KFMB Gluten Free Products

Photo Courtesy to Kuwait Flour Mill and Bakeries Company (KFMB)

Kuwait Flour Mills and Bakeries Company (KFMB) has launched four product which are Gluten Free. These are subsidized just like all of their other products. This takes place as they have just opened the first factory for gluten free products. (CLICK HERE to read about the article in 'The Times Kuwait')

Photo Courtesy to Kuwait Flour Mill and Bakeries Company (KFMB)

A post by the blogger 'A-O' on his blog 'Kuwaiti-Trailmix' gives more information on the above subject & the reasons why Gluten Free products (subsidized) are necessary for certain people. (People who have celiac disease or even the ones allergic to Gluten who cannot take regular Bakery products) CLICK HERE to read the post.

Photo Courtesy to Kuwait Flour Mill and Bakeries Company (KFMB)

I came across the articles through 'Mark' on his blog '248am'. CLICK HERE for the post. I was originally planning to write about this in sometime, but going through some of the articles and after going through the Gluten Free products, thought why to delay. One of the main things people should know is that these gluten free products are available across certain factory outlets. As mentioned in A.O post & on KFMB pamphlets it is better or easier for people to call up and check whether the products are available. CLICK HERE for the post by Sala6a on the same subject.

Photo Courtesy to Kuwait Flour Mill and Bakeries Company (KFMB)

The following are the phone numbers:

• Shaab: 22613611
• Keifan: 24832400
• Khaitan: 24745641
• Jahra: 24555392
• Yarmouk: 25337533
• Rumaithiya: 25629296
• Ahmadi: 23980749

Photo Courtesy to Kuwait Flour Mill and Bakeries Company (KFMB)

Now we come to the point about their products. Mark and A.O. both have also mentioned about the products and its price list. Also KFMB has put info about it in their pamphlets. I wanted to add some more information, like the weight of the products or the number of pieces one gets when purchasing this. Also how long will the products remain on the shelf or in simple terms - when do they expire.

Photo Courtesy to Kuwait Flour Mill and Bakeries Company (KFMB)

The products are as follows:

• Sliced Loaf of Bread - Toast: 700 fils (400 grams - Around 12 slices, one slice 30.8gm is 1.5cm or 1/2 in.) Expiry date 5 days.
• Hamburger Buns: 690 fils (240 grams - 4 pieces of Hamburger Bun each weighing 60 gms, Diameter of around 9 cm or 3 1/2 in, thickness around 4.5 cms or 1 3/4in) Expiry date 5 days.
• Rolls / Hot Dog Rolls: 590 fils (200 grams - 4 pieces of roll each weighing 50 gms, length around 12.5 cm or 5 in., width 5 cm or 2 in, depth 4cm or above 1 1/2in.) Expiry date 5 days.
• Vanilla Cupcakes: 390 fils (100 grams - 2 cupcakes, one cupcake 50 gms is diameter 6.5 cm or 2 1/2 in. and depth over 4cm or 1 3/4 in) Expiry date 8 days.

Kuwait Flour Mill & Bakeries company has always been coming up with products which definitely are useful and essential. I believe nearly everyone in Kuwait, around 4 million in population takes in one product of KFMB, be it the European bakery section - with breads or Croissant & other products, Arabic bakery section, Biscuit Factory, Vegetable Oils, Macaroni Factory. If not this way then indirectly through the Mill section or Animal Feed section.

Photo Courtesy to Kuwait Flour Mill and Bakeries Company (KFMB)

For their Website which list the Products and factories they have CLICK HERE.

