Saab Warriors lift Hidayah Saqco Champions League Trophy 2018

Media Release
April 8, 2018

Jubail: SAAB Warriors have emerged champions in the recently held Hidayah Saqco Champions League 2018 cricket tournament by defeating Khober United in the final match at Dywidag ground, here.

Both the teams showcased sportsmanship proving cricket to be a gentleman’s game. With the certainty of gameplay, the SAAB Warriors managed to hold back the Khober United and clinched the cup. 

As a token of respect to both the countries, Hidayah Foundation chairman Jnb. Zakariya Jokatte, the main sponsor Mr. Altaf Saqco, Hidayah HQ team, Guests & spectators lined up in the ground with both the teams for the national anthem OF KSA & India, followed by the final toss of the event, KU won the toss and elected to field.

SW scored 96/4 in allotted 8 over match. Chasing 96, KU only managed to reach 83/3 in their allotted 8 overs. With fantastic game spirit displayed by both the teams, SW won by 13 runs and Mr. Thayib of SW was awarded the man of the match.
In the semi-final (1) SW v/s KU, SW won the toss and elected to bat and scored 67/ 6 in an allotted 7 overs. KU chasing it ended up with a nail biting finish of 66/1 making SW move to the finals with 1 run victory. (Man of the match was awarded to Ashfaq from SW).

In the semi-final (2) KU v/s Amaco. KU won the toss and elected to bat and scored 96/4 in allotted 7 overs. Amaco was only able to chase 69/6 in 7 overs and lost to KU by 27 runs (Man of the match was awarded to Basith from KU).

In this two weeks of spectacular cricket tournament organized by Hidayah Foundation Jubail unit, 12 teams had participated with the Main sponsor as Saqco, Powered by Expertise, Al-Muzain, White Stone, and Real Tech.  Co-sponsors  as Plant solutions, Trident, Sasco, Roof tech, Sanivate, Toekoms, Energia, Exelon, Kmt, United Tech, Table 4, Fabrptech, Albatin, Kotech, Arab Energy, Blue Mart, Saab, Face, Amaco, Spark Arabia, Spectrum, Elounge, Samcon, Gulf Asia, & Deal Arabia.

The post-match closing ceremony began with the recitation of verses from the Quran by Master Danish Mohammed Haneef, Hidayah youth global coordinator followed by a briefing of Hidayah Foundation by Mr. Asif Deals, Chief advisor of Hidayah Foundation who also welcomed the dignitaries and guests to the dais. A documentary on Hidayah Foundation activities was presented emphasising on over all development of the most deserving. 

Khasim Ahmed HK, founder chairman added to the briefings and thanked all the well-wishers. Chairman Jnb. Zakariya Jokatte motivated all the players, entertaining the crowd and also thanking Mr. Imran, President of Jubail Unit along with the core team Mr. Asif Deals, Mr. Nazeer, Mr. Shahjahan, Mr. Sameer, Mr. Farooq, Mr. Khaleel, Mr. Basheer, Mr. Sattar and the entire Hidayah Family for their constant support and effort invested for the success of the event.

Felicitation was done for recognizing the help and support they have done towards expatriates who were facing hardship in the Kingdom also rendering support to the neediest back in India.

1.    Mr. Das Poojary (was felicitated by Mr. Altaf Saqco & Jnb. Zakariya Jokatte)
2.    Mr. Ashraf Karnire Expertize (was felicitated by Mr. Altaf saqco, Jnb. Zakariya Jokatte, Jnb. Khasim Ahmed HK, Jnb. Haneef Haji)
3.    Jnb. Zakariya Jokatte (was felicitated by Mr. Altaf saqco , Jnb. Haneef Haji , Jnb. Khasim Ahmed HK, Mr. Ashraf Karnire Expertize)
4.    Jnb. Haneef Haji, president of Hidayah HQ (was felicitated by Mr. Imran hertz, Jnb. Jnb. Zakariya Jokatte & Jnb. Khasim Ahmed HK)
5.    Jnb. Abid Asghar, administrator of Hidayah HQ  (was felicitated by Mr. Asif deals, Mr. Shahjahan)

Guests Mr. Hyder United tech, Mr. Abid Gulf column, Mr. Ashkaf Plant solutions, Mr. Shahul Qanberg, Mr. Thahir Coaltech, Mr. Salman Saab, Mr. Habib Spark Arabia, Mr. Shakil Makavi, Mr. Amjad Hidayah Dammam, Mr. Anwar Hidayah Dammam, Mr. Farooq from Jamiyatul Falah, Mr. Noor Mohammed DKSC, Mr. Umer fabrotech, Mr. Das Poojary, Mr. Firoz Jeddah restaurant, Mr. Siddiq mirza , Mr. Ashraf Indian social forum, were honoured by Hidayah Jubail team with a Hidayah foundation memento along with other volunteers of Hidayah Foundation Jubail, Mr. Sattar, Mr. Sameer, Mr. shakir were honoured for their hard work during the event.

Mr. Kaleel MK, Mr. Sameer Lucky star & Mr. Shahjahan, executed prize distribution and the raffle draw ceremony with 3 huge prizes. Mr. Rajesh from Kerala, Mr. Farooq from Mudigere, Mr. Ansif from Mangalore won the lucky draw.

Umpires were honoured by gifts and mementos, commentator M/c Mr. Safwan was honoured for hosting the final show of the tournament.

Mr. Nazeer hertz, Mr. Ibba bajpe, Mr. Farooq and Mr. Salim Udupi were honoured for their rendering support throughout the tournament and care taking the ground and team arrangements which made the matches function smoothly.

Score board and A.V management was taken care by Mr. Junaid, Mr. Jawad, Mr. Shakir, Mr. Tafseer & Mr. Shahjahan  were awarded by gifts for their entire support.

