Jubail: Mangalore boy bags Toastmasters Club best performer award

February 11, 2012

Jubail, February 13: Mangalorean youngster Shiban Fayaz , an 8th standard student of International Indian School, Jubail, won the best performer award during the Jubail Global Toastmasters Club youth leadership programme conducted recently.

The two-month programme was held with a view to build the self-confidence of youngsters by providing them with communication and leadership skills.

Shiban is the son of Ahmed Fayaz who hails from Udyavar, Udupi, settled in Mangalore and working in Saudi Arabia for an Petrochemical company at Al Jubail.

Fayaz Ahmed inspired his son to join the Global toastmaster club for the youth leadership programme, and as per the guidance and support Shiban Fayaz continued his hard work to host the programme and successfully completed his project and won the best performer award.

Safare Muhammed was the programme’s chief coordinator. Taher Moinuddin, P G R Nair, Shabana Noor, P J J Antony, Samina Mazher, Jagadeesan Kumar, Rajeev Pillai, R J George, Jacob Kuriakose and Suresh Kumar conducted workshops on different aspects of public speaking and leadership skills. Huzaiffa Warorawalla handled the entire logistics.

Participants were given theoretical and practical training through workshops and project presentations. The programme commenced on Nov. 17 with 28 participants and concluded with a grand finale last week.

Nabeel Muhammed opened the valedictory function, and session president Sana Hussain welcomed the dignitaries and guests.

Global Toastmasters Club president Aziz Siddiqui and International Indian School principal Syed Hameed felicitated the organizers and the participants.

P G R Nair was the keynote speaker on Six Sigma of Life. Safare Mohammed briefed the audience about the salient features of the programme and introduced the master of ceremonies Arya Girish and Shiban Fayyaz.

Ariba Aziz and Neha Grace Cherian won the prepared speech and impromptu speech contest respectively. Award-winning teachers from Jubail school special care section Blessy Seju and Saira Oommen were felicitated during the event for their outstanding support to specially gifted children. Nihal Nooh proposed the vote of thanks.

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Bahrain: Kannadiga delegates meet Indian Embassy Second Secretary

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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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AIE plane crash: Two NRIs in UAE thank God for missing flight at last moment

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August 8,2020

Dubai, Aug 7: One may call it good luck, but for two Indian expats it was God who prevented them at the last minute from boarding the Air India Express plane that crashed in Kerala, killing at least 18 people on board.

According to India's Civil Aviation Ministry, the Boeing 737 aircraft on a flight from Dubai to Kozhikode overshot the runway at Kozhikode airport on Friday evening. There were 184 passengers including 10 infants, 2 pilots and four cabin crew onboard the aircraft.

Noufal Moin Vetten, an Ajman resident working as an office boy in a Sharjah school, was booked to travel on the flight and had checked in as per schedule.

Recounting his miraculous escape, Vetten, a resident of Malappuram, Thirunavaya, whose visa was cancelled a week ago, told Gulf News: “I was handed my boarding pass, but when I reached immigration, they told me I had to pay a fine of Dh 1,000 (Rs 20,430) for overstay. I had only Dh 500 (Rs10,215) with me.

"I called my school PRO and he told me to come back. He said they would follow protocols and pay the fines before sending me,“ he said.

Vetten was disappointed and called his family to let them know.

“When I heard about the crash, I was saddened for all the passengers. But I'm so relieved I missed it. God has been really merciful,” said Vetten.

Afsal Parrakodan, a resident of Abu Dhabi, had a similar stroke of luck.

“My work visa was cancelled about a week ago. After getting my boarding pass, I was told I had to pay a fine of Dh1,000 at the immigration counter, but I had only Dh500 on me.”

“I was very keen to board the flight and be with my family. So I called a friend who brought me the additional Dh500, but by then, my baggage had been offloaded and the flight's doors were closed,” said Parrakodan.

“I was feeling very sad and called my mother to tell her I had missed the flight. But a few hours later, when I learnt of the crash, I couldn’t help but feel relieved and thankful to God for saving my life,“ said an overwhelmed Parrakodan who plans to fly back next week.

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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.