Social Activities
Qatar Indian Islahi Centre holds social functions and events. The participation of people from all walks of life regardless of communities was a main feature of Eid social meets and Iftar parties being conducted by QIIC in the past. Qatar Malayali Conferences are one of the biggest gatherings of Keralites in the Middle East, and Qatar Indian Islahi Centre has organized four such conferences in the past. Prominent personalities like Qatar’s Second Deputy Premier and Minister of Energy and Industry, HE Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah, HE Sheikha Ahmed Al Mahmoud,Minister for Education, State of Qatar, Chief Minister of Kerala Mr. Oommen Chandy, Minister for Expatriate Affairs, Govt. of India, Mr. Vayalar Ravi, Former Minister for Education, Govt. of Kerala Mr. Nalakath Sooppy, Ambassadors of Govt. of India to the State of Qatar and other Indian Embassy officials, Dr. Sukumar Azhikode and Dr. M. Leelavathy attended Qatar Malayali Conferences in the past.
Free medical camps and medical awareness programmes are also conducted by QIIC.
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