KSCC hails UAE and its leadership during the 49th National Day celebration

Media Release

December 3, 2020

Dubai: KSCC, a popular Indian entity registered with Community Development Authority (CDA) in Dubai, on Wednesday had organized an online virtual event for celebrating the 49th UAE National Day with their signature theme of Coloring the Nation for the 5th consecutive Year.

KSCC’s National Day event started at 3pm and was telecasted in Facebook, Zoom and Youtube medias. The event started with UAE National Anthem followed by the introductory speech by KSCC President Mr. Mohammed Ismail.

The programme included a video presentation titled “UAE, A HAVEN OF DIVERSITY” showing how the UAE is exceptionally tolerant to the people living in UAE and how it is rich and united in diversity.

KSCC also honored the real time heroes, who had contributed their time, men, and money during the Covid-19 crisis; these very “UNSUNG HEROES” were felicitated with appreciation awards from KSCC.

And another video presentation was made in the event illustrating how the UAE leadership is coloring the lives of expats. The presentation included various expats sharing their emotions and gratitude to the UAE.

The main programme of the event, Coloring the Nation, which KSCC has been organizing for the last 5 years with drawing and painting contests on the UAE history, culture and the leadership, was conducted online and various artists had submitted their feelings and imagination via their paintings online. The event showcased such paintings from the participants and the winners were awarded prizes, accordingly.

To its part, KSCC had also played a crucial role during the pandemic and helped the needy during the difficult times vide food and food kit distributions, blood donation campaigns, dead body repatriations, handling helpline calls, flight repatriation, iftar kits distribution, etc. and have benefited around 10,500 directly and indirectly. KSCC had showcased these social activities during the live event.

With going live on Facebook and YouTube, KSCC have also campaigned on twitter to promote Unsung Heroes with their exclusive hashtag “KSCC_UNSUNGHEROES” where around 5700 tweets were tweeted and was trending top 2 in UAE. It was a very successful campaign in the end.

Earlier, the event was hosted and moderator by Mr. Mohammad Faraz, Board of Director (BOD) and concluded with thanksgiving from another Mr. Abdul Ghafoor (BOD). KSCC specifically thanked CDA, Dubai Government and local authorities, participants, technical team, volunteers and all the attendees.

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After 35 Years in Saudi Arabia, Karnataka Expat Abdulaziz Kushalnagar Passes Away in Riyadh

Abdul Hameed Padubidri

April 12,2025

Riyadh: Abdulaziz Kushalnagar, a long-time Indian expatriate from Kushalnagar, Karnataka, and a well-respected member of the Riyadh community, passed away on 10 April 2025 at a local hospital in Al Rabwah. He was 57.

According to sources close to the family and his close friend, Irfan Mani, Abdulaziz was admitted to the hospital on the 14th of Ramadan after suddenly collapsing due to a cardiac arrest. Earlier that evening, he had attended an Iftar gathering hosted by a friend in the Al-Shifa area of Riyadh. After breaking his fast and offering Maghrib prayers, he spent time conversing with friends before heading to a nearby mosque for Isha prayers.

Shortly after leaving the mosque, he reportedly began feeling unwell and collapsed from a heart attack. He was immediately rushed to the hospital and admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), where he slipped into a coma.

Despite ongoing medical efforts, Abdulaziz did not regain consciousness and was pronounced dead on the afternoon of 10 April after showing no response to treatment.

Following the completion of all necessary legal formalities—including clearances from the Indian Embassy and Saudi authorities—his funeral was held on Saturday night after Isha and Janazah prayers at Al-Rajhi Mosque. He was laid to rest at Naseem Cemetery, where a large gathering of relatives, friends, and well-wishers came to offer their final respects.

Abdulaziz had been residing in Saudi Arabia for over 35 years and was employed with a private company in Riyadh. Known for his warm personality, humility, and dedication to community service, he actively participated in various social and cultural organizations, including the Malanadu Gulf Trust (MGT).

He is survived by his wife, four children, and a wide circle of family, friends, and community members who deeply mourn his loss. Messages of condolence have poured in from across Karnataka and the Gulf, remembering him as a kind-hearted and community-spirited individual.

Organizations such as MGT Malanadu KSA, KNRI, Karavali Welfare Association, KSF Riyadh, KCF Riyadh, and several others expressed their deep condolences and offered prayers for the departed soul.

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