 To develop his artistic talent he traveled to Germany (Hamburg and Wuppertal) and Barcelona, Spain to get expertise in the field of directing and to hone his talent in the field of directing and cinematography.Apart from being a director, Yacoub managed to acquire another skill, of martial arts.Though it may be taken as a hobby, this "Kung Fu Sanda" as he refers to himself, has won the first bronze medal in the Gulf Kuwaiti official weight of 90 kg.