Dammam: DKSC’s ‘Mulaqat’ brings expat families from coastal Karnataka under one roof

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April 16, 2016

Dammam: Dakshina Karnataka Sunni Centre (DKSC), the gulf based organization which runs the Markaz Tha’aleemul Ihsan at Mulur in Udupi district organized a get-together recently in Dammam.

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DKSC annual ‘ Mulaqath’ is an event for Mangalorean as well as south Karnataka families and youth in the gulf nation to refresh their community bonds. Like every year, this year too large number of Mangaloreans gathered at Al-Zana Istirah in Dammam to show solidarity with the huge educational efforts which includes the newly envisaged women’s college and its hostel building, shariah college etc. carried out by DKSC. More than 1500 – 1800 people gathered with families and made a remarkable witness in this occasion.

DKSC which was formed by a few youth in 1995 in Al- Khobar, Saudi Arabia has now well organized committees at unit level, zonal level and national levels totally managed by central committee spread across the gulf countries. Markaz Tha’aleemul Ihsaan, the educational Institution dreamt by DKSC in 1995 has now grown in to an educational complex of repute with varied Institutions such as English Medium school, shelter for orphans, destitute, Quraan memorization center, residential religious Dawaa college, and as well as general educational facility, nursery education and residential madrasa education under its fold. Thanks to well qualified staff as well as efficient management team, the Markaz with 1400 student force is emerging a sought after educational destination in and around Mulur.

The recently planned Muslim Women’s college and the hostel facility is a feather in cap for Markaz Tha’aleemul Ihsan run under the able leadership of Syed Attakoya Thangal Kumbol. While addressing the audience at the ‘Mulaqat’ the working president of DKSC Mr. Abdul Hameed Aramex outlined the need for separate institutions for girls’ education in our community and the effort by DKSC to have such an Institution at its campus in Mulur as well as at Kemmara in Puttur. He sought the cooperation of everyone in DKSC’s initiation in women’s education.

This year’s gathering is made a remarkable event under the chairmanship of Janab Hatim kuloor. Janab Ashraf Madaka took the lead successfully in organizing the volunteers in different sections as a team leader. Janab Abdul Azeez Athoor, general secretary and Janab Abdul Gafoor Sajipa, treasurer of this event with the support and coordination of other dedicated members has made this gathering a successful occasion. It is also marked the beginning of 20th Anniversary celebration with the concept of many social welfare schemes like 20 poor families mass marriage, distribution of sewing machines, construction of wells in different required areas. DKSC will culminate in a grand function planned in the month of December 2016.

The duff program Taiba by the children of Jubail Madrasa Students under the leadership of ustad Abdul Razzak Faizi was the center of attraction.

The stage program began with the recitation of Quran by Janab Ashraf Naunda and Dua by Usman Saadi Nelyadi. Janab Ismail Kinnya welcomed the gathering

Children in large numbers enjoyed this colorful evening program, with different types of competition and games organized under the leadership of Engineer Abdul Rahman Panaje, Ismail Katipalla, Abdul Hameed Kolnad, Haneef Mudigere, Sameer and their support team.

Specially for ladies, girls and children, it was a day of festival with sumptuous food, plenty of snacks, ice cream etc. Different types of games and competitions were conducted at the ladies’ section under the leadership of Mrs. Hasan Bava Kuppepadav. Mrs. Kamarudeen, Mrs. Rafiq K.H, Mrs. Zabeer, Mrs. Farooq Karnire, Mrs. Abdul Rahman Panaje, Mrs. Rasheed, Mrs. NS Abdulla, Mrs. Basheer Kaikamba

Janab Abdul Hameed Machar, Janab Anwar Hussain Goodinabali, gen. Secretary of Central Committee, Janab Mohammad Hasan Mooduthota, Treasurer of Central Committee, Janab Aboobakker Padubidri, Janab Mohammad Monu Dompa from DKSC Tabuk Unit, present on the stage as guests of the occasion.

Dammam Zonal president Janab Sulaiman Soorinje expressed his gratitude while extending vote of thanks for the dedication and hard work of the members. He asked everyone to join hands with DKSC by becoming a member of DKSC.

