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Jubail: Toastmaster Mohammed Al Qahtani feted

[email protected] (Media Release)
January 18, 2016

Jubail: Al Awal Advanced Toastmasters, the only advanced club in Jubail, held a special meeting on Saturday, 9th January 2016 at Al-Jude Village, Jubail to felicitate recently crowned in Las Vegas, USA, the first Saudi Arabian World Champion of Public Speaking 2015 Toastmaster Mohammed Al Qahtani as well as celebrated its third anniversary.

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The special meeting opened by TM VCS Nair reading the mission statement of Toastmasters International and introduced the ever energetic Mangalorean President DTM Shameer Ahmed Kudroli.

The president cum master of ceremonies welcomed dignitaries, members and guests. Honored the chief guest of the event TM Mohammed with a bouquet, then addressed the gathering. He emphasized the importance and different meeting format of Advanced Club and its benefit to the members.

Further stressed that, many of its members are seasoned toastmasters, having achieved the high level off Distinguished Toastmasters (DTM) and some are new to the program. Advanced club are only for those who have achieved their competent communicator (CC) at another club.

‘We believe that by pairing a new member with an experienced member, wisdom and skills can be passed on, and fresh eyes can provide insight. Growth and development rates are higher and faster which result in exciting and stimulating meetings. Let us work as ONE TEAM-ONE GOAL to make the advanced club a paradigm to all the other clubs of Jubail Fraternity’

Then invited the founder president of the club TM Waheed Lateef to honor the club by a toast, TM Waheed explained how advanced club was formed in a short period of time in Jubail. After the toast, invited world champion Mohammed, Division L Director DTM Venkatesan, Division E representative DTM Aziz Siddiqui and Al Awal Executive committee to release the half yearly newsletter.

Subsequently, viewing the International winning speech with acceptance speech through the video, the question answer and audience interaction with world champion was moderated by TM Waheed Latif. This segment got the huge response from the audience. WCPS TM Mohammed answered all the questions with humble and humility. Then delivered the message that Family is utmost important in his life than anything else. And stressed that nothing is impossible if we have the goal and determination to achieve it with go for it attitude.

Audience was enthralled with TM Mohammed’s answers for the questions they asked. Mohammed grew up with a stutter and deals with it occasionally. He says that even though the stage empowers him and rids him of the impediment, his vocal delivery will never be his strong point, and neither will his stage presence. But that's fine.

Cake cutting ceremony was held to share the joy of becoming the world champion with Jubail fraternity. Veteran toastmaster like DTM Jacob Kuriakose, DTM Suresh Kumar, TM N. V. Arasu, DTM Venkatesan, and DTM Aziz Siddiqui spoke on the occasion.

On behalf of Al-Awal excom and members, honorable President DTM Shameer Ahmed with VP Education TM Abdullah Khalili, VP Public Relations TM VCS Nair, Secretary TM Fahad Al Nasser Treasurer TM Zainuddin and Sergeant at Arms TM Waheed Latif offered a plaque as gesture of gratitude to world champion.

World Champion with President honored a plaque to TM Fahad Al Nasser, owner of Al Nasser Group for sponsoring the event.

Al Awal members are currently serving the fraternity in topmost level, DTM Khaled Matlagaitu as International Director and DTM Abdullah Al Shareef as District 79 Director-Saudi Arabia. Their contribution have been immensely appreciated by the fraternity.

The event’s photo was captured by amateur photographer TM Abdullah Khalili, registration counter was headed by TM Zainuddin, computer presentation was controlled by Mohammed Farad and vote of thanks offered by TM VCS Nair.

At the end, President DTM Shameer invited all the attendees for a sumptuous dinner arranged in the adjacent dining hall. And informed that such an educative program will be conducted frequently under Al Awal banner for the benefit of Jubail Fraternity.

 dining hall. And informed that such an educative program will be conducted frequently under Al Awal banner for the benefit of Jubail Fraternity.

