Khalid Al Marri, General Supervisor of 9th Ramadan Forum and Iftar held in laborers accommodation in Al Qusais that the forum's tents succeeded in attracting more than 8000 people in men and women tents during the lecture of Dr. Zakir Naik which was held the first day of the foreign lectures programs noting that the main tent is designed to fit 5000 people only. The organizing committee made great efforts in providing additional places and plasma screens in sideway areas of the main tent.
Al Marri added that organization, secure locations and movement flexibility during the event goes back to the committee's planning since October. While the construction works and tents' facilities began one month ago and everything was ready before the beginning of the forum including the souq tent and children tents pointing out that Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing "DTCM", Dubai Police, Civil Defense and Ambulance Services cooperated in ensuring the security and safety of the audience beginning from design, implementation and daily follow up.
Al Marri explained that the total space of the forum exceeds 10 meter square considering that all the facilities and logistics services are very close to the main tent and fit the needs of the audience at peak times from 10 pm till midnight. More than 5000 chairs with the possibility of increasing it whenever needed and providing air conditioning to face the current heat wave.
Al Marri explained that a full trained team from Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing "DTCM" includes more than 30 people who are working day and night to supervise the facilities of the forum an face any challenges during the crowded days referring to the cooperation of the audience with the instructions of the organizing committee.
"I am available on daily basis from 9 pm and leave after everyone is gone; I am also ready to accept any enquiry, question or complaints from the audience. Our aim is to allow the audience to enjoy the forum and benefit from the rituals and virtues of the holy month. I would also like to thank the gold and bronze sponsors for their achievements and success during the current session", Al Marri concluded.
