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Stranded in Kuwait 2 Indian expats return home safe

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November 16, 2016

Kuwait: With the timely intervention of Indian Social Forum Kuwait, 2 non-resident Indians returned home safely. Ibrahim from Bangalore and Jayasankar of Tamil Nadu are the 2 victims who had come to Kuwait in search of employment and stranded in Kuwait for nearly 20 months after falling in to the trap of false promises of visa agent. Upon knowing their situation, Indian Social Forum rescued them from this crisis and succeeded in repatriating them.

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Ibrahim and Jayashankar with ISF Karnataka Chapter President Rafeek Manchi

The Indian Social Forum (ISF), which is working for the welfare of the weaker sections among the expatriates by taking active part in identifying their problems and helping them to resolve the same through possible ways including legal and government channels, appealed Indians who seek employment abroad to take necessary precautions about the fraud visa agents.

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Hailing from RT Nagar Bangalore, the 38-year-old Ibrahim Mohammed Yasin who was running his own business as painting contractor in Saudi Arabia and 48-year-old Tamil Nadu origin Jayasankar Manikkamare the two who came to Kuwait in search of new job as well as the greater chance to set up their own business as promised by the visa agent.

The moment Ibrahim and Jayasankar landed in Kuwait in February 2015, they were forced to work as a Driver in a car rental company for 70 Dinar Salary. When they failed to get any salary after being worked for continuous period of 3 months, they had no other option than to resign from their company. As such they decided to go back to India. However, the employer refused to give their Passport. At that point of time, neither they had job nor were they able to go back to their country. As such the life became miserable.

In the meantime, a few days ago, Ibrahim's health condition also worsened. Members of the Social Forum were in touch with him during this period and offered all sorts of assistance.

Earlier, Ibrahim's family had approached the NRI Forum attached to the Government of Karnataka and requested for assistance.

Now, after spending nearly 20 months, with the continuous intervention of the NRI Forum & Indian Social Forum effective both of them reached home safely.

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Fayaz Sheikh
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Tuesday, 22 Nov 2016

well done Rafeek Manchi . Great job.

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May 2,2020

Karnataka Sports and Cultural Club (KSCC) organized Blood Donation Camp at Latifa Hospital, Oud Mehta Dubai on April 23rd, 2020 in association with Dubai Health Authority (DHA) and with support from Community Development Authority (CDA) Government of Dubai.

Blood Donation Drive started in the morning at 7:30 am to 6:00 pm. Around 48 people participated in this drive and donated blood to support the Dubai Blood Bank.

A potential shortage of blood for transfusions has been occurred due to a significant reduction in voluntary blood donations during this time of the COVID-19 pandemic. The current pandemic, health services are now running with shortages of blood availability. To support the DHA Blood Bank KSCC taken initiative to ensure that blood donations continued and are safe for both the donor and the recipient.

After taking safety precaution and safe distance during the blood donation donors feeling happy and honored to participate and donate blood at this pandemic situation. Club Manager Mr. Mohammad Shafi was also present during this event.

KSCC appreciated all the blood donors and be grateful to Dubai Health Authority (DHA), Community Development Authority (CDA), and Government of Dubai for their association for this event. They also thanked the volunteers and supporters.

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February 24,2020

Riyadh, Feb 24: Indian Islahi Center, Riyadh (IICR) kicked off the propagation campaign of "Learn the Quran" national conference, which is slated to be held on March 27, 2020 at Nofa Istiraha, Exit 18, Riyadh, Kingdom Saudi Arabia. It's IICR's 20th successful program.

Kerala Legislative Assembly's opposition leader & Congress leader, Ramesh Chennitthala inaugurated the campaign that was held at Voco Hotel in Riyadh, capital city of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Ramesh was on two days visit in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The objective of the campaign is to instil the keenness & to keep creating the continuous awareness amongst the community on Quran. It also enables to recite the Quran with Tajweed (science of reading the Quran) & correct form.

Aboobakker Edthanatukkara (President of IICR), Abdul Qayyum Bustani, Kunhi Kumbala, Abdullah Vallanchira, Adv. Abdul Jaleel, Naushad Ali Kozhikode, Mujeeb Ali Thodigappulam, Muhammad Kutty Kadannamanna, Fasal Rahman City Flower, Mujeeb Irumbuzhi, Jaleel Alappuzha, Arafat & others were present on the occasion.

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May 20,2020

Dubai, May 20: Dubai-based Karnataka Sports and Cultural Club’s humanitarian services in charge Naseer Karaje team have appreciated the efforts of Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner, Mangaluru Airport director, NGOs of Mangaluru, and MLA for extending a royal welcome to second batch of repatriates from Dubai that landed at Mangaluru Airport on May 18.

There was so much of confusions when 1st batch of repatriation flight landed in Mangaluru airport on 12th May due to lack of proper arrangements and co ordination.

This time due to proper arrangements and special supervision by the DC everything was driven smoothly. It has given a confidence to all the Manglurean expats of Dubai in returning to their native places, the KSCC said.

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