Shweiries in Abu Dhabi
ANNUAL SHWEIR DINNER – ABU DHABI
On April 21, 2010 the Shweirieh in Abu Dhabi met for a dinner at the Lebanese restaurant “Sahrieh” in One to One Hotel – the village to reconnect and through this gathering provide for means to improve and develop our beloved Shweir. The dinner commenced with a very moving word from Mrs. Nada Sawaya on behalf of a group of Shweirieh who have vowed to voluntarily support, communicate and facilitate any aid to our beloved Shweir. A full of fun and entertaining program was in place and the part that had people fall off their seats from laughter was an auction conducted by Hani Touma and Nizam Abdul Ahad , on two photographs of Shweir from Mr. Issam Sawaya’s archive. The highest bidder for the “Seha and Al Mkhallis Church” photo was Mr. Walid Halabi and the highest bidder for the “Shweir Dressed in White” photo was Mr. Elias Bou Saab.
A word for Mrs. Nada Sawaya announcing program of the event and the initiative taken by her and Ms. Ula Abdul Ahad to put in place a development program and activities for Shweir through voluntary work by a group of dedicated Shweirieh
Mr. Hanna Abdel Ahad receiving a Trophy of Appreciation from “Thanawiyat Dhour Shweir” for his generous contribution and continuous support to Shweir
Beautiful People from Beautiful Shweir
The distinguishable hospitality of Mr. Elias Bou Saab (notice the bread)
Every Shweiri dreams of a One-Way Ticket to Dhour
The gathering was honored by your presence Mr. Mounir Halabi
Allah ytawwil bi 3omrak
Smile an everlasting smile…You are a Shweiri
Shweiriyis enjoying the evening
Shweiriyis connecting & reconnecting
Amused Crowd
Shweiriyis hitting the dance floor
The Talented Singer
Part of the entertainment program included Oriental Dancing
The Auctioneers
Hani Touma & Nizam Abdel Ahad
Mrs. Christina Sawaya, The Auctioneers Hani & Nizam, Mr. Elias Bou Saab
Mrs. Christina Sawaya with the highest bidders
Mr. Walid Halabi (Right) & Mr. Elias Bou Saab (Left)
Event photos shot by Mr. Asem Katoul
Special Thanks to him and to his professional photography talent
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