what’s on today

ISN educational seminar: On Thursday, Feb 20, the International Student Network (ISN) will return to Kuwait to host a free educational seminar and open house at the Regency Hotel in Bida’a from 5:00-9:00 pm. The Embassy’s Education USA Adviser and consular officers will be present at the fair. Additionally, eight US colleges and universities will participate in the event to provide information about their schools and answer questions from students and parents about educational opportunities in the United States.

This educational event is organized by ISN, in cooperation with the US Embassy. Agenda: 5:15-6:00 pm: Information session about education in the US and student visas

6:00-9:00 pm: Open house. Come and speak face-to-face with university admissions officers and learn about the programs they offer, student life, the costs of studying in the US and much more.

Participating universities: University of California – Northridge, Utica College, Irvine Valley College, Savannah College of Art and Design, Austin Peay State University, Rochester Institute of Technology, Fordham University, DePaul University

Additional information about the fair can be found at https://isnexpo.com/gulfexpo/.

For more information about studying in the United States, please visit https://educationusa.state.gov/ .

Visit us @ kw.usembassy.gov or @ USEmbassyQ8

St Paul’s Church weekly activities: English worship services on Fridays at 10.30 am and on Sundays at 6.30 pm. The Friday English service has separate sessions for children and youth. A Mandarin language speaking congregations meets separately on Fridays at 10.30 am in the Youth Centre at St Paul’s. A combined service with the English and Mandarin language congregations is held on the first Friday of every month. A family service is held on the second Friday of every month with presentations from different organs of the church. The Church of Pakistan has services in English every Thursday at St Paul’s at 5.35 pm and for Urdu language speaking members every Friday at Diwaniya of the NECK Centre, Kuwait City at 5.45 pm. Please contact Fr Michael Mbona on mobile 65960781 or call at Church house on 23985929 or email to chaplain@stpaulskuwait.com or mrmbona@gmail.com For Mandarin speaking congregation contact Revd Zhu Peijin on 99551783 and her email address is greenolivettc@hotmail.com

Contact person: Fr Michael Mbona Mobile: 65960781 Email: mrmbona@gmail.com

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KDNA Mahostavam 2020: Ranjith the versatile well-known film director will attend as Chief Guest in KDNA Malabar Mahostavam 2020 on Friday, Feb 21.

Malabar Mahostavam 2020 will be a whole day entertainment program with variety of items starting from morning at the Indian Central School open auditorium will witness good talents from Kerala in singing and mimicry as well. There will be competition for children, women etc. The official cultural program will be in the evening at 5pm, and will be inaugurated by Ranith. The event is held in conjunction with Kuwait National and Liberation days celebrations.

For details call: President Illias Thottathil – 66671876; Gen Secretary Sathian Varoonda 66689239; Treasurer Santhosh Punathil.

To visit KDNA pages please click the link down: https://www.facebook.com/kdnakuwait

Register online with NORKA: For those who have not yet been able to register for Kerala Govt’s NORKA insurance identity card and become a member of the Non-Resident Welfare Pension Scheme, Online Spot Registration is being offered. The office bearers of the Global Kerala Pravasi Association (GKPA) have arranged this service for expatriates on Feb 21, March 6, March 13, and on March 20 in connection with various area meetings of GKPA in Kuwait.

Registration will be open on February 21 at Mahboola, Block 1 Kala Hall, March 6 at Mangaf-Indraprastha Hall, March 13 at Sarathi Hall, near Abbasiya Choice Restaurant and on March 20 at Farwaniya Metro Clinic Hall from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm. This is an opportunity for those who are not familiar with NORKA registration and welfare fund registration through online portals.

Organizers are advised that applicants to the NORKA/ Welfare Pension scheme must come in person with a self-signed (attested) passport, civil ID copies and passport size photo.

Mahboula- 50636691- 6900856897251910-51167888

Mangaf: 66985656- 6667566569638951-60357933-96968983

Abbasiya: 50751131-6559427966653904-99721860-66278546

Farwaniya: 65877083-6658761066445023-65646273-55583179

GKPA meetings: Global Kerala Pravasi Association (GKPA) Kuwait Chapter Mahaboula Area meeting on Feb 21 in Kala Hall at Mahaboula Block 1 from 2:00 pm.

Contact: Mahboula- 5063669169008568-97251910-51167888

Salmiya- 50816835- 5017705565099367-66951099

Arnis/Eskrima training: Eskrimador-Kuwait 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.

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

UBC badminton tourney: United Badminton Club (UBC) is inviting all players and enthusiast of all nationalities to join their badminton tournament every Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. UBC offers 10 badminton courts for their tournaments, where an exciting price awaits to the winners. And not just that, they also have raffle prizes for those who joined their tournaments. UBC also allowing exclusive badminton courts for hourly rentals. UBC is a newly-formed badminton club located at Street 9, Block 3, Fahaheel Sports Club, Fahaheel, Ahmadi Al Asimah Kuwait headed by Dennis Romeo Malay and Jimmy Carandang. For more information please contact the following number 6566753.

Redeemed Christian Church: The Redeemed Christian Church of God (HOD Parish) worship in English.

Celebration Service: Friday 9 am – 11 am; Divine encounter: Sunday, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm; Digging Deep (Bible studies): Tuesday, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm; Night vigil every last Friday of the month from 10 pm.

Venue: New Mishref. For more information and direction please call 99276603, 6557-7482. Email: rccghouseofdavidq8@gmail.com

Holy Quran classes: Emanway Foundation – Musk is offering classes to teach English-speaking ladies (and girls ages 5 and up) to read the Holy Quran in Arabic. The method is al-Qaedah Noorania, a traditional program which has been used for many years around the world. (Note: ‘Al-Qaedah’ simply means ‘base’; this can be likened to a basic phonics program.) No Arabic knowledge is required. Every Friday from 4:00 to 5:15 pm. Al-Salam Area (south Surra), Block 2, Street 201, House 30. Classes are free, but seats are limited, so register now by calling 66274724.

KTCC activities: 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:

Children Bible School Teacher’s Prayer – 1st Saturday 7 to 9 pm.

Children’s Prayer – 2nd Friday 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm.

ISOM – Batch 1 Class Tuesdays – 7 to 9 pm and Batch 2 Class Fridays – 4 to 6 pm.

Men’s Fellowship – 4th Friday – 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.

Fasting Prayer – every 3rd Friday from 12:00 Noon – 3:30 pm.

Cottage Prayers – every 2nd and 4th Week. 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.