Saudi Arabia: Karnataka Cultural Foundation observes World Diabetes Day

November 17, 2015

Dammam: Karnataka Cultural Foundation (KCF) Saudi Arabia, the socio–cultural organization of Kannadigas in Saudi Arabia organized health camps, blood donation and health talks in Riyadh, Dammam and Jubail to mark World Diabetes Day on November 14.

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The Karnataka Cultural Foundation (KCF) is one of the most active organizations of expatriate Kannadiga Muslims operating in Gulf Countries and in Malaysia. The Saudi branch of KCF is working actively among the expatriate Kannadiga Muslims to carry out various socio – cultural and professional programs that keep the expatriate workforce in Saudi Arabia enthused and motivated during their past time. KCF acts a Good Samaritan in extending humanitarian assistance to various expatriate workers during their personal and family crises.

As part of making expatriates community health conscious especially about diabetes, Karnataka Cultural Foundation (KCF) decided to organize health camps and awareness seminar in the backdrop of world diabetes day.

The Riyadh chapter of KCF organized an awareness health talk on Diabetes in association with Al- Rayyan International Poly Clinic. The program was held at the hospital hall. Mr. Hyder of Al- Rayyan hospital welcomed the gathering on behalf of the hospital. Mr. Yousuf Saqafi Baithar, the president of KCF National Committee, Saudi Arabia inaugurated the program. Mr. Nazeer Kashipatna and Farook Abbas Ullal were guests on the stage. Dr. Tanbi of Al- Rayyan International Poly Clinic gave a detailed awareness lecture on prevention and control of Diabetes. As a part of the program blood sugar and blood pressure checkup was conducted for all participants. For about 75 participants took benefit of this blood checkup camp.

In Dammam, KCF sector organized a blood donation camp to mark the occasion. 30 spirited youth of Dammam sector volunteered to donate blood and demonstrated the willingness and readiness to be useful to the society at the time of medical need. Mr. Farook Katipalla, the National Gen. Secretary of KCF along with Ashraf Saqafi, the president of Dammam KCF Sector led the campaign. Blood donation was held at Muwassat Hospital Dammam. KCF Dammam is very pleased with Mr. Aboobakkar Narve who facilitated the blood donation campaign at Muwasat Hospital.

In Jubail, Gulf Asian Medical Centre, the hospital run by Mangalorean Entrepreneurs sponsored and promoted this World Diabetes Day program organized by the enthusiastic KCF Jubail. A Health Camp to check up blood sugar and pressure was held in addition to a formal health talk on Diabetes. Dr. Sayed Ashpak of Gulf Asian Medical Centre spoke at length on risk factor involved in ignoring Diabetes. He gave useful tips to participants while answering their questions on preventing Diabetes.

Mr. Ameer, the Finance Manager of the hospital was the chief guest on the occasion. Usthad Haneef Sa’adi, the president of KCF JUBAIL sector inaugurated the health talk. Mr. Sameer, the administrative coordinator of the hospital cooperated with KCF to make the program very successful. About 62 people took the advantage of Health camp to get their BP and sugar level checked.

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AIE plane crash: Two NRIs in UAE thank God for missing flight at last moment

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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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Karnataka unit of Indian Social Forum holds blood donation camp in Qatar

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February 4,2020

On the occasion of 71st Republic Day of India, Qatar Indian Social Forum (QISF), Karnataka State organized a blood donation camp in Doha Qatar, in association with Hamad Medical Corporation on 31st January 2020, Friday.

At first, QISF Karnataka State Vice President, Ziaul Huq welcomed the guests, dignitaries and blood donors.

The Blood Donation Camp was inaugurated by ICC President Mr. Manikantan A P who was the Chief guest. In his inaugural speech, he emphasized that, Service to humanity is service to God. By donating the blood, not only we save the lives, but we get blessings also. He also said that punctuality is the key factor in these type of events and should be incorporated by all of us.

QISF Central Committee President, Sayeed Komachi highlighted the necessity and importance of donating the blood and assured QISF a socio cultural organization will always be ready for this noble cause.

Dr. Vishwantha Kini, a well known Radiologist in HMC motivated the donors.

The camp was started at 7.00 A M and ended at 5.30 PM in which 146 people donated the blood out of 185 people registered.

SKMWA President Abdul Majeed and Dr. Haroon from Asian Medical Centre, who were also the Guests in the programme praised the initiative and efforts of QISF.

QISF Central Committee Vice President Salam Kunnamal, General Secretary Basheer Ahmed, Northern States President Fasiuddin, QISF State and Branch Committee members Lathif Madikeri, Zakariya Pandeshwar, Saleem Bangadi, Mujeebulla Khan, Nayeem Belapu, Ibrahim UB, Toufeeq, Anwar Angargundy, Rizwan Kalladka, Asif Bannur, Imtiyaz Karnad, Jaleel Kalladka, Haneef Montepadav, Rafiq Uppinangady and other members were present during the programme.

The program was presided and concluded by QISF Karnataka State President Nazeer Pasha.

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Great job, this will save many lives. Hats off to QISF for this wonderful event on the occasion of Rebulic Day celebration.

Well done qisf...again u did a great work by collecting blood to serve humanity...qosf is a second word for humanity!!

Masha Allah. Good Job done by QISF

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Jals-e-Uchila get-together held in Dammam

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March 15,2020

Markaz Al Madeena Association, Eastern province, conducted JALS-E-UCHILA get together program at Dammam, Saudi Arabia on March 5,2020 on account of celebrating 28 years of social service dedicated by the organization.

The event chairman Noushad Uchil inaugurated the function. The organization president presided the program and delivered talk about the intention of the organization. Hashim Uchil has intorduced the social and academic contribution of the organization of past 28 years. Jamal Uchil welcomed the gathering and Ismail G.I. host the program.

Games, Quiz and prize distribution to the winners and senior social workers was the special attraction of the event. The planning committee of the event includes Iqbal, Farooq, Shahul Hameed, Ramza, Nabeel, Afthar, Ashraf and Shafi.