Cash rich street cricket comes to UAE

August 4, 2016

Sharjah: A high profile gully cricket (street cricket) like never before is set to enthrall the cricket aficionados in the UAE. Petromann, a UAE-based oil and gas company, will host the exciting event that boasts to be the richest ever street cricket competition to be held at the international level offering a total prize money of Dh250,000.

10pl Titled as the Ten Premier League (10PL), the tournament will be held from 29th November to 2nd December under the auspices of the Sharjah Cricket Council and will be played under lights at the popular Sharjah International Stadium, which has entered the Guinness Book of World Records for hosting the high one-day internationals.

To double up the excitement, the man who will be at the center of focus will be none other than former India’s most prolific batsman Virender Sehwag, who is known for his swashbuckling batting. The Indian star will be the brand ambassador giving the spectators an amazing opportunity to catch the super star up and close.

A total of 20 teams that also includes 12 international teams will be taking part. Over 500 cricketers including reputed cricketers who have created a niche in gully cricket will be action in the 47 matches that will be played over four days.

The organisers expect participation of teams like Pacific Ventures (Dubai), Kuwait Raiders (Kuwait), Hannan (Qatar), Alliance (Qatar), Friday Chargers (Abu Dhabi), SKC Goa (India), Albert Developers (India), Kolkatta Angles (India), Eleven Warriors (Dubai), Sab Warriors , Amaco , Al Muzain , Alfalah ( Saudi ).

The tournament is the brain child of Arif Khan, Executive Director of PETROMANN who has understood the nuances of the gully cricket as a popular player himself in the 1990’s in Mumbai.

It was his dream to bring this format to the UAE after having learnt the huge demand. Hence, Petromann tied up with Pacific Ventures for promoting indoor cricket and promoting tennis ball game.

sehwag Arif Khan said: “This format is very popular in entire India & middle-east . So we thought we need to bring it to the people of the UAE in a real big way.

“There has never been an event of this magnitude held anywhere in the world with such a huge prize money on offer. We will have top players representing in this tournament and I’m confident the response will be amazing.

“Gully cricket is also played extensively in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Qatar and now we want to put UAE in the same cadre. We are delighted to have Virender Sehwag as the Brand Ambassador and he will be doing the honours of giving away the prizes after the final,” he added.

“Another exciting part of the tournament will be the live streaming of every match on our website. This will ensure that people sitting anywhere in the world can watch the action live,” he said.

There also will be unlimited entertainment for the families and kids with never-ending music played by the DJs and an exclusive kids play area inside the stadium. Admission is free for spectators with free parking. There will also be exhibition counters and food counters allowing people an opportunity to shop and relish tasty food.

A few lucky ones will also have the unique opportunity which allows the spectators and special guests to meet a lot of celebrities during the tournament.

A lucky draw will also allow people to win attractive prices. The tournament is expected to receive extensive media coverage including promotions in Radio both in the UAE and India.

It may be noted Pacific Venture was the winner of Gulf Premier League and Udupi Premier League held in Dubai and India earlier this year. Registration is open to all corporates and individual teams. To register email [email protected]

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ISF holds Republic Day in Dammam

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January 30,2020

Indian Social Forum, Eastern Province Central Committee, Saudi Arabia organized Republic Day program at AlRyan Policlinic Restaurant Auditorium, Dammam on 25th January 2020.

Abdul Waris, Former Chairman of Indian International School Dammam Inaugurated the program.

Wasim Rabbani, president of Indian Social Forum, Eastern Province Central Committee Presided over the program.

Mansoor Shah KFUPM, Indian Social Forum Delhi Zone President, Dr. Fayaz Ahmed from King Fahad University Hospital, Amir Moulavi, Executive Member, India Fraternity Forum (IFF) Dammam, Nasir Koduvalli, Indian Social Forum, Kerala State President, Dammam, Sharief, Social Forum Karnataka State President, DammamJahangir Moulavi, Tamilnadu State president delivered speech at the program. Mohammed Firoz, Indian Social Forum President, Jubail read the preamble of constitution.

Nameer Kerala , Secretary, Social Forum Central Committee welcomed guests while Ashraf Karnataka, General Secretary, Central Committee delivered vote of thanks and Tahir Hyderabad, Secretary, Indian Social Forum, Central Committee coordinated the program.

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Al Khobar: Indian Social Forum distributes food kits for expat labors

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April 7,2020

Dammam: Indian Social Forum, Dammam, Karnataka chapter distributed Food Kits for Indian expatriates labors who were in trouble due to Corona lockdown on April 6, 2020 at a labor camp here in Al Khobar.

The labors, most of them are from the staes of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh And Uttar Pradesh, were in trouble without food.

Recieving the information leaders of Indian Social Forum immediately visited the camp to take survey.

Indian Social Forum with the help of donors distributed food kits. Indian Social Forum, Dammam, Karnataka Chapter president Mr.Mohammed Shareef Jokatte expressed gratitude for donors for their contribution.

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Really appreciated. Working for this cause during this critical situation is really great job.

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KSCC launches humanitarian services amid covid-19 lockdown

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May 14,2020

Dubai: A non-profitable social organization, KSCC is delivering a great service to the community during this pandemic situation.

Karnataka Sports and Cultural Club is a civil organization registered under Community Development Authority (CDA) involved in implementing various UAE government initiatives, blood donation drives, health campaigns, sport events, charity works, awareness programs and much more.

KSCC is currently actively liaising with Dubai government authorities in discharging the needs and requirements of the people in these challenging covid-19 pandemic times. It is also involved the activities such as logistics, coordinating stores, mobilizing isolation centers, equipping quarantine facilities and volunteering services.

During these testing times, KSCC is also facilitating the Guidance to the general public, follow-up up to 122 covid positive cases, counselling the affected, assisting the references and providing the ever-necessary emotional support by setting up a team of 24 reserved persons for call center helplines.

As per the request from DHA (Dubai Health Authority) KSCC has successfully organized the blood donation drive and donated upto 141 units of blood with the help of KSCC members & supporters.

Apart from above, KSCC is also engaged in serving needy by distributing the food provisional kit (Yestahloon) from the very 1st day of lockdown till day by their special task force team under guidelines of CDA, and also taking into consideration the month of Ramadan, team is successfully distributing Iftar food & provision kit with the help of donors.

In the 1st Phase, KSCC covered 2421 beneficiaries by providing 440 provisional food kits, 435 food pack and 529 Iftar kits.

As per the CDA guidelines, club is also engaged in following up the health condition of senior citizens living in UAE.

KSCC special team is also engaged in clearing documentation and formalities related to dead body repatriation until its final procedures and handing over to relatives with help of UAE governments authorities. Total 5 dead bodies are repatriated in their 1st phase of service.

KSCC is also having a center controlled special task team to assist all above activities during the covid-19 pandemic to continue the services to general public.

KSCC thanks all Government authorities, Members in different task team, supporters and Sponsors company MAERSK, MALABAR GOLD & DIAMOND and TAMIL ENTREPRENEUR for their support and also request extend their support to consolidate the above demanding service and deliver our best possible assistance not only because it is the month of Ramadan, but also our responsibility to reach out to the poor and needy, during this fight against Covid-19.