KCF Dammam zone felicitates Hajj volunteers

Media Release
September 20, 2017

Karnataka Cultural Foundation (KCF) Saudi Arabia deploys hundreds of volunteers to serve the Hajj Pilgrims in Makkah every year. This year too, the Hajj volunteer group of KCF carried out incredible service and won appreciation from MINA Hospital of Saudi Ministry of Health just the way they did in two previous years making it a hattrick achievement this year.

Dammam zone of KCF, one of the biggest and most active zone, had sent big contingent of volunteers this time. As part of societal responsibility to honor and encourage such sincere efforts, Dammam Zone organized a colorful felicitation ceremony at the banquet hall of Classic Restaurant in Al- Khobar. 

The program began with ‘ Dua’ from MoulanaYousufSa’adiAyyangeri, a renowned scholar and former president of Karnataka State SSF. Qur’an recitation was carried out by UsmanZuhri.

Mr. Faizal Krishnapura, General Secretary of Dammam Zone KCF, welcomed everyone with an introductory message. The General Secretary commended the effort of volunteers as well as organizing team of Dammam Zone, however, reminded the workers to dedicate themselves to complete the remaining task of this calendar year. 

Musthafa Naeemi, the founder and chairman of Mueenusunnah Institution in Haveri district of Karnataka, inaugurated the function. He lauded the effort of KCF in carrying out volunteer service to Hajj pilgrims. He spoke at length about the great support of Karnataka Cultural Foundation (KCF) in revolutionizing religious and general education situation in northern districts of Karnataka by establishing educational campuses where both general and religious education imparted and by carrying out awareness campaigns which is known by name IHSAAN  He remembered the initial difficult days of this revolution wherein he himself was a volunteer and appraised how situation has changed after KCF started backing IHSAAN activities in north Karnataka

Moulana Yosuf Saqafi Baithar, the Saudi National president of KCF delivered keynote address. He highlighted the difficulties faced by members who left the country due to new labor rules in Saudi Arabia and called fellow members to extend help to those in trouble. He appreciated the excellent effort of KCF Hajj volunteers and bringing credit to the organization. He urged the KCF members to dedicate themselves to humanitarian service which KCF is carrying out throughout Saudi Arabia. 

The most interesting time of the program was when some of the volunteers were given mike to share their experience. Five volunteers explained vividly the satisfaction they earned when they were able to help women and aged Hajj pilgrims in tracing their team mates, finding way to their tents, carrying sick and wounded pilgrims to hospital for treatment and in many such services needed by pilgrims. Emotion ran high with everyone’s eye getting wet when volunteers narrated some of the heart rending situation experienced by them during Hajj volunteering. 

Mr. Farook Katipalla, the general secretary of KCF Saudi National Committee, Mr. Kamarudeen, KCF International Committee Education Chairman and Azeez Sa’adi the former president of KCF Dammam Zone spoke briefly and wished good for the volunteers. Mr. Farook Kuppetti, the president of KCF Dammam Zone delivered the presidential address. He asked the members to use social media cautiously and use it to proliferate the message love and peace in this era wherein social media is used for spreading falsehood, rumor and hate.  

Volunteers were given appreciation certificate on behalf of KCF National Committee. Along with other dignitaries, philanthropist Mr. BasheerUllal distributed certificates and felicitated the HVC organizers from Dammam zone. Mr. Haneef Manjanady, the Chairman of KCF Hajj volunteer 2017 thanked everyone for their great support to achieve unseen success at KCF Hajj Volunteering 2017. The outstanding leadership of Mr. Haneef Manjanady was in fact instrumental in making it a huge success. It was because of his effort that KCF HVC received recognition of Indian Hajj Mission this year and we were able to do service under the ID of Indian Hajj Mission. 

A prayer occasion was created within the function to highlight miseries of Rohingyan Muslims and ‘DUA’ was conducted for them.   

Mr. Fayaz Pakshikere, the convener of Administration wing of Dammam Zone proposed vote of thanks. The program was concluded with the melodious spiritual song by JanabBasheer Kaup which enthralled everyone.

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Sadiq Oman
 - 
Saturday, 23 Sep 2017

Masha Allah.....great job done by KCF Saudi.

May Allah accept all our good deeds and grant us a "Jannaathul Firdous"

Aameen Yaa Allah....

thameem
 - 
Thursday, 21 Sep 2017

Serving haajis its really good work..and all KCF volunteer they deserve it.

UMMER FAROOQ
 - 
Wednesday, 20 Sep 2017

KCF DONE GOOD JOB ,

Omar ibnu Mohammed
 - 
Wednesday, 20 Sep 2017

Excellent noble work indeed need of time , congratulations

Lukmanul Hakeem
 - 
Wednesday, 20 Sep 2017

Woh masha allha great work done by KCF TEAM I am proud to be a member of KCF may Allah blessings you  those who served this year volunteer. 

