Kalaburagi, KARNATAKA :

The unique feature of the four-day all-India Vyapar Utsav-2023 being organized by the Karnataka chapter of the Rifah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) is that it will have a separate pavilion for women entrepreneurs.

New Delhi :

The Karnataka chapter of the Rifah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) is holding a four-day all-India Vyapar Utsav-2023, an exhibition-cum-trade fair, from January 12 to 15, at Kalaburagi (formerly Gulbarga) in northern Karnataka.

The trade show has been sponsored by the Shaheen Group of Institutions.

Giving this information, project coordinator Mr. Abdussalam Malik told India Tomorrow that over 300 exhibitors from all over India would set up their stalls, and over 20,000 visitors are expected to come to the trade fair.

Leading construction businessman S. Ameenul Hassan appealed to the traders and businessmen to take part in the show because it could prove to be a golden opportunity for all from college students to traders because they could be introduced to many new products and networking through business-to-business sessions that the trade show at Kalaburgi would provide. He said that Prophet Mohammad was a very successful businessman because he always introduced new products in the market.

The exhibitors and businessmen from as many as 15 states and over 150 districts will take part in the show.

The exhibitors are from different fields like education, food, beauty, information technology (IT), information technology-enabled services(ITES), the construction industry, robotics and artificial intelligence, the fashion and fitness industry, agriculture, herbal and other fields.

Besides, there will also be international guests. They include Mr Huseyin Aydin, trade attaché at the Consulate General of Turkiye in Mumbai, Mr. Nugroho Priyo Pratomo, Director, Indonesia Trade Promotion Centre, Prince Nasir Ali Khan, honorary consul general of Kazakhstan and Kalil Shaikh, General Secretary, Chamber of Commerce for Iran Trade Promotion.

Other guests include Ms Vaishali Hariharan from the Federation of Indian Export Organization (FIEO), Dr. Raju G. Teggelli, Director, Krishi Vigyan Kendra at the University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur, Ms Shubha, Assistant Director, micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) and, Karnataka.

The government departments that will put up their stalls in the show include the University of Agricultural Science, Raichur, Karnataka Agriculture Marketing Board, Women and Child Development and District Industries Centre, etc.

This is the first all-India trade show being organized by RCCI where businessmen and industrialists from diverse fields will display and demonstrate their products to carry out business and explore new opportunities to promote their trade and commerce. Earlier, RCCI organized trade shows at Aurangabad and Hyderabad where the participation was from the respective regions only.

A unique feature of this all-India trade show is that besides national and international pavilions, it will have a separate women’s pavilion to promote entrepreneurship among women.

The basic objective of the show, according to Mr. Malik, is to provide a platform for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) to expand their business, promote entrepreneurship among women and educate them on how to liaison with government departments for doing and promoting trade and business.

Headed by Mumbai-based businessman Afzal Beg, RCCI also strives “to uphold Shariah principles in businesses while conforming to legal compliances.”

It has so far organized more than 100 networking meets, over 60 webinars in diverse fields guiding businesses, about 50 business summits, and export-import conclaves. Its members also participated in international trade shows like the one at Canton Fair in China.

RCCI has state chapters in 20 states and 150 plus district units.

source: http://www.indiatomorrow.net / India Tomorrow / Home> Economy / by Syed Khalique Ahmed / January 09th, 2023

Bhatkal (Uttara Kannada District), KARNATAKA :

Mohammed Meeran Manegar donates Hi-Tech Ambulance for Mobile Clinic.

Bhatkal:

Coastal Karnataka NRI Forum on Sunday inaugurated its first mobile clinic at an event held at MM Resort in Shirur here. Prabhuling Kavalikatti, Deputy Commissioner of Uttara Kannada District was present as the Chief Guest of the event.

The DC inaugurated the mobile clinic built on a hi-tech ambulance that was donated by prominent NRI and Philanthropist Mohammed Meeran Manegar.

Mohammed Meeran Manegar, Managing Trustee and Senior Vice President of Green Valley International School, spoke about how he developed the idea of Mobile Clinic and it was brought to reality. He thanked Yunus Kazia and SM Arshad for the support they extended for the idea.

Uttara Kannada Deputy Commissioner Prabhuling Kavalikatti termed the Mobile Clinic service as a noble cause and congratulated the Forum on initiating the service.

