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UAE – India Fest Season 7 to be held from Jan 26 to 28

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Abu Dhabi: India Fest has become a signature event among Abu Dhabi’s Indian community over the years, since the inception in 2011. The event is a celebration of the diversity in Indian culture, music and food, and brings Indians from across the country together under one roof. India Fest is designed to be a cultural, recreational and educational experience as visitors have the opportunity to see and interact with diverse aspects of India’s deep-rooted culture and heritage. 

UAE1Since Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will be the Chief Guest of Indian Republic Day on 26th January 2017, the event has been renamed as UAE-India Fest Season-7.

The 3-day festival provides an ideal platform for business houses to showcase and sell their products and services ranging from ethnic clothes and jewellery to diverse Indian cuisine. The festival also brings to town renowned regional and international performers who entertain the audience with music and art performances.

This year the UAE India Fest is being celebrated under the patronage of the Indian Embassy, Ministry of Culture & Knowledge development, Abu Dhabi Police, the Department of Municipal Affair & Transport in Abu Dhabi and the business community in the UAE. ISC welcomes the association of Ministry of Culture & Knowledge Development, Abu Dhabi Police and Abu Dhabi City Municipality as the strategic partner for the event, whereby their esteemed presence showcases the involvement of the Government bodies in reaching out to the local communities.

UAE Exchange, Xpress Money has been associated with ISC as the Title Sponsor for UAE India Fest with a commitment placed since the inception of the event. Lulu International Exchange is the main sponsor for UAE India Fest Season 7. Co Sponsors of the event are Gemini Building Materials, Lulu Group International, Big Ticket Abu Dhabi Duty Free, VPS Healthcare, Philips-Gulf Electronics.
Al Masaood Automobiles, have come on board as the Mega Raffle Draw Main Sponsor by offering a Renault Duster Car for the Mega Raffle prize for the draw to be conducted on the final day of UAE India Fest (28th January 2017), This is the Third occasion ISC is partnering with Al Masaood Automobiles for India Fest.

In addition to the major raffle prize, 24 other fabulous raffle prizes will be on offer. There will be daily raffles with worthy prizes during the fest days. The Associate Sponsor of the mega event is International Indian School.

ISC have also the following Support Sponsors for this mega event:
-Air India
-Gemini Properties
-Ahalia Medical Group
-Ajanta Jewellers
-Kings College Hospital London
-Gargash Insurance

UAE India fest Season 7 will have increased number of stalls, better arrangements and variety of quality of performances lined up with a strategic improvement on the entire outlook, design and feel of the festival compared to previous seasons. The cultural shows are envisaged to be unique in presenting the various cultures from across the world.

Highlights of the UAE India Fest Season 7 can be summarized as follows:

•Trading & Exhibition stalls include a variety basket consisting of:
-Garments & Fashion stores
-Travels & Tourism
-Cosmetics & Toys
-Book stalls & Paintings
-Consumer products & Perfume and
-Banks & Exchange Houses
-Educational Institutions
-Computer stores
-Properties & Cargo exhibitors
-Building materials etc.

•The entry tickets are priced at AED.10/- valid for all the three days and eligible for the Mega Raffle draw for Renault Duster Car and 24 other fabulous prizes.
•Over 100 artists from India and locally are expected to perform the for three days of the fest in addition to the international artists.

•Main attractions of the entertainment performances are

a.Live Musical concert by Bollywood Play back Singer Naresh Iyer & Sharanya Srinivas.
b.Live Performance by Cini Artist Lakshmi Gopalaswami
c.Immortal Raaga band performance with Sabreesh Prabhaker
d.Martial Arts performances
e.Khaleej Dance, Ayalah Dance, Magic Shows, Tanoora and other performances.
f.On all days many more entertainment events awaits the audience.

UAE India Fest Timing: 26th January – 5.00 pm to 11.30 pm
27th January- 4.00 pm to 11.30 pm
28th January- 4.00 pm to 11.30 pm

•The Inauguration shall be held on 26th January at 8.00 PM and distinguished guests & Sponsors will be participating. Several dignitaries are expected to grace with their honored presence at the show, including business conglomerates, Government Officials local community representatives and esteemed Patron and General Governors of ISC etc..

It is expected that this year’s UAE India Fest Season 7 would attract a big crowd exceeding over 40,000. ISC President M. Thomas Varghese stated that “We consider it as a great honour and privilege to host the UAE India Fest during the Indian state visit period of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan there by availing the opportunity to show our respect, gratitude and affection” Hon. General Secretary John P.Varghese said that “This year an excellent variety of quality programs and trade stalls are in place to transform UAE India Fest Season 7 as a memorable experience”.

The meeting was chaired by Hon. President M. Thomas Varghese, Hon. Gen. Secretary John P. Varghese, UAE India Fest Convener & Hon. Vice President, Rajan Zachariah, Hon. Treasurer Shijil Kumar N.K, Hon. Entertainment Secretary Jojo J. Ambooken, President UAE Exchange, Sudhir Kumar Shetty, General Manager AL Masaood Automobiles, Humayoon Alam, Lulu International Exchange, Ajit Johnson, Philips- Gulf Electronics Suman Palit, VPS Helathcare A Vijay Kumar, Abu Dhabi Big Ticket.

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