Eastern Blue lifts JF-Expertise Premier League 2019 Trophy

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December 18, 2019

Al Jubail: JF-Expertise Premier League 2019 (EPL 2019) concluded with the high voltage final match played between Easter Blue and Al Falah. It was a very entertaining encounter between 2 rival teams and the jam packed audience witnessed a top class cricket final at Al Falah flood light Cricket stadium on Friday, 22nd November 2019.

Eastern Blue, after winning the toss put Al Falah into bat first and at one stage Al Falah suffered initial jolt by losing couple of early wickets, then the other side opening batsman Nisar (Captain) Al Falah showed his captaincy role by hitting sixes/fours took them respectable total of 95runs in their allotted 8 overs. In response, Eastern Blue opener batsman Rajesh attacked the rival team bowlers with good run rate by the contribution of 56 runs along with partnership with Salim by 17 runs. Eastern Blue successfully chased the target of 96 runs in 7 overs. Rajesh from Eastern blue awarded man of the match for his magnificent knock of 57 runs in just 29 balls with 6 sixes.

Prior to the finals, there were enthusiastic 2 semi-final matches played as below:

First semifinal was played between the Al-Falah and Jubail Gladiators resulted in Al-Falah winning the match by chasing the target of 96 runs in just 5.5 overs. Sudheer from Al Falah for contributing 53 runs in just 18 balls along with partnership with sampath for contributing 35 runs in 16 balls.

The second semifinal was played between Eastern Blue and Amaco. Eastern blue grabbed the match by Rajesh for his 35 runs contribution to reach the target of 55 runs in just 4.3 overs to enter grand finale.

Total 10 teams were participated in 2 weeks cricket mega league tournament presented by Jam'iyyatul Falah Jubail unit with main sponsor Expertise contracting company and co-sponsors – SR Engineering AKA Power, Amplitude ,Shifa Medical Center, Fastec Contg, Arabian Clouds , United cont. Gulf Asia Medical center, SAB and good support from Mangalore Super bazaar , Jubail.

The Post match tournament closing ceremony presentation was started with recitation of verses from holy Quran by Master Mohd Razeen Rafiq, the Ex-president of JF-Al-Jubail unit, Mr. Nasir Sheikh welcomed all the spectators, guests. Closing ceremony moderator Salim Udupi invited Chief Guest Mr. Taj Uddin (General Manager of M/s Expertise Contracting Company) to the dais and the organizing committee honored him by presenting with a flower bouquet.

Further he invited following available co-sponsors and guests to the dais honoring them with presenting flowers by the kids Mr. Nazeer Hussein (Director, Al Falah Group,) Mr. Munavar (CEO, SR Engineering), Mr. Nasir Sheikh (Ex-President, JF Jubail unit) Mr. Mohammed Farooque (Ex-President and NRCC Ex-Ameer), Mr. Raffi Shaikh (Vice President), Altaf(Treasurer), Ibrahim Khalil JF executive member, Siddiq Baikampady –JF executive member, Mr. Junaid (CEO- Amplitude), Mr. Mohammad Akhter Alam (GM- Shifa Al Jubail Medical Centre), Mr. Haroon-CEO Arabian Clouds), Mr. Mohammed Ashraf- CEO Fastec contg, Mr. Hakeem- Expertise Representative, Asif Deal- HF vice chairman, Mr. Sameer-CEO lucky star and HF Jubail vice president,Mr. Rasheed NCMS- Vice president BAMA bajpe and Mr. Nazeer Tumbe- President of Indian social forum ,Jubail block sharing the dais.

The main sponsor of the event Mr. K. S. Sheikh (Director - Operations, M/s Expertise Contracting Company) in his absence was recognized and felicitated with plaque of appreciation to Mr. Tajuddin – general manager Expertise Cont. by Mr. Mohammed Farooq (Ex-President NRCC Ex-Ameer) Br. Nasir sheikh (Ex-President) and Br. Mohd Rafi sheikh Ahmed (Vice -President) for continued support to JF activities and also momento given to Mr. Mohammad Akhter Alam (GM- Shifa Al Jubail Medical Centre) for his support every year towards JF

The General Secretary Salim Udupi, addressed the gathered crowd and delivered a brief presentation towards Jam’iyyatul Falah achievement in 31 years and appeal to the vibrant youth of Mangalore and Udupi to enroll as JF member to work under the main motto "Education is the key to success" and support the education for the less privileged people in our community. He thanked the generous support of all sponsors. Along with video presentations of its main sponsor M/s Expertise Contracting Company.