“COVID-19 taught us several lessons, one among them was the lesson of unity. People were scared for their life, and by fighting together we have come past it.” 

Speaking about Meeran Manegar, the DC said he had reached to a point where his life is dedicated for the society and philanthropists like him were hard to find.

Moulana Abdul Rab Nadvi, Qazi Jamatul Muslimeen Bhatkal, in his address spoke about the importance and significance of charitable work and social services adding that it plays an important role in bringing different communities together.

Moulana Khaja Akrami Madani, Qazi Markazi Khalifa Jamatul Muslimeen Bhatkal, also addressed the event and congratulated the Forum and Mohammed Meeran Manegar for the initiative and also shed lights on how the Almighty stresses on coming out of religious lines for helping people in need. He also hoped the Mobile Clinic would be a successful project and would prompt others to start similar projects.

Coastal Karnataka NRI Forum’s President Yunus Kazia in his presidential address shed lights on the purpose of initiating Mobile Clinic service in the region and thanked Meeran Manegar for generously supporting the cause by donating ambulance for the project.

Secretary of the Forum Amin Saifullah spoke about the features and facilities that the Mobile Clinic would provide for the people.

Bhatkal Assistant Commissioner Mamata Devi, Qazi Jamatul Muslimeen Manki Moulana Shakeel, Bhatkal Muslim Khaleej Council General Secretary Atiqur Rahman Muniri, BMKC President Farooque Musba, Bhatkal TMC President Parvez Kashimji, local philanthropist Dr. Hassan, Bhatkal THO Dr. Savita Kamath were present on dias during the event.

The event began with the recitation of Holy Quran by Moulana Irshad Afrika and was compered by Musab Abida and Arun.

source: http://www.english.varthabharati.in / Vartha Bharati / Home> Karavali / by Vartha Bharati / January 08th, 2023

Bhatkal (Uttara Kannada District), KARNATAKA :

Bhatkal: 

Indian Nawayath Forum (INF) on Friday inaugurated its three-day Trade Expo in Bhatkal here at the Taluka Stadium in the city.

The opening ceremony of the Expo was organized on Friday evening. Mirza Afzal Baig, General Secretary, Rifah Chamber of Commerce and Industries Mumbai was the Chief Guest of the ceremony.

The Expo has provided space for over 170 business stalls of over 25 business categories at the Taluka Stadium besides providing business and employment opportunities for the locals.

The Expo will continue till Sunday, January 1, 2023.

INF President Jukaku Abdul Majeed, Vice President and Convener of the Expo SM Arshad, President Anjuman Hami-e-Muslimeen Muzammil Kazia, President Majlis-e-Islah wa Tanzeem Bhatkal Inayatullah Shabandri, Qazi Khalifa Jamat-ul-Muslimeen Moulana Khaja Madani, Qazi Jamat-ul-Muslimeen Bhatkal Moulana Abdul Rab Nadvi, President Bhatkal Muslim Khaleej Council Farooque Musba, General Secretary of BMKC Ateequr Rahman Muniri and others were present on the dais during the opening ceremony.

INF Executive Committee Member, Aaftab Kola compered the event, while another Executive member Faizan Barmawar presented the vote of thanks.

The opening ceremony was followed by a formal inauguration of the stalls section of the Trade Expo.

source: http://www.english.varthabharati.in / Vartha Bharati / Home> Karavali / by Vartha Bharati / December 30th, 2022

Mumbai, MAHARASHTRA :

Meer Foundation donated an undisclosed amount to the family of Anjali, who lost her life in a brutal hitand run that took place in Delhi’s, Kanjhawala on New Year’s night.

New Delhi:

Actor Shah Rukh Khan’s philanthropic NGO, Meer Foundation came forward to help the 20-year-old Delhi hit and drag case victim Anjali Singh’s family.

As per sources, Meer Foundation donated an undisclosed amount to the family of Anjali, who lost her life in a brutal hit and run that took place in Delhi’s, Kanjhawala on New Year’s night.

She was the sole breadwinner of the family consisting of her mother and siblings and the Meer foundation aims to help the family, especially the mother with her health issues while providing adequate relief to her siblings.

In the horrific incident, a 20-year-old woman, named Anjali was killed in the early hours of New Year after her scooty was hit by a car and she was reportedly dragged for over 12 kilometres under the vehicle on the city’s roads.