 

Jaabeer Monu
 - 
Wednesday, 20 Sep 2017

Masha Allah great work

Mujiyadeen Rameez
 - 
Wednesday, 20 Sep 2017

Masha allah excellent work 

ABDUL AZEEZ SA…
 - 
Wednesday, 20 Sep 2017

Masha All

ah.. good and great job by KCF. Thank you COASTAL DIGEST for publish the report.

 

 

AShraf al hasa
 - 
Wednesday, 20 Sep 2017

Masha allah

Noushad
 - 
Wednesday, 20 Sep 2017

Mashallah good job

FAYAZ JUBAIL
 - 
Wednesday, 20 Sep 2017

Masha Allah.. KCF Doing good Job.. May Allah accept it as a good deed.

Althaf usman
 - 
Wednesday, 20 Sep 2017

Masha ALLAH, good work by KCF

SAYED KHALID
 - 
Wednesday, 20 Sep 2017

Masha Allah 

Mohammed javeed
 - 
Wednesday, 20 Sep 2017

Masha Allah masha Allah 

Faizal
 - 
Wednesday, 20 Sep 2017

KCF is REally doing great work.
Felicitating the Volunteers to enthuse thier hardwork is really appreciated..

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Media Release
February 4,2020

On the occasion of 71st Republic Day of India, Qatar Indian Social Forum (QISF), Karnataka State organized a blood donation camp in Doha Qatar, in association with Hamad Medical Corporation on 31st January 2020, Friday.

At first, QISF Karnataka State Vice President, Ziaul Huq welcomed the guests, dignitaries and blood donors.

The Blood Donation Camp was inaugurated by ICC President Mr. Manikantan A P who was the Chief guest. In his inaugural speech, he emphasized that, Service to humanity is service to God. By donating the blood, not only we save the lives, but we get blessings also. He also said that punctuality is the key factor in these type of events and should be incorporated by all of us.

QISF Central Committee President, Sayeed Komachi highlighted the necessity and importance of donating the blood and assured QISF a socio cultural organization will always be ready for this noble cause.

Dr. Vishwantha Kini, a well known Radiologist in HMC motivated the donors.

The camp was started at    7.00 A M and ended at 5.30 PM in which 146 people donated the blood out of 185 people registered.

SKMWA President Abdul Majeed and Dr. Haroon from Asian Medical Centre, who were also the Guests in the programme praised the initiative and efforts of QISF. 

QISF Central Committee Vice President Salam Kunnamal, General Secretary Basheer Ahmed, Northern States President Fasiuddin, QISF State and Branch Committee members Lathif Madikeri, Zakariya Pandeshwar, Saleem Bangadi, Mujeebulla Khan, Nayeem Belapu, Ibrahim UB, Toufeeq, Anwar Angargundy, Rizwan Kalladka, Asif Bannur, Imtiyaz Karnad, Jaleel Kalladka, Haneef Montepadav, Rafiq Uppinangady and other members were present during the programme.

The program was presided and concluded by QISF Karnataka State President Nazeer Pasha.

Comments

Fasi
 - 
Thursday, 6 Feb 2020

Great job, this will save many lives. Hats off to QISF for this wonderful event on the occasion of Rebulic Day celebration. 

Zameer
 - 
Wednesday, 5 Feb 2020

Well done qisf...again u did a great work by collecting blood to serve humanity...qosf is a second word for humanity!!

Hassan
 - 
Wednesday, 5 Feb 2020

 

Masha Allah. Good Job done by QISF

 

 

 

 

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May 25,2020

Dubai: Karnataka Sports & Cultural Club (KSCC) distributed Eid Kit across the UAE (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Al Ain, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah to the ) needy people on Eid al Fitr.

KSCC President Mr. Mohammed Ismail Said: “Eid is a Symbol of Gratitude and Unity. As the last few weeks have been hard for each one of us, we wanted to stand in solidarity to celebrate Eid, by helping labours and needy people. He also said that “We are together to be part of UAE. Serving these meals is our core social responsibility."

KSCC recently conducted humanitarian services during COVID-19 pandemic in 2 phases and conducted Blood Donation Drive. They have also planned to conduct next Blood Donation Drive on 25th May, 2020.

The KSCC main objective is to develop the expatriate community into a well-nourished section of society in the areas of social, sports and cultural activities.

