The chairman of the board Mr. Oswaldo Rueda opened the ceremony by expressing gratitude for the opportunity of doing business in Kuwait where Americans feel safe, work, and prosper.
ABCK’s guest of honor H.E. Lawrence Silverman in his opening remarks stressed the importance of being grateful and expressing his gratitude, especially to active military servicemen in attendance.
ABCK members, U.S. embassy officials, U.S. active military servicemen from the Airforce, the Marine Corps, and the veterans enjoyed an evening with a traditional all-American Thanksgiving dinner catered by corporate member Jumeirah Messilah Hotel and Spa. Guests enjoyed the soft jazz tunes of Arabiska Band.
The event was made possible thanks to a number of Corporate Member sponsors including AIG, Equate, Marafie and KLM.
The Thanksgiving program included the live performance of the U.S. National anthem by Ms. McLain Rose and the turkey-cutting ceremony by the U.S. Ambassador and ABCK’ Chairman.
