Jubail: Toastmaster Mohammed Al Qahtani feted

January 18, 2016

Jubail: Al Awal Advanced Toastmasters, the only advanced club in Jubail, held a special meeting on Saturday, 9th January 2016 at Al-Jude Village, Jubail to felicitate recently crowned in Las Vegas, USA, the first Saudi Arabian World Champion of Public Speaking 2015 Toastmaster Mohammed Al Qahtani as well as celebrated its third anniversary.

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The special meeting opened by TM VCS Nair reading the mission statement of Toastmasters International and introduced the ever energetic Mangalorean President DTM Shameer Ahmed Kudroli.

The president cum master of ceremonies welcomed dignitaries, members and guests. Honored the chief guest of the event TM Mohammed with a bouquet, then addressed the gathering. He emphasized the importance and different meeting format of Advanced Club and its benefit to the members.

Further stressed that, many of its members are seasoned toastmasters, having achieved the high level off Distinguished Toastmasters (DTM) and some are new to the program. Advanced club are only for those who have achieved their competent communicator (CC) at another club.

‘We believe that by pairing a new member with an experienced member, wisdom and skills can be passed on, and fresh eyes can provide insight. Growth and development rates are higher and faster which result in exciting and stimulating meetings. Let us work as ONE TEAM-ONE GOAL to make the advanced club a paradigm to all the other clubs of Jubail Fraternity’

Then invited the founder president of the club TM Waheed Lateef to honor the club by a toast, TM Waheed explained how advanced club was formed in a short period of time in Jubail. After the toast, invited world champion Mohammed, Division L Director DTM Venkatesan, Division E representative DTM Aziz Siddiqui and Al Awal Executive committee to release the half yearly newsletter.

Subsequently, viewing the International winning speech with acceptance speech through the video, the question answer and audience interaction with world champion was moderated by TM Waheed Latif. This segment got the huge response from the audience. WCPS TM Mohammed answered all the questions with humble and humility. Then delivered the message that Family is utmost important in his life than anything else. And stressed that nothing is impossible if we have the goal and determination to achieve it with go for it attitude.

Audience was enthralled with TM Mohammed’s answers for the questions they asked. Mohammed grew up with a stutter and deals with it occasionally. He says that even though the stage empowers him and rids him of the impediment, his vocal delivery will never be his strong point, and neither will his stage presence. But that's fine.

Cake cutting ceremony was held to share the joy of becoming the world champion with Jubail fraternity. Veteran toastmaster like DTM Jacob Kuriakose, DTM Suresh Kumar, TM N. V. Arasu, DTM Venkatesan, and DTM Aziz Siddiqui spoke on the occasion.

On behalf of Al-Awal excom and members, honorable President DTM Shameer Ahmed with VP Education TM Abdullah Khalili, VP Public Relations TM VCS Nair, Secretary TM Fahad Al Nasser Treasurer TM Zainuddin and Sergeant at Arms TM Waheed Latif offered a plaque as gesture of gratitude to world champion.

World Champion with President honored a plaque to TM Fahad Al Nasser, owner of Al Nasser Group for sponsoring the event.

Al Awal members are currently serving the fraternity in topmost level, DTM Khaled Matlagaitu as International Director and DTM Abdullah Al Shareef as District 79 Director-Saudi Arabia. Their contribution have been immensely appreciated by the fraternity.

The event’s photo was captured by amateur photographer TM Abdullah Khalili, registration counter was headed by TM Zainuddin, computer presentation was controlled by Mohammed Farad and vote of thanks offered by TM VCS Nair.

At the end, President DTM Shameer invited all the attendees for a sumptuous dinner arranged in the adjacent dining hall. And informed that such an educative program will be conducted frequently under Al Awal banner for the benefit of Jubail Fraternity.

dining hall. And informed that such an educative program will be conducted frequently under Al Awal banner for the benefit of Jubail Fraternity.

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It was an excellent programme conducted and beneficial for the fraternity. World champion delivered encouraging and inspiring message to the audience. I congratulate all who involved to conduct such a wonderful programme.