Seven accused in the case are now in the custody of Delhi Police.

“In the Sultanpuri case, the sixth accused Ashutosh has been arrested who had given false information to the police. Further investigation is on,” the Special Commissioner of Police (Law & Order) Delhi Police Sagar Preet Hooda said Friday.

The other five accused in the case- Deepak Khanna, Amit Khanna, Krishan, Mithun and Manoj Mittal were arrested earlier. The five were driving the car that they borrowed from Ashutosh.

All the accused were taken to Sanjay Gandhi Hospital on Thursday night for a medical examination. Police said that they were taken during the night as a security precaution.

A total of 18 teams of Delhi Police are investigating the case. 

source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> Entertainment> Hindi / by ANI / January 07th, 2023

Hyderabad, TELANGANA :

MasterChef India has returned onscreen after a two-year break due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mumbai: 

The cooking competition show ‘ MasterChef’ offers professional and home cooks a platform to showcase their culinary skills and make a successful career as a chef. The reality show is currently airing its season 7 and it is telecasted from Monday to Friday at 9 PM on Sony TV and their streaming service Sony LIV.  

Celebrity chefs Vikas Khanna, Ranveer Brar and Garima Arora are the judges of MasterChef India season 7. The show returned after a two-year break due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The premiere episode saw several contestants presenting their best dish in front of the judges who selected only top 36 talents. These contestants competed with each other to make it to the top 16.

This year we saw various contestants make it tough for the judges to choose the best among them as most of them served mouth-watering dishes. But what grabbed the eyeballs of everyone at the show was authentic ‘Hyderabadi Mutton Biryani’ made by a home cook from Hyderabad Syed Amjad Ullah alias Amjad Lala.  

The judges usually take a small bite of the dish served by any contestant to judge it. But viewers were taken by surprise when they saw Vikas, Garima and Ranveer having a ‘full feast’ when Amjad Lala served them traditional Hyderabadi Biryani with a spicy and robust gravy. The judges appreciated Amjad’s culinary skills and admired the taste of the lip-smacking dish, he served. In an exclusive interview with Siasat.com, Amjad Lala throws light on his journey to MasterChef India and about learning cooking skills.

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How does it feel to be among the top 36 contestants of India?

Well, I think being in the top 36 and representing Hyderabad is a happy moment for me. I really enjoyed my journey until I reached the top 36.  I think it was fun altogether. MasterChef is a great platform to show one’s capabilities, skills and talent. I really enjoyed it.

How did the passion for cooking spark inside you?

I used to help my mother with cooking. She used to say, ”Kabhi tadka laga do, kabhi do this, do that” and that is how I got into cooking. I learned everything from basic to advance cooking from my mother. My grandmother taught my mother, she taught me and I am teaching my kids too.

What made you choose this profession?

From cooking at home to big restaurants, I developed an interest in playing with spices. I worked for 30 years in the middle east. I worked in Saudi Arabia mainly. For some time, I worked in London, France and Lebanon also. For the last five years, I was working for the Zahid Group of Companies. After corona broke out, I came back to Hyderabad and started a home kitchen here.

How did you reach MasterChef India Season 7?

It happened all of a sudden. I was having my breakfast in front of St. Anna’s college and I noticed a sudden rush around the college. When I asked a passerby about the rush around the college, he told me that auditions for MasterChef India season 7 are going to take place inside the premises. It was not planned. I just thought to showcase my skill to the judges in the audition. I stood in a queue for hours. Around 700 people participated in the audition. At one point I was like I should not stand in the queue but for the sake of passion, I waited until my turn came. So, the rest is history. Judges got impressed by my performance and I would thank MasterChef for providing me with a chance to show my culinary skills.

What are you planning next?

I want to open a world-class culinary academy in Hyderabad. I will present a proposal to the Telangana CM KCR for the same. The food and Beverage industry is very vast and I would love to teach people cooking.

Your Instagram bio reads that you are owner at Paigah. Tell us more about it?

Paigah is basically my catering company and I sell only Biryani these days. I used to sell Arabic Kabsa and Afghani Pulao also. I usually serve people during pre and post-wedding events.

The reaction of the judges was amazing when you served Briyani to them. How do you feel?

