NRI Digest

Dubai, June 26: Shiruru Association, a congregate of people of Shiruru, a small coastal town of Karnataka, came into existence on June 22. It was inaugurated at a simple program held in Bangalore Empire Hotel in Karama, Dubai. Immediately the very first objective was completed and an Ambulance vehicle was presented by DINA School for Children with special needs. Noted businessman Mohammed Mustafa

Kuwait City, June 24: United Mangaloreans Kuwait (UMK) is all geared up to host the fourth ‘Fun Filled Evening 2012’, on October 19 at American International School Auditorium, Maidan Hawalli, Kuwait. The objective of the group is to help the underprivileged back home in Mangalore. In the past three years, UMK has contributed around Rs 30 lakhs to a HIV aids center, Mangalore, a Special School at

Kuwait City, June 24: Indian Muslim Association (IMA) under the patronage of the Grand Mosque, Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, organised a public discourse on Al-Isra Wal M’iraj’ at Jamiyatul Islah, Auditorium, Rawda, recently. Assistant director of IPC Engineer Abdul Aziz Al-Duaij was the chief guest of the function. He called for Islamic reform in the attitude of Muslims. He further

Yanbu, June 23: ‘Healthy Life Happy Life’, a month long health awareness campaign by conducted by India Fraternity Forum, Yanbu branch was concluded with a sports’ meet at Royal Commission 9th Camp, recently. As part of the campaign IFF volunteers visited labour camps, held corner meets on health awareness in different parts of Yanbu city. Health awareness campaigns and sport activities were also

Doha, June 23: Development in all aspects of the Indian society is possible only through the empowerment of all communities, said Riyaz Pasha, General Secretary, Popular front of India. Addressing the Indian expatriates in a talk organised by Qatar India Fraternity Forum, at the Fraternity house, Mansoora, recently, he said that the collective efforts from expatriate Indians could play a major

Jeddah, June 20: Kashmir XI beat Targetguys Cricket Club by six wickets to claim the Dopco Summer Cup-2012 here recently. Electing to field first Kashmir XI restricted Targetguys to only 48 in eight overs. In reply Kashmir XI reached the total in 5.1 overs losing only three wickets. Openers Mansoor and Ali scored 22 and 15 runs respectively. Imran of Kashmir XI was named the man of the match in

Dammam, June 19: A fifteen day Health Campaign ‘Healthy Life Happy Life’ organized by India Fraternity Forum concluded with Health Seminar for Ladies at Rose Restaurant Auditorium in Dammam recently. Dr. Abida Tabassum, Gynecologist, Dar Al Siha Medical Center, presented an awareness talk about women’s health. She shed light on different health deceases related to women. This eventually followed

Al Khobar, June 17: The annual general meeting of Markaz Al Madeena Association (MAMA) Khobar Unit was held at Gulf Star Hotel on June 14, 2012 to elect a new committee for the year 2012-2013 and to bid farewell to the outgoing committee. Shaul Hameed presided over the function. The committee secretary Modieen Uchila read out a report on the various activities that took place during previous year

Riyadh, June13: The annual general meeting of Katipalla Muslim Youth Association(KMYA) Riyadh Unit was held at Half Moon Hotel here to elect a new committee for the year 2012-2014 and to bid farewell to the outgoing committee. Abdul Jabbar presided over the function. The committee secretary Sulaiman read out a report on the various activities that took place during previous year. Treasurer Ashfaq

Kuwait, June 12: As part of its Educational Meet 2012, Indian Muslim Welfare Association, IMWA Kuwait, had conducted a Spot Writing Competition for students of Grade 7 to Grade 12. Hundreds of students participated the competition with enthusiasm. Students were divided into three groups; A, B, and C respectively. Here is the complete result: Group A XI & XII Standard Topic: Importing Western