Rain of prizes during Thodar Trophy 2015/16

February 3, 2016

Jubail: Al-Aad has emerged champions of the Thodar Trophy 2015/16 recently organized at Al-Falah ground in Jubail. The tourney was inaugurated by Bala Rangan, IT Manager, S.A. Talke Company, Al-Jubail on December 31. As many as 24 teams from different parts of eastern province of Saudi Arabia participated.

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The Inaugural match was held between Amaco and Al-Falah teams. Amaco beat Al-Falah by the margin of 12 runs to mark first victory of the tournament.

On Friday 15th January-2016, the semi final matches were held: First semi final match was between Jubail Royals vs JLCC while second semi-final match was played between Khober United vs Al-Aad Jubail.

JLCC defeated their opponents in a last ball to cruse the 1 wicket victory in high voltage semi-final match. Second semi-final was also a nail baiting match wherein Al-Aad won the match by three wickets in very last ball.

The final match toss winner JLCC managed to score only 56 runs by losing 7 wickets in stipulated 8 overs. But the Al-Aad batsman easily won the match by 7 wickets in just 5.5 overs.

A huge crowd witnessed the closing ceremony of Thodar Trophy. Snacks and juices were distributed to all audience during the closing ceremony under the sponsorship of Al-Jubail Mangalore Restaurent.

MS Abdul Khader, chairman of Mother India group Thodar, presided over the prize distribution ceremony. Mr. Akber Ali Thodar, President of Thodar Friends Al-jubail, Mr. Asif from Deals Arabia, Mr. Rafiq from Al-Salah Group, Mr. Vinay, Mr. Siraj, Mr. Hanif Handel, Mr. Hafeez presented the prizes to the winners.

There was a competition for best commentators and best umpires through audience poll. Mr. Safwan Bajpe won the best Commentator award by a margin of 121 votes against Samad Haleyangadi (5 competitors). Mr. UK Asif won the best umpire award by a margin of 159 votes against Eden Irfan (4 competitors).

Apart from trophy, all the players of winning team were given 4 gram gold coin each. The players of runners up team also were also given 2 gram gold coin each apart from the trophy.

Player of the tournament, Raheed Ullal from Al-Aad, was awarded with 4 gram gold coin and Trophy. Man of the final match, Nazeer from Al-Aad, was awarded with 2 gram gold coin and trophy. Best wicket keeper, Azad from AL-Aad, awarded with 2 gram gold coin and trophy. Best Bowler, Hidayath from Al-Aad, awarded with 2 gram gold coin & trophy. Best batsman, Basharath from JLCC, was awarded with 2 gram gold coin and trophy.

Four lucky raffle winners from the audience during the inaugural and closing ceremony were given 2 gram gold coins each. Apart from this four winners of cricket related quiz (quick answerers through text message) were honored with gifts during closing ceremony.

Thodar Friends Committee member Mr. Azhar Thodar presented the closing programme and Mr. Safwan Bajpe handled the prize distribution programme. Thodar Trophy Tournament in-charge Mr. Saifulla proposed the vote of thanks.

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Well organized...like international tournments..well done Thodar friends & leadership of Saif Thodar really appreciated.

Well organized tournament by Thodar friends, we look forward for many more innovative tournament ahead, every matches were spectacular and were treat to watch.
Well played Alaad team

Well organized tournament,no less than a festival for #Thodar Friends members n supporters. congratz all the winners :>More to Come.,

Mashah Allah, long go# Thodar friends KSA #

Wel organised saifbhai & thoddarfreindz member speacially safwan awesome yaar good hindi commentary hattsoff

Congrats Al Aad & Well done Saif & Thodar Friends

Appreciated Thodar Friends efficiency and talents..

Appreciated Thodar Friends for their excellent activities.

Congrats for our Thodar Friends Team to organize this trophy.

well organized tournment.. Well done saif n team!!!

Thanks CD team for your excellent tournament coverage's.

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IPWF hosts online Quran recitation competition for Indian students

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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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Kuwait: India Social Forum holds blood donation camp

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August 9,2020

Kuwait City, Aug 9: Indian social forum organised Blood Donation Camp in association with central blood bank kuwait on Friday, 7th August 2020.

