Women leading in multiple fields, including medicine, technology: Asma Mohammed Asaf
►Bearys Chamber of Commerce and Industry organises women entrepreneurs' meet
Mangaluru: Beary Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) as part of ‘Beary Mela 2023’ organized a women entrepreneurs’ meet at Town Hall on Saturday.
Asma Mohammed Asaf, administrator at Thagwa Academy of Islam; Dr. Mariam Anjum Ifthikar, gynecological oncologist and robotic surgeon; Jameela Ruhi, co-founder of Kunafa World; Shahida, founder of Hamd Foods and freelance journalist; Ruba Fathima of the Aligarh Muslim University, spoke at the event.
Asma Mohammed Asaf, who inaugurated the meet, said, “The rise of entrepreneurs in India has shown that women are capable of matching their male counterparts in business,” and added that the Beary community of coastal Karnataka is surging ahead in all fields, including business, education, medicine and technology.
“I am delighted that the business fest had brought together people of all communities, socially strengthening them,” she said.
Speaking on healthcare awareness, Dr. Mariam Anjum Ifthikar explained briefly the symptoms of different types of cancer and urged women to take care of themselves and to visit a doctor when they see any symptom in them.
“Bring in a difference in your life by working to build your own identity as an individual in society,” she told the women, reminding them to get their health checked once in a while in order to stay healthy.
Jameela Ruhi spoke on how to undertake business globally. “For a business to be recognized globally, it is important to lay a strong foundation and then put efforts at building the business,” she explained.
She advised the women to follow their passions, to be confident in their own products and to surge ahead, but with patience.
Speaking on discovering business opportunities and the media field, Shahida said, “There are many opportunities available and the young minds should grab them with positive outlook and with patience.”
Ruba Fathima spoke on balancing family life and work. She advised the women in the audience to set priorities and plan their days. “It is important to give time to our families. No one will regret the lack of time to spend in office, so differentiate between work and family time,” she said.
More than 450 women participated in this convention. Zakia convened the event.
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Mangaluru–Muscat direct flight to resume from March 1: MP Brijesh Chowta
Mangaluru: The long-pending demand of passengers from Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and neighbouring Kerala, as well as Non-Resident Indians, has finally been addressed, with direct flight services between Mangaluru and Muscat set to resume from March 1, said MP Brijesh Chowta.
In a statement, he said a large number of people from the coastal region travel to Muscat for employment and business purposes, and there had been strong demand to restart the direct service. He said he had written to the Union Ministry of Civil Aviation requesting the resumption of the flight. Following this, Air India Express will operate the service.
As per the current schedule, the flight will operate twice a week, on Sundays and Tuesdays. The direct service is expected to reduce travel time and provide major relief to NRIs by enabling them to travel directly to their hometown.
The sudden suspension of the Mangaluru–Muscat direct flight had caused serious inconvenience to thousands of passengers from the coastal belt settled in Muscat. Those travelling to Mangaluru were forced to take connecting routes via Delhi, Mumbai or Kannur.
