KT 3-4-2013_Layout 1 - Kuwait Times

More documents

Recommendations

Info

SEND US YOUR INSTAGRAM PICS What’s more fun than clicking a beautiful picture? Sharing it with others! 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 Announcements Kalanjali presents instrumental fusion Instrumental Fusion by Indian Symphony - Dr Mani Bharathi (violin) and troupe - of Keyboard player; Tabla and Pads, will perform for the first time for music lovers in Kuwait. They will perform ever green melodies from Tamil and Hindi films and devotional songs. Venue: Indian Community School (Senior Branch) Salmiya. Time: 6.30 pm onwards. Date: April 27, 2013 (Saturday). CRYcket 2013 tournament Friends of CRY Club (FOCC) announces 16th CRY (Child Rights & You) cricket tournament for children and will be held at the GC grounds at Jaleeb Al- Shuyoukh on Friday, 12th Apr 2013 from 6:30 a.m to 4:30 pm. The one day “CRYcket” tournament is a very popular annual family event, participated by children under 14. 12 teams each are set to participate in the Under-12 and Under-14 divisions initially in four groups in round robin fashion leading to 4 winners who will clash in the semifinals. The last date for registration of Teams is 5th Apr 2013. For more details & game rules, visit the FOCC website http://www.focckwt.org Basketball Academy The new Premier Basketball Academy offers coaching and games every Friday and Saturday from 10 am onwards for 6 to 18 year olds, boys and girls. Located in Bayan Block 7, Masjed Al-Aqsa Street by Abdullah Al-Rujaib High School. Free Basketball and Tee Shirts for all participants, with certificates and special awards on completion of each 6 week course. Qualified and experienced British and American Coaches, Everyone Welcome. Aye Mere Humsafar An event with renowned artist from Indian Cinema. îAye Mere Humsafarî on Friday 12th April @ American International School (AIS). A concept of real voice from Bollywood. High energy orchestra with Melody Queen Alka Yagnik charming playback singer Vinod Rathod (accompanied by female playback singer & standup comedian Sangeeta Kopalkar and young standup comedian Ashok Mishra. Tuesday: ** 9:30am Showtime Available for Groups Tornado Alley 3D 10:30am, 6:30pm, 8:30pm Flight of Butterflies 3D 11:30am, 9:30pm To The Arctic 3D 12:30pm, 7:30pm Born to be Wild 3D 5:30pm Wednesday: ** 9:30am Showtime Available for Groups To The Arctic 3D 10:30am Tornado Alley 3D 11:30am, 6:30pm, 9:30pm Flight of Butterflies 3D 12:30pm, 7:30pm Journey to Mecca 5:30pm Born to be Wild 3D 8:30pm Thursday: ** 9:30am Showtime Available for Groups Flight of Butterflies 3D 10:30am, 5:30pm, 8:30pm Born to be Wild 3D 11:30am Tornado Alley 3D 12:30pm, 7:30pm, 9:30pm To The Arctic 3D 6:30pm Friday: Fires of Kuwait 2:30pm Tornado Alley 3D 3:30pm, 5:30pm, 8:30pm To The Arctic 3D 4:30pm, 7:30pm Flight of Butterflies 3D 6:30pm Born to be Wild 3D 9:30pm Saturday: ** 9:30am Showtime Available for Groups Flight of Butterflies 3D 10:30am, 1:30pm, 8:30pm Tornado Alley 3D 11:30am, 2:30pm, 5:30pm, 7:30pm, 9:30pm To The Arctic 3D 12:30pm, 6:30pm Born to be Wild 3D 3:30pm Journey to Mecca 4:30pm Notes: All films are in Arabic. For English, headsets are available upon request. “Fires of Kuwait” is in English. Arabic headsets are available upon request. Film schedule is subject to changes without notice. Write to us IMAX Send to What’s On upcoming events, birthdays or celebrations by email: local@kuwaittimes.net Fax: 24835619 / 20 The Gulf University for Science and Technology (GUST) welcomed renowned activist Dr. Ahmad al- Khatib for a seminar entitled: Arab Spring: Reality and Inspiration, organized by Dr. Mohammed Hasanen, Assistant Professor, Social Sciences & Humanities at GUST. There was a large attendance at the auditorium with stu- WHAT’S ON dents, staff and faculty lining the seats to listen to what Dr. Al-Khatib had to say. Dr. Al-Khatib talked about the Arab Spring in general and its history, what the world has been through before and how it got to this point through the development of youth movements all over the world. He believes that the Arab Spring confirmed that Arabs will fight for their rights and their dignity. Dr. Al-Khatib discussed the differences and his take on peaceful versus violent protests and movements as well as the role that technology has played throughout these movements and revolutions. Although the topic was extremely sensitive, Dr. Al-Khatib remained very diplomatic especially WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 2013 Dr Al-Khatib lectures at GUST, Arab Spring Dr Ahmad al-Khatib Elsa Lahoude appointed as Director of Rooms Division at Marina Hotel Kuwait Marina Hotel has recently appointed Elsa Lahoude as Director of Rooms Division. Elsa