Dubai Press Club's first Ramadan Majlis to discuss financial market trends

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.

DPC will host the first Ramadan majlis on Wednesday, 27 September 2006 after the Taraweeh prayers. The majlis will focus on various issues related to the financial market and the forces that affect the market trends and the investors.

The discussions will be lead by Abdulla Al Turaifi, Chief Executive, Securities and Commodities Authority and Eissa Kazim, Director General, Dubai Financial Market. The discussion will be moderated by Marwan Al Hal from Sama Dubai TV.

Maryam bin Fahad, DPC Events Manager said, "After the success of our Ramadan majlis over the years we are organizing this popular event this year as well. Dubai Press Club will be organizing several majlis over the coming weeks where leading officials, Directors of Government Departments and decision makers get the chance to interact with media members and hold frank discussions on a host of issues of public interest."

Dubai Press Club's activities this year will also include the Dubai International Backgammon Tournament, the first of its kind to be held in Dubai.

Uniquely Ramadan will be a hospitality tent on the expansive DPC terrace. Heritage nights in association with the Consulates in Dubai will 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.