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registration and other details of the tournament. The last date for registration is Feb 10. We value and appreciate your support and hope to bring to you an exciting and competitive tournament.
Venue : American International School Maidan Hawally, Kuwait Date: Tuesday, Feb 25 For registration and other details please contact: + 965 99596457, + 965 97979647, + 965 94166234, + 965 55390711, +965 96687264
IAK ‘Kulirkalam 2020’:
Idukki Association Kuwait’s much-awaited picnic program named ‘Kulirkalam 2020’ shall be conducted in Abdaly Dar Al Sama Shalet on Feb 14. The organizers informed that the program has been planned in a unique way since the beginning including the journey towards the picnic spot.
An extensive picnic committee which consists of senior members has been set up to coordinate the activities. For further details, please contact Picnic General Convener Baiju Paul and IAK General Secretary Jobins Joseph. Mobile 67759495/66992538.
GKPA annual meeting:
Kuwait Chapter of the Global Kerala Pravasi Association (GKPA), a global expatriate group, will hold its 4th Annual Area Public Meeting in February. The organization, which was launched in Kuwait in 2016 with the aim of mobilizing expatriates under a non-political, noncommunal and non-regional unity, is now a strong presence in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar and the UAE, as well as in 14 countries, including the Maldives, Malaysia and Mozambique. The GKPA Kuwait Chapter is planning a wide range of annual events in April, completing the area’s general meetings in February-March 2020. Salmiya, Mahaboola, Mangaf-Fahaheel, Farwaniya, Abbasiya and Hawally area meetings will be held on consecutive Fridays from the second week of February.
Along with subjective Pravasi conferences, membership card issuance and renewal and NORKA/expatriate pension online registration support will be provided at area meetings.
AWL registration:
If you were interested in joining the American Women’s League (AWL) please check out their website, www.awlkuwait.org, or email them at awl@awlkuwait.org. American women over the age of 17 or wives of Americans are able to join. All other nationalities are welcome as associate members.
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.
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