Jubail: JAMWA’s Gammatt-2016 brings NRI families together

[email protected] (A.M.Arif Jokatte | CD Network)
May 14, 2016

Jubail : Jokatte Area Muslim Welfare Association (JAMWA), a Saudi Arabia based Jokatteans group, organized ‘GAMMATT-2016’, an expat family get-together at PetroKemya Beach Camp, Jubail in a unique style recently. The main intention was to promote a charity programme titled ‘Let’s join together for community welfare’ aimed at socio-economic and educational development of the less privileged people in Jokatte and its surrounding areas.

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Delivering his presidential speech, JAMWA Saudi Arabia Honorary President Jokatte Zakaria Al Muzain spoke about objectives of the event and how the challenges should be faced for the betterment of the community.

“Our mission is to serve towards education, empowerment, and economic development and for the betterment of the entire downtrodden community of Jokatte surroundings and bring about an educational revolution among the entire community of Jokatte,” he said.

Zakaria Muzain was among the three Jokatte philanthropists, who were facilitated by JAMWA for their tremendous service to the community; the other two were Mr. B.M.Shereif Jokatte of White Stone Jubail and Abdul Basheer Beary Riyadh popularly known as NCMS Basheer.

The guests included Mr. Rafeeq Soorinje, President DKSC Jubail, Abdhul Hameed Bajpe, President of BAMA Dammam, Mr. Waseem Ali Rabbani, and President Indian Social Forum Central Committee Eastern Region all of whom have applauded the efforts of the organization. Mr. Abdul Rahman Cheyyon President JAMWA Dammam-Jubail Unit, Mr.Abdul Kader President JAMWA Riyadh Unit, Mr. Mohammed AlMuzain, Fadil AlMusahhir, Mr.BM Shereif white Stone, Mr.Abdul Basheer NCMS, Mr.Sheikh Expertise, Mr. Aboobakar Raisco, Mr.Habeeb Kalai, Mr. Hathim Kulur, Mr.Faruq Arab Energia, Mr. Asif Deals Solution, Mr.Abid Column were also on the dais.

Mr. A.M.Arif, Vice President, JAMWA Dammam - Jubail, briefed the objectives of the organization. In the beginning Mr. Mohammed Ismail Ahmed Master (Basheer) has recited the quran and addressed the gathering with the Islamic speech. He emphasized the need of community service and developing the attitude of selflessness, inviting the people to adhere to the teaching of Quran and Sunnath keeping the life of Sahaba as a followable pattern and Mr. Sharief Arikere said the vote of thanks. A memento of appreciation has been given to all guest and donors for their outstanding efforts in the field of community service.

GAMMATT-2016, the second event conducted in a unique style by JAMWA team, was one night event of celebration with thousands of Coastal expatriates flourishing vigorously at Petro Kemya beach Camp Jubail. Quiz Contest and Cultural Event were inaugurated thru a coastal community culture by Auctioning Tender Coconut has attracted the audience. Cultural programs were held in which Islamic melodious songs and “DUFF” the traditional Islamic event by Karnataka Cultural Foundation Dammam steeled the concentration of audience and also the splendid cultural show, Social awareness Demonstration by Indian Social Forum Dammam too had invited audience to focus their attention, during the event.

Petro Kemya Beach Camp Compound Hall was jam packed by 10 pm and over 1700 people have gathered and enjoyed the event. Sports & games for youngsters and indoor games were held for children. Volleyball & Tug Of War for Youngsters and Pass the Ball for Children as people were seen enthusiastically participating with the spirit of fun. Ladies had indoor activities in a separate enclosure .Contest, dozz Ball etc. were their main events & games. Jubail Medicare Complex has provided a Health check Up desk throughout the program, many were utilized this opportunity to check their blood sugar, BP etc. Delicious dinner was served along with snacks and tea in the night.

The audio visual presentation in which the spectators were thrilled to see the History of Jokatte and the growth of the educational advancement in Jokatte.

Finally there was a Raffle Draw for a lucky winner, in which audience won amazing gifts and the Fabulous Prize was a Laptop Note Book.

JAMWA volunteers facilitated the smooth conducting of the program with day and night restless service to succeed the event. Mr.Arif A.M & Mohammed Ismail Ahmed Master compered in men’s section and Sakeena N.M compered in women’s section.

