KSQ & ICC Celebrate Engineers’ Day 2025 with Talent, Tribute, and Tradition on 15 September 2025, Ashoka Hall – ICC, Doha, Qatar

• Occasion: 164th birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Sir M. Visvesvaraya

• Organizers: Karnataka Sangha Qatar (KSQ) in collaboration with the Indian Cultural Centre (ICC)

• Chief Guest: Mr. Sandeep Kumar, Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of India

• Guest of Honor: Mr. Ahmed Jassim Al Jolo, President, Global Federation of Engineers

🌟 Highlights of the Program

• Welcome & Tributes: KSQ President Mr. Ravi Shetty paid tribute to Sir M. Visvesvaraya with a Sanskrit shloka.

• Technical Sessions:

  • Mr. Palani Gopalan (LnT Qatar) – Global warming & engineering solutions

  • Mr. Kishore V (Technip Energies) – Subsea Umbilical & Cables in Qatar offshore facilities

• Guest Remarks:

  • ICC President Mr. Manikantan AP praised engineers’ role in community building

  • Chief Guest Mr. Sandeep Kumar lauded the legacy of Sir M. Visvesvaraya

  • Guest of Honor Mr. Al Jolo recognized Indian engineers’ contributions in Qatar

• Awards & Felicitations:

  • “Abhiyantarashree” Award to Mr. Anil Bhasagi for engineering excellence & Kannada cultural contributions

  • Felicitation of KSQ medical professionals – Dr. Ranjan M Mathias, Dr. Ramya Girish, Dr. Girish Balaraju, Dr. Mohammed Mustafa, Mrs. Mamatha Bharti, and Mrs. Prema Naveena

• Cultural & Community Touch:

  • Unveiling of Karnataka Rajyotsava Silver Jubilee Grand Finale flyer

  • Performances by KSQ engineers (music & poetry) and welcome dance by Shrishti Chandhirahasa

👥 Dignitaries in Attendance

• Mr. Prashanth Gupta & Dr. Shailendra Nigam (IIM Nagpur)

• Mr. Nilanshu Dey (Former ICBF & ISC President)

• Community leaders: KSQ Advisors, presidents of MCC, SKMWA, Bunts Qatar, Tulukoota, Billawas, MCA, and professionals from leading institutions

🎤 Closing

• Anchored by Mr. Kumar Swamy (KSQ General Secretary)

• Vote of thanks by Mrs. Bhavana Naveen (Joint Cultural Secretary)

• The event blended technical knowledge, recognition, and cultural pride, making it a memorable celebration.