NRI Digest

NRI International-Love All, an international humanity services forum, organized a zoom meeting on 7th, January 2024. It was attended by Ashok Arora and Rekha from United States; Shinders, Paul from Germany; Dr. Siddhu, Jalal Roomi, Yash Kansal and Prof. Pritam Singh from United Kingdom; Nasir Khursheed, Saleem Khaleefa and Obaid Gotori from Saudi Arabia; Nawab Sahib, and Iqbal khan from Canada; Esther Ramani and Michael Ramani from South Africa.

Jeddah: The Karnataka NRI Forum Jeddah, a prominent organization dedicated to the welfare and enrichment of the Non-Resident Indian (NRI) community from Karnataka residing in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, achieved a significant milestone by hosting its 15th Annual General Body Meeting on December 15, 2023. This momentous event served as a testament to the forum's dedication and commitment to the betterment of Kannadigas residing abroad.

The Diplomat Radisson Hotel in Bahrain was abuzz with excitement as the Bahrain India Society hosted an Honoring Ceremony for U T Khader, Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly. This event, held on December 21, 2023, was a momentous celebration of Khader's exceptional contributions and achievements throughout his journey from Student Union leader to Speaker.

The Jubail unit of Hidayah Foundation and Epicentre Research and Collaboration are jointly organising HCL Hidayah Cricket League on November 22, 23 and 24 at Al Falah Ground Jubail.

Riyadh: The Indian Engineers Forum – Saudi Arabia (IEF KSA) has announced the results of the elections held on Thursday, August 31, 2023. Er. Mohammad Sayeeduddin, for the Position of Chairman (IEF KSA) and Er. Farhan Ahmed Hashmi – for the position of General Secretary (IEF KSA), have been elected unopposed.

Dubai, July 11: Many non-resident Indians and Indian tourists faced arrest at different airports, of late, for reportedly carrying huge amount of cash. Earlier this month, a man heading to Dubai was arrested at Mumbai airport after Customs officials found over Dh1.42 million (cash) in his bag.

Sharjah, May 11: A seven-year-old Malayali boy, who was undergoing treatment after being injured in a boat accident, died. The deceased has been identified as Pranav (7), son of Prashanth and Manjusha, of Cheruthitta in Koorambala.

The Riyadh chapter of Gulbarga Welfare Society, an NGO working for the poor and people irrespective of cast creed and religion, back home in Gulbarga, organized iftar get-together in Riyadh.

Doha: Karnataka Muslim Cultural Association (KMCA) – Doha, Qatar organised its annual general body meeting on 8th April 2023 at MRA restaurant followed by an Iftar meet.

Mangaluru, Mar 28: An Indian expatriate worker from coastal Karnataka lost his life in a road accident in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s industrial city of Jubail, sources said.