Riyadh, Apr 6: The Riyadh unit of 'Jam'iyyatul Falah' organised a 'felicitation ceremony and campaign for the direct flight connection between Riyadh and Mangalore in association with Karavali Welfare Association and Bunts Association at Saffron Banquet Hall, Riyadh on Friday, April 5.
The programme was mainly conducted to honour Udupi-Chikmaglur MP K Jayaprakash Hegde, Mangalore MLA U T Khader and Coastaldigest.com chairman Mohammed Asif, who was also the chief guest of the event.
The programme commenced with the recitation of verses from Holy Quran by the President of JF Riyadh, Mohammed Mubeen, followed by a welcome speech. Mr. Mubeen gave a warm welcome to the people's representatives from costal Karnataka, chief guest, and the representatives of NRI organizations working in Riyadh, such as Karavali Welfare Association, Bunts Association (BARSA), Indian Fraternity Forum, BSMI, DKMO, DKSC, KMYA, Aangann Konknecham, Konkan Ghar, Bankal Sports Club, Al-Madeena Malaz, Al-Falah Association and all the well-wishers of JF along with the executive committee members of JF Riyadh Unit. In his speech he appreciated the social service of Mr. Hegde and Mr. Khader.
Soon after the welcome speech Parvez Ali invited the representatives of all the organisations to present the flower bouquets to the guests and invited the president of JF Riyadh, Mohammed Mubeen to felicitate the MP. The Ameer of JF NRCC Akhtar Shaikh felicitated Mr Khader while the vice president of JF Riyadh, Nazeer Ahmed felicitated Mr. Asif.
Addressing the gathering, Jayaprakash Hegde informed about the meeting with the Indian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Hamid Ali Rao in the Embassy premises in Riyadh wherein he, Mr Khader and Mr Asif discussed the issue of Indian expatriates, who are facing uncertainty owing to implementation of 'Nitaqat' employment policy in the Kingdom.
He exhorted the audience to abide by the law and order of Saudi Arabia, to cooperate with the authorities and to legalize their work permits within the given time frame.
He also assured that he would continue his effort and pressurize the authorities concerned to launch the direct flight between Riyadh and Mangalore over and above Dammam.
“You all are always welcome to contact any of my offices back-home with any requests and concerns for the betterment of the community,” Mr Hegde said.
Mr Khader thanked JF for giving him an opportunity to interact with people of coastal Karnataka in Riyadh and advised all the youth who are planning to come to Saudi Arabia seeking jobs to make sure about their visa, before boarding the flight to avoid possible trouble.
While introducing the guests, Mr Parvez Ali appreciated Mr. Asif's struggle and dedication towards the flight campaign and also assured him to extend all the possible support from JF in this regard.
Mr. Asif emphasized that it was the time to do something for the motherland and its people. “In this scenario, the direct flight campaign from Saudi Arabia to Mangalore has been taken up as the prime task and the campaign will be sustained till it bears results,” he said recalling the successful campaign for Mangalore-Dammam direct flight. “Insha Allah, with all your support we will try to establish direct flight from Riyadh and Jeddah,” he said.
Mr. Nazeer Ahmed proposed vote of thanks. The programme was concluded with the National Anthem followed by lunch.
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