By Abdul Rahman M. Baig Jeddah, September 5: The Indian community in Jeddah recently hosted a grand reception for Fahad Ahmed Khan Suri, the newly appointed Consul General of India, at the International Indian School, Jeddah (IISJ). The event saw a significant turnout, with community members, consulate officials, IISJ staff, …
Read More »Saudi Ban on Tablighi Jamaat: A Reality Check
A recent Saudi ban announced through a tweet has once again pointed the needle of suspicion towards Indian Tablighi Jamaat, let’s analyse the whole episode. Recently most of the Indian newspapers and news channels in English, Hindi and Urdu carried a news story stating that the Saudi Arab has banned …
Read More »Syed Vicaruddin – End of an Era (Tribute and Video Documentary)
Chief Editor or Rahnuma-e-Deccan Urdu DailyChairman Indo Arab League Hyderabad Passes AwayHyderabad, December 9: Mr Syed Vicaruddin, one of the most revered Muslim personalities of India passed away on Thursday night at Olive Hospital in Hyderabad. He was the editor of the Hyderabad-based‘Rahnuma-e-Deccan’, which completed its century last year. Mr. …
Read More »Chicago NRIs Felicitate Indian Ambassador Dr Ausaf Sayeed
Chicago-based Hyderabadis hosted a felicitation ceremony in honor of Dr. Ausaf Sayeed, Ambassador of Saudi Arabia and former Consul General of Chicago. Hosted by Syed Ashfaq Hussain in Naperville, community leaders, former Lt. Governor Evelyn Sanguinetti, Senator Laura Clymore Ellman, Dr. Benjamin M. White, Councilman, Dr. Suresh Reddy, Trustee, Oak Brook were among those in attendance.
Read More »Autumn’s Shadow on the Arab Spring
The onset of Arab Spring had raised expectations in the region of power being transferred to the people ultimately, but the ensuing developments have completely changed the dynamics of the pro-people movements in the region. While most the Indian media has been obsessed with developments taking place in Afghanistan, it …
Read More »India and Saudi Arabia Dive Into Maiden Bilateral Naval Exercises
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: On August 11, Ambassador Dr. Ausaf Sayeed, in the run up to first bilateral naval exercise between Saudi Arabia and India, accompanied by Real Admiral Ajay Kochhar, Captain Sachin Sequeira, Deputy Chief of Mission Shri N. Ram Prasad and Defence Attaché Col. Gurtej Singh Grewal called on …
Read More »Indian Embassy in Saudi To Celebrate 75 Years of Indo-Saudi Bilateral Relations as India Turns 75!
Report by Jaleel Ansari, Al Jubail | Saudi Arabia The Embassy of India in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is gearing up to celebrate India’s 75th Independence Day in a special way. This August 15th also marks the 75th anniversary of bilateral relations between India and Saudi Arabia. Speaking during …
Read More »Saudia plagued by an unIslamic practice
An allegedly unIslamic practice has mushroomed in Saudi Arabia, with wider societal and moral implications, while the Saudi authorities remain indifferent to it. The Saudi society currently is facing a dilemma bordering on societal norms, morals and Sharia. This peculiar situation has developed mainly due to the increase in number …
Read More »Indian Ambassador launches Indo-Saudi Medical Forum in Jeddah
By: Abdul Rahman M. Baig JEDDAH, December 29: The Indian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Dr Ausaf Sayeed on December 25 formally launched the Indo Saudi Medical Forum (ISMF) in Jeddah, in the presence of eminent healthcare personalities of the kingdom. The forum is aimed at promoting bilateral ties between the …
Read More »Changing perceptions and ideals of the young Arabs
A recent survey of Arabs has brought out some revealing changes and ideas endorsed by the young Arab population. A recent 2019-2020 Arab Opinion survey conducted by Doha-based Arab Centre for Research and Policy Studies has bought out some revealing perceptions of the Arab citizens. The survey in its seventh …
Read More »Masjid-e-Nabawi – Little Known Facts and an Inside View
Every year millions of Muslims from across the world visit the Holy Mosque in Madina, popularly known as Masjid-e Nabawi. The visit embodies their love and respect for the messenger of peace, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Madina is his city and within the precincts of Masjid-e Nabawi lays his tomb also. …
Read More »The Bonding Journey
