WMO Middle East Chapter Fellowship Dinner: Uniting for Education, Empowerment, and a Brighter Future
The WMO Middle East Chapter hosted its much-anticipated Fellowship Dinner on February 20th at the Park Regis Hotel in Business Bay, Dubai. The evening was a celebration of unity, progress, and shared vision for the Memon community.
The event began on a spiritual note with a recitation from the Holy Quran, setting a reflective and inspiring tone for the evening.
Mr. Salman Iqbal, President of WMO, took the stage to deliver a powerful keynote address. He underscored the transformative power of education and the Rozgar Scheme, urging the community to prioritize these initiatives. “Education and employment are the cornerstones of sustainable growth,” he emphasized, “and by investing in these areas, we can achieve far-reaching, impactful results for our community.”
Mr. Kamran Ghani, Regional President of the WMO Middle East Chapter, warmly welcomed distinguished guests from across the globe. Among the esteemed attendees were Mr. Shabbir Haroon, President of the All Pakistan Memon Federation; Mr. Aijaz Saya, Honorary Chairman of the Memon Health & Education Foundation; Mr. Ashraf Machiara, Regional President of the WMO Pakistan Chapter; and Dr. Haseen Aghadi, Regional President of the WMO North India Chapter. Their presence added a global perspective to the evening’s discussions.
The WMO Pakistan Chapter took the spotlight as Mr. Ashraf Machiara, Regional President; Mr. Arsalan Nara, Regional Secretary; and Mr. Musaab Vindhani, Regional Treasurer, presented their progress report. They shared inspiring stories of their collaborative efforts with the All Pakistan Memon Federation (APMF) in advancing education and welfare initiatives. Their work, they explained, is not just about providing resources but about creating opportunities that transform lives.
From the WMO North India Chapter, Dr. Haseen Aghadi, Regional President; Mr. Sharif Memon, Regional Secretary; and Mr. Ehsan Gadawala, former Regional President, along with their team, shed light on the challenges faced by the Memon community in India. They called for urgent support in areas such as education, healthcare, and economic empowerment, stressing that collective action is essential to overcoming these hurdles.
The Middle East Chapter’s leadership, including Mr. Kamran Ghani, Regional President; Mr. Afzal Allah Rakha, Regional Secretary; Mr. Gulam M. Iqbal, Regional Treasurer; and Mrs. Zeenat Yaseen Merchant, GLW Regional Chair, passionately discussed the Rozgar Scheme. They highlighted its potential to uplift families by enabling them to achieve self-sufficiency with minimal investment. “Empowering one family,” they noted, “creates a ripple effect that benefits the entire community.”
The evening drew to a close with closing remarks and a Dua by Mr. Iqbal Dawood, leaving attendees with a sense of hope and renewed commitment to the community’s shared goals.
The night culminated in a delightful dinner hosted by the WMO Middle East Chapter Office Bearers, providing the perfect opportunity for networking, camaraderie, and celebration of the evening’s successes. It was a night to remember, filled with inspiration, collaboration, and a shared vision for a brighter future.