Tug of war, Kabaddi were the main games for adults and every one enjoyed the food, snacks, ice cream, soft drinks, and sweets.

An entertainment quiz competition was conducted by Mr. Kamarudeen Goodinabali. Teams from BAMA (Bajpe Area minority Association) Al-Haramain Soorinje, Jubail friends, Khobar Friends. Kannangar Friends participated in the event. Al-Haramain of Janab Rafiq K. H, Sulaiman Soorinje won the first place and Bama – Janab Seyyed Bawa & team were runner-up. . Janab Faroq Kanyana ably assisted the Quiz master in conducting the quiz smoothly.

The program was compared by Janab Zainuddin Mukve, Janab Ismail Katipalla, Janab Iqbal Mallur and Engineer Abdul Rahman Panaje.

Janab Umar Haji Mukve, Janab Sheikh Balkunje, Janab Ismail Kinnay, Janab Mohammad Ali Uppinangady, Janab NS Abdulla, Janab Anwar Hussain Goodinabali are on the welcome team.

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Media Release
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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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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Media Release
March 2,2020

MOGAVEERS ASSOCIATION Affiliated KUWAIT, to Indian embassy Kuwait, the community welfare association of non-resident Mogaveeras, based in Kuwait Fo the fourth time MAK organised, National level Volleybal & Throw Ball Tournament under the title of “MAK Champion Trophy 2020 “on 25th February 2020. The tournament was held at American Internation Schoo Maidan Hawally,Kuwait.

The tournament coincided with the National day of Kuwait celebration The weather was pleasant, the participants & the MAK members were all geared up for the tournament. 

The day long tournament commenced at 7.30 am with a parade of all the participating Teams the MAK Managemen Committee Volunteers & th guests. The grand opening was led by talented committee member Mr.Suresh Salian.On behalf of MAK Management Committee Mrs Poonam Mendon & Mr.Nishanth Salian, the host for the day welcomed the gathering. This was followed by Kuwait & Indian National Anthem.

The chief Guests of the day were Mr.Anant Kapadia who is the chairman o Indian Bussiness & professionl Counil Kuwait & Mr.P.K Venkat De Chief operating Office of Art of livingTheother guest for the day was Mr.Suresh Shyam Raowho is a Freelance Press reporter fo web new portals & print media. The guests were presented with a flore Bouquet Mr.Ramesh Kidiyoor Convenor & Founder President of MAK was honou for his excellent service & contribution towards MAK Mrs Monika Cornelio Co-ordinator of Kuwait Konkan (Throw Ball)& Mr Noel Cutniha Manage of Boubyan Stikers(Volle Ba were honoured for their excellent contribution towards sports in Kuwait & also for their outstanding support for MAK.

Mr.Chennara MK Senior member of MAK was honoured with a momemto bouquet for his excellent service & contribution towards MAK ,as he was leaving Kuwait for good.

Mr.Rajesh Mendon, President of MAK in his speech welcomed the gathering and stressed the importance of playing with true sportsman spirit and thanked all the teams for their support as this event is done for MAK welfare projects. The guests in their speech encouraged the players & conveyed their best wishes and good luck to the participating teams and organizers.

The president of MAK Mr.Rajesh Mendon ,Convenor Mr.Ramesh Kidiyoor along with the chief guest inaugurated the Volley Ball & Throw Ball tournament by cutting the ribbon .The Medals & trophies of the tournament were unveiled by sports Secretary Mr.Arun Mendon and PRO & Welfare officer Mr.Jaya Kotian.

Mrs Geetha Suvarna Committee member of MAK Along with Mrs Monika Cornelio inaugurated the Throw ball Court & Mr.Sachidananda Suvarna Vice president of MAK along with Guests ianugrated the Volley ball Court by servicing the ball.

The other guests for the day Mr.Wilson Dsouza-Expresident Tulukoota, Mr.Tharendra Shettigar Expresident Tulukoota, Mr.Vijay Wilson Gen Secretary Tulukoota, Mr.Roshan Quadras Sports Secretary Tulukoota ,Mr.Lional Mascarenhas Welfare Officer Tulukoota , Mr.Manoj Bangera-Advisor Billava Sangha, Mrs Sushma Manoj Vice President of Billava Sangha, Mr.Lawrence Pinto,Mr.Ganesh Hegde, Mr.Vakas Khan & Mr.Sudakar Shetty Convenor of Tulukoota. All of them were honoured with a bouquet.

