Hayat Alyaqout
Kuwaiti Freelance Writer
Born on February 25th, 1981.
Personal Website: http://www.hayatt.net
E-mail: 
Education:
• Master’s degree in library and information science (MLIS), College of Social Sciences, Kuwait University, September 2002- June 2004. GPA 3.97.
Field of research interest: knowledge management.
• B.A. in political science (major) and English language and literature (minor), College of Social Sciences, Kuwait University. (September 1998 -June 2002). GPA 3.98, MGPA 4.00
• High School, arts section, Al-Tafawuq Private School (1994-1998).
Achieved the first rank over private schools and the second rank over the state of Kuwait in high school examinations, arts section.
Volunteer Work:
• Head of "Muntaqa Alawj" for Arts and Intellect, July 17th-18th, 2006. (www.nashiei.net/awj)
• Founder and Editor-in-Chief, I-MAG Non-profit Magazine (February 2005 – Current), (wwwi-mag.org)
• Founder and Editor-in-Chief, Nashiri Non-profit E-Publishing House (July 2003 – Current), (www.nashiri.net)
Published Books:
• Author and Photographer of "Man Tha Allathi Qaddada Albayaan", book in Arabic, July 2006. ISBN: 99906-87-62-5.
• Contributor to "Know Thy Prophet" book, edited by Ibrahim Babelli, Published by Aljumuah Magazine for Editing and Publishing, Riyadh, 2006. ISBN: 9960-9406-3-8.
Writing and Publishing Activities:
• Freelance writer and translator, founder and Editor-in-Chief of Nashiri E-publishing House (www.nashiri.net) the first free non-profit electronic library and e-publishing house in the Arab world.
• Founder and editor-in-chief of I-MAG, a free online non-profit quarterly P.D.F magazine. (www.i-mag.org)
• Writer in Al-Itihad Magazine issued by the National Union of Kuwait Students. September 2001 - current.
• Published her articles in numerous newspapers, magazines, and websites amongst which:
• Newspapers and Magazines: Alasharq Alawsat Newpaper (Daily Pan Arab, London), Aleqtisadiyah (Saudi Daily economic), Alqabas Kuwaiti Daily, Al-Siyasah Kuwaiti Daily, Kuwait Times (English daily), Alyaqaza (weekly), Dalal Magazine (monthly), Al-Hadath Magazine (monthly), Al-Jamieyah Magazine, Afaq Campus Newspaper, and The political Flier of the students of political science of Kuwait university.
• Websites: www.nashiri.net, www.i-mag.org www.aysoal.com, www.elaph.com, www.rezgar.com and other websites.
• Her C.V was listed in the Arab Litterateurs Directory: http://www.diwanalarab.com/article.php3?id_article=1077
and in the Arab World Books Directory:
http://www.arabworldbooks.com/authors/hayatt_alyaqout.htm
Seminars, Exhibitions, Participations, and Awards:
• Participated in the “Corporate Social Responsibility” Exhibition with a booth on her book “من ذا الذي قدد البيان: أخطاء وخطايا لغوية مصوّرة”
• Member in the Libraries Day Organising Committee. Libraries Administration – Kuwait University.
• Participated in the Libraries Day Exhibition with a booth for Nashiri E-publishing House. April 24th, 2007.
• Participated in the Symposium on “Information Education in the Arabian Gulf Region: Status And Prospects” organized by the department of library and information science, College of Social Sciences, Kuwait University, March 14th, 2007 in the following:
o Member in the Symposium committee and the public relations.
o Master of Ceremonies of the opening Symposium
o Presented a paper on “Statistical Analysis of LIS Resources in Two Higher Education Institutions of Kuwait”
Participated in the poster exhibit with a poster on the paper I presented in the symposium.
o Rapporateur of the session on “Critical View of the Situation”
• Master of Ceremonies of the celebration of the tenth anniversary of the master's program in library and information science, college of social sciences. October, 10th 2006.
• Member in the committee of the ceremonies of the celebration of the tenth anniversary of the master's program in library and information science, college of social sciences, and part of the documentary film production team.
• Head of "Muntaqa Alawj" team for arts in intellect which held its activities in Kuwait in July 17th and 18th, 2006. (www.nashiri.net/awj)
• Represented Jaber Alahmad Central Library on "Library Day" held by Libraries Administration, Kuwait University. April 31st, 2006.
