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Greetings Saleh was born on Friday September 21, 2012 in Buffalo, New York to Waleed and Hiba Janem. Saleh is the first child to his parents, who are very happy and thankful to Almighty Allah and ask Him for His blessings. Saleh’s grandparents are very proud and cannot wait until they hold and play with the little grandchild. Write to us SEND US YOUR INSTAGRAM PICS What’s more fun than clicking a beautiful picture? Sharing it with others! This summer, let other people see the way you see Kuwait - through your lens. Friday Times will feature snapshots of Kuwait through Instagram feeds. If you want to share your Instagram photos, email us at instagram@kuwaittimes.net Avery happy birthday to Rupsh Naidu who celebrates his birthday today. Best wishes for a bright future and good health comes from parents Santaram Naidu Polineni and Lata, aunties Rajeswari and Vasudha, uncle C Mallikarjuna Naidu, brother Hemanth, sister Vathsalya and grand parents Polineni Subbarayudu Naidu, Leelavati. American Women’s League of Kuwait to hold drop-in breakfast Those willing to join AWL for our annual Sign-Up Breakfast can attend the organization’s drop-in breakfast on Saturday, 29th of September 2012, at The One Restaurant, Marina Mall, 9:30 am until noon. Come meet friends and sign up with AWL to participate in upcoming activities and events. Invite your friends along for the morning. Winter 2012 AMIE examination The AMIE Winter 2012 examinations will be held between Dec 01-07, 2012 as follows: Section A (Diploma) - December 1-4, 2012 Section A (Non-Diploma) - December 1-7, 2012 Section B - December 1-7, 2012 The last date for submission of examination application forms are given hereunder: Candidates not appeared at Summer 2012 Exam: Aug 21 - Sept 21, 2012 Candidates appeared at Summer 2012 Exam: Sept 21 - Oct 19, 2012. Candidates who intend to appear for the Winter 2012 examination must apply directly to Kolkata by filling the prescribed application form along with requisite amount of demand draft in favour of The Institution of Engineers (India), payable at Kolkata. Send to What’s On upcoming events, birthdays or celebrations by email: local@kuwaittimes.net Fax: 24835619 / 20 30 WHAT’S ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2012 Bring authentic Sichuan cuisine to The Regency! China’s culinary masters As part of the relentless quest for gastronomic excellence The Regency Hotel is proud to present a culinary premiËre at its elegant Silk Road restaurant which will bring three Master Chefs from Beijing to Kuwait for just four days from 27th to 30th September. ‘China’s Culinary Masters’ is an event which coincides with China’s annual National Day celebrations held on October 1st. Master Chefs Peng Zifu, Liu Xuefeng and Wang Zaozhu will be coming to Kuwait for the first time. These men are the culinary Èlite of China having recreated classic Chinese specialties for royalty, Heads of State and world leaders from around the world. Amongst those who have tasted their dishes include President of Russia, Vladimir Putin; the President of South Africa, Jacob G. Zuma; France’s ex-President Jacques Chirac; ex-US President George Bush (Snr) and of course an endless list of celebrities and dignitaries from China. In this, their first trip to Kuwait, W ith they will work with Executive Chef Austen Reid, and Executive Sous Chef, Anuraj Nair to demonstrate a range of famously spicy Sichuan dishes from China’s southwest such as the tongue-tingling gong pao chicken as well as non-spicy Chinese classics including dim sum. Sometimes referred to by its old name of Szechuan, the region’s cuisine typically offers pungent and spicy flavours, accompanied by piquant aromas of garlic, chili and the unique homegrown condiment, Sichuan pepper. Culinary buffs will of course know that peanuts, sesame paste and ginger are also prominent ingredients in Sichuan cooking. There are many local variations but the style of cooking in the city of Chengdu was deemed so sophisticated that in 2011 UNESCO declared it a City of Gastronomy. For those people who have never tasted authentic Chinese food, this experience will be like none other as the chefs will also take this rare opportunity to show diners the art of noodle making - taking a small piece of dough and ‘throwing’ it into their air in an aerial acrobatic show! Within minutes, the dough transforms into fine threads of spaghettilike consistency. Chef Austen stated “It is a real honour to have these accomplished chefs at The Regency to showcase what is possibly one of the greatest cuisines in the world! I am not sure if many people have had the pleasure of watching how noodles are traditionally made; the way the chef ‘throws’ them in the air is quite amazing!” For the first time The Regency will