KWS Kuwait holds AGM:
Kokan Welfare Society (KWS Kuwait) conducted its annual general body meeting in Fahaheel on June 22, 2018. The program started after Asr prayers with recitation of verses from the Glorious Quran by Hafiz Zameer Ahmed.
The president Salim Desai welcomed the members of the society. This was followed by the annual report by Dr Rahmattullah Galsulkar. He, in detail, informed the audience of the various activities the society conducted throughout the past years and in particular to the last year. He elaborated the aims and objectives of the society and their future plans. He stressed for a common platform for the welfare of the community and requested the people to support the society in its welfare works.
The treasurer Mohammed Shafi Alware then presented the financial report which was approved by the auditor Tanvir Khot.
A question answer session was allowed wherein the members of Kokan Welfare Society were given chance to raise their queries or put forth any views or suggestions.
The old EC team was dissolved and the Election Commissioner, Ali Chogle took the stage. Nomination and Election results were declared and the new executive committee for the year 20182019 was appointed as follows:
Salim Desai — President; Mufti Hamza Kasim — Vice-President (Islamic Affairs); Dr Rahmattullah Galsulkar — Vice-President (Community Services; Mohammed Shafi Alware — General Secretary; Aslam Thakur — Asst Gen Secretary; Parvez Wadekar — Asst Gen Secretary; Labib Fakih — Treasurer; Ashfaque Solkar — Joint Treasurer
Yacoub Solkar, Amanullah Yelukar, Mujahid Mulla, Hasrat Walile, Maulana Zameer Ahmed, Hafiz Javed Karjikar, Akbar Bade, Ashraf Hajwane, Farouk Bade, Abdul Majeed Jalgaonkar, Faisal Jogilkar and a Ladies Wing Representative Mrs Ghazal Mhadik Tisekar and Mrs Ruksana Fakih were included as Executive Committee Members.
Dr A.R. Rumane (ex-Presidencio) and Maulana Nisar Daroge will be as advisors to the Society.
Mohammed Saleh Burud will be the patron of KWS
The president Salim Desai, welcomed and congratulated the new team.
The program concluded with duaa by Maulana Nisar and refreshments were served.
Advisory for OCI card holders:
All those having OCI Cards are required to carry both their OCI Card and passport to travel to India so that they do not face any difficulty in immigration clearance.
From October 2018, ICAO will accept only machine readable travel documents, hence, existing PIO Cards, which are handwritten will therefore, become invalid. Thus it will be necessary upon PIO Cardholders to obtain machine readable OCI Cards in lieu of existing hand written PIO Cards before October 2018 to avoid any inconvenience.
June 30
Padippura 2018:
Kuwait City MarThoma Yuvajana Sakhyam free Malayalam Class “Padippura 2018” will be held on Salmiya area on Saturday, June 30, 2018, at NCIM Hall Salmiya from 6 pm onwards. For more information please contact: 97542985, 99691201.
July 4
Cuba Embassy notice:
The Embassy of the Republic of Cuba in Kuwait informs that on occasion of the summer vacation period the Embassy will be temporarily closed from July 4 to Aug 25, 2018. The Embassy address is AlRawda, Block 3, Shehab Ahmad Al-Bhr Street, Villa No. 7.
Oct 7
Brazilian Elections 2018:
In view of the presidential elections on 7th of October 2018 (first round), Brazilian voters in Kuwait are informed of the obligation to re-register at the consular section of the Brazilian Embassy in Kuwait.
In the process of re-registration, the voter must complete the following steps (please pay attention to the deadline of each step):
Step 1 (to be fulfilled until 09/05/2018):
a) fill the form on the website of the Superior Electoral Court (http://www. tse.jus.br/eleitor-e-eleicoes/servicos/ eleitor-no-exterior/pre-atendimentoeleitoral-no-exterior-titulo-net); b) print and sign the form. Step 2 (to be completed by 16/05/2018):
c) attend the consular section of the Embassy of Brazil in Kuwait, which runs from Sunday to Thursday, from 08 am to 12 noon, to present the following documents:
Brazilian official document of identification (identity card, professional card issued by a federal organization, birth or marriage certificate, passport, Brazilian labor ID). Documents must have the following data to confirm one’s identity: name of the father, name of the mother, date and place of birth. In the case the document does not provide the mentioned data, the voter must present another document to complete the information;
Proof or statement that certifies your residence in Kuwait;
Personal attendance is mandatory for finalizing the application.
