RIYADH, 12 December 2006 — Saudi Arabia is the only place in the world where people of different nationalities live in unity and work for a common goal, observed world-renowned Sri Lankan radio and TV host B.H. Abdul Hameed at a mega cultural evening here Friday.
Abdul Hameed, accompanied by the popular Indian Tamil cricket commentator, Abdul Jabbar, enthralled the audience by staging a audio play. He also conducted a singing competition .
More than 2,000 Indian and Sri Lankan expatriates were present at the Indian International School (Girls Section) to witness the colorful event organized by the Tamil Fine Arts Recreation Group (TFARG).
Indian Ambassador M.O.H.Farook, Sri Lankan Ambassador A.M.J. Sadiq and community leaders were also present. TFARG President Ahmed Imtiaz delivered the welcome address.
Abdul Cader, chairman of the Lucky Group of Companies was the chief sponsor of the event.
Responding to a request made by one of the speakers, Ambassador Farook said he will take up the matter of establishing a separate ministry for non-resident Tamils with the concerned authorities provided he gets a written representation from the community.
Ambassador Sadiq said Tamil has been a bridge of communication and understanding between the Tamil-speaking people of the two countries.
