Eastern Blues wins ‘Hidaya Foundation Jubail cup-2013’

May 6, 2013

Jubail May 6: First ever cricket tournament of Hidaya Foundation Jubail unit came to an end with Eastern Blues winning ‘Hidaya Foundation Jubail cup-2013’ by defeating SAB Middle East.

Winning the toss SAB decided to bat first in the 8 overs final match but their batsmen failed to score freely in front of tight bowling with well supported fielding by Easter Blue players. SAB batsmen able to score just 23 runs in first 7 overs, but some big hits in last over got them 20 more runs and finished with 43 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in stipulated 8 overs. Ali scored 18 and Usman scored 9 runs for SAB while Imthiyaz and Ashfak took 2 wickets each for Eastern Blues while Nazmaan took 1 wicket.

Defending moderate target of 44 runs SAB Middle East fought back with Monish struck twice in his first over. Easter Blue lost their third wicket when the score was just 2. But Iqbal and Ashfak stabilized the innings by adding 28 runs for the 4th wicket. Iqbal remained unbeaten with 20 runs while Ashfak scored 17. At the end Eastern Blues achieved the target quiet comfortably by losing 5 wickets with 2 overs to spare.

Earlier in the first semi final SAB Middle East defeated Lanka United by 7 wickets. Batting first Lanka United scored 52 runs in allotted 10 overs. For Lanka Badar scored 15 runs while Shamsher made 14. For SAB Abid took 3 wickets. In reply SAB achieved the target in just 6 ove’s by losing only 3 wickets. Abid scored 25 runs while Shoiab scored 15.

In nail biting second semi final Eastern Blues beat Amaco by 3 runs. Batting first Eastern Blues scored 57 runs in 8 overs. Qayyum scored 15 runs and Imthiyaz scored 10. For Amaco Rameez took 2 wickets. While chasing the target at one stage Amaco needed just 22 off 18 deliveries with 7 wickets were in hand. But some accurate bowling from Eastern Blue bowlers stopped Amaco batsmen in achieving the target. Amaco were 54/4 at the end of 8th over and fell 3 runs short.

Iqbal from Eastern Blue awarded as Man of the Final Match and Man of the Series goes to Khasif of SAB Middle East. Best Batsman is awarded to Ali of SAB while Imthiyaz from Eastern Blue declared as Best bowler of the tournament.

Hidaya Foundation Jubail unit president Ismail Real Tech, Zaheer from Al Muzain, Farooq Portpolio president of JF Jubail, Salman MD of Saleh Ayed Balharith Est. , Abdul Hameed from Real Tech, Sunder Das from Kannada Sangha, Abdul Maksood from Amaco Cricket Club and Asif Amaco advisor of Hidaya Foundation Jubail were guests for the closing ceremony. Asif briefed the activities of Hidaya Foundation and informed that whatever funds collected from this event will go to betterment of education sector in back home.

Total 24 teams participated in this flood lit tournament which held for 3 weeks at beautiful Dywidag ground. President Ismail congratulated organizing committee led by Imran Hertz and his team for their wonderful efforts to successfully complete this event.

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

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November 21,2024

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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