S M Azhar elected KKMA Karnataka branch president

Media Release
December 12, 2018

Kuwait: The Karnataka branch of the Kuwait Kerala Muslim Association (KKMA), the largest social service organization of Indian expats in Kuwait, having total 17,000 member strength, convened its annual general body meeting on December 7, 2018 at Salmiya SIMS auditorium.  Mr S M Azhar was unanimously elected as the new president for two-years (2019 – 2020) in the meeting held under the supervision of Firoz C, Election officer of KKMA central branch.

The meeting commenced with a beautiful recitation of the Holy Quran by Moulvi Munib Mushtaq. Karnataka Branch Senior leader and Central Zonal Treasurer Mr. Abdul Hameed Mulki delivered the welcome address and highlighted the various social and charitable achievements and activities of KKMA such as Family Benefit Scheme (FBS), Educational Scholarship Program (ESP), Kidney Dialysis Centers (KDC), Medical Assistance Program (MAP) and Housing Improvement Program (HIP).

He also highlighted the achievements of their HIGHLY RENOWED  Magnet team. The objective of Magnet is to visit the poor patients, admitted in various hospitals in Kuwait and provide them with financial as well as moral support. And help them to get better medical facilities. This programme has a dedicated volunteer’s team who will also assist in the documentation and repatriation of Human Corpse to their respective destination in India irrespective of caste & creed.

KKMA Vice Chairman Mr. Hamza Mustafa Payyanoor in his inaugural speech applauded the contribution of Karnataka branch in community service and social welfare activities.

KKMA Patron Mr Sagheer Trikaripur addressed the full packed audience of around 450 guests, and HIGHLIGHTED the various social projects, which KKMA has executed successfully during the last 17 years. He said that, to achieve extraordinary things a person does not have to be extraordinarily gifted, the success is available to anyone (poor or rich) who will learn a few simple principles and consistently put them into practice. He also highlighted the future program of “Pravasi Mithra” under which the families of KKMA members will also be included.

Branch Vice President Mr. Nazeer Bolar, illustrated an annual report detailing about the past two-year’s activities of the branch. The comprehensive finance report was presented by Branch Senior leader and Central Committee CFC Mr. Sayed Rafik.

The outgoing president Mr. Abdul Jabbar appreciated the team and thanked them for their selfless services rendered in charitable activities and mentioned the programmes and schemes implemented during his tenure.

The newly elected president Mr. S.M Azhar in his address highlighted the opportunity provided by KKMA for charitable works, and requested the youths to come forward to lead the committee and community to reach out more community members and to do more social service, and advised that KKMA is the right platform to do the charity works which will be rewarded by Almighty Allah here and hearafter. 

Chief guest of the day Mr. S.M. Farooq , (KKMA Karnataka State President) who came all the way from Mangalore,  in his keynote address, highlighted the importance of being in KKMA and changes he has transformed in his life as a KKMA leader.

The Guest of Honor – Mr S.M. Basheer, former President of KKMA Karnataka Br and the First President of BCCI (Beary’s Chamber of Commerce and Industries Dubai Chapter) was honored with a momento with gratitude for his selfless service to the community and as a whole to our society.

S.M Basheer, in his address highlighted the importance of social service and how KKMA as a platform provides great opportunity to serve humanity at large which in return is a good preparation for the life hereafter. He has applauded KKMA for being a role model for many organizations.

The Branch also felicitated the members Mr. Javid Karjikar, Mr. Mohammed Amin Shaikh, Mr. Fayaz Shaikh, Mr. Abdul Kareem, Mr. Abdul Salam Kattamane, Mr. Mohammed Ali Kasma, Mr. Mohammed Irshad Mulky, Mr. Mohammed Usman Ismail, Mr. Naushad Hussain, Mr. Riyaz Ahamed and Mr. Mohammed Sharief Hamza for their excellent contribution to the community work.

Meantime, office bearers of all four newly formed zonals were also introduced respectively.

KKMA central committee leaders Mr. Akbar Siddik, Mr. Ali Matra, K.C Gafoor, H.A Gafoor, Abdul Fattah Tayyil, and KKMA Zonal and other leaders from various KKMA branches were present.

Mr. Mohammed Bilal (Chairman of Raziya Foundation, Lahore-Pakistan)  and Mr. Abdul Khader Sheik, Business Development Manager, Lulu Group International were also present on the This.

The program was very well conducted by Mr. Fayaz Shaikh. The meeting was concluded with vote of thanks by General Secretary Mr. Mohammed Yusuf Muniyam.

The program was attended by a large number of members & leaders from various associations, and scrumptious buffet dinner was served at the end.