by: Asad Mirza After a year of agony, mental and physical stress for me and my kids taking care of my wife, undergoing treatment for carcinogenic lump in the breast, the final test carried out in the mid-September heralded for us a huge sense of relief when she was diagnosed …
Read More »No Increase in Visa Fee for Haj and Umrah: Indian Ambassador to Saudi
Hyderabad, October 24: The Indian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Dr. Ausaf Sayeed IFS on Thursday took to social media to assuage concerns of Indian Muslims amid reports of hike in visa fee. In a statement on social media, he clarified that there is no increase in the visa fee for …
Read More »Saudi NRIs from Hyderabad Working To Rehab Returning Expats
By Syed Rafath Shah HYDERABAD: A Gulf Based Social Welfare Alliance Telangana Gulf Non Resident Indians Federation (TGNREF) Telangana Gulf NRI’S Employees Federation formed in Medinah, one of the two Saudi Arabia’s holiest city including Makkah, under the leadership of Mr. Ahmeduddin Owaisi. The federation is the umbrella organisation for …
Read More »Indian Embassy in Riyadh Honours Mahatma Gandhi With Peace Rally on 150th Birth Anniversary
The Embassy of India, Riyadh, organised the ‘Gandhi Cycle Rally for Peace’ on Friday, 7 June 2019 in association with the Diplomatic Quarter Authority and Saudi Cycling Federation to commemorate the 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. More than 150 persons of different nationalities, gender and age, including many Saudi …
Read More »Flynas Introduces Five Direct Flights Weekly Between Riyadh and New Delhi
Hyderabad, 13 May 2019: Flynas, the Saudi national air carrier and leading low-cost airlines in the middle east, on Monday announced the launch of five direct international flights between Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia and New Delhi, the capital of India, from 1st July 2019. These new flights are …
Read More »Saudi-based India Author’s Novel “The Nucle Saga 2” Unveiled
Advisor to Minority Affairs, Government of Telangana Mr. A.K.Khan on Thursday unveiled the English novel “The Nucle Saga II”, sequel to “The Nucle Saga 1” written by Saudi-based Indian author Saif-ur-Rahman. Addressing the book release function at Media Plus Auditorium, Mr. A.K.Khan appreciated the efforts of 27-year old author Saif …
Read More »Interview with Telangana State Minority Finance Corporation Managing Director B. Shaifullah IFS
Training and providing employment and empowerment opportunities is the main focus of the state’s minority department. The department is working on not just training but also vouching for placements of the youth trained under the programs organized by the TSMFC, said Mr. B. Shafiullah IFS, Vice Chairman and Managing Director …
Read More »MCH Premier Lift ACE Premier Cup in JCA; Usman excels
Jeddah: MCH Premier crushed sister team MCH Blazer by a whopping margin of 185 runs, the biggest for a final, to lift the Ace Premier Division Cup for the 1st time. With 2 titles under their belt – SPL and Kanoo – the Ace Premier Cup being the 3rd which …
Read More »How To Watch Live Taraveeh Makkah Online [Direct Links!]
To watch taraveeh in Makkah Live HD, scroll down or bookmark this page. Alternatively, you can click the following URL to watch Official Makkah Stream live on Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArVmnth5jB4] Alternatively, you may view the live stream of Makkah taraveeh from different cameras by clicking the link below: [http://makkahlive.net/tvquran.aspx] Have a blessed …
Read More »Community Welfare, Cultural & Cricket Excellence Awards Presented by CCCA
Jeddah: Community, Cultural and Cricket Excellence Association (CCCA) have been formed by few members of expatriate community of Jeddah. With the launching ceremony they gave a brief introduction and announced and felicitated their awards for the first year at a local restaurant here in Jeddah. Distinguished guests and representatives of …
Read More »Haj 2016 Application Forms To Be Available From 14th January (Updated)!
The Haj Committee of Hyderabad will make available application forms for Haj 2016 at the Haj Committee office on Nampally from 14th January. The forms will be officially released by Director of Anti-Corruption Bureau Mr. A. K. Khan IPS at the releasing ceremony to be held at 11.00AM the same day. …
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