Kids Hut Montessori School hosts annual sports event “Twinkle Track” in Al Khobar
Al Khobar: Kids Hut Montessori School organized its annual sports event, Twinkle Track, at the Orbits Pioneers Sports Ground in Aziziya, Al Khobar. The event was inaugurated by Hisham Sheikh, captain of the Saudi International Cricket Team, who encouraged parents to foster their children’s interests in both sports and academics, highlighting the values of teamwork and dedication.
Imran Rashid Karkala, President of the Eastern Zone Cricket Association, addressed the gathering, sharing insights about Saudi Arabia’s international cricket team to inspire the young participants. Other notable guests included Muhammad Iqbal, former headmistress Taskeen Tamanna, Kids Hut Principal Sakina Arif, and Academic Counselor A.M., with Arif Jokatte delivering words of encouragement.
The event opened with a recitation of the Quran by student Ishan Ajmal, followed by a program introduction by teacher Tazneem. Head teacher Vijila Sanju and teachers Sajna Sabib and Ashura Saath also contributed to organizing the activities.
The program featured a colorful procession and a dance performance by the students, along with a range of sports activities designed for the young attendees. Naira Abbas and Ayesha Ajwa stood out as champions in the event, and all participants were presented with awards to celebrate their efforts.
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Double-decker electric bus gutted in fire at Kurla BEST depot
Mumbai (PTI): An empty double-decker electric bus was gutted in a fire during servicing at a BEST depot in Mumbai's Kurla area on Sunday, officials said, adding that nobody was injured.
The blaze broke out inside the Kurla BEST bus depot near Kanakia Building at 4.14 pm, according to preliminary information from the Mumbai Fire Brigade.
The parked bus was unoccupied at the time of the incident.
Fire brigade personnel rushed to the spot and brought the blaze under control. The exact cause of the fire was yet to be ascertained, they said.
No injuries were reported in the incident, officials added.
The Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport (BEST) Undertaking has hired 50 electric double-decker buses from Switch Mobility in its fleet of around 2,700 buses.
