NRI Digest

Jubail, Jun 22: Rula Iqbal, daughter of Surathkal-based couple Iqbal Sawkar and Selika Iqbal, has bagged academic achievement award at Indian International School-Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia, for her performance in recently held Class X CBSE examination. The girl was honoured with gold medal in a grand felicitation ceremony for securing A1 grade with over 95 per cent marks. Rula, who aims to become a

Jeddah, Jun 19: Target Guys Cricket Club-Jeddah emerged champions in two consecutive trophies recently. Asian Cup - 2013 As many as eight teams had participated in Asian Cup - 2013 organized by Target Guy's Cricket Club. The floodlight, limited 5 over tournament was held Arab Lanka Ground at Jeddah. The final match was held between Target Guys and ATS teams. Target Guys won the toss and elected

Riyadh, Jun 18: The decennial year celebrations and the annual gathering of the Malaz unit of Al-Madinah Yateem Khana Manjanady, was held at Hotel Ramada hall recently. At the beginning of the programme, Abdul Khader Saadat Ullal read out the qiraat. Welcoming the gathering, Siddiq Saqafi Peruvai also explained the importance of the activities of the organisation. President Abbas Ullal gave a

Jeddah, Jun 17: Jeddah chapter of India Fraternity Forum (IFF) organized an awareness programme on ‘Nitaqat’ here. Through a multi-media presentation, Abdul Ghani explained the participates about the latest developments on Nitaqat implementation. The presentation included details about the procedures to correct the residence / work status, change sponsorship and profession and to obtain the

Dubai, Jun 17: Few enthusiastic members of Tulunadu with the wise leadership of Balakrishna Salian, Vice President of Mogaveers UAE have taken live interest in the blood donation campaign which is successfully running from many years now. Their tireless support for this humanitarian cause is not only been applauded by various Community Associations of Karnataka but also by the Blood Donation

Kuwait City, Jun 16: Indian Muslim Association (IMA), under the patronage of the Grand Mosque, Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, Kuwait, organised a public discourse on Al-Isra Wal-M’iraj’ at Masjid Yousef Al Adsani, here. The function started after the Isha prayers with the recitation of holy Qur’an following its translation in Urdu language by Hafiz Abdurrahman. Abdul Qadir Umeri, a noted

Abu Dhabi, Jun 16: Thanks to its efforts in organizing blood donation camps across Abu Dhabi, Emirates India Fraternity Forum has bagged special appreciation from Ministry of Health, Abu Dhabi on the occasion of World Blood Donor Day held by Abu Dhabi Blood Bank. EIFF was felicitated and presented with a memento in a ceremony honoring the frequent donors and establishments in supporting activities

Dubai, Jun 12: Devadiga Sangha one of the vibrant association for Devadiga Community in UAE concluded their 21st anniversary on June 7, Friday at Deira Sheraton, Dubai. The days programme was inaugurated with the traditional lighting of lamp by all the guests on the dais. Harish Sherigar, President of Sangha welcomed the guests and audience. He said that the agenda of Devadiga Sangha is to help

Chicago, Jun 10: District 1-A, Mother District of Lionism held its Cabinet Awards and Governor's Installation at the Elmcrest Banquet Hall, Elmwood Park, here. Dr. Richard Racuba was inducted by Ralph Koller as Lions of Illinois Foundation Trustee from District 1-A. Dr. Austin Prabhu inducted I Vice District Governor Terry D'Souza and II Vice District Governor Ralph Zarada with his signature

Dammam, Jun 10: Mansour Ali Ahmed has been re-elected as the president of JF Dammam Unit, during the annual general body meeting held recently at Al-Khobar. Mr Ahmed on being re-elected said that it was great privilege to carry forward the torch of success to light the celebration of 25th Silver Jubilee Year. “The journey of dedication and commitment which was started in 1988 had made a beautiful