Jeddah: Karnataka Noble Trophy -2014 cricket tournament held

December 13, 2014

Jeddah: The first season of Karnataka Noble Trophy (KNT) Cricket Tournament with the slogan “Cricket for noble cause” jointly organized by Karnataka NRI Forum and Jamiyyatul Falah Jeddah, got off to a colorful start at the Sharbatli Ground, Baghdadiya here recently.

The tennis ball limited over knockout series tournament participated by sixteen reputed cricket teams from Jeddah, has been officially inaugurated by the Chief Guest Mr. Aijaz Ahmed Khan, Vice President - Jeddah Cricket Association. Delivering his chief guests speech, Mr. Khan appreciated the organizing committee for supporting the noble cause through sports activities in KSA which will also spread positive awareness among the community on social development of our society. He also assures to extend full support to both the organizations from Karnataka State in future and remembers his routes and relations with Karnataka State.

President of the Karnataka NRI Forum Jeddah Mr. Roshan Rodrigues welcomed the chief guest, sponsors, well wishers, all participating teams, cricket loving audience and all the organizing committee members. Mr. Roshan emphasize the importance of promoting cricket in Saudi Arabia and said this would play vital role in bridging the strong Indo – Saudi relation and appealed all the playing teams to enjoy the cricket matches with real sport spirit.

Managing Committee Team leader Mr. Mohammed Mansoor has introduced both the Organizations as top NGOs of Karnataka striving to help poor and needy persons back home in India and in KSA and also highlighted the activities & objectives of both the organizations & presented the prime objective of KNT trophy as a Joint endeavor of Karnataka NRI Forum and Jamiyyatul Falah Jeddah.

Vice President of Jamiyyatul Falah Jeddah Mr. Mohammed Rafeeq while speaking said this is the first occasion where two major organizations of Karnataka working together for the noble cause and wished good luck to all the participating teams.

KNT Managing committee thanked all the sponsors for coming forward to help in organizing this tournament successful including Al Saeed Group of Industries, Center Point, NATCO Saudi Arabia, Intermodal Services of SA, Binzagar, Pepsi Saudi Arabia, iMas, Golden Travel, RF Developers, Teamwork International Freight Est, AWS Movers, SSQ Company, Bariz Global Co, Master Trading Contracting & Rental Services, Budget Rent a Car, ESG & Partners Co, Village Restaurant, Mehfil Restaurant, Hakkami Comupters, C Systems, Comaco, Rabia Tea, Salman Group Al Raja Press, Super Max, Hashir Trading, Ayon Est, M A Alawi Est, Al Salam Alami Est and many more well wishers.

The first round knockout matches has completed on 4th Dec, Thursday night and by 5th Dec Friday evening onwards and the following teams emerged in the first round after knocking down its opponents:

Al Max Vs Center point: Al Max won by 7 wickets.
Rising star Vs JICC: Rising Star won the match.
Abiyon Jeddah Vs Challengers: Challengers won by 5 wickets.
Basem International Vs IOE Jeddah: Basem International won by 5 wickets
Jeddah Scorpio Vs Target Guys: Target Guys won by 5 runs
ISF Karnataka Vs MSC Shipping: ISF Karnataka won by 112 runs.
IOE Reliance Vs Dazzel Super King: Dazzel Super King won by 39 runs.
Deccan Knights Vs ATS: ATS won by 48 runs.
ISF Karnataka has set the new record of 186 runs for 3 in eight over match with the amazing batting performance by Amir who scored individually 90 with 13 sixes and 2 boundaries which was widely appreciated by all the cricket loving spectators.
The second round Quarter Finals will be played in between following teams on 11th Dec Thursday night:
Al Max Vs Challengers: 8.00 pm to 9.30pm
Rising Star Vs Basem International: 9.30pm to 11.00pm
Target Guys Vs Dazzel Super King: 11.00pm to 12.30am
ISF Karnataka Vs ATS: 12.30am to 2.00am
The winners of Second Round Quarter Finals will fight for Semi Finals on Friday 12th Dec as per following schedule:
First Semi Final: 2.00pm to 3.30pm
Second Semi Final: 3.45pm to 5.15pm
Finals will be played on 12th Dec 2014 by 5.45pm to 7.15pm

