Dammam: JMWA ‘Gammat’ to promote educational campaign

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September 6, 2012

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Dammam, September 6: Jokatte Muslim Welfare Association (JMWA) - Dammam has will be organizing a family get-together ‘Gammat’ on September 20 at Isthira Hala, 91Area, Dammam.


The event’s main objective is to promote ‘Be a part of rural education’ campaign according to a press release issued here.


The president of JMWA Dammam Committee Mr. Mohammed Sharafullah stated in the release that his Association was established in Riyadh in 2004, under the leadership of a few likeminded youths hailing from Jokatte, aiming to bring the gulf based expatriates of Jokatte and surrounding community under one umbrella and to extend helping hands to the less fortunate, destitute and downtrodden families of Jokatte and its proximity.


The presently planned ‘Gammat’ event is mainly aimed at provide educational assistance to the needy talents of the community who are held back due to the extreme pangs of poverty. The event will be a one-night programme having a variety of joyful sports and events, informative speeches, Quiz, Qirath competitions etc. for gents, ladies and children.


A total gathering of around 3,000 people from all over of Saudi Arabia is expected according to the release.


A subcommittee is formed for overseeing the smooth execution of the event under the guidance of Zakaria Jokatte of Al-Muzain Est. Jubail, who released the inaugural brochure and coupon in Jubail.


Mohammed Ismail Ahmed (Basheer) Jokatte, took part in releasing the brochure in Dammam. The coupons were received by Salahuddin, Expertise and Saud Hassan sequentially in Jubail and Dammam.


Presently JMWA has about 300 members hail from Riyadh, Dammam and Jeddah and other cities of Saudi Arabia actively participating in the social cause. The core activities of the Association are briefly figured below:


• Disbursement of Scholarship of Rs. 1,50,000 in a year from 8th to 12th std. students.


• Contribution of Rs. 50,000 for the marriage of poor &Yatheem girls, contributing presently a total amount of 5 lakhs Rupees in a year for 10 families.


• Distribution of monthly ration worth Rs. 1000 / family to a minimum of 20 families.


• Distribution of Ramadan Kit for approximately 200 families in a year.


• Arranging medical camps for up to 400 families with free medical treatment per year.


JMWA has hitherto channeled all its programmes under Anjuman Quwwatul Islam (AQI)Jokatte keeping in view the lengthy contributions made by AQI, he added in press statement.


Zakaria Muzain appealed for the generous support from the magnanimous people and requested to maximize the attendance and to make the occasion memorable.


Dammam JMWA Secretary, Mr.Mohammed Sherief Jokatte, Vice President Moideen G and other members were present on this Press Release Programme.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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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