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Pacific Venture Dubai crowned ‘Gulf Champions-2016’

[email protected] (CD Network | by Niyaz Dubai)
February 22, 2016

Sharjah: The Gulf Sports International Limited (GSIL) has created new revolution in tennis cricket history by organizing a successful hard tennis ball tournament ‘Gulf Champions League-2016’ (GCL-2016) presented by ETG gulf stream on February 18 and 19 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, UAE.

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The relentless efforts by the GCL committee members to unify diverse cultures and build strong teams of people engaging themselves in sports activities through a sport event were showcased on the days of the event.

GSIL was founded by like-minded cricket lovers who wanted to unite all the communities through sports and hence organized GCL-2016. For the very first time in tennis cricket history, a total cash price of AED 90,000 was awarded to the teams that entered the final.

The tournament was kick-started on Feb 18 at the Sevens Ground in Dubai. A total of 24 League matches took place on the same day. Some interesting games were played between well known teams from India, Kuwait, Saudi, Qatar and the UAE.

The tournament was played on basis of League / Knockout with maximum of 8 overs per innings. The tournament witnessed talent from all over India who displayed amazing batting and bowling skills. As many as 16 teams took part. After fine display of batting and bowling from the teams, the stage was all set for an enticing finale between Pacific Venture Dubai and Hanan Cricket Club Qatar, with crowds backing up their local teams.

Pacific Venture won the toss and elected to field as they were confident about their bowling ability. The decision seem to have gone in Pacific Venture’s side as Hanan lost wickets at regular intervals and were only able to put up a fighting score of 50/10 runs in 7.2 overs. Multi-talented Imran from Hanan Cricket Club also failed to score runs and was dismissed with clever bowling and field placement by Pacific Venture captain Yogesh Penkar.

Pacific Venture opening partnership was 30 runs in the first 2 overs with Krishna Satpute scored a quick 30 runs before walking to dugout after a mistimed shot. Captain cool Yogesh Penkar managed to achieved the target.

The concluding ceremony was held at 11.30 p.m. Shabeer conducted the prize distribution ceremony. The medallions for runner up team were presented by Asmath Ali Golden Trading Qatar and the runner up trophy was presented by Sharan Noronha to Hanan Cricket Club Qatar. The medallions for the winning team were presented by Khader Qatar and the trophy was presented by Mr.Don Dsouza.

The outstanding performance of individual cricket players was recognized in the entire tournament. Winners are as follows:

Champions: Pacific Venture Dubai (Cash Prize AED 60,000 + Trophy)
Runners Up: Hanan CC Qatar (Cash Prize AED 30,000 + Trophy)
Man of the Match (Finals): Jignesh from Pacific Ventures
Best Batsman: Kishna Satpute from Pacific Ventures
Best Bowler: Tukaram (Maharaj) from Pacific Ventures
Man of the Series: Imran Koteshwar from Hanan Cricket Club

GSIL office bearers for the year 2015-2016 are Sadhiq Kaup (President), Nasir Manjeshwar (Vice President), Mohammed Sami (Vice President), Don D’Souza (Gen. Secretary), Mohammed Irshad (Treasurer), Kadar (Public Relation Officer), Sharan Noronha (IT, Media – Head), Mohammed Niyaz KH (Digital Marketing).

Sponsors of the tournament are: GCL 2016 Tittle Sponsor Mohammed Suhem Kazi, Executive Director and Controller GCC, Gulf Stream Garments. Ajeet Life Pharmacy, Afhan from Udupi Friends Restaurant and Abusali, chairman, Nafis Group.

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Agencies
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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Media Release
August 9,2020

Kuwait City, Aug 9: Indian social forum organised Blood Donation Camp in association with central blood bank kuwait on Friday, 7th August 2020.

The forum organised camp to support the high demand of blood in the context of COVID-19.

All arrangements to maintain COVID-19 protocol were made in the camp including segregation of donors as branch wise batches along with strict safety measures of participants.

Forum also had donated blood to many patients during the lockdown period. 

Hundreds of people donated blood in the camp. The camp organised in Blood Bank, Jabriya was successfully managed by Dr. Asma Rafat and leaders of Indian social forum Vice President Aslam, Secretory Sayyid Bukhari Thangal, Moideen Koya, Khaleel, Aseem, Mohammed Sha, Shihab, Naushad,
Indian Social Forum expressed their deep appreciation and gratitude to the doctors, staff and management of blood bank, forum’s members and donors.



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News Network
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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