Chairman and Managing Director of the Scientific Center, Mijbil Almutawa, announced the launch of the film “Arabia 3D” on the giant IMAX screen in the Scientific Center from Thursday, June 24. Mr. Almutawa added that this film is the first 3D film to be filmed in the region. The film “ARABIA 3D” is based on the book “The Kingdom”, written by the British author Robert Lacey, which was released in 1981 and enjoyed a very popular following, having been translated into several languages includ­ing French, Italian, Spanish, and Japanese. The book details the emergence of Saudi Arabia. The events of September 11, 2001 played a major role in working to produce this film as a result of a misunderstanding of the Islamic religion and the customs and traditions of the Gulf population.

The film shows the impact left by the Muslim scholars in history, during the golden age of Islam, as well as customs and traditions of the inhabitants of the Arabian Peninsula and the impact that these habits make on the present. The film discusses the efforts made for opening up the educational revolution and production to keep the pace with global developments in this area.

ARABIA 3D combines footage captured by cameras for 3D, with impressive computer graphics that have been designed specifically for this film. This met with applause from all audiences in IMAX Theaters in the United States and London and received special attention by international dignitar­ies, including Prince Charles, Prince of Wales.

Visitors to the Scientific Center can book their tickets to see “ARABIA 3D” or any other attraction via Scientific Center’s internet site www.tsck.org.kw or to call 1 848 888. IMAX will only be showing “ARABIA 3D” until the third of July, and then the film will be merged with the rest of the films that are currently showing.

In the presence of His Excellency the Minister of Education and  His Excellency Minister of Higher Education. D. Modi Abdul Aziz Hamoud, opened the Scientific Center, “Tyrannosaurus Sue gallery” in the hall of exploration.

Includes the exhibition, which is located on an area of more than 418 square meters, three-dimensional replica of a life-size dinosaur “T – Rex” with a length of 13 meters and a height of 3.5 meters. The show also includes a series of interactive exhibits on the characteristics of dinosaurs, where the visitor can through the vision through the eyes of Tiranasors dinosaur Rex (T – Rex) or other characteristics Khacp smell and jaw movement during eating and movement of limbs.

This dinosaur was discovered in the northern United States in the summer of 1990. The Field Museum in Chicago purchased the amount of 8.4 million U.S. dollars to maintain it for future generations, being the only skeleton that was found fully 90% (the structures that were found by not more than 60%). A team from the museum for more than thirty thousand hours for the manufacture of 250 pieces of bones and teeth are identical to the original.

This exhibition has toured more than 40 cities in the United States and Central America, Japan and some East Asian countries.

The exhibition includes a site for the exploration for Children to dig in the sand, and look for dinosaur bones. It is worth mentioning that these exhibits will remain in the Hall of exploration until the thirtieth of October 2010, will be sent to the Centre for further scientific and receive a new set of mobile and interactive exhibits that will be ready for visitors to Science Center in Eid Al Adha.

This is the interactive exhibits is the second in a series of exhibits which will be mobile by bringing scientific center for the Discovery and continue for six months. These will ensure that the new policy of the Centre for Scientific Dear visitors a chance to see a new interactive exhibit at Discovery Place every six months.

Gallery Dinosaur “Sue” was under the patronage from Zain Telecom, which is one of the largest communications companies in the world, which saw in this exhibition to enhance its social prominent in the state of Kuwait.

The Scientific Center will be celebrating its 10th Anniversary on April 17, 2010. To honor this very special day, celebrations will be held on Friday, April 16th at 4pm.

There will be workshops by Discovery Place and face-painting and magicians for the kids courtesy of Burger King.

The main events will begin at 6:30pm with a speech by Chairman & MD Mr. Mijbil Almutawa and hosted by Entertainer Shaaban Abbas.

A documentary showcasing The Scientific Center’s first 10 years will be introduced to the public followed by an interactive video show.

Miami 2 will rock the Central Court and a traditional Kuwaiti dance troupe, Al-Jinadriya, will perform.

The grand finale of the night will be marked by a spectacular fireworks display.

The Scientific Center opens at 2pm on Friday.

To enter the Scientific Center on April 16, purchase a ticket to any 1 of the attractions: IMAX, Aquarium or Discovery Place.

As this is a huge celebration, only ticket holders will be allowed entry.

For more information, please visit the website at www.tsck.org.kw or call 1 848 888.

