KKMA Karnataka branch holds AGM; Abdul Jabbar elected president

Salmiya (Kuwait): The Karnataka branch of Kuwait Kerala Muslim Association (KKMA), a social service organization of Indian expatriates in Kuwait has elected Abdul Jabbar as its new president for next two-years term (2015 – 2016) in its general body meeting held under the supervision of K.C Gafoor, Election officer of KKMA at SIMS, Salmiya on December 26, 2014.

The meeting commenced with a beautiful recitation of the holy Quran by Master Shuaib. Working President of Karnataka Branch B.M Iqbal delivered the welcome address and highlighted the various social and charitable achievements and activities of KKMA such as Family Benefit Scheme (FBS), Educational Scholarship Program (ESP), Kidney Dialysis Centers (KDC), Medical Assistance Program (MAP) and Housing Improvement Program (HIP).

He also highlighted their new initiative by name Magnet. The objective of Magnet is to visit the poor patients admitted in various hospitals in Kuwait and provide them with financial as well as moral support in their needs. This program has a dedicated volunteers team who will also assist in the documentation and transfer of human remains to their respective destination in India irrespective of caste or religion.

KKMA President Abdul Fatah Tayyil in his inaugural speech applauded the contribution of Karnataka branch in community service and social welfare activities.

KKMA Chairman Sagheer Trikaripur illustrated the varieties of social projects which KKMA executed successfully during the last 12 years. He highlighted that to achieve an extraordinary things the person does not have to be extraordinarily gifted, the success is available to anyone (poor or rich) who will learn a few simple principles and consistently put them into practice.

An annual report was presented by Abdul Latheef detailing the past two years activities of the branch committee. The comprehensive finance report was prepared and presented by Sayed Rafik and Abubakker Tumbay, Treasurers of Karnataka Branch was an evidence for KKMA’s remarkable benefit programs contributed to the needs of their members and the society.

During the program the outgoing President Hameed Mulki appreciated the team and thanked them for their selfless services rendered in charitable activities.

The newly elected President Abdul Jabbar in his address highlighted the opportunity provided by KKMA for charitable works with special mention of versus from Holy Quran and teachings of Prophet Muhammed (PBUH).

The well-wishers and chief guests were honored with gratitude of appreciation with flowers and memento for their continued support and dedicated efforts to take the Association to this great height in the past 12 years. .

The Branch also felicitated the members Ismal Kadambu, Anwar Bolar,Imthiyaz Surinje, Shaukath Shirva, Salam B.A, Shareef Mulki, Mohammed Iqbal Kasco, Aboobaker Puthubava, Abdul Kareem, Abdul Razak Uchila, S. M Emran Basha, Mabiya Kadaba, Nasser Adyapadi, Thameem Ulla, Hafeez Ali, Jaffer Honnavara, Abdul Hameed KT, for their excellent contribution to the community work.

Outgoing President Hameed Mulki was felicitated with memento for his leadership and valuable services to KKMA during the last 2 years of his tenure.

Mr. Hasan A. Yusuf was felicitated by Branch for his outstanding community service for the last three decades.

KKMA central committee leaders Akbar Siddik, Ali Matra, PA Abdulla, K.C Rafik, Zam Zam Rasgeed and other leaders from various KKMA branches were present.

The program was successfully convened by S.M Imran and the meeting was concluded with vote of thanks by Mr. Yusuf Muniya followed by dua from Hafiz Saheb.

The program was attended by a large number of members & guests and dinner was served at the end.

The newly appointed Office bearers for year 2015 to 2016 are:

Abdul Jabbar Gurupura, President

S.M. Ayub Surinje, Working president

Mohammed Yusuf Muniyam, Gen. Secretary

Abdul Lathief Shedia, Org. Secretary

Faisal Beary, Admn. Secretary

Riyaz Kawa, Admn. Secretary

Aboobakkar Thumbe, Treasury

Azhar Bhai Puttur, Auditor

Vice Presidents

Shareef Mulki, Membership