Abu Dhbai: U T Khader, Minister for Food and Civil Supplies, Karnataka, interacted with a bunch of NRIs from Mangaluru in Abu Dhabi during his recent UAE visit.
The interaction was held in the house of Siddik Uchil of Bearys Welfare Forum-Abu Dhabi.
BWF general secretary Abdullah Madmoole, Rafique Krishnapura, Siddik Kaup, Majid, Nawaz, Saleem P, Akbar B, Abdul Mujib, Majid, Rashid Bijai, Ravoof Darkash, Nauf, Saif were present among others.
Dubai: A 15-year-old Indian expat boy drowned after he was caught by huge waves in the sea off Mamzar Beach in Dubai.
Ahmed Abdulla Mafaz, a 15-year-old school student in Dubai, died while his sister Fathima, a university student, was rescued, according to their father Mohammed Ashraf. The family hails from Kerala’s Kasaragod.
The grieving father said the incident happened when the Indian expat family went for an outing at the beach park.
Recounting what happened, he said: “We were all sitting on the beach and playing around in the water. I had just gone to the washroom when it [the tragedy] happened.”
He said both Mafaz and Fathima knew how to swim and it was not clear how they were swept away.
“I think there were huge waves and they got pulled by the strong current.”
Fathima’s screams for help were heard by another beachgoer who rushed to rescue her. “He is an Arab national. He rescued our daughter. We have no words to thank him,” the father said.
However, there was no sign of Mafaz, a grade 10 student of New Indian Model School in Dubai.
Meanwhile, the police were called in. Dubai Police said they received a call about two persons drowning.
“As soon as we received the report, the rescue team from the Ports Police Station in Dubai conducted a search,” a spokesperson said.
However, there was no luck on Friday night. The search operation was intensified with divers and drones on Saturday, following which the boy’s body was fished out on Saturday evening.
The family has decided to lay him to rest in Dubai once the legal procedures are over, said Ibrahim Berike, a member of the volunteering team from Kerala Muslim Cultural Centre (KMCC) that is providing supportfor the paper work.
He said the family is shattered after the devastating tragedy. “They have four children. Fathima, who is doing MBA, is the eldest daughter. Mafaz was the third child. His other two siblings are also boys. Their mother, who was also there on the beach, is inconsolable,” he added.
Riyadh: The Jam'iyyatul Falah (JF) Riyadh Unit held its Annual General Body Meeting at Loaloah Istirah in Riyadh on Thursday, October 3, 2024.
The gathering commenced with Master Ayman reciting verses from the Holy Quran, setting a solemn tone for the event. Br. Haneef Bardila warmly welcomed attendees, including JF Life Members, Office Bearers from various organizations, and guests, and extended his congratulations to all present.
During the meeting, Br. Muhammad Ashfaq, President, delivered the Annual Report, highlighting the unit's achievements, while Treasurer Br. Nazeer Ahmed presented the Annual Financial Report.
Br. Ashfaq updated members on the ongoing efforts of Jam'iyyatul Falah in the Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts for the year 2023-2024. Expressing gratitude for the support of the members and the committee, he encouraged the youth to join JF, emphasizing the importance of continuing the mission initiated by their elders 36 years ago.
The primary guest, Br. Yasin Baig, inspired the audience with a message underscoring the significance of service. He encouraged everyone to heed the Prophet's (pbuh) words: “Take advantage of five before five: your youth before your old age, your health before your illness, your wealth before your poverty, your free time before you become busy, and your life before your death.” He also spoke about the responsibility and blessing of serving the community through Jam'iyyatul Falah, stressing the promise of rewards in both this life and the hereafter.
Following his address, Br. Ashfaq Ahmed (President) formally dissolved the current committee and entrusted Br. Abdul Hameed and Br. Fazlur Rehman with the election process. A new Executive Committee was then formed for the 2024-2025 term, with Br. Salman Noor elected as the President, Br. Abubaker Irfan as General Secretary, and Br. Nazeer Ahmed continuing as Treasurer. Additionally, 26 other members were appointed to the Executive Committee.
The evening concluded with a dinner for all participants, and Br. Haneef congratulated the newly formed JF Riyadh Executive Committee and all attendees for their contribution to the event's success.
Office Bearers Elected for the 2024-2025 Term
President: Salman Noor
Vice President: Fazlur Rehman
General Secretary: Abubaker Irfan Sheikh
Joint Secretary: Irshad Moideen
Treasurer: Nazeer Ahmed
Joint Treasurer: Akhil Ganjimutt
Auditor: Haneef Bardila
Advisors: Sheikh GK, Abdul Hameed Wenz, Abdul Basheer Beary
NRCC Representatives: Mohammed Ashfaq, Akthar Shaikh
NRCC Rep. at JFCC: Parvez Ali
Sports Coordinators: Shareef Ahmed, Ayaz Ahmed, Mohammed Mahir, Sameen Gurukambla, Mohammed Gazali, Javed Khan
Event Coordinators: Abdul Hameed Nazeer, Sharief Thokur, Sadhik Mohammed
Media Coordinator: Parveez Ahmed
Committee Members: Sadique Moideen, Sayed Sameer, Mohammed Khizer, Mohammed Sarfaraz, Fareed Mohammed, Suhail Ahmed
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