Dammam: Hundreds participate in JMWA’s Gammat

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October 1, 2012

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Dammam, October 1: “Our noble mission is to bring about an educational revolution among the entire Muslim Community of Jokatte. Our Jokatte has already produced more than half a hundred engineers. There is growing number of Medical graduates emerging in. Even our sisters and daughters also have geared up and advancing towards academic accomplishments. It gives me profound pleasure to see this development amongst the inhabitants of our beloved Jokatte”. Zakaria Muzain was emotionally addressing the audience, welcoming the Gammatt get-together organised Jokatte Muslim Welfare Association (JMWA), Dammam.

September 20, 2012 was a day of celebration with thousands of expatriates flourishing vigorously at Isthira Al-Hala, 91, Dammam on the occasion of “Gammatt”, an event organised by JMWA as their first family gathering in a sensational style. Competitions such as Qirath, Quiz, memory test were the highlights of the event where Audio Visual Show also has attracted the audience. The splendid cultural show too had invited audience to focus their attention, during the event.

“The present day mainly pursues qualitative scenario and on that fact the Muslim community needs to be more educated in order to improve its present status and gesture", said Mr. B.S. Hussian Jokatte, an Ex. Government Gazetted Officer who headed all the way from India for a visit to Saudi Arabia and participated in ‘Gammatt’ family get-together.

From his part Mr. B.S. Hussain also divulged the history and memories of past Jokatte. He was also among the Two, who were exclusively, facilitated by JAMWA for their tremendous service to the community. The latter was Mr. Zakaria Muzain.

Mr. Mohammed Ismail Ahmed (Basheer) has addressed the gathering with the inaugural speech. He emphasized the need of developing the attitude of selflessness, inviting the people to adhere to the teaching of Quran and Sunnath keeping the life of Sahaba as a followable pattern.

The Main Guests present were, Mr. Mohammed Mansur, President, Jamiyathul Falah Dammam, Mr. Hathim Kulur, President, DKSC, Eastern Province, Mr. Abdussamad, Representative IFF Dammam, all of whom have applauded the efforts of the organization. Mr. Ahmed, Hit Pest control, Sheik Expertise, Ismail NGC & Mr. Mohammed Haneef AKF President, JMWA, Riyadh were also on the dais. Mr. Mohammed Sharafullah, President, JMWA Dammam, has briefed the objectives of the organization in his words as “to promote a noble cause titled “BE A PART OF RURAL EDUCATION” mainly targeting to provide educational assistance to the needy talents of the community who are held back due to the extreme pangs of poverty”. Mr. Abdul Hakeem TPH has recited the Quran in the beginning and Mr. Sharaf himself said the vote of thanks. A memento of appreciation has been given to Mr. Sharief Karkala for his outstanding efforts in the field of community service.

Al-Hala Compound Hall was jam packed by 10 pm and over 1500 people have gathered and enjoyed the event. Sports & games for youngsters and indoor games were held for children. Volleyball for Youngsters as people were seen enthusiastically participating with the spirit of fun. Ladies had indoor activities in a separate enclosure. Delicious dinner was served along with snacks and tea in the night.

Qira’ath competition, Spot quiz-included of Islamic & other general knowledge for men were also held.

The Audio visual show at which the spectators were thrilled to see the history and the educational advancement of Jokatte.

Cultural programmes were held in which Islamic melodious songs and “duff” the traditional Islamic event by children steeled the concentration of audience. Finally there was a Raffle Draw for a lucky winner and the Fabulous Prize was a Laptop Note Book. Mr. Arif A.M and Sherief Arikere compered the programme in gents section and Sakeena N.M compered in ladies section.

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May 20,2020

Jeddah: Indian Pilgrims Welfare Forum (IPWF) under the patronage of consulate General of India Jeddah related to welfare activities connected to Indian hajj pilgrims in particular and welfare functions of Indian community at large, organized Quran recitation competition for Indian students of age 10 to 14 residing in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Grand Finale was conducted Live online via Zoom virtual conference on Friday 15th May 2020 at 14:45 Hrs.

The Consul General Of India, Jeddah and Vice Patron IPWF, H.E.Mr. Md. Noor Rahman Shiekh graced the Grand Finale as honorable Chief Guest. The HOC, Consul Hajj and Director IPWF - Mr. Y Sabir attended as Guest of Honor, while the ever-exuberant President of the forum Mr. Ayyub Hakeem lead the event. A large number of Indian dignitaries and media personnel also joined this live event.

Judges panel included three experienced youths. First judge was the Prominent Hafiz and one of the best Qaris of his calibre, Hafiz Ismail Yahya Bilal, well educated in Qirat from Umm Al Qura University Makkah and currently persuing Masters. He also holds many honors and accolades from various international competitions and appreciations from Imaams of Haramain. The other judge, Hafiz Abdullah A.Mateen Usmani, first position winner, a record for being youngest Indian to win Jeddah Quran competition 2018 under patronage of Jeddah Governor.  Hafiz Farhan Abdur Rab, was the third judge, an Engineer by profession, as well as current Treasurer at IPWF.

Winners; Humeirah Masood Kazi and Furqan Mohammed Vasi Ahmed won Gold position. Maryam Jaffar and Adil Abdul Rasheed ranked Silver while Khatija Ehtesham Ali and Nadeem Noorisha ranked Bronze. Consolation prizes were given to Aamina Mustafa and Mohammed Ahsan Ali. The event was organized to encourage and boost the ambitions of young generation and inspring them to bring out their best in Quran Recitation

While speaking at the event Chief Guest H.E.Mr. Md.Noor Rahman Sheikh appreciated the social works of IPWF for Indian Community, praised the brilliant performance of students, He said it gives us great pleasure seeing that all participants, Judges and Jury members are Indians, he said the recitation of the children was fantabulous, and congratulated to the winners and participants. Chief Guest further said President Ayyub Hakeem and his IPWF Team deserves to be appreciated for their relentless efforts for this Noble cause, even in this period when the world is observing lockdown.

HOC, Consul Hajj Mr. Y Sabir appreciated IPWF team for organizing this virtual competition, he said it’s really amazing that 111 students registered to participate for the contest, he appreciated the hard work of children and efforts of parents for preparing their children.

Mr. Hakeem welcomed all and informed that this competition received overwhelming response from Indian community locally and internationally in short time since its launch was just couple of days earlier. Which compliments events Objective to encourage children “mainly Indians residing in Saudi Arabia” especially during the month of Quran “Ramadan” and lockdown period #COVID-19. 

40 contestants made it to the Semifinals, and 15 Students reached the Grand Finale, 2 young children were given consolation for their enthusiastic recitation. 

The President also appreciated his IPWF Team for unwavering support in preparation of this event.  He thanked the Chief Guest, HE Mr. Md. Noor Rahman Sheikh and Guest of Honor Mr. Y Sabir for gracing this glorious competition. He Thanked the audience and announced that all contestants will be awarded appreciation “digital certificate’

Syed Nasir Khursheed anchored the program, and entertained with beautiful Urdu couplets. Farhan Abdur Rab and Abdul Rahman Poyakkara conducted the contest flawlessly on time. Farhan, concluded the event with Vote of Thanks and soleful dua.

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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.

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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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