Dammam: ‘JF Coastal Festival 2017’ creates a carnival for expat families

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April 18, 2017

Dammam: The Jam’iyyatul Falah organized a family-get-together under the banner of “JF Coastal Festival 2017” on 6th April 2017 at the Al-Zaana Ishtirah at Faisaliyah in Dammam, eastern province of Saudi Arabia. The event’s motto “Our Community is Better Together” had created the atmosphere of a family carnival.

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The event began with the recitation of Holy Quran, followed by welcome speech from JF Dammam Unit President and the event Chairman opened the gathering which boosted the energy and enthusiasm of all the participants and volunteers of the event.

Later in the evening, lots of games conducted by event sports coordinators had placed everyone on their toes with their remarkable talents, wit and humor. As the joyful evening proceeded games for all age groups witnessed active participation and great excitement from all the attendees at the venue. EXCOM and volunteers ensured that the events carried on seamlessly.

An abundant supply of snacks and drinks were great energizers throughout the evening. While the children competed in sack race and many other games, the parents too were just as much into cheering and encouraging all the children. Boys, Girls and Adults too had their share of fun reliving old days with sack race, tug-of-wars and more.

The chief guests of the evening – Amjad Wajid (MD of UIPS), Sudeer (MD of Idealink), Amir Musthaq (Finance Manager of UNICOIL), Khalid Al-Ghamdi (Marketing Head of GCS), Mohammad Muzaffer (Finance Manager of Azmeel), Abdul Hakkeem (Regional Manager of Al-Kabeer Food), Sadashiv Poojary (President of MASA) and Abdul Waris (Chairman of IISD) – has expressed their delight to be a part of the event wherein people from the coastal belt of Karnataka State had gathered and united as a family.

The Kiosk from different FMCG companies such as INDOMINE, AL-KABEER, NADA JUICE, SWITZ CAKES and ORLANDA MILK had offered lip-smacking food and beverages which attracted and pulled the crowd with their appetizing aroma to taste the sample of their new products. The most attractive Kiosk of the evening was the DANDY Ice Cream, which served different types of flavors and kept the crowd on their toes specially children. The traditional Indian sweet ‘Jalibee’ has engrossed the crowd throughout the evening. The delicious sumptuous dinner with varieties of Indian cuisine from Golden Spoon Restaurant had served to delight all the guests throughout the evening.

Ensuring that the members remain active for the entire day, the Quiz Master conducted quiz for adults with interesting questions related to Islamic, GK, History, Geography and Sports with exciting raffle-draw prizes was announced from time-to-time. Housie housie had captivated the crowd. All the committee members worked with joy and fun as a team throughout the evening. In the long run, the event of “JF Coastal Festival 2017” was beautifully organized and the audience was overwhelmed whole evening.

Toward the end of the evening, the winners of Qirath competition and all other games were presented the exciting prizes and the announcement of the Mega Prize winner marked the event closing.

The grand event of “JF Coastal Festival 2017” was exclusively sponsored by NADA (Al-Othman Agri. Production and Processing Co.), Gulf Cooperation Symbols Co., Saudi Pan Gulf, Saleh & Abdulaziz Abahsain Co. and many others.

Vote of thanks was extended to all the committee members, sponsors, families, friends and well-wishers who made the evening a very good celebration with never ending memories.

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November 21,2024

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Prominent NRI community leader SM Syed Khalilur Rehman, fondly known as CA Khalil, passed away in Dubai on Thursday at the age of 86 after a brief illness.

Khalil had been admitted to Aster Hospital in Mankhool on Tuesday after experiencing severe leg weakness. Despite the best efforts of the medical team, he succumbed to a double heart attack that worsened his condition, his son Rais Ahmed confirmed.

The news of his passing has sent waves of grief across communities, particularly in his hometown of Bhatkal, Karnataka, where he was a celebrated figure. Tributes have been pouring in on social media, highlighting his significant contributions to international trade, social service, and education.

A Legacy of Leadership and Service

A chartered accountant by profession, Khalil was a founding member of the Dubai chapter of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), where he served as chairman from 1987 to 1994. His illustrious career included key leadership roles, such as general manager of Khaleej Times, group executive director of the Ilyas and Mustafa Galadari Group, and vice-chairman of the Jashanmal Group of Companies.

He also chaired Maadhyama Communications and Sahil Online, a web-based news platform, and was a director and trustee of several media companies and charitable organisations in Dubai and India.

A Champion for Education and Philanthropy

Khalil’s impact extended far beyond his professional achievements. As president and general secretary of Anjuman Hami-e-Muslimeen, he played a pivotal role in the development of educational institutions, including schools and colleges in Bhatkal and surrounding areas. His dedication to social upliftment earned him recognition from the Government of Karnataka, which honoured him with a prestigious award for his philanthropic contributions.

A Life Celebrated

The Bhatkal Muslim Khaleej Council (BMKC) recently released a documentary celebrating Khalil’s remarkable life and service to the community—a testament to his enduring legacy.

CA Khalil is survived by his family and countless admirers across the globe. His passing marks the end of an era for Indian expatriates in the UAE and beyond, leaving behind a legacy of leadership, generosity, and commitment to community service.

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November 18,2024

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Dubai: A 15-year-old Indian expat boy drowned after he was caught by huge waves in the sea off Mamzar Beach in Dubai. 

Ahmed Abdulla Mafaz, a 15-year-old school student in Dubai, died while his sister Fathima, a university student, was rescued, according to their father Mohammed Ashraf. The family hails from Kerala’s Kasaragod.

The grieving father said the incident happened when the Indian expat family went for an outing at the beach park.

Recounting what happened, he said: “We were all sitting on the beach and playing around in the water. I had just gone to the washroom when it [the tragedy] happened.”

He said both Mafaz and Fathima knew how to swim and it was not clear how they were swept away.

“I think there were huge waves and they got pulled by the strong current.”

Fathima’s screams for help were heard by another beachgoer who rushed to rescue her. “He is an Arab national. He rescued our daughter. We have no words to thank him,” the father said.

However, there was no sign of Mafaz, a grade 10 student of New Indian Model School in Dubai.

Meanwhile, the police were called in. Dubai Police said they received a call about two persons drowning.

“As soon as we received the report, the rescue team from the Ports Police Station in Dubai conducted a search,” a spokesperson said. 

However, there was no luck on Friday night. The search operation was intensified with divers and drones on Saturday, following which the boy’s body was fished out on Saturday evening.

The family has decided to lay him to rest in Dubai once the legal procedures are over, said Ibrahim Berike, a member of the volunteering team from Kerala Muslim Cultural Centre (KMCC) that is providing supportfor the paper work.

He said the family is shattered after the devastating tragedy. “They have four children. Fathima, who is doing MBA, is the eldest daughter. Mafaz was the third child. His other two siblings are also boys. Their mother, who was also there on the beach, is inconsolable,” he added.

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