Sahill Zaheer awarded Indo Arab Social Icon Award in Saudi Arabia
Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia: International host Sahill Zaheer was honoured with the Indo Arab Social Icon Award at an international gathering held in Al Khobar on February 7, where the Saudi Arabia Chapter of SIBEC – SYPA International Business & Entrepreneurs Chamber was officially launched.
SIBEC is a global business and economic collaboration platform that brings together entrepreneurs, investors and professionals to strengthen cross-border partnerships. The Saudi chapter launch was organised in association with Enerfac Solutions.
Enerfac Solutions, led by CEO Nazurudin Ahamed and Director Sivaprakash Umapathy along with its board members and team, describes itself as a company focused on ethical business practices and inclusive growth. The organisation has been supporting entrepreneurs, small and emerging businesses as part of its CSR initiatives, while encouraging partnerships and industry development. Company representatives said its approach centres on responsible business and ensuring that growth benefits the wider community.
Sahill Zaheer, who works as a host and event manager, has earlier been associated with Namma TV as a VJ and with Radio Mirchi 98.3 FM as an RJ. Over the years, he has hosted national and international shows, corporate events and award functions. He has shared stage space with singers such as Sonu Nigam, Udit Narayan and Shreya Ghoshal. He has also anchored events connected to cricket tournaments, including T10 and T20 formats and IPL-related programmes.
Recently, he hosted the Festival of Cricket – Women’s Edition in Al Khobar, described as the first women’s cricket celebration of its kind in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The award was presented in recognition of his contributions as a host and his involvement in international events connecting Indian and Arab audiences.
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Explosion at chemical factory in Karnataka, two killed
Mandya (Karnataka) (PTI): Two people were killed and four others severely injured following a chemical storage tank explosion at a factory near Karekatte village here on Sunday, police said.
The blast allegedly took place while the Chemical factory was being relocated.
According to the police sources, two workers died on the spot. The injured have been admitted to the Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences here.
The facility had been in the process of moving its materials from Karekatte to a new location for some time now, and the accident occurred on Sunday while the chemical tank was being cleared, police said, adding that the investigation is on.
Locals have raised an alarm about the factory's safety record, citing a toxic gas leak in 2022, which damaged crops in nearby areas and left two dogs dead.
It also had a negative impact on the health of the people living nearby.
Following strong opposition from the farmers and locals, and the intervention of local MLA and district administration, the factory's operations came to a halt and therefore, the owners had reportedly decided to move the factory to another location, they said.
