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Dubai: ‘Only Fresh’ wins Indian Cultural Society’s Winter Volleyball Trophy 2016

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March 27, 2016

Dubai: The Winter Volleyball Trophy 2016 was held under the auspices of the Indian Cultural Society, Karnataka Chapter, UAE at Dubai Indoor sports Ground Rashidiya Strokes Sports Hall, on March 18.

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As many as 8 known teams participated in the event. They are: AF Sports Club, Leads Ace Spikers, Jasbaa SC, Mass Volleyball Club, Dubai Duty Free, Abjar Team, Shj, Only Fresh, Mangalore Friends club.
It was a platform for Indian volleyball players to exhibit their talent at the international ground.
In A round semi final match, with the help of some of stunning shots and blocks, Leads Ace Spikers defeated Jasbaa SC (28-26 & 29-27) and entered final.
B round semi final match was played between Only Fresh Team and Dubai Duty Free. With splendid performance Only Fresh Team defeated Dubai Duty Free by 25-19 & 25-22 points and entered final.
Prior to start of final match both the finalist teams sang Indian national anthem along with Indian Cultural Society, UAE, Karnataka Chapter’s president, general secretary, members and NRI school children.
In the exciting final battle Only Fresh team emerged winners by defeating Leads Ace Spikers by 25-16 & 25-14 points.
During the presentation ceremony, Indian Cultural Society, UAE Karnataka Chapter executives Mr. Ashir Chukkabettu, Arif Madikeri, Sarfaraz Kapu, Suleiman Madikeri and events main sponsors Mr. Ganesh Gopal Krishna, Executive Manager Sales, Dorman Smith, Green Line Tailors chief Executive Mr. Nasir and national level volleyball referee Mr. Mohideen were present.
Mr. Nasir Karaje handed over the Winners’ Trophy and cash prize to Only Fresh team members. The Runners up Trophy and cash prize were given away by Mr. Ganesh Gopal Krishna, Executive Manager Sales, Dorman Smith to Leads Ace Spikers.
The best smasher award was given to former Indian volleyball player Mr. Anoop D’Costa of Leads Ace Spikers by Suleiman Kuppendare Madikeri.
Main sponsor of the event Mr. Ganesh Gopal Krishna, in his message congratulated organizers for their dedication and zeal in organizing a big tournament and wished them success in the future. He also congratulated the winning teams and the participating teams for playing with sportsman spirit.
The sponsors were: Dorman Smith, Green Line Tailors, Bab Al Noor Restaurant, Tandoor Palace Restaurant, Modern Stationery, Nablas Contracting, Al Amin pharmacy, Petro solutions, Mustafa Furnishing, Al Nujoom Al Sabah Vehicle Repairing, Karnad Brothers and Deira Friends. Mr. Arif Madikeri compared the prize distribution ceremony.

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S.M Nawaz Kukkikatte
 - 
Saturday, 2 Apr 2016

Very nice event

Rajesh Shetty
 - 
Wednesday, 30 Mar 2016

Super volleyball event. i loved it

Mohamme
 - 
Wednesday, 30 Mar 2016

Good to see Indians Playing in foreign soil

Irsa
 - 
Wednesday, 30 Mar 2016

Masha Allah Great event

M. IQBAL
 - 
Tuesday, 29 Mar 2016

Congratulations to Indian Cultural Society, Karnataka Chapter, UAE, for conducting fabulous Volleyball event. Sports leads to Good health and discipline our character. May Allah bless this organization with his choicest blessings and make it a predominant body of social service to empower our Community and our Nation.

parvez
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Monday, 28 Mar 2016

masha allah it was really wonderful match and enjoyed the tournament...

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January 5,2020

Kuwait: Friday Forum Kuwait conducted its 12th inter-school Islamic Elocution Competition at Hotel Rajadhani Palace, Khaitan on 1st January 2020. 

The competition, which was held in the senior and junior categories had participation from 15 Indian Schools across Kuwait comprising of 43 students. In the senior category, Ayisha Wafiya of Indian Community School, Khaitan bagged the first prize and Efrem Joseph of Indian Community School, Amman won the second prize. 

In the junior category, Hima Jameela of Indian Community School, Khaitan bagged the first prize and Fadhel Kandapath of Fahaheel Al Wataniya Indian School won the second prize. Nawaal Yaseen Ebrahim of Indian Community School (SR), Salmiya and Rhruthunanda of Indian Learners Own Academy, Abbasiya won the consolation prizes in senior and junior categories respectively.

