TECOM Investments Education Cluster hosts annual Iftar gathering for partners
Press release
Al Bawaba
TECOM Investments Education Cluster, comprising free zones Dubai Knowledge Village (DKV) and Dubai International Academic City (DIAC), organised its eighth consecutive Iftar gathering at the Raffles hotel in Dubai.
Dr. Ayoub Kazim, Managing Director, TECOM Investments’ Education Cluster, welcomed over 200 guests including senior officials and business partners from 450 HR companies and 28 universities based at the cluster.
The evening was hosted by Randa Bessiso, Director of Manchester Business School Middle East. Nasif Kayed, General Manager, the Sheikh Mohammed Cultural Centre for Understanding (SMCCU), graced the evening with an engaging presentation on the significance of Ramadan, providing additional insight into the values of Islamic culture and traditional Arab customs. The presentation aptly touched upon SMCCU’s ‘Open Doors Open Minds’ policy and highlighted the importance of building cultural awareness and tolerance in a multi-cultural environment.
Currently hosting 28 academic institutions from 11 countries, DIAC continues to propel the growth of the education sector. Approximately 18,000 students are enrolled into the various programmes offered at the campuses within DIAC. DKV, the region's premier destination for human resources management, is currently home to over 450 HR consultancies, assessment centres and professional development centres.
TECOM Investments Education Cluster is focused on supporting the creation of a talent pool to drive the development of the regional knowledge economy.
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Background Information
Dubai International Academic City
The world’s largest free zone dedicated to higher education and the pursuit of intellectual growth.
Dubai International Academic City (DIAC) was launched in April 2007 to cater to the needs of the region’s growing and diverse academic community. Home to numerous regional and international colleges and universities, it serves over 27,000 students from all around the world. With more than 500 undergraduate and post-graduate programmes currently offered to students, DIAC continues to expand and grow as per the needs of its robust and talented academic community.
Dubai Knowledge Park
The world’s only free zone dedicated to Human Resource Management and learning excellence.
Established in 2003 as part of TECOM Group, Dubai Knowledge Park (DKP) aims to develop the region’s talent pool and establish the UAE as a knowledge-based economy. DKP is a unique hub that offers the best selection of programmes in Human Resource Management (HRM), Consultancy, Training and Personal Development. Students receive diplomas and certificates of the highest calibre from DKP’s top-class Business Partners.
TECOM Investments
TECOM Group, (formerly known as TECOM Investments) a member of Dubai Holding, is a strategic business enabler that contributes to the realisation of Dubai’s economic aspirations, through the creation of sector-focused business communities and work environments that provide innovative ecosystems.
TECOM Group’s Business Communities reinforce Dubai’s position as a global hub for business and commerce. Covering six vibrant industry sectors, we offer a home in the region to 5,600 companies ranging from start-ups to multinational corporations with a total workforce of 90,000.
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