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Abu Dhabi: EIFF, SKMC hold World Health Day

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April 14, 2013

Abu Dhabi, Apr 14: Emirates India Fraternity Forum (EIFF) and  Sheikh Khalifah Medical City, Abu Dhabi jointly organised a blood donation camp on April 7 in commemoration of World Health Day on the premises of Abu Dhabi Blood Bank, Khaldiya, Abu Dhabi  to support the noble cause with the theme ‘Blood Pressure Silent Killer’.

The Programme started with qirath by Abdul Rasheed, followed by inaugural address by Siddiq Uchila.

Dr. Wael Al Mahmeed, chief cardiologist of SKMC, Dr. Naima Oumeziane MD, Specialist, Hematology, Head of Abu Dhabi Blood Bank, Dr. AP Ahmed MBBS, MRCP UK and Dr.Shujaat Rahman, BDS, BSc. DTMPH (Germany) , Oxford Medical Center Abu Dhabi along with Mohammad Ali, President of BWF were guest of honours.

Dr. Wael Al Mahmeed, Chief Cardiologist of SKMC, delivered a lecture on "Preventing the Heart disease” followed by a question and answer session. He said that cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the UAE and the common causes of heart failure include heart attack, hypertension, and other heart diseases.

Dr. Naima Oumeziane MD, Specialist, Hematology, Head of Abu Dhabi Blood Bank, emphasized the importance of blood donation and its merits since the people know that blood is a base of every human life and there is no life without blood, this makes its value priceless.

Dr. AP Ahmed MBBS, MRCP UK, MD Oxford Medical Center Abu Dhabi gave a presentation on ‘Blood Pressure Silent Killer’. High blood pressure is called the "silent killer" because it often has no warning signs or symptoms, and many people don't realize they have it. That's why it's important to get your blood pressure checked regularly. High blood pressure increases your risk for heart disease. People irrespective of their age have to take steps to keep their blood pressure levels normal and to have regular check-up.

A brief presentation was displayed regarding the activities of Emirates India Fraternity Forum (EIFF) followed with its future plans which was very much appreciated by the guests and audience.

Though more than 80 people were registered for Blood Donation due to lacks of time only 50 persons were able to donate the blood which made the program a grand success.

Mr. Muhammad Ali, program coordinator, conveyed the vote of thanks to the Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan UAE President and Ruler of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Union Defence Force for their support and all the donors, Chief Guests for their valuable health tips also to Abu Dhabi Blood Bank staff for the assistance they provided and the volunteers who actively participated to make this event a successful one.

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April 19,2020

Indian Overseas Congress (IOC) Chaiman Dr Sam Pitroda held video conference with senior IOC office bearers across Middle Eastern countries on 14th April 2020 to review the impact of COVID-19 pandemic among Indians residing in the region. Almost all speakers appreciated the efforts initiated and  implemented by  respective governments to contain spread of the deadly virus as well as measures taken towards welfare of the people affected by the lockdown. 

IOC Presidents, Mohammed Mansour - Bahrain, Abdullah Manjeri - Saudi Arabia, Dr J Ratan kunar - Oman and Girish kumar - Qatar, highlighted the quality treatment of patients and finacial aid provided by governments and other authorities. Bahrain IOC president Mansour , also  apprised about the 'Food for Needy' drive in Association with KHK Heroes foundation, initiated by HH Sheikh Khalid Bin Hamad Al Khalifa and quality treatments as well as financial aid to local and expat residents.

Anura Mathai, IOC  Global Event Coordinator, spoke about certain problems of Indians in the UAE. IOC Middle East Convener, Mansoor Palloor, emphasised and requested IOC Chairman to urge Indian government to arrange immediate repatriation of indians stranded in Gulf countries. AICC Secretary, Himanshu Vyas, IOC Secretary Dr Arathi Krishna, Dr Arshi Malik (Abha), Mohiuddin Sirajudeen (Jeddah), Advocate Joseph Palathara (Dammam) Prasad Kodru, Jayati Maitra Ziyad Ahmed (Qatar) and Khursheed Alam (Gen Secretary- Bahrain) also apprised the participants about various issues relevant to the pandemic and suggested further initiatives to be undertaken. 

Dr Sam Pitroda briefed about sustained and consolidated efforts by all IOC members  during this unprecedented situation facing the world and assured that he would convey IOC  concerns to the government and try his best to ensure all possible help is made available to all needy Indians.

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January 30,2020

Indian Social Forum, Eastern Province Central Committee, Saudi Arabia organized Republic Day program at AlRyan Policlinic Restaurant Auditorium, Dammam on 25th January 2020.

Abdul Waris, Former Chairman of Indian International School Dammam Inaugurated the program.

Wasim Rabbani, president of Indian Social Forum, Eastern Province Central Committee Presided over the program.

Mansoor Shah KFUPM, Indian Social Forum Delhi Zone President, Dr. Fayaz Ahmed from King Fahad University Hospital, Amir Moulavi, Executive Member,  India Fraternity Forum (IFF) Dammam, Nasir Koduvalli, Indian Social Forum, Kerala State President, Dammam, Sharief, Social Forum Karnataka State President, DammamJahangir Moulavi, Tamilnadu State president delivered speech at the program. Mohammed Firoz, Indian Social Forum  President, Jubail read the preamble of constitution. 

 Nameer Kerala , Secretary, Social Forum Central Committee welcomed guests while Ashraf Karnataka, General Secretary, Central Committee delivered vote of thanks and Tahir Hyderabad, Secretary, Indian Social Forum, Central Committee coordinated the program.

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Agencies
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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