offer an opportunity to win a fantastic prize of a complimentary meal for four at the China’s Culinary Masters event on September 27th 2012, please visit The Regency’s Facebook page (Regency.Kuwait) and follow the instructions for further details. NAFO celebrates Onam its full spirit and fervor, NAFO Kuwait (National Forum Kuwait) celebrated Onam 2012, on Friday, September 21, 2012, at the Indian Community School Auditorium (Senior), Salmiya. As usual, immediately after the National anthems of both Kuwait and India, Anamika Anilkumar offered prayer. The traditional lamp “Bhadradeepam” was then lighted by the female members of NAFO family. Early in the morning, the floor was well decorated with “Athappookkalam” by Pradeep Kumar, Anjana, Sreejayan, Sreelatha, Madhu Menon and Sajitha. Cultural Secretary KC Gopakumar welcomed the audience. Chief guest, Deputy Chief of Mission and Charge D’Affaires of the Indian Embassy Vidhu P Nair, officially inaugurated the function chaired by President BS Pillai. While extending Onam wishes, Vidhu P Nair congratulated NAFO for its enthusiastic social, welfare and cultural services and wished all success for its future activities. NAFO Patron Vijayan Karayil and Advisory Board Member KG Nair felicitated the occasion. On behalf of NAFO, Vidhu P Nair was then honored with a memento by President, in appreciation of his exemplary services to the Indian diaspora in Kuwait. Two senior citizens of NAFO - C B Venugopala Panicker and S Harikrishnan were also honored with adorning Ponnada and memento respectively by Vijayan Karayil and K G Nair, in appreciation of their valued contributions towards NAFO activities. Acting General Secretary Murali S Nair formally introduced Panicker and Harikrishnan to the gathering, reading their brief profile. The new issue of NAFO newsletter “Sadgama” was also released on the Onam day by TA Remesh, Country Head, Gulfmart and Geant Easy supermarkets, by giving a copy to Chief Guest Vidhu P Nair, in the presence of Sadgama editor Rajkartha. Program Convener G Udaykumar proposed vote of thanks. A galaxy of eminent personalities including Dr CG Suresh, Dr Narayan Nampoori, RC Suresh, Dr Binumon, Rajesh Nair, Pancily Varkey, MA Hilal, KNS Das, Basheer Batha, Siddique Valiyakkath, Prasad Padmanabhan, Praful, and Jose Thomas, graced the occasion with their benevolent presence. During the day, NAFO family staged a variety of cultural programs, bringing back the nostalgic feelings of a bygone era of prosperity, equality and righteousness under the golden reign of King Mahabali. The skit “Onasilpam” envisaged and presented by R Subbaraman, Murali Nair, Anitha Murali, and their team, depicting the good old days of Onam and the appearance of “ONATHAR”, a rarely seen event in pravasi onams, were eye-catching by their uniqueness. Aranmula vallamkali and vanchippattu by V.R. Anilkumar, Rajendrakumar V R, Venugopal Nair, Anilkumar (Attuva), Arun R Nair, Baburaj, Rameshkumar, Binu B Nair, Sreekumar, Rajagopal Kartha, Manojkrishnan, Ajithkumar, Girish Murali was a major attraction of the day. The other highlighting event was the spell-binding “Thiruvathirakkali, meticulously performed by the lady members Chandrika Prasad, Divya Girish, Joshiba Sajiv, Mini Satish, Preethi Padmanabhan, Prathiba Menon, Smitha Shashikumar, Smruthi Vinayan, Sindhu Rajiv, Reshma Harikrishnan, Sunitha Pramod, and Dr Anitha Unnikrishnan under the choreography of NAFO member kalmandalam Priyam Anand and co-ordinationship of Smitha Shashikumar. The Fusion of Arabic and Punjabi Bhanghra dances staged by Pradeepkumar, Madhu Menon, Rajagopal, Srijayan, Ramadas, Premraj, Sarath Pillai, and Ramesh was also an attractive cultural feast on the happy occasion. Other songs/dances by NAFO family members - both adults and kids were added attractions. The musical extravaganza rendered by Navaneeth Varma took the audience to the ecstatic heights of joy which gave this year’s Onam program much more colorful reminiscences. Conveners Ajayakumar Rajgopal Kartha, Madhu Menon, Rajeev Pillai, and P Sreekumar co-ordinated the event in a most efficient and professional manner. Anjana Remesh and Vishnu Dutthan supported by Rajeswari Subbaraman presented the program with their brilliant compeering. In between the festivities, sumptuous feast the traditional Onasadya was served to all attendees and over all, it was an enjoyable and ever memorable celebration. Kuwait Cricket to organize open tourney for schools K uwait Cricket, the apex body of cricket in Kuwait would like to invite school cricket teams to participate in their tournaments which are planned to be to be held at the turf ground at Sulaibiya. Kuwait Cricket intends to conduct two cricket tournaments for U-15 and U-18 school children who should have valid Kuwait residence and be a student of their respective