Felicitation to Padmashri Dr. B. R. Shetty

H.E. Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister for Higher Education and Scientific Research, UAE

Felicitation ceremony at the National Theatre Abu Dhabi


Felicitation at the National Theatre Abu Dhabi

Padmashri. Dr. B. R. Shetty.

Cultural programmes by children.



Speech by H.E. Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister for Higher Education and Scientific Research, UAE

Felicitation ceremony.

Speech by Mr. Binay Shetty.

Speech by Padmashri. Dr. B. R. Shetty.

Speech by Padmashri. Dr. B. R. Shetty.

Dear all,

A felicitation ceremony was held yesterday, 4th April 2009 at the National Theatre Abu Dhabi in honour of Padmashri Dr. B. R. Shetty. The function was jointly organised by Presidents and Managing Committees of India Social & Cultural Centre, Abu Dhabi Malayalee Samajam, Kerala Social Centre, Indian Islamic Centre & Indian Ladies Association. Apart from the above large organisations, almost 100 other smaller clubs, forums and public groups joined together to congratulate Padmashri Dr. B R Shetty for getting the highest civilian award from the Indian Government.

The highight of the evening was the graceful presence of H.E. Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister for Higher Education and Scientific Research, UAE, who was present almost the entire function and also talked in length about the visionary in Dr. B. R. Shetty, his association with him, and the journey till now and forward.

Enjoy viewing few photos of the function and parts of the speech by H.E. Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Padmashri Dr. B. R. Shetty and his son Mr. Binay Shetty.

An icing on the cake was provided by children from various organisation by presenting cultural programmes of national interest.

Sincere regards,

Ramesh Menon

05 04 2009