India Forum Jubail (IFJ) conducts blood donation camp

January 12, 2014

Jubail, Jan 12: India Forum Jubail (IFJ), a community service organization based in Al Jubail, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia conducted its second yearly blood donation camp on Saturday, 11th Janaury 2014 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Petrokemya Beach Camp in coordination with Jubail General Hospital.

A large number of NRIs participated in the camp .

The programme was aimed at spreading greater awareness about the importance of blood donation as well as helping prevent blood shortage in the region.

IFJ was established in 2005 by a group of NRIs with the aim of building a strong and vibrant community of Indians in Saudi Arabia by promoting educational, cultural, and social and business aspirations of Indian Nationals residing in Jubail regardless of caste, color, creed, race or religion.

Mangalore based Shameer Ahmed Kudroli was the chief coordinator of the event. He called the ceremony to order and welcomed the guests, hospital representatives and blood donors. This is the third time in Jubail region the blood donation drive has been conducted under the leadership of Shameer as he organised similar event earlier for Toastmasters fraternity and general public.

An informative presentation on blood donation was also given by Dr Hamed El Torakey, the company doctor at GAS. He shared some touching examples where the blood donation had come to the rescue of needy people. He pleaded people to donate blood periodically as blood donation in fact reinvigorated people instead of weakening people as ignorantly perceived by many. He thanked Shameer and his IFJ team for organizing the event professionally.

The prime sponsor for the event was GAS Company, the General Manager-Operations Mr. Nawaf Al Anazi, a symposium highlighting the importance of donating blood and gave brief inputs of the benefits of blood donation, he appreciated and urged the participants to spread greater awareness about the importance of blood donation to serve the community.

The community members willingly donated the blood and showed example to the society. Hospital staff was amazed to see the enthusiasm of the community and donors were more than the expected quota of the hospital for single day. Prior the donation BP, sugar level and many check up were done by the hospital staff.

The blood donors and guests and enthusiasts who had gathered on the occasion appreciated the great work done by the IFJ Excom. Breakfast, sumptuous lunch and delicious evening refreshment were served to all participants. The donors will be issued donor certificates along with blood group authentication by the hospital.

The blood donation camp was professionally assisted by medicos of Jubail General Hospital. Forum President Habib Sheikh offered the plaque to hospital staff as a token of appreciation, IFJ Excom honored the participants with certificates in the venue.

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NRI leader SM Syed Khalilur Rehman, 86, passes away in Dubai

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November 21,2024

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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15-year-old NRI boy from Kasaragod drowns in Dubai beach; sister rescued by Arab national

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November 18,2024

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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