NRI Digest

Riyadh: Jam'iyyatul Falah, Riyadh Unit organized JF Super Cup 2015 knock-out cricket tournament in association with MCA Riyadh under the sponsorship of SAQCO and SMSA Express. The tournament was held at Exit-18, Sulai MCA Grounds, Riyadh, from May 1 to May 15. In all 16 teams took part in the tournament with the matches being held every Friday morning. Teams were divided into four groups

Doha: Karnataka Muslim Cultural Association (KMCA), an ICC affiliate organization, unveiled their best so far of the extravagant display of well-planned ceremonies witnessed by a full house crowd on May 21 amidst fantastic finals match between the SKMWA XI vs Tulu Koota XI. Keeping with the theme of the tournament, to rekindle the memories of one of the valiant sons of Mother India, the Mysore

Jeddah: India Fraternity Forum, Karnataka Chapter, conducted National level Kabaddi tournament on May 15 in Shabbabiyah Ground, Jeddah as part of ‘Fraternity Fest 2015’. This tournament was inaugurated by E Aboubakkar Saheb (chairman, Rehab India Foundation). Many teams arrived from Dammam, Riyadh, Jubail, and Jeddah and other parts of Saudi Arabia. League matches were conducted in two groups

Doha: In the second Hanan Cricket Tournament 2015 - Division I, Qalco proved their supremacy when thrashing M Pallonji by 191 runs in a one sided encounter. Electing to bat Qalco batsmen went on to score a record total of 326 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in the allotted 20 overs. Ifzal cracked a quick fire 79 runs off 26 deliveries which including 12 sixes while Budika was outstanding scoring 74

Dubai: A thrilling and exhilarating Dubai Uppala Soccer and Family meet which was held in Dubai on May 15. The event was inaugurated by UT Khader, Health Minister of Karnataka. He congratulated the organizers for organizing such an event and suggested them to continue the work of uniting the expatriates in the best interest of the community. He also congratulated members for its successful blood

Dubai: Nama Tuluveru under the current leadership of Sudhakar Alva held a meeting on Saturday May 16 at Quick Bite Restaurant, Muteena-Deira, Dubai. The meeting, attended by most of the executive members, was held to discuss the future programmes and leadership changes for the year 2015. After successfully completing six years of existence in supporting Tulu language and culture in this part of

Dammam: It was a moment of enthusiasm for the members of the Karnataka Salafi Association (KSA), Dammam-Khobar Unit May 8. The hall in the restaurant was packed with old and new members from Karnataka residing in Dammam area in Saudi Arabia. The 16th annual general body meeting of the Association was called and presided over by the outgoing president Mohammed Ismail Babbukatte. Shaik Sameer Ahmed

Abu Dhabi: ‘Fiesta 2015’, which marked the 20th anniversary of Konkani Cultural Organisation (KCO) concluded with a glittering extravaganza at Abu Dhabi Country club in the midst of well attended dignitaries and a packed audience of Mangalurean/Goan community in the UAE. It was 'entertainment, entertainment and entertainment' all the way at the Abu Dhabi Country Club on Friday May 8, when KCO's

Doha: Tulu Koota Qatar (TKQ), an affiliate of Indian Cultural Center (ICC) under the aegis of Embassy of India hosted its annual blood donation drive on May 8 at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) blood donors unit. The response by the donors and the well-wishers unexpectedly turned to be in huge numbers which started from 8 a.m. and ended at 12 noon. Around 250 people joined the noble cause which

Dammam: The month of April 2015 began with a dreadful sand-storm which kept the people’s mood unstable and for many days the weather kept alarming the uncertainty in the eastern province of Saudi Arabia. On April 16, Jam’iyyatul Falah’s volunteers had the faith in Allah and His blessings and kept their preparation in full swing for the annual event of family-get-together ‘JF Coastal Festival 2015’