This year, the event was fully conducted by the ladies wing of Friday Forum. Dr. Thasneem Amir, Ibtisam Basheer, Toast Masters Ola Rasheed, Fatma Abduhedeid, Shazia Thabassum and Marium Rangat were the judges for the competition in senior and junior categories. The event started with the Qira’at by Saneera Riyas, followed by welcome speech by Dr. Sajna Mohammed. 

The prizes were distributed to winners by Shahina Mansoor, Femitha Faseeh, Dr.Thasneem Amir, Dr. Sajna Mohammed, Zeenath Yacoub, Safna Sayam and Saneera Riyas. The Souvenir for the program - “INSPERIA 2020”- was released during the event by the chief editor Farha Abdul Rahman. The program was compered by Thanveera Noushad and the program convenor Subeana Shabeer conveyed the vote of thanks.

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Media Release
July 30,2020

Jeddah: The first chartered flight for repatriation passengers from Jeddah to Bengaluru organized by Karnataka NRI Forum Jeddah – Saudi Arabia was successfully landed at Bengaluru airport by 01.00 am on 19th July 2020.

Spice Jet (SG9884) departed from King Abdul Aziz International Airport Jeddah by 05.00 pm local time with 177 stranded passengers which includes 12 Pregnant Woman, 3 infants, 44 Short term visa holders, 3 medical emergency patients and 115 migrate workers and labours from various districts of Karnataka state.

Karnataka NRI Forum Jeddah, a registered charitable organization under Government of Karnataka & Indian Consulate Jeddah - Saudi Arabia, helping the Kannadigas overseas & in Karnataka State as well, has initiated major role for helping stranded Kannadigas to travel back to home. During Pandemic hundreds of stranded Kannadigas were approached to the forum and requested to arrange special chartered flight to Bengaluru from Jeddah.

Initiating from collecting the data of passengers, the forum’s special panel including its President Mr. Mohammed Mansoor, Secretary Mr. Peter Mascarenes, Vice Presidents Mr. Nasir Khurshid, Dr.Ashfaque Maniyar, Chief Coordinator Mr. Shaikh Saoud, Cultural Secretaries Mr. Arifulla Shariff and Mr. Rajesh Suvarna, Treasurer Mr. Habib Rahman and Press Secretary Mr. Baig, the forum’s members have worked very hard to conclude this task very successful. 

The forum provided food packets as refreshment, complementary PPE kitsto each passenger as precaution against the spread of any infections while travelling and also guided all passengers by supporting them in Awdha portal (Saudi Passport Department) and Seva Sindhu portal registration of Government of Karnataka.

The official travel partner ITL Travel Management Company has rendered remarkable service to the passengers not only in ticketing but also supported with top priority in confirming the aircraft from SPICE JET and availed good service from ground staff at Jeddah Airport. 

All passengers have reached safely to their homes after completing the 7 days institutional quarantine at Bengaluru. 100% passengers had NEGETIVE report on Covid-19 test made on arrival as well as after institutional quarantine. 

In the press release published from the President, Mr. Mohammed Mansoor has expressed his prodigious gratitude to the Ambassador of India to Saudi Arabia H. E. Dr. Ausaf Sayeed, Deputy Consul General of India - Jeddah Mr. Y Saber and Chief Minister of Karnataka State Shri B. S. Yediyurappafor providing necessary approvals and NOC for the chartered flight operation. He also conveyed his boundless appreciationto Shri B. Y. Raghavendra, Member of Parliament Shimoga District (Karnataka) for his swift support extended to the forum and as well to Dr. Aarathi Krishna, Ex-Deputy Chairperson – NRI Forum of Karnataka – Government of Karnataka for her significant guidance and support on completing this mission.

The forum has thanked all the officers in King Abdul Aziz International Airport Jeddah and Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru for the facilities provided to the passengers. The Forum has thanked all passengers travelled for their calmness and also thanked to all other members of the forum, Staff of ITL Travels and SPICE JET for their tremendous support extended throughout the mission accomplishment.

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Media Release
June 24,2020

The Overseas Indian Cultural Congress (OICC), Bahrain, has charted aircrafts to repatriate stranded expatriates to India. 

Boby Parayil, General Secretary, OICC National Committee, Bahrain has thanked all those who supported in this cause.

“The aircrafts were not licensed and were in crisis until the last minute. Finally, Mohammed Mansoor, president of Bahrain chapter of Indian Overseas Congress approached IOC Middle East in charge Dr Arathi Krishna, who helped get permission to operate flight to Kozhikode,” he said in a release. 

All mandatory approvals from the Foreign Ministry of Affairs and other government officials were accomplished by Dr Arathi Krishna. OICC has expressed gratitude to her for her timely support, he said. 

OICC is also grateful to former Kerala chief minister Oommen Chandy for doing necessary arrangements to get all the approvals for flight landing in Kerala, he added.

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