The participating Volley Ball Teams were as below

Bayan Salmiya, Boubyan Strikers, Riggae Volley, Kunjal Friends,Salmiya Spikers, KSAC, MKV stikers

The participating Throw Ball Teams were as below

Canara Eleven, Dragon Sorpions Queens,Warriors, Kuwait Konkans A,Alfa, Kuwait Konkans B & Scorpions

The volleyball inaugural first round match started between Bayan Salmiya & Salmiya Spikers & the first round of throw ball inaugural match was between Canara Eleven & Warriors. The teams played with full enthusiasm and viewers enjoyed and experienced the spectacular show. As the day progressed matches kept rolling one after another.

The Event Sponsors were TVS Travels & Cargo Co. WLL
Gold Sponsor were Oriental Restaurant Kuwait,Silver Sponsor Badar Al Samah Medical center 

Bestwishes from Vision Direct logistics, Mr.Wilson D'Souza & family & Mrs Monika Cornelia 

Printing of Raffle was sponsored By Turmeric Restaurant

The referees for Volley Ball were Mr.Alexander Mathew & Mr.Sajan Samuel

The referees for Throw Ball were Mr.Ivan Dsouza & Mr.Arun Mendon.

The scorers for Throw Ball Team were Mrs.Geetha Suvarna, Mr.Rakshith Suvarna & Mr.Ganesh Hegde

The scorers for Volley ball team were Mr.Kishore Kotian, Mr.Nithin Suvarna & Mr.Santhosh Kunder

The announcements was done by Mr.Girish Mehta & Mr.Kishore Kotian

Sumptuous Breakfast, Lunch & snacks was provided by Bollywood Restaurant

Beautiful moments of the day was captured by the Mr.Rajesh Devadiga

Design of Brochure & Banner by Mr.Sachidanada Suvarna.

Wonderful Back ground Music By DJ Mr.Ronald D'Souza Mulky

Sound System was provided by Anand Sounds

Winners

The Volley Ball ended with a finale of Final matches between MKV Strikers & Team Boubyan Strikers After a tough Battle between the two strong teams, Team Boubyan Strikers bagged the Winners Trophy & Team MKV Strikers were declared the First Runner up.The second runners up trophy was won by Reggai Volley. MAK Player of the tournament for Volley Ball was secured by Mr.Rahul of Team Boubyan Strikers.

On the other hand, throw ball tournament ended with League matches. Team Dragon Scorpion Queens defeated the opponents and became the winners for the Fourth Consecutive year. 1st Runners up was won by Kuwait Konkans A and Team Alfa stood up as the 2nd Runners. MAK Player of the tournament for throw ball was secured by Ms. Hancil Pinto of Team Dragon Scorpion Queens. 

Prize distribution ceremony

Mr.Firoz Manager of TVS Cargo & Travels Co,Mr.Sathischandra Shetty Owner of Oriental restaurant, Mr.Chandrahas Shetty- PRO & Expresident Tulukoota Graced the prize distribution ceremony As a token of respect they were presented with a floret Bouquet

President Mr.Rajesh Mendon, Convenor Mr. Ramesh Kidiyoor along with the guest awarded the trophies and medals to winners, whereas the MAK members gave away the trophies & medals to runners up team & the individual achievers. 

A Raffle Draw was conducted by MAK & the winners are as below

1st Prize : Mr.Muruganathan
2nd Prize : Mrs.Lancy Fernandes
3rd Prize : Mr.Ganesh Kotian 

The 10 consolation prize winners were Yadav Reggai, Athaulla, Imtiyaz, Irin Dsouza, Arif, Prakash Poojary, Pranavi Laksh, Ajith Kumar & Sudesh

In her vote of Thanks Mrs.Poonam Mendon thanked each and everyone who were responsible for the success of the tournament, Participants,sponsor's, organisers, MAK Vounteers, MAK management Committee & Executive Committee. Finally a special thanks was given to the Management & Staff of American International School Maidan Hawally for the awesome venue. 

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