DKMO conducts ‘Grand Family Winter Meet - 2018’ at Riyadh

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December 5, 2018

Riyadh: The Dakshina Karnataka Muslim Okkoota (DKMO), Riyadh, conducted its annual ‘Grand Family Winter Meet -2018’ on Nov 22 at Al Awali Resort, Riyadh. It was well organized and huge gathering was the main factor of success.

DKMO is a unique organization set up in Saudi Arabia, Riyadh with an intention to support the family of deceased NRIs in case of sudden death of their breadwinners till now it has served 10 such cases with Rs 3 lakh each. 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 & amp; campaigns.

DKMO has undertaken a new project in Dakshina Karnataka to create an awareness within common people on Government Schemes which will be benefitted to all community in DK.

At present, DKMO is focusing on Health schemes and appointed a representative in Mangaluru to conduct awareness program in all over Dakshina Karnataka.

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 Nooh Bin Salman Noor. DKMO Secretary Br Basheer Talapady welcomed all the Guests to the dais. Master of ceremony Br. Basheer Aramboor, a vibrant spokesman had compered the event with brief introduction of the program to the audience. DKMO President Br Abdul Azeez Bajpe presided over the function. Distinguished guest Br Lukman Pazhur Executive Director of Alif Internation School Riyadh & DKMO Event directors Br GK Shekabba and Br Fazlurrahman were shared the stage with chief guest.

The chief guest of the event Dr Abdul Salam Ommer, a young dynamic motivational speaker and current sensational figure in Riyadh had explained the importance of one’s involvement in community Service, balanced socio family life and how it will benefit the life longevity in humans.

Br Abdul Azeez Bajpe briefed the audience about the activities and future plans of DKMO through P P presentation And he verbally thanked and honored the DKMO Executive members Br.Abbas Uchil, Br Iliyas Yermal and Br.Nayaz Ahammad who had gone on Final exit to India recently.

A well-deserved youth icon, Founder General Secretary and Current President of DKMO Br.Abdul Azeez Bajpe was felicitated surprisingly with “DKMO Excellence Award” for his life time achievement on his dedication, Commitment and hard work for the betterment of the community. Later during his addressing speech, Br.Abdul Azeez Bajpe dedicated his award to all the DKMO members for their hard work and commitments.

Meanwhile the crowd was kept under sweet pressure with an enthralling raffle draw and spot quizzes.

Quiz Master Br.Nasrullah interestingly puzzled the children and adults with Islamic and general questions and the Winners were encouraged with dazzling gift hampers. At the end of the stage program Br.Fazlurrahman conveyed the vote of thanks to all guests and audiences.

As a whole, all the guests had enjoyed the sumptuous dinner with sweets, Ice creams, Welcome drinks and Fruits. As a special additive, many different food stalls were challenging their taste. Br.Mohammed Ali Jokatte 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.Moideen Jokatte, Br.Sameer, Br.Nasir Jokatte and their team had energetically conducted the various outdoor games like tug of war, running race, and lemon race for children and Volleyball, Tug of war and Pot Breaking for adults.

DKMO Riyadh and Puttur Friends emerged to be the Winner and Runner of Tug of War & Kudla Friends and Puttur Friends emerged to be the Winner and runner of Volleyball Matches.

This great Mega “DKMO Family Winter Meet -2018” was sponsored by White Stone, Universal, Himalaya, Expertise, Fashion Line, Compass Logistics, Najd Scaffolding, Well Wisher Riyadh, Samcon Jubail, New Tech Advertising, NGC Jubail, Nestle Water, McDonalds, NCMS, Tree House and Other Companies & Individuals.

During the closing ceremony, DKMO Vice President Br Fazlurrahman 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.

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Media Release
April 16,2020

Dammam: President of Indian Social Forum, Eastern Province Mr.Wasim Rabbani urged immediate intervention of Indian government to help Non Residential Indians who are in trouble due to corona pandemic in Saudi Arabia.

He said in a press rease that expatriate Indians are in concern  as number of corona infected people and  deaths are increasing in danger level.

Hea said, "the Saudi health minister's statement a few days ago indicates that the situation in Saudi needs to be taken more seriously with precautionary methods. There are concerns among expatriates because the number of people infected with the coronavirus and the number of deaths reported in various provinces are increasing at an alarming rate."

"Saudi Government and Health Ministry are taking excellent precautionary measures, however, in the coming days expect to see the number of cases to increase in Saudi Arabia. The Indian government needs to take diplomatic and immediate intervention to ensure the treatment of Indian expatriates considering the number of effected people increasing", He said.

He also urged that the Embassy and the Government of India should ensure qaurantiane faculty for Indian expatriates and arrange special low cost flights to bring back expatriates who would like to return home country.

" Government of India and Indian embassy need to intervene immediately to ensure that the quarantine system is in place for Indian expatriates as the facilities in the rooms where the residents are staying together are very limited. There should also be a mechanism to organize low-cost flight services for expatriates who are ready to go home. The government system should also be able to accommodate the expatriates in special quarantine areas in hometown as soon they arrive in India", he urged.

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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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