• Guest in "Balance: The Identity of a Nation" Conference, participating in the discussion on "Media and Youth" March 13th, 2006.
• Gave a course on writing articles for journalism, The Journalistic Club – Kuwait University. March 9th, 2006.
• Co-organised "An evening of Enlightenment" an event to introduce the legacy of prophet Muhammad (PBUH) to English speakers jointly organised by I-MAG Magazine and the Journalistic Club. February 22nd, 2006.
• Sheikh Salem Al-Ali Al-Sabah Internet Contest Award 20005 for www.nashiri.net , November 11th, 2005.
• Lecture on electronic publishing for Dr. Sultan Aldaihany's "Information Skills" students, College of Social Sciences - Kuwait University. October 18th, 2005.
• Ghiras Electro 2 Special Honour Award for www.nashiri.net , June 21st, 2005.
• Honoured by Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahamd Al-Sabah as a holder of honours degree, March 15th, 2005.
• Lecture on electronic publishing for Dr. Sultan Aldaihany's students majoring in Library and Information Science students in the Public Authority of Applied Education and Training (PAAET). March 9th, 2005.
• Delivering the students' speech in the 7th annual celebration of the master degree holders in library and information science, June 8th, 2004.
• Head of Electronic Publishing Committee, and a participant in the Registration Committee and Volunteering Students Committee in the 10th annual conference and exhibition of the Special Libraries Association/ Arabian Gulf Chapter, held between March 30th – April 1st 2004.
• The prize of “The Ideal Woman”. The Coalitional student List. Kuwait March 23rd 2004.
• Presented a seminar on Knowledge Management, Department of library and information science – Kuwait University. December 8th, 2003.
• Presentation of Department of Library and Information Science E-forums (www.nashiri.net/dlis), October 18th, 2003.
• Delivering the student’s speech on behalf of the class of 2001-2002 of Kuwait university graduates, under the auspices of the Kuwaiti Crown Prince Sheikh Sa'ad Al-Abdullah Al-Sabah, June 2003.
• Master of ceremonies of the sixth annual celebration of the program of library and information science, June 2003.
• A member of the organizing committee of the 6th annual celebration of the graduates in library and information science masters. May, June 2003.
• Honoured by the Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah as a holder of honours degree, May 2003.
• Participated in the Holy Quran Contest organized by the national union of Kuwait students, women’s committee, March 2003.
• Consecutive translation (form English to Arabic) of "Mind Management system®, incorporating Quantum Reading®" course presented by Paul Hobbes, in corporation with Al-Rashed Centre. 18-21 January 2003.
• Sheikh Salem Al-Ali Al-Sabah Internet Contest Award , November 2002.
• First Rank in the reading contest, “linarqa” cultural project, the National Union of Kuwait Students. April, 2002.
• First Rank in “Reading Groups Project” on the dialogue of civilisations - organised by the Committee of Woman - National Union of Kuwait Students, March 2002.
• Participating in a simulated game about the Gulf region security, representing the USA. Kuwait University, May 2001
• Presentation and exhibition of globalization and the status of Arabs, Seminar on international relation course, April, 2001.
• Presentation and exhibition on minorities in USA, USA Government course, December 2000.
• The chief of media committee of the political science group PSG -Kuwait University 1998-2000.
• A presentation of “The difference between honoured students in East and in the West”. A part of honoured students’ day under the theme “Khotowat Ala Altareeq” organized by the honoured students unit, the college of administrative sciences, April 1999.
• The best member of the Political Science Group PSG for the year 1999.
• Presentation on Carlos Menem, the president of Argentina under the title “ The Arab who Rules One Quarter of South America”, organised by the political science group, Kuwait University, December, 1998.
• Honoured by the Emir, second rank over the state of Kuwait, arts section. July 1998.
•The fourth rank in the English Language General Information Contest, Representing Altfawoq private school, organised by the administration of private education. May 1996.
Interviews:
• Interview in "That Alishreen" Magazine, August 2006, page 44.
• Interview with "Bareeq Aldanah" Magazine, May 2006, page 96.
• Interview with Alqabas newspaper, April 18th, 2006, page 24.
