KUWAIT CITY, June 13: When thenext long-awaited instalment of theground-breaking Jurassic Park series,Jurassic World, arrives in theatres thissummer, an entire fleet of Mercedes-Benz vehicles will share the spotlight.Alongside the iconic G-Class, theUnimog, Sprinter models and all-newGLE Coupe will play leading roles inthe epic action-adventure.

From now until the release of themovie Mercedes-Benz Kuwait’sInstagram account will feature dailyquestions about the movie andMercedes-Benz models featured.

“The M-Class made its debut inthe first Jurassic Park film 18 yearsago, and we are excited for the newGLE Coupe to do the same in the lat-est blockbuster,” said MichaelRuehle, CEO, Abdul RahmanAlbisher & Zaid Alkazemi Co. “We

want our loyal fans to join in theexcitement and be able to appreciatethe power and versatility ofMercedes-Benz vehicles on the bigscreen.”

The Mercedes-Benz GLE 450AMG Coupe makes its film debut asthe official car of Jurassic Worldoperations manager Claire, played byBryce Dallas Howard. When Clairemust confront a crisis well beyondwhat she can handle alone, she takesthe new Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe— showcasing its off-road capabili-ties — and joins behavioralresearcher Owen (Chris Pratt) on amission in the lush jungle of IslaNublar.

Also featured in the film, the patri-arch of all Mercedes-Benz SUVs, theG-Class, is piloted by Owen, whilethe Unimog is cast as a dinosaur

ambulance, and a G 63 AMG 6x6 andvarious Sprinter models also appearthroughout.

“The fleet of Mercedes Benz vehi-cles fit perfectly into Jurassic World.They are classy, and sophisticated —exactly what would exist in a moderninternational theme park”, says pro-ducer Frank Marshall.

The G-Class model is designed toadjust to the extremes of the road;whether cruising the desert or tack-ling ragged terrain. Climb, wade,scramble, plough, and drift — the G-Class excels in everything needed toescape the dinosaurs. Permanent four-wheel drive with 4ETS also providesoptimum traction for all wheels,enhancing handling and stability.Joining the adventure alongside theG-Class is the G 63 AMG model; thelargest and most extreme road legal

SUV production from Mercedes’ roadcar operations. The colossal double-cab pickup is the perfect design todrift around the jungle of Isla Nublar.

Movie fans can discover moreabout the film and the featuredMercedes-Benz vehicles on a specialJurassic World microsite (www.mer-cedes-benz.com/jurassicworld) thatwill show exclusive behind-the-scenes material and a selection ofadditional images of the set, whichexplain how the film was created andthe roles of the Mercedes-Benz vehi-cles. Exclusive content will bereleased for fans on Mercedes-Benzsocial media platforms (Making-Of:http://mb4.me/Jurassic-World_MO).

The Mercedes-AMG GLE 63Coupe will be available in Kuwaitfrom A.R. Albisher & Z. AlkazemiCo. from September 2015 onwards.

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KUWAIT CITY, June 13: BahrainExchange Company WLL (BEC), one ofKuwait’s leading worldwide money trans-fer and foreign exchange companies, hasannounced the launch of its latest cam-paign Win 10 SUVs in 10 weeks. Startingfrom the 14th June and running until the22nd August 2015, every customer thatmakes a transaction at any BEC branchwill be automatically entered into the cam-paign with a chance to drive away in oneof 10 Chery Tiggo SUVs every week for10 weeks.

The Win 10 SUVs in 10 Weeks initiativewas developed to reward BEC’s loyal cus-tomers with a chance to win a Chery Tiggo.Customers wishing to enter the campaignmust make a money transfer or foreignexchange transaction at one of BEC’s XXbranches or make an online money transferthrough www.beconline.com.kw.

Mathews Varghese, General Manager ofBEC commented on the campaign, “This isa great opportunity for our customers towin a fantastic prize and a way for us to say‘thank you’ for their continued support inmaking us one of the most trusted and lead-ing money transfer and foreign currencycompanies in Kuwait. We wish all our cus-

tomers the best of luck in the campaign andlook forward to presenting the lucky win-ners with their prizes in every week.”

Chery General Manager Arshad Mirzaand Brand Manager Rexczy Williams werealso present during the promotion launchceremony.

