Kuwait Royal Enfield Club (KREC) was formed in January 2016 and is a group of multi-national Royal Enfield motor bike owners hailing from Kuwait, India, Russia, Jordan, Philippines, Pakistan and Nepal. KREC organized the “Indian Independence Ride” on Friday, 12th August, 2016 to commemorate the 70th Independence Day of India.
The Royal Enfield riders assembled by 6.a.m on the seaside opposite to the Indian Embassy in Kuwait. Following self-introduction by all the attendees, KREC President Dr. Kiran Gopinathan addressed the gathering on the aim, route, and mission of ride.
After clicking photos of the bikes and the riders with the Indian Embassy as the background, the group rode towards the Kuwait Towers, which is the most famous Kuwait landmark recognized globally. The group included Mr. Victor Winsent (IO Centre), Mr. Vinu Nair (KAICO), Mr. Youseff ‘joe’ Al-Sadi (Equate Petrochemical Co.), Mr. Roosewel Parial (KAICO), Mr. Mohammed Amanulla (Country Club Fitness FTX), Mr. Zohrab Tashejan (Carrefour), Mr. Saleem Hyder (Jashanmal), Mr. Fakhri Ibrahim ( Interior Design Consultants) and Mr. Sajan Ramachandran (Capago Mena) and they had a discussion on motorcycle safety and future ride plans. Vice President Mr. Abdulkarim AlSayegh emphasized and thanked the Indian community on their substantial role in shaping Kuwait to its present high medical, industrial and construction standards. Photo session continued against the backdrop of Kuwait Towers with the riders holding Indian flags of various sizes.
The riders then moved along the Arabian Gulf Street towards Salmiya where a group of Indian cricketers where enthusiastically playing even in this scorching summer heat. The prestigious cap of Kuwait Royal Enfield Club was distributed to all the cricketers including Mr. Justin Antony, Mr. Joby Jose, Mr. Shibu George Adoor, Mr. Shine, Mr. Philson, Mr. Sumesh, Mr. Abin and Mr. Pradeep .The cricketers invited the KREC members to join them for matches in future. Many of them disclosed their passion for the Royal Enfield but were unknown that the legendary Indian motorbike is very much available in Kuwait. Following photo session with the cricketers, the riders convoyed through streets Salmiya Block 10 and finally concluded at Udupi restaurant for a traditional Indian breakfast.