Pakistan projected on Jeddah’s social landscape by Memon family, when a social Icon of Love and affection Dr. Mansour Memon along with his brotherly companion Rafiq Memon (a leading Rice Exporter and businessman) and his wife Dr. Mumtaz Rafiq put a red carpet welcome to recently arrived Consul General of Pakistan, Khalid Majid and his family recently.
It was indeed a well-attended and well represented event with unprecedented participation from the diplomatic community. Almost 25 plus international missions were represented at various diplomatic levels, such as US, Malaysia, China, Singapore, Turkey, Oman, Palestine, Greece, Germany, Maldives, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Somalia, South Africa, Ghana, Ethiopia and permanent representatives of various countries at OIC attended.
Pakistan diplomats in attendance, and the newly appointed Pakistan Permanent Representative (PR) Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh.
A senior Pakistani diplomat commented, “We are a proud nation to have a patriotic sons of soil like you for portraying country’s positive image in international community. He added, “You are a bag of wonderful surprises”
The graceful reception showcased Pakistan ‘s cultural traditions in celebrating Sindhi Ajrak day. The guests were presented with Ajrak and Shawls of Thar.
The event was orchestrated and decently conducted by all-time stage maestro Dr. Mansour Memon. Dr. Memon held the proceedings with Poetic diction from English and Urdu and keep the audience engaged and mesmerized.
Sona Rafiq Memon welcomed the distinguished guest and presented flower to the wife of Guest of Honor, Mrs. Khalid Majed. Dr. Mumtaz Rafiq presented the cultural treasure of Thar-SHAWL to Mrs. Khalid Majid. Dr. Mansour and Rafiq Memon had the privilege of decorating Ajrak on Khalid Majid. Dr. Memon nicely yet convincingly narrated the fact that Pakistan is a peace loving country and maintain its brotherly relations all around. The country guides its national to spread the message of unity, friendship, tolerance and social positive networking and hence this august gathering is a reality check of this notion.
The Council General remarked that he is speechless with the extraordinary love and affection shown by MEMONS and it feels like a marriage ceremony of highest standards. Thank you for an absolutely delightful evening with such an elite crowd, great ambience, super food selection and of course the outstanding welcome. Actually it did not appear as if it was anything less than a diplomatic function.
CG further commented, “A most memorable evening indeed”. He paid a rich tribute to the father of Dr. Memon – Mr.GM MEMON (BABA SAEEN) a star of his time in bureaucracy.
Baba i Riyadh Qazi Ishaq Memon specially flown in from Riyadh and remarked performance and declamation is impressing. Thank you for kind invitation, it is an honor for me being involved such a distinguished community.
Ch. Basheer a renowned Businessman and Chairman of Arayin Community came all the way from Riyadh to grace the occasion and praised the unparalleled arrangements
Ambassador Saleh _Permanent Representative of Turkey at OIC spoke eloquently on behalf of Diplomatic Community. Ambassador observed that this is a unique initiative of Individuals for promoting Country’s image and paid rich tribute to Rafiq Memon & Dr. Mansour Memon – known for such leading creativity and ingenuity
Other diplomats and distinguished guests in general commented,” Lovely evening and a very impressive welcome reception.”
The event is heralded by a super delicious WELCOME cake cutting by Council General Khalid Majid, His wife and Hosts MEMONS FAMILY, Baba Saeen GM Memon, Excellences’ and distinguished guests.
The reception is enriched with delicious international cuisine of Sheraton Hotel Dr. Memon gracefully paid rich gratitude to The Custodian of Two Holy Mosques King Salman Bin Abdulaziz and the Crown Prince and the entire Government for permitting to engage in such events and prayed for their health and closed with the slogan of long live Pakistan-Saudi relations
The iconic Dr. Memon concluded the ceremony with sincere thanks to all presented and remarked with the thought of the day, have Faith, attitude, and living a life of success
