1. ARAB TIMES, MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 2013
LOCAL 5
Kuwaiti project picked
Intercultural Innovation Award
KUWAIT CITY, Jan 13, (KUNA): sored by the United Nations, is a pride to
The Awareness Center for the Kuwait and to the center,” Al-Adsani said.
Despite the massive growth in information
Development of Arab-Western rela- and communication technology, individuals
tions announced nominating around the world no longer communicate with
Kuwait’s project ‘The World in each other and many of them have lost the
Conversation’ for the Intercultural desire to participate in direct contact with oth-
ers, the director added.
Innovation Award of 2013, spon- He added “many people build perceptions
sored by BMW Group in coopera- about the world on a shaky foundation of
tion with the UN, among 550 other assumptions and prejudices as the project has
projects from 29 countries. sought to correct them through dialogue based
The center’s Director, Dr Ibrahim Al- on mutual understanding and the desire to par-
Adsani told KUNA on Sunday that this ticipate.” The project is a weekly dialogue held
between Kuwaiti undergraduates and American
global event to be held in Vienna next students in the United States to constructively
month will attract major humanitarian and discuss cultural similarities and differences.
cultural institutions dedicated to enhancing By this program, the center is seeking to
dialogue among civilizations to instill the search for the truth through constructive dialogue
values of understanding and peaceful coex- based on mutual respect to change misconcep-
istence between the nations and peoples. tions and presumptions, the director said, adding
“Nominating the World in Dialogue project that he was noticing significant changes that
for this international award, which is co-spon- have been invested into positive action.
An Swinnen (seated second from left), and Hind Al-Nahed, owner of Socialobby (seated second from right), pose for a photograph with members of the
BBF Businesswomen.
BBF Businesswomen Sector Group holds 2nd meeting
Ahmadi gov
congratulates Al-Nahed sheds light on social media
new AJU chief By Paul Francis X. Fernandes has 45 members from all business She added, (Self) nominations are
KUWAIT CITY, Jan 13, Arab Times Staff backgrounds and sectors. The group welcome until Jan 16, 2013 for this
(KUNA): Al-Ahmadi provides a safe environment where Oscar-style Gala Dinner.
Governor Sheikh Dr KUWAIT CITY, Jan 13: The British business and professional women can The evening celebrates British
Ibrahim Al-Duaij Al-Sabah Business Forum Businesswomen network, generate business opportu- business achievement in Kuwait dur-
congratulated on Sunday the Sector Group recently held their sec- nities, exchange ideas and experi- ing 2012. The awards will be pre-
newly elected chairman of ond meeting. An Swinnen, BBF ences, learn new skills, host women sented by the Lord Mayor of the City
the Arab Journalists Union Board Member and owner of the speakers and find out what is hap- of London Alderman Roger Gifford.
(AJU) Ahmad Behbehani, British training company BECS, pening in Kuwait and the rest of the Alderman Gifford — 685th Lord
also the chairman of the chaired the meeting at the Crowne world regarding business practice Mayor of the City of London who
Kuwaiti Journalists Plaza Hotel, which once again hosted and opportunities. serves as the global ambassador for
Association (KJA). this business networking event. UK-based financial and business
Al-Ahmadi governor sent Provide
Hind Al-Nahed, owner of services.
a cable of congratulations to Socialobby gave a presentation on BBF businesswomen also provide He is a Liveryman of the
Behbehani, wishing him mutual support and celebrate mem- Worshipful Company of Musicians
success in his mission. social media and how it is used by
women in the Middle East. She also bers’ successes during their monthly and the Worshipful Company of
He said this nomination is meetings.
a vote of confidence in discussed the future trends of social International Bankers; sponsoring
media in business and the opportuni- The next meeting will be at 7 pm, Alderman for the Guild of Public
Kuwaiti capabilities and is Tuesday, Feb 5, 2013. The BBF
cause for much pride, pray- ties it can provide for the BBF busi- Relations Practitioners, and a mem-
ing The Almighty bless all nesswomen members. Businesswomen sector group wel- ber of the WC Cordwainers and
to serve Kuwait under the comes businesswomen of all sectors, Security Professionals.
Protect ages and backgrounds. If anyone is interested in joining
wise leadership of the Amir
Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al- She also spoke about the legal An Swinnen asked for nominations please contact An Swinnen, the BBF
Jaber Al-Sabah and the implications of social media and how for the British Business Forum Businesswomen Convener at
Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf one can protect from lawsuits and Excellence Awards that will be held an.swinnen@bbfkuwait.com or join
Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al- shed light on spam. on Feb 17, 2013 at the Holiday Inn our Linkedin group ‘BBF
Sabah. The BBF Businesswomen group Salmiya. Businesswomen Kuwait’.