has been in the hospitality sector for over 15 years, working with some of the most renowned 5-star hotel companies across the globe. In her new role at Marina Hotel Elsa will be responsible for front office, back office, transportation, Housekeeping, laundry and uniform departments. Speaking on Elsa’s appointment Mr. Nabil Hammoud, General Manager said: “Elsa has proven herself to be highly passionate about the luxury hotel industry and her 15 plus years of experience will The English School Fahaheel recently opened a new contemporary Main Library which has been exclusively designed to offer the latest technologically advanced education methods and a user friendly design for all students and staff. This Library aims at fur- certainly make her an asset to the hotel. We are confident Elsa’s remarkable leadership and management skills will continue to reaffirm Marina Hotel’s position as one of the leading hotels in Kuwait.” Elsa originates from Lebanon but lived for most of her life in Europe. Elsa holds a Master Degree in Strategic Tourism & Hospitality from Institute of Research and Higher Studies in Tourism (IREST) - Pantheon-Sorbonne University- France. She started her career at Hotel Noga Hilton; Cannes in 1996, and has worked in senior capacities with companies such as Starwood Hotels & Resorts, The Dorchester Group, Leading Hotels, Marriott and Hilton across various markets around the world mainly in Paris and London. She has a strong background in Finance and Operations. Most recently she was the Director of rooms at Hotel Missoni Kuwait and was a part of the pre-opening team as well. “It is a privilege to be working at Marina Hotel Kuwait. I am delighted to be part of this renowned five star hotel and I look forward to working together with the team. The property offers a unique mix of a strategic location and superb facilities, given its reputation for luxury, service and excellence; I am very much looking forward to my new role” said Elsa. ther encouraging reading at ESF. The school also boasts of a colourful specially designed Lower School Library. Library Classes are held for students throughout the week with the use of computers so students are informed of techniques to use the Library more effec- when answering hot-button questions by the audience, out of respect for the country, the audience and the university. GUST was honored to host such a prominent Kuwaiti figure and hopes to continue providing its students with the opportunities to listen and learn from experienced members of the society in all fields and walks of life. Elsa Lahoude New contemporary library at ESF Kuwait Tamilosai Poets Association convened their special monthly meeting on 1st March 2013, Friday morning. The 83rd monthly meeting was arranged to solemnize the trilateral celebrations of Global Women’s Day, Global alternatively-abled people’s day and thanksgiving ceremony for the success of their recently held mega program in Kuwait. The function hall was named as “Semmozhi Yenthiya Mummakalir Arankam” to commemorate the Tamil legendary female singer icon D.K.Pattammal, first Tamil Muslim lady and writer Sitthi Junaidha Begam and popular writer cum doctor Lakshmi. The function commenced with the recitation of Tamil Anthem at 9:30 am. The association’s information Communicator Rani Mohan presided over the meet, anchored the happenings. General Secretary Vittukatti Masthan delivered the welcome address during the event. Dr Kumar, the Tamilosai’s chief, in his presidential address shared the association’s vision & mission as well as the brief biographies of the three veteran ladies and their noble services rendered for the society, to justify the cause of labeling the hall in their names. Poets Mayilai Subramanian, “Aruvikavi” Anandaravi, Muthupet Yaqoob Ali, Muthuramalingam and Ilankai Ganesan-all chanted heart touching poems on alternatively abled people and women’s welfare. Pandimuthu offered a mind provoking lecture on women’s status in the contemporary community. Singers Kalibullah, Ganesh, Lukemaan, Ramakrishnan along with Dr. Kumar, Ranimohan, Lalitha Mani and baby Anugraha Mani entertained the audience with their sweet soaked songs in the gathering. Messrs. Valanadan, Eng. Dhayalan, V.Muthuraman & Ravichandran, Hassan Mohammed-TMCA, all greeted Tamilosai in their speech for its active participation in the mass blood donation camp on Kuwait National Day. A wonderful debate in the title, “Women’s most glorifying quality!” was conducted by the vice-president Anbazhagan chaired as the Jury for the sub-titles (1) Softness, (2)Dutifulness,(3)Talent and (4)Patience of Women well argued by G. Anbarasan, UK Sivakumar, Pattukkottai Sathya and “Namma paattu” Manickam respectively. The remarkable quality