Dubai: Karnataka Cultural Foundation’s Sneha Milana to mark I-Day

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August 13, 2017

Dubai: Karnataka Cultural Foundation (KCF), one of the India based cultural association for non-resident Kannadigas which was founded in 2013 having offices in GCC, Malaysia, London are having more than 13,000 members all over the world and are all set to celebrate Indian Independence day differently in Dubai on Friday the 18th August, 2017 at 6.30 pm in Pearl City Suite Hotel Banquet Hall, Opp. City Centre, Deira, Dubai. 

This was announced here today at a meeting held at Mirdiff, Deira, Dubai at 8 pm with members of Press and Committee Members of KCF headed by Abdul Razak (Dewa) at his residence.  The main objective of KCF is to make a difference in the lives of the people in the Karnataka through educational, humanitarian and healthcare projects.

With the well said slogan ‘Desha Ulisi Dwesha Alisi’ KCF is all set for the ‘Sneha Milana’ programme in commemorate of India’s 71st Independence Day inviting all Indians from various caste, creed and religion under one roof, symbolizing unity in diversity.  India an epitome of the world is celebrating its 71st Independence Day on 15th August, 2017 and is said to be one of the world’s only country flourishing ahead holding all multi-lingual, multi-cultural, multi-religious, multi-state people united all these years which is really commendable.

In memory of all those who fought for India’s Independence movement and striving towards casteless society, KCF have been conducting programmes and celebrating India’s Independence Day for 3 years from now.

KCF has also made history in gulf country by publishing Kannada monthly magazine with the title of “Gulf Ishara” which is being released outside the country with government approval.

The KCF has been conducting several social conferences for the last three years. This year also with the announcement of “Eradicate Hatred and Save the Nation”, in order to reminisce the war heroes who have fought for India's independence. KCF hosts a programme on the occasion of 71st Independence Day and invites, all Indians irrespective of any caste, creed or religion.

The Independence Programme reception committee chairman Abdul Razaq DEWA will preside over the function.   Sheikh Bava General Secretary KCF International Council will be inaugurating the ceremony and KM Abubakar Siddiq Montugoli State Haj Committee Member will deliver the speech on the topic. Ivan D’Souza Chief Whip of the State Legislative Council, Abdul Hameed Sa'adi Eshwaramangala KCF UAE President, Sri Praveen Shetty President Karnataka NRI Forum UAE, will be the special guests.

Mark Denis D'Souza Entrepreneur and Patron Karnataka Sangha Sharjah, K.R.Tantri Vice-President of Dubai Karnataka Sangha D, James Mendonca of Mangalore Konkans, Sugandraj Bekal President of Karnataka Sangha Sharjah, Balakrishna Salian from Mogaveeras Dubai, Mallikarjuna Gowda from Kannadigaru Dubai, Janab Usman Haji Kodagu, General Secretary KCF UAE, Janab Abdul Jaleel Nizami Chairman KCF UAE Knowledge Division, Arun Karyappa from Caveri Trading Dubai, Haji Ashraf Adyar the leader of Sunni organizations Dubai and other social leaders will take part in this event.

Felicitation ceremony will be held for Master Tasdeeq Abdul Razak for receiving the award by U.S.SPACE ACADEMY WINGS, Alabama, United States of America  in recognition of completing the requirements for U.S.SPACE ACADEMY involving in U.S.SPACE AND ROCKETRY PROGRAMME TRAINING CAMP.

The KCF has requested all Kannadigas in UAE to participate in the program that celebrates the freedom of the nation without the caste and creed of religion said in a press statement.

Abdul Razak DEWA – Chairman, Dubai “Sneha Milana” Reception Committee, Mehbuburahman Saqafi – Working Chairman, Dubai “Sneha Milana” Reception Committee, Abdusshakoor Manila – Vice-Chairman, Dubai “Sneha Milana” Reception Committee, Abdul Jaleel Nizami – Chairman, KCF UAE Knowledge Division, Abdul Raheem Kodi – General Convener, Dubai “Sneha Milana” Reception Committee, Abdullah Musliyar Kudthamuger KCF Dubai North Zone, Shahul Hameed Saqafi KCF Dubai South Zone and several others were present in the meeting.