school. The tournaments will be played on Saturdays at Sulaibiya grounds and the matches will be 30 overs. Kuwait Cricket’s principal aim is to provide quality cricket to the young school cricketers in Kuwait and guide them to face international exposure which will nurture and develop their sporting skills. Moreover, Kuwait Cricket also aims to make use of sports to strengthen friendship and to bridge the gap between cultures and communities. Kuwait U-16 & U-19 teams have made various successful international tours to countries like Singapore, Malaysia, UAE, Nepal and Pakistan. Participation of school cricket teams will undoubtedly play a pivotal role in ensuring the success of the open cricket tournament and we look forward to your confirmation of attendance. A meeting of school representatives will be arranged shortly. UPCOMING EVENTS Calling all Ten-pin Bowlers The Indian Bowling League (IBL) Season 3 will be held at Cozmo Entertainment, Salmiya commencing on Friday the 28th of September at 3 pm. Kindly reserve your team in advance to avoid disappointment, on a first come first serve. ‘Leniency of Islam’ An unprecedented initiative of KTV2 (English channel) is the new program by the name ‘Leniency of Islam’ presented by Shaikh Musaad Alsane and directed by Hamid Al-Turkait. The program is mainly meant to address the expatriates living in Kuwait. Religious questions are received through the program email qislam@tv.gov.kw and sms can be sent to- 97822021 and answered by the lecturer and Imam in Awqaf Ministry Shaikh Musaad Alsane - a Master Degree holder in Sharia and fiqih from Kuwait University. So don’t forget to watch the program every Friday at 1:00 pm. Focus Kuwait 6th annual day As a part of the 6th anniversary celebrations, Forum of Cadd Users (FOCUS Kuwait), a non-political, non-religious organization is set to stage a mega cultural event “Focus Fest-2012”. This mega event will be a blend of traditional and contemporary dance and musical extravaganza by renowned South Indian playback singers Jyotsna and Sudeesh. Scheduled for the afternoon of Friday, October 12, 2012, at the Al-Jeel Al-Jadeed School Auditorium, Hawally, the mega musical show, is expected to be a super-hit in Kuwait. Audition for ZEE Antakshari For the first time Indian Cultural Society brings you live excitement of ZEE - International Antakshari in Kuwait. Audition & first round will be held in Kuwait, there after followed by semi finals in India & Grand Finale in Dubai. Complete team of Carnival films & Zee TV will be in Kuwait for the final round of selection on Friday 5th October with Jaaved Jaaferi: Celebrity Judge, Akriti Kakkar: Female Bollywood Singer & Host of Antakshari, Manish Paul: Host for Auditions, Sarfaraz Khan: Actor, Director and Producer, Michael Amin: Producer & Director Carnival films world. Musicians, Male Singer & many more for live performances. Final audition at 10 am & music show at 7:30 pm at AIS-Hawally. Tulukoota Kuwait ‘Merit Scholarship’ Applications are now being invited for “Tulukoota Kuwait Merit Cum Means Scholarship” to be awarded during Tuluparba 2012 scheduled to be held on October 11 and 12, 2012. The objective of this scholarship is to provide financial assistance and support to deserving meritorious students, to enable them to pursue their higher studies. Applications are accepted from minimum one year valid Tulukoota Kuwait member’s children studying either in the State of Kuwait or in India and scoring high grades in Xth and XIIth standard Board Examination held for Academic year 2011- 2012.
T he IKEA Kuwait store has always prided itself in offering more than just complete home furnishings; it also serves as an entertaining venue for families while shopping to guarantee a wholesome experience. The IKEA Kuwait store is not only a full-fledged concept store of multipurpose home furnishings, available under one roof ,but also has a 378 seat family restaurant, tasty Bistro, and magical children’s play area, so it adds up to a wonderful shopping experience for all ages. The IKEA Kuwait store guarantees a friendly atmosphere with unique supervised children’s play area called SmÂland, a kids club that was conceived with special benefits for ages four to nine years, designed especially so that parents can trustfully leave their children. Kids love visiting the children’s section with its colorful furniture; and the famous SmÂland’s magical forest with its big trees and 40,000 blueberry balls to swim in. One of Kuwait’s best kept secrets is the amazing IKEA hot breakfast, served in the IKEA Kuwait restaurant, which opens half an hour early every morning and stays open all day for long for great value family meals. Also on offer is an appetizing children’s menu and a fun play area to keep the kids occupied while parents relax to enjoy their meals. The