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I ndo-Kuwait
Friendship Society, Kuwait (www.indokuwaitfriendshipsociety.com)
is planning to conduct
competitions in Indian and Kuwaiti Patriotic
songs. This is the first time in Kuwait, an Indian
Association is organizing contests in “Patriotic Songs”
for both Indian and Kuwaiti School students. The first
3 places will be declared separately by Judges who are
experts in Indian and Kuwaiti Patriotic songs. Several
prizes and awards will be handed over for the winning
schools. Pradeep Rajkumar and A K S Abdul Nazar said
that IKFS wants let our children learn what they mean
as a “Patriotic” to their home country. 4 pages of spot
Essay competition related to “Patriotism” also will be
held in the same day as a spot registration. 1 Girl and 1
Boy student from each School can participate in the
ESSAY contest. Dr. Mohamed Tareq, Chairman of the
First Indian Model School in Kuwait “ Salmiya Indian
Model School (SIMS) already confirmed as a Co-
Sponsor of the Program.
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WHAT’S ON
MP Ali Al-Omair recently threw a Ghabqa to the honors of the third constituency residents that was
attended by other lawmakers, dignitaries and the media.
Competitions in Patriotic songs
Conditions apply
1) The competitions are meant for all the Schools
located in Kuwait and should be nominated by
school authority.
2) Each school can select group of 7 students for the
“PATRIOTIC SONGS (Indian and Kuwaiti)” and nominate
separately.
3) Children of above 12 years till 17 years (VII classes
to XII classes) are eligible for the contest. But if
School is permitted
4) Musical instruments or KARAOKE mixer should be
accompanied by the participating
students/Children and the school team should
operate and select the mixers.
5) Time frame: 7 minutes - Names will be called as
“First come” in the Registration.
The Event will be held at the auditorium of
“Salmiya Indian Model School” on Saturday, 27th
October 2012 from 09:30 am onwards. It will be a full
day program with fun and full of entertainments.
Food-stalls of different Kuwaiti and Indian tastes will
installed.
Dr. Ghalib Al-Mashoor said in a press release that
Invitations for all schools located in various parts of
Kuwait are already been sent. Schools under one management
but from different locations can also participate
in the contest individually. As per the school
directory, there 23 Indian schools in Kuwait. The last
date of receiving names of the Participants is scheduled
on 2nd day of October, 2012 (INDIA’s GHANDI
JAYANTHI DAY). The entry is free to all and due to 2nd
day of Eid Al-Adha holidays, a large crowd is expected
to attend in addition to, Senior Kuwaiti and Indian citizens
will also grace the function.
All the applications of interest should be sent to:
ikfsociety@gmail.com Phone:99430786
Embassy
Information
MONDAY, JULY 30, 2012
EMBASSY OF AUSTRALIA
The Australian Embassy Kuwait does not have
a visa or immigration department. All processing
of visas and immigration matters in
conducted by The Australian Consulate-
General in Dubai. Email:
info.ausdxb@vfshelpline.com (VFS)
immigration.dubai@dfat.gov.au (Visa Office); Tel:
+971 4 355 1958 (VFS) - +971 4 508 7200 (Visa
Office); Fax: +971 4 355 0708 (Visa Office). In Kuwait
applications can be lodged at the Australian Visa
Application Centre 4B 1st Floor, Al-Banwan Building
Al-Qibla Area, Ali Al-Salem Street, opposite the
Central Bank of Kuwait, Kuwait City, Kuwait. Working
hours and days: 09:30 - 17:30; Sunday - Thursday. Or
visit their website www.vfs-au-gcc-com for more
information. Kuwait citizens can apply for tourist
visas on-line at www.immi.gov.au/e visa/e676.htm
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EMBASSY OF ARGENTINE
The Embassy of Argentina requests all
Argentinean citizens in Kuwait to proceed to
our official email ekuwa@mrecic.gov.ar in
order to register or update contact information.
The embassy encourages all citizens to do so,
including the ones who have already registered in
person at the embassy. The registration process
helps the Argentinean Government to contact and
assist Argentineans living abroad in case of any
emergency.
