Abu Dhabi: Sahebaan Community hosts 10th annual iftar party

July 31, 2013

Abu Dhabi, Jul 31: A large number of people took part in the fellowship Iftar party organised by the Sahebaan Business Community (SBC) at the Indian Social Centre here recently.

The SBC has been organising annual Iftar parties for the last ten years and has now become a quite familiar and sought after programme among the Muslims of the coastal districts of Karnataka residing in Abu Dhabi.

The event began with the recitation of verses from the holy Quran. President toastmaster Altaf Ahmed welcomed the gathering and conveyed his wishes for the season. Siraj Ahmed briefed on the activities of SBC. He announced that a workshop would be conducted for the community youth.

After breaking the fast and Magrib prayers, a short stage programme was held and all the dignitaries were given Ramadan compliments and wishes.

Siraj Ahmed welcomed guests and put forward the charitable causes supported by Sahebaan Community, especially donation to an orphanage at Mangalore, scholarship scheme of Jamatul Falah, and mass marriages of poor girls by Bearys Welfare Forum and pledged generous help from Sahebaan community members to BWF-initiated ‘Shouchalaya’ project. He also thanked all those who donated for various causes which helped many under-privileged people to live a dignified life in the society.

Mohamed Ali Uchil, President, BWF, speaking on the occasion and said that he too was closely associated with Sahebaan Community and lauded the community service and selfless work towards the common people and under-privileged by them. He pointed out their selfless service without any publicity and much fanfare to be very much praiseworthy

Mohammed Asif, Althaf Khateeb, Dr.Shanawaj, Mohammed Iqbal, Younus Sheikh, Abdulla Madumoole, Rafeek Krishnapur, Mohammed Kallapu, Imran Ahmed from Beary community and Thomas Sequira along with others were present.

Dr Viquar Azeem and Suhail Kudroli also spoke on the occasion. A delicious dinner served by Food World Restaurant

The event was sponsored by Abdul Shukoor Auto Parts Co, Multiline Technical Co, Mohd. Yaseen Trading Co, Saif Majid Trading Co and Suhail Al Mazroui Trading Co. The event was organized by Mohammad Asif, Althaf Khatib, Mohammad Yunus , Ajmal and Faizan Khatib, of Team Sahebaan Abudhabi.

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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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Dubai | NRI Entrepreneur, philanthropist Dewakara Alva no more

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August 6,2020

Dubai, Aug 6: Non-resident Indian entrepreneur and philanthropist Dewakara Alva passed away on Thursday August 6. He was 63.

Alva, who hailed from Mangaluru, was the director of Federal Insurance Brokers LLC, Dubai and was residing in Dubai for around four decades. He was reportedly suffering from health problems for last few months.

He was a patron of Tulu and Kannada language and culture in United Arab Emirates. He was a member of various NRI organizations including UAE Tulu Koota and UAE Bunts

Alva is survived by wife Saritha, daughter Powshali, and son Manal.

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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.