Riyadh: Karnataka chapter of India Fraternity Forum hosts Sneha Koota 2019

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March 24, 2019

As a part of ongoing Fraternity Fest 2019 being organized all over Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, India Fraternity Forum Karnataka chapter Riyadh organized a family get-together, under the theme ‘Sneha Koota-2019’ at Al Taqat Vue resort, As-sulay Riyad on March 21st 2019.

It was heartening to see families including infants to all age group arriving with great enthusiasm. Kids filled the place with joy and laughter all set for a great fun time. The event began with the Qirath by Master Aadil Hussain.

India fraternity forum Karnataka Riyadh general secretary Tajuddin Puttur welcomed the guests and gathering, he explained the vision and work of India Fraternity Forum.

The program was presided over by India fraternity forum Karnataka Riyadh president Ismail yousuf in his presidential speech. He said, “This event should strengthen the bond between Indians residing in KSA. He urged the community to be united and ignore the differences between then, he also urged every organization to come forward and strive towards empowering the marginalized sections of the society, Further he said forum is also encouraging the children and their parents to take part in the competitions which will strengthen the family bond too.”

Haris Mangaluru, central committee President, Indian social forum Riyadh was invited as key speaker. He said, “During last 5 years, Ruling BJP government has totally failed and has divided nation on communal lines, He expressed anger increasing atrocities on minorities and failing to fulfill its promises, he also said BJP has no development agenda to face upcoming election and hence diving the nation based on their belief and practices. He urged Every Indians to vote secular parties and ensure there is no division of votes.

Haneef Basrur,Ex. Chairman khidmah foundation, Azeez Bankal President DKMO, Dr. Kaiser also spoke on this occasion.

Ilyas, President Hidaya Foundation, Ashfaq Koteshwar, President Murudeshwar Jamath, Abdul Salam, President Adoor Riyadh committee, Abdulaziz Katipalla, president KMYA were also invited as chief Guests and were present on the Dias.

The announcement of the winners of IFF Young artists was also done during the stage program, in Juniors section Rumas bagged 1st price and Luha Fathima was runner-up, similarly in seniors section Noah M khan was the winner.

Various cultural activities including Traditional Duff, Qawaali, shayari were presented on this occasion, 'Pravasi Jeevana’ Drama play was the center of attraction of the event which highlighted the situation of Expatriates

Exciting and fun filled games were conducted for both men and women to engage the gathering like Quiz, Tug of War, Race, Cricket, drawing etc. Prizes were distributed to the winners.

In children’s running Race Rafan Abdullah Won the 1st prize and Moazam Arafat was thr runnner-up,

In Tug of war, Bantwal Guys were the winners and Tippu Nagar were the runners-up, in cricket Markaz Jamal were the winners and Roses Batha bagged the second place. Ismail Yousuf, Tajuddin, Naveed,Shareef,Sabith, Usman presented the trophies and medals to the winners.

The program was sponsored by STC Pay, Sulthan Builders Mangaluru.

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Masha Allah nice program

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ISF urges Indian govt to address the woes of Indian expats in Saudi Arabia

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April 16,2020

Dammam: President of Indian Social Forum, Eastern Province Mr.Wasim Rabbani urged immediate intervention of Indian government to help Non Residential Indians who are in trouble due to corona pandemic in Saudi Arabia.

He said in a press rease that expatriate Indians are in concern as number of corona infected people and deaths are increasing in danger level.

Hea said, "the Saudi health minister's statement a few days ago indicates that the situation in Saudi needs to be taken more seriously with precautionary methods. There are concerns among expatriates because the number of people infected with the coronavirus and the number of deaths reported in various provinces are increasing at an alarming rate."

"Saudi Government and Health Ministry are taking excellent precautionary measures, however, in the coming days expect to see the number of cases to increase in Saudi Arabia. The Indian government needs to take diplomatic and immediate intervention to ensure the treatment of Indian expatriates considering the number of effected people increasing", He said.

He also urged that the Embassy and the Government of India should ensure qaurantiane faculty for Indian expatriates and arrange special low cost flights to bring back expatriates who would like to return home country.

" Government of India and Indian embassy need to intervene immediately to ensure that the quarantine system is in place for Indian expatriates as the facilities in the rooms where the residents are staying together are very limited. There should also be a mechanism to organize low-cost flight services for expatriates who are ready to go home. The government system should also be able to accommodate the expatriates in special quarantine areas in hometown as soon they arrive in India", he urged.

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Indian Social Forum helps perform last rites of TN expat who died in Qatar

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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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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.