I was very confident that judges will like my Biryani. In current times, in the name of Biryani, most of the restaurants are selling only ‘laal peelay chawal.’ Authentic Hyderabadi Biryani is served at very rare places. I wanted judges to taste the real traditional Biryani of Hyderabad and I am happy that I succeeded in my mission.

They forgot the spoons just after smelling the Biryani and tasted it with their hands in a traditional Hyderabadi way. Ungliyan chaat te reh gaye! Alhamdullilah!

What made one of the judges term your Biryani a ‘Ghazal’?

I took all the spices, mutton and other ingredients used to make Biryani from Hyderabad itself. There are a lot of secret spices I used to make this traditional delicacy. You know Biryani is an emotion for Hyderabadis, who naak hai hamari and the one I made at MasterChef show left judges in awe. Chef Ranveer said, “Yeh sirf Biryani nahi, poori Ghazal hai.”

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I would like to share an experience with you all. Initially, when I was waiting in the long queue for the auditions, I was feeling anxious. I was thinking to myself, “What if I don’t get selected?” But, somehow I mustered courage to go through with it and in the end, I made everyone fall in love with the Biryani I served.

So, my message to everyone out there is, don’t let fear of failure hold you back. Do your best and don’t be afraid to try, even if things don’t work out. There is no harm in giving it a shot.

source: http://www.siasat.com / The Siasat Daily / Home> News> Hyderabad / by Mumtaz Husain Bhat / edited by Rasti Amena / January 08th, 2023

U.A.E:

M V Kunhu Mohamed of Jaleel Holdings came to the UAE as a driver way back in the 60s.

Dubai:

M V Kunhu Mohamed came to the UAE way back in the 1960s as a driver. Now, 73, Kunhu Mohamed is a billionaire businessman and his tale is a true real rags to riches story.

We at Gulf News headed out to meet the man behind the success of Jaleel Holdings – one of the largest wholesale distributors of food in the Middle East today. 

Once a driver, now a billionaire in UAE

Kunhu Mohamed started working in the UAE in the 1960’s.

He recalled, “I came to the UAE in a boat way back in 1969. I worked as a driver in the Ras Al Khaimah Sheikh’s palace. The Sheikh had a beautiful garden where fresh vegetables and fruits would be grown. The produce from the garden was absolutely fresh. The garden was so big and the produce [was] a lot.”

“So I started taking some extra produce into the market. Soon the demand grew and I got a driver to come pick up the produce from me and sell it in the market. Soon the business started growing. I got a lot of help – from a monetary perspective – from the Sheikh’s family. They gave me money to expand my little business that I was involved in,” he said.

That was the beginning, the business man claimed, saying: “Soon my sales began to grow multifold.”

Starting out

In 1972, Kunhu Mohamed set up his business officially.

The company began as a wholesale fruit store in Deira, Dubai. Over the years they expanded their business diversifying into various other sectors. The company streamlined its operations bringing all businesses under the umbrella of Jaleel Holdings in 2008.

Having a dream

“A dream becomes a reality with sweat, determination and hard work. Today Jaleel Holdings has earned a reputation of trust. Our products and services are delivered in the quickest possible manner, at competitive prices, keeping intact the quality of all products. This is only possible when you have the support of your market and backing of your team and staff. All this happens after years of hard-work.”

“I had a dream and that has borne fruit today. I feel blessed. The organization has stayed true not only to these values but also ensuring the delivery of the finest quality services and products across sectors and I will not have it any other way.”

Reminiscing the past

“Before I came to the UAE I lived and worked in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. But the political scenario was not conducive for business people. So I left the city to come work in the UAE. I arrived in a boat just like many others did during my time. There was sand, sand and only sand. My first job was that of a driver. I worked for the royal family. It was perhaps one of the best days of my life.”

“My employers treated me with kindness, like I was their own. I was a mere driver, but they respected me for who I am. I feel so much gratitude for them even today.”

Kunhu Mohamed said : “As part of a company that helps create positive and exciting experiences for the trading community, I am greatly gratified to work with an energetic, forward-looking workforce that is dedicated to serving the company’s customers and stakeholders at the highest level.”

Working around professional beliefs

Kunhu Mohamed said the success and growth of his business has been due to consistency in terms of standards and policies that the company has adhered to. “We have received alot of support from our local and international partners and stakeholders who have all truly made our enterprise a massive success. nd to the efforts of our supportive local and international partners.”

