Mangalureans in Riyadh come together at KMYA Iftar meet

June 25, 2016

Riyadh: Around 500 Mangalureans, including women and children, took part in Iftar meet 2016 conducted by Katipalla Muslim Youth Association (KMYA) Riyadh at Alwaha resort in exit 16 in Riyadh recently.

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KMYA Riyadh has been organizing Iftar parties for the last 8 years and it is a quite familiar and sought after program among the Mangalurean Muslims living in Riyadh.

After iftar, Haafiz Jasim Bashir lead the magrib prayer. Janab Parvez Ali, President of KMYA presided over the formal program and welcomed the guests. In a short speech Janab Mohammed Kotekar explained the importance of fasting and do’s and don’ts” in Ramadan.Sulaiman Rahiman, Chairman of Iftar Committee, thanked members and Iftar committee for their relentless support to carry out this Iftar Meet 2016 successfully.

KMYA is a non-profit social and community organization that came into existence in 1989 mainly for catering the educational needs of and supporting for the needy and poor families of the community in Katipalla and neighboring places. Keeping the socio-educational conditions of the village in view, the birth-pang of community services of Katipalla youths in Saudi Arabia delivered the Association, and named it as KMYA, with its wing in Dammam also. Despite that, KMYA has done other services and works for the welfare of the community, especially the poor section of Muslim society.

Abdul Aziz PS, Shabeer AK, Vice presidents KMYA, AbdulJabbar, General Secreatary KMYA and Executive members Ameeruddin Hassan, T A Khader, Rafi Ali, Ashpak Ahmed, Sulaiman Rahiman, Saif Mahin, Mohammed Haneef P.M., S. Imtiyaz, Hussain Shafi,P.H. Mohiuddin, Basheer Ahmed, Zubair S.U. were present on the venue.

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Congratulations to KMYA President Mr. Parvez Ali and members. Great job and keep going!

Masha Allah KMYA very well organised Iftan Meet contineousley success 8th year to Riyadh Mangaluriens.
May Allah Almighty accept your all good deeds and shower his blessing in month of Holy Ramadhan - Aameen

Jazzakallah khair brothers. We appreciate all your good deeds.it is always a pleasure attending kmya events. Great team work.

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Dr Sam Pitroda hods video conference with Indian Overseas Congress leaders in Middle East over Covid-19

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April 19,2020

Indian Overseas Congress (IOC) Chaiman Dr Sam Pitroda held video conference with senior IOC office bearers across Middle Eastern countries on 14th April 2020 to review the impact of COVID-19 pandemic among Indians residing in the region. Almost all speakers appreciated the efforts initiated and implemented by respective governments to contain spread of the deadly virus as well as measures taken towards welfare of the people affected by the lockdown.

IOC Presidents, Mohammed Mansour - Bahrain, Abdullah Manjeri - Saudi Arabia, Dr J Ratan kunar - Oman and Girish kumar - Qatar, highlighted the quality treatment of patients and finacial aid provided by governments and other authorities. Bahrain IOC president Mansour , also apprised about the 'Food for Needy' drive in Association with KHK Heroes foundation, initiated by HH Sheikh Khalid Bin Hamad Al Khalifa and quality treatments as well as financial aid to local and expat residents.

Anura Mathai, IOC Global Event Coordinator, spoke about certain problems of Indians in the UAE. IOC Middle East Convener, Mansoor Palloor, emphasised and requested IOC Chairman to urge Indian government to arrange immediate repatriation of indians stranded in Gulf countries. AICC Secretary, Himanshu Vyas, IOC Secretary Dr Arathi Krishna, Dr Arshi Malik (Abha), Mohiuddin Sirajudeen (Jeddah), Advocate Joseph Palathara (Dammam) Prasad Kodru, Jayati Maitra Ziyad Ahmed (Qatar) and Khursheed Alam (Gen Secretary- Bahrain) also apprised the participants about various issues relevant to the pandemic and suggested further initiatives to be undertaken.

Dr Sam Pitroda briefed about sustained and consolidated efforts by all IOC members during this unprecedented situation facing the world and assured that he would convey IOC concerns to the government and try his best to ensure all possible help is made available to all needy Indians.

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Dubai | NRI Entrepreneur, philanthropist Dewakara Alva no more

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August 6,2020

Dubai, Aug 6: Non-resident Indian entrepreneur and philanthropist Dewakara Alva passed away on Thursday August 6. He was 63.

Alva, who hailed from Mangaluru, was the director of Federal Insurance Brokers LLC, Dubai and was residing in Dubai for around four decades. He was reportedly suffering from health problems for last few months.

He was a patron of Tulu and Kannada language and culture in United Arab Emirates. He was a member of various NRI organizations including UAE Tulu Koota and UAE Bunts

Alva is survived by wife Saritha, daughter Powshali, and son Manal.

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KSCC holds blood donation drive in Dubai

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June 28,2020

Dubai: A blood donation drive was conducted by Karnataka Sports and Cultural Club (KSCC) at in Al Wasl Club Stadium here on Friday, 26th June 2020.

The drive started around 1:00 pm and continued till 4:00 pm as per schedule provided by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) Blood Donation Centre and 60 people donated blood to support the Blood Bank. The drive was well organised by maintaining social distance in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

As blood cannot be produced but only can be donated, this drive will help many patients in need of blood during emergencies. Donors were also feeling proud and happy at this moment thinking of saving someone’s life.

DHA Blood Donation Centre staff carried out the screening and testing done in very well manner keeping social distancing during this pandemic. Volunteers of KSCC were also helping the staff to keep people in safe distance and to make this drive a success.

KSCC Manager Mr. Mohammad Shafi and other office bearers were present at the event venue. KSCC thanked the volunteers, Community Development of Authority (CDA), Dubai Health Authority (DHA), Blood Donation Centre, Government of Dubai and Al Wasl Club Stadium for making the event successful.