KIFF sports meet 2015 concludes

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December 2, 2015

Kuwait City: A grand sports meet was organizes by Kuwait India Fraternity Forum as a part of Fraternity Fest at the Gulf University of Science and Technology (GUST) Ground concluded on November 27.

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Hundreds of expats from across Kuwait participated in different competitions of track and field games

The event which was held in 2 phases was earlier inaugurated by Kuwait National Football Team Player Mr. Mohammed Rashid Al Otaibi.

In the Football Match, CFC Salmiya won the Trophy while Abbasiya Brothers got Runners-up.Fahaheel team grabbed the 1st position in the Tug of war competition and Desert Eagle was pushed to 2nd place. Desert Eagle A emerged as a winner in Kabaddi while Desert Eagle B had to satisfy for the runners-up. Kunjal Friends bagged the 1st Prize in the Volleyball and the 2nd prize went to Delhi Friends.

Majeed Fahaheel won in 100 Meters Race and Ilyas got 2nd place. Mubeen bagged the 1st prize in 200 Meters Running Race while Sinan stood to 2nd. Special awards were presented to the best players in each individual event. Large number of women and children also enjoyed various fun games. Prizes of the Independence Day Quiz competition also distributed during this time.

KIFF President, Mr. Saifuddin Nalakath presided over the program. Mr. Rasheed Khan, Manager, TVS Travels & Cargo, Mr. BL Panchal, Managing Director, Al-Theyab Steel Works, KIFF Kerala Chapter President, Ummer, Karnataka Chapter President, Musthakeem, Tamil Nadu Chapter President, Kifayathullah, North Zone President, Shamsheer, Indian Social Forum General Secretary Mr. Amjath Ali, Program Convener Mr. Faisal Atholi were also present during the closing ceremony. Mr. Sakariya delivered the welcome speech. Mr. Ibrahim proposed the vote of thanks. Naveez Ali compared the program. The event was sponsored by Bahrain Exchange Company (BEC).

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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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