NRI Digest

Abu Dhabi, Nov 22: Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan inaugurated the first National Festival of Tolerance through an evening of harmony, diversity and heritage between the UAE and India organized by the Ministry of Tolerance in cooperation with the Embassy of the Republic of India and the Indian Business and Professional Group in Abu Dhabi recently. The event took place at Umm Al Emarat Park and

Sharjah: It was a grand jubilant event of Sharjah Karnataka Sangha which hosted its 15th anniversary along with 62nd Karnataka Rajyotsava day celebrations and ‘Mayura Vishwamanya Kannadiga Award’ presentation programme on November 17 at the auditorium of Sharjah Indian Association. The event commenced at 4 p.m. Flag hoisting President and Committee Members of Sharjah Karnataka Sangha assembled

Riyadh: Dakshina Karnataka Muslim Okkoota(DKMO), Riyadh, will be hosting a family get together “Family Winter Festival” on Nov 23 At Al-Rushd Resort Exit 8, Riyadh. DKMO is a unique organization set up in Saudi Arabia, Riyadh with an intention to support the family of deceased NRIs in case of sudden death of their breadwinners. Currently, DKMO has expanded with other objectives like financial loan

Dammam: The Students Fraternity Forum, Eastern Province, organised ‘Bloom-2017’, a special event for the children of Indian expatriates studying from Class 1 to 8 recently in Dammam to mark Children’s Day. Children Participated in various competitions in the event. Four teams, namely Team Inspire, Vision, Genius and Dynamic were formed for class 5 to 8 students. Five competitions followed by the

Dubai, Nov 13: Many old students of Mangaluru’s historic University College held a get-together at grand plaza hotel, Qusais, Dubai during the recent visit of its principal Dr Uday Kumar. Addressing the students, Dr Kumar urged them to strengthen the alumni association chapter in Middle East. He stated that the college is getting ready to celebrate 150th anniversary (sesquicentennial celebrations)

Doha, Nov 13: Karnataka Muslim Cultural Association (KMCA), celebrated the 62nd Karnataka Rajyotsava with full fanfare on November 10 at the Indian Cultural Centre, Ashoka hall. The programme was laced with entertainment, comedy, patriotic fervor and perfect blend of art and music. The evening commenced with the Qiraat, recited by Master Faakhir Fayaz Ahmed and translated by Master Bilal Ahmed

Dubai, Nov 11: Skeeva Jewel Films maiden venture ‘MoganTujea’ a super hit Goan Konkani Love Story Produced by R. Jovito Rodrigues & Jayson Colaco is all set to have a premier release in Dubai, Grand Hyatt, Galleria Theater, Deira on Friday the 17th of November, 2017 at 5 PM. Same day there will be another show in Novo Theatres, Sahara Centre at 8 PM. Other shows will be on 24th November in Abu

Dubai, Nov 9: The old students of the well-known Sri Bhuvanendra College (SBC), Karkala joined together in a unique event held recently in Dubai. The college re-unions provide a unique opportunity for reuniting with friends of yester yearsand a chance to relive some of the messy fun of college days. It was really an excitement when this re-unionhappened and that too in a foreign destination, along

Riyadh, Nov 8: India Fraternity Forum, Karnataka Chapter, organised ‘Sneha Koota-2017’, an NRI family get-together Al Rushd Istirah, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, recently. People of all age group including infants took part in the event. Kids filled the place with joy and laughter all set for a great fun time. The family Day Out began with the Qirath by Master Hasanulbanna. IFF Karnataka Riyadh General

Jamat-e-Islami Kerala State Ameer M.I. Abdul Azeez said that the role of women in Islamic society is dynamic as the religion lays emphasis on the family as the building block, cornerstone and fundamental unit of society. He was speaking in a study camp at Pravasi Auditorium Abbasiya, Kuwait, conducted for ladies by Islamic Women’s Association (IWA), recently. He said: The greatest duty of woman is