Comments on: They’re proud to be Kuwaiti

By: Fahad alawwad

Fahad alawwad — Thu, 29 May 2008 16:36:43 +0000

Kafoo 3aalaik ya 7ussaaaaaaaaaaaaaain

By: 1001Nights

1001Nights — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:48:24 +0000

BRAVO 3alaikum oo 3asakum 3al guwaa and I hope it ends up being a great success :D

By: Mai

Mai — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 10:16:01 +0000

Walla 3afya 3laihom!

I do encourage them STRONGLYYYYYYY!
I will be there 100% inshalla!

3asahom 3alla ilqwa!

By: Twixx77

Twixx77 — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 10:40:44 +0000

Define small businesses please? is it like The nail bar or the burger hub or Munch or like the two girls in Taw alalail program alwatan tv who makes gift items? plus why dont you have a list of all the Kuwaities which owns there own business regardless if they joint the P2bk or not , so we can support why do they have to pay and participate let the big companies pay and support them :)

By: Mumbo Jumbo

Mumbo Jumbo — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 07:10:08 +0000

I agree to what Desert Girl said.

What is needed is a focused government backed small business association, and not just a financing package as provided by some private run government funds such as Shareeki and the Industrial Bank. It should provide the following:

-Business concept development workshops to direct young entrepreneurs towards lucrative sectors of the economy as well as development of original ideas and not bad copies of others.

-Business Plan assistance.

-Administrative assistance, this keeps the youth focused on the business and not the paperwork.

-Government procedures assistance. This is by far the most needed as it currently hinders most businesses.

-Government backed financing (which is available, but run by unqualified third parties)

These among many other services is what is currently needed and not some elitist youth organizations such YAL etc.

By: Desert Girl

Desert Girl — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 06:41:12 +0000

Personally, I think any organization trying to assist youth in Kuwait is a great idea; especially if it assists others who want to start their own business here.

There is no small business association to help people through the process (perhaps because larger companies don’t want the competition?).

Like-minded organizations (LOYAC, Jusoor Arabiya, Kuwait Economic Society) should, however, join forces to collaborate/ promote better opportunities for young Kuwaitis; instead of re-inventing the wheel every time someone has a great idea.

By: uturn

uturn — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:56:15 +0000

I think you misunderstood me, the cafe owner is hypothetical. I wanted him/her to stand for any local & young entrepreneur with a brilliant concept or idea.

By: Dhari Al Wazzan

Dhari Al Wazzan — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 05:01:41 +0000

thanks u turn…and would like to know the name of the person with the cafe please, can you email to dhw@p2bk.com thnanks again for the support.

By: uturn

uturn — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:11:48 +0000

kudos to your efforts Dhari, you and your team. I have one comment though regarding the “lush” brand …

We clearly need to support the underdog (the small business) as opposed to the conglomerates with their foreign brand names. Your event could have focused on supporting this one guy/gal who came up with a local concept for a cafe house and is struggling to compete with his international counter part (Starbucks).

Your criteria should not only go for Kuwaiti Nationals, but to Kuwaiti-specific brand creations and local business ideas by young Kuwaitis and expats alike that dare to pit their creations against Big business.

By: M

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 21:04:17 +0000

Mark: you are part of Kuwait.

By: M

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 21:01:23 +0000

Good luck you’re inspiring us

By: Delicately Realistic

Delicately Realistic — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 20:18:15 +0000

Laish tksir ilmiyadeef Allah yhadakom ?
Save the criticism till later.

By: Dhari Al Wazzan

Dhari Al Wazzan — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 18:06:11 +0000

As for names that are internationally recognized such as “lush”, we would be supporting them for one main reason which happens to be that the person starting them fits the criteria of being an entrepreneur.

By: Dhari Al Wazzan

Dhari Al Wazzan — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 17:58:45 +0000

As for Burger Boutique, slider station, and Falafel and co.; they were initially the first to join the forum, however, they had to pull out as a result of shortage in time to design their booth as they happen to be changing their whole corporate identity. But rest assured that the owner Basil Al Salim has sent us his original logos to be placed with his consent.

By: Dhari Al Wazzan

Dhari Al Wazzan — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 17:55:34 +0000

Greatly appreciating all your comments, this whole idea was supported fully by volunteers and its been organized by the volunteers and not by a big company as mentioned. We are trying to do our best to help support the youth, and would like each and everyone of you to show their support by attending the event. Wishing you all the best. God Bless