Doha: ICBF insurance applications collected by various units of Indian socio-cultural organization Qatar Indian Social Forum, were handed over to Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF) President Vinod Nair on Tuesday May 17, 2022 at Integrated Indian Cultural Centre (IICC) under the leadership of Ayyub Ullal.
Welcoming the gathering, Mohammed Usman, General Secretary, Social forum, said that the forum is campaigning to get maximum members enrolled among the Indian diaspora and will continue to support the initiative. Salam Kunnamal, Vice President, Social Forum, briefed about ICBF Beema Life Insurance Scheme, exclusively crafted for Indian nationals having valid Qatar Resident Permit, and provides a coverage of QR 100,000, with a low-cost premium QR 125 for two years term. Scheme also covers permanent or partial disability up to the maximum covered amount depends on the severity of the disability.
At the event, Social Forum felicitated Dr Fathima Raeesa, for being awarded “Prapulla S Hegde Memorial Endowment” Gold Medal – with her outstanding performance as Best Post Graduate Student in M.D. Radiodiagnosis, from KMC Mangalore, for the year 2021 from Manipal Academy of Higher Education.
ICBF president Vinod Nair, thanked Social Forum for its unwavering support for the Insurance project and congratulated Dr. Fathima Raeesa for her achievement. ICC Vice president Subramanya Hebbagelu, handed over the Momento from Social forum as token of appreciation.
Sophia Bukhari from Qatar University, Dr Syed Jaffery, President, Alumni AMU, Representatives from Karnataka associations like, KMCA, SKMWA, Highland Islamic Forum, Hidaya Foundation, Family Friend Circle were present at the function.
Health awareness session on “sleep disorder” was presented by Dr Safwan Ahmad, Consultant Neurologist and Associate Professor of Neurology, Father Muller Medical College & Hospital, Mangalore.