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Comments

Rasheed M.P
 - 
Tuesday, 31 May 2016

Abdulrahman,

Who is 236 employees who came visit visa? what they doing here?? Is it wrong post?

Abdul Rahiman
 - 
Monday, 23 May 2016

please remove the ban on 236 employees who came in work visit visa...

abdul aziz katipalla
 - 
Monday, 16 May 2016

MA SHA ALLAH

Nizam Nijja
 - 
Saturday, 14 May 2016

Mahsa Allah It was Wonderful Event ever seen in Jubail.....From Stage program, Cultural, sports towards food all were well setup...

The credit goes to Jokattean Team Work..especially the motivation by zakria bhaiand Shereif bhai...

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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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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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Media Release
July 25,2020

In a humanitarian gesture to help fellow citizens in distress, the first in the series of chartered 
flights arranged by Thumbay Group, UAE and the Bearys Cultural Forum (BCF) Trust, 
Mangalore to repatriate stranded Kannadigas in the UAE took off from Ras Al Khaimah 
International Airport in the wee hours of 21st July 2020. The flight was fully occupied, with 186 passengers, all of them desperate to fly back to India for various reasons.

The initiative was conceived and implemented under the leadership of Dr. Thumbay Moideen - Founder President of Thumbay Group & Founder Patron of BCF and Dr. B K Yusuf, the 
President of BCF. The flight was organized on a purely charitable basis, with all necessary 
steps and precautions in place to ensure the safety and comfort of passengers. Thumbay Group assigned its fleet of buses to transport the passengers free of charge from their residences in Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman to the airport. The organizers also provided free meals and refreshments to the passengers, in addition to PPE kits and face-shields distributed free of 
charges.

The passengers on the first flight included many elderly individuals, people with serious 
illnesses like heart-related health issues and diabetes, pregnant ladies and little children as well as people who had lost their jobs and those with expired visas. Dr. B K Yusuf – BCF President, Dr. Kaup Mohammed - BCF General Secretary, other office bearers of BCF, as well as Thumbay Group’s representatives Mr. Farhad C – Director of the Hospitality Division of 
Thumbay Group and Engr. Farwaz P. C. – COO of the Construction Division were present at 
the airport to see off the first group of passengers.

Commenting on the initiative, Dr. Thumbay Moideen said, “This joint initiative of Thumbay 
Group and BCF is to support our fellow Kannadigas desperate to fly back home. We are happy that we have been able to reach out to many of them, to help them fly home to their families. We thank the Governments of the UAE and India, and the Indian Consulate, Dubai, for their support in making this happen. In the coming days, many more stranded Kannadigas would be repatriated under this joint initiative.”
Dr. B K Yusuf thanked Dr. Thumbay Moideen and the office-bearers and members of BCF for 
their efforts to make the initiative a success.

“We are proud that this initiative has brought relief to many Kannadigas and their families today. BCF is grateful to Thumbay Group for its support and partnership for all our humanitarian programs for the support of the needy.”

Dr. Kaup Mohammed said that it was a matter of pride that the much-awaited Thumbay-BCF 
repatriation flight had been carried out successfully. “Measures have been taken to ensure the safety of the flight and its passengers throughout the journey,” he said. He also thanked all the social organizations including Bhatkal Jamath, BCCI, BWF, KCF, DKSC, Kodagu Kannadigas, 
Kannadiga Help Line, Dubai Konkans and KSS, for their support. He specially thanked Mr. 
Syed Hassan Razeen, the owner of ARISTOCRAT Travels for his support in the ticketing, 
boarding and related processes. On behalf of Milano Optics Group and Maxcare, free gift 
hampers were distributed to selected passengers.

The passengers were received at Mangalore airport under the leadership of Mr. Mumtaz Ali - patron of BCF and other distinguished personalities of Mangalore including Mr. Moidin Bava - former MLA, Mr U. T. Ifthikhar, Mr. S. M. R Rashid - President of BCCI central committee and many others. The passengers were transferred to the hotels where they had registered for the mandatory quarantine.

The second flight under this joint initiative is scheduled to take-off from Ras Al Khaimah airport to Mangalore on 24th July 2020. A few more similar repatriation flights are to soon follow, in the coming weeks.

 

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