Jeddah: IFF Organizes Hajj Volunteer Service for Indian Pilgrims

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September 22, 2014

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Jeddah, Sep 22: Hajj Volunteer Service is a three month process for India Fraternity Forum (IFF) every Hajj season. IFF service starts with the distribution of 'Hajj Handbook', which is handed out in six major Indian languages to the pilgrims before they leave for Hajj from the home country.

In Saudi Arabia the volunteers start their assistance with the arrival of the first flight in Jeddah, Madeena and Makkah as well.

In Makkah pilgrims are helped to reach their accommodation. The Inspirational experience of serving people during Hajj has increased the number of volunteers participating in the service.

IFF had to limit the number of volunteers due to constraints in accommodating them; this year more than 1000 volunteers served the purpose.

Volunteers were Indian expatriate from eleven states speaking major Indian languages. They include volunteers from Yanbu and Jeddah.

The airport authority of Jeddah has issued entry permit to Hajj Terminal for IFF volunteers to receive the pilgrims at their arrival and to facilitate the same service upon their departure as well.

For the third consecutive years IFF women volunteers also will take part to assist women pilgrims. They will provide service to the female pilgrims in the tents, especially old pilgrims of above 70 years.

Mina service continues from Dhulhajj 7 to 13 late evening till the last Indian pilgrim leaves the Mina tents.

IFF is getting tremendous support from Consulate General of India and its affiliates like Indian Pilgrims Welfare Forum (IPWF). IPWF has been coordinating the volunteer service and this year IFF designed the map for the Mina operations as per the instructions of CG.

Consulate has printed and distributed copies of this map to guide the stranded pilgrims. IFF provides adequate training to all of its volunteers in different languages.

Unlike past, this year IFF volunteers were provided with accommodation by the Consulate. IPWF has been distributing bottled water for the pilgrims while returning from Haram and they worked hard to guide the pilgrims and to give awareness on performing Hajj.

Volunteers guide the Indian pilgrims to their accommodation in Aziziah and help them by providing financial support and arrange re-imbursement of the amount, if there a loss of money.

The Saudi Government is improving the facilities for Hajj in order to assist the pilgrims and make their pilgrimage comfortable one.

The growing number of old aged pilgrims has made the volunteer service an imperative and more organized one.

IFF has formed special teams for Tent service, Field Service, Medical assistance, Logistics, Crisis Management and Public Relations for their Hajj service operations in Mina.

Entire Hajj service operation of the Forum is supervised by JanabMudassar, Karnataka (Chief Coordinator), Janab Abdul Ravoof (Vice Coordinator), Mohammed Ali Kerala (General Captain), C.V Ashraf (Logistics), Amir Sultan tamilnadu (Media), JanabNazeerfarookhisiddiq Andhra Pradesh, JanaabIrshad Ahmed Uttar Pradesh, Janab Sheikh Joyeel West Bengal, Janaab Mohammed ShajidBihar,Janaab Mohammed Anisuddin Maharashtra, Makka In charge Janaab Abdul Gaffer Kerala and Madinaa In charge Janaab Mohammed Musthafa Kerala appointed as member of executive committee.

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momin kamran mustafa
 - 
Wednesday, 27 Jul 2016

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Syed faras
 - 
Tuesday, 26 Jul 2016

Dear Sir

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Mohd.wasid
 - 
Tuesday, 26 Jul 2016

Plese ek mauka call me 09015324340

Mohd.wasid
 - 
Tuesday, 26 Jul 2016

Plese.one.chance.khuda ke waaste

Syed Shafiullah
 - 
Tuesday, 26 Jul 2016

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IRFAN BIN KHALID
 - 
Tuesday, 26 Jul 2016

Assalamualaikum warehmatulahi wabarkatu!
I also want to join you as to give the best service to the pilgrims and i'm very much intrested. And this is my contact No 8686457496

IRFAN BIN KHALID
 - 
Tuesday, 26 Jul 2016

Greeting for the Day!
Respected Sir/Madam,

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Regards
Irfan Bin Khalid

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 - 
Tuesday, 26 Jul 2016

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mohamed imran
 - 
Tuesday, 26 Jul 2016

assalaamu alaikum sir,
i would like to join u for haj valenteers.please contact me +919786868582.
[email protected]
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tabrez
 - 
Monday, 25 Jul 2016

As Salamwalekum !
I Want To Be a volunteer for hajj pilgrim`s kindly please do the needful.
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gausali usman …
 - 
Monday, 25 Jul 2016

sir,I am Gausali usman MUngruskar.I would like to become volunteers
in HAjj 2016.please give me chance to serve in your organization. Thanking you.
assalamualaikum warahmatullahiwa barkatuhu.
my contact no is
8888719478,9270340078,9403434078.

gausali usman …
 - 
Monday, 25 Jul 2016

I am gausali mungruskar.I would like to serve as
volunteers in haj 2016. please give me a chance
in your organization.assalamu alaikum warahmatulahi
wabarkatu.alahafiz
my contact no is 8888719478 and 9270340078
9403434078.