The address of the Brazilian Embassy in Kuwait is Mubarak Al Abdullah Area, Block 1, Street 116, Villa 47 — phone 2537-8561/2.
General
Q8BBall Season 13:
Q8BBall is beginning our 13th season with Boys U13 (ages 10-13) and U17 (ages 14-17). We train three times a week and play regular games throughout the year with schools and clubs. In June 2018, we plan to travel for camp and tournaments in the US. Contact Coach T 97128884 for information.
Invitation to Grand Mosque:
The Visits Department is pleased to invite you to visit the Grand Mosque, which is one of Kuwait’s most treasured religious and cultural landmarks to discover the beauty of Islamic arts and architecture. Free guided tours are available all year round on official working days between (9-11 am) and (5-7 pm), within a special tour program designed to cater to the needs of different age groups. The program is as follows:
Reception; Auditorium show; (according to age group); Touring the Mosque; Q & A; Art workshops; (according to age group – between 5 and 18 years old); Snack break; Distribution of the Grand Mosque publications and souvenirs; End of tour.
According to these age groups:
Age group: 5 to 9 years old: Morning: 60 visitors max; Evening: 20; 10 to 15 years: Morning: 100 visitors max; Evening: 45; 16 and above: Morning: 140 visitors max, Evening: 105:
Tour language: Arabic- EnglishFrench; Arabic (English upon prior request); Arabic- English- French; Arabic (English upon prior request); ArabicEnglishFrench: Arabic (English upon prior request) Rules and Regulations: Please arrive in time for your visit. All visitors are kindly required to abide by the mosque’s dress code. Male visitors should wear long pants. Shorts and sleeveless shirts are not allowed. Female visitors: should wear head cover and long loose clothing (available at the mosque).
Foods and drinks are not allowed inside the prayer halls.
For school visits, teachers are responsible for their students and are required to cooperate with the staff members of the Grand Mosque.
Photography is allowed inside the Grand Mosque (please note that disrespectful poses are strictly prohibited).
If you would like to book a tour, please contact us: Tel: 22980813/ 22980815/ 22980812 Email: gmvisits@gmail.com Fax: 22473708
Share your story with Amricani:
Do you or any of your family members, acquaintances or friends happen to have a story with the American Missionary hospital in Kuwait (Mustashfa Lemraicani) during the years from 1914-1967, the official period of offering medical services in Kuwait?
Please share with us your story or your memory during those old days by writing the event and sending it to the following email address: Mystory@ darmuseum.org.kw
Notes: 1. Please send your story only to the above mentioned email. Story shared in Instagram, Facebook or Twitter will not be considered.
2. Please write your story or memory and sign it with your full name, and your contact number.
3. It will be great if you send us your personal photos or those of the place related to the story (optional).
Your story will be part of a new book to be published by DAI.
I am confident that your contributions will be an essential part of the history of Amricani. Share with us!
KIFF anti-drugs campaign:
As part of the Fraternity fest, Kuwait India Fraternity Forum (KIFF) is conducting Anti-Drugs Campaign among Indians living in Kuwait. According to the available statistics of Indian Embassy, 60% of the convicted Indians in Kuwaiti Jails are arrested on drug-related cases. The recent cases of death and captives of Indian drug abusers is a threatening news. To defend and to campaign against such social crisis by protecting individuals as well as the society has become obligatory. In this current situation, Kuwait India Fraternity Forum is conducting campaign by distributing handouts, conducting counseling, seminars etc. to educate the Indians living in Kuwait informed President Saifudheen Nalakath in a press release. For more details contact: 55062071 or email at kiffkuwait@gmail.com.
NYF offers free yoga classes:
NYF Kuwait offers free yoga, breathing, meditation and reiki classes by a well-experienced female yoga teacher for all age groups. Classes are given on the basis of different health problems, stress and other problems by different techniques. Contact: 99315825.
Leadership Excellence Course:
The Leadership Excellence Course (LEC) is a course modeled on the Seerah of Rasoolullah who is the best model of leadership for all mankind. The LEC focuses on the lessons that we can learn from the Seerah of Rasoolullah and see how we can apply them in our lives to become winners in this world and the next.
The objectives of the course are 1. Understand what leadership is from the Seerah of Rasoolullah and how to apply it in our lives today 2. Understand the purpose of our lives and learn to live that purpose with confidence 3. Understand the importance of connecting to Allah and learn how to do it 4. Understand how to leverage your strengths and overcome weaknesses 5. Understand how to articulate your life goal and create a road map to achieve it.