For their Facebook page. CLICK HERE

For their Instagram page. CLICK HERE

For their Youtube Channel. CLICK HERE

For their Twitter Handle. CLICK HERE

For their Google+. CLICK HERE

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Translation to the above (This was put up on the window of KFMB Factory Outlet)
Products suitable for each of the (المنتجات تصلح لكل من)

• Celiac Patients (مرضى السيلياك)
• Diabetes Patients (مرضى السكر)
• Autism Syndrome (متلازمة التوحد)
• Down Syndrome (متلازمة داون)
• Eczema (الاكزيما)
• Heart Patients (مرضى القلب)
• Hyperactivity (فرط النشاط)
• And others (وغيرها)

Noon Outdoor Work Hour Ban

Summer's in Kuwait are getting extreme over the years and for past few years, the government of Kuwait has been passing a Noon Outdoor Work Hour Ban. It usually starts on June 1 until August 31. The outdoor work hour ban starts from 11 am and remains till 4 pm, during which no worker should be found doing outdoor work like construction work, cleaning crews in the open, the agricultural work force and animal husbandry (or shepherds), any kind of outdoor maintenance work, etc.. 

The above ban is imposed by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour (MoSAL). The fines previously given to people or companies found to be breaking the above ban was KD 500 per person. In the previous years, companies have been fined. We are hoping that more than fines, peoples lives will be safe during those peak temperature hours when the direct sunlight is quiet unbearable.

CLICK HERE for the article in Kuwait Times.

CLICK HERE for the article in Indians in Kuwait.

CLICK HERE for the article in Construction Week online.

Sunday 25/01/2015 is a holiday

Three days of mourning has been declared in Kuwait following the news of demise of the Saudi Arabian King Abdulla bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud. He passed away in the early hours of Friday (around 1 am). State of Kuwait declared a three day morning starting Friday, 23/01/2015 and will last up to Sunday, 25/01/2015. Consecutively, other departments and organisations have been declaring their suspension of activities for these three days. (SOURCE: CLICK HERE for the KUNA article)

Civil Service Commission (CSC) Kuwait has decided to shutdown the government ministries and departments for these three days. Therefore everyone will return to active duty starting Monday, 26/01/2015. Union of Kuwaiti Banks has also announced that they will not open on Sunday for business.

In Kuwait, as the events of Hala February is going on and many events are scheduled during January and February, Therefore some of these events have been suspended and postponed. Therefore people should inquire about the events in advance. The Organizing committee of the Fifth National Heritage Festival announced the suspension of their activities.

Circular from Civil Service Commission

Arafat Day will be 3rd October 2014

The announcement was made by the High Court in Saudi Arabia that Thursday, 25/09/2014 will be the 1st day of the 12th month of the Lunar Calender (Zul - Hijjah / Dhul-Hijjah).

Therefore the following

• 25/09/2014 = 01/12/1435
• 03/10/2014 = 09/12/1435 - Arafat Day
• 04/10/2014 = 10/12/1435 - First day of Eid-ul-Adha / Bakrid

Sources:

CLICK HERE for the article from KUNA - Kuwait News Agency (In Arabic). 

CLICK HERE for the post from Kuwait UptoDate.

CLICK HERE for the article on Indians in Kuwait.

Kuwait Metro Project

Ministry of Communication, Kuwait has finalised the Kuwait Metro Project as per the reports from the Kuwait Daily Al Shahed newspaper. I am still waiting for some more concrete information from the Ministry of Communication. As all the information, I have been able to gather is just Random without proper sources and details of the project. 

I WILL BE POSTING SOME THOUGHTS ON THIS METRO PROJECT

(So look forward to it)

Therefore, all the information below is speculated based on all the reports, articles and posts across Kuwait. Check at the bottom for the references to the project. Some of the points to note which I gathered from the News report are:

• Initially when the project was announced the cost of the Project was sent at $ 7 Billion in 2012-2013. Then after being halted, now in 2014, the project is estimated to cost $ 20 Billion (Roughly 5.5 Billion Kuwaiti Dinars) which is anticipated to start in 2017.
• The Kuwait Metro Project will be a joint Public and Private partnership.
• 3 Lines totaling 61 stations.
• Line 1 - 23.7 km with 19 stations. (Salwa to Kuwait University Campus)
• Line 2 - 21 km with 27 stations. (Hawally and ending in Kuwait City)
• Line 3 - 24 km with 15 stations. (Airport to Abdullah Al Mubarak)

Video Presentation of the Metro Project was created by 'Designa Comunicacion' and uploaded 2 years ago in 2012. This is not the official video but just for reference purposes.

