Leadership Messages

MalleSan

Founder, SATA

Founder's Message

*Founder’s Message"

Dear Friends and Members,
It gives me immense joy to welcome you to the Saudi Arabia Telugu Association (SATA). As the founder of SATA, it has been my heartfelt mission to create a platform that brings together the Telugu community in Saudi Arabia — a place where our culture, language, and values are celebrated, shared, and preserved.

SATA was born out of the desire to connect, support, and empower our community abroad. Over the years, we have organized cultural festivals, social gatherings, and initiatives that foster friendship, unity, and a sense of belonging among Telugu expatriates.

Our community is our strength. Through SATA, we aim to nurture our traditions, celebrate our heritage, and build lasting bonds, while also supporting the growth and well-being of every member.
I am grateful to everyone who has supported this vision — our members, volunteers, and well-wishers. Together, we will continue to make SATA a vibrant and thriving community for generations to come.

With warm regards,
MalleSan,
Founder – Saudi Arabia Telugu Association (SATA)

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Tejeswara Rao Pallem (Teja)

PRESIDENT , SATA ER

"About Tejeswara Rao Pallem (Teja) Tejeswara Rao Pallem, popularly known as Teja, hails from Ravupalli Village, Garugu..."

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PRESIDENT , SATA ER

About Tejeswara Rao Pallem (Teja) Tejeswara Rao Pallem, popularly known as Teja, hails from Ravupalli Village, Garugubilli Mandal, Parvathipuram Manyam District, Andhra Pradesh. His educational journey reflects strong perseverance and commitment to self-growth. He completed his 10th standard at Government School, Kotturu, pursued Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from Bobbili, obtained his Engineering degree from Tekkali, and later completed his M.Tech in Visakhapatnam. Professionally, Teja has been working with ITIS NDT Company since 2012 and is currently serving as the Business Development Manager – Eastern Region. With over a decade of experience in the NDT and industrial services sector, he has played a key role in expanding business operations and building long-term professional relationships. Driven by a deep sense of social responsibility, Teja is the Founder of Aasaya Helping Hands Trust, established in 2018 along with four like-minded friends in his native Ravupalli village. Through this trust, he has been actively involved in various village development, education, environment, and social welfare initiatives, contributing meaningfully to the growth and well-being of the local community. In the cultural and community sphere, Teja has been serving as the President of SATA (Saudi Arabia Telugu Association) – Eastern Region since June 4, 2022. Under his leadership, SATA Eastern Region has successfully organized numerous social, cultural, and community welfare activities, fostering unity and cultural pride among the Telugu diaspora in Saudi Arabia, with the dedicated support of his core team. Teja has also been appointed by the Indian Embassy as a Management Committee Representative of the Indian International School, Dammam for the term 2024–2027. Teja strongly believes in 100% social responsibility and is deeply committed to nature conservation and societal development. His guiding philosophy is rooted in the timeless principle of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” — the world is one family — and he continuously strives to translate this value into action through his professional, social, and community engagements.