For more information please visit www.leckuwait.com or call 99514995 / 66363310.
AWL registration:
If you would like
to join the American Women’s League (AWL), please call 99039723 or 94067999 or email: kuwaitawl@yahoo. com. All American women and wives of Americans are welcomed.
Ugandans register with UIK:
Are you a Ugandan living and working in Kuwait? Would you like to get in touch with other Ugandans in Kuwait both socially and professionally? Then please get in touch with us. We would like to invite you to register with the Ugandans in Kuwait (UIK) association, an informal organization of Ugandans living and working in Kuwait. The purpose of this exercise is to get together as Ugandans and to consider taking the first steps to establishing a more formal organisation. This association is voluntary. It is designed to create a forum for Ugandans in Kuwait to foster a sense of community, to communicate more effectively with each other and to encourage Ugandans out here to work together. We are also planning a celebration to mark 50 years of Ugandan’s Independence this year. If you have any questions regarding this association or if you are interested in registering, then please send us an email at ugandansinkuwait@gmail.com. We hope to hear from you soon.
Free drum music classes:
Free professional drum music classes are available at Salmiya for all age groups from beginners to advanced by a well experienced drum teacher. For more details: 94974295.
Indian Embassy SPDC notice:
Attention of all Indian associations/Indian schools in Kuwait is once again drawn to Scholarship Programme for Diaspora Children (SPDC) which was introduced by Government of India in the academic year 2006-2007 with the objective to make higher education in India accessible to the children of overseas Indians and promote India as a centre for higher studies.
Under the scheme, 100 PIO/NRI students were awarded scholarship of up to US$ 4,000 per annum for undergraduate courses in Engineering, Technology, Humanities, Liberal Arts, Commerce, Management, Journalism, Hotel Management, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and some other courses.
The scheme is open to NRIs/PIOs from over 40 countries (including Kuwait) having substantial Indian Diaspora population.
The Scheme was revamped and launched in July 2016. Under the revamped Scheme, number of scholarships has been enhanced from 100 to 150 with introduction of 50 scholarships for children of Indian workers employed in the Emigration Check Required (ECR) countries. The Scheme is now applicable to four categories of applicants: (i) Persons of Indian Origin (ii) Non-Resident Indians (iii) Children of Indian workers working in ECR countries (including Kuwait).
(iv) Children of Indian workers in ECR countries - studying in India
The institutions that are covered under this Scheme are:
(i) NITs, IIITs, Schools of Planning and Architecture
(ii) “A” Grade institutions accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) and recognised by University Grants Commission (UGC).
(iii) Other institutions covered under Direct Admission of Students Abroad (DASA) scheme.
Income criteria will be applicable to all four categories. Applicants will seek scholarships after they obtain admission in the approved list of educational institutions.
Applications are required to be submitted online at SPDC portal - http:// spdcindia.gov.in/login/index.php. Last date for submission of applications was extended till Oct 14, 2016. Nodal officer for SPDC is P. Bharadwaj, Deputy Secretary (OIA-II), Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi, Tel: 00-91-1124197952, Email: dsoia2@mea.gov.in Experience Science for Adults: Registration is now open for Experience Science for Adults. Why should kids have all the fun?! The five week programme will be held on Saturday from 10:00 am-11:30 am at the Yarmouk Cultural Centre.
Registration is limited to 16. You may register at either the Amricani Cultural Centre, Sunday to Thursday 10:003:00 or the Yarmouk Cultural Centre, Sunday to Thursday 10:00-6:00.
For more information, please email:education@darmuseum.org.kw
IMA-Summer Islamic classes:
Indian Muslim Association (IMA) opens the doors of its well-known 2-month long, ‘Summer Islamic Classes’ program to students in Kuwait from LKG up to 12th Standard. Offering a syllabus with a wide range of Islamic subjects such as Quran reading/understanding/memorization, Prophet’s Life and day to day Jurisprudence. Apart from this, teachers work on Personality Development of the students and also engage them in various activities including field visits. Competitions are held on Islamic Quiz,
Recitation of Quran and Elocution.
The classes will continue until Aug 19, 2018 from 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm on Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday at Indian Community School, Junior Branch, Salmiya, Kuwait.
Interested parents can register their kids at IMA official website www. imakuwait.org or can contact 99632314 for more details.