Kuwait Rapid Transit and Rail Road Systems ENG from Designa Comunicacion on Vimeo.

Route Maps of the Metro Projects.

Older Version - Kuwait Metro Project Route Map

Older Version - Kuwait Metro Project Route Map

Previous Route Map designs for Kuwait Metro Project posted on ReKuwait.wordpress.com

Chronology of the Kuwait Metro Project by Tazmania on Bananaq8.com

Other Blog Posts/Articles/Reports talking about the project:

• CLICK HERE for the post by Tazmania on Bananaq8.com
• CLICK HERE for the article on Al Shahed Newspaper (In Arabic)
• CLICK HERE for the post on Kuwait up2date
• August 2014, July 2014, February 2014, February 2012 and August 2009 for the post by Mark on 248am
• CLICK HERE for the article in the Arab Times
• CLICK HERE for the article in the Emirates 24/7
• CLICK HERE for the article in the Construction Week Online. Other related Posts July 2012, June 2012 and May 2012
• CLICK HERE for the Wikipedia Page
• CLICK HERE for the pdf file from Partnership Technical Bureau
• CLICK HERE for the article on Kharafi Construction Media Site
• CLICK HERE for the article on Visit-kuwait
• CLICK HERE for the article on Re:Kuwait - Urban Analysis and Solutions. February 2012, October 2010, May 2010, January 2010 and November 2009
• CLICK HERE for the post on happyq8. (Mark's post from 248 am is posted)
• CLICK HERE for the idea by Atkins on the Metro Project
• CLICK HERE for the article on The Times
• CLICK HERE for the article on Arabian Supply Chain
• CLICK HERE for the idea on Gulf Consult
• CLICK HERE for the article in Indians in Kuwait
• CLICK HERE for Pdf file on the Big5kuwait
• August 2014 and July 2014 posts on Menarailpost

19th Nov 2013 is Holiday

Photo Courtesy to Kuwait Upto Date - shared by Mariam

The 3rd Africa Arab Summit is taking place on 19th and 20th November 2013 corresponding to Tuesday and Wednesday. As many as 71 delegations from nations and international organisation are to attend the summit, including over 34 head of state, seven deputy leaders and three prime ministers (CLICK HERE for the source). Therefore there is a lot of activity going around in Kuwait. Based on the size of the event, the Government of Kuwait has declared a government holiday for the 19th November 2013, Tuesday. This applies to Government offices and across government schools. The private companies and schools have to make their own decision. Below is the Circular released by the Council of Ministers with regard to 19th November 2013 being declared a Rest day.

Now this brings us to others subjects, like traffic management issues before, during and after the summit takes place. We should be keeping the eyes on the newspapers for more information with this regard. Already we should be feeling the presence of the Traffic Police in full action performing drills since Saturday 9th November 2013. MOI has informed us about the traffic diversions that need to be taken. KUNA articles covers this information. CLICK HERE for the KUNA article. The gist of the articles is as follows:

Closing down Sabhan Route, starting from the Seventh Ring Road en route to each King Faisal and Riyadh Motoways (opposite the area of Yarmouk). All the drivers are advised to use Sheikh Zayed Motorway. For people exiting the Kuwait International Airport are suggested to use Ghazali Road. For people heading to the Kuwait International Airport are suggest to use either Sheikh Zayed, the Sixth Ring Road or Ghazali Motorways.

• Starting on 16th November 2013, Saturday - 11:30 pm.
• Official Welcoming schedule of the guest, Sunday, 17th Nov - 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm.
• 18th Nov, Monday - 10 am to 1 pm for the morning.
• 18th Nov, Monday - 5:30 pm to 7 pm for the evening.

UPDATE (18/11/2013): Civil Service Commission (CSC) declares that 19/11/2013 is a holiday across government and public institutions based on Cabinet Decision number 1415 dated 11/11/2013. CLICK HERE for the KUNA article.

