games and exciting sports activities. The children participated in some friendly competition in a wide range of sport activities, surrounded by family and friends who cheered them on. At the end of the day, every child who took part was
awarded a medal in recognition of their participation. “McDonald’s Kuwait is dedicated to championing a healthy and balanced lifestyle, and sports is of course an integral part of that. With events such as this sports day, we are hoping to encourage the community to make sports and physical activity a permanent part of their lives,” said Adel Fahmy, Marketing Manager at McDonald’s Kuwait. “To demonstrate our commitment to a balanced lifestyle and healthy living, we started out the day by providing the children with a hearty McDonald’s breakfast to fuel their energy for all the long, fun
day ahead”. The sports day comes as part of the activities carried out under the umbrella of the Yellow Alliance, the collaboration between McDonald’s Kuwait and BOCA Juniors Football Academy Kuwait. The alliance, now in its second year, encourages children to adopt a healthy and active lifestyle, and focuses on bringing families together through the shared love of football. “Every child deserves to experience the joy that comes from sports and physical activity. This is a joy that brings families together and communities together. The
sports day was an unforgettable experience for the children, and we look forward to more events of the same in years to come” commented Ruben Lineiro, Managing Partner of Boca Juniors Academy Kuwait. McDonald’s Kuwait continuously supports local youth sports programs, sponsors major sports competitions and focuseson promoting and encouraging an active and balanced lifestyle. McDonald’s has been a proud supporter of the Olympic Movement for the past 40 years and is an official partner of the FIFA World Cup since the 1994 tournament in the United States.