TIES Center classes:
TIES Center is conducting a series of classes about some of the Prophets and Messengers of God who strove very hard to spread monotheism and teach their respective peoples how to worship God. Their
message was not only spiritual; they also taught people how to conduct their daily lives and develop the living conditions on earth.
In this series, we will focus on the following prophets: Adam, Nouh (Noah), Ibrahim (Abraham), Ayoub (Job), Yousuf (Joseph), Mousa (Moses), and Eisa (Jesus) — may peace, mercy and blessings of Allah (to Whom all might and majesty is ascribed) be upon them all.
We will not only focus on historical facts, but will also deduce some important lessons whose application in our daily interactions and chores determine our success and salvation.
Join us every Thursday at 7 pm to learn about the life and times of those messengers of firm resolve.
The TIES Center is the social and educational hub for English Speaking Muslims in Kuwait. For more information, please call 25231015 or e-mail info@tiescenter.net or visit www.tiescenter.net.
Bridge game:
Bridge tournament is being held every Sunday and Wednesday at 20:00 hours, played at the Graduates Club, next to Kuwait Engineering Society. Interested Bridge pairs or individual players please contact Mohammed Merchant, Tel: 24815622, 24841158, 99612287.
Sports
Chess Round Robin Challenge:
Registrations are open for chess coaching and the Annual Round Robin Challenger Series. Send your name, Civil ID No., mobile number, age, rating to saviosgomes@gmail.com with CCR in the e-mail subject. No entry fee.
Kwt-Brits football supporters: A new foot-
ball supporters website for British expats living and working in Kuwait has been set up by an Everton supporter, Trevor Powell. The Kuwait Brits Football Supporters Association (KBFSA) site aims to provide contact information for supporters of each others’ whereabouts and also in the future hopes to organise social events such as quizzes and even five-a-side matches on a home international teams basis. We need expats to register their support and hence we can then start to cast around for a suitable meeting venue. The site can be accessed at www.kbfsa.co.uk.
Free fitness classes:
Free fitness classes at B.FIT studio in Salmiya! Classes include Zumba, Masala Bhangra workout, aerobics, toning & much more. Contact +965-65077062 for further information. Hurry and enroll now!”
Free IFRA coaching classes:
Indian Football Referees Association (IFRA) will be starting free refresher/coaching classes for existing referees, new recruits, those aspiring to be referees and even those who would like to learn about the laws of the game at IEAS – Salmiya (Don Bosco).
Classes will be from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm every Friday.
Those interested may call 99519439 or get in touch with any IFRA member for registration.
FBC tournament:
Filipino Badminton Committee (FBC) is inviting all badminton enthusiast in Kuwait to join their regular badminton tournament being held every Friday from 8 am to 7 pm at Kuwait Disabled Sports Club, Bin Khaldoun Hawalli. Over 10 badminton courts are now available for badminton practices and tournament and it is open for all nationalities and from different badminton organizations. Exclusive-private court are also available on per hour rental. For more information, please contact Dr Chie Umandap – 97197268
Arnis/Eskrima training:
EskrimadorKuwait a member of Cacoy Doce Pares World Federation now opens a new batch of training. Learn the Philippine national sports, which is Arnis/Eskrima with the authentic style and techniques. Training schedule will be every Friday from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm @ Kaifan Sports Complex-Karate Gym. Text or call #50292148-Herms.
Courses
Islamic and Arabic courses:
Islamic and Arabic courses are being offered at the Enlightenment into Islam Center starting from 5:00-7:00 pm.
Registrations can be done at the main office — Women’s Committee in Qurtoba.
For more information contact: 24322684, 25362693, 97743327 and 25362681.
