IFF organises Hajj reception party to volunteers

[email protected] (Shameer Ahmed Kudroli)
November 22, 2013
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Jeddah, Nov 21: “Selfless and timely service of India Fraternity Forum volunteers during the Hajj has been praiseworthy. Their service was much valuable and benefited thousands of "guests of Allah' not only from India or Asia, but many from different countries around the globe. I was able to find the IFF volunteers who stands out with orange jacket in every nook and corner of Mena” said Mr. Faiz Ahmed Kidwai, H.E the Consul General of India, Jeddah.

Mr. Faiz Ahmed Kidwai was inaugurating the get together of the Haj service volunteers organized by India Fraternity Forum at the Consulate of India premises.

He was proud to indicate that the service of forum volunteers had become an inspiration for many other countries to arrange their volunteers to help their pilgrims in Mena. Mr. Kidwai added that volunteers of many countries asked for the copies of the map of Mena prepared by India Fraternity Forum on the instruction of the Consul General and he was very happy and to provide them the same, as it was very easy and simple to understand the location in Mena.

Forum President Ashraf Morayur presided over the function. He expressed his gratitude to the Consul General for his tremendous support and remarkable service to the expatriate Indian community and on behalf of Fraternity Forum, Mr. Ashraf presented a memento to the Consul General, for his care and concern for his fellow Indians.

He added that, the task of helping the sick pilgrims, particularly the old aged women were carried out smoothly by IFF make use of the Women's Fraternity Forum volunteer team, as many pilgrims from India were above 70 years of age. He said that this year there were 32 Women volunteers and 24 students in their team making 1200 in total. This year the trip on Mashaer train service for the Hajis became more comfortable thanks to the sincere round the clock service of the Forum volunteers that helped the pilgrims.

Immense service of the Indian volunteers were indeed a blessing to many thousands of pilgrims and I was able to witness that the forum volunteers were very active in service around the clock in Makkah, particularly in the Haram premises. said Mr. Mohammed Noor Rahman Sheikh, the Haj Consul. Haj Consul congratulated the Forum leadership, who were very active in service in Mena along with their volunteers.

Service of the Forum volunteers is model to the rest of the nations said Mukhtar Al Kindi, in-charge of Youth Team of World Assembly of Muslim Youth (WAMY). Watching the Volunteer service of Fraternity Forum. Arab countries have already engaged their volunteers this year in Muna, he added.

Dr. Muneera Khalid Balahmar, Director, Health Education Administration, Ministry of Health, lauded the sincere services of the Forum volunteers, as she remembered the outstanding relief service of the forum during the days of flood in Jeddah.

Many other dignitaries including, but not limited to, Abdul Khader Khan (President IPWF), Dr. Israrul Haq (Economist, Batterji University), Saleem Qadri (Sec. IPWF), Aleem Khan Falaki (Convr . Socio Reforms Forum), Mr. Shafeequrahman Shareef (Mg Dir. AlFazal Int'l School & Chairman Adv Board IFF Haj Service) Mr.Mohammed Basahi (WAMY), Eng. Hassan Julaidan (Saudi Airlines), Shaikh Abdul Naser & Mr. Baraa Mustafa Al Ateeq (Alwatan) graced the occasion with their inspiring words and esteemed presence.

The Consul General Mr. Faiz Ahmed Kidwai and Haj Consul Mr. Mr. Mohammed Noor Rahman Sheikh distributed certificates to the volunteers of Students' Fraternity Forum.

The program began with the recitation of verses from holy Quraan by Muzammil Nazeer and EM Abdulla IFF Regional coordinator tendered the vote of thanks.

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Media Release
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.

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Media Release
May 14,2020

Dubai: A non-profitable social organization, KSCC is delivering a great service to the community during this pandemic situation.

Karnataka Sports and Cultural Club is a civil organization registered under Community Development Authority (CDA) involved in implementing various UAE government initiatives, blood donation drives, health campaigns, sport events, charity works, awareness programs and much more.

KSCC is currently actively liaising with Dubai government authorities in discharging the needs and requirements of the people in these challenging covid-19 pandemic times. It is also involved the activities such as logistics, coordinating stores, mobilizing isolation centers, equipping quarantine facilities and volunteering services.

During these testing times, KSCC is also facilitating the Guidance to the general public, follow-up up to 122 covid positive cases, counselling the affected, assisting the references and providing the ever-necessary emotional support by setting up a team of 24 reserved persons for call center helplines.

As per the request from DHA (Dubai Health Authority) KSCC has successfully organized the blood donation drive and donated upto 141 units of blood with the help of KSCC members & supporters.

Apart from above, KSCC is also engaged in serving needy by distributing the food provisional kit (Yestahloon) from the very 1st day of lockdown till day by their special task force team under guidelines of CDA, and also taking into consideration the month of Ramadan, team is successfully distributing Iftar food & provision kit with the help of donors.

In the 1st Phase, KSCC covered 2421 beneficiaries by providing 440 provisional food kits, 435 food pack and 529 Iftar kits.

As per the CDA guidelines, club is also engaged in following up the health condition of senior citizens living in UAE.

KSCC special team is also engaged in clearing documentation and formalities related to dead body repatriation until its final procedures and handing over to relatives with help of UAE governments authorities. Total 5 dead bodies are repatriated in their 1st phase of service.

KSCC is also having a center controlled special task team to assist all above activities during the covid-19 pandemic to continue the services to general public.

KSCC thanks all Government authorities, Members in different task team, supporters and Sponsors company MAERSK, MALABAR GOLD & DIAMOND and TAMIL ENTREPRENEUR for their support and also request extend their support to consolidate the above demanding service and deliver our best possible assistance not only because it is the month of Ramadan, but also our responsibility to reach out to the poor and needy, during this fight against Covid-19.

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May 20,2020

Dubai, May 20: Dubai-based Karnataka Sports and Cultural Club’s humanitarian services in charge Naseer Karaje team have appreciated the efforts of Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner, Mangaluru Airport director, NGOs of Mangaluru, and MLA for extending a royal welcome to second batch of repatriates from Dubai that landed at Mangaluru Airport on May 18.

There was so much of confusions when 1st batch of repatriation flight landed in Mangaluru airport on 12th May due to lack of proper arrangements and co ordination.

This time due to proper arrangements and special supervision by the DC everything was driven smoothly. It has given a confidence to all the Manglurean expats of Dubai in returning to their native places, the KSCC said.

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