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EMBASSY OF BANGLADESH
The Embassy of the People’s Republic
of Bangladesh in Kuwait will follow the
following office hours during the holy
month of Ramadan. Sunday to Thursday: 9 am
- 3:30 pm. Friday and Saturday: Weekly holidays.
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EMBASSY OF BRITAIN
Consular section at the British Embassy will be
starting an online appointment booking system
for our consular customers from Sunday, 01 July
2012. All information including how to make an
appointment is now available on the embassy website. In
addition, there is also a “Consular Appointment System”
option under Quick links on the right hand side on the
homepage, which should take you to the “Consular
online booking appointment system” main page.
Please be aware that from 01 July 2012, we will no longer
accept walk-in customers for legalisation, notarial services
and certificates (birth, death and marriages). If you have
problems accessing the system or need to make an
appointment for non-notarial consular issues or have a
consular emergency, please call 2259 4355/7/8 or email
us on consularenquirieskuwait@fco.gov.uk. If you require
consular assistance out of office hours (working hours:
0730-l430 hrs), please contact the Embassy on 2259 4320.
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EMBASSY OF INDIA
During the holy month of Ramadan, the
office timings of the Indian Passport and
Visa Service Centres of BLS International
Visa Services Co, Kuwait, situated at (i)
Emad Commercial Centre, Basement Floor,
Ahmed Al Jaber Street, Sharq, Kuwait, and (ii)
Mujamma Unood, 4th floor, Office No. 25-26
Makka Street, Fahaheel, Kuwait, will be from 8.00
am - 3.00 pm from Saturday to Thursday (i.e. six
days a week). Tokens for submission of applications
will NOT be issued after 2.00 pm. Delivery of
passports and visas will be from 11.00 am
onwards. Embassy of India, Kuwait, will maintain
its usual working hours.
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EMBASSY OF KENYA
The Embassy of the Republic of Kenya
wishes to inform Kenyan residents
throughout Kuwait and the general public
that with effect from June 1, 2012 the Embassy
has moved from its current location to a new
location in Surra Block 1, Street 8, Villa 303.
Please note that the new telephone and fax
numbers will be communicated as soon as possible.
For enquiries you can contact Consular
Section on mobile 90935162 or 97527306.
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EMBASSY OF MEXICO
The Embassy of Mexico is pleased to inform that it
is located in CLIFFS Complex, Villa 6, Salmiya,
block 9, Baghdad street, Jadda Lane 7. The working
hours for consular issues are from 9:00 to
12:00 Sunday through Thursday. The reception is closed
from 14:00 to 15:00 hours for lunch break. The Embassy of
Mexico kindly requests all Mexicans citizens in Kuwait to
proceed to the e-mail: embkuwait@sre.gob.mx in order to
register or update contact information. Other consultations
or/and appointments could be done by telephone
or fax: (+965) 2573 1952
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EMBASSY OF MYANMAR
Embassy of the Republic of the Union of
Myanmar would like to inform the general
public that the Embassy has moved its office
to new location at Villa 35, Road 203, Block 2, Al-
Salaam Area in South Surra. The Embassy wishes
to advice Myanmar citizens and travellers to
Myanmar to contact Myanmar Embassy at its new
location. Tel. 25240736, 25240290, Fax: 25240749,
e-mail:myankuwait11@gmai1.com
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EMBASSY OF THAILAND
The Royal Thai Embassy in Kuwait, wishes to
invite the Kuwaiti companies that deal business
with Thai companies or those agencies of Thai
commercial companies to visit the Embassy’s
Commercial Office to register their relevant information
to be part of the embassy’s business and trade
database. The Royal Thai Embassy is located in Jabriya,
Block 6, Street 8, Villa No. 1, Telephone No. 25317530 -
25317531, Ext: 14.
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EMBASSY OF PHILIPPINES
In reference to our announcement last July
14 2012 announcing the transfer and opening
of our new Philippine Overseas Labor
Office due on August 1 , we regret to inform
Filipinos in Kuwait that due to unavoidable circumstances,
the August 1 opening will be moved to
new date August 5. POLO will be closed to public
transactions on July 30, 31 and August 1 & 2. For
emergency please contact the POLO hotline at Tel
99558527.