Kuwait, March 18, 2004: An audience of more than 150 people including children and adults from the Sulaibikhit Center for the Elderly, Orphaned Children and Physically and Mentally Handicapped and their families enjoyed a rock and roll performance by Circus Guy's Rock 'n' Roll Revue, an event organised by the United States Embassy in Kuwait in cooperation with the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour and General Electric (GE) in the Middle East. Sheikh Du'aij Khalifa Al Malek Al-Sabah, Undersecretary, Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour and the US Charges d'Affaires, Frank Urbancic, were among the guests attending the festivities.
"It is extremely pleasing to see institutions and companies working hand in hand to give something back to the community, especially to those with special needs - this clearly demonstrates their commitment and support to our government efforts focusing on the community's social welfare. Special needs children and adults were delighted by the entertaining cultural experience, giving them an evening to remember," said Sheikh Du'ai Al Malek Al Sabah, Undersecretary, Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour.
The Circus Guy's Rock 'n' Roll Revue concert featured a mix of Rock and Arabic-inspired music performed by the six-member band, two of whose musicians are American-born Arabs. The group's unique style of music has been enjoyed by music-lovers around the world, including the Middle East, were the band has performed in several countries.
"GE's is committed to contributing to the well-being of the community we live and work in by being actively involved in community-related activities which help those in need - it gives us great pride to extend GE's worldwide heritage of social responsibility to include the Middle East," said Abdullah Taibah, Corporate Regional Executive for GE in the Middle East.
"It's rewarding to see what a difference we can make by lending our support in various ways. By rolling out different programmes across the Middle East, including volunteer activities where staff put some of their time aside for a worthy cause or through sponsorships or even valuable student work experience, GE hopes to make a difference to those around us," added Taibah.
(1) Sheikh Du'aij Khalifa Al Malek Al-Sabah, Undersecretary, Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour, shown here with US Charges d'Affaires, Frank Urbancic (far right) presenting a special token of appreciation to the band
(2) Members of Circus Guy's Rock 'n' Roll Revue along with George Bou Mitri (standing, far left) and Terry Turner (standing, second from left), both of GE, with children from the Sulaibikhit Center for the Elderly, Orphaned Children and Physically and Mentally Handicapped
(3) Special needs children taking to the stage with the band
GE has been active in the Gulf since 1933. Its activities in the region are conducted through direct presence, joint ventures, strategic alliances, and a wide network of distributors. GE has completed strategic projects in various hi-tech industrial sectors, defence-related contracts and major infrastructure developments.
GE (NYSE: GE) is a diversified technology, media and financial services company dedicated to creating products that make life better. From aircraft engines and power generation to financial services, medical imaging, television programming and plastics, GE operates in more than 100 countries and employs more than 300,000 people worldwide. For more information, visit the company's Web site at www.ge.com.
GE (NYSE: GE) is a diversified technology, media and financial services company dedicated to creating products that make life better. From aircraft engines and power generation to financial services, medical imaging, television programming and plastics, GE operates in more than 100 countries and employs more than 300,000 people worldwide. For more information, visit the company's Web site at www.ge.com.
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