Road Closures for 19th November 2013 have been put up. Please take alternative routes to different destinations and also keep in mind the wonderful weather we are having to plan your movement around Kuwait.

Photo Courtesy to Kuwait Upto Date

The Roads that will be closed for Public use (Not throughout the day) are

• King Faisal Bin Abdul Aziz Motorway from Kuwait International Airport ( to and fro ) till 5th Ring Road Intersection.
• Sabhan - Magwa Road from 7th Ring Road ( to and fro ) till King Faisal Bin Abdul Aziz Motorway.
• Khalid Bin Abdul Aziz Road ( Road Number 206 or popularly known as Khaitan Naadi/Club Road) from Khaitan Sports Club till Mishref-Bayan Area.
• Fahd Bin Abdul Aziz Motorway between 5th and 6th Ring Roads.

Banks declaring holiday for the 19th November 2013 is another developing news. Confirmed reports from the Banks itself are still coming out. Kuwait Finance House, National Bank of Kuwait and Gulf Bank have declared 19th November 2013 as a holiday and they will reopen on 20th November 2013.

Tweet Courtesy to Twitter

UPDATE (19/11/2013): Kuwait Central Blood Bank (KCBB) has announced its timings for 19/11/2013. The Blood Bank will be open from 8 am until 1 pm.

Tweet Courtesy to Twitter - Official Kuwait Central Blood Bank

Zul Hijjah - Eid al Adha 2013

Zul Hijjah - the 12th month of the Islamic Lunar Calender will be starting from 6th or 7th October 2013 depending on the sighting of the nascent Crescent of the moon in the evening of the 5th. The first 10 days of Zul Hijjah are given a lot of importance and emphasis by indulging in the remembrance of Allah (SWT).

The Islamic festival of Eid Al-Adha is celebrated in the Islamic month of Zul Hijjah. The yearly pilgrimage to Makkah Mukkaramah / The Honored City of Mecca takes place during this month. From the 8th Zul Hijjah till the 13th Zul Hijjah, variously rituals takes place which are enactment of the events that took place by Prophet Ibrahim / Abraham (A.S), his wife Bibi Hajra / Hagar, their son Prophet Ismail / Ishmael (A.S).

In Kuwait, holiday is observed between 9th till 12th Zul Hijjah. The declaration of the official holidays will be declared by the Civil Service Commission (CSC). As of now, tentative schedule is that 14th October till 17th October 2013 will be the Eid holidays corresponding to Monday till Thursday. Sunday, 13th October 2013 will be given a rest day making this a week long or 9 days holiday from 11th Friday till 19th Saturday for Government Sectors.

UPDATE (05/10/2013): Saudi Arabia's Supreme Court has announced that 06/10/2013 will be the 1st Day of Zul Hijjah. (Sources: KUNA, Al Arabiya ). Therefore, Arafat Day (9th Zul Hijjah) is 14th October 2013, Monday.

UPDATE (08/10/2013): Kuwait Cabinet declares Sunday, October 13, 2013 as a holiday, officially calling it "REST DAY" making the Eid Al-Adha holidays for 9 days for government sector employees. The private firms are to make the decision by themselves. (Sources: KUNA, Indians In Kuwait)

UPDATE (14/10/2013): Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has released information about the different Eid Congregational Prayer Site locations. Assistant Undersecretary for Mosque Affairs, Waleed Shuaib announced that arrangements have been made at 73 locations across Kuwait for the Eid prayers to take place. Break down across the six governorates are as follows:

1. Asimah (City) : 15 site locations
2. Mubarak Al-Kabeer : 8
3. Hawally : 12
4. Farwaniya : 12
5. Jahra : 10
6. Ahmadi : 16

TIMINGS FOR EID Prayers on Tuesday 15/10/2013 ~ 10/12/1434 (10th Zul Hijjah 1424 corresponding to 15th October 2013) in Eid Prayer locations and in masjids in general at 6:05 am Kuwait Local Time. (15 minutes after Sunrise)

Fajr : 4:29 am

Sunrise : 5:49 am

Eid Prayers : 6:05 am

NOTE/EXCEPTIONS: Some masjids which have permission from the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs to hold prayers a little later. These masjids are mostly the ones having after Eid Prayer Khutbah / Sermons in languages like Urdu, Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Bengali, Filipino and many others. One needs to find out from these masjids the Eid prayer times. 

