Dr B K Yusuf re-elected president of Bearys Cultural Forum

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March 30, 2017

Dubai: Bearys Cultural Forum (BCF) Trust conducted its general body meeting at the Bangalore Restaurant Banquet Hall in Dubai, UAE. The BCF has entered into the 16th year of operations in the United Arab Emirates and India.

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Mr. Ashraf Satikal did Quran recitation. Dr. Kaup started the AGM and said that the AGM will be presided over by Dr. B.K. Yusuf, the President of BCF. Dr. B.K. Yusuf has expressed his gratitude to all BCF committee members for their relentless support and unity in carrying out the charitable activities. .By referring to Islamic teachings, he elaborated that Allah has given the promise in the holy Quran that any good deeds by the human being will be surely rewarded and hence Allah will reward us all for whatever BCF has contributed for the betterment of the society. He also mentioned about the future plans of BCF in line with its plan to establish a BCF Educational Institution in Mangalore. He recalled all the pleasant moments spent in BCF and quoted the famous lines of famous Kannada poet Kuvempu –“kaleda hindina dinagalanu nenedindu belaguva dinagala” (let us enlighten our coming days with the sweet memories of bygone days)..

Mr. Ashraf Satikal, the Chairman of the AGM committee also welcomed every one for the AGM and also thanked all the audience and the members who have attended this AGM. He also mentioned all the members to elect good and efficient committee for the year 2017- 18.

Mr. M.E. Moolur, the Vice President thanked Allah for bestowing a great platform of social service like BCF and granting opportunity to dedicate a fraction of Life and Resources for the betterment of society through BCF. Quoting verses from Quran, told that Islam and Humanity are like 2 sides of the same coin. One cannot be complete Muslim unless he becomes a loving and compassionate human being. Quoting a famous Kannada Poet, he mentioned that, living with concerns about others is more meaningful than living self centered. He gave a brief introduction of BCF and all the charitable activities it carried in the last 2 years.

Mr. Latif Mulky, the Vice President of BCF said that, BCF has completed more than 16 years, it is a good achievement for all the bearys and the BCF. He also mentioned that, BCF has a good identity in front of the public. Dr. Yusuf's leadership has shown the road to success. Once again he congratulated to all. Mr. Ameeruddin SI the Vice President said that he is very happy to be present at the AGM and congratulated all the members for attending this meeting. Mr. Afeeq Hussain, VP also congratulated all the members. He requested BCF and its members to create an identity by starting a school.

Mrs. Mumtaz Zakir, the President of Ladies Wing also congratulated everyone on the eve of the AGM. She said that, everyone should do good work. Mrs. Mumtaz also mentioned that all should support ladies committee so that they can also play a major role in the development the BCF, the bearys and the society. Mr. Habeeb Adoor, a well wisher of BCF said that all should do good work in the field of education, health, food, shelter, etc. He also said that there is a need for ladies hostel and also a need for international syllabus in the education system. He said all of us should work hard for doing a project.

Dr. Kaup presented the video show and a ppt on the BCF's activities and projects. The Hon. General Secretary Dr. Kaup read the minutes of the meeting for 2015 and 2016 and same was confirmed by the General Body Members. Dr. Kaup appraised the social activities done by BCF in the UAE and India. He mentioned that BCF primarily conducts Students educational Scholarship function every year whereby more than 650 poor students are issued educational scholarships in Mangalore.

He mentioned that, BCF is concentrated on issuing educational scholarship which leads to a platform for bringing up the poor family in terms of their status, livelihood and education. Dr. Kaup mentioned that till today in the last 12 years, BCF has issued scholarship to more than 10,000 students. Dr. Kaup further mentioned that, BCF is conducting Iftar party every year in Dubai which is normally chaired by Mr. Abdul Lathif Mulky and his team members. Similarly, he mentioned that BCF conducts every year sports festival which has been chaired by various chair persons such as Mr. Afeeq Hussain and Mr. Sajpa. In addition to this, BCF also conducts bi-yearly Bearys get together function. Dr. Kaup mentioned that this year BCF is going to conduct World Beary Convention. Dr. Kaup also mentioned that, BCF never forgets to felicitate dignatories and Ministers coming from India to the UAE.

Mr. Abdul Lathif Mulky, the Vice President, thanked all the members and read the list of items/gifts maintained by BCF for the year 2015 and 2016. Mr. Ataullah presented the statement of accounts for the year 2015 and 2016. Dr. Kaup, the internal Auditor presented the Audit Report of BCF for the period 2015 and 2016.

All the members of the Managing Committee for the year 2015 and 2016 were relieved and the platform was given to the AGM Chairman Mr. Ashraf Satikal and his team and the Election Officer Mr. Iqbal Mepha to manage the election process for BCF.

Dr. B.K. Yusuf, Dr. Kaup Mohamed and all the Vice Presidents thanked all the members for providing an opportunity to serve BCF in the year 2015 and 2016. All mentioned that the strengths of BCF are its members who work day and night to serve the poor people of the society in the State of Karnataka in India.

Hassan Darvesh is the Ambassador of BCF. Zafarullah Khan is the chief advisor Dr. Thumbay Moideen is founder patron. Fataullah Tonse is honorary advisor. Mumtaz Ali is NRI patron.

The following members were elected to the Central Executive Committee and Ladies Wing Executive Committee for the year 2017 and 2018.

