NDTV celebrates 44 years of collaboration between India and the UAE

Dubai UAE, December 15, 2015:  NDTV, India’s leading English news channel, has partnered with Dubai Studio City (DSC) and The Consulate General of India in Dubai for two-days of National Day celebrations to mark 44 years of collaboration between India and the UAE. 

The event was held from11-12 December 2015, and celebrated the positive contribution made by the UAE’s growing and dynamic Indian community, the UAE’s success in attracting both Bollywood and international productions, and its development into the region’s leading media hub. 

The celebrations included a glamorous red carpet event followed by panel discussions covering topics such as Indo-UAE social ties, culture and tourism, films and Bollywood, with key panellists including H.E. Anurag Bhushan, the Consul General of India, Dubai, Jamal Al Sharif, Chairman of Dubai Film and TV Commission and Managing Director of Dubai Studio City, Dr. Eesa Bastaki, President of Dubai and Avishesha Bhojani, Group Group CEO, BPG Group.

H.E. Mr. Anurag Bhushan, Consul General of India, Dubai
 
“I am very happy that we have supported the first of its kind media event to celebrate the 44th UAE National day and the vibrant relationship that our two nations share. India and UAE share very deep rooted historical, cultural and people to people ties which continue to  flourish across many  sectors like trade, commerce and Bollywood. I am happy that we are closing 2015 with this event and I look forward to many more such events in the future which will further contribute to the strengthening of our ties'

Jamal Al Sharif, Chairman of Dubai Film and TV Commission and Managing Director of Dubai Studio City said,

“We are delighted to have supported this significant event, as we continue to enjoy close ties with India. We have welcomed a number of Bollywood productions in Dubai over the past few years, like Happy New Year, Welcome Back, and Hamari Adhuri Kahani, and this event was a true celebration of the strong ties we enjoy with India and a celebration of Indian film and culture.'

Vikram Chandra, Executive director and CEO of NDTV Group said: 'With our channels being available in over 70 countries, it's always been our endeavour to highlight the contribution made by the Indian community in these markets and we are happy to have esteemed partners like Dubai Studio City and the Consul General of India who have helped us in this effort.” 

Sanjay Das, Chief Executive Officer of The Works Network said, “We are happy that the event which we and the NDTV team has worked together on, has received such a strong and positive response. I would like to thank H.E. Mr. Shri Anurag Bhushan, Mr. Jamal Al Sharif, our distinguished panelists and partners who helped make this a success. We look forward to 'Celebrating 45” in 2016”