Dammam: ‘JF Coastal Festival 2017’ creates a carnival for expat families

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April 18, 2017

Dammam: The Jam’iyyatul Falah organized a family-get-together under the banner of “JF Coastal Festival 2017” on 6th April 2017 at the Al-Zaana Ishtirah at Faisaliyah in Dammam, eastern province of Saudi Arabia. The event’s motto “Our Community is Better Together” had created the atmosphere of a family carnival.

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The event began with the recitation of Holy Quran, followed by welcome speech from JF Dammam Unit President and the event Chairman opened the gathering which boosted the energy and enthusiasm of all the participants and volunteers of the event.

Later in the evening, lots of games conducted by event sports coordinators had placed everyone on their toes with their remarkable talents, wit and humor. As the joyful evening proceeded games for all age groups witnessed active participation and great excitement from all the attendees at the venue. EXCOM and volunteers ensured that the events carried on seamlessly.

An abundant supply of snacks and drinks were great energizers throughout the evening. While the children competed in sack race and many other games, the parents too were just as much into cheering and encouraging all the children. Boys, Girls and Adults too had their share of fun reliving old days with sack race, tug-of-wars and more.

The chief guests of the evening – Amjad Wajid (MD of UIPS), Sudeer (MD of Idealink), Amir Musthaq (Finance Manager of UNICOIL), Khalid Al-Ghamdi (Marketing Head of GCS), Mohammad Muzaffer (Finance Manager of Azmeel), Abdul Hakkeem (Regional Manager of Al-Kabeer Food), Sadashiv Poojary (President of MASA) and Abdul Waris (Chairman of IISD) – has expressed their delight to be a part of the event wherein people from the coastal belt of Karnataka State had gathered and united as a family.

The Kiosk from different FMCG companies such as INDOMINE, AL-KABEER, NADA JUICE, SWITZ CAKES and ORLANDA MILK had offered lip-smacking food and beverages which attracted and pulled the crowd with their appetizing aroma to taste the sample of their new products. The most attractive Kiosk of the evening was the DANDY Ice Cream, which served different types of flavors and kept the crowd on their toes specially children. The traditional Indian sweet ‘Jalibee’ has engrossed the crowd throughout the evening. The delicious sumptuous dinner with varieties of Indian cuisine from Golden Spoon Restaurant had served to delight all the guests throughout the evening.

Ensuring that the members remain active for the entire day, the Quiz Master conducted quiz for adults with interesting questions related to Islamic, GK, History, Geography and Sports with exciting raffle-draw prizes was announced from time-to-time. Housie housie had captivated the crowd. All the committee members worked with joy and fun as a team throughout the evening. In the long run, the event of “JF Coastal Festival 2017” was beautifully organized and the audience was overwhelmed whole evening.

Toward the end of the evening, the winners of Qirath competition and all other games were presented the exciting prizes and the announcement of the Mega Prize winner marked the event closing.

The grand event of “JF Coastal Festival 2017” was exclusively sponsored by NADA (Al-Othman Agri. Production and Processing Co.), Gulf Cooperation Symbols Co., Saudi Pan Gulf, Saleh & Abdulaziz Abahsain Co. and many others.

Vote of thanks was extended to all the committee members, sponsors, families, friends and well-wishers who made the evening a very good celebration with never ending memories.

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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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May 2,2020

Dubai: In response to UAE health authorities encourage blood donation campaign Anivasai Kannadigara Okkuta - U.A.E, conducted blood donation camps on April 22 at Abu Dhabi Blood Bank Khaldiya and on 23/04/2020 at Blood Transfusion and Research Centre, Sharjah.

The Abu Dhabi camp was inaugurated by Head of Department of Abu Dhabi Blood Bank, On this occasion she gave brief inputs of the benefits and features of blood donation, urged the participants to spread greater awareness about the importance of blood donation and congratulated the AKO members for their selfless social service and wished all the best for their future endeavours.

Abdul Rasheed, President of AKO presided over the function and Anivasai Kannadigara Okkuta Vice President Mr. Mohammad Nasir appreciated the effort for organizing this camp and gathering youths to be a part of this noble cause as life is precious on this earth. "Each drop of blood counts much, so kindly take it as personal compassion to help unknown who requires blood with no relatives to help him/her.

In Abu Dhabi 41 and in Sharjah 49 donors participated in this event and donated their blood. It was nice to see cheerful smiling donors doing a great community work.
Blood bank staff and AKO Organizing team enthusiastically arranged the campaign which was witnessed by many members and leaders of various community organization of Karnataka.

Anivasai Kannadigara Okkuta President briefed the participates about the ongoing social work of AKO in this current COVID-19 pandemic grim situation AKO is working on following fields: AKO Members have stepped up to support needy community during the Covid-19 pandemic have gone out of their way to comfort those struggling to deal with the challenging situation.

While thousands of people continue to #StayHome, many are in quarantine, there are those on visit visa and stuck here, others have lost jobs or face salary cuts. AKO in coordination with UAE Embassy and other social organization have been able to ensure basic necessities are fulfilled with food provisions and medical assistance to needy.

Providing counselling to bachelors and families those are on quarantine and isolation.

The organizers thanked everybody especially, UAE Health Authority, Abu Dhabi Blood Bank Khaldiya and Blood Transfusion and Research Centre, Sharjah, Management and staff as well as donors for their time and support for the good cause.

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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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