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Indian Social Forum celebrates I-Day across Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia

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August 17, 2015

Dammam: Indian Social Forum, Karnataka State Committee, organized Independence Day Celebration Programs across Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia as part of celebrating 69th Independence Day of India. Indian Social Forum arranged a platform for Non-Resident Indians to celebrate the Independence Day through cultural events, sports, skits and stage shows with great enthusiasm.

There was a public program in Rose Auditorium of Dammam on 15th of August 2015under Udupi district of Indian Social Forum, Karnataka. Speaking on the occasion Mr. Fayaz, General Secretary of Central Committee said, “Being an Indian we should always uphold the sovereignty of the country. We should not keep this day only for a mere celebration, butalso we should struggleto save our pre-eminent democratic system of India. There is an alarming damage on democratic system taking place in India through some ideologies. Now it is our responsibility to save our country’s secular heritage”.

The chief guests Narendra Shetty, President of Mangalore Association, Anwar Sadath, Vice President of Hidayah Foundation, Abdullah Kutyady, Regional President of India Fraternity Forum, presented heart full greetings on this occasion. On the same occasion prizes distributed to the winners of the Cricket Tournament which is held earlier to the Independence Day celebrations on 14th of August. Eastern Blue Cricketers Khobar was emerged as the Champions and Star Cricketers Krishnapura was runners up of the trournament. Sarfraz of Eastern Blue Cricketers Khobar was emerged as both Man of the Match and Man of the Series.

Indian Social Forum Udupi district president Salim Udupi gave a short preface on the occasion and Nazrullah Khan welcomed the gathering. Rauf and Khalid Bantwalcoordinated the program. Vice president Abdul Rahman gave vote of thanks. There was patriotic songs from children and quiz for the audience were arranged.

Al Khobar: There was a public program also organized in Afsara Auditorium of Khobar on 15th of August 2015, under D.K. district of Indian Social Forum. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. A.M. Arif, General Secretary of Indian Social Forum State Committee said, “Over past 68 years our department system has completely failed to establish the social justice. In such a case it is our duty to protest against such system and also to fight for the rights of people”.

Imran Karkala, Vice President of JamiyyathulFalah, Dammam, Bande Nawaz of Bijapurians Association, Siraj of Malnad Association and Ahmad Basheer of India Fraternity Forum, Khobar were among the guests present on the dais.

Indian Social Forum D.K. district president SiddiqNandarabettu gave a short preface and welcomed the gathering. Mohammad Nisaafcoordinated the program. RafiqUchila gave vote of thanks. As part of the program Social Forum members demonstrated the skit which made a sensation of patriotism and unity among the audience. There was quiz and other fun activities for the audience and prizes also distributed on the occasion.

Indian Social Forum also arranged sports events in Jubail and Hasa. Sweets and dinner was served among the audience who were participated in the celebration.

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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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News Network
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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Agencies
August 8,2020

Dubai, Aug 7: One may call it good luck, but for two Indian expats it was God who prevented them at the last minute from boarding the Air India Express plane that crashed in Kerala, killing at least 18 people on board.

According to India's Civil Aviation Ministry, the Boeing 737 aircraft on a flight from Dubai to Kozhikode overshot the runway at Kozhikode airport on Friday evening. There were 184 passengers including 10 infants, 2 pilots and four cabin crew onboard the aircraft.

Noufal Moin Vetten, an Ajman resident working as an office boy in a Sharjah school, was booked to travel on the flight and had checked in as per schedule.

Recounting his miraculous escape, Vetten, a resident of Malappuram, Thirunavaya, whose visa was cancelled a week ago, told Gulf News: “I was handed my boarding pass, but when I reached immigration, they told me I had to pay a fine of Dh 1,000 (Rs 20,430) for overstay. I had only Dh 500 (Rs10,215) with me.

"I called my school PRO and he told me to come back. He said they would follow protocols and pay the fines before sending me,“ he said.

Vetten was disappointed and called his family to let them know.

“When I heard about the crash, I was saddened for all the passengers. But I'm so relieved I missed it. God has been really merciful,” said Vetten.

Afsal Parrakodan, a resident of Abu Dhabi, had a similar stroke of luck.

“My work visa was cancelled about a week ago. After getting my boarding pass, I was told I had to pay a fine of Dh1,000 at the immigration counter, but I had only Dh500 on me.”

“I was very keen to board the flight and be with my family. So I called a friend who brought me the additional Dh500, but by then, my baggage had been offloaded and the flight's doors were closed,” said Parrakodan.

“I was feeling very sad and called my mother to tell her I had missed the flight. But a few hours later, when I learnt of the crash, I couldn’t help but feel relieved and thankful to God for saving my life,“ said an overwhelmed Parrakodan who plans to fly back next week. 

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