Jubail: Global Toastmasters Club holds New Year’s resolutions meet

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December 11, 2017

Al Jubail: Thursday, 7th December, 2017 was the day of celebration for well-known and reputed Global Toastmasters Club members and their families. The Global Members gathered to celebrate its last meeting of the term with 2018 new year’s resolution day. The proceedings began at 7:00pm at Grand Dunes Restaurant, Al Jubail. Downtown.

The meeting was opened by Sergeant at arms TM Syed Abbas, read out the mission of TMI. He then introduced the energetic Presiding Officer Madam Toastmasters Uzma Siddiqui, after her greetings and briefing, she welcomed the vibrant and dynamic Toastmaster of the day DTM Shameer Ahmed Kudroli to conduct the educational session of the evening. He revealed the meeting theme as ‘It’s our time’ and enlightened how we can utilize our precious time effectively and usefully to maintain our health as well as growth, subsequently he introduced the team of assignees to conduct the meeting with élan and ease.

Word master & Grammarian - MTM Madhura Nilesh, introduced the word of the day ‘Ebullient’, and explained its usage, General Evaluator- DTM Safare Mohammed conducted the evaluation session, Timer- TM Syed Abbas, Vote counter- TM Rajendra Singh. Two speeches were evaluated by DTM Aziz Siddiqui and TM Khalid Siddiqui. The table topics session was differed to provide ample time for workshop.

This meeting was a whooping success. It’s considered as 2018 New Year’s resolutions where celebration and education went together. With one advanced speech by presiding officer MTM Uzma Siddiqui and CC speech by MTM Zarin Abbas. Icing on the cake was, two informative workshops especially ‘How to prepare Humorous Speech’ and ‘How to tackle Table Topic’ were conducted by enthusiastic DTM Safare Mohammed and passionate DTM Aziz Siddique to prepare the members ready for upcoming contests.

The highlight of the meeting was the resolution for the year 2018. It’s a unique idea brought by TMOD. It’s was interesting to know that most of the members’ goal for the new year is to shed their weight with proper exercise, which showcased the health concern in growing among the members. At the end of the meeting, TMOD DTM Shameer Ahmed Kudroli gave tips on how to reduce the weight by a simple and easy to follow diet with a regular brisk walking of one hour.

Both the madam speakers were considered the winners of the meeting for their stunning performance. MTM Madura and TM Mesfer Al Saeed won the best resolution gift for their challenging yet achievable goals.

Presiding officer thanked TMOD for conducting the event colorfully and adjourned the meeting with a bang. Overall it was memorable evening with fun and education. A glimpse of the meeting can be found in the pics below:

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Dear DTM Shameer,

It was a wonderful meeting. Once again you made it grand. It was good to know that you are moving back to your native for better.

we will be missing you. All the very best dear.

Aziz Ahmad

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IPWF hosts online Quran recitation competition for Indian students

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May 20,2020

Jeddah: Indian Pilgrims Welfare Forum (IPWF) under the patronage of consulate General of India Jeddah related to welfare activities connected to Indian hajj pilgrims in particular and welfare functions of Indian community at large, organized Quran recitation competition for Indian students of age 10 to 14 residing in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Grand Finale was conducted Live online via Zoom virtual conference on Friday 15th May 2020 at 14:45 Hrs.

The Consul General Of India, Jeddah and Vice Patron IPWF, H.E.Mr. Md. Noor Rahman Shiekh graced the Grand Finale as honorable Chief Guest. The HOC, Consul Hajj and Director IPWF - Mr. Y Sabir attended as Guest of Honor, while the ever-exuberant President of the forum Mr. Ayyub Hakeem lead the event. A large number of Indian dignitaries and media personnel also joined this live event.

Judges panel included three experienced youths. First judge was the Prominent Hafiz and one of the best Qaris of his calibre, Hafiz Ismail Yahya Bilal, well educated in Qirat from Umm Al Qura University Makkah and currently persuing Masters. He also holds many honors and accolades from various international competitions and appreciations from Imaams of Haramain. The other judge, Hafiz Abdullah A.Mateen Usmani, first position winner, a record for being youngest Indian to win Jeddah Quran competition 2018 under patronage of Jeddah Governor. Hafiz Farhan Abdur Rab, was the third judge, an Engineer by profession, as well as current Treasurer at IPWF.

Winners; Humeirah Masood Kazi and Furqan Mohammed Vasi Ahmed won Gold position. Maryam Jaffar and Adil Abdul Rasheed ranked Silver while Khatija Ehtesham Ali and Nadeem Noorisha ranked Bronze. Consolation prizes were given to Aamina Mustafa and Mohammed Ahsan Ali. The event was organized to encourage and boost the ambitions of young generation and inspring them to bring out their best in Quran Recitation

While speaking at the event Chief Guest H.E.Mr. Md.Noor Rahman Sheikh appreciated the social works of IPWF for Indian Community, praised the brilliant performance of students, He said it gives us great pleasure seeing that all participants, Judges and Jury members are Indians, he said the recitation of the children was fantabulous, and congratulated to the winners and participants. Chief Guest further said President Ayyub Hakeem and his IPWF Team deserves to be appreciated for their relentless efforts for this Noble cause, even in this period when the world is observing lockdown.

HOC, Consul Hajj Mr. Y Sabir appreciated IPWF team for organizing this virtual competition, he said it’s really amazing that 111 students registered to participate for the contest, he appreciated the hard work of children and efforts of parents for preparing their children.

Mr. Hakeem welcomed all and informed that this competition received overwhelming response from Indian community locally and internationally in short time since its launch was just couple of days earlier. Which compliments events Objective to encourage children “mainly Indians residing in Saudi Arabia” especially during the month of Quran “Ramadan” and lockdown period #COVID-19.

40 contestants made it to the Semifinals, and 15 Students reached the Grand Finale, 2 young children were given consolation for their enthusiastic recitation.

The President also appreciated his IPWF Team for unwavering support in preparation of this event. He thanked the Chief Guest, HE Mr. Md. Noor Rahman Sheikh and Guest of Honor Mr. Y Sabir for gracing this glorious competition. He Thanked the audience and announced that all contestants will be awarded appreciation “digital certificate’

Syed Nasir Khursheed anchored the program, and entertained with beautiful Urdu couplets. Farhan Abdur Rab and Abdul Rahman Poyakkara conducted the contest flawlessly on time. Farhan, concluded the event with Vote of Thanks and soleful dua.

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