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Media Release
June 4,2020

Dr Soofi Anwar, Director Academics of University of Stirling RAK, UAE Campus, has achieved the prestigious professional recognition of Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) UK. He has achieved this milestone through the Stirling Framework for Evidencing Learning and Teaching Enhancement (SFELTE), the Continuing Professional Development Framework (CPD) for learning and teaching at University of Stirling, Scotland, UK. 

He was recognized for this achievement on recently concluded virtual Learning & Teaching Conference-2020 organized by University of Stirling Campus in UK.  He has secured his Ph.D. in Management from University of Azteca, Mexico.

Dr. Soofi Anwar has over 20 years of experience in teaching and academic leadership at higher education level and has worked in leading universities in UAE, Bahrain and India. He was conferred the prestigious Middle East Education Leadership Award, as the Best Professor in Management-2018 in recognition of his academic excellence, exemplary leadership in higher education. Prior to his current role, he has worked on leadership position in Birla Institute of Technology Offshore Campus RAK.

He has completed his MBA from Dept. of Business Administration, Mangalore University in 1999 and his B. Com degree from Canara College Mangaluru.

He has published numerous research papers in management and in the area of teaching and learning in higher education in reputed academic journals and international conferences proceedings. He is a member of editorial board of two leading management journals and engaged in reviewing faculty research publications in the area of management and marketing. 

He is a son of Haji Abdul Khadar Kodijal and Mrs. Mariyamma from Konaje, Mangaluru.

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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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Media Release
February 27,2020

Riyadh: Cricket Lovers are all geared up for the newly launched franchise based tournament - Kingdom Premier League (KPL) 2020 under the banner of Mangaluru Cricket Association (MCA) Riyadh.

SAQCO –SAAD AL QAHTANI CONTRACTING is the Mega Sponsor for the event and PARAMOUNT is the CO Sponsor.

The 6-team tournament is being played at MCA Grounds on Exit 18 in Riyadh beginning from 14 Feb and shall end on 20 March.

The Opening ceremony took place on AL-Mas Restaurant in Riyadh. The trophy launching as well as Jersey launching took place at the same event. Guests from various companies including SAQCO were present.

All teams will play at least one league Match against every other team. Top 4 teams in the table will qualify to play for the Qualifier 1 and Eliminator. The Winner of Qualifier 1 will be heading towards the final and the 2nd finalist will be the winner Qualifier 2 (Played between loser of Qualifier 1 and Winner of Eliminator). The Finals will be played on 20th March.

Below 6 Team names with their franchise owners and respective icon players.

BANCAA WARRIORS – RANJITH (TEAM WARRIORS RIYADH) – RAJESH AND SHAFI

YAQOOB FIGHTERS – SHAHID & YAQOOB (YAQOOB CC) – SAMEER KARNAD AND MOHSIN

GROUND STAR PHOENIX – RIZWAN & SIDDIK – AYAZ & SALEEM SHIRUR

PARAMOUNT HEROES – NASIR GM – SARFARAZ AK & MUSTAFA HASAN

AL-AMAL AFRAH PANTHERS – SHAHIM & AHNAF – DAWOOD KODI & ANIS

NAJD CHALLENGERS – AFROZ NAKWA – SHADAB KARNAD & SULTHAN

Each Team gets to pick 2 icon players of their choice on a mutual understanding whereas the remaining 13 players for each squad to be picked randomly based on their rankings and ratings in bidding style from 3 categories – A, B & C. The Franchise Ownership amount stands at Sr 2,000 for Each Team. The Winner of the Tournament gets a Cash Reward of Sr 5,000. The Runner Up Gets a Cash Reward of 3,000. Many Attractive Individual prizes will be handed over at the end of the event such as below

Winners squad 16 players - Gifts

Highest Run Getter – Orange Cap – Special Gift

Highest Wicket Taker – Purple Cap – Special Gift

Player of the Series – Special Gift

Hat-trick Wicket taker – Special Gift

KPL Kamal Catch – Special Gift

Best Wicket Keeper – Special Gift

Best over in KPL – Special Gift

Fastest 50 in KPL – Special Gift

Fair Play Award – Special Gift

Performer of the Week (Every Week) – Special Gift

Century – Special Gift

Maiden Over – Special Gift

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