Below is the detail list of locations where the Eid prayers will take place. In Arabic and English. (Photo Courtesy to Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs and also to Kuwait Upto Date and Enlightenment into Islam Center)

Eid Prayer locations across Kuwait (in Arabic)

List of EID prayer location across Kuwait (In English)

Tips for Eid Al-Adha ( Courtesy to Islamic Online University )

Eid al Fitr 2013

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) Kuwait had announced the number of official holidays on the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr (year 2013 corresponding to Hijri Calender year 1434, 1st day of Shawwal - Month 10 on the Lunar Calender) to be 4 days (Four Days). If Eid falls on Thursday August 8, then work will resume on Monday, August 12. If Eid falls on Friday August 9, then work will resume on Tuesday, August 13. (CLICK HERE for source of article)

In other news, the Crescent sighting Authorities for Saudi Arabia (The supreme court) and Kuwait will be sitting out on Tuesday August 6, 2013 which is a day earlier than the previously stated one. During this time anyone who views the Crescent  can contact the Authorities. If the crescent is not seen, then the authorities will reconvene on Wednesday, August 7. (CLICK HERE for the source of Saudi Arabia's Supreme Court crescent sighting authority) (CLICK HERE for the source of Kuwait's Crescent Sighting Authority).

Now based on the re-scheduling of the crescent sighting authorities, I assume that if Eid falls on Wednesday August 7, then the 4 days official holidays will still stand, then work will resume on Sunday, August 11. No official circular/statement has been announced with regard to this. This kind of Oddity has happened before around 30 years back. (where Ramadan was for 28 days, therefore to complete fasting of Ramadan which is either 29 or 30; people kept a day extra after Eid that year.)

The EID prayer takes place in the early morning hours just after sunrise ( approx. 15 mins after sunrise) on the 1st Day of Shawwal which is an official holiday by the government in Kuwait. The time for the prayer in Kuwait works out to 5:27 am. There are Mosques/Masjids in Kuwait which have Regional language Khutbah / Sermon after the Eid prayers (under the watchful eyes of the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs). These Masjids tend to start the Eid Prayers a little late at around 8 am.

CLICK on these previous Posts about RAMADAN 2013 and RAMADAN 2013 Grand Mosque Qiyam ul Layl.

UPDATE (06/8/2013): The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has informed all the masjids about tomorrow, 07/8/2013, Wednesday being 29th Ramadan 1434. So today night we get another chance to attend Taraweeh and Qiyam ul Layl prayers. Tomorrow evening, once again the Crescent sighting committee will convene to spot the crescent.

UPDATE (07/8/2013) (7:55 pm KWT time +3 GMT) : Kuwait Crescent Sighting Committee officially just announced that August 8th, 2013, Thursday will be the 1st Day of Shawwal 1434. EID MUBARAK to all.

UPDATE : List of places where Eid Prayers took place in OPEN AREAS at 5:25 am (Source of Information from Kuwait Upto Date)

• Salmiya - Salmiya sports club
 اﻟﺴﺎﻟﻤﯿﺔ - ﻧﺎدي اﻟﺴﺎﻟﻤﯿﺔ اﻟﺮﯾﺎﺿﻲ

• Maidan Hawalli - Behind Police Station opposite to the workers' union
 ﻣﯿﺪان ﺣﻮﻟﻲ- ﺧﻠﻒ اﻟﻤﺨﻔﺮ ﻣﻘﺎﺑﻞ ﻧﻘﺎﺑﺔ اﻟﻌﻤﺎل