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 - 
Monday, 25 Jul 2016

Hi,

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Azmath sheikh
 - 
Monday, 25 Jul 2016

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Mobile number: 9739446214

Mohammed Nazim
 - 
Monday, 25 Jul 2016

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Abdul Khader
 - 
Sunday, 24 Jul 2016

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Sir contact me 8179209679

Email. [email protected]

Sir want to do hajj khidmat job call me or give ur number sir

Thanking you sir

Syed Yunus
 - 
Sunday, 24 Jul 2016

Assalamu Aliakum Warahamatullahi Wa barkatahu,

To Whom itmay concern.

This is Syed Yunus, Gemologist from Andhra Pradesh, South India.

Very Honestly i would like to Hajj Volunteer Service. Please send details and guide me.

Thanks & Regards,
Syed Yunus
Mobile: 0091-8331840030.
Email: [email protected]

ismailshahid
 - 
Sunday, 24 Jul 2016

dear sir,
Assalam walaikkum.

I want to become volunteer for the pilgrims. I request you to please contact me on the given number. 8943940140

sayyad Hakimoodin
 - 
Saturday, 23 Jul 2016

Asslam alaykum bhai shab muzhe khidmat me jana hai

Shaik Imam
 - 
Saturday, 23 Jul 2016

assalamu alaikum bhai mujhe bhi is khush naseeb mauqe k haqdar banye.mai bhi hajio ki qidmath karo.Allah se meri dua hai mujhe ye mauqa ata farmaye.mujhe ager mauqa mile tu is number pe contact karna 9000169187/9849117398.

Shaikh Tausif
 - 
Saturday, 23 Jul 2016

Assalamualaikum,mein chahta ho ki mein es khidmat me jaoo aap log cahe toh mein es saal inshaallah jaroor jaoo.Please mere help karo.

riyaz ahmed shaikh
 - 
Saturday, 23 Jul 2016

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I want to volunteer the pilgrims. I request you to please contact me on the given number. 00919591485230

Sayyed Amer
 - 
Saturday, 23 Jul 2016

Assalamu Walekum wa rahmatullahi wa barkatuh

i want join HAJJ Volunteer
Cell : +91 9652504306
email: [email protected]

parvez Abbas ali
 - 
Friday, 22 Jul 2016

Assalam alaikum.From long time Iam trying for khadim. No address or contact is available. Pls guide me.my mobile no is 7506331979/9892119939.

muhammad amir gufran
 - 
Friday, 22 Jul 2016

i shall be grateful if i get visa to do the help for hajies you guys must tell me on my phone number 7388590172 and my email id

ghouse pasha
 - 
Wednesday, 20 Jul 2016

Insaallah i do hajj volunteers

ghouse pasha
 - 
Wednesday, 20 Jul 2016

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ghouse pasha
 - 
Wednesday, 20 Jul 2016

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Asharafhusain saiyad
 - 
Wednesday, 20 Jul 2016

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I need this haji khidmat job. My passport is ready and i am also ready to go for this job.

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Mobile Number: +919574744407
Email ID: [email protected]

Regards,
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Asifpasha
 - 
Wednesday, 20 Jul 2016

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 - 
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 - 
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Moin khan
 - 
Wednesday, 20 Jul 2016

Assalam walaikum my Iam is to serve fr hujjaj last year I have applied but got cheated by a agent insha Allah I hope dis year may Allah accept me..7795390858

Moin khan
 - 
Wednesday, 20 Jul 2016

Assalam walaikum my aim is to serve fr hujjaj last year fr volunteer job I was got cheated by agent I hope dis year may it's possible to serve.i ll be waiting fr reply ..7795390858

Asif mohammad
 - 
Wednesday, 20 Jul 2016

pls join me sir
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Asif mohammad
 - 
Wednesday, 20 Jul 2016

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 - 
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Md Zafar Eqbal
 - 
Tuesday, 19 Jul 2016

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Mohammed Tauseer
 - 
Monday, 18 Jul 2016

ASSALAMUALAIKUM please sir please
I. Would like to serve hajis.
Please do kind favour and give a chance to serve. May ALLAH swt accept from u and us both.. Ameen
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Mohammed Tauseer
 - 
Monday, 18 Jul 2016

