Adnan Gohar is a London-based creative and photographer. Through his agency, he helps brands craft memorable packaging and offline experiences. He is also a podcaster who likes to explore topics related to trust, growth, and human connection. In this blog, he gives his take about his creative process and why instinct matters more to him…
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Sakina Yusuf is a UK-based product designer with ambitions to break into the world of automotive design. Her work and content explore the intersection of design, car culture, motorsports, and the thrill of high-adrenaline experiences. Originally from Kuwait, she moved to the UK to pursue a BA (Hons) in Product Design at Manchester Metropolitan University….
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Kidney Care 4 All (KCA), an NGO co-founded by three members of the Dawoodi Bohra community of the UK, has taken a major step in transforming kidney care in Uganda. In late July, a specialist medical team led by Consultant Transplant Surgeon Dr. Hussein Khambalia travelled to Kampala to train local surgeons, anaesthetists, and nursing…
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Dawoodi Bohra community centres in Bradford, Croydon, Leicester, London and Nottingham organised a series of events at the beginning of June to mark Global Wellness Day 2025, mobilising hundreds of volunteers for fitness challenges and educational talks. More than 500 participants took part in the nationwide initiative collecting over 150 bags of litter, planting trees with local officials,…
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What began as a simple vegetable patch in the late 1970s has blossomed into a small sanctuary for nature. Karim and Naseem Salem, members of the Manchester Dawoodi Bohra community, have transformed their urban garden into a haven for biodiversity — welcoming birds, bees, and butterflies. Their garden began around 197, shortly after they moved…
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May
May
The Dawoodi Bohras of Birmingham hosted a networking event at their community centre in collaboration with Thrive UK on 14 May 2025. The gathering brought together leaders and representatives from across Birmingham who are committed to make an impact through the Warm Welcome scheme. The Warm Welcome initiative in Birmingham provides free, safe, and welcoming…
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May
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What if more conflicts could be resolved before they hardened into litigation? In an age marked by polarisation and disconnection, the need to restore understanding is more urgent than ever. Dr. Husain Salem from the Dawoodi Bohras of Manchester is a UK-qualified mediator, scientist, and serial entrepreneur. He chairs BUSA Group, co-founded the specialist mediation…
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Apr
Apr
This story was reported in The Yorkshire Post The Dawoodi Bohra Muslim community of Bradford has been honoured with the ‘Great Britain Spring Clean Award’ for their efforts in environmental conservation. The award was presented by Councillor Susan Hinchcliffe, Leader of Bradford Council, who praised the community’s commitment to civic engagement. She remarked, “It’s great…
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Mar
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The Dawoodi Bohras of Manchester hosted an iftar event at the community’s Noor Masjid on March 13, 2025, creating a space for meaningful dialogue across the city’s diverse communities. The event was attended by a number of guests including Manchester Lord Mayor Paul Andrews, diplomats from Iraq, Turkey and Pakistan and leaders from Christian, Muslim…
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Dr Saifuddin Mullamitha is a Consultant Medical Oncologist at the Christie Hospital in Manchester, the largest single-site cancer centre in Europe. He has dedicated his life to cancer care and research. On World Cancer Day, he shares his life’s journey, what inspired him to pursue this career and what is his approach to cancer care…