Blue Stars Dammam wins Expertise Cup – 2013 | coastaldigest.com

May 21, 2013

Jubail, May 21: Blue Stars Dammam won by 4 runs against Al Falah Jubail in the finals of Expertise Cup – 2013, a knockout cricket tournament organised by Expertise Contracting Company at Jubail.

Al Falah won the toss and invited Blue Stars to bat first. Blue Stars openers failed to give good start against fine blowing from Al Falah. They lost two vital wickets when the score was 45 in sixth over. At this situation good striker of the ball Majeed joined Imran and both played magnificently and smashed Al Falah bowlers all over the ground. The duo added valuable 44 runs in just 12 balls. At the end Blue Stars were able to have economical total of 89 in allotted 8 over. Majeer remained not out with 28 runs while Imran scored 20.

Chasing a target of 90 runs, Al Falah opener played brilliantly and scored 43 runs in 4 over with one wicket loss. Tauseef, who took the challenge, destroyed Blue Stars bowling.

However, gradually, Al Falah batsmen found it very difficult to score runs against fine bowling performance by Shameem and left hander Haris, as they lost two good wickets in this crucial stage of the game. Al Falah scored 71 runs in sixth over. In the remaining 12 balls Al Falah needed another 19 runs to win the finals. Al Falah middle order batsman tried to score required run but succeeded to score only 15 runs taking the total score of the team to 86 in allotted 8 over. Blue Stars won the match by 4 runs.

Earlier in the first semifinals Blue Stars won the match against Eastern Blues by 4 runs. Batting first, Blue Stars scored 83 and in reply Eastern Blues were able to reach 79. In the second semifinals Nexus made 76 runs and in reply Al Falah easily reached target of 77.

Tauseef, of Al Falah awarded with Best Batsman and Man of the Tournament for his all-round performance throughout the tournament. Fayaz of Al Falah of Awarded with best bowler of the Tournament.

The organizer awarded the teams and players with winners / runner up and individual trophies.

As many as 16 teams from the Eastern Region took part in this two week-long tournament.

The management and tournament organizing committee of Expertise Contracting Company, thanked all the teams for their participation and support while conducting this tournament.

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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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Salman Noor Elected President of Jam'iyyatul Falah Riyadh Unit

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November 14,2024

Riyadh: The Jam'iyyatul Falah (JF) Riyadh Unit held its Annual General Body Meeting at Loaloah Istirah in Riyadh on Thursday, October 3, 2024.

The gathering commenced with Master Ayman reciting verses from the Holy Quran, setting a solemn tone for the event. Br. Haneef Bardila warmly welcomed attendees, including JF Life Members, Office Bearers from various organizations, and guests, and extended his congratulations to all present.

During the meeting, Br. Muhammad Ashfaq, President, delivered the Annual Report, highlighting the unit's achievements, while Treasurer Br. Nazeer Ahmed presented the Annual Financial Report.

Br. Ashfaq updated members on the ongoing efforts of Jam'iyyatul Falah in the Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts for the year 2023-2024. Expressing gratitude for the support of the members and the committee, he encouraged the youth to join JF, emphasizing the importance of continuing the mission initiated by their elders 36 years ago.

The primary guest, Br. Yasin Baig, inspired the audience with a message underscoring the significance of service. He encouraged everyone to heed the Prophet's (pbuh) words: “Take advantage of five before five: your youth before your old age, your health before your illness, your wealth before your poverty, your free time before you become busy, and your life before your death.” He also spoke about the responsibility and blessing of serving the community through Jam'iyyatul Falah, stressing the promise of rewards in both this life and the hereafter.

Following his address, Br. Ashfaq Ahmed (President) formally dissolved the current committee and entrusted Br. Abdul Hameed and Br. Fazlur Rehman with the election process. A new Executive Committee was then formed for the 2024-2025 term, with Br. Salman Noor elected as the President, Br. Abubaker Irfan as General Secretary, and Br. Nazeer Ahmed continuing as Treasurer. Additionally, 26 other members were appointed to the Executive Committee.

The evening concluded with a dinner for all participants, and Br. Haneef congratulated the newly formed JF Riyadh Executive Committee and all attendees for their contribution to the event's success.