RIYADH – Dr. Mohammed Aleem, third Secretary, Information and Labor, Embassy of India here said that many Indian expatriates still needs to correct their legal status in the Kingdom and many of them are seeking the help of embassy to correct their status. Officials are trying to solve these new cases visiting the embassy almost every day for rectification. He appealed the Indian expatriates to help the fellow countrymen by properly guiding them. Dr. Aleem who completed his tenure in Riyadh has been transferred to Qatar and will be leaving soon. Non-resident Indians Forum, Riyadh (NRIF) organized an Iftar in his honor at a local restaurant here. Aleem thanked the NRIF members for organizing the impressive farewell function. Dr. Hifzur Rahman, second secretary at the Embassy here, was the chief guest. The NRIF, formed recently, organized its first function inviting more than 150 Indians for Iftar. NRIF President Syed Akram Mohiuddin said in his welcome address that there are many issues which are not being dealt by other associations and we will try our best to sort out these issues pertaining fellow Indians. Akram appreciated Dr. Aleem for is relentless efforts and services for the Indian community in Saudi Arabia. Dr. Sayeed Mohiuddin, vice president education, highlighted the aims and objectives of the organization and said this organization will work in a true democratic way and the office bearers will be elected every year. Sayeed outlined the coming events of NRIF, which includes a cricket match between Riyadh and Jeddah, The Third Youm Al Watani Cup Cricket Tournament, and many other events. The event started by the recitation from the verses of Holy Qur'an by Hafiz Zakir Hussain. The following team has been elected: Syed Akram Mohiuddin – president; Syed Aftab Ali Nizami - vice president (cultural affairs); Dr. Sayeed Mohiuddin - vice president (education); Dr. Abdul Sattar Gayas - vice president (health and sports) and Abdus Subhan - vice president (administration), Javed Ali - general secretary; Abdul Majeed - joint secretary and Mohammed Kaleem – treasurer. Its core committee members include Dr. Anwar Khursheed, Ghulam Mohammed Jaweed, Mohammed Salahuddin, Shakeel Mah, Nooruddin Jahangeer, Mir Hussain Ali Khan and Taquiuddin Mir. Javed Ali, general secretary, conducted the proceedings and Taqiuddin Mir proposed vote of thanks.
