Grand ‘Sahebaan UAE’ family gathering held in Dubai, achievers honoured
Dubai: : The Sahebaan UAE family gathering was held in a grand manner at the Amity School grounds in Al Qusais, Dubai, on Saturday.
The event witnessed the participation of over a thousand members of the Sahebaan community, which consists mainly of Urdu-speaking Muslims from Dakshina Kannada and Udupi. The gathering served as an opportunity for the community to reconnect, celebrate achievements, and honour individuals who have excelled in various fields.
A key highlight of the event was the presentation of the prestigious Sahebaan Excellence Awards. The awards were conferred by distinguished personalities—Hidayathulla Abbas, chairman of Hidayat Group and owner of Nash Engineering, Dubai-based businessman K.S. Nisar Ahmed, and Sahebaan UAE director H.M. Afroz Assadi.
The Sahebaan Business Excellence Award was presented to Mohammed Akram, founder and chairman and managing director of Sitara Group of Companies, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the business sector.
In the field of sports, Nasir Syed, CMD of CHS Group and DSBK racing company and an accomplished superbike racing champion, was honoured with the Sahebaan Sports Excellence Award for his achievements in Super Bike motor sports.
The Sahebaan Academic Excellence Award was posthumously awarded to late Prof. Muzaffar Assadi, a distinguished academician and scholar. The honour was received on his behalf by his brother Sajjad Assadi.
Irshad Moodbidri was honoured with the Saheban Literary Excellence Award for his contribution to literature, his son received the honour.
For their remarkable social service initiatives, Mohammed Asif and Mrs. Sahara Mohammed Asif were conferred the Sahebaan Community Service Excellence Award. Their son, Ahad, accepted the award on their behalf.
The event also recognized the academic achievements of students who had excelled in their studies. The Sahebaan Merit Award was presented to students who scored above 90 percent in their exams. Among those from the UAE, Faiz Anam with 94.2 percent, Mohammad Rayaan with 92.6 percent, and Mohammad Umair Suvaid Khan with 90.8 percent were felicitated for their tenth grade board exam results.
In the second-year pre-university category, Muskan Fatima was honoured as the Gulf topper in the commerce stream with an impressive 98.6 percent. Other high achievers, including Juveria Firoz with 97.8 percent, Siham Akbar Ali with 93.4 percent, Mohammad Rafaan with 92.8 percent, and Hiba Altaf Salah with 92 percent, were also recognized.
In the sports category, young talents like Mohammad Aiman, who excelled in the 4x4 100-meter relay, and Mohammad Aiz, associated with DOFA Football Association, were felicitated for their achievements.
Senior members of the community who have played a pivotal role in its progress were also appreciated. Businessmen and community leaders Hidayathulla Abbas, K.S. Nisar Ahmed, and H.M. Afroz Assadi were presented with mementoes as a mark of gratitude for their contributions. Their efforts were acknowledged through speeches delivered by Suhail Kudroli, Althaf Khalife, and Mohammad Samiullah.
The gathering also featured a range of cultural performances and engaging activities for children. A special attraction was the Prince and Princess dress-up competition for kids under ten. Additionally, there were vibrant performances of Indian patriotic songs and traditional Arabic dances, adding to the festive atmosphere.
A short documentary on the Sahebaan community was screened on a large LED display, offering the audience a glimpse into the community’s history, values, and achievements. The program commenced with a welcome address by Altaf M.S., followed by a soulful Qirath recitation by Mohammad Faiz and Fazil Rahil Ali. The event was anchored by Hisrar Tallani, who had specially flown in from Mangalore for the occasion.
The children’s events were coordinated by Riiha Altaf for the Prince and Princess competition, Heena Kausar for Indian Patriotic Dance, Fauzia Rahil for Arabic Dance, and Fauzia Shah for the dua segment.
The success of the gathering was made possible by the dedicated efforts of the organizing committee, which included Altaf M.S., Ajmal Mohammad, Altaf Khalife, Mohammad Samiullah, Suhail Kudroli, Asif Mohammad Hussain, Sameer Sharif, Nayeem Khan, Abdul Ahed, and Faizan Khateeb. Among the women organizers, Parveen Assadi, Sahara Asif, and Reena Altaf played a crucial role.
The Sahebaan UAE family gathering turned out to be a memorable occasion that not only celebrated the accomplishments of community members but also strengthened bonds within the Sahebaan fraternity. The evening concluded on a high note, with attendees cherishing the camaraderie and shared pride in their heritage.
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Bomb threats to Delhi Secretariat, Assembly, Red Fort and two schools declared hoax
New Delhi (PTI): Multiple institutions, including the Delhi Secretariat, Delhi Assembly, Red Fort and two schools in the national capital, received bomb threats via email on Monday, which were later declared hoax, officials said.
An official of the Delhi Fire Services confirmed that Delhi Secretariat, Delhi Army Public School in Dhaula Kuan and Air Force Bal Bharti School on Lodhi Road received bomb threats.
The threat emails were also received on the official ID of the Delhi Assembly and its Speaker at 8 am, reportedly from the Khalistan National Army, sources said.
Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta asked the Delhi Police for immediate appropriate action on the bomb threat received on his personal email id.
"The Speaker, Delhi Legislative Assembly has desired that immediate necessary appropriate action be taken in the matter and an investigation be carried out to trace the source of these emails keeping in view the serious warnings about the bomb blast threats to Delhi Legislative Assembly Secretariat and Speaker in person," the Speaker office in a letter to Delhi Police Commissioner said.
The threatening emails mention “Delhi banega Khalistan” (Delhi will become Khalistan) and read that there will be blasts in Delhi Army School, Red Fort and Metros in the next three days.
The emails claimed a blast at the Delhi Army school at 1.11 pm, Vidhan Sabha at 3.11 pm and Red Fort at 9.11 am today, they said.
After receiving the threatening emails, the administrations of both schools informed authorities in the morning, a senior police officer said.
As a precautionary measure, the premises were evacuated, and thorough search operations were carried out, the officer said.
"After nothing suspicious was found, it was declared a hoax," the officer added.
An Aam Aadmi Party leader and former MLA, Dilip K Pandey, in a post on X said, "Today, I received a bomb threat on my personal email ID, and since the matter was related to public safety, I have immediately forwarded the email to Delhi Police."
Upon receiving the information, teams from the Delhi Police, the bomb disposal squad, dog squad and Delhi Fire Services rushed to the spots and cordoned off the areas around the schools and other locations.
"We are verifying the source of the emails and further investigation is underway," the officer added.
The cyber cell has been roped in to trace the origin of the emails and identify the sender. Search operations are continuing.