Name Post
Dr. B.K.Yusuf President
M.E. Muloor Vice President
Abdul Lathif Mulky Vice President
Ameeruddin S.I. Vice President
Afeeq Hussain Vice President
Dr. Kaup Mohammed General Secretary
Mohammed Iqbal Joint Secretary
Abdul Rahman Sajipa Joint Secretary
Athaulla G.K Treasurer
Abdul Nawaz Kotekar Joint Treasurer
Dr. Kaup Mohammed Auditor
M.B.Akbar Cultural & Entertainment Secretary
Usman Muloor Co Ordinator (Dubai)
Abdul Gafoor Parengipete Co Ordinator (Sharjah)
Ashraf Satikal Co Ordinator (Ajman, UAQ/Rak)
Mumtaz Hussain Cash Officer
Sulaiman Muloor Exe Member
Yakoob Dewa Exe Member
Usman Muloor Exe Member
Aslam Karaje Exe Member
Kalil Basha Exe Member
Samad Birali Exe Member
Rafeeq Mulky Exe Member
Rafeeq Sathikal Exe Member
Hussain Sathikal Exe Member
Abdul Lathif Puttur Exe Member
Abdul Razak Muthikal Exe Member
Hameed Bajpe Exe Member
Ameer Moideen Exe Member
Mohammed Riyaz Surathkal Exe Member
Rafeeq Gurupura Exe Member
Sulaiman Moidin Beary Exe Member
Sheikh Fahad Parengipete Exe Member
Ashraf Sathikal Exe Member
Rafeeq Dalkaje Kolpe Exe Member
Niyas Mohammed Exe Member
Saleem Althaf Advisor
Habeeb Adoor Advisor

Ladies Wing:

Name Post
Mrs. Mumtaz Hussain President
Mrs. Shanaz Sulaiman Vice President
Mrs. Asiya M.E Secretary
Mrs. Zainab Usman Joint Secretary
Mrs. Ayesha Ameer Exe Member
Mrs. Tanzeema Riyaz Exe Member
Mrs. Farzana Latif

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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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May 20,2020

Jeddah: Indian Pilgrims Welfare Forum (IPWF) under the patronage of consulate General of India Jeddah related to welfare activities connected to Indian hajj pilgrims in particular and welfare functions of Indian community at large, organized Quran recitation competition for Indian students of age 10 to 14 residing in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Grand Finale was conducted Live online via Zoom virtual conference on Friday 15th May 2020 at 14:45 Hrs.

The Consul General Of India, Jeddah and Vice Patron IPWF, H.E.Mr. Md. Noor Rahman Shiekh graced the Grand Finale as honorable Chief Guest. The HOC, Consul Hajj and Director IPWF - Mr. Y Sabir attended as Guest of Honor, while the ever-exuberant President of the forum Mr. Ayyub Hakeem lead the event. A large number of Indian dignitaries and media personnel also joined this live event.

Judges panel included three experienced youths. First judge was the Prominent Hafiz and one of the best Qaris of his calibre, Hafiz Ismail Yahya Bilal, well educated in Qirat from Umm Al Qura University Makkah and currently persuing Masters. He also holds many honors and accolades from various international competitions and appreciations from Imaams of Haramain. The other judge, Hafiz Abdullah A.Mateen Usmani, first position winner, a record for being youngest Indian to win Jeddah Quran competition 2018 under patronage of Jeddah Governor.  Hafiz Farhan Abdur Rab, was the third judge, an Engineer by profession, as well as current Treasurer at IPWF.

Winners; Humeirah Masood Kazi and Furqan Mohammed Vasi Ahmed won Gold position. Maryam Jaffar and Adil Abdul Rasheed ranked Silver while Khatija Ehtesham Ali and Nadeem Noorisha ranked Bronze. Consolation prizes were given to Aamina Mustafa and Mohammed Ahsan Ali. The event was organized to encourage and boost the ambitions of young generation and inspring them to bring out their best in Quran Recitation

While speaking at the event Chief Guest H.E.Mr. Md.Noor Rahman Sheikh appreciated the social works of IPWF for Indian Community, praised the brilliant performance of students, He said it gives us great pleasure seeing that all participants, Judges and Jury members are Indians, he said the recitation of the children was fantabulous, and congratulated to the winners and participants. Chief Guest further said President Ayyub Hakeem and his IPWF Team deserves to be appreciated for their relentless efforts for this Noble cause, even in this period when the world is observing lockdown.

HOC, Consul Hajj Mr. Y Sabir appreciated IPWF team for organizing this virtual competition, he said it’s really amazing that 111 students registered to participate for the contest, he appreciated the hard work of children and efforts of parents for preparing their children.

Mr. Hakeem welcomed all and informed that this competition received overwhelming response from Indian community locally and internationally in short time since its launch was just couple of days earlier. Which compliments events Objective to encourage children “mainly Indians residing in Saudi Arabia” especially during the month of Quran “Ramadan” and lockdown period #COVID-19. 

40 contestants made it to the Semifinals, and 15 Students reached the Grand Finale, 2 young children were given consolation for their enthusiastic recitation. 

The President also appreciated his IPWF Team for unwavering support in preparation of this event.  He thanked the Chief Guest, HE Mr. Md. Noor Rahman Sheikh and Guest of Honor Mr. Y Sabir for gracing this glorious competition. He Thanked the audience and announced that all contestants will be awarded appreciation “digital certificate’

Syed Nasir Khursheed anchored the program, and entertained with beautiful Urdu couplets. Farhan Abdur Rab and Abdul Rahman Poyakkara conducted the contest flawlessly on time. Farhan, concluded the event with Vote of Thanks and soleful dua.

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