ABCK-AmCham Kuwait wraps up 2024 with a festive ‘Winter Social’
The event brought members and friends together to network, reflect on 2024 achievements, and celebrate the community supporting U.S.-Kuwait business relations.
• Attendees enjoyed a delectable dinner buffet and participated in a lively quiz segment, featuring exciting prizes sponsored by esteemed partners. The quiz tested participants’ knowledge of the sponsoring companies and their contributions, adding an interactive element to the evening.
ABCK-AmCham Kuwait hosted its much-anticipated Winter Social event, bringing members and friends together for an evening of networking, reflection on the chamber’s 2024 achievements, and celebrating the community and partnership that support its mission to strengthen U.S.-Kuwait business relations.
The evening began with opening remarks from Pete Swift, Chairman of ABCK-AmCham Kuwait, who warmly welcomed attendees. “Welcome to the AmChamKuwait Winter Social! It’s wonderful to see so many familiar faces and some new ones here tonight as we come together to celebrate another successful year. This evening is about community, camaraderie, and recognizing the outstanding contributions of our sponsors and members. Enjoy the festivities, and let’s make this a night to remember!” he said.
Following Swift’s remarks, Paola de la Roche, AmChamKuwait’s Executive Director, took the stage to acknowledge the event’s generous sponsors.
The chamber extended its gratitude to its sponsors:
- Gold sponsor: Saudi Chevron.
- Silver sponsor: Kuwait Chemical House Co.
- Airline sponsors: Jazeera Airways and Turkish Airlines.
These sponsors, along with others, have played a pivotal role in supporting AmCham’s initiatives throughout the year.
Attendees enjoyed a delectable dinner buffet and participated in a lively quiz segment, featuring exciting prizes sponsored by esteemed partners. The quiz tested participants’ knowledge of the sponsoring companies and their contributions, adding an interactive element to the evening.
Notable prizes included gift sets from NEXT and Victoria’s Secret, a MUJI diffuser, Crowne Plaza Hotel vouchers (including spa passes, dining experiences, and a one-night stay), vouchers from Empress Catering and Geneve Beauty, a chocolate hamper from Towell Holding, gift cards from Sultan Center, a Galanz Condenser Dryer from Union Trading Co., Christmas mugs and ornaments from AmCham Kuwait, two economy-class tickets to any Jazeera Airways destination (taxes excluded), and two business-class tickets to Istanbul from Turkish Airlines (taxes excluded).
As the event drew to a close, General Musaed Al Hawli, Chair of the Membership Committee at AmCham Kuwait, delivered heartfelt closing remarks, expressing appreciation for the members’ unwavering support and the sponsors’ contributions.
He encouraged everyone to look forward to another year of success and collaboration in 2025. The evening concluded with a group photo featuring Santa Claus, capturing the festive spirit of the Winter Social.
ABCK-AmCham Kuwait extends its warmest thanks to all attendees, sponsors, and partners for making the Winter Social a memorable celebration. Here’s to continued growth and partnership in the new year!
