NRI Digest

Dubai, Mar 31: One of the pioneer private sector educators of the UAE, Mariamma Varkey, passed away at her son's Dubai residence on Wednesday morning. She was 90. The matriarch of the Varkey family, along with her late husband KS Varkey, founded Dubai's first private school, Our Own English High School, in 1968. She was bed-ridden for several years. She is survived by her son Sunny Varkey

Kuwait: The fifth annual general body meeting of Mogaveers Association Kuwait (MAK) was conducted virtually through Zoom on March 5th 2021. Mr.Suresh Salian who was an excellent host for the day welcomed all the MAK members to the event. As is customary and traditional, the proceedings of the MAK AGM commenced with Kuwait & Indian National Anthem followed by a prayer song sung by Master Kanishk

Mangaluru, Mar 20: Dr A K Kasim, an NRI general physician and social worker, passed away at his residence in Saudi Arabia’s holy city of Makkah following a heart attack in the wee hours of Friday, March 19. He was 51. Hailing from Uppala in Kasaragod, Dr Kasim’s family has settled in Mangaluru. He was heading the health insurance department of Asian Polyclinic in Makkah. According to sources, at

Dubai, Mar 9: The Emirates Schools Establishment has announced the registration of non-Emirati resident pupils would be carried out between April 4 and 15in public schools in the UAE for the academic year 2021-22. The registration is open to all Grades till 12. However, the enrolment for kindergarten (KG) 1 and 2 in public schools is only available for Emirati pupils. An exception has been made

The Outreach Department of Indian Muslim Association (IMA), Kuwait is one of the important departments of this association which carries out awareness on various aspects of humanity for Indian expatriates specifically and in general to all. It has conducted a Zoom Webinar on ‘Harmonious and Inclusive Society: The Spirit of Indian Constitution’ on January 29, 2021 to commemorate 72nd Indian

New Delhi, Feb 1: Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman brought cheer to Indian entrepreneurs with a bold move to permit one-person companies. In a major boost for Indian expats (NRI) investments in India, there is no restriction on paid up capital and turnover to incentivise incorporation of one-person companies in their home country. Bal Krishen, chairman of Century Financial, said: “The

Dr. Abdur Rashid Zaini Kamil Saqafi, one of the topmost leaders of Karnataka Cultural Foundation mentioned that, as India celebrates its 72nd Republic Day, Indians, irrespective of caste, creed, race and color should be united in preserving the true objective of our Constitution, which came into force on 26 January 1950. Our mission should be to build a stronger India by upholding the sovereignty

Dubai, Jan 30: The UAE has adopted law amendments that allow granting Emirati citizenship to investors, specialised talents and professionals. The professionals include scientists, doctors, engineers, artists, authors and their families. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced the new law on Saturday. "The new

The annual Principals Conference of CBSE Gulf Sahodaya will be hosted on the remote platform this year by the Saudi Arabia chapter on 30th and 31st January 2021. CBSE School principals from the Gulf will participate and discuss education during Covid and beyond, stated a press release issued by Sanjeev Kumar Jolly, Secretary, CBSE Gulf Sahodaya & Principal GEMS Our Own High School, Dubai, UAE

Kuwait: The Social Service Department of Indian Muslim Association (IMA) Kuwait conducted a Zoom Webinar on ‘Fundamentals of Contract Management’ on January 16, 2021. The guest speaker was Mr. Parvez Hanif who is a graduate in Electrical Engineering with an extensive experience of more than 25 years in contracts management in Oil & Gas and other Industrial sectors. Presently he is working in one