Eastern Blue Jubail lifts DCA Cricket League Championship Trophy-2014

May 3, 2014

Dammam, May 3: Eastern Blue Jubail won the DCA League Championship Trophy after beating Al Falah Jubail in the finals of DCA 15 over League Cricket Tournament- 2014. The tournament was sponsored by Al Anwaar Group –Dammam, Sab Middle East- Dammam and Al Salah- Jubail.

Majeed, captain of Eastern Blue won the toss and put Al Falah’ for bat. Nisar and Tasleem opened the innings for Al Falah. They played steadily and put on 29 runs for the first wicket. It was Fayaz, who took the vital wicket of Nisar and Thousheed, in two consecutive deliveries. In the next over Nazman also took the important wicket of Nainar. Al Falah lost 3 wickets in quick intervals. Then Tasleem and Sayyed played responsible and kept moving the score board. At one stage Al Falah were 60/6 in 10th over. At this crucial level good all-rounder of the ball – Rameez, took the challenge and played magnificently by hitting Eastern Blues bowlers. He hit 5 huge sixes. He scored valuable 47 runs before losing wicket. At the end Al Falah were all out for 119/10 in 13th over.

For Al Falah’: Rameez – 47, Tasleem – 19, Sayyed - 11,

For Eastern Blue: All the bowlers bowled well as Nazman took 3/19, Tairaz took 3/29, Fayaz 2/23 and Asif 2/28.

On the chase, Fayaz and Tairaz opened the innings for Eastern Blues. They lost the important wicket of Tairaz when the score was 8. Then, the captain and good striker of the ball Majeed joined Fayaz. Immediately they lost the vital wicket of Fayaz when the score was 17. At this difficult stage - Ashfaq joined Majeed and both played responsibly by rotating the strikes. These two batsmen put on valuable partnership of 71 runs for the 3rd wicket. Captain Majeed played brilliant innings and took his team for grand victory. At the end Easten Blues were 121/8 on 14th over.

For Eastern Blues - Majeed – 48, Ashfaq – 20, and Fayaz – 15.

For Al Falah’ – Thanseer took 3/22, and Nizam took 2/17.

Captain of Eastern Blue – Majeed adjudged as the “Man of the match finals” for his superb batting performances.

Semi finals

Prior to this finals first semi final was played between United Lanka and Al Falah’. Bating first Al Falah’ scored 95/10. Chasing a lowest target United Lanka were all-out for 74. Al Falah’ defeated United Lanka by 21 runs.

Second semi final was played between Crescent and Eastern Blues. Batting first Crescent made 106/10 and Eastern Blues chased the target in 11th over losing four wickets.

Prize distribution on June 6

After the finals, League Tournament sponsors Mr. Zia Malik, from Al Anwaar Group, Mr. Nazeer Hussain from Al Salah, lauded the efforts of DCA Committee in organizing such a grand tournaments which lasted for four months with 40 teams participating and they promised their support for DCA in future too.

DCA President Ashok Patel thanked the sponsors for their support and also thanks to all the teams for their participation and made this tournament grand success.

DCA Annual Prize Distribution ceremony is expected to be held on Friday 6th June 2014, at Crystal Hall Dammam. All the winners/runners and merited players are invited.

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IMA Kuwait hosts online Eid get-together amid covid lockdown

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June 1,2020

Kuwait: Eid is usually a time of family get-togethers and feasts after weeks of dawn-to-dusk fasting. But this year people celebrated at home, with virus fears dampening the holiday spirit and strict restrictions in place.

Kuwait went under full curfew before the start of Ramadan leaving people to practice fasting and Ramadan rituals at home, Even Eid al-Fitr came under full lock-down period.

As situation demanded, IMA Kuwait celebrated the Eid Get-together online via video conferencing tool, All IMA members participated joyfully in Eid Milan online gathering which was scheduled immediately after Eid prayer. Members participated and congratulated each other on the eve of Eid.

The IMA president Shamvel Parviz addressed the gathering and thanked them for joining online for this unique Eid celebration which will be remembered in history. He also advised members to be aware of conditions of neighbors, friends and family and assist them if they need help in this difficult time.

Eid al-Fitr follows weeks of fasting and marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Thousands of Muslims all over Kuwait followed strict guideline and performed Eid prayer at home along with their family.

As a part of social service activities IMA also distributed ration kits before start of Ramadan and during Ramadan for needy people all over Kuwait.

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Riyadh: Indian Social Forum observes R-Day

January 28,2020

Riyadh, Jan 28: The celebration of the 71st Republic Day was held on January 26th by the Central Committee of the Indian Social Forum Riyadh at the Ramada Hotel Auditorium in Riyadh. People from different Indian states and different religious backgrounds were present during the event.

The program was inaugurated with the unity song, Saleem Moulavi– Regional committee member India Fraternity Forum/Riyadh inaugurated the program.

Social Forum Central Committee president Janab Harris Mangaluru chaired the program and welcomed the guests. In his presidential speech he described and uncovered stories of freedom struggle and participants of Indian Muslims for the freedom fight. He urged everyone to fight against unconstitutional Citizenship Amendment Bill which passed by Centre government. He said that the We will continue its agitation against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and the NRC and would not relent unless the Union government withdrew the Act.

