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Mr Dubai Indian bodybuilding championship attracts hundreds of musclemen

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October 18, 2015

Dubai: More than 600 musclemen from India and GCC are expected to vie for the first ever Mr Dubai Indian Bodybuilding Championship in December.

Al ZSeal Fitness Centre is conducting the championship for Indian nationals under the aegis of Emirates Body Building Federation (EBBF) and Indian fitness and bodybuilding federation, the organisers said. The competition to be held in Al Nasr Leisureland, Dubai on December 18 and 19.

Claiming to be the biggest body building competition in the UAE for Indian community members, many Indian body building coaches and champions are expected in the contest which aims to promote the sport among Indians in the UAE and back home, said Imran Khan of Dubai Indian Committee.

Abdulkarim Mohammed Saeed, Second Vice President, Technical Committee of Emirates Body Building Federation, Iqbal Abdul Hameed, Brand Ambassador of Mr Dubai Indian Chamiionship, were also present during the announcement.

“Body building is still a popular sports in the UAE and in India. We believe that there are more than 600 coaches in various fitness centres and gymnasiums in the UAE and this championship is mainly targeted at the Indian body builders,” said Imran Khan from Al Zal Fitness.

He pointed out that Bollywood superstars like Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, John Abraham, Ajay Devgan, Shahid Kapoor, are also engaged in body building.

"It is not only the Indian coaches in the local gyms and fitness centres, but Indian students working out in various gyms can also participate in the championship," he said announcing prize money for the championship.

“It is the first time that such a body building championship is conducted in the UAE and the winner will get Indian Rs 1 million prize money plus the championship trophy and certificate,” he said, adding that the competition is only for Indian expatriates. The first runner up prize will be Indian Rs500,000.

The competition will be held in six different categories –60 kgs -65 kgs, 65kgs-70 kgs, 70 kgs-80kgs, 80kgs-90 kgs and 90lgs-100 kgs and 100 kgs plus category.

Winners of each category will be eligible for the final round. Every category will have first runner up and second runner up prizes.

A website dedicated for body builders and the event will be launched. A book containing all details of every gyms of UAE with GPS location, contact address and photos and clients feedback will be available.

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August 8,2020

Dubai, Aug 7: One may call it good luck, but for two Indian expats it was God who prevented them at the last minute from boarding the Air India Express plane that crashed in Kerala, killing at least 18 people on board.

According to India's Civil Aviation Ministry, the Boeing 737 aircraft on a flight from Dubai to Kozhikode overshot the runway at Kozhikode airport on Friday evening. There were 184 passengers including 10 infants, 2 pilots and four cabin crew onboard the aircraft.

Noufal Moin Vetten, an Ajman resident working as an office boy in a Sharjah school, was booked to travel on the flight and had checked in as per schedule.

Recounting his miraculous escape, Vetten, a resident of Malappuram, Thirunavaya, whose visa was cancelled a week ago, told Gulf News: “I was handed my boarding pass, but when I reached immigration, they told me I had to pay a fine of Dh 1,000 (Rs 20,430) for overstay. I had only Dh 500 (Rs10,215) with me.

"I called my school PRO and he told me to come back. He said they would follow protocols and pay the fines before sending me,“ he said.

Vetten was disappointed and called his family to let them know.

“When I heard about the crash, I was saddened for all the passengers. But I'm so relieved I missed it. God has been really merciful,” said Vetten.

Afsal Parrakodan, a resident of Abu Dhabi, had a similar stroke of luck.

“My work visa was cancelled about a week ago. After getting my boarding pass, I was told I had to pay a fine of Dh1,000 at the immigration counter, but I had only Dh500 on me.”

“I was very keen to board the flight and be with my family. So I called a friend who brought me the additional Dh500, but by then, my baggage had been offloaded and the flight's doors were closed,” said Parrakodan.

“I was feeling very sad and called my mother to tell her I had missed the flight. But a few hours later, when I learnt of the crash, I couldn’t help but feel relieved and thankful to God for saving my life,“ said an overwhelmed Parrakodan who plans to fly back next week. 

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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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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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