Canadians in Kuwait holds holiday get-together

Canadians In Kuwait (CiK) a social networking organization for Canadian expat community based in Kuwait celebrated the current season for its members and guests with a grand event with pomp and color at Crowne Plaza Hotel — Farwaniya.

Ishtiaq Malik — CiK President welcomed HE Martine Moreau — Ambassador of Canada and HE Douglas Silliman — US Ambassador, the dignitaries, members and guests on behalf of CiK.

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

US Ambassador — HE Douglas Silliman wished seasons greeting to all in his speech and enthralled the audience with a Canadian poem. All applauded the Ambassador gesture and enjoyed the poem.

CiK President in his address said that CiK shares Canadian culture

Tracey Mackenzie receiving a plaque with other expats communities in Kuwait, utilizing the talent and efforts of its members. CiK’s top agenda is to promote Canada’s national traditions and events in Kuwait. The Past one year was very active, CiK had conducted several successful events 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.

HE Martine Moreau handed over plaque of appreciation to CiK Executive Board Members: Keith Edwards — Secretary, Reza Mehrabi — Managing Finance, Christophe Holdrinet, Mohammad Al Shemmari, George Apostolou, Moly Hinh, Tracey Mackenzie and volunteer Angelina Lantaca.

Ambassador of Canada — HE Martine Moreau and the US Ambassador — HE Douglas Silliman together presented a plaque of appreciation to the CiK President — Ishtiaq Malik for his services to Canadian community.

Special thanks were extended to CiK sponsors for their generous support to make the event successful:

Qatar Airways — Fadi Hijazin (Platinum Main Sponsor), KGL — Taufic Jawhara, Ahmad & Ghazal International — Dr. Mohammed Ameen, Marafie — Shaheed Islam, Al Ahlea Circle Company — Saad Al Mutawa, Honda AlGhanim Motors, Tim Hortons, Almuthana Nursery, Eclipse Salon & SPA, KARZ Supermarket — Moussa Hamad, Royal Digital Computer Center, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Movenpick Hotel Al Bida’a, Radisson Blu Hotel and Safir Hotel — Fintas.

CiK President also thanked Scott Beverly and Lorie Beverly for supporting this CiK event.

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