NRI Digest

Jeddah: The 8th Annual general body meeting of the Karnataka Non Resident Indian Forum was held at The Village Restaurant Karnataka in Jeddah on the 27th of May 2016. The president Roshan Rodrigues in his welcome address reiterated the vision, mission and objectives of the forum and the achievements in the last two years. Syed Haseebuddin, treasurer of the forum, made a presentation on the

Jubail (KSA), Jun 4: UT Khader, minister for health and family welfare, Karnataka, has revealed his government’s plan to introduce at least 26 mobile health clinics in rural areas of the south Indian state. He was speaking an introductory programme on mobile clinic project organised by Mangaluru based WhatsApp group – ‘Mfriends’ (Mangaluru Friends) at Golden Fish Restaurant at Jubail Royal

Dammam: UT Khader, the health and family welfare minister of Karnataka, was the centre of attraction at the get-together of Indian expatriate families organised by the Dammam unit of Al-Qadisa Educational Academy at Panorama Function Hall (Istirah) in Dammam 91 Area. According to organisers, a record number of around 2,000 people participated in the event thanks to the presence of their beloved

Riyadh: The sixth annual general body meeting of Al-Madrastul Badriya (AMB) Riyadh, held on May 19, at its vice president Mr Ashraf ‘s residence at Batha, here. Mansoor Deera was unanimously Re- elected as President for the year 2016-17. Mr. M.M Ali the senior member presided over the function. AMB is a unit of Al Badria Jumma Masjid 7th Block Krishnapura providing its support to less privileged

Thumbay Group, the international business conglomerate headquartered in DIFC-Dubai won two major honors at the MENA HR Excellence Awards, held as part of the 11th Human Capital Forum MENA, held at Sofitel The Palm – Dubai, on Thursday, 26th May 2016. The event was organized by Naseba, an international expert on business leadership and professional training. Thumbay Group won the third place in the

Dubai: Bearys Cutlural Forum, UAE and India in association with Abdul Latif Mulky, Vice President, hosted a dinner party at the Jonrad Hotel, Dubai to honor entrepreneur Abdul Khader Emkay. Abdul Khader is a known social worker in coastal Karnataka, a Janata Dal leader, former president of Shafi Juma Masjid Mulky and the Managing Director of EMKAY Enterprises, EMKAY Plyboards and Crops Care (India

Ajman, May 27: Gulf Medical University’s ‘Medical and Science Exhibition’ (MASE), the biggest annual inter-school medical and science exhibition, came to a close with the prize distribution ceremony at GMU, on Thursday, 26th May 2016. During the two-day event, students from leading schools across the UAE showcased around 250 projects and working models based on science and medicine, in addition to

Riyadh: The grand gala dinner family get-together organized by Hidayah Foundation Riyadh unit ended with a positive note said unit General Secretary Sheikh Abdulaziz. The gathering took place in Al Awali Resorts on Thursday, 5th May 2016 evening from 8 pm till 2 am. A total of 1200 adults and 400 children witnessed the event. All the guests were well satisfied with the arrangements, food and the

Kuwait: The Kuwait India Fraternity Forum organized a public program for expatriates under the theme “Unity-Need of the Hour” on May 20 at Paragon Restaurant Hall, Kuwait City. Addressing the gathering, Shafi Bellare, Secretary, Popular Front of India, Karnataka state unit, called upon the Muslim organizations and community leaders to stay united and to focus on resolving the real issues like

Dubai: The much awaited and hyped high budget Konkani Movie 'Ek Aslyar Ek Na' launched its grand premier show in Dubai May 20 with extravaganza as it not only had the full house premier but also had other shows almost completely full with Konkani lovers flocking in much before the show timing. First time a regional based Konkani film created a history in Dubai with more than 1600 spectators