Dammam: Community welfare workshop held for Indian Social Forum volunteers

Media Release
September 9, 2018

Dammam: Indian Social Forum Karnataka (ISF) State Eastern Province conducted community welfare activities workshop for the volunteers to deal with Indian community welfare cases in Saudi Arabia on September 7, 2018 at Rose Restaurant Auditorium, Dammam.

The aim of the workshop was to brief Indian Social Welfare activities and train ISF volunteer to how effectively they can get involved in the welfare activities of fellow NRIs in Saudi Arabia.

Mohammad Firoz (Secretary Indian Social Forum Karnataka) speaking on the occasion, explained the volunteer on the methods & techniques dealing with community welfare activities and highlighted the importance of coordinating with Indian Embassy while addressing the NRI issues. Naushad Katipalla, in-charge of the ISF Community Welfare team conducted the Q & A session for the audience. Being an authorized volunteer of the Indian Embassy, Naushad Katipalla has been assisting NRIs in several years in Saudi Arabia. He was effectively able to respond to the questions raised by attendees during the session and his way of handling the session was applauded by the guests and volunteers. ISF State Committee SWC member Arif Jokatte briefed about the Indian Social Forum activities and hosted the event.

Indian Social Forum Volunteers Ibrahim Abdul Khader AlKhobar , Rafique Budoli AlHasa, Hasan Kinnigoli  Jubail were felicitated for their excellent contribution to Indian Community welfare activities in the recent past.

Earlier Muhammad Salahuddin, General Secretary Indian Social Forum Karnataka welcomed the gathering and Mohammed Shareef President Indian Social Forum Karnataka appealed NRIs to join hands with Indian Social Forum to help the needy fellow Indians in Saudi Arabia. Sajid Valavoor General Secretary India Fraternity Forum, Tajamul Hussain Raichur Trust, Masada Nawin Bhandary, Mohammed Noumann, Sayyed Amir, Safeerul Haq Tamimi, Dr. Abhijit (Rahwda Hospital), Bandenawaz Bijapur, Anwar Sadath Mangalore, Ibrahim Vasat Mangalore , Suhail Mysore, Iftikar Bangalore, Mohammed Ashraf Helpy, Atik Mysore, Hamid Hussain and syed Saifulla were present at the Guest section of the auditorium

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Tuesday, 16 Mar 2021

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Muhammad Asif Akram
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Sunday, 16 Sep 2018

congratulations and best wishes Dear IBRAHIM RAKHA  

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November 18,2024

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Dubai: A 15-year-old Indian expat boy drowned after he was caught by huge waves in the sea off Mamzar Beach in Dubai. 

Ahmed Abdulla Mafaz, a 15-year-old school student in Dubai, died while his sister Fathima, a university student, was rescued, according to their father Mohammed Ashraf. The family hails from Kerala’s Kasaragod.

The grieving father said the incident happened when the Indian expat family went for an outing at the beach park.

Recounting what happened, he said: “We were all sitting on the beach and playing around in the water. I had just gone to the washroom when it [the tragedy] happened.”

He said both Mafaz and Fathima knew how to swim and it was not clear how they were swept away.

“I think there were huge waves and they got pulled by the strong current.”

Fathima’s screams for help were heard by another beachgoer who rushed to rescue her. “He is an Arab national. He rescued our daughter. We have no words to thank him,” the father said.

However, there was no sign of Mafaz, a grade 10 student of New Indian Model School in Dubai.

Meanwhile, the police were called in. Dubai Police said they received a call about two persons drowning.

“As soon as we received the report, the rescue team from the Ports Police Station in Dubai conducted a search,” a spokesperson said. 

However, there was no luck on Friday night. The search operation was intensified with divers and drones on Saturday, following which the boy’s body was fished out on Saturday evening.

The family has decided to lay him to rest in Dubai once the legal procedures are over, said Ibrahim Berike, a member of the volunteering team from Kerala Muslim Cultural Centre (KMCC) that is providing supportfor the paper work.

He said the family is shattered after the devastating tragedy. “They have four children. Fathima, who is doing MBA, is the eldest daughter. Mafaz was the third child. His other two siblings are also boys. Their mother, who was also there on the beach, is inconsolable,” he added.

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November 21,2024

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Prominent NRI community leader SM Syed Khalilur Rehman, fondly known as CA Khalil, passed away in Dubai on Thursday at the age of 86 after a brief illness.

Khalil had been admitted to Aster Hospital in Mankhool on Tuesday after experiencing severe leg weakness. Despite the best efforts of the medical team, he succumbed to a double heart attack that worsened his condition, his son Rais Ahmed confirmed.

The news of his passing has sent waves of grief across communities, particularly in his hometown of Bhatkal, Karnataka, where he was a celebrated figure. Tributes have been pouring in on social media, highlighting his significant contributions to international trade, social service, and education.

A Legacy of Leadership and Service

A chartered accountant by profession, Khalil was a founding member of the Dubai chapter of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), where he served as chairman from 1987 to 1994. His illustrious career included key leadership roles, such as general manager of Khaleej Times, group executive director of the Ilyas and Mustafa Galadari Group, and vice-chairman of the Jashanmal Group of Companies.

He also chaired Maadhyama Communications and Sahil Online, a web-based news platform, and was a director and trustee of several media companies and charitable organisations in Dubai and India.

A Champion for Education and Philanthropy

Khalil’s impact extended far beyond his professional achievements. As president and general secretary of Anjuman Hami-e-Muslimeen, he played a pivotal role in the development of educational institutions, including schools and colleges in Bhatkal and surrounding areas. His dedication to social upliftment earned him recognition from the Government of Karnataka, which honoured him with a prestigious award for his philanthropic contributions.

A Life Celebrated

The Bhatkal Muslim Khaleej Council (BMKC) recently released a documentary celebrating Khalil’s remarkable life and service to the community—a testament to his enduring legacy.

CA Khalil is survived by his family and countless admirers across the globe. His passing marks the end of an era for Indian expatriates in the UAE and beyond, leaving behind a legacy of leadership, generosity, and commitment to community service.

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