• Hawalli - Block 7, behind Masjid As-Saan'a
 7ﺣﻮﻟﻲ - ﺧﻠﻒ ﻣﺴﺠﺪ اﻟﺼﺎﻧﻊ ق

• Farwaniya - Block 4, behind Farwaniya garden near Masjid Nuwayr Al-Rasheedi
 -ق4 ﺧﻠﻒ ﺣﺪﯾﻘﺔ اﻟﻔﺮواﻧﯿﺔ ـ ﺑﺠﺎﻧﺐ ﻣﺴﺠﺪ ﻧﻮﯾﺮ اﻟﺮﺷﯿﺪي

• Ahmadi - Block 8 , Street 244, near Fire Station South side.
 8اﻷﺣﻤﺪي - ﺑﺠﺎﻧﺐ اﻟﻤﻄﺎﻓﻲ ﻣﻦ ﺟﻬﺔ اﻟﺠﻨﻮب ق 244ش . 

• Khaitan - Block 10, opposite to the Fifth Ring Road (Da'ira Khamis)
 ﺧﯿﻄﺎن - ق10 ﻣﻘﺎﺑﻞ اﻟﺪاﺋﺮي اﻟﺨﺎﻣﺲ

• Jabriya - Bock 4, Behind Mubarak Hospital
 4اﻟﺠﺎﺑﺮﯾﺔ - ﺧﻠﻒ ﻣﺴﺘﺸﻔﻰ ﻣﺒﺎرك ق

• Salwa - Block 5, Close to Masjid Kamikh Al-Azmi
 5ﺳﻠﻮى - ﻗﺮب ﻣﺴﺠﺪ ﻛﻤﯿﺦ اﻟﻌﺎزﻣﻲ ق

• Abu Hulaifa - on the coastal road Block 1, near the Abu Halifa School Girls Joint.
 أﺑﻮ ﺣﻠﯿﻔﺔ - ﻋﻠﻰ اﻟﻄﺮﯾﻖ اﻟﺴﺎﺣﻠﻲ ق1 ﺑﺠﻮار ﻣﺪرﺳﺔ أﺑﻮ ﺣﻠﯿﻔﺔ اﻟﻤﺸﺘﺮﻛﺔ ﺑﻨﺎت

• Sabahiya - Block 3, behind Raja Al-Habaj Afraah Hall
 اﻟﺼﺒﺎﺣﯿﺔ - ق3 ﺧﻠﻒ ﺻﺎﻟﺔ أﻓﺮاح رﺟﺎ اﻟﺤﺒﺎج

• Fahaheel - Block 8, North of Masjid Salem Al-Ali
 اﻟﻔﺤﯿﺤﯿﻞ - ق8 ﺷﻤﺎل ﻣﺴﺠﺪ ﺳﺎﻟﻢ اﻟﻌﻠﻲ

• Mangaf - Block 3, opposite the Mangaf Clinic
 اﻟﻤﻨﻘﻒ- ق3 ﻣﻘﺎﺑﻞ ﻣﺴﺘﻮﺻﻒ اﻟﻤﻨﻘﻒ

• Mahboula - Block 2 on the the coastal street ( Shailee Street),
 اﻟﻤﻬﺒﻮﻟﺔ ق2 ﻋﻠﻰ اﻟﺸﺎرع اﻟﺴﺎﺣﻠﻲ

• Jleeb Al Shuwaikh - Block 4, Near Al-Dawas Afraah Hall and the Fire brigade station
 ﺟﻠﯿﺐ اﻟﺸﯿﻮخ - ق4 ﺑﺠﺎﻧﺐ ﺻﺎﻟﺔ أﻓﺮاح اﻟﺪواس واﻟﻤﻄﺎﻓﻲ

• Fintas - Block 3, beside Eqaila Beach
 اﻟﻔﻨﻄﺎس - ق3 ﺑﺠﻮار ﺷﺎﻃﺊ اﻟﻌﻘﯿﻠﺔ

• Sabah Al-Salem - Block 13, Road 7, besides Masjid Zahra Bahjat
 ﺻﺒﺎح اﻟﺴﺎﻟﻢ - ق13 ﻃﺮﯾﻖ 7 ﺑﺠﻮار ﻣﺴﺠﺪ زﻫﺮة ﺑﻬﺠﺖ