Entire Transportation was taken care by Mr, Arif Sasco , Basheer Falak , Musthafa Sasco , Farooq Arab Energy they were thanked by hidayah jubail president Mr, Imran 

Photographer Mr, Nazeer Kaloor was presented with a gift for rendering his support 

Ground staffs from Dywidag Mr. Rashid, Mr. Jogender, Mr. Yadav & Mr. Shyam Prasad were gifted for their rendered support.

Security staffs from Dywidag Mr. Ifthikar & Mr. Hussain were gifted for their support.

Following players were recognized based on thier individual performance:

Man of the series – Mr. Saleem from Amaco
Best bowler – Mr. Ashfaq from SAAB Warriors
Best batsman – Mr. Anis from Khobar united
Best fielder – Mr. Faizal SAAB warriors
Best wicket keeper – Mr. Imthiyaz SAAB warriors

Finally to the winners, SAAB Warriors won the hearts of cricket lover & Hidayah Foundation – Jubail won the hearts of the people ending the event of Hidayah Foundation Champions League 2018 with a high note.

To conclude, Mr. Ashkaf Vice president of Hidayah Jubail in his vote of thanks conveyed best wishes to all guests, well-wishers, supporters, members, participated teams, media, caterers, Dywidag & transportation.

Hidayah SAQCO Champions League Trophy 2018 – more photos

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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
July 30,2020

Jeddah: The first chartered flight for repatriation passengers from Jeddah to Bengaluru organized by Karnataka NRI Forum Jeddah – Saudi Arabia was successfully landed at Bengaluru airport by 01.00 am on 19th July 2020.

Spice Jet (SG9884) departed from King Abdul Aziz International Airport Jeddah by 05.00 pm local time with 177 stranded passengers which includes 12 Pregnant Woman, 3 infants, 44 Short term visa holders, 3 medical emergency patients and 115 migrate workers and labours from various districts of Karnataka state.

Karnataka NRI Forum Jeddah, a registered charitable organization under Government of Karnataka & Indian Consulate Jeddah - Saudi Arabia, helping the Kannadigas overseas & in Karnataka State as well, has initiated major role for helping stranded Kannadigas to travel back to home. During Pandemic hundreds of stranded Kannadigas were approached to the forum and requested to arrange special chartered flight to Bengaluru from Jeddah.

Initiating from collecting the data of passengers, the forum’s special panel including its President Mr. Mohammed Mansoor, Secretary Mr. Peter Mascarenes, Vice Presidents Mr. Nasir Khurshid, Dr.Ashfaque Maniyar, Chief Coordinator Mr. Shaikh Saoud, Cultural Secretaries Mr. Arifulla Shariff and Mr. Rajesh Suvarna, Treasurer Mr. Habib Rahman and Press Secretary Mr. Baig, the forum’s members have worked very hard to conclude this task very successful. 

The forum provided food packets as refreshment, complementary PPE kitsto each passenger as precaution against the spread of any infections while travelling and also guided all passengers by supporting them in Awdha portal (Saudi Passport Department) and Seva Sindhu portal registration of Government of Karnataka.

The official travel partner ITL Travel Management Company has rendered remarkable service to the passengers not only in ticketing but also supported with top priority in confirming the aircraft from SPICE JET and availed good service from ground staff at Jeddah Airport. 

All passengers have reached safely to their homes after completing the 7 days institutional quarantine at Bengaluru. 100% passengers had NEGETIVE report on Covid-19 test made on arrival as well as after institutional quarantine. 

In the press release published from the President, Mr. Mohammed Mansoor has expressed his prodigious gratitude to the Ambassador of India to Saudi Arabia H. E. Dr. Ausaf Sayeed, Deputy Consul General of India - Jeddah Mr. Y Saber and Chief Minister of Karnataka State Shri B. S. Yediyurappafor providing necessary approvals and NOC for the chartered flight operation. He also conveyed his boundless appreciationto Shri B. Y. Raghavendra, Member of Parliament Shimoga District (Karnataka) for his swift support extended to the forum and as well to Dr. Aarathi Krishna, Ex-Deputy Chairperson – NRI Forum of Karnataka – Government of Karnataka for her significant guidance and support on completing this mission.

The forum has thanked all the officers in King Abdul Aziz International Airport Jeddah and Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru for the facilities provided to the passengers. The Forum has thanked all passengers travelled for their calmness and also thanked to all other members of the forum, Staff of ITL Travels and SPICE JET for their tremendous support extended throughout the mission accomplishment.

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P A Hameed Padubidri
February 24,2020

Riyadh, Feb 24: Indian Islahi Center, Riyadh (IICR) kicked off the propagation campaign of "Learn the Quran" national conference, which is slated to be held on March 27, 2020 at Nofa Istiraha, Exit 18, Riyadh, Kingdom Saudi Arabia. It's IICR's 20th successful program.

Kerala Legislative Assembly's opposition leader & Congress leader, Ramesh Chennitthala inaugurated the campaign that was held at Voco Hotel in Riyadh, capital city of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Ramesh was on two days visit in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The objective of the campaign is to instil the keenness & to keep creating the continuous awareness amongst the community on Quran. It also enables to recite the Quran with Tajweed (science of reading the Quran) & correct form.

Aboobakker Edthanatukkara (President of IICR), Abdul Qayyum Bustani, Kunhi Kumbala, Abdullah Vallanchira, Adv. Abdul Jaleel, Naushad Ali Kozhikode, Mujeeb Ali Thodigappulam, Muhammad Kutty Kadannamanna, Fasal Rahman City Flower, Mujeeb Irumbuzhi, Jaleel Alappuzha, Arafat & others were present on the occasion.

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