Dubai: 'Shanan Star' win Hidayah Season-2 Trophy

April 4, 2015

Dubai: Hidayah Cricket Tournament Season-2 was recently organized by the Dubai unit of Hidayah Foundation, a Mangaluru based charitable organization. As many as 16 cricket teams from across the UAE took part in the tournament held in Dubai.

The games commenced at 7:30 a.m. and concluded at 6:30 p.m, with Team ‘Shanan Star’ winning the Title Hidayah Trophy Season 2 Champions. ‘Royal Shiroor’ were the runners up.

Individual performers are: Best Bowler: Fawaz (Shanan Star), Best Batsman: Sarfraz (Royal Shiroor), Hat trick Wicket: Tanveer (Hidayah Eleven), Man of the Series: Rameez (Shanan Star).

The Awards Presentation function was held on 28th March, at the residence of Mohammed Shareef, Chairman of Khushi Group of Companies.

The primary objective of the tournament was to create an awareness and concern within the youth towards the conditions of the needy and as well keep them updated on how through a collective and structured approach, we can overcome many of the challenges faced by the community at large.

Mr. Habibullah, Chairman of the Hidayah Cricket Tournament 2015, hosted the event. He encouraged the youth to strongly participate in efforts to help the needy and join the cause. He mentioned that the youth are the hope of the future and any changes that we wish to see in the community must come from the youth, while simultaneously learning from the experiences of senior members of the community.

Mr. Tanveer Ahmed, President of the Hidayah Foundation (HF) Dubai Unit, made a detailed presentation on the Vision and Objectives of Hidayah Foundation. He elaborated on HF’s Vision 2025 and explained the various mechanisms through which HF undertakes its efforts towards uplifting the poor, the empowerment of Women and Development of Children. The audience found the presentation extremely informative and shared their thoughts and opinions, which was very encouraging.

The awards presentation ceremony was conducted by the Tournament Coordinating Unit comprising of Mr. Abdul Ghafoor Farangipete, Mr. Altaf Hameed and Mr. Mohammed Nawaz. Members and representatives of the various teams were present to accept their trophies from the delegates present.

Mr. Habibullah concluded the event with a commitment to continue hosting similar events in the future to build stronger bonds of friendship and brotherhood within the youth. Mr. Tanveer proposed vote of thanks.

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Dubai | NRI Entrepreneur, philanthropist Dewakara Alva no more

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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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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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Jals-e-Uchila get-together held in Dammam

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March 15,2020

Markaz Al Madeena Association, Eastern province, conducted JALS-E-UCHILA get together program at Dammam, Saudi Arabia on March 5,2020 on account of celebrating 28 years of social service dedicated by the organization.

The event chairman Noushad Uchil inaugurated the function. The organization president presided the program and delivered talk about the intention of the organization. Hashim Uchil has intorduced the social and academic contribution of the organization of past 28 years. Jamal Uchil welcomed the gathering and Ismail G.I. host the program.

Games, Quiz and prize distribution to the winners and senior social workers was the special attraction of the event. The planning committee of the event includes Iqbal, Farooq, Shahul Hameed, Ramza, Nabeel, Afthar, Ashraf and Shafi.