Indian Social Forum Karnataka State Committee member Janab Mohammed Naveed delivered the Republic Day message. He said India was formed based on concept of ‘unity in diversity’ and it becomes every Indians’ responsibility to safeguard it. He expressed concern over CAA, NRC and NPR. Across India, students at other universities are against the Citizenship Amendment Act passed by Centre government. The law offers amnesty to undocumented migrants from three neighboring Muslim-majority countries but only if they are non-Muslim. Critics say that by excluding Muslims, the law establishes a religious test for Indian citizenship, in violation of the secularism enshrined in India's constitution. The Indians, irrespective of caste, creed, religion and region have firmly resolved to oppose the draconian laws and fascist moves to debar the poor. Constitution granted to every person and citizen of India who are not ready to put them on a test of ideology of RSS and programs of BJP to implement the Brahmanist mind-set. He said that the police atrocities against CAA/NRC/NPR protesters had increased only in BJP-ruled States and there were several loose ends in the police story about the incidents leading to the firing.

Eng Shahul Hameed – Coordinator of Tamil Nadu Islamic Federation, Dr. Jahangeer Ahmed - Assistant professor/King Saud university, Mohammed Rafi – Gen Secretary of India Fraternity Forum Regional Committee, Mr. Abdul jaleel– Vice President of Indian Islahi Center, Mr. Basha –Member of IFT Executive Council , Mr. Ajmal Hussain – Member of Pravasi Forum central Committee, Younus Wallan – President Humanity Forum Riyadh. All delivered the message on the eve.

Basheer Karandur, General Secretary of Social Forum Central Committee, welcomed the gathering and Social Forum Riyadh Tamilnadu State Committee President Jabir presented the vote of thanks. Abdul Basheer was master of ceremony.

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Karnataka NRI Forum Jeddah repatriates 177 stranded Kannadigas from Saudi Arabia

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July 30,2020

Jeddah: The first chartered flight for repatriation passengers from Jeddah to Bengaluru organized by Karnataka NRI Forum Jeddah – Saudi Arabia was successfully landed at Bengaluru airport by 01.00 am on 19th July 2020.

Spice Jet (SG9884) departed from King Abdul Aziz International Airport Jeddah by 05.00 pm local time with 177 stranded passengers which includes 12 Pregnant Woman, 3 infants, 44 Short term visa holders, 3 medical emergency patients and 115 migrate workers and labours from various districts of Karnataka state.

Karnataka NRI Forum Jeddah, a registered charitable organization under Government of Karnataka & Indian Consulate Jeddah - Saudi Arabia, helping the Kannadigas overseas & in Karnataka State as well, has initiated major role for helping stranded Kannadigas to travel back to home. During Pandemic hundreds of stranded Kannadigas were approached to the forum and requested to arrange special chartered flight to Bengaluru from Jeddah.

Initiating from collecting the data of passengers, the forum’s special panel including its President Mr. Mohammed Mansoor, Secretary Mr. Peter Mascarenes, Vice Presidents Mr. Nasir Khurshid, Dr.Ashfaque Maniyar, Chief Coordinator Mr. Shaikh Saoud, Cultural Secretaries Mr. Arifulla Shariff and Mr. Rajesh Suvarna, Treasurer Mr. Habib Rahman and Press Secretary Mr. Baig, the forum’s members have worked very hard to conclude this task very successful.

The forum provided food packets as refreshment, complementary PPE kitsto each passenger as precaution against the spread of any infections while travelling and also guided all passengers by supporting them in Awdha portal (Saudi Passport Department) and Seva Sindhu portal registration of Government of Karnataka.

The official travel partner ITL Travel Management Company has rendered remarkable service to the passengers not only in ticketing but also supported with top priority in confirming the aircraft from SPICE JET and availed good service from ground staff at Jeddah Airport.

All passengers have reached safely to their homes after completing the 7 days institutional quarantine at Bengaluru. 100% passengers had NEGETIVE report on Covid-19 test made on arrival as well as after institutional quarantine.

In the press release published from the President, Mr. Mohammed Mansoor has expressed his prodigious gratitude to the Ambassador of India to Saudi Arabia H. E. Dr. Ausaf Sayeed, Deputy Consul General of India - Jeddah Mr. Y Saber and Chief Minister of Karnataka State Shri B. S. Yediyurappafor providing necessary approvals and NOC for the chartered flight operation. He also conveyed his boundless appreciationto Shri B. Y. Raghavendra, Member of Parliament Shimoga District (Karnataka) for his swift support extended to the forum and as well to Dr. Aarathi Krishna, Ex-Deputy Chairperson – NRI Forum of Karnataka – Government of Karnataka for her significant guidance and support on completing this mission.

The forum has thanked all the officers in King Abdul Aziz International Airport Jeddah and Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru for the facilities provided to the passengers. The Forum has thanked all passengers travelled for their calmness and also thanked to all other members of the forum, Staff of ITL Travels and SPICE JET for their tremendous support extended throughout the mission accomplishment.