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

Media Release
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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Ashraf Riyadh
 - 
Thursday, 28 Mar 2019

Masha Allah nice program

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August 6,2020

Dubai, Aug 6: Non-resident Indian entrepreneur and philanthropist Dewakara Alva passed away on Thursday August 6. He was 63.

Alva, who hailed from Mangaluru, was the director of Federal Insurance Brokers LLC, Dubai and was residing in Dubai for around four decades. He was reportedly suffering from health problems for last few months. 

He was a patron of Tulu and Kannada language and culture in United Arab Emirates. He was a member of various NRI organizations including UAE Tulu Koota and UAE Bunts

Alva is survived by wife Saritha, daughter Powshali, and son Manal.

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Sushma Bangera
June 4,2020

Kuwait: The Covid-19 pandemic has pushed the whole world into a difficult situation and the situation of Indians in Kuwait is not any different. Many people have lost their jobs, have no salary, are deprived of food and are not able to pay rent. The appalling conditions of labourers, domestic workers, taxi drivers and low waged earners don’t seem to end in Kuwait. 

At this trying situation when many people were even afraid of leaving their houses because of coronavirus, Suresh S. Rao Neramballi, volunteer of the Food Kit Distribution at the ICSG (Indian Community Support Group) has helped many tremendously. He was ready to go around delivering food kits at any time possible by his car. However, after Kuwait imposed a full curfew from 11th May 2020, no one could take out their vehicles unless they had a curfew pass. 

This did not stop Mr. Suresh Neramballi, who then borrowed a bicycle from a friend and ended up going around in the cycle delivering the food kits in curfew break time (4:30pm to 6:30pm) to all those who registered in the ICSG website. This selfless service surely commands appreciation and applause. Mr. Suresh Neramballi has been a light for many families and bachelors in Kuwait and will surely garner the blessings of them who have been able to eat at this time.

He was also the one who could deliver the food kits to many Indian Muslim maids, bachelors, laborers and families previous day and right on the day of EID, as they were not able to go shopping for their groceries for EID, due to the curfew. They blessed him in EID dua. 

Mr. Suresh Neramballi hails from Mangaluru, India and is an Engineer in the Oil sector company in Kuwait. He has been dedicated to social service, achieved 'Aryabhata International Award' for his Kannada Service and Social service, served in many Associations and Distributor of Kannada and Tulu Movies in Kuwait. He wholeheartedly thanks the people and government of Kuwait for his bread and butter.

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Tanveer
 - 
Friday, 5 Jun 2020

May Almighty Allah shower His mescifull blessing on you and your family... Your selfless service will always be remembered,,,

M SHARIEF SULTAN
 - 
Thursday, 4 Jun 2020

God bless you and your family

abdullah
 - 
Thursday, 4 Jun 2020

God bless you brother and keep you healthy plus happy always.   You will be in the prayers of those who receivec your timely regardles they are hindu or muslim or christian.   This is a slap on the face of hate mongers who are always trying to divide the socieity in the name of religion.    Such people are burden to this world and society.   We should clean our society from such dirt and bad people.   Well done brother.  May God bless you.

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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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