Moderator executed the raffle draws and prizes distribution session. More than 10 attractive gifts sponsored by Rafiq perfume Jubail won by few lucky persons in gathering.

Eastern Blue lifted the Winner’s trophy and Al Falah as Runner-up of the tournament. Additionally, following players were recognized for their performance throughout the tournament:

• Man of the series, Rajesh from Eastern blue awarded trophy with gift hamper

• Best Bowler, Mithun Devadiga from Al Falah awarded by trophy along with gift hampers

• Best Batsman, Nisar from Al Falah awarded by trophy along with gift hamper

• Best wicket keeper , Azad from Al Falah awarded by trophy along with gift hamper

• Best attractive player , Samad Sag awarded by trophy along with gift hampers

Finally JF jubail Committee President and executive members thanked all 10 Teams’ participants, sponsors and jam packed public for their wonderful support and success of yearly conducted Tournament.

Special thanks to Mr. Saifullla Thodar (overall matches conducted), Nazeer kalloor for score panel , Safwan Bajpe for commentary panel , Ibba bajpe for background support , Sameer Ahmed Bawa for designing /digital scorer and Sharif Al Falah for his tremendous ground support .

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IMA Kuwait hosts online Eid get-together amid covid lockdown

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June 1,2020

Kuwait: Eid is usually a time of family get-togethers and feasts after weeks of dawn-to-dusk fasting. But this year people celebrated at home, with virus fears dampening the holiday spirit and strict restrictions in place.

Kuwait went under full curfew before the start of Ramadan leaving people to practice fasting and Ramadan rituals at home, Even Eid al-Fitr came under full lock-down period.

As situation demanded, IMA Kuwait celebrated the Eid Get-together online via video conferencing tool, All IMA members participated joyfully in Eid Milan online gathering which was scheduled immediately after Eid prayer. Members participated and congratulated each other on the eve of Eid.

The IMA president Shamvel Parviz addressed the gathering and thanked them for joining online for this unique Eid celebration which will be remembered in history. He also advised members to be aware of conditions of neighbors, friends and family and assist them if they need help in this difficult time.

Eid al-Fitr follows weeks of fasting and marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Thousands of Muslims all over Kuwait followed strict guideline and performed Eid prayer at home along with their family.

As a part of social service activities IMA also distributed ration kits before start of Ramadan and during Ramadan for needy people all over Kuwait.

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Karnataka NRI Forum Jeddah repatriates 177 stranded Kannadigas from Saudi Arabia

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July 30,2020

Jeddah: The first chartered flight for repatriation passengers from Jeddah to Bengaluru organized by Karnataka NRI Forum Jeddah – Saudi Arabia was successfully landed at Bengaluru airport by 01.00 am on 19th July 2020.

Spice Jet (SG9884) departed from King Abdul Aziz International Airport Jeddah by 05.00 pm local time with 177 stranded passengers which includes 12 Pregnant Woman, 3 infants, 44 Short term visa holders, 3 medical emergency patients and 115 migrate workers and labours from various districts of Karnataka state.

Karnataka NRI Forum Jeddah, a registered charitable organization under Government of Karnataka & Indian Consulate Jeddah - Saudi Arabia, helping the Kannadigas overseas & in Karnataka State as well, has initiated major role for helping stranded Kannadigas to travel back to home. During Pandemic hundreds of stranded Kannadigas were approached to the forum and requested to arrange special chartered flight to Bengaluru from Jeddah.

Initiating from collecting the data of passengers, the forum’s special panel including its President Mr. Mohammed Mansoor, Secretary Mr. Peter Mascarenes, Vice Presidents Mr. Nasir Khurshid, Dr.Ashfaque Maniyar, Chief Coordinator Mr. Shaikh Saoud, Cultural Secretaries Mr. Arifulla Shariff and Mr. Rajesh Suvarna, Treasurer Mr. Habib Rahman and Press Secretary Mr. Baig, the forum’s members have worked very hard to conclude this task very successful.

The forum provided food packets as refreshment, complementary PPE kitsto each passenger as precaution against the spread of any infections while travelling and also guided all passengers by supporting them in Awdha portal (Saudi Passport Department) and Seva Sindhu portal registration of Government of Karnataka.

