what’s on today
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.
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)
KTCC activities:
Worship service – every Wednesday 7:00-9:00 pm at North Tent, NECK.
Children’s Bible School – every Wednesday 7 to 9 pm at Activity Building, NECK.
Overnight prayer – every 1st Thursday from 10 pm – 4:00 am at Diwaniya, NECK.
Communion Service – every 3rd Wednesday.
The Following meeting are held at our KTCC Prayer House:
1) Children Bible School Teacher’s Prayer – 1st Saturday 7 to 9 pm.
2) Children’s Prayer – 2nd Friday 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm.
3) Bible Study – every 2nd and 4th Sunday at 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm.
Drinking problem?:
Friends of Bill W. are available to help. Totally confidential. Email: rohsecretary@gmail.com
Narcotics Anonymous:
NA can help with addiction problems. Totally confidential: 94087800 English/Arabic.
Cancer online support group:
If you are Cancer patient or family member fighting with this deadly disease, come join our online support group. Best way of dealing with this disease is providing support and share our experience with each other. There are lot of things which even doctors can’t tell so be member of this website and start sharing your experiences which may help others. October is recognized as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM). The primary purpose is to promote self examination and screening mammography as the most effective way to save lives by detecting breast cancer at early stage. For more information visit: http://fightingwithcancer.webs.com/
Aug 15
Indian Independence Day:
The 73rd Independence Day of India will be celebrated in the Indian Embassy premises at Daiya Area, Gulf Road, on Thursday, August 15, 2019. The unfurling of the National Flag will take place at 0800 hrs, followed by singing of the National Anthem and presentation of patriotic songs by the members of the Indian Community.
All Indian nationals, Pravasis and friends of India in Kuwait are cordially invited to attend.
4) ISOM – Batch 1 Class Tuesdays – 7 to 9 pm and Batch 2 Class Fridays – 4 to 6 pm.
5) Choir Practice – Mondays – 6 to 8 pm.
6) Men’s Fellowship – 4th Friday – 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.
7) Women’s Prayer – (Abbasiya) – 3rd Sunday – 6:30 to 8:30 pm and (Salmiya) 4th Tuesday – 6:30 to 8:30 pm.
8) Fasting Prayer – every 3rd Friday from 12:00 Noon – 3:30 pm.
9) Cottage Prayers – every 2nd and 4th Week. 10) Baptism Service – every 4th Friday. Welcome to all Tamil known people to participate in our regular activities to worship the Lord in our own mother tongue and be blessed!
For details or for any prayer needs contact Tel No: 66920350 / 99432849.
Aug 16
KWA general meeting:
Kuwait Wayanad Association (KWA) is holding an extraordinary general meeting on Aug 16 from 4 pm to 7 pm at the Abbasiya Poppins Hall. All existing members and Wayanadans in Kuwait are hereby welcomed for the meeting. Arrangements are made to manage new membership and also renewals. For new registration, need to bring your passport copy, civil ID copy and passport size photo without fail. Vehicle services will be arranged from different areas.
For more information contact: 55782773, 66387619, 90091976
Timbre Talkers meeting:
Timbre Talkers has completed almost 9 years in Kuwait and is a dynamic and happening club with stalwarts and winners who have represented it to the Division and District levels. “Timbre” means the pitch of sound and each and every member represents a unique sounding speech which resonates as a stupendous orchestra when played together. Our Club meets every first and third Tuesdays at 7.00 pm at Better Books in Salmiya. Our members not only look forward to the innovative meetings but also to the yummy food our members bring from home.
Do come and witness our meetings and join us for a fun-filled evening. For details contact: Rohaina Aqueel VP PR, 66634224; Anand Pillai VP Membership 67055797
IEI Kuwait membership:
The Institution of Engineers (India), Kuwait Chapter invites all its members to update their membership information for the year 2018-19 and actively participate in the chapter activities. Indian engineers residing in Kuwait are welcome to join the pool of more than 750,000 engineers by becoming corporate or non-corporate members of The Institution of Engineers (India).
IEI, Kuwait Chapter conducts many technical events for the benefits of its members. Please watch for further details in your registered e-mail or announcement in media. The chapter has science club activities for members’ children, and ladies wing activities for the member’s family. IEI, Kuwait Chapter has facility to register student members for AMIE Examination for those interested in pursuing career enrichment.
For more information and on chapter membership, kindly contact IEI, Kuwait Chapter on Mob: 90098667 or through email to ieikwt@hotmail.com
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.
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. 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!