NRI Digest

Doha, Mar 17: The first general body meeting of Visual Arts Forum India (VAFI) was held on Friday at the residence of Dr. Mohan Thomas, who was unanimously elected as the Chief Patron of the organisation. This was the first General Body Meeting of VAFI, which is a voluntary cultural association formed in Qatar to nurture, promote and develop artist of Indian origin living in Qatar. The Association

Dubai, Mar 16: Kundapura Devadiga Mitra (KaDaM) organized a blood donation camp for the second consecutive year at Latifa Hospital Dubai on Friday with the theme “Give Blood and Give life”. Around 43 people donated blood on this day and it was marvelous to see several first time donors who came forth overcoming their fears. Certificates were presented to all the donors by the organizers. Elegant

Jubail: Elected representatives of Coastal Karnataka along with other dignitaries will join the Coastaldiget.com Gala scheduled to be held on April 4 to mark the landing of direct flight from Mangalore in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Udupi-Chikmagalur MP K Jayaprakash Hegde and Mangalore MLA U T Khader will fly into the Kingdom onboard the maiden Mangalore-Dammam flight to participate in the gala

Dubai, Mar 14: Times of India is will be presenting 'Times Realty India Expo 2013' on March 14 and March 16, at Crowne Plaza, Salahuddin Road, Deira, Dubai. Thousands of Indians are expected to participate in the biggest Indian reality show that will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 8.30 p.m. both days. It will be a great opportunity for the NRI investors, said a press release issued by the organizers

Manama, Mar 13: 'Beary’s Mangalore Boyz’ of Bahrain organized blood donation camp recently at the Salmaniya Medical Centre in Bahrain. Over 45 donors participated in the camp. The Camp was organized by Abdul Aziz Ahmed, member of Beary’s Mangalore Boyz and Ashraf, Head of Beary’s Mangalore Boyz cricket team along with Nihal Murfankan, who steered and motivated the Beary’s Mangalore Boyz. The camp

Jeddah, Mar 13: Jeddah unit of Jamiyyatul Falah, handed over a feasibility study report on direct flight to Riyadh and Jeddah from Mangalore prepared by JF Jeddah Unit to the Chairperson of Coastaldigest.com, Mohammed Asif, who is also chief conveyor on Mangalore – Saudi Arabia Direct Flight Campaign. Addressing the gathering on this occasion, JF founder member Mohammed Iqbal Yusuf appreciated Mr

Dammam, Mar 13: SMR Group had organized NRI investors meet at Golden Tulip Hotel in Dammam recently. SMR Group, a renowned Builders and Promoters from Mangalore have their prestigious on-going project of 2BHK, 3BHK and 4BHK Duplex Apartment “WESTGATE GARDENS” located in Padil, Mangalore. The response from NRIs especially Mangaloreans was very good and many spot bookings were confirmed. Over the

Dubai, Mar 11: Everyone has to strive hard for the progress of the community, said Perod Abdurahman Saqafi, SYS Kerala State Secretary. Addressing a gathering at Manshar Convention ‘Vision – 2015’ held under the auspices of Mansharsaqafatil Islamiyya Gerukkatte – EAE unit at Melody Queen Hotel, here, he emphasized on the importance of teamwork for the progress of the community towards right

Dubai, Mar 9: Sri Dharmasthala College of Engineering Alumni Chapter in the Middle East held its first celebrated their 1st alumni meet at Baracuda Resort in Umm Al Qwain recently. About 50 alumni caught up with each other at the resort keeping aside their commitments and schedules. Some even travelled from Oman and Qatar to meet the friends whom they had not seen for years. Former professor of

Muscat, Mar 6: P A Ibrahim Musliyar Bekal, the President of the newly formed Karnataka Jamayatul Ulema and Khazi of Udipi, urged his followers to study and understand the 23 years of Prophethood of final messenger Muhammad (pbuh) and follow his lifestyle and teachings. He was speaking at a felicitation programme organised by Dakshina Kanranta Sunny Centre (DKSC) in Muscat recently. He stressed