Doha: The Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF) will celebrate its biennial ICBF Day 2026 on Friday, November 13, with 19 individuals being honoured for their contributions across various fields. The celebrations will be held at DPS Modern Indian School, Al Wakra, from 5pm to 10pm, with Indian Ambassador to Qatar Dr. K. Srikar Reddy attending as the chief guest.

The event will bring together several distinguished guests, including ambassadors and embassy representatives from Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh and Afghanistan, along with officials from Qatar’s Ministry of Labour, the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Workers’ Support and Insurance Fund (WSIF).

A special highlight of the evening will be a live orchestral musical performance featuring renowned South Indian playback singers Ajay Warrier and Divya Ramachandran, adding to the cultural celebrations.

Established in 1984 under the guidance of the Indian Embassy, ICBF has been serving the Indian community in Qatar for more than four decades, focusing particularly on the welfare of economically and socially disadvantaged individuals. Its activities cover healthcare, social welfare, education, youth empowerment and employment assistance. The organisation also facilitates consular services at its office every Friday and on selected other days, while conducting special service camps in areas including Al Khor, Ras Laffan, Dukhan,Industrial Area, Mesaieed Mekaines.

Among its key welfare initiatives is the ‘ICBF Insurance scheme, which provides coverage of QAR 100,000 for two years at a nominal premium of QAR 125. Other services include jail visits, free medical camps, assistance in repatriating mortal remains, support for workers and domestic employees, and educational assistance. The organisation also coordinates with expatriate welfare bodies such as NORKA, NRTWB and APNRTS, as well as relevant government authorities.

Details of the celebrations were announced at a press conference held at ICBF’s Kanjani Hall. The press conference was attended by ICBF President Shanavas Bava, General Secretary Deepak Shetty, Secretary Jafar Thayyil, ‘Ashraya’ and Medical Camp Coordinator Mini Sibi, Insurance Coordinator Manibharthi, and Jail Visit and Domestic Workers Coordinator Neelambari Sushant.

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