Qatar: Hundreds donate blood at KMCA camp

February 16, 2015

Doha: Karnataka Muslim Cultural Association (KMCA) a registered body under Indian Cultural Center (ICC) hosted a blood donation camp recently at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) blood donors unit, here.

The response by the donors and the well-wishers turned to be huge numbers which started from 8 mornings and ended up at 12 p.m. Around 350 people irrespective of caste and religion joined the noble cause which was a unique show organized by KMCA.

Around 80 members were successful in donating the blood in today’s blood donation drive after the routine checkups.

Dr. Mukthar Ahmed hailing from Karnataka addressed the gathering and highlighted the importance and benefits of donating the blood. President of the forum Mr. Niyaz Ahmed welcomed the gathering. Mr. Saeed Assadi compered while Mr. Saquib Raza Khan proposed vote of thanks.

M. Iqbal Manna, head of Special Needs of KMCA was the event co-ordinator.

Mr. Arvind Patil, President of ICBF, Mr. Divakar Poojary, General Secretary, ICC, Past Presidents of Indian Cultural Center (ICC) Mr. KM Varghese & Mr. M.I Farid, Mr. Deepak Shetty, President, Karnataka Sangha Qatar, Mr. M. Ravi Shetty, President of Tulu Koota Qatar, Mr. Prakash Chandra Ajila,, President, Bunts Qatar, Mr. Abdul Majeed, President, South Canara Muslim Welfare Association, Mr. Abdulla Mono, President, Hidaya Center, Mr. Ashmath Ali, President, KTWA, Mrs. Milan Arun, former ICBF official, Mr. Syed Abdul Hye, Senior Resident of Qatar, Mr. Rehman T, former KMCA President, Mr. Habibul Nabi, Mr. Arun Kumar, Mr. Dinesh Chandra Shetty, Mr. Sheethara Shetty, Mr. Sathish Tonse and several prominent Indian community members and other dignitaries attended this noble cause.

The KMCA Managing Committee also extending its thanks and appreciation to Mr. Niyaz Ahmed from HBK Contracting company and the President of KMCA and Mr. Salim U, The Managing Director of Team Engineering Company for arranging their employees to join and donate blood for the noble cause.

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May 2,2020

Karnataka Sports and Cultural Club (KSCC) organized Blood Donation Camp at Latifa Hospital, Oud Mehta Dubai on April 23rd, 2020 in association with Dubai Health Authority (DHA) and with support from Community Development Authority (CDA) Government of Dubai.

Blood Donation Drive started in the morning at 7:30 am to 6:00 pm. Around 48 people participated in this drive and donated blood to support the Dubai Blood Bank.

A potential shortage of blood for transfusions has been occurred due to a significant reduction in voluntary blood donations during this time of the COVID-19 pandemic. The current pandemic, health services are now running with shortages of blood availability. To support the DHA Blood Bank KSCC taken initiative to ensure that blood donations continued and are safe for both the donor and the recipient.

After taking safety precaution and safe distance during the blood donation donors feeling happy and honored to participate and donate blood at this pandemic situation. Club Manager Mr. Mohammad Shafi was also present during this event.

KSCC appreciated all the blood donors and be grateful to Dubai Health Authority (DHA), Community Development Authority (CDA), and Government of Dubai for their association for this event. They also thanked the volunteers and supporters.

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May 12,2020

Manama: Kannada Sangha Bahrain President Mr. Pradeep Shetty and Vice President of Bahrain's prestigious KHK HEROES Foundation Mohammed Mansoor on Monday, May 11, met The Second Secretary (Consular & CW) of the Embassy of India, Bahrain Mr. P. K. Chowdhury in the Indian Embassy. 

The situation, problems and relief of Indians and Kannadigas residing in Bahrain during the COVID 19 Pandemic was discussed in detail. The distribution of food (dry ration) kits, as well as those seeking repatriation, was also discussed in the meeting.

When asked about the repatriation of distressed Kannadigas, the Second Secretary said that though the number of Kannadigas who wish to return home is not much compared to the rest of the states, still Embassy is compiling all the information and will do the needful soon. 

Mr. Shetty and Mr. Mansoor told the Second Secretary that those who are in problem can contact them and they are ready to do their best.

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July 6,2020

Doha: Selvam aged 46 son of Subramanian hailing from Panakulam Village, Alangudi, Pudukkottai District in Tamilnadu province who worked as a technician, died in Qatar on April 24.

Due to challenging situation prevailing in both India & Qatar for body repatriation services, especially in Covid-19 atmosphere, Family is unable to progress further for past 2 months. At his stage Family of the deceased met Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI), Pudukkottai office bearers and requested to intervene and help out, and also agreed to bury the body in Qatar itself.

Hence, SDPI delegates communicated with well-known Indian Expatriate welfare Organization - Qatar Indian Social Forum (QISF). QISF General Secretary Basheer Ahamed, Secretary Abdullatheef Madikeri and team collected the required documents from the family of the deceased and managed to clear all the necessary formalities from the police department, Health Department, Embassy of India and Hamad Medical Corporation within a short period of time and arranged for a peaceful burial of Mr. Selvam in Dukhan cemetery.

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