RIYADH — Indian community members recently gathered to condole the demise of Afzal Jalaluddin Sanai, a prominent ex-NRI businessman and managing director of Arabian Farms, who died in Hyderabad last week.



Sanai came to Riyadh in 1977 and spent 35 years contributing greatly to the Indian community. He served as the chairman of the International Indian School Riyadh (IISR) and was president of the Indian Forum.



Many members of the Indian community paid their respects to Sanai, recalling his activism and positive contributions.



Nadeem Tarin, a philanthropist and NRI businessman, said: “Sanai was popular and considered esteemed among Indian expatriates. He would be remembered by many.”



K. N. Wasif, a senior journalist from Hyderabad living in Riyadh, said: “Sanai was a ray of hope for many Indians and while in the Saudi capital, he was a great support and indeed a helping hand to the community. He will be greatly missed.”



Tarique Masood, former president AMUOBA in Riyadh, said: “Sanai would be remembered for his philanthropic and social activities.”



Salem Zubadi also paid rich tribute to him.



Mir Firasat Ali Khusro recited a poem “Main Kaisy Al Wedaa Kahoon.”



MAR Saleem presented a PowerPoint presentation on various activities of late Sanai.



Abdulaziz Shamim Khan conducted the proceedings.



The meeting was organized jointly by A.A.Shamim Khan, MAR Saleem, Aliuddin, Hameed. — SG