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Friday, January 5, 2018

Upcoming Comic Conventions


IGN Convention 2017
Date: 23 to 25 November 2017 (Thursday to Saturday)
Time: 10 am to 10 pm
Venue: Kuwait International Fairgrounds, Hall 4A
To book a ticket, CLICK HERE.
Check out my previous post for more details, CLICK HERE.


ANIME and MANGA CON 2018
Date: 11 to 13 January 2018 (Thursday to Saturday)
Time: 3 pm to 11 pm
Venue: Kuwait International Fairgrounds, Hall 4A
Instagram: @ai_showq8 (CLICK HERE)
JOYSTICK
#Joystick2018
(POSTPONED)
Date: 26-27 January 2018 (Friday - Saturday)
(Joystick Gaming Convention)
Time: Fri 12-10pm, Sat 2-10pm
Venue: Kuwait International Fairgrounds, Hall 5
Website: http://www.joystick.life
Instagram: @theofficialjoystick (CLICK HERE)
Facebook: @TheOfficialJoystick (CLICK HERE)
Twitter: @joystick_life (CLICK HERE)
Youtube: (CLICK HERE)
Ticket Booking: (CLICK HERE) & (CLICK HERE)


COMIC CON KUWAIT 2018
Date: 22 to 24 February 2018 (Thursday to Saturday)
(Kuwait National & Independence Weekend)
Venue: Kuwait International Fairgrounds
Instagram: @YHKEvents (CLICK HERE)
Instagram: @ComicConKuwait (CLICK HERE)
COMFEST KUWAIT 2018
Date: 1 to 3 March 2018 (Thursday to Saturday)
Time: 4 pm to 11 pm
Venue: Kuwait International Fairgrounds, Hall 8
Instagram: @comfestcon (CLICK HERE)

GX 2018 and KBR 2018
#GX2018 #KBR2018
Date: 12 to 14 April 2018 (Thursday to Saturday)
(Games & Media Expo and Kuwait Battle Royale)
Venue: Kuwait International Fairgrounds, Hall 4A
Schedule for 3 days: (CLICK HERE)
Instagram: @FikraKW (CLICK HERE)
Facebook: @FikraKW (CLICK HERE)
Twitter: @FikraKW (CLICK HERE)
Youtube: @FikraKW (CLICK HERE)
Snapchat: @FikraKW
Twitch: @FikraKW (CLICK HERE)

Previous related Post.
CLICK HERE to check out this year's upcoming IGN Con 2017 Kuwait Post.
CLICK HERE to check out this year's KNOT 2017 Kuwait Post.
CLICK HERE to check out this year's SuperCon Kuwait 2017 Post.
CLICK HERE to check out this year's Cosplayer HQ 2017 post.
CLICK HERE to check out this year's GX/KBR 2017 post.
CLICK HERE to check out last year's GX/KBR 2016 post.
CLICK HERE to check out this year's COMIC CON 2017 KUWAIT post.
CLICK HERE to check out one of the first Cosplay contest conducted in Kuwait post.
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Saturday, October 28, 2017

Upcoming Motor Shows

Photo Courtesy to Kuwait Bikers, Auto Works kw, Gulf Run, Official Road Rush
BIKER OPENING SEASON CARNIVAL
Date: 2 to 4 November 2017 (Thursday to Saturday)
Time: 9am to 9pm
Venue: in front of Museum of Modern Art (opp. Souq Sharq)
Kuwait biker team in cooperation with National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters brings this carnival/festival. The 3 day festival includes many activities, events, competitions and prizes, open market, restaurant corner, cafe, games and activities.
Instagram: @kuwait_bikers (CLICK HERE)
Snapchat: @kuwaitbikers
Facebook: @KuwaitBikers (CLICK HERE)
Twitter: @kuwaitbikers (CLICK HERE)
Google+: CLICK HERE
Flickr: CLICK HERE
Youtube: CLICK HERE
CLICK HERE if the above video 
Coordinates for Venue: Lat, Long 29.38508249430695,47.9832199215889
Latitude: 29.38508249430695
Longitude: 47.9832199215889
DMS (Degrees, minutes, seconds)
Latitude: 29°23'6.297'' N
Longitude: 47°58'59.591'' E