of Women’s patience won the verdict, admired by the audience. Later on, Tamilosai’s honorary president Sadhiq Batcha felicitated Vittukatti Masthan for his 30th wedding Anniversary with a magnificent memento to his credit. Also, many others greeted him with their precious poetry and splendid songs. Dr Kumar along with Balraj and Dr Anwar Batcha awarded the certificates of merit to the performers in the recent Mega Program. This included honoring of Sujatha Rajendran-the co-ordinator of “Bharatha Naattiyam”, baby Malavika Vidhugopan, dancer of Bharatham, Anne Francis, Sofia Rajan, Chithirai Selvi, Robert and Ashok for their co-ordinations of cultural dances performed during the Mega event. The chief guest for the gathering, Jubriya Rashidkhan-TVS Cargo & Travel Co., Kuwait wished the association for its future success and thanked all. Masthan deeply expressed his grateful words of gratitude to all of the sponsors, supporters, performers, volunteers. Prof. Paul Manuvel, Treasurer H. Azisudeen, Gangai Gopal, Former President cum Musician Francis Iruthayaraj, special guests from India-Orator Pattukkottai Rajappa and “Kalakkal” Kaangeyan for their dedicated participation in “INBA THAMIZH ISAI VIZHA” to make it a tively. The Library like the rest of ESF I provides students with high speed wireless internet connectivity. The Library is now planning a writing competition and plans are underway for more surprises in the near future. Kuwait Tamilosai celebrates World Women’s Day! roaring success. Deputy Treasurer Mannai Raja delivered the vote of thanks in the meet. Finally, after reciting “Vaazhiya Senthamizh.”, the function came to an end at 2:30 pm with a lovely lunch served to all of the attendees.
WHAT’S ON Fifteen Touristic Enterprises Company employees took part in a course that was held at the company’s head office in Shuwaikh and focused on improving creativity in the work field. The course took place between the 24th and 28th of last month and held in cooperation with the Future Pioneers Institute for Training. GUST student club iGive organizes Week of Change iGive, the youth voluntary club founded at the Gulf University for Science and Technology (GUST) organized the “Week of Change” where various activities, competitions, lectures, and workshops were organized for students, staff and faculty. The aim of the event was to inspire youth to take part in volunteer work throughout the community in various ways and to be the change they wish to see. The event was a 5-day program divided up into different categories that target each aspect of everyone’s interests and the diverse areas citizens should contribute to and work on to help advance society. The Week of Change started with Environmental day, which focused on educating staff and students about the environment by giving them the opportunity to participate and register in recycling programs with different organizations. They also made their way to the outdoors area of GUST to engage in a flower planting activity followed by a lecture by Omar Al-Awadhi from Green Plastic Factory discussing reducing waste, reusing old products and the importance of recycling to save the environment and what people in Kuwait can do to interact in activities that help put a stop to global warming. The second day focused on Special Needs and the importance of making sure they get to interact and be a part of the community. Different organizations such as Al-Kharafi Kids Center and Abeer 2 set up tables where they passed out brochures, and registered students to volunteer with them. The centers also brought along a few of their students. GUST staff and students were blessed with the experience of getting to volunteer and play with the children from the two centers and give them tours around campus. They also attended classes and spent break time spreading smiles and making new friends, which gave them the opportunity to experience a day as typical college students. The following day was Human Rights Day, which was dedicated to spreading awareness about how individuals should be treated in and out of the community. Staff and students got to partake in a cupcake competition where each had to test their creativity, decorate a cupcake then give it as a gift to a GUST maintenance worker. The activity was then followed by a lecture by female humanitarians, two Kuwaiti activists Bibi Al-Ayoub and Haya Al- Shatti who talked about helping refugees and workers in and out of Kuwait. American citizen living in Kuwait, Sheryl Mairza, and Founder of Operation Hope was present and screened a documentary of her project to provide aid and relief to street workers. Then there was Ambition Day, where former CEO of Zain, Khalid Al- Omar and Founder of Marketing Clinic, Omar