Indians in Saudi Arabia appear for Grade 10 CBSE Board Exams

P A Hameed Padubidri, Riyadh

March 7, 2019

Riyadh, Mar 7: Students from several schools across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia today appeared for the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Grade10 board examinations.

The students from various schools in the Kingdom affiliated to CBSE appears for the class 10 board examination initially beginning (with third languages) on March 5, 2019. However, it is virtually seen beginning today, March 7.

International Indian School, Riyadh (IISR) has been set up as the exam center for all the Indian CBSE affiliated Schools in Riyadh.

The students are from various schools in different provinces of the Kingdom like Central province (Riyadh), Western province (Jeddah), Eastern province (Dammam-Khobar), Buraidah etc.

Admit Cards (hall tickets) with details of the students and roll numbers have been distributed to all the students in the schools as per the direction of the CBSE.

Today morning, main Quraish road and Hasan bin Ali Street in Riyadh on which IISR is situated, were seen with heavy traffics and crowd due to the examination.

Teachers, parents and guardians of the students who appear for the exam were seen taking their children to the exam center and giving them confidence and important tips.

The seat numbers for the students in the classes in IISR were listed on board put outside the exam center. The students seemed to have been in full of tensions and anxieties due to the exam pressures. Pre-board and mock exams were conducted earlier in various respective school to make the students prepared for the main board exams.

All the arrangements have been made in order for the smooth conduct of the examinations. Also, the strict instructions during the exams & guidelines have been disseminated to the students in order to prevent any malpractice that would occur.

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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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