On behalf of KSCC, and the entire executive council Mr. Mohammed Ismail, President of Club, extended a very heartly thanks and gratitude to the Main sponsor of the event M/s. EMSQUARE, Engineering Consultant, and Tawakkal Overseas Dubai.

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March 2,2020

Abu Dhabi: Yogish Prabhu K is the newly elected president of Abu Dhabi’s prestigious India Social & Cultural Centre (ISC) and he will serve for the period 2020-2021. ISC’s annual general body meeting and Election for 2020 were held on Thursday, February 27 and the election results of the election were announced during the early hours of Friday, February 28th morning.

In the keenly contested election, Yogish Prabhu emerged victorious. Humble origin and hailing from a small town of Karkala from Udupi district of Karnataka state has never deterred him from setting challenging goals. He belongs to a well-known Gouda Saraswat Brahmin family of K.V.Prabhu Coconut oil mill in Karkala. He is the eldest son of Late Rtn. Krishna Prabhu and Rtn. Bharati Prabhu.  His father and grandfather were freedom fighters who left a profound impression on him and their ideology “serving people is like worshiping God” (Jana seveye Janardhana seve) inspired and guided his life ever since. Prabhu has been a privilege member of ISC since 2003 and has been actively involved in ISC activities throughout. His relationship with ISC spans over 2 decades during which he has immensely contributed in many ways to ISC and the Indian community at large. A banker by profession, Yogish Prabhu is currently working as Vice President, Group Finance & Treasury, First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB).

With some new initiatives in his mind, Prabhu wants to creatively improve the quality of ISC’s services, its humanitarian impact as well as the diversity of its membership. His intentions are always to help everyone irrespective of caste, creed, religion, language or status. As a new elected President of ISC, Prabhu’s main objective is to strategically plan and implement his vision through his ABC 5 Year Plan i.e.,

A-    Accountability & Transparency,

B-    Build a Sound Financial Plan and

C-    Compassion & Affection for the needy

so that ISC is recognized not just in UAE, but worldwide as a mascot of the great Indian community.

Prabhu thinks “as individuals, we can do only so much but with the support of Elected ISC Committee members and all the ISC members together, there is no limit to what we can achieve, and in the process, we can truly transform the ISC”. He proudly says, “I have a strong treasury management experience in ISC as well as in the bank which we need now more than ever”.

With his dynamic leadership, sheer dedication and ambition, ISC will definitely be scaling new heights of glory and prestige in Abu Dhabi and beyond. His humble nature, leadership qualities coupled with his rich administrative experience will surely help boost ISC’s popularity and meet its challenging goals and can serve people in a better way and contribute to the Indian community at large.

Yogish Prabhu has been married for 28years. His wife Chethana Prabhu Kasaragod too has been equally active in ISC and continuously supporting and participating in various sports, entertainment and literary committees throughout these years. She became ISC Women’s Forum Convener in 2016-2017. Their daughter, Aarti Prabhu is an IT Engineer from NITK Suratkal, working in Bangalore. Son, Ajith Prabhu finished his Masters in Mechanical Engineering and Management in Industrial Design in Queens University, Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK and at present doing his internship there. Both Aarti and Ajith are alumni of Abu Dhabi Indian School and both have represented National level CBSE Badminton meet. Also, Aarti was a Gold medalist in the school for scoring 100 in Mathematics in SSLC.

Following are few of his contributions and achievements:

•          Hon. Asst. Treasurer of ISC for consecutive years from 2005 till 2007

•          Hon. Treasurer of ISC in 2011.

•          Member of Finance Committee of ISC new infrastructure and premises from approval till completion.

•          In 2016, initiated the participation of ISC members as officials for International Yoga Day organized by Indian Embassy

•          In 2017, initiated the participation of children as officials to help the organizers so that children could learn their social responsibility and become good citizens.

•          In 2012, initiated ladies throw ball tournament in ISC and now it is extended to men too.

•          Member of IPEF since its inception in 2014. Also served as its Governing board member in the same year.

•          Founder member of ‘UAE GSB group’ since its formation in 2004

•          Committee member of ‘Gandhi Sahitya Vedi’ Abu Dhabi

•                    Treasurer of Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha

•          Head of Finance and member of other committees of ‘World Tulu Convention’ held in Dubai - 2018

 

Election was held for other Posts too. The other office bearers elected to the present committee are:

Vice-President: George Varghese.

General Secretary: Jojo J Ambooken

Asst.Gen.Secretary: C. George Varghese

Treasurer: Shijil Kumar N K

Entertainment Secretary: Jayapradeep K P

Literary Secretary: Elias Padavetty

Sports Secretary: Freddi J. Fernandes

Secretary Southern Region: Raja Srinivasa Rao Aita

Auditor: G.N.Sasikumar

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