Al-Houti engaged in a lecture and workshop to share their knowledge about “How to be Successful” with GUST students. The final day was themed around Kuwait’s National Day where Ghanima Al-Fahad attended and talked about traditions, old phrases that are no longer used and the history of Kuwait. The Week of Change closed with an award ceremony where every participant received a certificate of participation for all their hard work and effort of being part of the Week of Change program. The event was succeeded in raising awareness and came through with getting youth involved in the community and engaging in volunteer work. BSK students visit Aquarium at the Scientific Centre As part of their creative curriculum, the Year 2 children at The British School of Kuwait (BSK) were visited by Neptune, King of the Underwater Kingdom, who challenged them to find out more about his watery world. The children were thrilled to take up the task and set about researching the creatures that live in our oceans and seas. In order to find out more, the children visited the Aquarium at the Scientific Centre, to explore Kuwait’s illustrious past further and to observe sea creatures in their habitat. To share their findings with Neptune the children composed poems, designed posters and wrote information books. The Year 2 children and teachers took great pride in their work and wanted to share King Neptune’s message that the oceans and seas are not only important to the creatures that live in them but also to our lives in Kuwait. To spread this message they visited the BSK Reception classes to talk to younger children about sea creatures and how to look after our environment. They also organised a special exhibition of their work to show other pupils and parents what they had achieved. Parents were amazed at the quality of the work on display and the Reception children were inspired.This week the Year 2 children found three dragons eggs in their new Balmoral complex, so another exciting week was beginning at BSK. ASSE holds training program American Society of Safety Engineers, Kuwait Chapter organized a three days training program on ‘Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA)’ at Kohinoor Banquets Hall, Fahaheel, Kuwait, in collaboration with International Risk Control Asia (IRCA), India. The three days training program was held from 20th to 22nd March 2013. The training session was commenced with a welcome note by G. Sampath Reddy, Secretary ASSE Kuwait chapter and introduced the tutor Rajneesh Kumar. Rajneesh Kumar, IRCA operations in India started the session with his curriculum, * Understanding the concepts of Risk Management such as Risk Analysis, Risk Assessment and Risk Control * Familiarize with the process of QRA and the software’s in use * To understand the methodology of FTA and ETA * To know the quality aspects in QRA & be able to evaluate QRA reports from external consultants. The final exam conducted on 22nd March 2013. There were 22 delegates who attended this training. Condolence meeting Commemorating the sad demise of the honorable president of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh - late Mohammed Zillur Rahman, Bangladesh Awami Jubo League, Kuwait Chapter convened on a condolence meeting & prayer mahfil that was held on March 22. The program was presided over by Salim Jahangir and presented by Harun ur Rashid respectively the acting president, and general secretary of Bangladesh Awami Jubo League Kuwait Chapter. Ataul Gani Mamun Vice President of Bangladesh Awami League attended the program as the guest of honour. The special guests were Assistance General Secretary Akbar Hossain, Accusative Member Sahamsul Alam Bangladesh Awami League, Rafiaul Islam Vice President, Awami Foundation, Kuwait Chapter. Saiful Islam Mansur Vice President of Bangladesh Awami Jubo League Kuwait chapter had highlighted briefly the colorful life sketch of the Late President of The Republic - Mohammed Zillur Rahaman. The congregation whole heartedly prayed especially for the late President and betterment of the Republic of Bangladesh in general. Embassy 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. n n n n n n n EMBASSY OF CANADA The Embassy of Canada in Kuwait does not have a visa or immigration department. All processing of visa and immigration matters including enquiries is conducted by the Canadian Embassy in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Individuals who are interested in working, studying, visiting or immigrating to Canada should contact the Canadian Embassy in Abu Dhabi, website: www.UAE.gc.ca or www.goingtocanada.gc.ca, E-mail: abdbi-imenquiry@international.gc.ca. The Embassy of Canada is located at Villa 24, Al-Mutawakei 