Colorful inaugural program was started with recitation of Holy Quran by Shaikh Saoud, IT Coordinator KNRI Forum while Niaz Ahmed, press secretary of the forum anchored the program. Syed Nasir Khursheed proposed the vote of thanks on behalf of Karnataka Noble Trophy Managing Committee to Chief Guest, well wishers, sponsors, all the playing teams, audience and he also expressed deep sense of appreciation for excellent team work performed by members of both KNRI Forum and JF Jeddah on organizing this spectacular event especially by Shaikh Saoud, Sabu chandran, Arshad Hussain, Nawaz Sharief, Harsha, Yeshwant, Mohammed Saheb, Imtiaz Ahmed, Rajesh Kumar, Atish Ahmed, Fahim, Ashfaq and Farooq have played major role in organizing this tournament with ground and pitch preparation. Habeeb Rahman was the match referee for all the matches and professional umpiring was done by Arshad, Sharief, Nawaz and Haseeb while Giant Score Board was controlled by Shaikh Saoud, Samir Kazi, Iqbal Mirza and Ansar Shaikh. All cricket lovers enjoyed live commentary by well known commentator and former radio announcer of Sri Lanka Radio MMM Naushad, Shaikh Saoud, Abdul Khader and Saif.

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Karnataka unit of Indian Social Forum holds blood donation camp in Qatar

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February 4,2020

On the occasion of 71st Republic Day of India, Qatar Indian Social Forum (QISF), Karnataka State organized a blood donation camp in Doha Qatar, in association with Hamad Medical Corporation on 31st January 2020, Friday.

At first, QISF Karnataka State Vice President, Ziaul Huq welcomed the guests, dignitaries and blood donors.

The Blood Donation Camp was inaugurated by ICC President Mr. Manikantan A P who was the Chief guest. In his inaugural speech, he emphasized that, Service to humanity is service to God. By donating the blood, not only we save the lives, but we get blessings also. He also said that punctuality is the key factor in these type of events and should be incorporated by all of us.

QISF Central Committee President, Sayeed Komachi highlighted the necessity and importance of donating the blood and assured QISF a socio cultural organization will always be ready for this noble cause.

Dr. Vishwantha Kini, a well known Radiologist in HMC motivated the donors.

The camp was started at 7.00 A M and ended at 5.30 PM in which 146 people donated the blood out of 185 people registered.

SKMWA President Abdul Majeed and Dr. Haroon from Asian Medical Centre, who were also the Guests in the programme praised the initiative and efforts of QISF.

QISF Central Committee Vice President Salam Kunnamal, General Secretary Basheer Ahmed, Northern States President Fasiuddin, QISF State and Branch Committee members Lathif Madikeri, Zakariya Pandeshwar, Saleem Bangadi, Mujeebulla Khan, Nayeem Belapu, Ibrahim UB, Toufeeq, Anwar Angargundy, Rizwan Kalladka, Asif Bannur, Imtiyaz Karnad, Jaleel Kalladka, Haneef Montepadav, Rafiq Uppinangady and other members were present during the programme.

The program was presided and concluded by QISF Karnataka State President Nazeer Pasha.

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Great job, this will save many lives. Hats off to QISF for this wonderful event on the occasion of Rebulic Day celebration.

Well done qisf...again u did a great work by collecting blood to serve humanity...qosf is a second word for humanity!!

Masha Allah. Good Job done by QISF

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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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Karavali Welfare Association Riyadh holds blood donation camp

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January 27,2020

Riyadh: On the occasion of 71st Republic Day of India, Karavali Welfare Association Riyadh (KWAR) conducted BLOOD DONATION CAMPAIGN on the 17th Jan 2020 at KING SAUD Universities King Khalid University Hospital, Riyadh.

This is one of KWARs Prestigious Humanitarian EVENT every year, as we are indebted to serve the society for a Great Cause.

The campaign began at 08:30 am with a theme of Republic Day Celebrations and went on till 3:30 pm. Irrespective of Friday being a weekend and holiday people came in good numbers to donate Blood. The Hospital Staff, The Doctors and the Blood Bank Technicians and others at King Khalid University Hospital were more than happy to serve all those who have participated in this campaign.

KWAR Thanks all the Hospital Staff especially Mr. Salman Baqsh for his introduction of KWAR to Blood Bank and all the arrangements for this campaign, without his support this could not been done. Dr. Zafar Mahmoud for his wonderful support during the campaign and Mr. Abdullah Al Saman for his outstanding Hospitality throughout the campaign. KWAR also thanks all the donors who came all the way voluntarily for this Great Humanitarian Cause. As a token of gesture KWAR awarded Certificate of Appreciation to all the participants.

And KWAR would like to thank specially Mr. Nasir, Representative of Blood Helpline Karnataka, who encouraged many donors and made them to actively participate and donate blood for this noble cause.

KWAR’s core activities was on display on the screen, with most of the Committee members were present at the venue to serve the donors. KWAR thanks all the members, the Executive committee and all those who took their valuable time to organize this event successfully and thank all our well-wishers who supported us for the BLOOD DONATION CAMPAIGN. We in KWAR wish every Donor and the participants a healthy life ahead, and we need everyone's active participation in all our Future events.