NRI Digest

Abu Dhabi, February 20: Bearys Welfare Forum, a social group of the Beary community observed Milad-un-Nabi, the birthday of Prophet Muhammed, on the premises of the Indian Islamic Centre here, on Friday, February 17. Delivering the keynote address, Mangalore Qazi Twaqa Ahmed Musliyar said BWF was reviving the rich tradition of Beary Community, which was known for tolerance and co-existence. He

Dubai, February 11: It was a bright and pleasant climate at Wanderers Club Sharjah where Billawas Dubai & Northern Emirates (BDNE) a registered active organization for Billawas in UAE opened up their Annual Sports Meet 2012 with lighting the torch and breaking the holy coconut while the champions of previous year Tarun Poojary & Sneha Poojary holding the torch run around the ground leading the

Doha, February 18: The Qatar India Fraternity Forum joined the nation’s first ever National Sports Day celebrations with the QIFF Marathon Run under the theme “Healthy People, Healthy Nation”. The event received an enthusiastic participation from various spheres of the expat population – young and old – with more than 500 participants completing the run. Following a brief warm-up, the event was

Sharjah, February 18: The new Executive Committee of Karnataka Sangha Sharjah headed by President Satish Poojary met recently and have announced their activities for the year 2012 which are as hereunder: 10th Anniversary/Decennial Celebration/Dashamanotsava on 25.05.2012 Mayoora cup(Throw Ball/Vally Ball/Kabaddi) Tournament & Rajyotsava on 09.11.2012 Mayoora cup Cricket Tournament – Date to be

Dubai, February 18: The new committee of UAE Amchigele was elected on January 14 for the year 2012. Rajiv Kamath was elected as President of the committee. With the increase in the programme organized by the Samaj and the workload, it was decided to invite new likeminded members who can bring in their talent and expertise in the committee for its efficient working. Core Committee Members

Kuwait, February 16: The NRI Conference 2012 held in Kuwait on February 9 and 10 has recognized four prominent Indian nationals in the Middle East based on their leadership efforts aimed at enhancing life situation of Non Resident Indians and for their time and resources contributed to uplift the poor and downtrodden in the community. The Conference, first of its kind in the Middle East was

Kuwait City, February 15: With more than 600 Non Resident Indians, business and finance experts and social leaders from Kuwait and some of Middle East’s top social leaders came together for the FEEL NRI Conference 2012 in Kuwait and deliberated on various issues related to expatriate Indians mainly their concerns on saving and investment. Presented jointly by the Kuwait Kerala Muslim Association

Doha, February 14: Karnataka Expatriate Community leaders and members from various forums at Doha - Qatar have expressed shock on the sudden demise of Higher Education Minister and Udupi District In Charge Minister Dr. VS Acharya. Mr. Saqib Raza Khan, President of Karnataka Muslim Welfare Association, Mr. Ramachandra Shetty, President, Tulu Koota Qatar, Mr. Abdulla Mono, President, South Kanara

Kuwait City, February 13: ‘Tulu Siri’ the first ever Tulu teaching class in Kuwait was inaugurated amidst great enthusiasm and excitement. Tulu Siri has been received with great pride, in the Tulu Speaking Community. The excitement of the children, who came along with their parents to enroll themselves, was a treat to watch. The word Siri means sprouts in Tulu language and as the word goes the

It was a community picnic of Ramakshatriya Sangha. The day started early and everyone assembled at 8 am at two locations i.e. Sharjah and Dubai which were chosen as the most convenient starting point of the onwards journey. It was a complete day outing as planned to cover three places. Al Ain is located about 130 km from Dubai and our place of interest, Al Ain Zoo, Jebel Hafeet and Green