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sadaqath
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Tuesday, 19 Jan 2016

It was an excellent programme conducted and beneficial for the fraternity. World champion delivered encouraging and inspiring message to the audience. I congratulate all who involved to conduct such a wonderful programme.

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Agencies
August 8,2020

Dubai, Aug 7: One may call it good luck, but for two Indian expats it was God who prevented them at the last minute from boarding the Air India Express plane that crashed in Kerala, killing at least 18 people on board.

According to India's Civil Aviation Ministry, the Boeing 737 aircraft on a flight from Dubai to Kozhikode overshot the runway at Kozhikode airport on Friday evening. There were 184 passengers including 10 infants, 2 pilots and four cabin crew onboard the aircraft.

Noufal Moin Vetten, an Ajman resident working as an office boy in a Sharjah school, was booked to travel on the flight and had checked in as per schedule.

Recounting his miraculous escape, Vetten, a resident of Malappuram, Thirunavaya, whose visa was cancelled a week ago, told Gulf News: “I was handed my boarding pass, but when I reached immigration, they told me I had to pay a fine of Dh 1,000 (Rs 20,430) for overstay. I had only Dh 500 (Rs10,215) with me.

"I called my school PRO and he told me to come back. He said they would follow protocols and pay the fines before sending me,“ he said.

Vetten was disappointed and called his family to let them know.

“When I heard about the crash, I was saddened for all the passengers. But I'm so relieved I missed it. God has been really merciful,” said Vetten.

Afsal Parrakodan, a resident of Abu Dhabi, had a similar stroke of luck.

“My work visa was cancelled about a week ago. After getting my boarding pass, I was told I had to pay a fine of Dh1,000 at the immigration counter, but I had only Dh500 on me.”

“I was very keen to board the flight and be with my family. So I called a friend who brought me the additional Dh500, but by then, my baggage had been offloaded and the flight's doors were closed,” said Parrakodan.

“I was feeling very sad and called my mother to tell her I had missed the flight. But a few hours later, when I learnt of the crash, I couldn’t help but feel relieved and thankful to God for saving my life,“ said an overwhelmed Parrakodan who plans to fly back next week. 

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March 2,2020

Abu Dhabi: Yogish Prabhu K is the newly elected president of Abu Dhabi’s prestigious India Social & Cultural Centre (ISC) and he will serve for the period 2020-2021. ISC’s annual general body meeting and Election for 2020 were held on Thursday, February 27 and the election results of the election were announced during the early hours of Friday, February 28th morning.

In the keenly contested election, Yogish Prabhu emerged victorious. Humble origin and hailing from a small town of Karkala from Udupi district of Karnataka state has never deterred him from setting challenging goals. He belongs to a well-known Gouda Saraswat Brahmin family of K.V.Prabhu Coconut oil mill in Karkala. He is the eldest son of Late Rtn. Krishna Prabhu and Rtn. Bharati Prabhu.  His father and grandfather were freedom fighters who left a profound impression on him and their ideology “serving people is like worshiping God” (Jana seveye Janardhana seve) inspired and guided his life ever since. Prabhu has been a privilege member of ISC since 2003 and has been actively involved in ISC activities throughout. His relationship with ISC spans over 2 decades during which he has immensely contributed in many ways to ISC and the Indian community at large. A banker by profession, Yogish Prabhu is currently working as Vice President, Group Finance & Treasury, First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB).

With some new initiatives in his mind, Prabhu wants to creatively improve the quality of ISC’s services, its humanitarian impact as well as the diversity of its membership. His intentions are always to help everyone irrespective of caste, creed, religion, language or status. As a new elected President of ISC, Prabhu’s main objective is to strategically plan and implement his vision through his ABC 5 Year Plan i.e.,

A-    Accountability & Transparency,

B-    Build a Sound Financial Plan and

C-    Compassion & Affection for the needy

so that ISC is recognized not just in UAE, but worldwide as a mascot of the great Indian community.

