By: Syed Zia ur Rahman, YaHind.Com
Riyadh, December 16, 2025: The Bazme Urdu Toastmasters Club Riyadh organized a special felicitation ceremony to honor Dr. Javed Kamal, a prominent figure in Hyderabad’s social and literary circles and President of Anjuman-e-Rekhta Goyan. Dr. Kamal, who is currently in Saudi Arabia on a private visit, was warmly welcomed by the club members.
The event, presided over by Mohammad Saifuddin, commenced with a heartfelt welcome address by Syed Abdul Hamid. In his opening remarks, President Saifuddin outlined the objectives and goals of the Toastmasters Club, while also providing insights into the ongoing activities of the Bazme Urdu Toastmasters Club in Riyadh.
K. N. Wasif introduced the guest of honor, Dr. Javed Kamal, Editor of Rekhta Nama, in an engaging and lively manner, setting the tone for the evening.
In his address, Dr. Kamal expressed immense delight at the club’s unique contributions to the Urdu language through personality development initiatives. He noted his pleasure in learning that the club has been providing long-term training in public speaking to Urdu speakers, fostering self-confidence and personal growth among participants.
Several other club members also shared their thoughts during the session, including Mohammad Mubin, Naseer Khurshid, Abdul Ghaffar, Syed Atiq Ahmad, Mohammad Farooquddin, Nasir Siddiqui, and Athar Mohiuddin.
In a ceremonial highlight, Dr. Kamal was draped with a traditional shawl by Syed N Masood, a founding member of the Bazme Urdu Toastmasters Club Riyadh and a well-known Indian businessman in Saudi Arabia. True to the club’s traditions, the meeting concluded with closing remarks from President Mohammad Saifuddin.
It is worth noting that Toastmasters International is a global organization dedicated to personal and professional development through public speaking and leadership training. Recently marking its centennial in 2024, the organization is headquartered in the United States and boasts chapters in nearly every country worldwide. Beyond English, these clubs operate in regional languages, including numerous ones in Saudi Arabia, such as Urdu and other Indian languages, numbering in the hundreds alongside English and Arabic variants. The event underscored the vibrant role of Urdu-speaking communities in the Gulf region, blending cultural preservation with skill-building for the diaspora.
Source: K. N. Wasif
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