Dubai Press Club hosts packed calendar of events for Ramadan

A weekly majlis and authentic heritage nights will mark DPC's dedication to Ramadan. Exclusive events for women will also be held with the support of Dubai Ladies Club, while an 'Open Day' will invite the media and its families to an informal gathering.

Mohammed Al Mansoori, Executive Director, Dubai Press Club said, "Since its inception, Dubai Press Club has organized varied events during the month of Ramadan, giving the media community a place to come together, socialize and relax.

"Given its success in the past years, the club will recreate the majlis immediately after the daily Taraweeh. Led by a key note speaker it will see government officials, decision makers and academics coming together to discuss social, financial and national issues."

The DPC guest speakers will include Essa Kazim, Director General, Dubai Financial Market; Dr Habib Al Mulla, Chairman, Dubai Financial Services Authority; Mohammed Al Mur, Chairman, Dubai Cultural Council and Hussain Nasser Lootah, Acting Director General of Dubai Municipality in addition to other government officials.

Uniquely Ramadan will be a hospitality tent on the expansive DPC terrace. Set up by Ogaret Restaurant, the tent will serve fotour and sohour meals in a traditional Arabic ambience. Ogaret will also host three poetry evenings for the poet Amr Alfara during the month.

Differentiating Dubai Press Club's activities this year is the Dubai International Backgammon Tournament, the first of its kind to be held in Dubai. The tournament is being organized by Wesal Exhibitions in association with Dubai Press Club.

To allow media members to participate in the backgammon tournament, a special pre-qualifying match will be held in the first week of Ramadan. Qualified players will go on to join the tournament during the second week of Ramadan. The final winner will receive a grand prize at a special ceremony.

Dubai Press Club's Ramadan line up also includes heritage nights in association with the Consulates in Dubai to showcase the customs and traditions of several countries.

A photojournalism exhibition featuring the works of talented photographers will also run throughout the month of Ramadan.