‘Inner Purity' is equally important like personal hygiene and cleanliness of the surroundings to attain success in life, said Indian Ambassador Ahmad Javed. Javed, on his first visit to the Eastern Province after taking over as the new Indian envoy to the Kingdom, was given a rousing reception at the International Indian School. Dammam. In a colorful ceremony, the teaching and non-teaching faculty of the school, the principal and the head of the institution and chairman and members of the school managing committee jointly extended their warm courtesy and respects to the ambassador, who is also the school's patron, and his wife Shabnam Javed. In an inspiring address, the envoy demanded the teachers take initiative to guide and motivate the children to consider as career options "civil services" along with engineering and medicine. Such an initiative will certainly persuade them to be more service-oriented and devoted to their society and nation. Dr. Abdussalam, chairman of the school managing committee, welcomed the guests and the gathering. Principal and HOI Dr. E.K. Mohammed Shaffe presented an introductory report of the achievement of IIS Dammam. Irfan Iqbal Khan, member of the managing committee also spoke on the occasion. Earlier, the school Scouts and Guides presented a "guard of Honor' to the Indian envoy. Over 300 students from various sections of the school participated in the cultural event that sent the attendees in raptures. Members of the managing committee Rasheed Omer, Mohammed Waris, Dr. Syed Zainul Abidien. Irfan Iqbal Khan. Akhtar Hasnain, Dr. Francis Borgeo and cheirmen of previous committees — Abdulla Manjeri and Thirunavukkarassu — were present at the ceremony. Ms. Mahnaz Fareed, vice principal — academics, offered the vote of thanks. — SG