IKEA Kuwait store highly values customer safety and convenience, and includes medical facilities whenever required in order to ensure customers’ complete A SSE shopping experience and peace of mind. The store also includes facilities for special needs as well as comfortable nursing rooms for babies. IKEA Kuwait continues to adapt to its customers everyday simple needs with ranging services while 31 WHAT’S ON IKEA Kuwait: The ideal family destination upholding international quality standards and cultural preferences. ASSE Kuwait Chapter recognizes Dr Fatima Al-Shatti Kuwait Chapter recognized Dr Fatima Al Shatti, Manager Environment, Kuwait Petroleum Corporation on 16th September 2012 at Safir Hotel Fintas. Dr Fatima was given the recognition for her outstanding contributions towards HSE and being enlisted in WISE Book titled “100 Women - Making a Difference in the Safety, Health and Environmental Profession”. The felicitation session kicked off with the brief on the Women In Safety Engineering (WISE) activities in ASSE Kuwait Chapter by Janet Najare, Head, WISE Committee. She explained the formation of WISE Committee in Kuwait and its objective. She further briefed on the WISE book released by ASSE HQ during 100th Anniversary celebrations. Kuwait HSE Specialist Dr Fatima Al- Movenpick Hotel Makkah celebrates KSA National Day Movenpick Hotel and Residence Hajar Tower Makkah celebrated the Saudi national day in its own way this year with the hotel’s employees. Many activities were held on the occasion on 23rd September. The Saudi national anthem was played, the staff drank Arabic coffee, ate traditional Saudi Kabsa. There was a specially prepared cake with the Saudi Flag on it to celebrate this memorable day. Front office employees also decorated the reception with the national flag and welcomed the guests with green sashes. In the midst of celebrating the nation’s 80th birthday, staff took the opportunity to catch up with one another and bond. The Movenpick Hotel & Residences Hajar Tower Makkah forms part of the prestigious Abraj Al Bait complex. The hotel is located directly on the Haram Court, facing the King Abdul Aziz Gate. It comprises 1,200 elegantly appointed rooms and suites on 41 floors. The rooms are specifically designed for guests performing hajj “pilgrimage” and Umra as well as for businessmen. The hotel is located 73 km east of Jeddah and 64 km from King Abdul-Aziz International Airport Jeddah. Shatti has been selected as one of “100 Women Making Difference in SHE profession” by ASSE-HQ on June 12, 2011, during ASSE’s annual Professional Development Conference and Exhibition in Chicago. This special honor recognizes Kuwait Chapter and Dr Fatima’s dedication for promoting innovation in Safety, Health and Environmental issues. Dr Fatima’s contribution to the Occupational Health, Safety and Environment is impressive and certainly merits this very special recognition. Dr Fatima Al-Shatti with a degree in Environmental Science from the University of Evansville (Indiana), and a PhD in Environment with Salford University in England is presently working with Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) as Manager Environment. She has 25 years of rich experience in the area of environment. Out of which 10 years with Public Authority of Environment, as the manager of waste management and involved in the incinerators work for a Kuwait hospital during working with KEPA. She worked with American Army, in Kuwait for four and half years, helping them in how to handle their hazardous waste, Dr Fatima has been a member of the CTOC since 2005. She is also a member of the Kuwait Society of environment, and Institute of Environment Management & Assessment. She is a member of the ozone committee with KEPA. Vasudevan, President and Fadhel Al-Ali Chairman, ASSE Kuwait Chapter presented the “WISE” Book and honored Dr Fatima Al-Shatti with a memento. Konkani Drama X avier-Manuel productions will present the super-hit show of the season from Goa. “Aplea Bhurgeam Sangatak”, a theatre with special sceneries dedicated to all parents and children, loads of comedy, solos, duets, trios and quartets. Special songs by Dubai and Kuwait artists will be performed too. This is an invitation to all parents and children to watch this theatre. Aplea Bhurgean Sangatak is written and directed by Sammy Tavares (DySP). The show will be staged on Sept 28, 2012, Friday at 5 pm at The American International School Hall, Maidan Hawally, Kuwait. Cast: Felcy, Roma, Sonia Sirsat, Rosalia, Anthony San, Mathew, Justin, Godwin, Anceto, Lawry, Marcus Vaz, Xavier Gomes, Cajetan De Sanvordem, Com. John D’Silva, Com. Sally, Com. Seby and Sammy Tavares. Singers Bab Agnelo from Kuwait, John Rose and Cajie D’Costa from Dubai. Embassy TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2012 