The forum organised camp to support the high demand of blood in the context of COVID-19.

All arrangements to maintain COVID-19 protocol were made in the camp including segregation of donors as branch wise batches along with strict safety measures of participants.

Forum also had donated blood to many patients during the lockdown period.

Hundreds of people donated blood in the camp. The camp organised in Blood Bank, Jabriya was successfully managed by Dr. Asma Rafat and leaders of Indian social forum Vice President Aslam, Secretory Sayyid Bukhari Thangal, Moideen Koya, Khaleel, Aseem, Mohammed Sha, Shihab, Naushad,
Indian Social Forum expressed their deep appreciation and gratitude to the doctors, staff and management of blood bank, forum’s members and donors.

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Karnataka NRI Forum Jeddah repatriates 177 stranded Kannadigas from Saudi Arabia

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July 30,2020

Jeddah: The first chartered flight for repatriation passengers from Jeddah to Bengaluru organized by Karnataka NRI Forum Jeddah – Saudi Arabia was successfully landed at Bengaluru airport by 01.00 am on 19th July 2020.

Spice Jet (SG9884) departed from King Abdul Aziz International Airport Jeddah by 05.00 pm local time with 177 stranded passengers which includes 12 Pregnant Woman, 3 infants, 44 Short term visa holders, 3 medical emergency patients and 115 migrate workers and labours from various districts of Karnataka state.

Karnataka NRI Forum Jeddah, a registered charitable organization under Government of Karnataka & Indian Consulate Jeddah - Saudi Arabia, helping the Kannadigas overseas & in Karnataka State as well, has initiated major role for helping stranded Kannadigas to travel back to home. During Pandemic hundreds of stranded Kannadigas were approached to the forum and requested to arrange special chartered flight to Bengaluru from Jeddah.

Initiating from collecting the data of passengers, the forum’s special panel including its President Mr. Mohammed Mansoor, Secretary Mr. Peter Mascarenes, Vice Presidents Mr. Nasir Khurshid, Dr.Ashfaque Maniyar, Chief Coordinator Mr. Shaikh Saoud, Cultural Secretaries Mr. Arifulla Shariff and Mr. Rajesh Suvarna, Treasurer Mr. Habib Rahman and Press Secretary Mr. Baig, the forum’s members have worked very hard to conclude this task very successful.

The forum provided food packets as refreshment, complementary PPE kitsto each passenger as precaution against the spread of any infections while travelling and also guided all passengers by supporting them in Awdha portal (Saudi Passport Department) and Seva Sindhu portal registration of Government of Karnataka.

The official travel partner ITL Travel Management Company has rendered remarkable service to the passengers not only in ticketing but also supported with top priority in confirming the aircraft from SPICE JET and availed good service from ground staff at Jeddah Airport.

All passengers have reached safely to their homes after completing the 7 days institutional quarantine at Bengaluru. 100% passengers had NEGETIVE report on Covid-19 test made on arrival as well as after institutional quarantine.

In the press release published from the President, Mr. Mohammed Mansoor has expressed his prodigious gratitude to the Ambassador of India to Saudi Arabia H. E. Dr. Ausaf Sayeed, Deputy Consul General of India - Jeddah Mr. Y Saber and Chief Minister of Karnataka State Shri B. S. Yediyurappafor providing necessary approvals and NOC for the chartered flight operation. He also conveyed his boundless appreciationto Shri B. Y. Raghavendra, Member of Parliament Shimoga District (Karnataka) for his swift support extended to the forum and as well to Dr. Aarathi Krishna, Ex-Deputy Chairperson – NRI Forum of Karnataka – Government of Karnataka for her significant guidance and support on completing this mission.

The forum has thanked all the officers in King Abdul Aziz International Airport Jeddah and Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru for the facilities provided to the passengers. The Forum has thanked all passengers travelled for their calmness and also thanked to all other members of the forum, Staff of ITL Travels and SPICE JET for their tremendous support extended throughout the mission accomplishment.