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‘Nama Tuluveru’ Purushotham Salian passes away in UAE

Shodhan Prasad

August 7,2020

Dubai, Aug 7: ‘Nama Tuluve’ Purushotham Salian, a staunch stalwart who always supported humanity and a strong pillar for Tuluvas in Dubai, passed away August, 4 at Al Tawam Hospital Al Ain. He was suffering from cancer and was admitted to Al Tawam Hospital Al Ain some time ago. He was on the last stage of illness which was not detected earlier.

His funeral last rites were conducted on Thursday August 7 at Jebel Ali cemetery in Hindu rites with a few of his family members present. Due to Covid pandemic, neither his body was able to be flown back to hometown nor could his two children come down to attend the funeral. However, it was said that his wish was to be cremated here in Dubai which unknowingly sometime back he whispered to one of his friends.

Purushotham had few years ago, survived a heart attack and fought back his life, though it had a minor paralytic effect on him. Even though, till recently he used to do his day-to-day work normally. He was a hard working personality and owned a readymade garment shop in Ajman and Dubai mostly taking care of clients with requirement of uniforms and coveralls. His dedication towards work was always appreciated by his clients who used to get their things delivered on time always.

He was never a publicity person and was helping the poor and needy in whatever ways he could silently. He strongly supported the community and was associated with Nama Tuluveru and Billawa community with commitment. He used to voluntarily come forward for the ground work of various functions of the community and used to be there until it was done perfectly.

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Indian Social Forum helps perform last rites of TN expat who died in Qatar

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July 6,2020

Doha: Selvam aged 46 son of Subramanian hailing from Panakulam Village, Alangudi, Pudukkottai District in Tamilnadu province who worked as a technician, died in Qatar on April 24.

Due to challenging situation prevailing in both India & Qatar for body repatriation services, especially in Covid-19 atmosphere, Family is unable to progress further for past 2 months. At his stage Family of the deceased met Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI), Pudukkottai office bearers and requested to intervene and help out, and also agreed to bury the body in Qatar itself.

Hence, SDPI delegates communicated with well-known Indian Expatriate welfare Organization - Qatar Indian Social Forum (QISF). QISF General Secretary Basheer Ahamed, Secretary Abdullatheef Madikeri and team collected the required documents from the family of the deceased and managed to clear all the necessary formalities from the police department, Health Department, Embassy of India and Hamad Medical Corporation within a short period of time and arranged for a peaceful burial of Mr. Selvam in Dukhan cemetery.

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Friday Forum Kuwait hosts inter-school Islamic elocution competition-2020

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January 5,2020

Kuwait: Friday Forum Kuwait conducted its 12th inter-school Islamic Elocution Competition at Hotel Rajadhani Palace, Khaitan on 1st January 2020.

The competition, which was held in the senior and junior categories had participation from 15 Indian Schools across Kuwait comprising of 43 students. In the senior category, Ayisha Wafiya of Indian Community School, Khaitan bagged the first prize and Efrem Joseph of Indian Community School, Amman won the second prize.

In the junior category, Hima Jameela of Indian Community School, Khaitan bagged the first prize and Fadhel Kandapath of Fahaheel Al Wataniya Indian School won the second prize. Nawaal Yaseen Ebrahim of Indian Community School (SR), Salmiya and Rhruthunanda of Indian Learners Own Academy, Abbasiya won the consolation prizes in senior and junior categories respectively.

This year, the event was fully conducted by the ladies wing of Friday Forum. Dr. Thasneem Amir, Ibtisam Basheer, Toast Masters Ola Rasheed, Fatma Abduhedeid, Shazia Thabassum and Marium Rangat were the judges for the competition in senior and junior categories. The event started with the Qira’at by Saneera Riyas, followed by welcome speech by Dr. Sajna Mohammed.

The prizes were distributed to winners by Shahina Mansoor, Femitha Faseeh, Dr.Thasneem Amir, Dr. Sajna Mohammed, Zeenath Yacoub, Safna Sayam and Saneera Riyas. The Souvenir for the program - “INSPERIA 2020”- was released during the event by the chief editor Farha Abdul Rahman. The program was compered by Thanveera Noushad and the program convenor Subeana Shabeer conveyed the vote of thanks.