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.

Website: http://kuwaitbikers.com/opening-season/
Website: http://kuwaitbikers.com/

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. 

Website: http://www.autoworkskw.com/

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

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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

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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)

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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)

Website: http://sirbbcircuit.com/

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.

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.

Hala Feb 2012 ends

Google Doodle for 25th February 2012

Google put up this Doodle on 25th February 2012 for the National Day of Kuwait. Really nice one and this was one of the hot subjects on 25th February on the Internet. For more amazing Google doddles click HERE.

Lot of things took place during Hala February 2012. Be it the Red Bull Car Park Drift to Run 200k event. The Concours d'Elegance took place between 15th-18th February 2012 due to which people got to see an amazing variety of cars - be it vintage, Ferrari, Porsche or even Bikes.

Kuwait Riders held the Bike Show 2012 at Marina Crescent between 15th - 17th February 2012. There are a lot of videos uploaded on Youtube. Here is one video to give an idea of the event. I believe over 325 riders were part of it. Anyways, you can check related video footage posted by the riders themselves on the Youtube related links.

The whole month of February has many other events taking place. Also, offers at the malls and hypermarkets kick in. The Gulf Street (Road No 25) is a place to be to see the festive mood of the people celebrating the National and Liberation day in Kuwait on 25th and 26th February 2012. This year on 25th February since it rained throughout the day, the government had postponed some of the outdoor celebrations to the next Saturday, 3rd March 2012. Since the ban of Foam or Thread Sprays since last year, this year Water Guns (Squirt Gun or Water Blasters) were a popular subject among the kids. I still do not get the idea of being squirted by water in such cold weather.

Kite flying is another event one should look into. There is a group called the Kuwait Kites Team which partakes into this event. There has been a lot of competitions even in Kite flying. The Flag design Kites are popular.

I think I barely scratch the surface on talking about all the events that take place in Kuwait especially during the month of February. Even the internet was buzzing throughout February with event updates, holidays plans, places to be, weather updates, traffic updates and ofcourse reviews of different events. There is always something to do or be at for anyone living in Kuwait

Gulf Run Car Show

I was at the Gulf Run Car Show event today at 360 Mall. It was really impressive to see so many amazing cars at one place. Ferrari, Lotus, Mercedes, Porsche, Audi, BMW etc. HERE is the list of the cars.(Thanks to Mark for the list). The weather in the morning was cloudy and some drizzling was seen throughout the day. Al-Falah Car Wash crew had a nice time keeping the cars looking gorgeous. But I do praise them for their hard work throughout the day.

It was nice to see that KDD had a stall to promote their new Chocolate Milk pack. I enjoyed the famed Ice-creams cones of KDD (Vanilla, Chocolate and Mixed) - Cost KD 0.250. DJ B at the evening. One of the best sight one could see was the clicking away of cameras, be it  a standalone Digital cameras, or the Smart phone ones or even the conventional kind.

Also saw Ducati bike and a stall for Kawasaki with the Vulcan model on display. Also saw the BRP Can-Am Spyder Roadster. Had a nice feel to it.

Two days that also a weekend (Friday the 13th and Saturday the 14th of January) is a nice experience for anyone to see some fancy cars. I really do like the idea of Gulf Run event. I do wish all the drivers to have a great time at Bahrain International Circuit on 26th and 27th Jan. Wishing you all the best for the Gulf Run 7.