Around 200 people donate blood in KWAR’s R-Day special camp

February 1, 2017

Riyadh: Karavali Welfare Association-Riyadh (KWAR) successfully conducted its first blood donation camp on the 27th Jan 2017 as part of Republic Day Celebration.

King Fahad Medical City Riyadh helped KWAR in conducting the event. Nearly 200 people took part in the humanitarian drive which was inaugurated by KWAR President Mr Santosh Shetty and almost all executive office bearers were present along with some other leaders from various Indian social communities as a testimony to KWAR’s key slogan of ‘Unity is our Strength’.

It reflected in the blood donation drive which was well organized and supported by one and all. King Fahad Medical City arranged all the facilities, logistics as well as lunch & refreshments for all the donors throughout the day.

KWAR president thanked all the staff at KFMC Blood Bank and specially thanked Head Nurse Mr. James, Eli & other staff for their gracious support without which this event would not be possible.

The other major groups supported this campaign are “Blood help line Karnataka, Blood Donors group Karnataka, Konkani Kutam Riyadh, Employees of Soft touch, Employees from Saudi Carpet who participated in major numbers.

He also thanked all the donors who took part in the noble cause by sacrificing their weekend holiday. The overwhelming response from Indian community especially from coastal Karnataka made KWAR proud and President promised more blood donation Drives as well as other social drives in the near future.

All the blood donor will be honored with a certificates from King Fahad Medical City and KWAR is indebted to them for their generosity.

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May Allah bless all donors. Keep it up. Great work.

MASHA ALLAH Great Good Job

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Dr Syed Anwar Khursheed honoured with Pravasi Bharatiya Samman

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January 14,2025

Dr Syed Anwar Khursheed, one of the longest-serving Indian physicians in Saudi Arabia, was honored with the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award on Friday, the highest honor conferred by India's president on nationals based overseas. Dr. Khursheed, born in Gulbarga, Karnataka, has dedicated over 40 years of his life to the Kingdom. He served for three decades at King Faisal Hospital in Taif and nearly a decade as a Royal Protocol physician in Riyadh. His work extended to the COVID-19 response and overseeing critical care operations for Hajj pilgrims.

In addition to his medical career, Dr. Khursheed has made significant contributions to education, founding the International Indian School in Taif and providing guidance for other schools catering to the Indian community in Saudi Arabia.

The Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award, established in 2003, celebrates exceptional contributions of overseas Indians in various fields, including medicine, community service, and education. Dr. Khursheed was among 27 recipients of this year's award and the only one from Saudi Arabia. He received the honor from President Droupadi Murmu.

India’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Suhel Ajaz Khan, highlighted Dr. Khursheed’s distinguished 45-year career in public healthcare and his role in the Medical Protocol Department of the Royal Saudi Family for eight years. He also oversaw critical care during the Hajj program at Minah and Arafat.

Khan emphasized that the award recognizes Dr. Khursheed’s outstanding contributions to medical science, healthcare, and the welfare of the Indian community in Saudi Arabia, marking a moment of great pride for the Indian diaspora in the Kingdom.

DC congratulates

Kalaburgi Deputy Commissioner and District Magistrate Fauziya Taranum B has congratulated Dr Syed Anwar Khursheed for the prestigious award.

“I appreciate your contribution towards education and healthcare. It’s a very proud moment for Kalaburgi district,” the DC said.

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