2. National Institute of Technology, Calicut Alumni UAE Chapter (NITCA)
SUVARNA RAGAM-2011
International Alumni Meet
Celebrating 50 Glorious Years of our Alma Mater
Date: February 3rd, 4th & 5th, 2011
Venue: JSS International School, Al Barsha South, Dubai, UAE

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On the occasion of the Golden Jubilee of REC/NIT Calicut, UAE Chapter of NITC Alumni is organizing an International Alumni Meet “SUVARNA RAGAM 2011” which will be held on February 3rd, 4th & 5th, 2011 at the JSS International School Auditorium, Al Barsha South, Dubai, UAE.
It is a mega family event where Alumni from the GCC Countries, India and other parts of the world will meet together to reminisce, network, update and reconnect.
The main focus of the event is to promote close co-ordination between various NITC Alumni Chapters around the world and to work closely with our Alma Mater for mutual benefit.

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This event will bring together industry visionaries, thought-leaders among NITC alumni.
Also, we have planned a lot of fun & entertainment activities, including sight seeing in the new Centre of World - Dubai.

5. largest manmade island, the only Ski resort in the desert, etc.
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The main attractions of the three day mega event are:
Felicitation of current / past Directors / Principals / Faculty
Presence of eminent dignitaries & enlightening lectures on various topics
Talks by Alumni who are successful industry leaders & visionaries
Release of Souvenir
Games & entertainment zone for kids & family
Art & Photography Exhibition of talented Alumni
Grand cultural and musical extravaganza
&
of course
visit to the wonders of the new Centre of the World - Dubai, including the tallest building in the world,
largest manmade island,
largest mall,
the only Ski resort in the desert, etc.

6. The guests & invitees who have already confirmed include:
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The guests & invitees who have already confirmed include:
Consul General of India, Dubai
Mohammed Ali – Chairman of Gulfar Construction Company, Oman
Dr. E. Gopinath – current Director
Prof. Bahauddin – former Principal
Dr. Unnikrishna Pillai – former Principal
Dr. M. P. Chandrasekharan – former Principal
Dr. K. B. M. Nambudiripad – former faculty
Dr. R. Ravindran Nair – former faculty
Dr. Y. Venakataramani – former faculty
Dr. Babu T. Jose – former faculty
Dr. P. Syamala – present faculty
Dr. Paul Joseph – present faculty
Sri. Santhosh Thampi – present faculty
Smt. Sasikala - present faculty
Sri. Vijayettan – our beloved Canteen Owner

7. Program Schedule: Day 1: February 03, 2011 (Thursday)
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Program Schedule:
Day 1: February 03, 2011 (Thursday)
Forenoon Arrival at Sharjah / Dubai Airport
Check in at Hotel (for participants from outside UAE)
2.00 – 7.00 PM Trip to Dubai Global Village
7.00 – 9.00 PM Visit to Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall & Dancing Fountain
9.00 PM onwards Dinner get-together

8. Day 2: February 04, 2011 (Friday) 10.00 AM Registration
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Program Schedule:
Day 2: February 04, 2011 (Friday)
10.00 AM Registration
11.00 AM Year-wise reunion, informal interaction with faculty, networking
Art & Photography Exhibition
12.30 PM – 1.30 PM Traditional Kerala Lunch (Sadhya)
1.30 PM – 3.00 PM Formal Inauguration & Release of Souvenir
3.00 PM – 5.00 PM Round Table Discussion & Seminars (Alumni & faculty)
Fun & Entertainment Zone (for kids & family)
5.00 PM – 6.00 PM Tea Break
6.00 PM – 7.00 PM Cultural Program by NITC Emirates Chapter
7.00 PM – 9.00PM Musical Extravaganza – NITC Emirates star singers led by Dr. Suresh Manimala – our Alumni & Music Director of Malayalam Movie “Pattinte Palazhi” (Orchestra by Radio Asia, Dubai)
9.00 PM onwards Dinner

9. Day 3: February 05, 2011 (Saturday)
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Program Schedule:
Day 3: February 05, 2011 (Saturday)
9.00 AM PM Site Seeing / Shopping in Dubai
2.00 PM – PM Desert Safari, including dinner
Note: Depending upon their individual departure
timings, guests may choose to participate in specific
activities.

10. Mall of the Emirates & Ski Dubai Dubai Museum
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General Information:
Major tourist attractions/upcoming events in Dubai during Suvarna Ragam-2011:
Global Village -A huge Multi-Cultural, Shopping & Entertainment experience
Mall of the Emirates & Ski Dubai
Dubai Museum
Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis Hotel, Aquarium
Sites & sounds of Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF)
Desert Safari
Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, Dancing Fountain
Dubai by night

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General Information:
Weather: Weather conditions are very pleasant in Dubai during January, February and March owing to lower temperatures. Winter clothes are recommended during night outings. Temperatures can go down up to 15oC and can be windy.
UAE Visa / Other Formalities / Registration Fee: Details will be sent once participation is confirmed.
Approximate costs are as follows*:
Return Air Ticket by Air Arabia to Sharjah + 1 month Visa: AED 1300 for India and AED 850 for GCC
Accommodation per day (twin sharing): AED 350 to 400, including breakfast
Food & Miscellaneous Expenses – Approx. AED 100 per day per person
Some of the sight seeing attractions have entry fee (can be provided on request)
* We are working for promotional rates through group booking, once the exact number of participations are confirmed.

12. Please confirm your participation to:
SUVARNA RAGAM
Please confirm your participation to:
Asif Bahauddin (  mobile: )
Rajasena Kurup ( mobile: )
Fadheel M. Baramy ( mobile: )
For processing Visa & Air Ticket, please provide colour copy of passport (having
minimum 6 months validity) and digital copy of colour photo (passport size with
white background)
Please indicate if assistance is required for air ticket booking, visa, hotel, booking
to tourist attractions, etc. We have worked out promotional rates with Air Arabia,
some hotels and tourist operators and can obtain further discounts, if numbers are
known in advance.

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We also invite your patronage for the event through sponsorship and advertisement
in the Souvenir. We have more than 450 registered NITC Alumni members in UAE.
It will be a good opportunity for any of our Alumni Entrepreneur to reach target
customers in UAE.
If interested for sponsorship / advertisement, please contact:
Afsal Yunus ( Mobile: )
P. Sankaranarayanan ( Mobile: )
P. K. Gouthaman ( Mobile: )

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SEE YOU IN DUBAI