Beyond Remittance: NRI Conference begins today in Kuwait

February 9, 2012

Kuwait City, February 9: the first Middle East NRI conference based on a theme “Beyond Remittance: Can an ordinary NRI save for his retirement” will begin in Kuwait on Thursday at Hotel Ramada International Reggae.

The event organized by Kuwait Kerala Muslim Association (KKMA) and the Foundation for Enhancing Expatriates Life (FEEL) along with State Bank of Travancore (SBT) would focus and explore different ideas and characteristics of savings products that can facilitate the commitment to save by lower income group of NRIs; and how government can participate in such ventures.

The Beyond Remittance Conference is expected to come up with a set of recommendations to improve the impact of remittances by encouraging saving and investment habits among NRIs. The conference shall help identifying key issues and make appropriate recommendations for action by the government authorities, financial institutions and organizations for developing savings schemes aimed at NRI rehabilitation and retirement income.

The two-day Conference will begin today with an Experts Dialogue session participated by financial experts, business executives and social leaders will be conducted to review the role of government, financial institutes and social welfare organizations in fostering financial inclusion of lower income NRIs. On Friday, the Ambassador of India Shri Satish C. Mehta will inaugurate the first ever NRI Conference discussing savings issues of lower income groups of Non Resident Indians. Featuring expert speakers from government, finance and social sectors and 500+ delegates, this is a unique opportunity for social leaders to gain invaluable insights into the financial concerns of ordinary NRIs and explore possibilities to assist them in securing their future.

Mr. M.M. Hasan, former minister for NRI Affairs in Kerala State, Padmashree holders of government of India Dr. Azad Moopen and CK Menon, NORKA Roots CEO Mr. Noyal Thomas, Managing Director of State Bank of Travancore, Mr. Nandakumaran P., SBT’s Chief Manager for International Banking Business Mr. Jyothish Kumar, UAE Exchange Company’s chief operating officer Mr. Sudhir Shetty, Mr. Pramod Mangatta, Global Operations Vice President along with prominent business and community leaders from Kuwait will attend in this Conference.

The experts and prominent personalities from multi fields, such Mr. Sunny Mathew ,Mr. John Mathew Arab Entertech Deputy Chairman, R Kuppanna Kuwait Indian Exchange General Manager, Mr. K.N. Das Lulu Exchange General Manager , Mr. Pancily Varkey Country Head UAE Exchange, Mr. K.P. Paulson, Strategic Head Alahli Bank Kuwait, Mr. Sala Ahmed Al Salah from Kuwait Inernational Bank, Mr. E.D. Titus Bahain Exchange Company, Mr. Rajesh Gairola Al Mulla Exchange Company, Mr. Rexy Willams Asset Avenues will present relevant papers at the Conference.

The Beyond Remittance Conference shall also witness dedication of the Foundation Foundation for Enhancing Expatriate Life (FEEL) and also honoring prominent personalities with NRI jewels award for their significant contribution for the welfare of NRIs in the gulf countries.

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Mangalurean Dr Soofi Anwar achieves professional recognition of Senior Fellow of HEA, UK

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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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MAK champion trophy 2020: Volleyball and throwball tourney on Feb 25

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January 19,2020

Mogaveers Association Kuwait(MAK) Affiliated to Indian Embassy Kuwait, proudly announces ‘MAK Champion Trophy 2020’ a National Level Volley Ball (Men) & Throw Ball (Women) tournament on 25th Feb @American International School Maidan Hawally, Kuwait for all Indian Nationals.

MAK invites all Throw Ball & Volley Ball enthusiasts to this sport extravaganza. You are requested to register your Volley Ball & Throw Ball Team for this Mega event to make it a grand success. Team registration is open now & you can contact on the below number fo registration other details of the tournament The last date for registration is 10th February 2020. We value and appreciate your support and hope to bring to you an exciting and competitive tournament

Venue: American International School Maidan Hawally, Kuwait

Date 25th February 2020 Tuesday

For Registration & other details please contact below
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Jals-e-Uchila get-together held in Dammam

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March 15,2020

Markaz Al Madeena Association, Eastern province, conducted JALS-E-UCHILA get together program at Dammam, Saudi Arabia on March 5,2020 on account of celebrating 28 years of social service dedicated by the organization.

The event chairman Noushad Uchil inaugurated the function. The organization president presided the program and delivered talk about the intention of the organization. Hashim Uchil has intorduced the social and academic contribution of the organization of past 28 years. Jamal Uchil welcomed the gathering and Ismail G.I. host the program.

Games, Quiz and prize distribution to the winners and senior social workers was the special attraction of the event. The planning committee of the event includes Iqbal, Farooq, Shahul Hameed, Ramza, Nabeel, Afthar, Ashraf and Shafi.