Osmania University Alumni Association Riyadh formed
Osmania University Alumni Association Riyadh formed
November 10, 2016 | 12:00 AM
Osmania University Alumni Association Riyadh formed
November 10, 2016 | 12:00 AM
Last Updated: November 10, 2016 | 12:00 AM
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RIYADH — Osmania University alumni in and around Riyadh is all set to play an active role in preserving and strengthening the rich and vibrant culture of the university, which is about to enter its centenary year. Accordingly, the OU alumni joined hands to form a new organization Osmania University Alumni Association Riyadh (OUAAR).
The newly formed organization plans to offer education, communication, growth and development opportunities to its alumni and their children. The objectives of the non-profitable, non-political and non-religious association will be to promote and preserve cultural heritage of the university and to assist the alumni in matters related to education and culture. Its aim is to serve their fellow countrymen in general and Osmanians in particular. OUAAR will try to get affiliation from Osmania University and it will try to bring the organization in sync with worldwide alumni associations of the alumni of Osmania University.
At a press conference held in Riyadh, Chief Patron Abdur Rahman Saleem introduced the office bearers, executive members and permanent invitees of the newly formed OUAAR. He said the organization would have an ad hoc body for the first year from Oct 2016 to Sept 2017. During this period new members will be enrolled. Next year elections will be held democratically to elect the new body.
Senior NRI and long-time resident of Riyadh Mohammed Quaiser has been elected as the President. The three vice presidents Mohammed Mubeen, Venu Madhav and Mohammed Abdul Rasool were designated the portfolios of administration, social & cultural affairs and public relations respectively.
Mohammed Shahbaz Farooqui has been elected as general secretary. S. N. Masood has been elected as joint secretary for Education while Dr. G Laxman Rao is another joint secretary. Taqiuddin Mir will be the treasurer. The executive members include Sultan Mazharuddin, Mohammed Kaleem, Sohail Siddiqui, Syed Ateeq Ahmed and Mohammed N Akram.
Abdul Hameed, Cardiologist Dr. Laxmi Narayana and journalist K. N. Wasif have been elected as advisors. They will be the permanent invitees to the Executive Committee meetings.
President Mohammed Quaiser thanked the office bearers for assigning him an important post. He assured them that he would bring his long experience to bear in performing his duties. As he was assigned this position for one year, he said, he would have limited time to prove his mettle. He said he would leave no stone unturned to make OUAAR one of best organizations.
Vice President Administration, Mohammed Mubeen said the necessity of Osmania University Alumni Association was felt in Riyadh for a long time. Several long deliberations and brainstorming sessions were held and finally it was decided to form an organization. He disclosed that they have set a target for membership. Once that is achieved members will democratically elect the new body.
Vice President for Social and Cultural affairs Venu Madhav stressed on the necessity to teach Telugu language to our children as they face many difficulties when families relocate to India. Chief Patron Abdur Rahman Saleem disclosed that Venu has an excellent Telugu learning program and OUAAR will surely consider this. Joint Secretary Education S. N. Masood welcomed this suggestion and assured to provide logistic support for education at the premises of his school.
Vice President Public Relations Mohammed Abdul Rasool assured efforts for the betterment of the alumni of Osmania University. He said in addition to career guidance and distance education other problems will also be addressed.
Answering a question, Quaiser said OUAAR would play its role in the centenary celebrations of the university. Educational seminars and workshops will be held. He also said that the Foundation Day of the university would also be held annually. Replying to another question, Vice President Mubeen said that the fee for membership would be decided as per the policy of the university. He also said the directory of university alumni in Riyadh will be published in future.
Chief Patron AAbdur Rahman Saleem handed over the appointment letters to the newly elected office bearers. General Secretary Mohammed Shahbaz Farooqui delivered vote of thanks.
At a press conference held in Riyadh, Chief Patron Abdur Rahman Saleem introduced the office bearers, executive members and permanent invitees of the newly formed OUAAR. He said the organization would have an ad hoc body for the first year from Oct 2016 to Sept 2017. During this period new members will be enrolled. Next year elections will be held democratically to elect the new body.
Senior NRI and long-time resident of Riyadh Mohammed Quaiser has been elected as the President. The three vice presidents Mohammed Mubeen, Venu Madhav and Mohammed Abdul Rasool were designated the portfolios of administration, social & cultural affairs and public relations respectively.
Mohammed Shahbaz Farooqui has been elected as general secretary. S. N. Masood has been elected as joint secretary for Education while Dr. G Laxman Rao is another joint secretary. Taqiuddin Mir will be the treasurer. The executive members include Sultan Mazharuddin, Mohammed Kaleem, Sohail Siddiqui, Syed Ateeq Ahmed and Mohammed N Akram.
Abdul Hameed, Cardiologist Dr. Laxmi Narayana and journalist K. N. Wasif have been elected as advisors. They will be the permanent invitees to the Executive Committee meetings.
President Mohammed Quaiser thanked the office bearers for assigning him an important post. He assured them that he would bring his long experience to bear in performing his duties. As he was assigned this position for one year, he said, he would have limited time to prove his mettle. He said he would leave no stone unturned to make OUAAR one of best organizations.
Vice President Administration, Mohammed Mubeen said the necessity of Osmania University Alumni Association was felt in Riyadh for a long time. Several long deliberations and brainstorming sessions were held and finally it was decided to form an organization. He disclosed that they have set a target for membership. Once that is achieved members will democratically elect the new body.
Vice President for Social and Cultural affairs Venu Madhav stressed on the necessity to teach Telugu language to our children as they face many difficulties when families relocate to India. Chief Patron Abdur Rahman Saleem disclosed that Venu has an excellent Telugu learning program and OUAAR will surely consider this. Joint Secretary Education S. N. Masood welcomed this suggestion and assured to provide logistic support for education at the premises of his school.
Vice President Public Relations Mohammed Abdul Rasool assured efforts for the betterment of the alumni of Osmania University. He said in addition to career guidance and distance education other problems will also be addressed.
Answering a question, Quaiser said OUAAR would play its role in the centenary celebrations of the university. Educational seminars and workshops will be held. He also said that the Foundation Day of the university would also be held annually. Replying to another question, Vice President Mubeen said that the fee for membership would be decided as per the policy of the university. He also said the directory of university alumni in Riyadh will be published in future.
Chief Patron AAbdur Rahman Saleem handed over the appointment letters to the newly elected office bearers. General Secretary Mohammed Shahbaz Farooqui delivered vote of thanks.
