Consortium Dubai launched as Dubai's premier executive networking club

Notes and media contacts

Consortium strives to support international social causes and promote corporate social responsibility among its global members. On December 16th, Consortium will host the Middle East's first ever benefit dinner in honour of global initiatives dedicated to fighting poverty in Africa, with a special focus on how Arab businesses can respond to this international social crisis. The event is being held in association with the Dubai International Film Festival, and proceeds will be donated to the Nelson Mandela Foundation. Confirmed speakers include Sir Bob Geldof of Make Poverty History, Sundeep Waslekar of Strategic Foresight and the International Centre for Peace Initiatives, and Adel Imam, UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador. Corporate table bookings for this event are now open, and as availability is strictly limited, priority will be given to Consortium members.

About TECOM INVESTMENTS
The Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone (TECOM) is a tax-free commercial zone set up to support the development of knowledge-based industries. It was initially established in 2000, to support and develop three separate clusters, one for the ICT sector, one for the media sector and a third for companies the create and disseminate knowledge including education and training institutions. TECOM"S first band, Dubai Internet City, was launched in October 2000 followed by Dubai Media City (DMC) in January, 2001 followed by Dubai Knowledge Village (KV) in October, 2003.

Later, TECOM announced the International Media Production Zone (iMPZ), the region's first free zone dedicated to media production, Dubai Outsource Zone (DOZ), the world's first free zone dedicated to film, broadcast and music production. These initiatives are part of Dubai's long-term vision of diversifying its economy to reduce oil dependency and developing its knowledge-based industries.

A subsidiary of Dubai Holding, TECOM also manages the annual Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF), HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid AL Maktoum IT Education Project (ITEP), an initiative that seeks to raise IT literacy in the UAE, Tamkeen, a training centre for the visually impaired, and the UAE's leading radio networks, Arabian Radio Network (ARN) and Dubai Radio Network (DRN). In a join venture with the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), the TECOM also operates Empower, an energy efficiency company that currently provides district cooling services.

Issued on behalf of TECOM INVESTMENTS by Ekadaa Public Relations, Dubai.

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