Canadians in Kuwait holds Thanksgiving

Canadians in Kuwait (CiK) a social networking organization for Canadian expat community based in Kuwait celebrated the Thanksgiving Dinner for its members and guests with a grand event with pomp and color at Safir Hotel — Fintas.

Ishtiaq Malik — CiK President welcomed the dignitaries, members and guests on behalf of CiK.

Ambassador of Canada — Mrs Martine Moreau addressed the audience by greeting Canadian community in Kuwait with season’s greetings and appreciated CiK for holding this event.

CiK President thanked special guests

Photos from the event Joey Hood — Deputy Chief of Mission at American Embassy, Tammy Ames — Counselor Commercial in Embassy of Canada, Randy Williams — President AUSA Kuwait Chapter, Scott Beverly — Chairman ABCK, Ibrahim Alhamad — President AusBG, Lieutenant-Colonel Brook G. Bangsboll — Commanding Officer.

CiK president said that since its inception CiK’s mission is to promote Canada’s national traditions and events in Kuwait. He also advised the community to respect the Kuwait rules and regulations and follow them. CiK shares Canadian culture with other expats communities in Kuwait, utilizing the talent and efforts of its members. CiK conducts several events successfully for its members to enjoy their time in Kuwait. The membership to CiK has grown substantially. CiK website is proven to be very informative with weekly news updates and is beneficial to its members.

Ishtiaq Malik appreciated the CiK Executive Board for their extra ordinary efforts, energy and enthusiasm towards CiK. Reza Mehrabi — Managing Finance, Keith Edwards — Secretary, Tracey Mackenzie — Membership, MOE — Events Planner, Tammy Ragany — Events Planner, Christophe Holdrinet, George Apostolou, Zeina Nehme and Sussan Stanley.

Sponsors were thanked for their generous support to make the event successful: CANON — Dherar Hamad, Kuwait Times — Adnan Saad, KARZ Supermarket — Moussa Hamad, Royal Digital Computer Center — Imran Nasim, Crowne Plaza Hotel — Leo Perera, Movenpick Hotel Al Bida’a — Mario Bassil & Safir Hotel Fintas — Murli, Cedric, Raja & Ahmad Shalaby.

Canadian Community in Kuwait enjoyed the gathering with their families and friends.