NRI Digest

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

Ras-al-Khaimah, Jun 6: The World Environment Day, an initiative under the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) was celebrated with great passion and fervor by the Scholars Indian School, Ras-al-Khaimah, UAE. The children enthusiastically participated in the celebrations and marked the day by doing plantations in large numbers with the Principal of the school Prof. M. Abubaker. All the

Jubail, Jun 6: Global Toastmasters Club# 3602, area 63, division E, district 79 a prominent community club in Jubail conducted ‘Smedley Evening’ in a colourful and grand way on Thursday, at Al Jude Village, Jubail, KSA. ‘Smedely Evening’, which was held in memory of Dr Ralph Smedely, the founder of Toastmasters has several components packed in it such as 250th meeting celebration, 10th anniversary

Ottawa, Jun 4: The Family Social organized by the Mangalorean Association of Canada (MAC) recently was a remarkable demonstration of organization, pulsating music, delicious food and pure fun. The event began with MAC President Ronald Fernandes’s address where he highlighted the support of sponsors and selflessness of the volunteers. He also thanked the clergy for their continued spiritual support