“Over the years, our professional belief in ethics and quality has evolved into a set of corporate standards and practices, which we use as our benchmark for excellence. This attitude of providing the highest level of quality in all of our endeavors has paid-off at every step of the way. Today, we pride ourselves on being a trustworthy name in the trade across the GCC.”

He said he learnt all this from his early days of working in the Sheikh’s palace. “They encouraged me to grow and excel and this is what I do today with my staff. Not just that as a policy in my company today, we pay salaries on time. I don’t believe in making the employees suffer. This is how my life was when we came to the UAE. There was love and respect given to me and I am doing the same for my employees.”

Kunhu Mohamed recalled how he received immense support from the royal family when he wanted to start his food distribution business. “Today, I am in this position in life – all thanks to the love and support I received back then. I want to pass this on to my staff.”

Meeting the challenges

Through the decades, Jaleel Holdings has grown from strength to strength despite market challenges. In fact through the years, the company has encountered three major setbacks but managed to bounce back after.

“The challenges were either due to market slowdown or like in one instance when I had a fall out with my relatives who were managing my company. I was living in India at the time. When I came back to UAE to take over my business, I saw red. Basically the company was running at a loss. There were loans in the company’s name.”

Bouncing back in 1985

In 1985, Kunhu Mohamed re-started his business. He came back with a vengeance, a lot of will power and determination.

“And so I worked from the scratch and built my business back again. I remember my oldest son who had to be educated for college looked at my company balance sheet. He asked me how he could go to college when there was no money in the account. I promised him the balance sheet would look green by the time he returned and that it was.”

“Today, I am helped by aided by professional standards, thoroughly tested policies and with the support of over 1,500 dedicated team members we continue to take steps in moving forward with major developments that are rapidly taking place at home and around the globe.”

“Going ahead, we will strive to endeavor to be one of the most actively competitive companies in this region with emphasis on efficiency in operations, reliability for our customers and trust on discovery and amendments on new techniques and business strategies.”

“I could not have achieved my success anywhere else in the world. The land of UAE has given me and my family much and I am so grateful for that.”

source: http://www.gulfnews.com / Gulf News / Home> UAE Success Stories> Exclusive / by Anjana Kumar, Senior Reporter / January 30th, 2020

ASSAM:

Shakil Injam, who received advanced martial arts training in China, is an invited trainer for the Special Forces of the Indian Army. He teaches innovative techniques to the country’s armed forces to give them a cutting edge in a fight without weapons along the India-China border.

The 28-year-old fighter is a national-level bodybuilder, strength lifter, strength and conditioning coach, certified sports nutritionist, and Black Belt in several disciplines of martial arts (MA).

Born into a family associated with education and literature, Shakil was a gifted student. He. His father, Ismail Hussain, a prominent writer and educator, wanted to make his only child a Sanskrit professor.

“My father wanted to make me a professor of Sanskrit. Similarly, my mother wanted to join the administrative service. I did perform well in my academic career. I passed my HSLC or Matric exam with a Distinction from Assam Jatiya Bidyalay. After the HSLC exam result, I was admitted to Srimanta Sankar Academy for a higher secondary or Plus II course in humanities.

“I passed Bachelor of Arts (BA) from Dispur College. In 2015, I completed my Master’s Degree in English from the University of Gauhati University. As my parents were involved in arts and culture, they enrolled me in Satriya dance and music training when I was young. But all these things did not excite and inspire me. I aimed to do something exceptional to make my life more enjoyable and exciting. Eventually, I started receiving training in martial arts,’ said Shakeel in an exclusive interview with Awaz-The Voice.

After training in Kung Fu, Karate, Taekwondo, Wushu, Gymnastics, Muay Thai, and Kickboxing for about 6 years in Assam, Shakeel finally decided to move to Henan Province, China in 2016 for further training. In China Shakeel received training for three months at Yuntaishan International Wushu School, a leading Chinese Wushu academy. The academy is also known as the Chinese Army School.

“I am always interested in learning new martial arts techniques. I also received training in wrestling in Gurgaon, and Haryana, after coming from China. I spent three months in Kerala to learn the ancient martial art of Kalaripayattu. I had participated in many national-level martial art competitions and won prizes,” said Shakil Inzam. He is currently training many youngsters at Legacy Combat MMA & Fitness in Chandmari, Guwahati.

