MANGALURU-In the heart of Mangaluru, opposite Roopa Hotel on Balmata Road, Door No. 14-2-103/12, a small office gave birth to a big dream. The dreamers were Haji B. M.Sharief Jokatte and Mrs. Mumthaz Sharief*. The dream was named *WHITE STONE DEVELOPERS.*
Today, White Stone is not just a builder, it is a synonym for TRUST in Coastal Karnataka.
Registered as a Partnership firm,the company’s roots are deep in honesty, quality and humanity.
*Not Just a Builder, But a Humanitarian*
People lovingly call him *“Whitestone Sharief”*. He has not just built buildings, he has built dreams of thousands of families. But his real height is seen in his philanthropy.
*The Man Behind The Modern Marvel – Buhair Mosque*
The recent viral image of the magnificent *BUHAIR MOSQUE* – a masterpiece of modern Islamic architecture with a soaring white minaret designed by GRAS Architects – stands as a testament to Whitestone Group’s vision for world-class quality. It is where faith meets futuristic design.
*Rs 41 Lakh Scholarship: Lighting Up 272 Lives*
In March 2026, at Kudmul Rangarao Town Hall, Mangaluru, *Whitestone Sharief Charitable Trust* created history by distributing *scholarships worth Rs 41 LAKH to 272 students* pursuing professional courses.
In association with Puttur Community Center and Team B-Human, the trust is currently supporting *836 students* including 79 MBBS, 25 BDS, 26 BAMS, 85 CA and 35 Law students.
The best part? This help is not limited to any single community. Students from ALL religions and castes are supported.
Speaking on the occasion, *White Stone Group CEO and Team B-Human President Haji B.M. Shareef Jokatte said, “Community development is the goal of our trust. We are extremely happy to support 272 students this year.”
The program was lauded by Dr. U.T. Ifthikar Ali Fareed of Karnataka State Allied and Healthcare Professions Council.
*As Pure As White Stone*
Like the name White Stone, Sharief’s heart is pure white. No compromise in quality while building, no desire for publicity while donating.
From a small office in Balmata to the minaret of Buhair Mosque, his journey is an inspiration.
He builds a home, a family gets peace. He gives a scholarship, a student’s future is secured.
Coastal Karnataka will never forget such achievers.
