UAE Amchigele Samaj conducts Talents’ Day 2012

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May 16, 2012

Dubai, May 16: The UAE Amchigele Samaj, an organization of GSB Konkani-speaking people based in UAE, organized its annual talents day programme on recently the Gems Millennium School-Auditorium, Dubai.

The Secretary of the Samaj, Mrs. Pragati Shenoy, started the day's proceedings by giving a brief history and purpose of holding the event. The Samaj President Mr. Rajiv Kamat welcomed the audience. He informed the audience of the upcoming events of the Samaj and also urged the Samaj Bandhavas to wholeheartedly support the activities of the Samaj.

There were a record number of 144 entries for the various competitions that were held under four categories viz. Sub Junior, Junior, Senior and Adult.

The competitions held were:

*Best out of waste - a fancy dress competition for Sub Juniors

* Dancing (Boys & Girls) for Juniors

* Karaoke for Senior (Teenagers)

* Creative Craft for Juniors

* Rangoli for Adults (Female)

* Extempore Speaking in Konkani for teenagers. This was a surprise element at the event as it was announced on the same day and entries were taken without specifying the details of the competition.

* Karaoke for adults (Male & Female)

*Fataa Poster Nikla Hero - Amchi Hero- for adults (Male)

The judges for the various competitions were Mrs. Suman Bhat, Mrs. Surekha Kamath, Mrs. Aruna Kamath, Mr. Nigel Soans, Mrs. Shruthi Kamath, Mrs. Sneha Prabhu, Ms. Monica Valdar, Mr. Harish Pai, Mrs. Sadhana Mallya, Mrs. Nirmala Kamath, Mrs. Vidya Rao, Mrs. Chandrika Kini, Mrs. Savita Kamath, Mrs. Radhika Pai and Mr. Narasimha Kudva.

Most of the competitions were anchored by children, while a few events were anchored by adults. The child anchors were Kriti Kamath, Stuti Kamath, Unnati Nayak, Ritika Nayak, Nikhil Pai, Sadhana Bovikan, Aditi Keertani, Riya Shenoy, Meghna Bhat and Hamsika Shanbhag. Their performances were one of the highlights of the day wherein they entertained the crowd with their fluent vocabulary and one liners. Their efforts were also applauded by the audience in a whole hearted manner. The Adults who anchored some of the competitions were Mrs. Rekha Nayak, Mrs. Anuradha Kamath and Mrs. Veena Pai. They entertained the audience with their witty remarks infused with humor.

The 400-strong audience enjoyed the performances by the children who showed great confidence in coming up on stage and performing without any trace of stage fear. Breakfast, Lunch and Evening Snacks were served during the daylong event.

The Samaj's Vice-President Mr. Shailesh Shenoy proposed the vote of thanks. The Judges & the Anchors were felicitated first & then the Prizes were distributed to the winners of the Competitions.

Dr. Janardhan Shenoy from Abu Dhabi, who would be turning 60 years of age, was also felicitated by the committee for his enthusiasm and continuous participation in the various competitions of the Samaj year after year. He has proved that age is never a bar for having a competitive spirit in a person also set an example for people that it is participation that matters and not winning or losing. As a mark of respect all the members in the Auditorium stood up and gave him a standing ovation.

It was a day filled with fun and entertainment for all people who attended. Audience were glued to their seats during all the performances cheering all the Participants throughout.

The winners of the competitions were:

Sr. No.	Competition	1st Prize	2nd Prize	3rd Prize
1	Sub-junior fancy dress	Aditya Mallya	Amogh Kamath	Saasha Shenoy
2	Juniors Dance (Boys)	Sarthak Nayak	Shashank Shenoy	Vignesh Kini Gurpur
3	Junior Dance (Girls)	Riya Shenoy	Neha Prabhu	Meghana Bhat
4	Juniors Creative Crafts (6 to 9)	Shreya Kamath, Aditi Kamath	Pratiksha Prabhu, Avani Kamath	Aniruddh Kamath, Tushar Bhakta
5	Juniors Creative Crafts (9 to 12)	Sindhu Kamath	Prerana Pai	Unnati Nayak
6	Seniors Singing	Aditi Kini	Sadhana Gajanan	Tanvi Bhakta
7	Seniors Group Competition	Rohit Shenoy & Team	Sadhana Bovikan & Team
8	Male singing (Karaoke )	Kailash Prabhu	Vasudeva Kamath	Prashant Shenoy
9	Female singing (Karaoke)	Shruthi Kamath	Jyotsna Shenoy	Arun Kamath
10	Ladies Rangoli Competition	Geetha Nayak	Nandita Prabhu	Poornima Shenoy
11	Amchi Hero	Raghavendra Prabhu	Dr.Janardhan Shenoy	Satyanath Bhat
12	Teen Surprise	Pratiksha Kamath	Prerana Pai	Aditi Keertani

All the participants of the Sub Junior fancy dress competition were awarded medals as a token of Appreciation for their participation. In the Junior Dance-Girls category, due to an overwhelming response and tough competition, a Consolation Prize was announced, which was bagged by Ms. Vindhya Pai.

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NRI leader SM Syed Khalilur Rehman, 86, passes away in Dubai

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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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15-year-old NRI boy from Kasaragod drowns in Dubai beach; sister rescued by Arab national

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November 18,2024

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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