Qatar: ATS celebrates annual day

naeem@coastaldigest.com (Moyhammed Iqbal Katipalla)

April 9, 2012

Doha, April 9: It was yet another evening of fun, entertainment and recognition for the employees of Advanced Technical Services, Doha Qatar who shared the stage with their employer in showcasing their hidden talents on the occasion of their 5th annual day celebration today 6th April 2012 held at Al Gazal Club here, having a total strength of over 450, majority of them hailing from Tulu Nadu, the employees presented various stage shows at the jam packed auditorium.

The event with a difference, rarely seen in Gulf was enthusiastically participated by all the employees who mingled freely with their employer Mr Ravi Shetty, regardless of their status.

Mr. Ravi Shetty fondly known as Ravianna, the Managing Director of Advanced Technical Services hails from Donienjaguthu family in Mangalore. He was born and brought up at Moodambail in Bantwal. He completed his BE in Mechanical Engineering and MBA and chose to work in Gulf. He joined MECON a major EPC contractors in Qatar and later started his own company in Qatar - "Advanced Technical Services" in 2006. He is also the President of Bunts Qatar, past president of Tulu Koota Qatar and an active member of several Indian Organizations in Qatar.

The annual celebration began at 4.45pm with a welcome note by Mr. Preethesh Amin, followed by lighting of lamp by Mrs. Jyothi Ravi Shetty, Mrs. Chandrakala Shetty, Mrs. Nirmala Subramanian, Mrs. Shrinidhi Vijaya Rai, Mrs. Aruna Manoj Shetty, Mrs, Bincy Antony & Mrs. Poojitha S Hegde, followed by Musical Orchestra by Mr. Ravindra Prabhu and Reshma who presented few Golden great hits of Mohd. Rafi, Kishore Kumar, Mukesh, Lata and many more new hits from Hindi, Kannada, Tulu, Telugu, Tamil and Malyalam. Mr. Vismay Vinayak presented Mimicry.

A welcome skit was then staged, highlighting the oneness and ultimate goal of destination and success. A Nepali dance and Hindi Skit, Kaun Banega Roadpathi also entertained the crowd.

The Managing Director of ATS Mr. Ravi Shetty addressed the gathering and gave a key note on the success of his company and appreciated his staff members for their dedication and support.

The entertainment continued with Mad Ads –Umba Lollypop, tulu skit Mangalore central and fusion dance.

Felicitations were done for the best employee's award and to the visiting artists Mr. Preetham, Mrs. Reshma, Mr. Ravindra Prabhu, Mr. Vinayak, Mr. Pramod , Mr. Mahesh Gowda and Mrs. Padmashree Shetty.

The full entertainment gala concluded with vote of thanks by Mr. Subramaniam followed by delicious lunch to all the guests.

The entire programme was compered by Mr. Preetham who had come all the way from India.

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Good news for Indian expats in Saudi Arabia: Passport update now just a click away!

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April 12,2025

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