The official travel partner ITL Travel Management Company has rendered remarkable service to the passengers not only in ticketing but also supported with top priority in confirming the aircraft from SPICE JET and availed good service from ground staff at Jeddah Airport.

All passengers have reached safely to their homes after completing the 7 days institutional quarantine at Bengaluru. 100% passengers had NEGETIVE report on Covid-19 test made on arrival as well as after institutional quarantine.

In the press release published from the President, Mr. Mohammed Mansoor has expressed his prodigious gratitude to the Ambassador of India to Saudi Arabia H. E. Dr. Ausaf Sayeed, Deputy Consul General of India - Jeddah Mr. Y Saber and Chief Minister of Karnataka State Shri B. S. Yediyurappafor providing necessary approvals and NOC for the chartered flight operation. He also conveyed his boundless appreciationto Shri B. Y. Raghavendra, Member of Parliament Shimoga District (Karnataka) for his swift support extended to the forum and as well to Dr. Aarathi Krishna, Ex-Deputy Chairperson – NRI Forum of Karnataka – Government of Karnataka for her significant guidance and support on completing this mission.

The forum has thanked all the officers in King Abdul Aziz International Airport Jeddah and Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru for the facilities provided to the passengers. The Forum has thanked all passengers travelled for their calmness and also thanked to all other members of the forum, Staff of ITL Travels and SPICE JET for their tremendous support extended throughout the mission accomplishment.

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MAK holds MAK Champions Trophy 2020 –Season 4

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March 2,2020

MOGAVEERS ASSOCIATION Affiliated KUWAIT, to Indian embassy Kuwait, the community welfare association of non-resident Mogaveeras, based in Kuwait Fo the fourth time MAK organised, National level Volleybal & Throw Ball Tournament under the title of “MAK Champion Trophy 2020 “on 25th February 2020. The tournament was held at American Internation Schoo Maidan Hawally,Kuwait.

The tournament coincided with the National day of Kuwait celebration The weather was pleasant, the participants & the MAK members were all geared up for the tournament.

The day long tournament commenced at 7.30 am with a parade of all the participating Teams the MAK Managemen Committee Volunteers & th guests. The grand opening was led by talented committee member Mr.Suresh Salian.On behalf of MAK Management Committee Mrs Poonam Mendon & Mr.Nishanth Salian, the host for the day welcomed the gathering. This was followed by Kuwait & Indian National Anthem.

The chief Guests of the day were Mr.Anant Kapadia who is the chairman o Indian Bussiness & professionl Counil Kuwait & Mr.P.K Venkat De Chief operating Office of Art of livingTheother guest for the day was Mr.Suresh Shyam Raowho is a Freelance Press reporter fo web new portals & print media. The guests were presented with a flore Bouquet Mr.Ramesh Kidiyoor Convenor & Founder President of MAK was honou for his excellent service & contribution towards MAK Mrs Monika Cornelio Co-ordinator of Kuwait Konkan (Throw Ball)& Mr Noel Cutniha Manage of Boubyan Stikers(Volle Ba were honoured for their excellent contribution towards sports in Kuwait & also for their outstanding support for MAK.

Mr.Chennara MK Senior member of MAK was honoured with a momemto bouquet for his excellent service & contribution towards MAK ,as he was leaving Kuwait for good.

Mr.Rajesh Mendon, President of MAK in his speech welcomed the gathering and stressed the importance of playing with true sportsman spirit and thanked all the teams for their support as this event is done for MAK welfare projects. The guests in their speech encouraged the players & conveyed their best wishes and good luck to the participating teams and organizers.

The president of MAK Mr.Rajesh Mendon ,Convenor Mr.Ramesh Kidiyoor along with the chief guest inaugurated the Volley Ball & Throw Ball tournament by cutting the ribbon .The Medals & trophies of the tournament were unveiled by sports Secretary Mr.Arun Mendon and PRO & Welfare officer Mr.Jaya Kotian.

Mrs Geetha Suvarna Committee member of MAK Along with Mrs Monika Cornelio inaugurated the Throw ball Court & Mr.Sachidananda Suvarna Vice president of MAK along with Guests ianugrated the Volley ball Court by servicing the ball.

