NRI Digest

Sharjah, UAE: Ayisha Basheer Esra, a talented young writer hailing from Aramboor in Dakshina Kannada’s Sullia taluk, marked a significant milestone in her burgeoning literary career with the launch of her debut novel, The Betrayal of the Kingdom, at the Sharjah International Book Fair. The prestigious event, recognized as the world’s largest book fair, provided a fitting stage for the unveiling of

Jubail: The Kattipalla Muslim Youth Association (KMYA), Dammam, hosted a grand felicitation ceremony on Friday at Puli Restaurant, Jubail. The event was held under the presidency of Musthafa Araga. The programme began with a soulful recitation of Khira’ath by Ismail Kattipalla, setting a graceful tone for the evening. Honouring Distinguished Achievers KMYA felicitated Haji Zakariyya Jokatte Muzain

A young Indian expatriate worker from Jharkhand was tragically killed in Saudi Arabia after being caught in a crossfire between local police and suspected liquor smugglers. The victim, Vijay Kumar Mahato (around 25 years old) of Dudhapania village in Giridih district, had been working for the past nine months with Hyundai Engineering and Construction as a tower line fitter. According to reports

Mangaluru, Sept 15: A youth from Dakshina Kannada district, lost his life in a tragic road accident in Saudi Arabia on Sunday, September 14, evening when two buses collided. The deceased has been identified as Abdul Razik (27), son of Mohammad from Millath Nagar in Ullal near Mangaluru. Razik, who was working in Jubail, Saudi Arabia, was on his way to his night shift duty when the bus he was

An Indian-origin woman living near Toronto, Canada, has sparked a widespread online conversation after sharing her experiences with subtle racism. Posting on Reddit, she recounted several incidents—such as having her ID double-checked at events, being met with skepticism at nail salons, and receiving cold stares at upscale restaurants—that made her feel out of place in her own community. But it

Riyadh/Kasaragod: A shocking tragedy has struck the expatriate community as an Indian national from Kerala’s Kasaragod district was gunned down in Saudi Arabia. The victim has been identified as Basheer (41), who had been living and working in the Kingdom for the past 13 years. The incident occurred on Saturday night in Bisha, located in the Asir province. Basheer, who was employed on a house

Riyadh, KSA: A vibrant and well-executed Students’ Talent Program was organized by Darul Ilm Madrasa at Al-Shifa, Riyadh. The full-day event, attended by a large gathering of students, parents, educators, and community leaders, showcased the talents and creativity of students in an environment rooted in Islamic values. Darul Ilm Madrasa, established in 2010 as the only Kannada-speaking Madrasa

Bengaluru: In a heartfelt appeal to the state government, the Gulf Retirees Association Karnataka (GRA), led by former NRI Sayed Shahul Hameed, met with Ms. Arathi Krishna, Deputy Chairperson of the Karnataka State NRI Forum, to address the mounting challenges faced by Gulf returnees. The meeting took place at her office in Vikas Soudha, where several returnees shared their struggles after

Jubail: The Karnataka Cultural Foundation (KCF) Jubail Zone, through its dedicated Relief Wing, successfully organized a critical blood donation drive in response to an urgent request from Almana Hospital, Jubail. Six units of blood, including the rare O Negative type, were urgently needed for two patients — a Bangladeshi male injured in a road traffic accident and a Saudi female suffering from

On April 27, 2025, the Consulate General of India in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, in partnership with Ekata (Unity) and Aim India Forum, organized a vital health and financial awareness session at the PAN Gulf Labour Camp in Sharjah, UAE. This event aimed to educate blue-collar workers on important health and financial matters, providing them with practical information to better manage their