Riyadh: DKMO hosts grand family winter fest-2017

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December 17, 2017

Riyadh: The Dakshina Karnataka Muslim Okkoota (DKMO), Riyadh, conducted its annual ‘grand family winter festival-2017’ on Nov 23 at Al Rushd Resort, Riyadh. It was well organized and huge gathering was the main factor of success.

DKMO is aunique organization set up in Saudi Arabia, Riyadh with an intention to support the family of deceased NRI’s in case of sudden death of their breadwinners. 

Currently, DKMO has expanded with other objectives like financial loan for members, air tickets for stranded NRIs, general relief fund, micro loan to support self-employment in India and support for anti dowry marriages & campaigns.

The DKMO team spirit was very much appreciated and their efforts on supporting the NRI community was significantly touched the hearts of the Public. Awe – Inspiring reception welcomed all the crowd into this Mega event. The program had begun with stage function followed by many other fun filled indoor and outdoor activities.

The program started with recitation of holy quaran by Master Hisham Bin Muhammed Ali. DKMO Secretary Br Irfan Mani welcomed all the guests to the dais. Br. Basheer Talapady, a vibrant spokesman had compered the event with brief introduction of the ceremony to the audience. DKMO Vice President Br. Mohammed Ali Jokatte presided over the function. Br Akhtar Sheikh, Ameer NRCC JF had inaugurated the function and he spread the beautiful fragrances of DKMO’s activities in his inaugural speech.

The chief guest of the event Br Zuhair Malik Falahi narrated the importance of charity through the verses of Quaran and Hadeeth. He elevated the significance of charity and its rewards in accordance with Islamic guidelines.

Another distinguished Guest, an Icon of the day Mr.Kundan Lal, Regional Manager Air India was an attraction for the audience. He encouraged all the youths to indulge in pro-socio activities and he stressed to look into the pathetic situations of our very neighboring lives irrespective of cast and creed. 

A well-deserved eminent community thinkerBr.Sheikabba Deerah was felicitated with “DKMO Excellence Award” for his life time achievement on his dedication and hard work for the betterment of the community. 

Vice President Br Fazlurrahman Kolkar briefed the audience about the activities and future plans of DKMO. Meanwhile the crowd was kept under sweet pressure with an enthralling raffle draw and spot quizzes. Quiz Master Br.Mazin interestingly puzzled the children and adults with an Islamic and general questions and the Winners were encouraged with dazzling gift hampers. Through the attractive mega raffle draw one of the spectator won bumper “Air India” Return Ticket. At the end of the stage program Br.Salman Noor conveyed the vote of thanks to all guests and audiences.

As a special event, a Duff program was conducted by Pupils of Alif InternationalSchool, Riyadh. All the spectators had very mesmerizing desi feelings and recalled their olden days.

Alif international school had organized the Drawing competition for children of all age group. Real talents were emerged out with beautiful art work and winners were awarded and all participants received the consolation prizes. The team of McDonalds entertained the children with face painting, spot games and with Gift Coupons.

As a whole, all the guests had enjoyed the sumptuous dinner with sweets, Ice creams,soft drinksand Fruits. As a special additive, many different food stalls were challenging their taste. Br. Sheikh Deerah and his team supervised and well managed the food arrangements.

On the other side, Ladies Volunteers had conducted numerous activities like quiz program, spot games and outdoor sports and they distributed the fascinating prizes to all the winners.

Br.Haneef NS, Br.Shameer and their team had energetically conducted the various outdoor games like tug of war, running race, dodge ball and lemon race for children and Volleyball, Tug of war and Pot Breaking for adults. 

Bantwal Guys emerged to be the winner of both volleyball and Tug of War events and Spin Guys Malaz were runners up of both events. 

This great Mega “DKMO Family Winter Festival -2017” was sponsored by Al-Muzain, Himalaya, Expertise, Fashion Line, Al-Falah, Compass Logistics, RACC, White Stone, Air India, RaiscoAbubakkar, Universal, New Tech Advertising, Malabar Gold, On Dot Logistics, Samcon, and Other Companies & Individuals.

During the Closing Ceremony, DKMO secretory Br.Ismail thanked all the guests, crowds, Sponsors, Supporters, well-wishers, Volunteers and executive members. On marking the conclusion, whole DKMO team pledged to utilize the fund raised from this event to support the helpless NRIs and needy people back home.

Comments

Sarfraz Eliyas…
 - 
Thursday, 4 Jan 2018

DKMO is doing a great job, Mashallah. Good Team work.  DKMO helps NRI's a lot.

 

 

Best wishes for the future.

E. M. Yermal
 - 
Thursday, 4 Jan 2018

Mashaallah, DKMO is doing really a good work specially for NRI's FRF Scheme.

May Allah reward each and every member of DKMO.  May it function successfully in future, In Sha Allah.

 

 

Naufal, Riyadh KSA
 - 
Tuesday, 2 Jan 2018

DKMO is really doing an unique service for NRI's.

 

Its objectives are excellent and FRF Scheme for NRI's are really worth..

 

 
Hats off to DKMO and its Executive Member...

 

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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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August 7,2020

Dubai, Aug 7: ‘Nama Tuluve’ Purushotham Salian, a staunch stalwart who always supported humanity and a strong pillar for Tuluvas in Dubai, passed away August, 4 at Al Tawam Hospital Al Ain. He was suffering from cancer and was admitted to Al Tawam Hospital Al Ain some time ago. He was on the last stage of illness which was not detected earlier.

His funeral last rites were conducted on Thursday August 7 at Jebel Ali cemetery in Hindu rites with a few of his family members present. Due to Covid pandemic, neither his body was able to be flown back to hometown nor could his two children come down to attend the funeral. However, it was said that his wish was to be cremated here in Dubai which unknowingly sometime back he whispered to one of his friends.

Purushotham had few years ago, survived a heart attack and fought back his life, though it had a minor paralytic effect on him. Even though, till recently he used to do his day-to-day work normally. He was a hard working personality and owned a readymade garment shop in Ajman and Dubai mostly taking care of clients with requirement of uniforms and coveralls. His dedication towards work was always appreciated by his clients who used to get their things delivered on time always.

He was never a publicity person and was helping the poor and needy in whatever ways he could silently. He strongly supported the community and was associated with Nama Tuluveru and Billawa community with commitment. He used to voluntarily come forward for the ground work of various functions of the community and used to be there until it was done perfectly.

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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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