Dammam: JMWA ‘Gammat’ to promote educational campaign

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September 6, 2012

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Dammam, September 6: Jokatte Muslim Welfare Association (JMWA) - Dammam has will be organizing a family get-together ‘Gammat’ on September 20 at Isthira Hala, 91Area, Dammam.


The event’s main objective is to promote ‘Be a part of rural education’ campaign according to a press release issued here.


The president of JMWA Dammam Committee Mr. Mohammed Sharafullah stated in the release that his Association was established in Riyadh in 2004, under the leadership of a few likeminded youths hailing from Jokatte, aiming to bring the gulf based expatriates of Jokatte and surrounding community under one umbrella and to extend helping hands to the less fortunate, destitute and downtrodden families of Jokatte and its proximity.


The presently planned ‘Gammat’ event is mainly aimed at provide educational assistance to the needy talents of the community who are held back due to the extreme pangs of poverty. The event will be a one-night programme having a variety of joyful sports and events, informative speeches, Quiz, Qirath competitions etc. for gents, ladies and children.


A total gathering of around 3,000 people from all over of Saudi Arabia is expected according to the release.


A subcommittee is formed for overseeing the smooth execution of the event under the guidance of Zakaria Jokatte of Al-Muzain Est. Jubail, who released the inaugural brochure and coupon in Jubail.


Mohammed Ismail Ahmed (Basheer) Jokatte, took part in releasing the brochure in Dammam. The coupons were received by Salahuddin, Expertise and Saud Hassan sequentially in Jubail and Dammam.


Presently JMWA has about 300 members hail from Riyadh, Dammam and Jeddah and other cities of Saudi Arabia actively participating in the social cause. The core activities of the Association are briefly figured below:


• Disbursement of Scholarship of Rs. 1,50,000 in a year from 8th to 12th std. students.


• Contribution of Rs. 50,000 for the marriage of poor &Yatheem girls, contributing presently a total amount of 5 lakhs Rupees in a year for 10 families.


• Distribution of monthly ration worth Rs. 1000 / family to a minimum of 20 families.


• Distribution of Ramadan Kit for approximately 200 families in a year.


• Arranging medical camps for up to 400 families with free medical treatment per year.


JMWA has hitherto channeled all its programmes under Anjuman Quwwatul Islam (AQI)Jokatte keeping in view the lengthy contributions made by AQI, he added in press statement.


Zakaria Muzain appealed for the generous support from the magnanimous people and requested to maximize the attendance and to make the occasion memorable.


Dammam JMWA Secretary, Mr.Mohammed Sherief Jokatte, Vice President Moideen G and other members were present on this Press Release Programme.

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June 28,2020

Dubai: A blood donation drive was conducted by Karnataka Sports and Cultural Club (KSCC) at in Al Wasl Club Stadium here on Friday, 26th June 2020.

The drive started around 1:00 pm and continued till 4:00 pm as per schedule provided by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) Blood Donation Centre and 60 people donated blood to support the Blood Bank. The drive was well organised by maintaining social distance in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

As blood cannot be produced but only can be donated, this drive will help many patients in need of blood during emergencies. Donors were also feeling proud and happy at this moment thinking of saving someone’s life.

DHA Blood Donation Centre staff carried out the screening and testing done in very well manner keeping social distancing during this pandemic. Volunteers of KSCC were also helping the staff to keep people in safe distance and to make this drive a success.

KSCC Manager Mr. Mohammad Shafi and other office bearers were present at the event venue. KSCC thanked the volunteers, Community Development of Authority (CDA), Dubai Health Authority (DHA), Blood Donation Centre, Government of Dubai and Al Wasl Club Stadium for making the event successful.

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May 22,2020

Mangaluru, May 22: An elderly cardiac patient from Dakshina Kannada, who was stranded in Saudi Arabia due to covid-19 lock-down, has finally reached his homeland thanks to the timely intervention by Humanity Forum Jubail and Indian Social Forum.

The elderly man hailing from Kadaba area of Dakshina Kannada was admitted to a hospital in Madinah. However, his condition continued to worsen due to lack of proper treatment. The efforts by his family members to bring him back home had not yielded results.

Meanwhile, one of the relatives of the patient, Ansari Suratkal, who happens to be a DKSC activist, brought the issue to the notice of the Karnataka unit of the Indian Social Forum in Dammam. ISF contacted Humanity Forum president Zakariya Jokatte, who helped the patient to speak directly union minister D V Sadananda Gowda in a video conference organised by coastaldigest.com.

Humanity Forum also persuaded the Indian Embassy to allow the stranded cardiac patient to fly back to India through Dammam-Bengaluru repatriation flight on May 20. 

However, it was not easy for the patient to travel from Madinah to Dammam International Airport due to lock-down and curfew. ISF not only obtained travel permission for him but also arranged vehicle. Jeddah and Riyadh units of ISF helped in obtaining permission letter in their respective places in spite of travel ban imposed by the police. Madinah unit of ISF arranged vehicle for transportation. Zakariya Jokatte bore the air ticket and other expenses of the patient.

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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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