In commemoration of the Prophet Mohammed’s (PBUH) birthday and the occasion of the National and Liberation Day, The Scientific Center Kuwait is offering discounts of up to 50% on individual attraction tickets as well as the combo tickets for all visitors from February 25th to March 1st. The first day of celebrations will also mark the beginning of our ‘Name the Penguins’ contest. Visit the 8 African penguins in the Aquarium, choose names and enter the contest using the interactive screens! 8 winners will win a Samsung laptop and a $300 (cashU) card. The African penguins are officially sponsored by ExxonMobil, while contest prizes are provided by Andalus Trading Company and Cameo Computer Services. The ‘Name the Penguins’ contest runs from February 25th to April 1st. Winners will be announced on April 16th, during The Scientific Center’s 10th anniversary celebration. Chairman and Managing Director, Mr. Mijbil Almutawa and the staff at The Scientific Center would like to take this opportunity to extend their congratulations to the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, and to all of Kuwait on these joyous occasions.
The Aquarium and Discovery Place hours have been extended until 11:00pm from February 24th -February 28th, and will also be open at 9 a.m on Friday the 26th of February. For more information call 1 848 888

The Scientific Center of Kuwait is pleased to announce the launch of the Aquarium Interactive System today, 14th December, 2009. Mr. Mijbil Almutawa, the Chairman & Managing Director, expressed his pride in being the first Aquarium in the world to install such a system. He also congratulated the TSCK Team for the successful launch of this project that involved 9 months of hard work and dedication. THE AQUARIUM INTERACTIVE SYSTEM is an effort to provide relevant information to the visitors through 42 interactive touch-screens. Large interactive 46” screens are placed at prime locations, while smaller 26” interactive screens are placed in front of each exhibit. All the screens operate at the touch of your fingertip and provide relevant information about the exhibit such as: animal facts, what they eat, how they live etc. Videos and pictures are used to support the information. Some screens also have KIDS section that aims to provide relevant knowledge through interesting games and activities. The visitors have the option to select the language of their choice, either Arabic or English. The screens are an added value that enriches the visitors’ tour of the Aquarium with no extra costs, simply by purchasing a ticket not only to walk through but now to interact as well within this attraction, for only KD 3 per adult and KD 2 per child.

For more information call 1848 888 or visit us on www.tsck.org.kw

Arkansas student Kris Allen won the eighth season of American Idol on Wednesday, dealing an unexpected defeat to singing rival Adam Lambert on the most popular U.S. television show. Allen, 23, who won over audiences with his all?American good looks and by putting his personal spin on popular tunes, appeared shocked as Lambert, a 27?year?old musical theater actor, embraced him after host Ryan Seacrest”s announcement.
“It feels good, but Adam deserves this,” Allen said. “I don”t even know what to feel right now, this is crazy.” A record high of nearly 100 million votes were cast in the finale. The Idol win guarantees Allen a recording contract. A college student and devout Christian from Arkansas, Allen was the more clean?cut of the two finalists. He often performed with his acoustic guitar, winning praise for rearranging well?known tunes, among them Michael Jackson”s Remember the Time and Bill Withers” Ain”t No Sunshine.
As recently as last week, Allen was considered a long shot heading into the battle for the top two Idol spots, but he wowed the show”s judges with his rendition of Kanye West”s Heartless, ousting early favorite Danny Gokey. Even hours after winning, Allen appeared stunned. “I felt shocked almost every week that I made it,” he told reporters. “To be the American Idol, I”m completely shocked.” Widely considered the frontrunner since early in the season, Lambert dazzled audiences and the show”s celebrity judges with his off?the?charts vocal range and dramatic flair.
With his falsetto singing style, black nail polish and daring wardrobe, Lambert earned the nickname “Glambert.” Entertainment Weekly magazine even dubbed him “The most exciting American Idol contestant in years.” Backstage, Lambert appeared unfazed by the loss. “For me it”s not really about what happened tonight, it”s about tomorrow,” he said.
Dark Horse
The low?key Allen was often called a dark horse in the competition. On Tuesday night”s final performance show, Idol judge Simon Cowell admitted that he had doubted whether Allen actually belonged in the finale. “When your name was announced last week I wasn”t sure whether America had made the right choice,” Cowell told Allen early in the show. “But I absolutely take all that back now.” Later in the night, Cowell appeared to all but anoint Lambert the winner, calling him a “worldwide star.”
Highlights of Wednesday”s star?studded finale included a joint performance between Lambert, Allen and surviving members of the rock band Queen. Also, Judge Kara DioGuardi ripped off her dress to reveal a bikini in the middle of a singing duel with a former contestant famous for wearing a two?piece.
American Idol began as a cheesy summer talent show in 2002. It then morphed into a cultural phenomenon attracting millions of viewers a week to News Corp”s Fox network. Ratings have sagged about 7 percent this season, but it remains the nation”s top?rated TV show with some 26 million viewers. American Idol has produced true music stars from among its winners and losers, including Grammy winners Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson and Jennifer Hudson, who also has won an Oscar.

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