BEC currently has over 35 branchesacross Kuwait and specializes in sendingmoney around the globe safely and quicklyto over 44,000 locations in 30 countriesthrough its own money transfer product -EzRemit. Its global reach is extended toover 200 countries through its partnershipwith MoneyGram an international remit-tance company.

BFC Group Holdings (BFC Group / TheGroup) is the holding company for BahrainFinancing Company (BFC), Bahrain,Bahrain Exchange Company (BEC),Kuwait, BFC Exchange Limited (formerlyEzRemit Limited), United Kingdom, BFCForex & Financial Services PVT Ltd (BFCForex), India and BFC Exchange MalaysiaSdn.Bhd. (BFC Exchange), Malaysia. TheGroup specializes in sending and receivingmoney securely and efficiently across theglobe and offers foreign currency exchangesolutions at the best available rates.

KUWAIT CITY, June 13: Millennium &Copthorne Hotels, Middle East and Africa(MEA) has successfully openedMillennium Hotel & Convention CentreKuwait, with Area General Manager DaniSaleh overseeing the launch. In his role,Saleh is responsible for running all opera-tional matters for the hotel brand acrossthe Kuwait market, which also includes theAl Jahra Copthorne Hotel & Resort.

Combining focused leadership with apassion for excellence and an understand-ing of the local market, he will play a keyrole in ensuring Millennium Hotel &Convention Centre Kuwait makes animpact on Kuwait’s growing MICE marketas well as attracting corporate and leisuretravellers. Located in the Salmiya districtof Kuwait, the 295 room five-star hotel ishome to one of the largest convention cen-tres in the country, and is capable of host-ing major national and international con-ferences, trade shows, events and wed-dings.

Saleh has 17 years of managementexperience, as well as specific hospitality-industry expertise related to multi-nationalbrands. He began his career in 1997 at theSheraton Hotel Kuwait where he was

based for almost 10 years. Following this,Saleh moved to Radisson Blu Bahrain in2006 as the Director of Rooms andRevenue where he was based for 2 years.

Saleh then joined the Millennium andCopthorne Hotels brand as GeneralManager at Al Jahra Copthorne Hotel &Resort where he was based for five con-secutive years. During this time, Salehplayed a key role in strengthening the mar-ket position of the property and the hotelwas awarded the Triumph of ServiceLeaders Golden Award for the “Best 4 StarLeisure Hotel in Middle East and NorthAfrica 2014” during the 10th AnnualMiddle East and North Africa TravelAwards. Saleh was also awarded “BestGeneral Manager of the Year” at theMillennium and Copthorne Hotel awardsin 2013.

Mr Saleh comments; “I’m delighted tobe heading up the opening of MillenniumHotel & Convention Centre Kuwait and Iam confident that the hotel will make asignificant mark on Kuwait’s hospitalityoffering. This is an exciting time forMillennium & Copthorne as it expandsand I’m honoured to be part of this jour-ney.” Waleed Al-Khashti receiving the award.

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Stay food conscious andavoid waste this Ramadan

1.3b tons of food wasted every year: UN

KUWAIT CITY, June 13: The Holy monthof Ramadan is a time when Muslims allover the world come together in prayer,and it is also a time of reflection for every-one. But are we reflecting on the amountof food we make and store, and do we givethought to the food that we waste or theenergy that we use?

According to figures by the Food andAgriculture Organization of the UnitedNations (FAO), roughly one-third of foodproduced for human consumption is lost orwasted globally, which amounts to about1.3 billion tons per year, and Ramadanmay add to this, with people cooking evenmore than usual. To put this in perspective,local retailers anticipate a 10 to 15 percentincrease in sales during the period ofRamadan and through Eid. In fact it is esti-mated that nearly 3.27 million tons of foodproduced and imported in the UAE andworth more than US $3.54 billion (AED13 billion) are wasted every year.However, with just a few lifestyle changes,people can not only cut costs and reducefood wastage but also set an example forothers this Ramadan.

Buy in bulk and eat it too: Shopping inbulk becomes part of the routine this timeof year. But it can maximize your refriger-ator’s performance and cut down on foodwastage. The emptier your refrigerator, themore warm air will enter it, and the moreenergy it will use. Keeping the fridge fullystocked and the door closed optimizescooling, which improves your refrigera-tor’s efficiency. Cooking larger meals andsaving the leftovers will also cut down onthe time that you spend cooking. The sav-ings made with less cooking results infewer greenhouse emissions and reducesenergy consumption.