The newly appointed Office bearers for the year 2019-2020 are:

Mr. S.M.Azhar– President

Mr. Yusuf Rasheed – Working President

Mr. Mohammed Yusuf Muniyam – General Secretary

Mr. Mohammed Amin Shaikh – Treasurer

Mr. Imthiyaz Abdul Kareem – Orgranizing Secretary

Mr. Riyaz Kawa – Admin Secretary

Mr. Abdul Salam Uchila – IT Secretary

Vice Presidents

Mr. Abdul Rahiman Kana – Fbs & Benefit

Mr. Sharief Ahmed Mulky – Admin & Membership

Mr. Abdul Lathef Shedia – Social Projects

Mr. Shakeel Ahmed Mahin – Leadership & Development

Mr. Aboobakar G. Shaikh – Religious & Charity

Mr. Fayaz Shaikh – Magnet

Mr. Rasheed Ismail Bolar – Arts & Sports

The newly appointed Office bearers for Branch Zonal the year 2019-2020 are:

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Media Release
June 1,2020

Kuwait: Eid is usually a time of family get-togethers and feasts after weeks of dawn-to-dusk fasting. But this year people celebrated at home, with virus fears dampening the holiday spirit and strict restrictions in place.

Kuwait went under full curfew before the start of Ramadan leaving people to practice fasting and Ramadan rituals at home, Even Eid al-Fitr came under full lock-down period.

As situation demanded, IMA Kuwait celebrated the Eid Get-together online via video conferencing tool, All IMA members participated joyfully in Eid Milan online gathering which was scheduled immediately after Eid prayer. Members participated and congratulated each other on the eve of Eid.

The IMA president Shamvel Parviz addressed the gathering and thanked them for joining online for this unique Eid celebration which will be remembered in history. He also advised members to be aware of conditions of neighbors, friends and family and assist them if they need help in this difficult time.

Eid al-Fitr follows weeks of fasting and marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Thousands of Muslims all over Kuwait followed strict guideline and performed Eid prayer at home along with their family.

As a part of social service activities IMA also distributed ration kits before start of Ramadan and during Ramadan for needy people all over Kuwait.

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June 28,2020

Dubai: A blood donation drive was conducted by Karnataka Sports and Cultural Club (KSCC) at in Al Wasl Club Stadium here on Friday, 26th June 2020.

The drive started around 1:00 pm and continued till 4:00 pm as per schedule provided by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) Blood Donation Centre and 60 people donated blood to support the Blood Bank. The drive was well organised by maintaining social distance in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

As blood cannot be produced but only can be donated, this drive will help many patients in need of blood during emergencies. Donors were also feeling proud and happy at this moment thinking of saving someone’s life.

DHA Blood Donation Centre staff carried out the screening and testing done in very well manner keeping social distancing during this pandemic. Volunteers of KSCC were also helping the staff to keep people in safe distance and to make this drive a success.

KSCC Manager Mr. Mohammad Shafi and other office bearers were present at the event venue. KSCC thanked the volunteers, Community Development of Authority (CDA), Dubai Health Authority (DHA), Blood Donation Centre, Government of Dubai and Al Wasl Club Stadium for making the event successful.

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January 5,2020

Kuwait: Friday Forum Kuwait conducted its 12th inter-school Islamic Elocution Competition at Hotel Rajadhani Palace, Khaitan on 1st January 2020. 

The competition, which was held in the senior and junior categories had participation from 15 Indian Schools across Kuwait comprising of 43 students. In the senior category, Ayisha Wafiya of Indian Community School, Khaitan bagged the first prize and Efrem Joseph of Indian Community School, Amman won the second prize. 

In the junior category, Hima Jameela of Indian Community School, Khaitan bagged the first prize and Fadhel Kandapath of Fahaheel Al Wataniya Indian School won the second prize. Nawaal Yaseen Ebrahim of Indian Community School (SR), Salmiya and Rhruthunanda of Indian Learners Own Academy, Abbasiya won the consolation prizes in senior and junior categories respectively.

This year, the event was fully conducted by the ladies wing of Friday Forum. Dr. Thasneem Amir, Ibtisam Basheer, Toast Masters Ola Rasheed, Fatma Abduhedeid, Shazia Thabassum and Marium Rangat were the judges for the competition in senior and junior categories. The event started with the Qira’at by Saneera Riyas, followed by welcome speech by Dr. Sajna Mohammed. 

The prizes were distributed to winners by Shahina Mansoor, Femitha Faseeh, Dr.Thasneem Amir, Dr. Sajna Mohammed, Zeenath Yacoub, Safna Sayam and Saneera Riyas. The Souvenir for the program - “INSPERIA 2020”- was released during the event by the chief editor Farha Abdul Rahman. The program was compered by Thanveera Noushad and the program convenor Subeana Shabeer conveyed the vote of thanks.

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