International Women’s Group Host Annual Ramadan Ghabqa
The International Women’s Group organized their Ramadan Ghabqa on Sunday, 19 May 2019, at the Crown Plaza Hotel Farwaniya. Sheikh Faisal Al-Malik Al-Sabah, Governor of Farwaniya was amongst the VIPs including IWG’s female Ambassadors, Ambassador’s wives and a selection of prominent women within the Kuwaiti society. Mrs. Clethe Gubler, wife of the Ambassador of Switzerland to Kuwait and President of the Group, opened with a welcome speech and greeted all the attendees of this very special evening. She further explained the significant importance of this Holy month and how, in the traditions, it is customary to act on noble deeds and embody all the values that Ramadan holds. Thanking the Honorary President HE Sheikha Anwar Al Sabah for all her support to the Group, Mrs. Gubler concluded with announcing the next IWG President for 2019-2020, Mrs. Anita Devote, wife of the Ambassador of the Netherlands to Kuwait.
The group honored Mrs. Clethe Gubler as IWG’s President for the year 2018-2019 and gave her a token of appreciation to reflect the group’s gratitude for all the valuable efforts she put in throughout her presidency.
On this occasion, the group hosted Dr. Rasha Al-Sabah, who gave a powerful speech on the achievements of Kuwaiti women over the years; their leadership positions and their participation in the Arab, Gulf and international forums as well as the roles played by them through their effective participations in many cultural and scientific activities around the world.
The evening included a variety of cultural activities. Among those activities was a show of Ramadan outfits designed by Roqaya Al Zaid. Additionally, a small video presentation took the guests on a journey through the customs and traditions of the Holy Month in the Islamic world. Gurgeaan is a traditional event and the ladies got the chance to experience it while receiving their very own Gurgeaan goodie bags.
As always, the Hotel has aided in adding a special ambiance to the event through the hall and table decorations and their deliciously prepared Ramadan Buffet.
The lovely evening ended with the Board thanking all attendees, those there in person and those that aided in any other form of support.
