Qatar: ICF hosts Eid meet, tour; KCF wins trophy

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September 5, 2017

Doha: Karnataka Cultural Foundation (KCF) Qatar has won Eid trophy with highest points among other teams of regional centers of ICF Qatar which is also an organization functioned by Keralite expatriates similar to KCF, Karnataka Cultural Foundation (KCF) is the most prominent and active organization with socio-religious activities in GCC, Malaysia & London being functioned by expatriate community from Karnataka.

EID MEET was organized on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha by ICF jointly with KCF & RSC (Risala study circle), followed by an EID TOUR in which a special gathering was arranged in Al Thakira Youth Center at Alkhor. Varieties of programs in the indoor stadium were conducted including seminars, various competitions, indoor & outdoor sports.

Prior to beginning of the tour, gathering at Markhiya Compound, members commemorated their beloved Sayyid Umarul Farooq Al-Bukhari (Possot Thangal) in the presence of eminent scholars & leaders of KCF. Also in the program, a new wing has been launched by Hafiz Umarul Farooq Saqafi, the president of Qatar KCF, named ‘KCF Sahitya Kalaa Okkoota’ which will be functioning with its activities aiming at potential writers & other talents in the region. Farooq Krishnapura presented the event and detailed outstandingly, the functionaries of this wing.

Upon reaching the Indoor stadium at Alkhor, the members were welcomed with special Duff & singing as a symbol of honor and joy. After the inauguration of events by scholar Paravanna Abdurrazzaq Saqafi, president ICF, a seminar was presented by psychologist Dr. Muhsin on the topic of family life. Issues that are being faced by new generation families, the trend of new life style, its negative consequences & overcoming are discussed in the seminar which was very interactive and useful.

Followed by, various competitions like Quiz, drawing, table topic speech, Dayirathul Wardh were held in the indoor stadium. Most entertainingly, Kabaddi & Tug of War were held in the outdoors, under the flood lights after the evening prayers. Winning Kabaddi in the first place, KCF stood at second place in Tug of War against the first place to ICF Alkhor center. Out of all competitions, KCF Qatar came out as the winner of Eid trophy with highest points overall.

ICF, KCF & RSC leaders jointly congratulated winners of each games & appreciated the team work & the participation in the whole events making this great success. Hafiz Umarul Farooq Saqafi thanked ICF leaders for arranging joint events giving opportunities to KCF for being a part throughout its tour. The efforts rendered by Farooq Krishnapura, Kader Karopady, Akbar, Rishad Kundapura, Kader Kayarthadka, Asif Karpady were recalled & appreciated by the leaders.

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Masha Allah..

Well organized programme filled with entertainment games moreover Seminar of Life coach Mr. Muhsin was excellent. Looking further for similar programmes in near future.

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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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Indian Social Forum helps perform last rites of TN expat who died in Qatar

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July 6,2020

Doha: Selvam aged 46 son of Subramanian hailing from Panakulam Village, Alangudi, Pudukkottai District in Tamilnadu province who worked as a technician, died in Qatar on April 24.

Due to challenging situation prevailing in both India & Qatar for body repatriation services, especially in Covid-19 atmosphere, Family is unable to progress further for past 2 months. At his stage Family of the deceased met Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI), Pudukkottai office bearers and requested to intervene and help out, and also agreed to bury the body in Qatar itself.

Hence, SDPI delegates communicated with well-known Indian Expatriate welfare Organization - Qatar Indian Social Forum (QISF). QISF General Secretary Basheer Ahamed, Secretary Abdullatheef Madikeri and team collected the required documents from the family of the deceased and managed to clear all the necessary formalities from the police department, Health Department, Embassy of India and Hamad Medical Corporation within a short period of time and arranged for a peaceful burial of Mr. Selvam in Dukhan cemetery.

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Karnataka NRI Forum Jeddah repatriates 177 stranded Kannadigas from Saudi Arabia

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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.