UAE Amchigele Samaj holds family picnic

[email protected] (Moyhammed Iqbal Katipalla)
April 5, 2012

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Dubai, April 6: The UAE Amchigele Samaj 2012 organised a picnic to the Al-Ain Wildlife Park and Resort (Zoo) recently. The event was attended by over 300 community members in UAE. The managing committee had arranged for four buses to commute from Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman.

All members with their families met at the reporting point at Dnata in Dubai, near Spinneys in Sharjah and in Abu Dhabi before proceeding to Al-Ain.

The families enjoyed the drive and had fun playing antakshari and singing songs on the way. The group toured various sections of the Zoo. Children were thrilled seeing the wildlife which included lions, hyenas, meer cats, variety of birds, giraffes, monkeys etc.

The reptile house with different types of pythons, tortoises, fishes and the crocodile pond was vastly informative. The attractions of the day were the Penguins. Many members enjoyed feeding the giraffes.

After lunch, the fun and frolic continued where in members enjoyed with their family and friends playing fun games. There were games for all categories, starting with dress up for Kids - below five years of age.

Parents were at their creative best dressing up their child innovatively with Newspapers. Following this was another round of games for the 5-12 age group, which again saw participation from kids in full strength. There was musical chair for children. Elders and children participated together in catch the pillar game which was enjoyed by all. The games finale saw the polo game, wherein, elders standing in a row, had their hands tied and had to pass the most number of Polos in the least time frame using a tooth pick.

The Samaj President, Rajiv Kamat introduced the new 2012 Committee members and spoke on the objectives of the Samaj that the team had planned to achieve during the year.

He also threw light on how the Samaj Bandhavas can make value addition and help achieve the objective in a more efficient manner. The Samaj Bandhavas were briefed on all the upcoming programmes of the Samaj like the blood donation camp in April followed by the talents day programme in May 2012.

The president also spoke on the social responsibility work that the Samaj had initiated towards educating the needy children of the Samaj through the Ekalavya Project that was successfully implemented in the previous years.

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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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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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