Shakil is also a national-level bodybuilder who has shown rare talent in martial arts. He finished fifth in the Junior Mr. India competition. Shakil’s achievements in various fields of sports attracted the attention of the Indian Army. They invited the talented martial artist from Assam to train the personnel of the Special Forces. He has already undertaken many courses for the soldiers of various regiments of the Indian Army for their posting on the India- China border.

It is pertinent to mention here that under an agreement, the troops of India and China are not supposed to carry or use firearms against each other on the border. This was agreed upon by the two countries given their understanding that boundary is disputed in many places and both are trying to resolve it.

“I have been involved with some groups of the Indian Army since 2019. They are called Special Forces. I train the Special Forces soldiers in unarmed combat. Every year for about a month I go to army camps and the soldiers are unarmed I teach fighting techniques. Every time the training camps are held in different places. I am proud to serve my motherland in this way,” Shakil said.

Shakil said that martial arts can turn the younger generation away from social ills like drugs or drug abuse. He said martial arts is an addiction and whoever makes it a part of life is never like drugs or drug abuse can’t work.

“Many perceive that martial arts are a violent sport. But it is not. It requires a lot of patience, restraint, and discipline. People who learn this art never go to fight unnecessarily on the streets There is a lot to learn for fighting in the professional field. You cannot win a fight here with your body strength,” Shakil said.

source: http://www.awazthevoice.in / Awaz, The Voice / Home> India / by Mukut Sharma, Guwahati / January 06th, 2023

Coimbatore, TAMIL NADU:

One weekday morning, Syeed was busy readying his children for school, when his neighbours alerted him about arrangements being made to axe a tree at Ondipudur.

COIMBATORE: Leaders of countries across the world may have pledged to grow one million trees by 2030 during the UN Climate Change Conference COP27 in November last. But the grassroots change is brought about by uncelebrated people rooted in quaint vicinities flung far from the world of parleys and summits.

Meet K Syeed from Coimbatore town who has saved over 600 trees from illegal felling over the last two decades. The man is a mystery to many as he is seen speaking to ailing trees at times. Even so, when the trees begin to recuperate eventually following the regular tête-a-tête, the residents here can only wonder what secrets lay concealed in nature.

When the 44-year-old recently came to know that the peepal tree that was transplanted on Rathinam college campus six years ago from roadside near Eachanari was not flourishing at the new spot, he soon decided to make a new friend. He kept visiting the tree and striking ‘conversations’ with it. The tree is thriving now, said locals.

One weekday morning, Syeed was busy readying his children for school, when his neighbours alerted him about arrangements being made to axe a tree at Ondipudur. Instead of dropping his kids at school, Syeed lugged them along to the spot at once.

“We reached there just in time. It took three hours to persuade the building owner to budge. After saving that age-old tree, I left my children at school in the afternoon. School can wait, schooling can’t,” Syeed said.He has also gathered like-minded people and formed a team against deforestation.

They not only prevent the axing of trees, they also move legally against those laying to waste nature through the revenue department, which is the custodian of land and trees.Some time ago, the highways department applied for approval from the revenue department for axing 180 trees along Siruvani road, and permission was granted to bring 78 trees to the ground.

“We couldn’t believe it when the order came. A team of environmentalists conducted a field inspection and reduced the number of trees that were required to be cut to 38. Likewise, we have stopped cutting of trees at various locations,” he added.

Syeed and his teammates realised they could achieve much more if they worked jointly with government officials. They started an initiative to transplant trees eight years ago, and they have helped nearly 1,000 trees turn a new leaf so far. “I hope governments in the future earmark lands parcels exclusively for planting trees,” he added.

If a tree falls in the forest, and there’s no one around to hear it, does it make a sound? The answer is a resounding yes; the sound of the earth mourning a beloved dweller’s demise. But, not all of us can hear it.

source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> Good News / by G Senthil Kumar / Express News Service / January 08th, 2023

Mangalore, KARNATAKA / NEW DELHI :

New Delhi :

Asian Arab Chamber of Commerce (AACC) has appointed K. Mohammed Haris, Managing Director of Mukka Sea Food Industries Pvt. Ltd, Mangaluru as Trade Commissioner for United Arab Emirates by consensus of the Member countries on Wednesday. He was appointed by Saad Al Dabbagh, Chairman at the head office based in Doha, Qatar.

