Dammam: DKSC’s ‘Mulaqat’ brings expat families from coastal Karnataka under one roof

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April 16, 2016

Dammam: Dakshina Karnataka Sunni Centre (DKSC), the gulf based organization which runs the Markaz Tha’aleemul Ihsan at Mulur in Udupi district organized a get-together recently in Dammam.

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DKSC annual ‘ Mulaqath’ is an event for Mangalorean as well as south Karnataka families and youth in the gulf nation to refresh their community bonds. Like every year, this year too large number of Mangaloreans gathered at Al-Zana Istirah in Dammam to show solidarity with the huge educational efforts which includes the newly envisaged women’s college and its hostel building, shariah college etc. carried out by DKSC. More than 1500 – 1800 people gathered with families and made a remarkable witness in this occasion.

DKSC which was formed by a few youth in 1995 in Al- Khobar, Saudi Arabia has now well organized committees at unit level, zonal level and national levels totally managed by central committee spread across the gulf countries. Markaz Tha’aleemul Ihsaan, the educational Institution dreamt by DKSC in 1995 has now grown in to an educational complex of repute with varied Institutions such as English Medium school, shelter for orphans, destitute, Quraan memorization center, residential religious Dawaa college, and as well as general educational facility, nursery education and residential madrasa education under its fold. Thanks to well qualified staff as well as efficient management team, the Markaz with 1400 student force is emerging a sought after educational destination in and around Mulur.

The recently planned Muslim Women’s college and the hostel facility is a feather in cap for Markaz Tha’aleemul Ihsan run under the able leadership of Syed Attakoya Thangal Kumbol. While addressing the audience at the ‘Mulaqat’ the working president of DKSC Mr. Abdul Hameed Aramex outlined the need for separate institutions for girls’ education in our community and the effort by DKSC to have such an Institution at its campus in Mulur as well as at Kemmara in Puttur. He sought the cooperation of everyone in DKSC’s initiation in women’s education.

This year’s gathering is made a remarkable event under the chairmanship of Janab Hatim kuloor. Janab Ashraf Madaka took the lead successfully in organizing the volunteers in different sections as a team leader. Janab Abdul Azeez Athoor, general secretary and Janab Abdul Gafoor Sajipa, treasurer of this event with the support and coordination of other dedicated members has made this gathering a successful occasion. It is also marked the beginning of 20th Anniversary celebration with the concept of many social welfare schemes like 20 poor families mass marriage, distribution of sewing machines, construction of wells in different required areas. DKSC will culminate in a grand function planned in the month of December 2016.

The duff program Taiba by the children of Jubail Madrasa Students under the leadership of ustad Abdul Razzak Faizi was the center of attraction.

The stage program began with the recitation of Quran by Janab Ashraf Naunda and Dua by Usman Saadi Nelyadi. Janab Ismail Kinnya welcomed the gathering

Children in large numbers enjoyed this colorful evening program, with different types of competition and games organized under the leadership of Engineer Abdul Rahman Panaje, Ismail Katipalla, Abdul Hameed Kolnad, Haneef Mudigere, Sameer and their support team.

Specially for ladies, girls and children, it was a day of festival with sumptuous food, plenty of snacks, ice cream etc. Different types of games and competitions were conducted at the ladies’ section under the leadership of Mrs. Hasan Bava Kuppepadav. Mrs. Kamarudeen, Mrs. Rafiq K.H, Mrs. Zabeer, Mrs. Farooq Karnire, Mrs. Abdul Rahman Panaje, Mrs. Rasheed, Mrs. NS Abdulla, Mrs. Basheer Kaikamba

Janab Abdul Hameed Machar, Janab Anwar Hussain Goodinabali, gen. Secretary of Central Committee, Janab Mohammad Hasan Mooduthota, Treasurer of Central Committee, Janab Aboobakker Padubidri, Janab Mohammad Monu Dompa from DKSC Tabuk Unit, present on the stage as guests of the occasion.

Dammam Zonal president Janab Sulaiman Soorinje expressed his gratitude while extending vote of thanks for the dedication and hard work of the members. He asked everyone to join hands with DKSC by becoming a member of DKSC.

Tug of war, Kabaddi were the main games for adults and every one enjoyed the food, snacks, ice cream, soft drinks, and sweets.

An entertainment quiz competition was conducted by Mr. Kamarudeen Goodinabali. Teams from BAMA (Bajpe Area minority Association) Al-Haramain Soorinje, Jubail friends, Khobar Friends. Kannangar Friends participated in the event. Al-Haramain of Janab Rafiq K. H, Sulaiman Soorinje won the first place and Bama – Janab Seyyed Bawa & team were runner-up. . Janab Faroq Kanyana ably assisted the Quiz master in conducting the quiz smoothly.

