Dubai: ‘The great Khali' to attend ‘Mr Intl Indian’ body building contest

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January 10, 2016

Dubai: Al Zeal Fitness & Dubai Indian Association under the aegis of Emirates Body Building Federation & Rhythm Events have scheduled for the first time ever UAE's biggest Body Building Championship 'Mr. International Indian 2015-16' Bodybuilding Championship competition on 29th & 30th January, 2016. The qualifying rounds will take place in an indoor venue to be finalised soon whereas the final rounds will be held on 30th January, 2016 at Al Nasr Leisure land Ice Rink with whole day event.

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ABOUT THE COMPETITION:

A record breaking participants are expected to be participating in this great event from all over GCC Countries & India and there is a rain of response who have already registered their entries. The competition which is open to all Indian expatriates holding valid Indian Passports will be held in six different weight categories: 60kg - 65kg, 65kg - 70kg, 70kg - 80kg, 80kg - 90kg, 90kg - 100kg, and 100 category. Winner of each category will qualify for the final round. Every category will have first runner up and second runner up prizes too.

PRIZE DETAILS

Again a record breaking biggest prize amount of Rs.1 Million for the Title and Rs.2.5 Million for the 17 other prizes have been announced by the organisers who said that this championship competition is exclusively to promote Indian bodybuilders who have so far produced many other champions while at the same time they were behind the screen unknown.

‘Mr. International Indian’ Title – IRs.1,000,000 with Cup and Certificate

Runner up – IRs. 500,000 with Cup and Certificate
First runner up - IRs. 250,000 with Cup and Certificate
Other three finalist – IRs. 100,000 with Cup and Certificate each.

This will be a golden opportunity for those Indian body builders to bag the International Title overseas. The total event will be professionally organised to International Standards without compromising any of the aspects.

To grace this biggest professional event WWF's World Heavyweight Champion 'The Great Khali' a well known professional wrestler will be arriving all the way from India along with his assistant Bobby. This is Khali's first ever visit to UAE where he has thousands of fan following. The 7-foot-1, 347-pound skyscraper of a WWE Superstar was a tower over all of the WWE Universe. Khali who once was an officer at Punjab State Police always stood out from every crowd not only for his overwhelming size, but also for being the first to blaze a trail to WWE from his native India. Khali’s battle-ready mentality and intimidating presence combined to make him a unique threat to every member of the WWE roster. He had successfully stood tall against celebrated WWE Superstars including The Undertaker, Kane, Big Show, John Cena and Jinder Mahal. And he was the last man standing in a 20-Man Battle Royal on SmackDown in 2007 that allowed Khali to realize his dream of becoming World Heavyweight Champion.

To add, there will be more than 50 well known dignitaries from India who have already booked their air tickets to witness the great sports event. While 2,000 plus Gyms operating in UAE have signed off their support in this event the Emirates Body Building Federation have partnered with their fullest support with eminent Emirati dignitaries have also blocked their dates to witness this first of its kind event in the UAE. The venue is expected to cross 3,500 spectators and all possible security measures will be taken for the smooth handling of this two day event.

Many sponsors have come forward voluntarily to support this biggest sport event in bodybuilding which will be supported by most of the TV medias, Web medias, Newspapers and Magazines of both UAE and Indian.

UAE's well known Bodybuilding Judges will select the final 60 participants out of 1,000 registered participants through the well written criteria of qualifying for this professional bodybuilding contest.

The final 60 selected qualified contesters will present themselves in the final round at the Ice Rink, Al Nasr Leisureland on 30th January, 2016 to finalise the top three winners. The winners will be announced and will be honoured with prize amount and trophy along with certificate of honour. All other participants will also receive Certificate of participation as a honour.

In between the events to add spice and colour to the event, there will be variety of presentations viz., Karate Demonstration, Judo Demonstration, Sumba dance, Standup Comedy, Magic, Music etc. A traditional UAE-India welcome will open up the programme on the final day giving touch to Indo-UAE friendship.

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April 7,2020

Dammam: Indian Social Forum, Dammam, Karnataka chapter distributed Food Kits for Indian expatriates labors who were in trouble due to Corona lockdown on April 6, 2020 at a labor camp here in Al Khobar.

The labors, most of them are from the staes of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh And Uttar Pradesh, were in trouble without food.

 Recieving the information leaders of Indian Social Forum immediately visited the camp to take survey.

Indian Social Forum with the help of donors distributed food kits. Indian Social Forum, Dammam, Karnataka Chapter president Mr.Mohammed Shareef Jokatte expressed gratitude for donors for their contribution.

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Muhammed Irshad
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Wednesday, 8 Apr 2020

 

Really appreciated. Working for this cause during this critical situation is really great job.

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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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Media Release
June 4,2020

Dr Soofi Anwar, Director Academics of University of Stirling RAK, UAE Campus, has achieved the prestigious professional recognition of Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) UK. He has achieved this milestone through the Stirling Framework for Evidencing Learning and Teaching Enhancement (SFELTE), the Continuing Professional Development Framework (CPD) for learning and teaching at University of Stirling, Scotland, UK. 

He was recognized for this achievement on recently concluded virtual Learning & Teaching Conference-2020 organized by University of Stirling Campus in UK.  He has secured his Ph.D. in Management from University of Azteca, Mexico.

Dr. Soofi Anwar has over 20 years of experience in teaching and academic leadership at higher education level and has worked in leading universities in UAE, Bahrain and India. He was conferred the prestigious Middle East Education Leadership Award, as the Best Professor in Management-2018 in recognition of his academic excellence, exemplary leadership in higher education. Prior to his current role, he has worked on leadership position in Birla Institute of Technology Offshore Campus RAK.

He has completed his MBA from Dept. of Business Administration, Mangalore University in 1999 and his B. Com degree from Canara College Mangaluru.

He has published numerous research papers in management and in the area of teaching and learning in higher education in reputed academic journals and international conferences proceedings. He is a member of editorial board of two leading management journals and engaged in reviewing faculty research publications in the area of management and marketing. 

He is a son of Haji Abdul Khadar Kodijal and Mrs. Mariyamma from Konaje, Mangaluru.

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