“While I warmly welcome Haris into the board as the Trade commissioner, his experience and commitment to excellence will be a major asset for the Global Trade bodies and especially between India and the Arab nations. Congratulations and best wishes in his new role as Trade Commissioner.” said Saad Al Dabagh in Qatar.

“India-UAE relations are witnessing an unprecedented momentum with a large number of opportunities for cooperation and increasing investments, in key sectors like infrastructure and technology” said Haris who is actively looking at his new role in promoting trade relations between India and the Arab world specifically the United Arab Emirates.

“In the trade world, there is no one quite Haris from Mukka Exports. He is brilliant, hard-working and devoted to getting trade right. He’s been a devoted entrepreneur for nearly two decades on the Fishing and Sea food business, advancing the prosperity of India’s trade narrative. Through his work on various trade agreements, he has opened the doors for Indian businessmen to deliver goods and services in the UAE, strengthening our economy, and securing our leadership abroad,” said Dr Krishnakumar IAS, the former minister of Defense and Agriculture, Govt of India.

Arab world considers it very significant that the Trade Commissioner from India who is inaugurated as the head of the trade commission in the international organization which embodies diversity with many memberships from developing countries in light of maintaining and reinforcing the multilateral trading system. AACC hopes that the Trade Commissioner will address a myriad of challenges facing the India UAE Free trade agreement thorough cooperation with the Members, by demonstrating his deep expertise and experiences, his calibre of coordination with major countries, as well as his managerial ability to run multilateral institutions, which he has previously cultivated in his distinguished capacities in leadership roles and as a founder promoter of Mukka Sea Food Industries Limited. He has worked in different verticals with strategic assignments across companies, said a release.

He would help the UAE exporters who can now benefit from greater market access through preferential tariff rates. Some products will be subject to zero tariffs from day one – others will see them reduced over time. The CEPA, which was signed earlier this year, is expected to increase the total value of bilateral trade in goods to over $100 billion and trade in services to over $15 billion within five years, said the release.

He is the Managing Director at Mukka Sea food Exports Limited and his role of building new businesses and forging international relationships with the Arab World qualify him for taking up the role of Trade commissioner for the United Arab Emirates. As a co-founder of SHIPWAVES he was responsible for building the next general digital platform for Global trade by streamlining the supply chain with Cloud and AI and Blockchain technologies. He also set up India’s first steam sterilised fish meal plant with expansion of 8 plants across the globe. Mukka group today has a turnover of over INR 600 Crores (Dhs 300 million) per annum and is one of Asia’s fastest growing companies.

“Haris is a great choice for one of the new Trade Commissioner as he joins the AACC to usher in a new era with more Indian leadership than ever before,” said Tribhuvan Darbari the Vice President of the board. As he has skillfully negotiated trade deals and crafted our nation’s trade policy while gaining a sophisticated understanding of the opportunities available and the challenges facing the Indian market that is looking at 5 Trillion in the short term. I look forward to working with him, as well as the Director General, to resolve the Committee’s long-standing concerns with the Free Trade Agreements. I also look forward to addressing issues that have not always been prioritized, particularly when it comes to climate change, labor, and SME’s economic empowerment. I wish him the very best in this new endeavor and thank him for his commitment to public service.” he said.

source: http://www.varthabharati.in / Vartha Bharati / Home> Gulf / January 01st, 2023

Bhatkal, KARNATAKA :

Bhatkal:

The two-day Millennial celebrations of Jamatul Muslimeen Bhatkal kicked off with a massive traditional rally in the town on Tuesday.

The rally was organised to give a traditional fervour to the celebrations, with people wearing traditional local costumes as a mark of respect to their culture and traditions.

Local sports clubs joined together and presented tableau of traditional wedding and other significant events of the Nawayath history.

The locals also wore the traditional Lungi as their outfit during the rally.

The two-day event will see a massive event to celebrate the 1000 years of the organisation on the first day while on the second day a get together with local non-Muslims and their leaders will also be organised on Thursday.

Jamatul Muslimeen Bhatkal has been preparing in full swing for over three months for the event and has called on people to attend the celebrations in numbers to make it a grand success.

source: http://www.english.varthabharati.in / Vartha Bharati / Home> Karavali / January 04th, 2023