Indians in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Indo-Saudi Economic & Commercial Relation
Chairman's message
It gives me immense pleasure to welcome you all to India Day 2010. INDIA DAY is organized by a group of people from different corners of India, joined hands together and formed an Indian Association, Dammam in the eastern province of Saudi Arabia. I am proud to chair the meetings attended by such dedicated and dynamic organizing committee members.
Kind Regards,
Mirza Zaheer Baig. Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
Convener's Say
I congratulate the Indian Community to step forward for this India Day 2010 mega event. On behalf of organizing committee, I appeal to all NRIs, Socio-Cultural-literary-religious organizations, influential individuals, academicians, businessmen and leaders to come forward and join hands to strengthen the bonds and actively participate in INDIA Day 2010 the Indian Cultural and Traditional Festival.
Thanks
Fazal, TPM, Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia
India Day Celebrations:
INDIA DAY 2010 is organized by King Fahd Amusement Park, Dammam in cooperation with INDIAN ASSOCIATION, Dammam in the eastern province of Saudi Arabia. The associationis a socially progressive organization, viewing the Indian community as a whole, focusing on many issues.Indian Associationis a secular, non-profit, non-commercial and a non-political organization. Anorganizing committee is formedwith Sub Committees, to perform different task for this mega event.
Indian Association'svision is to form a unified platform and to pioneer in enriching relations and believe in ethnic values will create a living beyond imagination.
The unique thought and plan to enhance cultural relations within the communities of India residing in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and to strengthen linkages on International level intrigued the idea to organize INDIA DAY.
The objectiveto celebrateINDIA DAY, is to project the Indian Culture and Tradition of different states of India. Individual states are been given free hand to install their own pavilion at the amusement park, so they can highlight their own state values and the history of it. And an unique opportunity for children to interactwith each otherfromvarious states in an open atmosphereand aslo can enjoy the free rides in the amusement park.Another purpose is to bring all the scattered Indian community under one roof to understand each other in different aspects and work together for Social and WelfareAdvancement of Indian community residing in the kingdom. And to enhance Indo-SaudiBusiness relations, encourage Indian Businessmen towiden the commercial activitiesand support fellow memberstodevelop business.
Ithas its importance and plays a major role and paves way for the cohesion, consolidation and dissemination of intellectual thought within and around the Indian community which will go a long way in the projection of Indian Culture, Intellectual & Professional Skills. focusing on the following issues listed as under: The association has the great objectives ahead of doing social and humanitarian activities for the people working, including finding solutions to the problems being faced by the people in Saudi Arabia.
The Indian Assoication is focusing on the following issues listed as under:
- Toenhance Indo-SaudiBusiness relations, encourage Indian Business man towiden the commercial activitiesand support fellow memberstodevelop business.
- Focusing on Educational needs of children, and Professional Development of the members.
- Presenting Programs of Academic, Intellectual and socially relevant in nature and of general interest to members.
- Networking with other Indian Organizations to work in a wider spectrum, availing benefits of rights with the support ofthe Indian Embassy and also developing strong bonding with Saudi society by making a positiveapproach and relevant contribution.
The organizing committee makes an appeal to all NRIs working in Saudi Arabiaincluding influential individuals, businessmen, community leaders and academeciansto come forward and join hands to strengthen the bonds and activelyparticipate inINDIA Day 2010 The Indian Cultural and Traditional Festival
Thanks to the Saudi Arabian government for hosting 1.8 million Indian expatriates in the kingdom and providing facilities to 140,000 Indian Haj pilgrims every year.
Schedule of INDIA DAY 2010
10:00 AM. to 11:00 PM.: Park will be opened for the community
Its fun time for kids as well adults with more than 40 rides
Zoo: Entry free
06:00 PM. to 08:30 PM.: (India Day Function)
* Inauguration by the Chairman and the Convener
* Honoring the Chief Guest, followed by Speech
* Introduction of VIPs from different states
* Cultural events by Indian Artists
* Vote of Thanks
Indianization on India Day2010:
State Pavilions:
Individual states are been given free hand to install their state pavilion at the amusement park, so they can highlight their own state values and the history of it and project their Culture and Traditions. They can also run their own cultural events.
Schools run by Indians:
All private Indian run Schools are allowed to canvass their well established schools and their set up.
Food Court:
A special place is allocated for catering purpose to meet the food requirements for the visitors. Tents will be laid out in the FOOD COURT area. Caterers are welcome to join to sell their food and beverages.
Cultural Events:
Cultural and traditional events organized by state pavilions to develop relations within the states.
Media:
Seperateplace for mediais allocated.
The Park
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