The program was compared by Janab Zainuddin Mukve, Janab Ismail Katipalla, Janab Iqbal Mallur and Engineer Abdul Rahman Panaje.

Janab Umar Haji Mukve, Janab Sheikh Balkunje, Janab Ismail Kinnay, Janab Mohammad Ali Uppinangady, Janab NS Abdulla, Janab Anwar Hussain Goodinabali are on the welcome team.

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April 7,2020

Dammam: Indian Social Forum, Dammam, Karnataka chapter distributed Food Kits for Indian expatriates labors who were in trouble due to Corona lockdown on April 6, 2020 at a labor camp here in Al Khobar.

The labors, most of them are from the staes of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh And Uttar Pradesh, were in trouble without food.

 Recieving the information leaders of Indian Social Forum immediately visited the camp to take survey.

Indian Social Forum with the help of donors distributed food kits. Indian Social Forum, Dammam, Karnataka Chapter president Mr.Mohammed Shareef Jokatte expressed gratitude for donors for their contribution.

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Muhammed Irshad
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Wednesday, 8 Apr 2020

 

Really appreciated. Working for this cause during this critical situation is really great job.

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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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Media Release
July 25,2020

In a humanitarian gesture to help fellow citizens in distress, the first in the series of chartered 
flights arranged by Thumbay Group, UAE and the Bearys Cultural Forum (BCF) Trust, 
Mangalore to repatriate stranded Kannadigas in the UAE took off from Ras Al Khaimah 
International Airport in the wee hours of 21st July 2020. The flight was fully occupied, with 186 passengers, all of them desperate to fly back to India for various reasons.

The initiative was conceived and implemented under the leadership of Dr. Thumbay Moideen - Founder President of Thumbay Group & Founder Patron of BCF and Dr. B K Yusuf, the 
President of BCF. The flight was organized on a purely charitable basis, with all necessary 
steps and precautions in place to ensure the safety and comfort of passengers. Thumbay Group assigned its fleet of buses to transport the passengers free of charge from their residences in Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman to the airport. The organizers also provided free meals and refreshments to the passengers, in addition to PPE kits and face-shields distributed free of 
charges.

The passengers on the first flight included many elderly individuals, people with serious 
illnesses like heart-related health issues and diabetes, pregnant ladies and little children as well as people who had lost their jobs and those with expired visas. Dr. B K Yusuf – BCF President, Dr. Kaup Mohammed - BCF General Secretary, other office bearers of BCF, as well as Thumbay Group’s representatives Mr. Farhad C – Director of the Hospitality Division of 
Thumbay Group and Engr. Farwaz P. C. – COO of the Construction Division were present at 
the airport to see off the first group of passengers.

Commenting on the initiative, Dr. Thumbay Moideen said, “This joint initiative of Thumbay 
Group and BCF is to support our fellow Kannadigas desperate to fly back home. We are happy that we have been able to reach out to many of them, to help them fly home to their families. We thank the Governments of the UAE and India, and the Indian Consulate, Dubai, for their support in making this happen. In the coming days, many more stranded Kannadigas would be repatriated under this joint initiative.”
Dr. B K Yusuf thanked Dr. Thumbay Moideen and the office-bearers and members of BCF for 
their efforts to make the initiative a success.

“We are proud that this initiative has brought relief to many Kannadigas and their families today. BCF is grateful to Thumbay Group for its support and partnership for all our humanitarian programs for the support of the needy.”

Dr. Kaup Mohammed said that it was a matter of pride that the much-awaited Thumbay-BCF 
repatriation flight had been carried out successfully. “Measures have been taken to ensure the safety of the flight and its passengers throughout the journey,” he said. He also thanked all the social organizations including Bhatkal Jamath, BCCI, BWF, KCF, DKSC, Kodagu Kannadigas, 
Kannadiga Help Line, Dubai Konkans and KSS, for their support. He specially thanked Mr. 
Syed Hassan Razeen, the owner of ARISTOCRAT Travels for his support in the ticketing, 
boarding and related processes. On behalf of Milano Optics Group and Maxcare, free gift 
hampers were distributed to selected passengers.

The passengers were received at Mangalore airport under the leadership of Mr. Mumtaz Ali - patron of BCF and other distinguished personalities of Mangalore including Mr. Moidin Bava - former MLA, Mr U. T. Ifthikhar, Mr. S. M. R Rashid - President of BCCI central committee and many others. The passengers were transferred to the hotels where they had registered for the mandatory quarantine.

The second flight under this joint initiative is scheduled to take-off from Ras Al Khaimah airport to Mangalore on 24th July 2020. A few more similar repatriation flights are to soon follow, in the coming weeks.

 

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