Make new habits: Maintaining a sort ofrefrigerator etiquette can save an averagehousehold considerable time and money.For maximum energy efficiency and foodsafety, set the refrigerator to 4∞C, and thefreezer to 0∞C. And cleaning the interiorsstretches out optimum performance forsummers to come.

Shop smart: Technology has advancedfar enough for a refrigerator to send you areminder on your smartphone when youare running low on supplies or even order

it by itself. This adds convenience to yourlife, but less obvious advances add qualityand ease. The Samsung Food ShowcaseRefrigerator features the Showcase MetalCooling, which returns the fridge to opti-mal temperatures within one minute after adoor is opened and closed — up to 38 per-cent faster than a conventional refrigerator.At the same time, the Deodorizing Filterpromotes better air circulation to power-fully deodorize the refrigerator from thetop-down.

At the core of the refrigerator’s design isthe exclusive Digital Inverter Technology;an innovative solution that controls itscompressor speed and ensures that cool airis generated only when required. WithDigital Inverter Technology, the FoodShowcase Refrigerator uses less energythan conventional refrigerators , and theshowcase system offers up to 20 percentmore space than a conventional two-doorfridge.

The Samsung Food ShowcaseRefrigerator is available from all majorretailers across the UAE priced at AED11,999.

With the right technology in your homeand a few tweaks to your daily habits, youcan enjoy Eid knowing that you havereduced food wastage and energy use, too.

Samsung refrigerator

Zain awarded Golden Shield forExcellence by ‘AOSR’ in DubaiKUWAIT CITY, June 13: Zain, the leadingtelecommunications company in Kuwait,announced that it was awarded with the‘Golden Shield for Excellence inEnvironmental Sustainability’ which wasbestowed by the Arab Organization forSocial Responsibility (AOSR). The award,which attests Zain’s efforts in carrying ini-tiatives that improve sustainable environ-mental development, was announced dur-ing a ceremony held in Dubai.

The accolade recognizes Zain’s effortsin launching a series of initiatives and pro-grams conducted throughout the year,which had a deep impact among the com-munity it operates in, especially throughthe contributions made towards particularinstitutions and entities in the community.Zain further explained that the award wasgranted to institutions that demonstrated astrong commitment to corporate socialresponsibility and sustainable develop-ment, co-existing with a set of principlesand standards that companies abide by.

The company further indicated that theaward was also devoted to the role of thecompanies that seek to establish a commit-ted entity of true partnership standards,while providing an adequate level ofachieving social and environmental devel-opment.

It is worth mentioning that Zain hasalways adopted a transparent approach inachieving social commitments, an approachthat underlines the importance of the humanspirit even while conducting business,which is the principle that guides Zain’scorporate social responsibility strategy.

Commenting on the award, Waleed AlKhashti, Zain’s CorporateCommunications and Relations Directorsaid: “Being recognized by a well-reputed

Arab entity certainly encourages us tomove forward in crafting more programsthat aim at enriching the environment welive in. At Zain, we have a firm belief thatthe success of any commercial companystems primarily from its social commit-ment to the communities they serve.”

“Our commitment to positively influ-encing society and the environment we livein is what drives our corporate socialresponsibility activities. We believe that asustainable future is a bright one, and inline with this objective, we look to remainfocused on developments in these areas.”Added Al Khashti

Al Khashti further stated that the initia-tives and social projects executed by thecompany mirrors its commitment toachieving higher levels of transparency andaccountability to the society as well as itspartners, adding that Zain will seize anyopportunity to renew its commitment to themost effective social issues.

During the last period, Zain launchedand conducted a series of initiatives andprograms ranging from the REUSE initia-tive in partnership with en.v which benefit-ed more than 8000 individuals. The compa-ny also introduced an environmental cam-paign entitled ‘A Greener World is aWonderful World’ and was set to see Zain’sinternal divisions practice green methods.

Moreover, Zain has undertaken numer-ous modifications at its branches, includingthe introduction of reusable, biodegradablebags for customers to take home in order toreduce reliance on plastic bags. The com-pany also extended its utmost environmen-tal concern towards the technologicalaspect by reducing the use of unwantedprinted paper and replacing it by electronicusage.

