Golden Legacy: UAE Bunts honour Sarvotham Shetty couple at Gulf Buntotsava-2024

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November 30, 2024

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Dubai, Nov 30: In a heartwarming celebration of dedication and leadership, UAE Bunts honoured Sarvotham Shetty and his wife, Usha Shetty, for their extraordinary 47 years of service at the 47th Gulf Buntotsava-2024. The couple’s contributions were lauded in a grand felicitation ceremony that showcased the community’s admiration and gratitude.

The event unfolded with vibrant cultural traditions and an air of celebration, symbolizing the legacy the Shetty duo has built over decades. Sarvotham Shetty, visibly moved, shared his reflections on the honour, stating, “The greatest gift God has given me is the strength to organize. This strength, supported by your blessings, has enabled me to serve as the leader of UAE Bunts for the past 44 years. This honour, bestowed without my knowledge, brings immense joy. I dedicate my years of organizational strength to my wife, who has been my unwavering support."

The highlight of the ceremony was a regal procession escorting Sarvotham and Usha Shetty to the stage, where they were adorned with a traditional turban, shawl, memento, and symbolic gifts, including betel leaves, bananas, rice, vegetables, and jasmine garlands. Accompanied by rhythmic drumbeats and vibrant fanfare, the procession reflected the cultural essence of the Bunt community.

UAE Bunts vice president Praveen Kumar Shetty Vakwadi and secretary Raviraj Shetty, along with other office-bearers and committee members, presented an array of honours to the couple. Shashi Raviraj Shetty eloquently delivered the felicitation letter, while the event was skilfully compered by Nitesh Shetty Ekkar and Priya Harish of Kudla Channel News.

The Gulf Buntotsava-2024 was not just a celebration of Sarvotham and Usha Shetty’s enduring contributions but also a vivid reminder of the vibrant heritage and unity of the UAE Bunt community.

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January 14,2025

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Dr Syed Anwar Khursheed, one of the longest-serving Indian physicians in Saudi Arabia, was honored with the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award on Friday, the highest honor conferred by India's president on nationals based overseas. Dr. Khursheed, born in Gulbarga, Karnataka, has dedicated over 40 years of his life to the Kingdom. He served for three decades at King Faisal Hospital in Taif and nearly a decade as a Royal Protocol physician in Riyadh. His work extended to the COVID-19 response and overseeing critical care operations for Hajj pilgrims.

In addition to his medical career, Dr. Khursheed has made significant contributions to education, founding the International Indian School in Taif and providing guidance for other schools catering to the Indian community in Saudi Arabia.

The Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award, established in 2003, celebrates exceptional contributions of overseas Indians in various fields, including medicine, community service, and education. Dr. Khursheed was among 27 recipients of this year's award and the only one from Saudi Arabia. He received the honor from President Droupadi Murmu.

India’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Suhel Ajaz Khan, highlighted Dr. Khursheed’s distinguished 45-year career in public healthcare and his role in the Medical Protocol Department of the Royal Saudi Family for eight years. He also oversaw critical care during the Hajj program at Minah and Arafat.

Khan emphasized that the award recognizes Dr. Khursheed’s outstanding contributions to medical science, healthcare, and the welfare of the Indian community in Saudi Arabia, marking a moment of great pride for the Indian diaspora in the Kingdom.

DC congratulates

Kalaburgi Deputy Commissioner and District Magistrate Fauziya Taranum B has congratulated Dr Syed Anwar Khursheed for the prestigious award.

“I appreciate your contribution towards education and healthcare. It’s a very proud moment for Kalaburgi district,” the DC said. 

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