DOHA: The Indian Nawayath Community, Qatar (INCQ), organised ‘INCQ Milap’ on Thursday, October 22, marking the first phase of its annual sports and cultural programme, INCQ Fiesta 3.0. The get-together was held at a resort on the outskirts of Doha, where the community announced its cricket league and confirmed that the first match would be played on November 12.
The programme began with a recitation of the Holy Quran by Hafiz Muhammad, son of Abdul Rub Ismailji (Keppa), followed by a Naat recitation by Noor Arafath Mohtesham. In his welcome address, INCQ General Secretary Razeen Ruknuddin welcomed community members and guests from Manki and Murdeshwar.
He urged members to participate actively not only in sports and recreational activities but also in constructive initiatives related to education, social welfare and medical assistance. He emphasised that active participation by members was essential to strengthening unity and promoting the community’s collective development.
The programme also highlighted the objective of bringing together young people from Bhatkal, Murdeshwar and Manki living in Qatar on a common platform and fostering greater interaction and coordination among them. Members were informed that the second phase of INCQ Fiesta 3.0 would begin on November 12, featuring an IPL-style cricket league alongside cultural activities. The concluding programme is scheduled for November 27, with a full day of activities for community members.
INCQ President Abdul Rub Ismailji (Keppa), in his presidential address, spoke about the rich cultural heritage of Bhatkal and highlighted the purpose and benefits of maintaining the Jamaat system among community members living abroad.
A major highlight of the event was the player auction for the INCQ Cricket League (ICL), an IPL-themed tournament. A total of 76 players were auctioned for five teams. The trophies for the league were also unveiled during the programme.
The five teams and their owners are The B Team Rulers, owned by Razeen Ruknuddin; East World 11, owned by Ammar Gawai; HES Strikers, owned by Eibad Shoupa; ANZ Strikers, owned by Hammad Kola; and EZIN Super Kings, owned by Rayees Shaikh.
Community members and guests attended the get-together, which also featured a lavish dinner and mini sports competitions, including tug of war and ‘Pick the Cone’. Gifts were distributed among the winners.
Event convener Syed Rabee S.M. thanked all those who attended the programme and the members of the INCQ Event Management Committee for their contributions towards its successful conduct.