GLE Coupe makes film debut in Jurassic World

Mercedes-Benz to face off with dinosaurs in epic adventure

Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 AMG Coupe

KUWAIT CITY, June 13: OSN andWestern Union are the proud sponsorsof the 117th Philippine IndependenceDay Celebration organized by FilipinoCommunity Organizations in Kuwait,under the auspices of PhilippineEmbassy and Philippine Overseas LaborOffice (POLO). The event was held atQadsia Sports Club, Hawalli, Kuwaitlast June 12. It was a whole day of fun,laughter and excitement. Together withthe roster of sponsors are XTRA, LBC,KBE Exchange, Bubble Mix, TutisTraining, Social Security System,MediaCom, Tia Maria Restaurant andPOLO OWWA who also participated inthe event. Present during the celebrationare Raul Dado, Consul General ofPhilippine Embassy (Kuwait) and Atty.Cesar Chavez, Labor Attache,Philippine Overseas Labor Office(Kuwait), who gave their warm mes-sages and Vice Consul Jabbar Addiong.The event was commenced with paradeof colors, singing the national anthem ofthe Philippines and Kuwait, spiels fromFilCom leaders, boodle fight and vari-ous activities. The venue was covered

with noise when Vince Hizon and NicBelasco arrived as their guest celebritiesto join the celebration. Hizon andBelasco are the two superstars ofPhilippine Basketball Association(PBA) from then and until now. Thecrowd are cheering and yelling and get-ting louder and louder as Vince Hizonand Nic Belasco joined the three onthree basketball game exhibition. Takingpictures and selfies and to meet thesebasketball superstars is truly an amazingand wonderful experience to our fellowkababayans.

One of the much awaited highlightsof the event is the search for Lakambini2015 (Ms. FilCom Independence 2015),which gathers seventeen young and tal-ented Filipinas from different organiza-tions to vie for the title. The candidatesshowcased their confidence, beauty, tal-ent and wit. The audiences are cheeringfor their bets but at the end of the pag-eant, the representative of True andReformed Overseas Pilipino Association(TROPA) bagged the title Lakambini ngFilcom 2015. Happens also in the eventis the Shootout Competition; cooking

competition; freebies and giveawaysfrom the sponsors; photo-frame selfiecontest and photo-booth initiated byOSN and Action TV International; and alot more.

The list of Filipino CommunityOrganizations who participated in theevent as follows: Initiative for Progressand Self Reliance Group, Inc.;Reformed and United GuardiansBrotherhood International Inc. KuwaitLegion; Calm Religious Active StrongYouth; Delta Squad GuardiansCrimebuster International; Pinoy DigitalPhotographers in Kuwait; FilipinoHeroes Kuwait Amazons; PhilippineCombat Guardians Elite BrotherhoodInternational Inc.; True and ReformedOverseas Pilipino Association; IlonggoInternational Association; GuardiansBrotherhood Inc; Club Ilonggo inKuwait; Confederation of IlocanoAssociation; Certified IlonggoAssociation; Delta Squad GuardiansCrimebuster Worldwide; Confederationof GBI-TBBG Chapters Worldwide;Alpha Phi Omega Kuwait AlumniAssociation; Filipino Bloggers in

Kuwait; Amir Legionnaires DemolayAlumni Chapter; Teacher SpecialistOrganizations; Tiger-Fbii KuwaitLegion; Pinoy Catholics in Kuwait;Pinoy Talents Q8; Filipino PracticalShooting Club; Tactful IdealisticGuardians for Exemplary ReformFraternal Brotherhood International Inc;Alpha Kappa Rho; Philippine GuardiansBrotherhood Inc.; Alpha Phi Omega;Philippine Catsclaw Martial ArtsAssociation; Triskelion InternationalState of Kuwait; Macamix Martial ArtsClub; Cordillera Organizations inKuwait; Guardians RepublicanInternational; International Federationof Samahang Ilocano; SamahangIlocano Global Alumni Council;Confederation of Ilocano AssociationInternational Fraternity; Confederationof Ilocano Association InternationalSorority; OFW Movement for Peace,Justice and Progress; Pinoy AmbulanceNurses in Kuwait; Pinoy NursesAssociation in Kuwait; Global Ilocano;Kapampangan keng Kuwait; Bisdak;Pinoy Zumba Lovers and the GymTeam Zumba Performers.