AUTO WORKS SHOW
Date: 14 to 16 December 2017 (Thursday to Saturday)
Venue: Kuwait International Fairgrounds, Hall 5
After the success of the first Auto Works Show which took place in 2016 with more than 50 companies and organisations that participated including U.S. Commercial Department, Kuwait Historical, Vintage and classic car museum and Bahrain International Circuit. The show serves to connect and create business opportunity for both the middle-east consumers and local businesses with the international automotive and motorcycle aftermarket industry. It features a wide variety of display of racing, customized, classic and vintage cars and motorcycles from all over the region. 
Instagram: @autoworks.kw (CLICK HERE)
CLICK HERE if the above video does not work
Coordinates for Venue: Lat, Long 29.27084080762166,48.04633900523186
Latitude: 29.27084080762166
Longitude: 48.04633900523186
DMS (Degrees, minutes, seconds)
Latitude: 29°16'15.027'' N
Longitude: 48°2'46.82'' E
The Goal of the event is 1) to promote the local cars and power sports sectors in the state of Kuwait and its economy. 2) to facilitate the buying process for the user by providing diversity of products all in one place to compare prices and quality. 3) Create international and local business opportunities. 4) Promote small local businesses.
CLICK HERE to check out last year's Auto Works Show in 2016

GULFRUN KARTING ENDURANCE RACE
Date: 14 to 16 December 2017 (Thursday to Saturday)
Time: 4pm onwards
Venue: Sirbb Circuit, Shuwaikh
Category: 12 Hours and 24 Hours (Endurance Race)
The GulfRun Karting Endurance Race was launched in 2011 to create an exciting competition in Kuwait. GulfRun Karting has evolved into a fully-fledged Endurance Rate that follows International regulations from start to finish. The race is marshaled by a certified team with several years of experience managing international races. The karts have been purchased specifically for this race, in order to ensure the high level of competitiveness among teams. There are several activities, local stores and restaurants available to participants and visitors of all ages to enjoy during the races.
Website: http://www.gulfrunkarting.com/
Instagram: @gulfrun (CLICK HERE)
Facebook: @gulfrun (CLICK HERE)
Twitter: @gulfrun (CLICK HERE)
Youtube: @GulfRunTV (CLICK HERE)
Vimeo: @gulfrun (CLICK HERE)
Google+: @Gulfrun (CLICK HERE)
Flickr: @gulfrun (CLICK HERE) 
GulfRun 24 hour Endurance Race December 2012
CLICK HERE if the above video does not work
Coordinates for Venue: Lat, Long 29.338862462192925,47.9443359375
Latitude: 29.338862462192925
Longitude: 47.9443359375
DMS (Degrees, minutes, seconds)
Latitude: 29°20'19.905'' N
Longitude: 47°56'39.609'' E

GULFRUN CARSHOW 8
Date: 1 to 3 February 2018 (Thursday to Saturday)
Venue: Murouj, Sahara Kuwait
First launched in 2008 when the GulfRun 4 took place. The goal was to bring the GulfRun drivers, car enthusiasts and the general public interested in automobiles. 
Website: http://www.gulfrun.com/carshow/
Instagram: @gulfrun (CLICK HERE)
Facebook: @gulfrun (CLICK HERE)
Twitter: @gulfrun (CLICK HERE)
Youtube: @GulfRunTV (CLICK HERE)
Vimeo: @gulfrun (CLICK HERE)
Google+: @Gulfrun (CLICK HERE)
Flickr: @gulfrun (CLICK HERE) 
GulfRun CarShow preparation done for previous GulfRun8 in 2011
CLICK HERE if the above video does not work
Coordinates for Venue: Lat, Long 29.26100406833988,48.02234128117561
Latitude: 29.26100406833988
Longitude: 48.02234128117561
DMS (Degrees, minutes, seconds)
Latitude: 29°15'39.615'' N
Longitude: 48°1'20.428'' E


GULFRUN 13
Date: 8-9 February 2018 (Thursday and Friday)
Venue: Bahrain International Circuit (CLICK HERE)
The GulfRun is an annual motorsport event that started in 2005 as a weekend getaway for a group of friends passionate about automobile racing. The event consist of multiple category - Circuit (Inner/Outer/GP) competition, Autocross competition and Quatermile Drag competition.
Website: http://www.gulfrun.com/gulfrun/
Instagram: @gulfrun (CLICK HERE)
Facebook: @gulfrun (CLICK HERE)
Twitter: @gulfrun (CLICK HERE)
Youtube: @GulfRunTV (CLICK HERE)
Vimeo: @gulfrun (CLICK HERE)
Google+: @Gulfrun (CLICK HERE)
Flickr: @gulfrun (CLICK HERE) 
GulfRun X official video
CLICK HERE if the above video does not work
ROAD RUSH 8 and CARNIVAL 5
Carnival Date: 25/11/2017
Venue: Sirbb Circuit
Instagram: @officialroadrush (CLICK HERE)
Road Rush is an event prepared by the women of Kuwait who love driving and cars. The women get together with their machines and have a blast and let loose for 2 days at Bahrain International Circuit (Generally during the first two weeks of February). Around a month earlier, the Road Rush Carnival takes place in Kuwait. There are several activities, local stores, restaurants and a many fun things to do while getting to meet with the Road Rush participants. Watch below to see the previous years videos.
Road Rush Carnival of 2014
CLICK HERE if the above video does not work

