NRI Digest

Muscat, November 29: Grandeur and enthusiasm marked the silver Jubilee family get together of Bunt expatriates in the Sultanate of Oman, wherein dozens of Bunts from different parts of Karnataka came together as one family. The 25th annual gala, began on November 23 at Barka Guttu in Oman, was a perfect blend of dazzling cultural and feasting extravaganza. The event was preceded by the historic

Dubai, November 27: At the special invitation from the U.A.E. Ministry of Information and Culture and the Embassy of India, Abu Dhabi, Goenchim Noketram, a Goan folk and musical troupe, is on U.A.E. visit from November 24 to December 7, 2012 for the 41st National Day celebrations of the country. Under the auspices of the premier and very popular radio station 105.4 Radio Spice – Dubai, this

Nakheel, November 27: As part of the celebration of 41st UAE National Day, students of the RAK Scholars Indian School planted a 'Union Tree' in the premises of the School. The school chairman Habib Mundol inaugurated the programme by planting a sapling. The school principal Prof. M. Abubaker briefed the importance of the programme. Student leaders and teachers were present to witness the programme

Riyadh, November 27: Chairman and Managing Director of Plama Group, P M A Razak will be addressing a gathering of NRIs from Coastal Karnataka at Riyadh, Dammam, Jeddah and other prominent cities of KSA. Mr. Razak is Founder Chairman and Managing Director of Plama Developers Ltd. He is President of CREDAI Mangalore and Vice President of CREDAI Karnataka. He had been the president of Kanara Builders

Jeddah, November 22: Here is good news for all the NRIs who live in gulf countries. Mangalore based builders Plama Developers Ltd will be participating at the property exhibition ‘India Homes 2012’ on November 29 and 30 which will be held in Dammam (Cobra Park) and on December 3 and 4 on in Jeddah (Hotel Trident) and December 6 and 7 in Riyadh (Al Yamama Resort & Park). The exhibition will feature

Dubai, November 22: The grand 15th anniversary celebration of Billawas Dubai and Northern Emirates (BDNE) was held on November 16 at Jumeirah Ball Room, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Sh. Zayed Road, Dubai. The daylong event started at around 10.30 a.m. with prayers at the entrance of the hall in a small floral decorated temple, set by Satish Ullal and his team and from there the Guests were escorted to the

Dubai, November 19: Entrepreneur Alfred Vaz has taken charge the new president of the Dubai Chapter of Kanara Entrepreneurs (DCKE) from the outgoing president Shobha Mendonca. DCKE was started in Dubai in 2005 to promote entrepreneurship among individuals hailing from the Kanara region. With chapters in Dubai and Bangalore, it has currently has over 250 members and with collaborations with similar

Kuwait, November 17: United Mangaloreans Kuwait’s (UMK) dream of helping the underprivileged turned into reality once again for the fourth time with ‘Fun-Filled Evening 2012’. The show was staged at the American International School, Maidan Hawally here recently with the aim of generating funds for a charitable cause. The event comprised of melodious songs, foot-tapping dances and the hilarious

Riyadh, November 16: A get-together for India Fraternity Forum Hajj Volunteers 2012 was recently held at Al Rayyan Auditorium, Riyadh. Of total 1500 volunteers, 229 volunteers had left Riyadh October 25 to serve Hajjis in Mina from DulHajj 10 to 13, 1433 while volunteers from Makah, Jeddah and Madina served the Hajees from the arrival in Saudi Arabia till their departure. Appreciating the

Dubai, October 30: Karnataka Sangha Dubai, which has completed 27 years affiliated under ICWC, will be hosting this year’s edition of 'Karnataka Rajyotsava 2012' led by new and young executive committee members, under the baton of dynamic president Girish Shetty on November 9 at The Indian Academy School, Qusais, behind Madina Mall, here. Rajyotsava celebration will be an entertaining event full