Qatar: KMCA celebrates Karnataka Rajyotsava

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November 12, 2014

Doha, Nov 12: The Karnataka Muslim Cultural Association (KMCA), an affiliate of Indian Cultural Centre under the aegis of the Embassy of India, State of Qatar, celebrated the 59th Karnataka Rajyotsava at Doha, Qatar at Al-Maha Academy for Boys- Ain Khalid, on Friday, November 7.

In keeping with the KMCA tradition, a token in cash, along with bouquet, was presented on behalf of the guests, to KMCA special needs coordinator Iqbal Manna who then handed over the same to the newly elected president of ICBF (Indian Community Benevolent Fund) Arvind Patil.

The president Niyaz Ahmed greeted the guests and the gathering then Manjunath introduced the felicitations for the evening.

To recognize and honour the unsung heroes of Karnataka, KMCA flew in Devaraju S R, the ambulance driver from BGS Global Hospital in Kengeri who helped in safe transport of a heart for a transplant operation to take place in Chennai, raced his part of the six-hour tight programme of 47.5 Kms from Kingeri to Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru, in a record time of 45 minutes. Devaraj was escorted to the dias by KMCA joint secretary Mujeeb & KMCA Ladies wing coordinator Syed Ashfaq.

Devaraj was felicitated by the dignitaries on the dais and KMCA executive committee Divakar Poojari an avid social worker and a prominent Kannadiga personality, known for his selfless demeanour towards the larger Indian community residing in Qatar. He was also felicitated during the evening.

Chief guest K M Varghese addressed the gathering and congratulated the Kannadiga community on the 59th Karnataka Rajyotsava. He emphasized the importance of keeping the rich cultural heritage alive among the expat community residing in Qatar.

KMCA Ladies’ wing distributed the prizes to the winners of the Explore Karnataka quiz competition held on October 31 as a precursor to Rajyotsava celebration. Ruksana Shaikh compered the segment and was helped by Aisha Rafique and Reshma Banu.

The quiz masters Arun Kumar and Milan Arun gave away the prizes in two categories.

The KMCA annual Souvenir, ‘Pragati’ in its second issue 2014, was released during the event. Editor-in-chief and KMCA PR Ahmed Saeed Assadi presented the first copy to the dignitaries on the dais and KMCA executive committee and lady’s wing. The souvenir was thereafter distributed in the gathering.

KMCA joint secretary Mohammed Mujeeb proposed vote of thanks.

The stage was well decorated for Indushree to mesmerize the gathering with her ventriloquism and she did a fantastic job. The children were all on the floor in front of the stage and the adults were jumping off their chairs in awe.

She presented the talking White Board, The Old Man Venky and The SmartHat Dinku. The three part presentation was filled in humour and comedy by the duo Y Gundu Rao and N Ramanath who kept the crowd entertained with mixed Kannada and Hindi jokes and adapted songs.

KMCA president and executive committee expressed their heartfelt thanks and gratitude to the sponsors and supporters of KMCA namely, Euro Parts, Golden Trading, SBMK, National Waterproofing, Proscape, ALM, QDC.

 

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July 6,2020

Doha: Selvam aged 46 son of Subramanian hailing from Panakulam Village, Alangudi, Pudukkottai District in Tamilnadu province who worked as a technician, died in Qatar on April 24.

Due to challenging situation prevailing in both India & Qatar for body repatriation services, especially in Covid-19 atmosphere, Family is unable to progress further for past 2 months. At his stage Family of the deceased met Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI), Pudukkottai office bearers and requested to intervene and help out, and also agreed to bury the body in Qatar itself.

Hence, SDPI delegates communicated with well-known Indian Expatriate welfare Organization - Qatar Indian Social Forum (QISF). QISF General Secretary Basheer Ahamed, Secretary Abdullatheef Madikeri and team collected the required documents from the family of the deceased and managed to clear all the necessary formalities from the police department, Health Department, Embassy of India and Hamad Medical Corporation within a short period of time and arranged for a peaceful burial of Mr. Selvam in Dukhan cemetery.

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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.

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May 2,2020

Dubai: In response to UAE health authorities encourage blood donation campaign Anivasai Kannadigara Okkuta - U.A.E, conducted blood donation camps on April 22 at Abu Dhabi Blood Bank Khaldiya and on 23/04/2020 at Blood Transfusion and Research Centre, Sharjah.

The Abu Dhabi camp was inaugurated by Head of Department of Abu Dhabi Blood Bank, On this occasion she gave brief inputs of the benefits and features of blood donation, urged the participants to spread greater awareness about the importance of blood donation and congratulated the AKO members for their selfless social service and wished all the best for their future endeavours.

Abdul Rasheed, President of AKO presided over the function and Anivasai Kannadigara Okkuta Vice President Mr. Mohammad Nasir appreciated the effort for organizing this camp and gathering youths to be a part of this noble cause as life is precious on this earth. "Each drop of blood counts much, so kindly take it as personal compassion to help unknown who requires blood with no relatives to help him/her.

In Abu Dhabi 41 and in Sharjah 49 donors participated in this event and donated their blood. It was nice to see cheerful smiling donors doing a great community work.
Blood bank staff and AKO Organizing team enthusiastically arranged the campaign which was witnessed by many members and leaders of various community organization of Karnataka.

Anivasai Kannadigara Okkuta President briefed the participates about the ongoing social work of AKO in this current COVID-19 pandemic grim situation AKO is working on following fields: AKO Members have stepped up to support needy community during the Covid-19 pandemic have gone out of their way to comfort those struggling to deal with the challenging situation.

While thousands of people continue to #StayHome, many are in quarantine, there are those on visit visa and stuck here, others have lost jobs or face salary cuts. AKO in coordination with UAE Embassy and other social organization have been able to ensure basic necessities are fulfilled with food provisions and medical assistance to needy.

Providing counselling to bachelors and families those are on quarantine and isolation.

The organizers thanked everybody especially, UAE Health Authority, Abu Dhabi Blood Bank Khaldiya and Blood Transfusion and Research Centre, Sharjah, Management and staff as well as donors for their time and support for the good cause.

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