The other guests for the day Mr.Wilson Dsouza-Expresident Tulukoota, Mr.Tharendra Shettigar Expresident Tulukoota, Mr.Vijay Wilson Gen Secretary Tulukoota, Mr.Roshan Quadras Sports Secretary Tulukoota ,Mr.Lional Mascarenhas Welfare Officer Tulukoota , Mr.Manoj Bangera-Advisor Billava Sangha, Mrs Sushma Manoj Vice President of Billava Sangha, Mr.Lawrence Pinto,Mr.Ganesh Hegde, Mr.Vakas Khan & Mr.Sudakar Shetty Convenor of Tulukoota. All of them were honoured with a bouquet.

The participating Volley Ball Teams were as below

Bayan Salmiya, Boubyan Strikers, Riggae Volley, Kunjal Friends,Salmiya Spikers, KSAC, MKV stikers

The participating Throw Ball Teams were as below

Canara Eleven, Dragon Sorpions Queens,Warriors, Kuwait Konkans A,Alfa, Kuwait Konkans B & Scorpions

The volleyball inaugural first round match started between Bayan Salmiya & Salmiya Spikers & the first round of throw ball inaugural match was between Canara Eleven & Warriors. The teams played with full enthusiasm and viewers enjoyed and experienced the spectacular show. As the day progressed matches kept rolling one after another.

The Event Sponsors were TVS Travels & Cargo Co. WLL
Gold Sponsor were Oriental Restaurant Kuwait,Silver Sponsor Badar Al Samah Medical center

Bestwishes from Vision Direct logistics, Mr.Wilson D'Souza & family & Mrs Monika Cornelia

Printing of Raffle was sponsored By Turmeric Restaurant

The referees for Volley Ball were Mr.Alexander Mathew & Mr.Sajan Samuel

The referees for Throw Ball were Mr.Ivan Dsouza & Mr.Arun Mendon.

The scorers for Throw Ball Team were Mrs.Geetha Suvarna, Mr.Rakshith Suvarna & Mr.Ganesh Hegde

The scorers for Volley ball team were Mr.Kishore Kotian, Mr.Nithin Suvarna & Mr.Santhosh Kunder

The announcements was done by Mr.Girish Mehta & Mr.Kishore Kotian

Sumptuous Breakfast, Lunch & snacks was provided by Bollywood Restaurant

Beautiful moments of the day was captured by the Mr.Rajesh Devadiga

Design of Brochure & Banner by Mr.Sachidanada Suvarna.

Wonderful Back ground Music By DJ Mr.Ronald D'Souza Mulky

Sound System was provided by Anand Sounds

Winners

The Volley Ball ended with a finale of Final matches between MKV Strikers & Team Boubyan Strikers After a tough Battle between the two strong teams, Team Boubyan Strikers bagged the Winners Trophy & Team MKV Strikers were declared the First Runner up.The second runners up trophy was won by Reggai Volley. MAK Player of the tournament for Volley Ball was secured by Mr.Rahul of Team Boubyan Strikers.

On the other hand, throw ball tournament ended with League matches. Team Dragon Scorpion Queens defeated the opponents and became the winners for the Fourth Consecutive year. 1st Runners up was won by Kuwait Konkans A and Team Alfa stood up as the 2nd Runners. MAK Player of the tournament for throw ball was secured by Ms. Hancil Pinto of Team Dragon Scorpion Queens.

Prize distribution ceremony

Mr.Firoz Manager of TVS Cargo & Travels Co,Mr.Sathischandra Shetty Owner of Oriental restaurant, Mr.Chandrahas Shetty- PRO & Expresident Tulukoota Graced the prize distribution ceremony As a token of respect they were presented with a floret Bouquet

President Mr.Rajesh Mendon, Convenor Mr. Ramesh Kidiyoor along with the guest awarded the trophies and medals to winners, whereas the MAK members gave away the trophies & medals to runners up team & the individual achievers.

A Raffle Draw was conducted by MAK & the winners are as below

1st Prize : Mr.Muruganathan
2nd Prize : Mrs.Lancy Fernandes
3rd Prize : Mr.Ganesh Kotian

The 10 consolation prize winners were Yadav Reggai, Athaulla, Imtiyaz, Irin Dsouza, Arif, Prakash Poojary, Pranavi Laksh, Ajith Kumar & Sudesh

In her vote of Thanks Mrs.Poonam Mendon thanked each and everyone who were responsible for the success of the tournament, Participants,sponsor's, organisers, MAK Vounteers, MAK management Committee & Executive Committee. Finally a special thanks was given to the Management & Staff of American International School Maidan Hawally for the awesome venue.