• Interview with Kuwait TV 2 on the 5th anniversary of the Journalistic Club, April 2006.
• Interview with Kuwait Radio, "Massa Alkhair Ya Kuwait" show regarding "Writing Articles for Journalism" course. March 12th, 2006.
• Interview with Dot Magazine, October 15th, 2005, pages 30-33.
• Interview with Al-Watan Kuwaiti daily newspaper, October 14th, 2005. End of Week Supplement, page 14.
• Interview with Aleqtisadiya Saudi daily newspaper. February 16th, 2005, page 37. (http://www.nashiri.net/imag/EQT_P37_16-02-2005.pdf)
• Interviewed in a report on “Kuwaiti Women in Journalism” published via Elaph e-newspaper (http://www.elaph.com/elaphweb/Politics/2004/12/26223.htm)
• Interview with the Bulletin of the College of Graduate Studies, issue 9, September 2004, page 25-26.
• Interview with “Jasad Althaqafah” forum members, August 2004. (http://fm.jsad.net/showthread.php?t=34392)
• Interview in Dot Magazine, Summer 2004, pages 16-17. (http://www.nashiri.net/nashiri_images/dot_magazine.jpg)
• Guest in “Compunet World” T.V. show, State of Kuwait Satellite Channel. March 18th, 2004.
• Report in Internet Guide Magazine, Issue 64, January 2004, page 10.
• Report in Alhaqaeq (Pan Arab monthly newspaper, London) about Nashiri, October, 2003.
• Report on DW Radio (Deutsche Welle) German Radio, Arabic Section about Nashiri E-Publishing house. September 2003.
• Several Interviews with Kuwaiti newspaper as honoured student of the class of 2001-2002, Kuwait University, May 2003.
• Participation in “Altahadiyat” radio program, the state of Kuwait radio on crisis management ( January 7th and 11th, 2003) change management ( January, 21st 2003), globalisation (February 8th, 2003), and management ( 23rd February 2003)
• Interview with Al-Riyadh Newspaper on topic of translation, May 2003.
• Interview with Alnour Aljadeed Newspaper , Alegria, March 2003.
• Interview with Alqabas newspaper about Hayatt.Net and The Truth in Focus websites, 2002.
• Interview with Afaq (Campus Newspaper), May 2002.
• Report in “Online Magazine" about Hayatt.Net website, February 2002.
• Interview in Asharq Alawsat newspaper (daily pan-Arab) on Hayatt.Net Website, 2000.
• News article in Asharq Alawsat newspaper on ToysMania web store, 2000.
• Participation in “Ma Alsanousi” talk show, an episode on education in Kuwait, 1998.
• “Bidayat Mushoir”, TV interviews with honoured students of high school, Kuwait Satellite Channel, June 1998.
Software and Programming Languages:
• Windows
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Publisher, Powerpoint)
• Microsoft Front Page
• Microsoft Access Database Design
• HTML
• FTP
• Adobe PhotoShop
• Macromedia Flash
• A+ computer maintenance
• SQL (Structured Query language)
• Desktop Publishing (Adobe PageMaker and Adobe InDesign)
Websites Designed:
• Hayat Alyaqout Virtual Interactive Polity including the Virtual Parliament: A personal website, 1999. www.hayatt.net
• Toys Mania: An E-store on the web specializing in selling toys. (2000-2002) Archive of the site available at www.toysmania.hayatt.net
• The Truth in Focus - A bilingual site that deals with the Arab-Israeli conflict fair-mindedly (2002) www.trif.hayatt.net
• Nashiri - An Arabic electronic library and publishing house that offers free e-books, articles, and researches (2003) www.nashiri.net
• DLIS E-forums; electronic forums of the department of Library and information science – Kuwait University, (2003) http://nashiri.net/dlis
• Nashiri Design: Web design service s), http://design.nashiri.net
• I-MAG, a free online non-profit quarterly PDF magazine (2004), www.i-mag.org
• Several E-leaning sites as a part of university study courses.
Languages:
• Languages:
- Arabic, excellent.
- English, excellent.
- French, fair.
• Arabic to English written and oral translation and vice versa.
• Computer-based TOEFL test grade 277 out of 300. Essay grade 6 out of 6.