Youtube: CLICK HERE Road Rush 4 (2014)
CLICK HERE if the above video does not work
MOTORBASH
Date: To be announced
Venue: To be announced
Instagram: @Motorbash (CLICK HERE)
Twitter: @Motorbash (CLICK HERE)
Snapchat: @Motorbash
CLICK HERE if the above video does not work
CLICK HERE if the above video does not work
RedBull CPD Car Park Drift FINAL
Date: 8/12/2017
Venue: Sirbb Circuit, Shuwaikh
Instagram: @sirbbcircuit (CLICK HERE)
Instagram: @redbullkuwait (CLICK HERE)
Photo Courtesy to Sirbb Circuit
CLICK HERE to the see the original Instagram Video
Watch LIVE on Youtube. CLICK HERE

Kuwait Riders 8TH BIKE SHOW
Date: 24/01/2018 till 27/01/2018
Venue: Kuwait
Venue: at The Kuwait Motor Show, 360 Mall, Kuwait
Instagram: @Kuwait_riders (CLICK HERE)
Youtube: @KuwaitRiders (CLICK HERE)

Bikers from the gulf are invited to join in for the event.
Photo Courtesy to Kuwait Bikers
Photo Courtesy to Kuwait Bikers
THE KUWAIT MOTOR SHOW
Date: 18/01/2018 till 27/01/2018
Venue: 360 Mall, Kuwait
Instagram: @Kuwait_motorshow (CLICK HERE)




 Previous related posts

CLICK HERE to see the post on GulfRun Car Show 8 - year 2013.
CLICK HERE to see the post on GulfRun Endurance Run 3 - year 2013.
CLICK HERE to see the post on Road Rush 3 - year 2013.
CLICK HERE to see the post on GulfRun Car Show 7 - year 2012.
CLICK HERE to see the post on Red Bull Car Park Drift.
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Thursday, April 20, 2017

GX/KBR 2017 Starts Today (Kuwait Battle Royale/Cosplay/Gaming Expo)

Photo courtesy to FikraKW
Right Here, Right now, GX/KBR 2017 kicks off in Kuwait International Fairgrounds, Hall 5. The 3 day event covers a variety of entertainment from Kuwait Battle Royale to Cosplay contest. Kudos for FIKRA kuwait to pull off yet again another Game and Media Entertainment Expo. Click on the links below to be directed to the schedule lists or the social media accounts which will update you on the current happenings.

3 day schedule of the event: CLICK HERE.
Layout of the Hall 5 at KIF: CLICK HERE.
Kuwait Battle Royale Bracket List: CLICK HERE. (9 Brackets including 2 for Wii U)

USE the Hashtag #GX2017 #KBR2017

Fikra and event Information.
Instagram: CLICK HERE
Facebook: CLICK HERE
Twitter: CLICK HERE
Twitch: CLICK HERE
Snapchat: FikraKW
Website: CLICK HERE
Blog: CLICK HERE
Location: CLICK HERE (29.270933, 48.046258) Also refer map down.

Kuwait Battle Royale consist of games (All the below are Double Elimination matches)
  • Super Smash Bros for Wii U (2 brackets with a total of 43 players)
  • Street Fighter V (2 brackets with a total of 41 players)
  • The King of Fighters XIV ( 1 bracket of 29 players)
  • Mortal Kombat X ( 1 bracket of 26 players)
  • Guilty Gear Xrd ( 1 bracket of 26 players)
  • Dead or Alive 5 ( 1 bracket of 15 players)
  • Blazblue Central Fiction (1 bracket of 16 players)
Videogame Music Show with the US Military Band is a high light feature for Day 1 night.