• Sabah Al-Salem- Block 2 ,road 207 besides Al-Ruya school
 ﺻﺒﺎح اﻟﺴﺎﻟﻢ - ق2 ﻃﺮﯾﻖ 207 ﺑﺠﻮار ﻣﺪرﺳﺔ اﻟﺮؤﯾﺔ

• Eqaila - Block 2, Street 233 besides Masjid Hamad Rashoud Al-Azmi
 اﻟﻌﻘﯿﻠﺔ - ق2 ﺷﺎرع 233 ﺑﺠﻮار ﻣﺴﺠﺪ ﺣﻤﺪ رﺷﻮد اﻟﻌﺎزﻣﻲ

UPDATE : 36 Ministry of Health - Health Centers / Clinics are open during the Eid Holidays. ( Source: Indiansinkuwait. Arab Times and Al-Seyyassah )

• Capital Governorate (5) - Ihqafi Health Center, Yarmouk, Al-Saqr Specialized Clinic, Kaifan's Munira Al-Ayyar, Doha Health Center.
• Hawally Governorate (7) - Mahmoud Haji Haydar, Western (Al-Gharbi) Salmiya, Al-Salaam, Salwa, Rumaithuya Specialized Clinice, Southern (Al-Junibi) Sabah Al-Salem and Bayan Health Clinic.
• Farwaniya Governorate (9) - West Farwaniya, South Firdous, North Khaitan, South Ardiya, South Jleeb, Andalous, Mannahi Al-Oseime, Abdullah Al-Mubarak and Sabah Nasser Health Centers.
• Ahmadi Governorate (8) - Fahad Al-Ahmad, Fahaheel, Ali Sabah Al-Salem Block 2, Wafra, Kheiran, Western Sabahiya, Dhohor and Bnaidar clinics.
• Jahra Governorate (6) - Qasr, Waha, Abdali, South Sulaibiya, Saad Al-Abdullah Block 2 and Kabd.

Photography Opportunities across Kuwait

It is time to write about, as many photography events are taking place across Kuwait. I thought of compiling most of these events in this one post. Kuwait has a good market for conventional and digital cameras. There are a lot of people who are interested and really enjoy photography as a hobby. I met many of them with amazing set of DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) cameras at the GulfRun event. It was interesting to find a lot of female photographers also. Apart from all the DLSR cameras, people with Smartphones and Compact digital cameras which are nowadays having 3-5 MP and above values. So you can see people clicking away throughout the day.

The Met department (Meteorological Department at the Directorate General of Civil Aviation) of Kuwait is holding a photography contest. The photography contest which will be held as one of the activities celebrating the World Meteorological Day (March 23rd, 2012). The aim of the photography contest is to document the meteorological phenomena occurring in Kuwait and to encourage effective and productive communication between the department and the public. For the rules and regulation, CLICK HERE and the last day for submission is 15th March 2012. People can email there entries. UPDATE (21st March 2012) : The Photos submitted and the list of winners can be viewed by CLICKING HERE.

KUNA (Kuwait News Agency) is also holding a photography contest. The contest last till 4th April 2012 and for the rules and regulation, CLICK HERE. There are three different categories: Snapshot Aesthetic Photos, Journalistic and Sports Photo, Digitally Treated Photos. Interested people can submit their photos in person at their office.

The Blog Expat and the city is celebrating its 2nd Anniversary and is holding a photo contest. CLICK HERE for the rules and regulations. The last date for entry is 16th March 2012. You can email your entries to her. The updates can be received also on twitter and Instagram. UPDATE (21st March 2012) : The Photos submitted can be viewed by CLICKING HERE. 

The Kuwait International Motocross Challenge (posted by Mark248am) being organised by Kuwait Quarter Mile Auto and Motorcycle  Club.This event is taking place on 17th March 2012 at Q8 MX Circuit - Bnaider. Photography enthusiasts will be allowed around the track. I believe this will be another opportunity for photographers. GoPro will be giving away 5 GoPro cameras to the attendees via a raffle draw while Dunkin Donuts will be offering donuts and hot coffee as well.