Mangaluru: The Annual General Body Meeting of the Gulf Retirees Association (GRA) Karnataka for 2025–26 was held at the Jamiyyatul Falah Auditorium in Kankanady, Mangaluru, on Sunday.

The meeting reviewed the association’s activities and progress during the year and provided members an opportunity to discuss matters concerning the welfare and interests of Gulf retirees.

The meeting was attended by office-bearers, including Honorary President Hamza Mittur, Vice Presidents Mohammed Hussain Araki, Abdul Hameed Uchhil and Adam Beary, General Secretary Melwin Lobo, Joint Secretary Yousuf Aladka, Treasurer Bava Abdul Qadir and Organising Secretary Jamaluddin Vittal.

As President Sayed Shahul Hameed was on a foreign tour, Mohammed Hussain Araki presided over the meeting.

The association also welcomed guests including Ismail Ullal, Ashraf Cheriyapandel, Dr Mohammed Nawaz, Prashanthi Veronica Coelho, Majeed Uchhil and Ismail Kinya.

The gathering also discussed the association’s future programmes and priorities. The office-bearers reiterated their commitment to strengthening GRA Karnataka’s activities and continuing its efforts towards the welfare, dignity and social security of Gulf retirees.

Members appreciated the collective efforts of the association and expressed their continued support for its welfare initiatives.

The meeting concluded with a renewed commitment to building a stronger and more supportive platform for Gulf retirees in Karnataka.