Previous Posts
CLICK HERE to check out last year's GX/KBR 2016 post.
CLICK HERE to check out this year's COMIC CON 2017 KUWAIT post.
CLICK HERE to check out one of the first Cosplay contest conducted in Kuwait post.
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Thursday, March 9, 2017

Comic Con Kuwait 2017

Photo Courtesy to Comic Con Kuwait
Comic Con Kuwait kicks off on 9th March 2017 at Kuwait Fairgrounds Mishref Hall 8. This 3 day event being held from Thursday to Saturday with amazing guests, cosplay contests and many more will be site to see.

Guest list include amazing artists & voice actors:

The 3 day event has been set up with convenient timings so that all can enjoy their weekend.
  • March 9th Thursday 4-11 pm
  • March 10th Friday 2-11 pm
  • March 11th Saturday 2-10 pm
Tickets can be purchased from Comic Con Kuwait website (CLICK HERE). Tickets can be purchased for a single day, or for all three days. If one wishes to interact with the comic con guests then they can purchase the PLATINUM tickets. For ticket purchases, CLICK HERE.
The setup of the venue at Kuwait International Fairgrounds in Mishref for HALL NO 8 is as above. There is plenty of things available for a lot of people and the COSPLAY CONTEST will definitely be entertaining with the local talents and others putting their efforts into different characters. CLICK HERE if one wants to register. For Inquiries : +965-50501602 (cosplays)


References and informations
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Sunday, January 25, 2015

Info Connect & Info Biz 2015

Kuwait's Info Connect Exhibition is back with a week long event taking place at Mishref's Kuwait International Fairground Hall No 6. The event start on Sunday, 25th January 2015 and goes up to Saturday, 31st January 2015. This exhibition is one of the most happening IT and Computer Exhibitions that take place in Kuwait with lots of on spot discounts and offers. One can get great offers on hardware, software and also mobile phones. Also as the telecom operators are present with their booths, they give the best internet packages with devices or without. Example, in Info connect 2014, Fast Telco launched the fastest internet package in Kuwait with 1000 Mbps Internet connection using fiber optics for both business or residential customers. It is definitely a costly service nonetheless it is the first of its kind in Kuwait offered to an individual or residential customer.

TIMINGS for Infoconnect Exhibition
25th January 2015 to 31st January 2015
Morning 10 am to 1 pm
Evenings 4:30 pm to 9 pm
(NOTE: Please check before going for 25th January as Kuwait has declared it as public holiday)
Photo Courtesy to AAB World
There are some tentative changes to the Exhibition schedule so check before going to the exhibition.
TENTATIVE (Monday 26/01/2015 till Sunday, 01/02/2015)

Below is a list of companies that will be putting up their booths. It will give a heads up on the type of products that will be available during the exhibition. The best being "All under one roof" concept. (SOURCE: CLICK HERE for the exhibitors list) (The list below is tentative - that is more number of booths might be present on the day of the event)

Internet Operators in Kuwait
  • Qualitynet
  • Gulfnet communication
  • Zagil / Zajil Telecom
  • FastTelco
  • Gulfnet International (KEMS)
Wireless Internet Operators in Kuwait
  • Wireless Internet Mobile Data Co. (WIMD)
  • Mada Communications
Other Booths
  • Orbit Show Time Networks (OSN)
  • Dar Al Mashoura Publishing
  • Infocenter for Training Services
  • Asnaf General Trading Co.
  • Capital Quality
  • Wahran General Trading Co.
  • Infogate Mobile Est.
  • Xmart Mobile
  • Ministry of Communications
  • Telephoneatti
  • Alhalya General Trading
  • AAB World
  • Design Master
  • Channels Media
  • IT City International
    Naser Mohammad Al Sayer Communications (Canon)
  • Anwar Al Mohammadiya
  • Anwarco
  • Alfoz Group
  • Slink International Computer
  • Al Adwa News Colour Est.
  • Nokhda Mobile
  • AL Malim Mobile
  • Q7 Mobile
  • Mix Max General Trading Co.
  • Al Bareeq General Trading
  • Kayo Games AL Harbash Computer Co.
  • Arak General Trading (YShield)
  • Dlink General Trading Co.
  • Right Click General Trading Co.
Simultaneously with the start of Info Connect exhibition, the Info Biz exhibition kicks off with business audience as their target. Other than this, the general public get to see the implementation of IT solutions in the different Government organisations and departments - More like the E-portals. List of the government departments showing their booths are below. (CLICK HERE for the source)
  • Central Agency for Information Technology (CAIT)
  • The Public Authority for Civil Information (PACI)
  • Central Stattistical Bureau
  • Kuwait Credit Bank
  • Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority
  • Manpower & Government Restructuring Program
  • Kuwait Fire Services Directorate
  • Information Technology Authority - Sultanate of Oman
  • Ministry of Finance
  • Ministry of Education
  • Ministry of State for Youth Affairs
  • Public Authority for Industry
  • Public Authority for Housing Welfare
  • Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research
  • Ministry of Electricity and Water
  • Ministry of Public Works
  • Kuwait Awqaf Public Foundation
  • Ministry of Communications
  • Ministry of Awkaf and Islamic Affairs
TIMINGS FOR INFO BIZ 
25th January 2015 to 29th January 2015
Mornings - 10 am to 1 am
Evenings - 4:30 pm to 8 pm
(NOTE: Please check before going for 25th January as Kuwait has declared it as public holiday)

