NRI Digest

Sharjah, Nov 26: An Indian family’s long-awaited holiday took a tragic turn after a 47-year-old father and his 18-year-old daughter drowned off Al Heera Beach near the Sharjah-Ajman border on Wednesday. Sources said Kerala-native Ismayil Thazhe Chandamkandiyil jumped into the water in a bid to rescue five children, including his brother’s kids and two of his daughters, who were struggling in the

Dammam: Indian Social Forum organized an online training program on Panchayati Raj on 21st November 2020. The program started with ISF State General Secretary Mr Imran Katipalla welcoming guest and all members online from the region Dammam, Khobar and Al Ahsa. Program was restricted to limited members and ISF State President Mr Sharief Jokatte, ISF Block presidents and secretaries were present in

First Season of Thumbay Football League 2020, a first of its kind football league in the northern emirates, initiated by few football lovers and supported by Body & Soul Health Club was officially launched and Inaugurated by the Chief Guest Dr. Thumbay Moideen, Founder President of Thumbay Group under full Social distancing guidelines and safety protocols set by local authorities. Thumbay Moideen

Kuwait, Nov 17: The Social Service Department of Indian Muslim Association-Kuwait conducted a Zoom Webinar on “Opportunities & Options for returning Non-Resident Indians”, which addressed on the need of hour especially for NRIs. The program covered the basic requirements of a specific segment of society under the current situation developed due to covid-19. Mr Abdullah Hassan, the program speaker

Manama: IOC executive team headed by Mr Mohammed Mansoor, President of IOC extended sincere condolences to King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister and Shaikh Ali bin Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa and Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa and to the Royal family, and the people of the

Dammam: Indian Social Forum celebrated Kannada Rajyotsava in Dammam recently. The program commenced with wishing all Kannadigas and welcoming the guests to the podium by host Mr. Zainuddin. Social workers Mr. Joey Fernandes and Mr. Anwar Sadath, ISF-Dammam State President Mr. Mohammed Sharief, ISF-Dammam State Vice President Mr. Salahuddin, ISF National President Mr. Ashraf Puttur and IFF District

Gulf Medical University Founder Dr. Thumbay Moideen Honored with Golden Apple Award Dr. Thumbay Moideen – Founder, President Board of Trustees, GMU honored with ‘Golden Apple’ for his visionary leadership and relentless pursuit of excellence. • BA Center for Online Education launched at GMU • GMU Alumni Association Board constituted as part of the event. Gulf Medical University (GMU), Ajman

Riyadh: The covid-19 pandemic has brought forward the bravest and the kindest social activists and philanthropists. Appreciating exemplary service during the testing times of a pandemic, Indian Social Forum Riyadh Central Committee held an award & felicitation program for its members who were in forefront serving the people in the difficult times of COVID-19 pandemic. The felicitation program was

Indian Engineers Forum Jeddah chapter celebrated World energy day with theme Connecting energy societies. Engr Amir Khan Chairman IEF Saudi Arabia attended the event as Chief Guest, Engr Mohammed Sayeed Uddin Vice Chairman IEF Saudi Arabia as Guest of Honor while Engr Mustafa Khan President IEF Jeddah Chapter presided over the function. Large number of Indian Engineers and community leaders

Riyadh: Jam'iyyatul Falah, Riyadh Unit organized JF Super Cup 2020 knock-out cricket tournament in association with MCA Riyadh under the sponsorship of Universal, City Flower, Black Cat and Uniformplus at Exit-18, Sulai MCA Grounds, Riyadh, from February 28. As many as 16 teams took part in the tournament with the matches being held every Friday morning. Teams were divided into two groups