KMYA Sambhrama-2018 turns in Mangalurean festival in Riyadh

Media Release
April 7, 2018

Riyadh: The Katipalla Muslim Youth Association (KMYA) recently organized a family get together, KMYA-Sambhrama 2018 at Al Roshd Resort in Riyadh.

The event began with a recitation of the holy Quran by Master Arsh Habeeb. In nightlong entertainment program, KMYA felicitated the philanthropists and well-wishers who supported KMYA’s charity programs.

Mohammed Sadiq, CEO of RACC contracting Company, Santhosh Shetty, MD of Khadesiah Medical Center and President of KWAR and Karnataka NRI Forum, Abdul Aziz Bankal, president DKMO Riyadh were the chief guests at the event. PS Abdul Aziz, KMYA president welcomed the guests at the event.

Singer Abdul Samad Katipalla was the master of ceremony. Participants with their family and friends were seen enjoying the nonstop entertainment by Abdul Samad that made them stick to their seats until the end of the function. The audience cheered to the Beary qawwali, skits, and songs.

Mangalurean traditional dinner welcomed the crowd to this mega event. The food court was a special attraction. The participants enjoyed different types of Mangalurean snacks. A medical checkup camp was organized and sponsored by Khadesiah Medical Center.

Beary poetry concert was another special attraction at the event. Abdul Samad and his team presented poems written by prominent Beary writers Ibrahim Thannirubavi, B.A Mohammed Ali Kammaradi, Hussain Katipalla, Basheer Keenya, Ashraf Apollo and Mohammed Baddoor. Students of Alif International School presented a Duff play.

Alif International School organized a drawing competition for children of all age groups. True talents emerged with beautiful artwork and winners were awarded. Quran reciting competition for children was conducted at the program. All participants received consolation prizes.

The huge gathering during this period of a recession was a shining example of the passion of KMYA members towards charity works to support the needy back home. The KMYA team spirit was very much appreciated and their efforts to support the downtrodden community touched the hearts of the participants. KMYA is a non-profit charity association established in 1989 by members of Katipalla Muslim Jamath living in Saudi Arabia. Since then it is supporting the poor families in and around Katipalla village of Mangaluru Taluq.

Expertise Contracting Co., Great Mountains Industrial Services, PAPYROL Paper Products and RACC Contracting Co., were the main sponsors while Rooftech, LuLu Hypermarkets, Universal, Khadesiah Medical Center and Friendi Mobile were the co-sponsors for the event.

Sports competitions were held separately for Children, Ladies, and gents. A number of spot games and competitions and quiz were held with attractive prizes.

In a final closing message, event chairman Sulaiman Abdul Rahman thanked the sponsors and participants for their continued support to KMYA. More than 60 volunteers were thanked for their contribution to the success of the event. The entire KMYA team pledged to utilize the fund raised from this event to support the helpless NRIs and needy people back home.

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Abdul aziz katipalla
 - 
Sunday, 8 Apr 2018

Alhumdullila..KMYA sambhrama 2018 was a great success. .jazakh allahu khairan to all my KMYA members for your hard work.

Mohammed basheer
 - 
Saturday, 7 Apr 2018

Congratulations KMYA Your sincere efforts and hardwork is indeed highly appreciated. You should be proud of yourselves. Congratulations to all! Keep up the good work guys!

Zakir Roshan
 - 
Saturday, 7 Apr 2018

Alhumdullila mashaallah very gud experience with our KMYA members.. may almighty allah praise everyone .. As this main motive of our gathering was for charity cause.. Alhumdullila successfully gathered.. And we are proud to be the members of KMYA.. 

Zubair Katipalla
 - 
Saturday, 7 Apr 2018

Nice and well organized programme  

Ismail Katipal…
 - 
Saturday, 7 Apr 2018

Masha Allah, well organized function. Nice to see all members one stage.

Ismail Katipalla(Gen. Secretary, KMYA DAMMAM)

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May 2,2020

Dubai: In response to UAE health authorities encourage blood donation campaign Anivasai Kannadigara Okkuta - U.A.E, conducted blood donation camps on April 22 at Abu Dhabi Blood Bank Khaldiya and on 23/04/2020 at Blood Transfusion and Research Centre, Sharjah.

The Abu Dhabi camp was inaugurated by Head of Department of Abu Dhabi Blood Bank, On this occasion she gave brief inputs of the benefits and features of blood donation, urged the participants to spread greater awareness about the importance of blood donation and congratulated the AKO members for their selfless social service and wished all the best for their future endeavours.

Abdul Rasheed, President of AKO presided over the function and Anivasai Kannadigara Okkuta Vice President Mr. Mohammad Nasir appreciated the effort for organizing this camp and gathering youths to be a part of this noble cause as life is precious on this earth. "Each drop of blood counts much, so kindly take it as personal compassion to help unknown who requires blood with no relatives to help him/her.

In Abu Dhabi 41 and in Sharjah 49 donors participated in this event and donated their blood. It was nice to see cheerful smiling donors doing a great community work.
Blood bank staff and AKO Organizing team enthusiastically arranged the campaign which was witnessed by many members and leaders of various community organization of Karnataka.

Anivasai Kannadigara Okkuta President briefed the participates about the ongoing social work of AKO in this current COVID-19 pandemic grim situation AKO is working on following fields: AKO Members have stepped up to support needy community during the Covid-19 pandemic have gone out of their way to comfort those struggling to deal with the challenging situation.

While thousands of people continue to #StayHome, many are in quarantine, there are those on visit visa and stuck here, others have lost jobs or face salary cuts. AKO in coordination with UAE Embassy and other social organization have been able to ensure basic necessities are fulfilled with food provisions and medical assistance to needy.

Providing counselling to bachelors and families those are on quarantine and isolation.

The organizers thanked everybody especially, UAE Health Authority, Abu Dhabi Blood Bank Khaldiya and Blood Transfusion and Research Centre, Sharjah, Management and staff as well as donors for their time and support for the good cause.

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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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May 12,2020

Manama: Kannada Sangha Bahrain President Mr. Pradeep Shetty and Vice President of Bahrain's prestigious KHK HEROES Foundation Mohammed Mansoor on Monday, May 11, met The Second Secretary (Consular & CW) of the Embassy of India, Bahrain Mr. P. K. Chowdhury in the Indian Embassy. 

The situation, problems and relief of Indians and Kannadigas residing in Bahrain during the COVID 19 Pandemic was discussed in detail. The distribution of food (dry ration) kits, as well as those seeking repatriation, was also discussed in the meeting.

When asked about the repatriation of distressed Kannadigas, the Second Secretary said that though the number of Kannadigas who wish to return home is not much compared to the rest of the states, still Embassy is compiling all the information and will do the needful soon. 

Mr. Shetty and Mr. Mansoor told the Second Secretary that those who are in problem can contact them and they are ready to do their best.

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