ASSALAMUALAIKUM.plzzz sir
I. Would like to serve hajis.
Please do kind favour and give a chance to serve. May ALLAH swt accept from u and us both.. Ameen
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Mohammed Tauseer
 - 
Monday, 18 Jul 2016

ASSALAMUALAIKUM please sir
I. Would like to serve hajis.
Please do kind favour and give a chance to serve. May ALLAH swt accept from u and us both.. Ameen
Mohammed Tauseer
+919892949328

Mohammed Tauseer
 - 
Monday, 18 Jul 2016

ASSALAMUALAIKUM.
I. Would like to serve hajis.
Please do kind favour and give a chance to serve. May ALLAH swt accept from u and us both.. Ameen
Mohammed Tauseer
+919892949328

SHAKEELAHMAD A…
 - 
Monday, 18 Jul 2016

EX Govt Officer Irrigation Department Maharashtra State
APPEARED HAJJ 2010 & UMARAH-2014
Deserious to Serve Guest of ALLAh -2016

SHAKEELAHMAD A…
 - 
Monday, 18 Jul 2016

Ex Govt OFFICER Irrigation department Maharashtra State Appeared Hajj 2010 & Umrah 2014
Desirous to serve Guests of ALLAH -2016
Mobile -9175276037

Nafees Lall
 - 
Monday, 18 Jul 2016

my phn number +918420205208.
i would like to do the khidmat of hajji.cz

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Media Release
January 16,2020

Kuwait: The Fourth annual general body meeting of Mogaveers Association Kuwait (MAK) was held on January 3rd 2020 at Tamarind Restaurant , Abu Halifa, Kuwait.

Mr. Suresh Salian who was an excellent host for the day welcomed all the MAK members to the event & thereby invited all the committee members to the dais.

As is customary and traditional, the proceedings of the MAK AGM commenced with  Kuwait & Indian National Anthem followed by a prayer song sung by Mr.Santhosh Kunder.

The lighting of the lamp was done by the President Mr. Rajesh Mendon, Conevener Mr. Ramesh Kidiyoor the Management Committee members Mrs. Poonam Mendon, Mr. Kishore Kotian ,Mr. Arun Mendon, Mr. Dinesh Suvarna & senior MAK members Mr. Gopal Suvarna, Mr. Ashok Suvarna ,Mr. Shekar Thingalaya and guest  Smt. Prema Mendon who was on visit to Kuwait.

The General Secretary, Mrs. Poonam Mendon read the Annual Report of the activities of the association for the year 2019. While the Treasurer Mr. Kishore Kotian read out the financial report for the year, both of which were approved by the members.

Some of the major events of 2019 are as follows MAK organized its third indoor, National level Volleyball & Throw Ball Tournament under the title of “MAK Champion Trophy 2019 “ which was held on 25th Feb American International School, Maidan Hawally, Kuwait

As part of the welfare project Scholarships were given to First three Meritorious students of Mogaveera Management Schools in India Mahalaksmi English Medium School, Uchila & Sagar Vidya Mandir, Beach Road, Padubidri.

The outgoing members of the management committee Mr. Kishore Kotian, Mrs. Poonam Mendon, Mrs. Kusuma Girish, Mr. Dinesh Suvarna & Mr. Paresh Karkera were honoured with mementos for their dedicated service to the association.

President Mr.Rajesh Mendon is his speech urged all the members to be united He also assured the members, that management committee would support and provide help to any member who is in need of help. He urged everyone to Support & come forward for the upcoming event “MAK Champion Trophy 2020” a National Level Volley Ball & Throwball tournament which will be held on 25th Feb 2020 at American International School,Maidan Hawally, Kuwait.

Convener Mr.Ramesh Kidiyoor urged all the members to come forward showcase their talent and increase the visibility of the Assocation in Kuwait & take the association to the next level.
MAK’s Seniormost member Mr. Gopal Suvarna was presented with a florel bouquet to mark 75th year of his birthday.Our guest Smt. Prema Mendon was also presented with a bouquet as a mark of respect.

As part of the welfare project scholarship of INR.10,000 was given to Master Rishab Puthran Son of active member Mr. Srinivas Puthran who has scored 95.36% in S.S.L.C.

The Main attraction of the AGM was Bhajan & Kolata which was beautifully choreographed by Mr.Suresh Salian & performed by Mrs. Geetha Suvarna & Team. Audience were mesmerised with the performance.The participants were Mrs.Geetha Suvarna, Mrs.Ranjitha Pandari Kanchan,Mrs.Poonam Mendon, Mr.Arun Mendon,Mr.Dinesh Suvarna,Mr.Kishore Kotaian, Mr.Rajesh Mendon,Mr.Kiran Kuamar,Mr,Dhanajaya Salian, Mr,Manoj Amin, Mr.Neishant Salian,Mr.Nithin Suavarna,Mr.Sudesh Puthran & Mr.Prashanth Kunder .Solo dance performance was given by Mr.Arun Mendon.

