Abdul Azeez Bajpe elected president of DKMO-Riyadh

February 10, 2015

Riyadh: The Dakshina Karnataka Muslim Okkoota (DKMO), Riyadh, conducted its 6th annual general body meeting on January 30, at the Maqsoura conference hall of the East Ramada Hotel Batha. The meeting was well attended by over 175 members, who represented from most of the taluks of south Karnataka.

DKMO – Riyadh since past 6 years is in the forefront for the support of community members at the time of need. DKMO has been working hard on their unique program FRF (Family Relief Fund) scheme, so far DKMO has donated seven such cases each with an average of 1.5 lacks to the family of the deceased member back home. Over the years DKMO also provided air tickets to repatriate some ailing brothers who could not afford to pay for it. DKMO has also funded a library, print media, patients at govt. Hospitals back home and supported poor students for their education.

DKMO also contributed and strived to collect funds for the release of an imprisoned brother in Saudi Arabia. DKMO very proudly announce that it has contributed to pursue higher education to lady doctor.

Meeting commenced immediately after the Friday prayers,started with the recitation of a verses of the Holy Quran.

Br. Basheer Thalapadi compered the program welcomed Br. Haneef N.S President DKMO, Br. Muzaffar AliGeneralSecretary DKMO, Br. Abbas UchilTreasurer DKMO, Br.YousufSakafiBaitarAdvisor DKMO to the dais with the chief guest Akhtar Sheikh the former Ameer of JamaithulFalah&Br. Mohammed Kunchi CEO Alif International School Riyadh.

Br. YousufSakafiBaitaraddressed the audience by quoting verses from the Holy Quran and Ahadith to bring out the feeling of brotherhood amongst Muslims, the qualities required of every Muslims and highlighted the guidelines of charity in light of teachings of Prophet Muhammad(PBUH) .

Muzaffar Ali presented a comprehensive report on the activities of DKMO. This included the reports on the DKMO’s special charity programs like family relief fund, medical aid and education aid to all the members in Riyadh and their family at back home. Also provided a detailed presentation regarding new project ANTI Dowry Campaign which is the new social program by DKMO.

Br. Abbas Uchilgave detailedpresentation of financial report for the year 2013 – 14, clarified the queries from the audience then financial statement is approved with applause of “Allah Akbar”.

Chief Guest of the program Br. Akhter Shaikh highlighted importance of charity. Br. Abdul Basheer President of JF Riyadh unit congratulated for the activities of DKMO.

The President Br. Haneef N.S then dissolved the existing committee with brief address and he thanked the members and committee for their support during his tenure.

Br. Abdul Basheer and Br. Pervez Ali conducted the elections for the year 2015 – 16 . Members were asked voluntarily join the new committee and support in carrying out the noble task. With lot of interest 41 members joined the new committee. The office bearers for the new committee were elected unanimously and the list are as follows:

Br. Abdul Azeez Bajpe: President
Br. Imtiyaz Shaikh: Vice President
Br. EilyasYermal : Vice President
Br. Fazalur Rahemaan Gangolli: Gen Secretary
Br. Ismail Montepadav: Jt. Secretary
Br. Abbas Uchila: Treasurer
Br. Yousuf Sakafi Baitar: Advisor
Br. Ismail Shafi: Advisor
Br. Muzaffar Ali Media: Secretary
Br. Haneef N.S: Org. Convenor
Br. Ibrahim Padikkal: Convenor
and 25 other committee members

Brother Fazalur Rahemaan Gangolli facilitated the programme and thanked all the attendees and executive committee members of DKMO Riyadh for extending their support. Program ended with the Swalath.

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ISF holds Republic Day in Dammam

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January 30,2020

Indian Social Forum, Eastern Province Central Committee, Saudi Arabia organized Republic Day program at AlRyan Policlinic Restaurant Auditorium, Dammam on 25th January 2020.

Abdul Waris, Former Chairman of Indian International School Dammam Inaugurated the program.

Wasim Rabbani, president of Indian Social Forum, Eastern Province Central Committee Presided over the program.

Mansoor Shah KFUPM, Indian Social Forum Delhi Zone President, Dr. Fayaz Ahmed from King Fahad University Hospital, Amir Moulavi, Executive Member, India Fraternity Forum (IFF) Dammam, Nasir Koduvalli, Indian Social Forum, Kerala State President, Dammam, Sharief, Social Forum Karnataka State President, DammamJahangir Moulavi, Tamilnadu State president delivered speech at the program. Mohammed Firoz, Indian Social Forum President, Jubail read the preamble of constitution.

Nameer Kerala , Secretary, Social Forum Central Committee welcomed guests while Ashraf Karnataka, General Secretary, Central Committee delivered vote of thanks and Tahir Hyderabad, Secretary, Indian Social Forum, Central Committee coordinated the program.

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Dr Sam Pitroda hods video conference with Indian Overseas Congress leaders in Middle East over Covid-19

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April 19,2020

Indian Overseas Congress (IOC) Chaiman Dr Sam Pitroda held video conference with senior IOC office bearers across Middle Eastern countries on 14th April 2020 to review the impact of COVID-19 pandemic among Indians residing in the region. Almost all speakers appreciated the efforts initiated and implemented by respective governments to contain spread of the deadly virus as well as measures taken towards welfare of the people affected by the lockdown.

IOC Presidents, Mohammed Mansour - Bahrain, Abdullah Manjeri - Saudi Arabia, Dr J Ratan kunar - Oman and Girish kumar - Qatar, highlighted the quality treatment of patients and finacial aid provided by governments and other authorities. Bahrain IOC president Mansour , also apprised about the 'Food for Needy' drive in Association with KHK Heroes foundation, initiated by HH Sheikh Khalid Bin Hamad Al Khalifa and quality treatments as well as financial aid to local and expat residents.

Anura Mathai, IOC Global Event Coordinator, spoke about certain problems of Indians in the UAE. IOC Middle East Convener, Mansoor Palloor, emphasised and requested IOC Chairman to urge Indian government to arrange immediate repatriation of indians stranded in Gulf countries. AICC Secretary, Himanshu Vyas, IOC Secretary Dr Arathi Krishna, Dr Arshi Malik (Abha), Mohiuddin Sirajudeen (Jeddah), Advocate Joseph Palathara (Dammam) Prasad Kodru, Jayati Maitra Ziyad Ahmed (Qatar) and Khursheed Alam (Gen Secretary- Bahrain) also apprised the participants about various issues relevant to the pandemic and suggested further initiatives to be undertaken.

Dr Sam Pitroda briefed about sustained and consolidated efforts by all IOC members during this unprecedented situation facing the world and assured that he would convey IOC concerns to the government and try his best to ensure all possible help is made available to all needy Indians.

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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.