Prabhu thinks “as individuals, we can do only so much but with the support of Elected ISC Committee members and all the ISC members together, there is no limit to what we can achieve, and in the process, we can truly transform the ISC”. He proudly says, “I have a strong treasury management experience in ISC as well as in the bank which we need now more than ever”.

With his dynamic leadership, sheer dedication and ambition, ISC will definitely be scaling new heights of glory and prestige in Abu Dhabi and beyond. His humble nature, leadership qualities coupled with his rich administrative experience will surely help boost ISC’s popularity and meet its challenging goals and can serve people in a better way and contribute to the Indian community at large.

Yogish Prabhu has been married for 28years. His wife Chethana Prabhu Kasaragod too has been equally active in ISC and continuously supporting and participating in various sports, entertainment and literary committees throughout these years. She became ISC Women’s Forum Convener in 2016-2017. Their daughter, Aarti Prabhu is an IT Engineer from NITK Suratkal, working in Bangalore. Son, Ajith Prabhu finished his Masters in Mechanical Engineering and Management in Industrial Design in Queens University, Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK and at present doing his internship there. Both Aarti and Ajith are alumni of Abu Dhabi Indian School and both have represented National level CBSE Badminton meet. Also, Aarti was a Gold medalist in the school for scoring 100 in Mathematics in SSLC.

Following are few of his contributions and achievements:

•          Hon. Asst. Treasurer of ISC for consecutive years from 2005 till 2007

•          Hon. Treasurer of ISC in 2011.

•          Member of Finance Committee of ISC new infrastructure and premises from approval till completion.

•          In 2016, initiated the participation of ISC members as officials for International Yoga Day organized by Indian Embassy

•          In 2017, initiated the participation of children as officials to help the organizers so that children could learn their social responsibility and become good citizens.

•          In 2012, initiated ladies throw ball tournament in ISC and now it is extended to men too.

•          Member of IPEF since its inception in 2014. Also served as its Governing board member in the same year.

•          Founder member of ‘UAE GSB group’ since its formation in 2004

•          Committee member of ‘Gandhi Sahitya Vedi’ Abu Dhabi

•                    Treasurer of Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha

•          Head of Finance and member of other committees of ‘World Tulu Convention’ held in Dubai - 2018

 

Election was held for other Posts too. The other office bearers elected to the present committee are:

Vice-President: George Varghese.

General Secretary: Jojo J Ambooken

Asst.Gen.Secretary: C. George Varghese

Treasurer: Shijil Kumar N K

Entertainment Secretary: Jayapradeep K P

Literary Secretary: Elias Padavetty

Sports Secretary: Freddi J. Fernandes

Secretary Southern Region: Raja Srinivasa Rao Aita

Auditor: G.N.Sasikumar

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Shodhan Prasad
August 7,2020

Dubai, Aug 7: ‘Nama Tuluve’ Purushotham Salian, a staunch stalwart who always supported humanity and a strong pillar for Tuluvas in Dubai, passed away August, 4 at Al Tawam Hospital Al Ain. He was suffering from cancer and was admitted to Al Tawam Hospital Al Ain some time ago. He was on the last stage of illness which was not detected earlier.

His funeral last rites were conducted on Thursday August 7 at Jebel Ali cemetery in Hindu rites with a few of his family members present. Due to Covid pandemic, neither his body was able to be flown back to hometown nor could his two children come down to attend the funeral. However, it was said that his wish was to be cremated here in Dubai which unknowingly sometime back he whispered to one of his friends.

Purushotham had few years ago, survived a heart attack and fought back his life, though it had a minor paralytic effect on him. Even though, till recently he used to do his day-to-day work normally. He was a hard working personality and owned a readymade garment shop in Ajman and Dubai mostly taking care of clients with requirement of uniforms and coveralls. His dedication towards work was always appreciated by his clients who used to get their things delivered on time always.

He was never a publicity person and was helping the poor and needy in whatever ways he could silently. He strongly supported the community and was associated with Nama Tuluveru and Billawa community with commitment. He used to voluntarily come forward for the ground work of various functions of the community and used to be there until it was done perfectly.

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