Abdul Jabbar re-elected KKMA Karnataka branch president

Salmiya (Kuwait): Karnataka branch of Kuwait Kerala Muslim Association (KKMA), the largest charitable organization of Indian expatriates in Kuwait has re-elected Mr. Abdul Jabbar as the President for the next two-years term (2017 – 2018) in the general body meeting recently held at SIMS auditorium, Salmiya, under the supervision of Election Officers Mr. Nawaz Kadiri, Basheer Mangav assisted by Mr. B.M. Iqbal.

The general body meeting commenced with a beautiful recitation of the Holy Quran by Janab Irfan Bhatkal.

Branch Senior Leader and Advisor Mr. Abdul Hameed Mulky delivered the welcome address and highlighted the various charitable achievements and activities of KKMA such as Family Benefit Schems (FBS), Educational Scholarship Program (ESP), Medical Assistance Program (MAP) and Housing Improvement Program (HIP) etc.

KKMA Patron Mr. Sagheer Trikaripur in his inaugural address applauded the contributions of Karnataka branch in community service and social welfare activities. He highlighted that KKMA is for Aid, Development & Unity and said, to achieve an extraordinary goal the person does not have to be extraordinarily gifted, the success is available to anyone (poor or rich) who will learn a few simple principles and consistently put them into practice. He said that the team work of KKMA members has helped them to achieve the membership target of 15000 and the new target for the membership will be 30000.

Mr. Sagheer Trikaripur elaborated few things about KKMA Team Magnet. The objective of the Magnet is to visit the poor patients admitted in various hospitals in Kuwait and provide them with financial as well as moral support in their needs. This program has a dedicated team who will also assist in the process of documentation and transfer of human remains to their respective destination irrespective of caste or religion.

Mr. Abdul Jabbar in his presidential address appreciated the relentless efforts done by KKMA Karnataka Team and thanked them for their selfless services rendered in charitable activities. He inspired the audience requesting them to participate and support the ongoing KKMA social service activities.

He has been addressing some of the KKMA social contributions in other fields such as Student awards, Scholarships for higher studies, self employment schemes, Drinking water facilities, Civil Service educational supports, early detection centers for Heart diseases, Kidney dialysis centers, Medical Care Camps, religious trainings, picnic for the families, Model Pravasi Projects (MPP) and career training workshops.

An annual report was presented by Mr. Abdul Latheef detailing two years activities of the branch committee. The comprehensive finance report was prepared by Mr. Aboobakar Thumbe and the ppt presentation of the same and KKMA achievements has been carried out by the Karnataka Branch Senior Leader and Advisor Mr. S.M. Basheer.

KKMA Central and Branch Leaders Mr. Nawaz Kadiri, Basheer Mangav, Zamzam Rasheed, Basheer Udiyoor and Saheed Labba graced the occasion. Mr. Zamzam Rasheed & Basheer Udiyoor delivered the felicitation address.

Mr. B.M. Iqbal introduced the details of the newly formed 3 zones of KKMA Karnataka Branch i.e.Farwaniya, Kuwait City and Fahaheel.

The program was convened by Fayaz Sheikh and the meeting was concluded with the vote of thanks by Mr. Yusuf Muniyam. The program was attended by a large number of members & guests and dinner was served at the end.

Following are the New Office Bearers for the Year 2017-18.