Games were Conducted By Mr.Suresh Salian & Mrs Geetha Suvarna which was enjoyed by all the MAK members .Melodious songs were sung by renowned artist of MAK Mr. Suresh Salian, Mr.Jaya Kotian,Mr.Purandara Manchi,Mr.Dinesh Suvarna Mr.Dhananjaya Mendon & Mr.Kishore Kotian.

The returning officer, Mr.Nithin Suvarna announced the new managing committee for the year 2020. The group unanimously relected Mr.Rajesh Mendon as the president.

The officer bearers for 2020 are as follows:

President               :   Mr.Rajesh Mendon, Suratkal
Vice President        :   Mr.Sachidanad Suvarna, Yermal Bada
General Secretary   :   Mr.Dhananjaya S Salian, Malpe
Treasurer               :   Mr.Lakshmeesh Salian,Malpe
Cultural Secretary  :   Mr.Prashanth Kunder ,Malpe
Sports Secretary     : Mr.Arun Mendon, Boloor
P.R.O & Welfare officer : Mr.Jaya Kotian,Kinnimulki

The managment committee members introduced themselves, thanked and assured all the members for rendering their best service during their tenure.

President, Mr.Rajesh Mendon in his speech thanked all the members for relecting him as president.

Below Welfare Projects would continue as informed by the President

-Death Grant of IRS. 1,00,000/- in case of death of any active member, financial help will be provided to next of kin of the deceased.

-Financial help (Health Grant) of IRS. 25,000/- will be given to the members in case of serious health issues or permanent
disability or severe injury due to accident.

- Merit Cum Means Scholarship- Children of MAK members residing in Kuwait or India would be awarded Scholarship of IRS. 10,000/- for 10th Standard Students & IRS. 20,000 for 12th Standard Students.

Scholarship for Mogaveera Management School in India President, Mr. Rajesh Mendon also announced that scholarship of IRS. 7,000/- , IRS. 5,000/- & IRS. 3,000/- would be awarded to the First three Meritorious students respectively for the year of 2019-2020, for the following schools of the Mogaveera Community Mahalaksmi English Medium School, Uchila Sagar Vidya Mandir,Beach Road, Padubidri

The new management Committee welcomed the new year 2020 in a traditional way by distributing the “OleBella” (palm jaggery) to all the members.

Executive Committee of 20 members were announced by the President who are as follows 

Mr.Suresh Salian, Dr.Vikyath Boloor,Mr Divakar Kotian, Mr.Kishore Kotian,Mr.Kiran Kumar,Mr.Purandar Manchi, Mr.Neishant Salian, Mrs.Geetha Suvarna,Mr,Rakshith Suvarna,Mr.Srinivas Puthran,Mr.Nithin Suvarna, Mrs.Kusuma Girish,Mrs.Poonam Mendon,Mrs. Ranjitha Pandari Kanchan, Mr.Pandari Kanchan, Mr.Santhosh Kunder,Mr.Kaushik Kanchan &Mr.Manoj Amin Katapady, Mr.Ramesh Kunder, & Mr.Jeevan Amin

Followed by, A Sumptuous Lunch was served by Tamarind Restaurant.

Prizes were given away to the winners of games.

Mr.Jeevan Amin & Mr.Arun Mendon for musical Chair.

Mr.Sudesh Puthran & Mr.Kiran Kumar for Group Game.

Mr.Dhanjaya Salian,Mrs Indiara Purandar & Mr,Baskar Amin for Alphabetical bingo Game.

Mr.Sudesh Puthran & Mr.Vittal Sriyan for passing the parcel.

Mr.Nithin Suvarna & Mr.Lakmeesh Salian for Pillow Game.

Mr.Shekar Amin,Mr.Jayanth Kunder,Mr.Neishant Salian,Mr,Purandar Manchi,Mrs Ranjitha Kanchan,Mr.Arun Mendon,Mrs.Indira Purandar & Mr Arun Mendon won the Housie Housei.

Quiz was won by Mr.Arun Mendon & Mr.Ramesh Kunder.

Surprise gifts was won by Mr.Dhananjaya Salian & master Kanishk Kumar.

“Lucky Mogaveera” was won Mr.Jeevan Amin.

Beautiful Moments of the day were captured by Mr.Kiran Kumar,
Music was played by D.J Neishanth Salian
In his  vote of thanks Mr.Dhananjaya Salian expressed his gratitude to each and every member who supported to make the event successful.

It was totally a funfilled day for all the MAK members who enjoyed all the activities memories of which such always be cherished.

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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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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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