KIFF health seminar gets huge response

[email protected] (Ramesh S Bhandari)
April 15, 2012

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Kuwait, April 15: The Kuwait India Fraternity Forum, a socio cultural organization of Indians residing in Kuwait, organized a health seminar on the theme ‘Healthy Life, Happy Life’ on Friday at Omar Ibn Al-Khattab Auditorium, Jamiyat Al-Islah Al-Ijtemayi Center, Rawdha.

The three-hour long event was inaugurated by Dr. Sulaiman Shathy, Chairman, Social Reforms Society, Kuwait.

Dr C L Abdul Rahman, Pediatrician, Ministry of Health, Jahra Hospital has spoken extensively on the topic ‘Health and Islam’. He beautifully blended the concept of health in the sights of modern medical science and Islamic point of views.

Dr Rahman outlined the Quranic verses about health and pointed out the way of livings from the life of Prophet Mohamed SAW (PBUH) and his followers towards a healthy lifestyle.

He insisted the daily prayer is an exercise, ablution washing off the germs on the surface of our skin, and he briefed about the permissible and illicit foods for mankind in the sight of Islam.

He raised his concern over the raising habits of bottle feeding and pointed out that, the increasing employment of women is a major factor which leads to the declining number of breastfeeding habits.

Dr. Thomas Isaac Neyyarapally, Physician Registrar, department of internal medicine, Al Sabah hospital, spoke on the topic ‘Heart Diseases- Facts’.

He said that some conditions as well as some lifestyle factors can put people at a higher risk for developing heart disease. All persons can take steps to lower their risk of heart disease and heart attack by addressing these risk factors.

He explained the health measurement terms ‘BMI’ and distinguished the healthy normal weight, overweight and obesity.

He added the health risks of being obesity and portrayed how it related to the heart diseases. Dr Thomas Isaac elaborated the cause and remedies of main heart diseases including Atherosclerosis, Hypertension, angina, myocardial infarction or a heart attack, Chest discomfort, irregular heart rate, stroke and cancer. He outlined the endangering of smoking or using tobacco products and consuming alcohol.

Dr. Thomas Isaac Neyyarapally recalled the World Health Organization’s Definition on Health and said that, Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

Mr. Hassan Yusuf, President, Kuwait Muslim Welfare Association and Mr. S.M Basheer, President, Kuwait Kerala Muslim Association D.K Wing also spoke on the occasion.

An amazing exercise and Martial Arts demonstration on the Stage by KIFF team is also organized as part of the event which has attracted the large number of Indian expatriates who have gathered over the seminar venue.

The seminar was chaired by Mr. Abdul Salam, president, Kuwait India Fraternity Forum. Mr. Siccander Basha delivered the welcome address, anchored the proceedings and Mr. Siraj Kalladka proposed vote of thanks, the event compered by Mr. Saifudeen Kuttikkattoor.

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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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