Qatar: Karnataka Muslim Cultural Association holds iftar get-together

naeem@coastaldigest.com (Media Release)

August 4, 2012

Doha, August 4: Karnataka Muslim Cultural Association, Doha, Qatar organised their annual Ifthar get-together for the community members at Mazza Restaurant, recently.

Around 250 members along with their families attended the programme.

Ifthiqab Alam opened the programme at 5:30pm inviting Hasif Ismail Sharief to recite the verses from holy Quran followed by inviting the president of KMCA Saeed Ahmed Assadi to open the programme.

Saeed Assadi, gave report of KMCA activities and the future plans and urged members to render their full support for the upcoming events.

As part of creating platform for other organisation of Karnataka to introduce their activities in Qatar and back home, the president invited the representatives from these Organisation’s to present their report and appeal to the audience.

Following representatives spoke on behalf of their organisations. Mohsin Sikandar (Treasurer) – Kundapur Taluk Welfare Association, Ibraiz Khan/ Javed Sharief (President-Qatar) Maymar Charitable Trust Bangalore, Ayyub (Head of Qatar) – Hidayah Foundation Charitable Organisation.

After the above presentation, the president invited Maulana Irshadullah to give lecture on Islamic values and significance of month of Ramadan and importance of Reading Quran.

Meanwhile, the Islamic Quiz Questioners circulated to all the members to answer and towards the end the winners were recognised after the lecture.

Group supplication was made prior to Ifthar break at 6:20pm. The dinner was served after the Prayers and the program concluded at 8:00pm.

Around 165 men, 70 women and around 30 children attended the programme. The children were given gifts as token of appreciation by the KMCA Organising Committee.

Seetharam Shetty, President, Tulu Koota Qatar, Mr. V. Mannangi, President, Karnataka Sangha, Kareem Abdulla, President, ICBF, Community Activist M. Iqbal Manna, and several prominent community members attended the programme.

The senior members of KMCA appreciated the efforts of president Saeed Assadi for conducting the event successfully with such large number by the members and their families. Many new members enrolled during this event which is the real success as per the president Ahmed Saeed Assadi.

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Saudi lawyer issues legal notice to AIE over 24-hour delay of Dammam-Mangaluru flight

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April 15,2025

Jeddah/Dammam, April 15: In a significant legal move, Saudi-based law firm International Justice has served a formal legal notice to Air India Express on behalf of passengers affected by the inordinate delay of Flight IX-886. The flight, originally scheduled to depart from Dammam to Mangaluru on 25 March 2025 at 22:10 hrs, was delayed by over 24 hours—causing severe inconvenience and hardship to passengers, many of whom included senior citizens, children, and individuals with medical conditions.

The legal notice, issued by noted Saudi lawyer and partner at International Justice Law Firm, Adv. Ms. Faten Faiz AlAhmari, outlines the distress and suffering endured by the stranded passengers due to the prolonged delay and lack of adequate assistance from the airline.

The initiative for legal escalation was spearheaded by P.A. Hameed Padubidri, a well-known Indian lawyer and social worker based in Saudi Arabia, who closely monitored the ordeal. Upon receiving numerous complaints and witnessing the passengers’ plight firsthand, he collaborated with Adv. Faten Faiz AlAhmari to ensure the matter was formally addressed through appropriate legal channels.

The legal notice outlines several key grievances:
   •   Unexplained delay and extended detention inside the aircraft
   •   Absence of proper accommodation or official communication
   •   Prolonged waiting hours at the airport without basic support or updates

The notice demands the following actions from Air India Express:
   1.   A formal written apology to all affected passengers
   2.   Full compensation for the physical, mental, and financial distress caused
   3.   A detailed explanation regarding the cause of the delay and preventive measures
   4.   Assurance of strict adherence to passenger rights in future operations

The airline has been given 15 days from the receipt of the notice to respond and take corrective action. Failing this, legal proceedings will be initiated in competent courts in both Saudi Arabia and India, with all financial liabilities resting on Air India Express.

This legal action comes amid rising public dissatisfaction over the handling of flight delays by international carriers, particularly those serving the Gulf-India sector.

Hameed Padubidri remarked: “We expected improved efficiency and passenger care from Air India Express after its acquisition by the Tata Group. However, the continued lapses and negligence—especially on Gulf routes—have deeply frustrated the Indian expatriate community. If the airline fails to respond, we will pursue the matter vigorously in both Saudi and Indian courts to ensure justice for the affected passengers.”

The case is now being closely watched by legal experts and passenger rights advocates, highlighting the pressing need for accountability, transparency, and humane treatment during travel disruptions.

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