Praveen Shetty of Fortune Group conferred HMC United International Peace Award

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February 3, 2018

Dubai, Feb 3: The Hindu Muslim Christian United (HMC United), Dubai on Thursday, February 1, honoured Praveen Shetty, chairman of Fortune Group of Hotels with the International Peace Award 2018 for his outstanding contribution to social work in the UAE and India.

Shakeel Hassan H, founder-president of HMC United and Suhail Al Zarooni presented Praveen Shetty the award trophy and certificate in a glittering ceremony at Sheikh Rashid Auditorium, The Indian High School, Dubai.

HMC united was formed with an intent to spread the message of peace and honour those who have surpassed the barriers of caste, creed and religion. HMC United is a platform all set to recognize such efforts.

Suhail Al Zarooni is best known for holding Guinness World Record twice for the years 2002 and 2003 for his collection of over 7,000 model cars. He believes that human is a social being.

Also present was the social media influencer and actor Varun Pruthi who has more than 6.6 million likes on his Facebook page and 1.6 million subscribers on YouTube. He gave a very inspiring message on humanity and world peace.

Praveen Shetty expressed his gratitude and said, "I am very pleased, honoured and humbled to accept the International Peace Award 2018."

He shared a very motivational message saying, "Mazhab nahin sikhata apas me bair rakhna - No religion teaches us to fight among each other. In other words, the discrimination of people is created among them by themselves, not by religion. Humankind would improve if we concentrate less on being human and more on being kind. Humanity means helping others at times when they need that help the most, humanity means forgetting your selfish interests at times when others need your help. We need to learn how to live with each other."

He requested one and all to live together in peace and in harmony.

Addressing the gathering, HMC United founder-president Shakeel Hassan said, "There are forces that are trying hard to disrupt the peace situation and also wanting to put an end to mankind. It is an undeniable fact that there are wars fought everyday and the world sees bloodshed all over. However, we as a collective force are looking at creating a better place for all of us and have decided to institute a Peace Award. Small little steps to unite the members of the world on one single platform and this gives us immense joy and happiness as we spread the message of peace globally."

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Dr Sam Pitroda hods video conference with Indian Overseas Congress leaders in Middle East over Covid-19

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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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