Sharjah: Mayura Award to be Conferred on Dr B K Yusuf
Daijiworld Media Network—Sharjah (CN)
Sharjah, Dec 16: Dr B K Yusuf, philanthropist, and president, Beary Cultural Forum, Dubai, has been chosen for the prestigious Mayura Award instituted by the Karnataka Sangha, Sharjah.
Prabhakar Ambalthere, president, Karnataka Sangha, Sharjah, while conveying the news to daijiworld.com said that Dr Yusuf had been selected for his meritorious service to his community and to Kannadigas spread around the whole of the UAE.
The award will be conferred on him on Friday December 19, at the Kohinoor Hall of the Asia Palace Hotel, Sharjah, during the sixth anniversary of the Karnataka Sangha, Sharjah. The programme will start at 10.00 am.
Kannada cultural events like dance, songs, and other entertainment, will also be part of the function on Friday. J Krishna Palemar, Karnataka state minister of fisheries and ports, will preside over the programme. Many other prominent community leaders from around the UAE are expected to grace the event