NRI Digest

Riyadh: The Dakshina Karnataka Muslim Okkoota (DKMO), Riyadh, conducted its annual ‘grand family winter festival-2017’ on Nov 23 at Al Rushd Resort, Riyadh. It was well organized and huge gathering was the main factor of success. DKMO is aunique organization set up in Saudi Arabia, Riyadh with an intention to support the family of deceased NRI’s in case of sudden death of their breadwinners

Riyadh: Jam’iyyatul Falah (JF), Riyadh Unit, organized its annual event, “JF Coastal Festival-2017” at Al Roshd Resort, Riyadh on December 7, 2017. The program began with a recitation of verses from holy Quran by Moulavi Mohammed Sadiq. Soon after the Qirath, Br. Javed (MC) invited Br. Nazeer Ahmed, President of JF Riyadh Unit to the stage along with the Guests Mr. Kundan Lal, Station Manager of

Al Jubail: Thursday, 7th December, 2017 was the day of celebration for well-known and reputed Global Toastmasters Club members and their families. The Global Members gathered to celebrate its last meeting of the term with 2018 new year’s resolution day. The proceedings began at 7:00pm at Grand Dunes Restaurant, Al Jubail. Downtown. The meeting was opened by Sergeant at arms TM Syed Abbas, read out

Abu Dhbai: The Konkani Community of St Paul’s Church Mussafah, Abu Dhabi has celebrated St Francis Xavier fest 2017 on December 2 with a great fervor. The celebration began at 5.30 pm with reciting rosary near the Grotto of Mother Mary by the congregationwhere Rev. Fr. Valerian Fernandes OFM Cap, Chancellor, AVOSA and Rev. Fr. Dinesh Mendonca OFM Cap were present. The statue of St. Francis Xavier

Jeddah: Expatriates from high-tech Indian state of Karnataka in Saudi Arabia recently celebrated Karnataka Rajyotsava Day to commemorate the 62nd formation day of their state. The event was organized by Karnataka Non-Resident Indians (KNRI) Forum at Al Bakhira Banquet Hall, Harazath at Jeddah under the patronage of NRIs’ Forum Karnataka (Govt of Karnataka). Consul for Community welfare, Culture

Salmabad: Guru Seva Samithi – Bahrain Billawas, an organization of non-resident Indians recently organized ‘Koti Chennaya Kreeda Koota – 2017’ at Gulf Air Club Grounds at Salmabad in Bahrain. GSS President Ajith Bangera welcomed the guests with flower bouquets and addressed the gathering. The event was inaugurated by Bahrain Kannada Sangha President Pradeep Shetty by lighting the sports lamp

Dubai, Dec 5: Bearys Welfare Forum (BWF) - Abu Dhabi celebrated the 46th National Day of United Arab Emirates by organizing lectures and a fun-filled picnic at Zabeel Park, Dubai. Comprised of Beary Muslim brethren hailing from the coastal belt of Karnataka, especially from Mangaluru and Udupi, BWF is known for its charitable and social activities. The programme with the theme 'Spirit of the Union

The great warrior race of Marathas is all set to resume battle, but on a fresh battle ground, the cricket fields of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Named the Maratha Arabians, a franchise in the upcoming T10 Cricket League to be played over 10-overs-a-side, the squad featuring some of the world’s best known cricketers will do battle in the six-team tournament from 14-17 December. Maratha Arabians

Sharjah, Nov 27: The Sharjah zone of Karnataka Cultural Foundation (KCF) will be celebrating a grand Meeladunnabi conference and UAE National Day on December 1 at Ibn Seena English High School, Al Shahba, Near Cricket Stadium Sharjah. Announcing this at a press meet here yesterday, Zainuddeen Haji Bellare, Chairman, Meeladunnabi Reception Committee, said that the title of the event will be ‘Mehfil

Dubai, Nov 23: 10-year-old Master Amoghavarsha Bhat, a Grade 4 student of Delhi Private School in Dubai has entered the finale of ‘Voice of UAE 2017’ singing competition scheduled to be held on 1st December, 2017 at Sh. Rashid Auditorium, Dubai. Bollywood singing sensation Kavitha Krishnamurthy will be the judge. Amoghavarsha Bhat hails from Puttur in Mangaluru region of Karnataka. Son of Prasanna