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COMMUNITY NEWS
which challenges the dangerous chemical
therapy widely in practice today. The
talk was very interesting and valuable and
members took advantage of the presence of
doctors to clear their doubts about their own
health issues.
Post lunch, an Islamic Quiz was conducted
by Ruhi Latif and Saadiya Rafique
Noorani. It enhanced religious knowledge
and created awareness among the members
and younger generation present at the event
benefited the most. This interactive session
was well received by each present member.
With a spontaneous response from members
it was a pleasing experience for one and all.
Educating and entertaining all along, the
event concluded with a Bingo game involving
each one present there. The winners
were given lovely prizes and the mega prize
was a lucky dip. Encouraging punctuality
amongst the members to be on time for
future events, there was an early-bird prize
to the first three members who arrived early.
Six new members registered adding to the
growing membership list.
Hi-Tea at the “Fashion Verandah”on
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18th June, 2011
The Second Event was on the 18th of June
2011, when Shazia Mukaty (daughter of Mr.
Amin Chapal) invited all the WMO (ladies
Wing) in Dubai, to a Hi-Tea at her boutique
“Fashion Verandah”. Six well known
designer’s creations from Pakistan were
showcased at Shazia’s boutique on Sheikh
Zayed Road which included trendy collection
of Salwar Kurtas and Jallabiyas.
The WMO committee members and
volunteer’s helped Shazia to spread a
word around and sent invitations to all the
members by emails and calls which gave it a
personal touch.
In spite of the venue being far and in a
remote area, there was a good response
and members made it a point to attend the
exhibition. The collection was impressive
and was appreciated by the visitors. We
hope that Shazia’s boutique will cater to the
demands of the community and wish her all
the success in her new business venture.
Farewell to Ruhi Latif at the Hassan
Darvesh Villa in July 2011.
The 3rd and the concluding event of year
was a send-off party to the head of the volunteer
team - Ruhi Latif.
The WMO (Ladies Wing) Dubai gathered
together at the Hassan Darvesh Villa to honour
and thank Ruhi for her dedication and
the beautiful way in which she had piloted
the volunteer team. Under her leadership,
the volunteer team was able to have successful
events. Her patience and humbleness
made her lovable amongst members.
Ruhi was taken by surprise post lunch by
Sana Latif and Farah Anwar who put up a
talk-show with her which she handled brilliantly.
All present there had fun and enjoyed
the get together wishing her all the best for
her new mission of motherhood that she
was preparing to enter.
As a part of a charity drive, pretty-looking
charity boxes were sold at a nominal price.
The idea behind it was to encourage the
youngsters in the families, introducing the
value of saving a little every day and giving
to those less fortunate than us.
The event concluded with a vote of thanks
to Ruhi from the WMO (Ladies Wing) committee
members. Ruhi overwhelmed with
joy and happiness thanked each one present
there.
Sana Fayz and Farah Anwar were selected
by the volunteers to take over Ruhi’s place to
head the volunteer team, in her absence.
Members of the WMO (LADIES WING)
DUBAI have realised that there is a dire
need to appoint a marriage counselor. The
person taking the responsibility needs to be
well experienced, an elderly lady who has
the knowledge to deal and amicably settle
problems faced by married couples and their
families which end up into broken homes
and families. This is much needed in the
community as the divorce rate is rapidly rising
and needs to be addressed immediately.
The Ladies committee plans to launch
their online marriage bureau at the upcoming
WMO Annual General Meeting.
May Allah (subhan-wa-ta-Aala) give us
the strength to carry out the community
work in order to seek his blessings.
AAMEEN.
MEMON ALAM AUGUST 2011