Information EMBASSY OF AUSTRALIA The Australian Embassy Kuwait does not have a visa or immigration department. All processing of visas and immigration matters in conducted by The Australian Consulate-General in Dubai. Email: info.ausdxb@vfshelpline.com (VFS) immigration.dubai@dfat.gov.au (Visa Office); Tel: +971 4 355 1958 (VFS) - +971 4 508 7200 (Visa Office); Fax: +971 4 355 0708 (Visa Office). In Kuwait applications can be lodged at the Australian Visa Application Centre 4B 1st Floor, Al-Banwan Building Al-Qibla Area, Ali Al-Salem Street, opposite the Central Bank of Kuwait, Kuwait City, Kuwait. Working hours and days: 09:30 - 17:30; Sunday - Thursday. Or visit their website www.vfs-au-gcc-com for more information. Kuwait citizens can apply for tourist visas on-line at www.immi.gov.au/e visa/e676.htm. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ EMBASSY OF ARGENTINE The Embassy of Argentina requests all Argentinean citizens in Kuwait to proceed to our official email ekuwa@mrecic.gov.ar in order to register or update contact information. The embassy encourages all citizens to do so, including the ones who have already registered in person at the embassy. The registration process helps the Argentinean Government to contact and assist Argentineans living abroad in case of any emergency. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ EMBASSY OF BRITAIN Consular section at the British Embassy will be starting an online appointment booking system for our consular customers from Sunday, 01 July 2012. All information including how to make an appointment is now available on the embassy website. In addition, there is also a “Consular Appointment System” option under Quick links on the right hand side on the homepage, which should take you to the “Consular online booking appointment system” main page. Please be aware that from 01 July 2012, we will no longer accept walk-in customers for legalisation, notarial services and certificates (birth, death and marriages). If you have problems accessing the system or need to make an appointment for non-notarial consular issues or have a consular emergency, please call 2259 4355/7/8 or email us on consularenquirieskuwait@fco.gov.uk. If you require consular assistance out of office hours (working hours: 0730-l430 hrs), please contact the Embassy on 2259 4320. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ EMBASSY OF CANADA The Embassy of Canada is located at Villa 24, Al-Mutawakel St, Block 4 in Da’aiyah. Please visit our website at www.Kuwait.gc.ca. The Embassy of Canada is open from 07:30 to 15:30 Sunday through Thursday. The reception is closed from 12:30 to 01:00 pm for lunch break. Consular Services for Canadian Citizens are provided from 09:00 until 12:00 on Sunday through Wednesday. Individuals who are interested in visiting, working or immigrating to Canada are invited to visit the website of the Canadian Embassy to the UAE at www.UAE.gc.ca. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ EMBASSY OF FRANCE The Embassy would like to inform that starting September 2nd, 2012, visa demands for France will be handled by the outsourcing company “Capago - MENA Company”. Capago - MENA’S Call Center will be operational starting Sunday August 26 for setting appointments beginning September 2nd (+965 22270555). ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ TEMBASSY OF KENYA The Embassy of the Republic of Kenya wishes to inform the Kenyan community residents throughout Kuwait and the general public that the Embassy has acquired new office telephone numbers as follows: 25353982, 25353985 - Consular’s enquiries 25353987 - Fax Our Email address: info@kenyaembkuwait.com. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ EMBASSY OF MYANMAR Embassy of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar would like to inform the general public that the Embassy has moved its office to new location at Villa 35, Road 203, Block 2, Al-Salaam Area in South Surra. The Embassy wishes to advice Myanmar citizens and travellers to Myanmar to contact Myanmar Embassy at its new location. Tel. 25240736, 25240290, Fax: 25240749, email:myankuwait11@gmai1.com. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ EMBASSY OF NIGERIA The Nigerian embassy has its new office in Mishref. Block 3, Street 7, House 4. For enquires please call 25379541. Fax- 25387719. Email- nigeriakuwait@yahoo.com or nigeriankuwait@yahoo.co.uk. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ EMBASSY OF UKRAINE We’d like to inform you that in response to the increasing number of our citizens who work in the state and the need for 24-hour operational telephone in case of emergency the Embassy of Ukraine in the State of Kuwait has opened “hotline telephone number” - (+ 965) 972-79-206.
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