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 open from 07:30 to 12:30. Consular services for Canadian citizens are provided from 09:00 until 12:00, Sunday through Wednesday. n n n n n n n EMBASSY OF CYPRUS In its capacity as EU Local Presidency in the State of Kuwait, the Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus, on behalf of the Member States of the EU and associated States participating in the Schengen cooperation, would like to announce that as from 2nd October 2012 all Schengen States’ Consulates in Kuwait will use the Visa Information System (VIS). The VIS is a central database for the exchange of data on shortstay (up to three months) visas between Schengen States. The main objectives of the VIS are to facilitate visa application procedures and checks at external border as well as to enhance security. The VIS will contain all the Schengen visa applications lodged by an applicant over five years and the decisions taken by any Schengen State’s consulate. This will allow applicants to establish more easily the lawful use of previous visas and their bona fide status. For the purpose of the VIS, applicants will be required to provide their biometric data (fingerprints and digital photos) when applying for a Schengen visa. It is a simple and discreet procedure that only takes a few minutes. Biometric data, along with the data provided in the Schengen visa application form, will be recorded in the VIS central database. Therefore, as from 2nd October 2012, firsttime applicants will have to appear in person when lodging the application, in order to provide their fingerprints. For subsequent applications within 5 years the fingerprints can be copied from the previous application file in the VIS. The Cypriot Presidency would like to assure the people of Kuwait and all its permanent citizens that the Member States and associated States participating in the Schengen cooperation, have taken all necessary technical measures to facilitate the rapid examination and the efficient processing of visa applications and to ensure a quick and discreet procedure for the implementation of the new VIS. EMBASSY 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. n n n n n n n EMBASSY OF MEXICO The Embassy of Mexico to Kuwait has the pleasure to announce the opening of its Consular Section where visa applications are already being handled. The Consular Section is open to the public from Sundays-Thursdays 09.00-12.00 hrs. at Cliffs Complex in Salmiya, Villa No. 6 (3rd floor). n n n n n n n WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 2013 EMBASSY OF SOUTH AFRICA On the occasion of Easter Sunday and Family Day, the South African Embassy will be closed from Sunday, March 31 to Monday, April 1, 2013. The Embassy will resume it’s normal working hours on Tuesday, 2 April 2013, from Sunday to Thursday. Please note that the working hours will be from 8:00 to 16:00 & the Consular Section operation hours will from 8:30 to 12:30. n n n n n n n EMBASSY OF GERMANY The Consular Section of the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany is being relocated to its new premises in the Symphony Tower and remains closed from 04.04.2013 to 08.04.2013. During this period of time the Embassy is unable to process any visas or deal with general consular matters. Kindly note that as of 09.04.2013 the details of the Consular Section of the Embassy are as follows: Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany Consular Section Salem Al-Mubarak St. Symphony Tower 2, Block 2, 8th Floor Salmiya, Kuwait.
Page 1 and 2: SUBSCRIPTION Amir attends operetta
Page 3 and 4: LOCAL Sharp increase in number of s
Page 5 and 6: LOCAL ITQAN Academy moves to new he
Page 7 and 8: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 2013 Indian cou
Page 9 and 10: BAMAKO: The EU began a top-to-toe o
Page 11 and 12: KABUL: As the one-year countdown to
Page 13 and 14: Iranian women jump for a picture as
Page 15 and 16: Athletes get two-year ban MOSCOW: F
Page 17 and 18: Daryl Impey NEW YORK: The photograp
Page 19 and 20: Pizarro dethrones Messi in AP globa
Page 21 and 22: Business WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 2013 C
Page 23 and 24: BUSINESS Ambani brothers bury hatch
Page 25 and 26: MOSCOW: The Russian central bank ke
Page 27 and 28: ALBUQUERQUE: It’s the end of the
Page 29: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 2013
Page 33 and 34: Classifieds WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 201
Page 35 and 36: For labor-related inquiries and com
Page 37 and 38: Nora Ephron’s last play is about
Page 39 and 40: By Ellen Creager It’s sleek, shin

KT 3-4-2013_Layout 1 - Kuwait Times

You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles

Delete template?

Save as template?