JEDDAH: The Memon Welfare Society (MASA) held its 14th Annual Education Awards 2026 in Jeddah, recognising students for their academic achievements and honouring individuals for their contributions to education, social welfare and community development.
Pakistan Consul General in Jeddah Syed Mustafa Rabbani attended the ceremony as chief guest. MASA office-bearers, high-achieving students, their parents and prominent members of the community were also present.
Addressing the gathering, MASA President Waseem Abdul Razzaq Tai welcomed the participants and congratulated the award-winning students and their parents. He said the society remained committed to promoting education and serving the community through welfare initiatives.
He stressed the importance of unity and collective efforts to support the educational and social development of the younger generation, adding that encouraging students to excel was vital to the community’s future.
In his address, Consul General Syed Mustafa Rabbani praised the Memon community’s welfare initiatives, particularly its efforts to support and encourage students. He said access to quality education was essential for social progress and a brighter future for young people. He also assured the gathering that the Pakistani Consulate would consider possible support for MASA’s educational and welfare activities.
MASA Vice President Khalid Tanuma, General Secretary Kaleem Jeetpur and prominent businessman and social figure Haji Rafiq Pardesi also addressed the event.
The speakers highlighted the growing importance of modern educational skills and technological awareness, emphasising the need to equip students to meet changing academic and professional demands.
Haji Rafiq Pardesi commended MASA for its role in promoting unity and solidarity within the community. He also put forward proposals for establishing a university in Jeddah, stressing the need to expand educational opportunities for the younger generation.
During the ceremony, Imran Muskatia received the Edhi Award in recognition of his social and welfare services. Former MASA president Irfan Konsawala was presented with a special award for his valuable contributions to the organisation. Consul General Syed Mustafa Rabbani was also presented with a commemorative shield.
The awards ceremony also recognised students who had achieved outstanding academic results, including those securing top positions in their respective fields. Doctors and individuals who had made notable contributions in various professional and social sectors were also honoured.
The annual event aims to promote academic excellence, encourage young talent and strengthen the Memon community’s commitment to education, social welfare and collective progress.
