Sharjah, Feb. 17: Shafana Fazal, vice-chairperson of KEF Holdings and founder of Shabana and Faizal Foundation, has received 'Indo-Arab Women Excellence award' at India's largest commercial and cultural exhibition 'Come on Kerala,' organized by Gulf Madhyamam here.

Assistant Director General of Dubai Land Department Majida Ali Rashid, UAE's first female director Nayla Al Khaja, Dubai Tourism Director Sheikh Almatwa also received the award along with Shabana Faizal.

Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) Executive Chairman Marwan bin Jassim Al Sarkal, Eastern Group MD. Firoz Meeran, Jaleel Trading MD Shamir K Mohammed, Madhyamam Editor O Abdur Rahman, Gulf Madhyamam Chief Editor VK Hamza Abbas were also present at the ceremony.

Prominent singer KS Chithra also performed at the event. This is the second edition of 'Come on Kerala' and the organizers estimate that there were about three lakh people who attended the conference and exhibition in three day.

About Shabana:

Hailing from the coastal city of Karnataka, Shabana Faizal is the daughter of prominent entrepreneur and well known social figure B Ahmed Haji Mohiudeen, Thumbay, she completed her Psychology degree from local St. Agnes College of Mangaluru, before marrying Faizal E. Kottikolan in 1995.

She began her career as the entrepreneur when she set up and managed Sophiya’s World, a luxury and special items Studio in 1995.

Shabana has been instrumental in the formation of The Faizal & Shabana Foundation, in line with her belief in social responsibility and the upliftment of the under-privileged in society.

Shabana looks after corporate operations at KEF Holdings, including HR, including administration, corporate communications, IT and legal operations.

 

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Bengaluru: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has issued a stern warning against the dissemination of videos related to the sex scandal involving Hassan MP, Prajwal Revanna, on social media platforms.

Bijay Kumar Singh, the head of the SIT, informed that sharing such videos violates the Information Technology Act, specifically Section 67(a), and Sections 228A(1) and 292 of the Indian Penal Code. He further said that legal action will be pursued against those found in breach of these laws.

The SIT also informed that sharing of videos through private messaging apps will also be detected, and perpetrators will face consequences. They stressed that such actions not only violate the dignity and privacy of the victims but will also be dealt with seriously.

Furthermore, the SIT has instructed media outlets, individuals, and organisations to refrain from disclosing the identity of any victim. Legal measures will be taken if necessary to ensure compliance with this directive.

To support victims, the SIT has launched a helpline (6360938947) operational from 8 am to 8 pm. They assured that callers' identities will remain confidential and urged the public to respond to this matter with empathy and support.

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