NRI Digest

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

Jubail, February 13: Mangalorean youngster Shiban Fayaz , an 8th standard student of International Indian School, Jubail, won the best performer award during the Jubail Global Toastmasters Club youth leadership programme conducted recently. The two-month programme was held with a view to build the self-confidence of youngsters by providing them with communication and leadership skills. Shiban is

Dammam, February 9: The India Fraternity Forum has been organizing Pravadi Sandesha (Message of Prophet) programmes across Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia from Thursday, February 9 to Friday, February 17. The main purpose of the series of programmes is to deliver the message of Prophet Muhammed (pbuh) and his teachings to the expatriates living in Saudi Arabia, stated a press release issued by

Kuwait City, February 9: the first Middle East NRI conference based on a theme “Beyond Remittance: Can an ordinary NRI save for his retirement” will begin in Kuwait on Thursday at Hotel Ramada International Reggae. The event organized by Kuwait Kerala Muslim Association (KKMA) and the Foundation for Enhancing Expatriates Life (FEEL) along with State Bank of Travancore (SBT) would focus and explore

Abu Dhabi, February 6: India Social & Cultural Centre (ISC) Abu Dhabi hosted a three-day 'India Fest 2012' at their premises in Abu Dhabi which was inaugurated by H.E. M.K. Lokesh, Ambassador of India to UAE on February 2. Chief Guest H.E. Lokesh took tour of the India fest fair through the stalls of exhibitors along with the President of ISC Ramesh Panicker, Cultural Secretary of the Embassy of