TECOM Investments highlights UAE traditions and heritage at 40th National Day Celebrations

Emirati traditions and culture were the spotlights of the day-long celebrations organized by TECOM Investments, a diversified conglomerate and a member of Dubai Holding, to mark the 40^th UAE National Day.

TECOM Investments’ ICT Cluster comprising  Dubai Internet City and Dubai Outsource Zone, Media Cluster, and Education Cluster collectively hosted the event that was attended by business partners and senior management including, Mohammad Abdullah, Managing Director of the Media Cluster, Dr Ayoub Kazim, Managing Director of the Education Cluster; Malek Al Malek, Managing Director of Dubai Internet City and Dubai Outsource Zone and Jamal Al Sharif, Managing Director of Dubai Media City and Dubai Studio City.

Mohammad Abdullah said: “As the UAE celebrates its 40th National Day, another important chapter opens in the nation’s efforts to achieve excellence and prosperity. TECOM Investments’ Media Cluster, comprising Dubai Media City, Dubai Studio City and International Media Production Zone, is proud of its significant contribution towards developing Dubai into a key global destination for the media sector. We pledge to continue our efforts to further raise the industry benchmark across the region.”

Malek Al Malek said: “This year the 40th UAE National Day pays special tribute to UAE’s achievement and progress accomplished under the guidance of its visionary leadership. The celebrations this year are a testament to the open door policy the country upholds in order to create a conducive environment at Dubai Internet City and Dubai Outsource Zone to attract global technology leaders under one umbrella.”

Dr. Ayoub Kazim said: “We congratulate the leadership of the UAE and Dubai as we join the National Day celebrations. We invite our student community and the youth from the wider Arab world to draw inspiration from our leaders who are outstanding role models. We call upon the youth to sincerely contribute to realizing our leaders’ vision to transform the UAE into a knowledge-based economy.”

The event held at the Dubai Media City Amphitheatre, featured Emirati folk dances, falconry demonstrations, camel rides, authentic cuisine, live cooking stations and a photo studio where visitors had their photographs taken in traditional clothes.