The Consulate General of India has renewed its appeal to all community members and organizations to register with the diplomatic mission. “Data provided by individuals and welfare organizations of our expatriate community will help us to reach help to the needy in times of emergency,” P.K. Jain, labor consul at the Consulate General of India, said while speaking as the chief guest at India’s Independence Day meeting organized by Indian Cultural Society and Bazm-e-Osmania in Jeddah recently.

Faiz Al-Abideen, board member of Yanbu Chamber of Commerce and Industry, speaking as the guest of honor, spoke about the strong bonds between Saudi Arabia and India and recalled the contributions made by the Indian community in the Kingdom’s development, especially over the last 60 years. He also appreciated community services of Indian organizations and had a word of praise for Arif Quraishi, president of ICSJ and Bazm-e-Osmania, the organizations that have been celebrating India’s Independence and Republic day over the last 37 years.

In the cultural program that followed, playback singer Saurin Bhatt rendered a number of Bollywood hits. Local singers who participated in the event included Saleh Siddique, Saifuddin, Asif, Maher Siddique, Rehana Salim and Amjad. Syed Fazl ul Haq conducted the proceedings.