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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Media Release
June 24,2020

The Overseas Indian Cultural Congress (OICC), Bahrain, has charted aircrafts to repatriate stranded expatriates to India. 

Boby Parayil, General Secretary, OICC National Committee, Bahrain has thanked all those who supported in this cause.

“The aircrafts were not licensed and were in crisis until the last minute. Finally, Mohammed Mansoor, president of Bahrain chapter of Indian Overseas Congress approached IOC Middle East in charge Dr Arathi Krishna, who helped get permission to operate flight to Kozhikode,” he said in a release. 

All mandatory approvals from the Foreign Ministry of Affairs and other government officials were accomplished by Dr Arathi Krishna. OICC has expressed gratitude to her for her timely support, he said. 

OICC is also grateful to former Kerala chief minister Oommen Chandy for doing necessary arrangements to get all the approvals for flight landing in Kerala, he added.

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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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