Abu Dhabi: Sahebaan Community hosts 10th annual iftar party

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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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May 30,2020

Dammam: Indian Social Forum, Dammam, Karnataka chapter organized a "Live along with COVID-19" webinar on 29 May 2020 in association with HealthCare Polyclinic, Dammam.

The webinar at Zoom App. featured over 150+ resident Kannadigas from Saudi Arabia's eastern and neighboring provinces.

Dr. Shailendranath made a presentation on the program and gave useful information. Indian Social Forum Dammam, Karnataka Chapter President Sharif Joktake delivered the keynote address. General Secretary Irshad Jokatte stalled the program.

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April 7,2020

Dammam: Indian Social Forum, Dammam, Karnataka chapter distributed Food Kits for Indian expatriates labors who were in trouble due to Corona lockdown on April 6, 2020 at a labor camp here in Al Khobar.

The labors, most of them are from the staes of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh And Uttar Pradesh, were in trouble without food.

 Recieving the information leaders of Indian Social Forum immediately visited the camp to take survey.

Indian Social Forum with the help of donors distributed food kits. Indian Social Forum, Dammam, Karnataka Chapter president Mr.Mohammed Shareef Jokatte expressed gratitude for donors for their contribution.

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Muhammed Irshad
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Wednesday, 8 Apr 2020

 

Really appreciated. Working for this cause during this critical situation is really great job.

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April 19,2020

Indian Overseas Congress (IOC) Chaiman Dr Sam Pitroda held video conference with senior IOC office bearers across Middle Eastern countries on 14th April 2020 to review the impact of COVID-19 pandemic among Indians residing in the region. Almost all speakers appreciated the efforts initiated and  implemented by  respective governments to contain spread of the deadly virus as well as measures taken towards welfare of the people affected by the lockdown. 

IOC Presidents, Mohammed Mansour - Bahrain, Abdullah Manjeri - Saudi Arabia, Dr J Ratan kunar - Oman and Girish kumar - Qatar, highlighted the quality treatment of patients and finacial aid provided by governments and other authorities. Bahrain IOC president Mansour , also  apprised about the 'Food for Needy' drive in Association with KHK Heroes foundation, initiated by HH Sheikh Khalid Bin Hamad Al Khalifa and quality treatments as well as financial aid to local and expat residents.

Anura Mathai, IOC  Global Event Coordinator, spoke about certain problems of Indians in the UAE. IOC Middle East Convener, Mansoor Palloor, emphasised and requested IOC Chairman to urge Indian government to arrange immediate repatriation of indians stranded in Gulf countries. AICC Secretary, Himanshu Vyas, IOC Secretary Dr Arathi Krishna, Dr Arshi Malik (Abha), Mohiuddin Sirajudeen (Jeddah), Advocate Joseph Palathara (Dammam) Prasad Kodru, Jayati Maitra Ziyad Ahmed (Qatar) and Khursheed Alam (Gen Secretary- Bahrain) also apprised the participants about various issues relevant to the pandemic and suggested further initiatives to be undertaken. 

Dr Sam Pitroda briefed about sustained and consolidated efforts by all IOC members  during this unprecedented situation facing the world and assured that he would convey IOC  concerns to the government and try his best to ensure all possible help is made available to all needy Indians.

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