TEF-Kuwait hosts 4th Technical Seminar & Health Awareness Program at Safir International Hotel
Tamilnadu Engineers Forum – Kuwait (TEF) successfully conducted its 4th Technical Seminar & Health Awareness Program on 23rd April 2025 at Safir International Hotel, Fintas, for an evening of knowledge sharing, awareness, and networking.
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The event commenced at 6:00 PM with the respectful Tamil Thai Vaazhthu, setting a cultural and ceremonial tone. This was followed by a Safety Moment presented by Eng. Rexton, reinforcing the significance of workplace and personal safety. Eng. Pandian then shared a profound Thirukkural, blending tradition with timeless wisdom.
Eng. Subramanian delivered the Welcome Address, warmly greeting all participants and setting the stage for an engaging evening. Eng. Justine then introduced the keynote speaker, Dr. Maran, MS., FIAGES, Director of Minimal Access & GI Endosurgery and Head of the Centre for Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery.
Dr. Maran delivered a compelling session on “Healthy Habits for a Hectic World,” providing attendees with practical strategies to maintain physical and mental well-being amidst busy professional lives.
Transitioning into the technical segment, Eng. Suresh Anand introduced Mr. Eoin Calnan, Managing Director, SchuF Middle East, followed by Eng. Raj Narayanan who introduced Mr. Shankar Ganesh, Product Manager at SchuF, Speciality Valves India. Together, they presented the second topic of the evening: “Engineering Excellence: SchuF’s Customized Valve Solutions.” The presentation highlighted SchuF’s innovative approach to precision valve technologies tailored for industrial challenges.
A lively Q&A session, moderated by Eng. Maniyarasu and Eng. Senthilkumar, allowed for rich interaction between the speakers and attendees. This was followed by an engaging quiz session hosted by SchuF, which saw enthusiastic participation and spot prizes awarded to winners, adding a fun and competitive touch to the evening.
As a gesture of appreciation, TEF committee members, under the leadership of President Eng. Raja and General Secretary Eng. Balasubramanian, honoured the speakers with shawls, garlands, and mementos, recognizing their valuable contributions to the evening.
Eng. Arun Golden delivered the Vote of Thanks, acknowledging the contributions of all the speakers, sponsors, and attendees. The evening concluded with a delightful dinner and networking session, giving guests the opportunity to connect and collaborate.
The event was praised for its perfect blend of health awareness and technical innovation, exemplifying TEF’s holistic approach to professional growth.
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