The Aligarh Muslim University Old Boys’ Association, Kuwait (AMUOBA-Kuwait) celebrated Sir Syed Day 2026 with a gala evening at the Crowne Plaza Kuwait on 6 November 2026, with Paramita Tripathi, Ambassador of India to Kuwait, as chief guest. More than 350 members, families and guests attended, and the association gave its first ever Founder’s Award to founding member Nisar Ahmed Khan.
The evening also saw the launch of the association’s annual souvenir, Samar-e-Syed, and Academic Excellence Awards for members’ children who did well in their studies this year.
At a glance
- Event: Sir Syed Day 2026 gala by AMUOBA-Kuwait
- Date: 6 November 2026
- Venue: Crowne Plaza Kuwait
- Chief guest: Paramita Tripathi, Ambassador of India to Kuwait
- Attendance: more than 350 members, families and guests
- First Founder’s Award: Nisar Ahmed Khan, founding member
- Members registered in 2026: 206, the highest in a decade
A first Founder’s Award
For the first time in its history, AMUOBA-Kuwait honoured one of its own founders. Nisar Ahmed Khan became the first person to receive the new Founder’s Award, given for his long work in building the association.
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The yearly review also had good news for the community. AMUOBA-Kuwait registered 206 members in 2026, its highest yearly membership in the past ten years.
What was said
President Asim Kidwai kept his speech short. “Sir Syed taught us that education is the surest path to dignity and progress,” he said, adding that seeing Aligs of every profession and generation together showed the founder’s vision was alive in Kuwait. He also thanked Kuwait for being home to the community.
Ambassador Tripathi spoke about the power of education and the role of the Indian diaspora as a bridge between India and the world. She released Samar-e-Syed along with members of the Executive Committee.
Quiz, Tarana and dinner
The programme began with Quran recitation and the National Anthem of Kuwait. A quiz kept the audience busy, sponsors were given mementos, and a team of members sang the AMU Tarana, which, according to sources, left the hall emotional. The night ended with dinner and the easy camaraderie Aligs are known for.
Alig associations across the world are holding their Sir Syed Day events this season. See the AMU Alumni Association Qatar’s celebration in Doha, the AMU Alumni of Australia’s scholarship fundraiser, and our explainer on why Sir Syed Day is marked on 17 October.
Frequently asked questions
When did AMUOBA-Kuwait celebrate Sir Syed Day 2026?
On 6 November 2026, with a gala evening at the Crowne Plaza Kuwait.
Who was the chief guest at the AMU Kuwait Sir Syed Day event?
Paramita Tripathi, Ambassador of India to Kuwait, was the chief guest. She also released the association’s souvenir, Samar-e-Syed.
Who got the first Founder’s Award of AMUOBA-Kuwait?
Founding member Nisar Ahmed Khan received the first Founder’s Award in the association’s history.
How many members does AMUOBA-Kuwait have?
The association registered 206 members in 2026, its highest yearly figure in the past decade.