UPDATE 27/01/2015 : Mark - 248am has posted about the prices of Internet packages that the service providers are giving this year. Not much change compared to last year but lot of on spot prizes or Scratch cards. CLICK HERE for the post on Internet Prices and CLICK HERE for the Information on InfoConnect 2015 by Mark on 248AM
Photo Courtesy to Mark of  248AM
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Tuesday, February 5, 2013

K.O. Fighting Game Festival Kuwait

Courtesy of Quality Net Kuwait and White Tower Kuwait.
RECORDED FOOTAGE : CLICK HERE

The Gaming Festival kicks off on 7th February 2013 and will go on until 9th February 2013. Three days of tournament which is being held in Kuwait International Fair (KIF) Grounds, Mishref (The same place where Infoconnect  Exhibition took place). So starting off the weekend from Thursday 5 pm onwards Hall Number 8 at Mishref KIF will be the gaming zone. Parking should be sufficient as this event is targeted for Game Lovers. Entrance Charge is KD 5 for three (3) days and also entering into any tournament or tournaments. The whole event is sponsored by Quality Net and powered by White Tower. For more information about registering and other details, one can log into White Towers Site.

So breakdown are as follows:
K.O. Fighting Game Festival.
Thursday 7th Feb 5 pm till 12 midnight.
Friday 8th Feb 4 pm till 12 midnight.
Saturday 9th Feb 4 pm till 12 midnight.
One Charge : KD 5 (Kuwaiti Dinar) for spectators or tournament participents.
Purchase of Passes/Registrations : White Tower, Salem Al Mubarak Street, Al Burj Al Abyath, M
Venue: Hall No. 8, Kuwait International Fair Grounds, Mishref, Kuwait.

Games ( All games will be played on PlayStation 3)
  1. Team Tournament (3v3) : Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition v2012.
    Prizes First: KD 2000, Second KD 600, Third KD 300
  2. Singles (1v1) : Ultimate Marvel VS Capcom 3
    Prizes First: KD 500, Second KD 250, Third KD 150
  3. Singles (1v1) : Tekken Tag Tournament 2
    Prizes First: KD 300, Second KD 150, Third KD 100
All the above tournaments are Double Elimination.

 The trailers of the K.O. Game Festival can be seen below:
Above: Trailer 1 - Courtesy to White Tower, CLICK HERE for the Youtube Link.

Above: Trailer 2 - Courtesy to White Tower, CLICK HERE for the Youtube Link.
White Tower has its presence on TWITTER, FACEBOOK and YOUTUBE.
Similarly Quality Net has its presence on TWITTER, FACEBOOK, YOUTUBE and INSTAGRAM.

International Guests attending the event are the following :
  • KichijojiKEN
  • Shin
  • -R-
  • Gachikun
  • Rariken
  • Super SantarouMan
  • Akimo
  • Okkun
  • NISHIKIN
  • Tokido
  • Mago
  • Xian
  • Justin Wong
  • Zhi
  • Papatiwawa
  • Ryan Hart
White Tower has released a Player Reveal Trailer:

Above: Player Reveal Trailer - Courtesy to White Tower, CLICK HERE for the Youtube Link.

UPDATE (07/02/2013, Thursday) : The Game Festival is being video graphed and being put online on LuckyGenGamers Twitch.tv site. Also they have a Facebook Group page.

UPDATE:
The Bracket list for all the 3 categories are up online.
  • Team Tournament (3v3) : Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition v2012. CLICK HERE to view.
  • Singles (1v1) : Ultimate Marvel VS Capcom 3. CLICK HERE to view.
  • Singles (1v1) : Tekken Tag Tournament 2. CLICK HERE to view.
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