IPC Arabic Course:
IPC Rawdah Ladies Section will commence the Arabic Conversation Course. The students must have successfully completed at least 3 levels of Arabic. Placement test will be taken by those who took Arabic class outside IPC. Class is every Friday from 9-11 am. IPC Rawdah-22512257
Islamic classes in French:
The Enlightenment into Islam is offering Islamic Classes in French for ladies. Timings 4:30 to 7 pm. Every Wednesday. Please register at the office (Women’s Section), 2nd floor. For more information please contact us. Telephone 25362684, 99789954, 99507076, 97743327. Fax 25342573 (attention — Enlightenment into Islam)
Embassies
Indian Embassy notice:
Indian nationals are issued Emergency Certificates (EC) to facilitate their one-way travel to India due to urgency or deportation, under the circumstances of loss of passport or non-retrieval of passport from their sponsors in Kuwait. Since it is illegal to hold two travel documents in India at the same time, the concerned passport has to be cancelled before an Emergency Certificate (EC) is issued to an Indian national. At times,
Embassies
Indian nationals who are either detained or due for deportation may not have their passports with them. They apply for travel documents (Emergency Certificate) either directly or through Kuwait Police. In such cases, ECs are issued to them after cancelling their passports. However, in certain cases, they recover their passports later and travel on those passports which already stand cancelled in data available with immigration authorities in India. These passports are immediately seized by Immigration authorities in India. This results in much harassment and inconvenience to these Indian travelers, whose passports are seized. They are also liable to pay penalties as per the law.
Indian Embassy advises all Indian nationals that if an EC is issued to anyone of them, that implies that his/her passport has been cancelled and that he/she should travel only on the EC issued to him/her.
Chinese Embassy notice:
Documents issued in Kuwait and to be used in China mainland shall first be notarized and legalised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kuwait, and then be legalised by Chinese Embassy in Kuwait. Specific requirements and information for document legalisation, please refer to the website of Chinese Embassy in Kuwait.
For documents issued by member countries of the Apostille Convention*, after getting Apostilles from the competent authorities, they can be used in Hong Kong SAR and Macao SAR of China directly.
*Refer to the Convention of Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents
Chinese Embassy notice:
Please be noted that effective starting today, the photo used in a Chinese visa application must meet the requirements (for details, please visit the website of Chinese embassy http://kw.chineseembassy.org/ eng/). Application with non-compliant photos will not be processed.
Thank you for your attention and cooperation.
Indian Embassy notice:
India has further liberalized grant of visas to nationals of USA, Canada and Japan. Fee structure is as below: 1. Visa fee for USA nationals: (a) Tourist visa: Multiple Entry of ten years duration —KD 36; (b) Business visa: Multiple Entry of one year duration — KD 51; (c) Business visa: Multiple Entry of ten years duration —KD 76.
2. Visa fee for Canadian and Japanese nationals:
(a) Tourist visa: Multiple Entry of six months duration — KD 14; (b) Tourist visa: Multiple Entry of one year duration — KD 22; (c) Tourist visa: Multiple Entry of ten years duration — KD 42; (d) Business visa: Multiple Entry of one year duration — KD 39; (e) Business visa: Multiple entry of ten years duration — KD 64 3. Visa fee for Kuwaiti nationals: (a) Tourist visa: Multiple Entry of six months duration— KD 14; (b) Business visa: Multiple Entry of One year duration — KD 39; (c) Business visa: Multiple Entry of Five years duration — KD 64.
All applicants may visit Passport and Visa Centres of CKGS at (a) 17 Floor, Behbehani Building, Sharq, Kuwait : Tel. No. 22440392 (e-mail: indiavisa.kuwait@ckgs.com) or ; (b) Complex Kais Alghanim, 4 Floor, Mecca Street, in front of Annod Complex, Fahaheel, Kuwait: Tel. No. 22909229 (e-mail: indiavisa.kuwait@ ckgs.com). (c) Jleeb Al Shuyoukh (Abbasiya) 2nd Floor, Jleeb Al Shuyoukh Block 1, Street 1, Xcite Building, Kuwait Tel. No. 24342428) (e-mail: indiavisa.kuwait@ckgs.com). CKGS’s website is http://www.kw.ckgs.in.
In emergency cases, Indian Embassy accepts visa applications directly at its Visa Wing from applicants.
ECI registration of NRIs:
The Election Commission of India (ECI) is in the process of registration of NRIs as overseas electors. The present number of overseas electors is insignificant in comparison to the number of NRIs. Overseas/NRI electors can submit their details in NVSP (National Voters Services Portal) for inclusion of their names in the State Level Electoral roll which should furnish full details of address in the country outside India where they are currently residing.
An Overseas Indian (NRI) can get registered/ enrolled in the electoral roll by filing an application in prescribed Form 6A before the Electoral Registration Officer or Assistant Electoral Registration Officer of the constituency at the place of residence of the applicant in India according to the address given in his/her passport. For any queries (including FAQs) in this regard, all concerned may contact the following telephone numbers which are given below: Telephone: 0091-11-23717391-98; Fax 0091-11-23713412.
For more details please log on to www.eci. nic.in