July
4, 2013 proved to be a milestone for the IBA
Alumni fraternity in Dubai. It was the day that
marked the launch of the Pakistan IBA Chapter (PIC)
in Dubai under the aegis of Pakistan Association
of Dubai (PAD). The ceremony attracted more than
100 alums from all corners of UAE which was held
at the scenic residence of Mr. and Mrs. Waqar
Siddique, both IBA Alumnus of 80’s.
Earlier in May, a Memorandum of Understanding
was signed with PAD which allowed PIC to raise
funds for IBA, create awareness of IBA and its
alumni as an institution and support projects
patronized by IBA in Pakistan and Pakistani
community in the UAE. To accomplish these goals,
a formal launch ceremony was organized where
Alumni would be taken on board of the
achievement and requested to acquire membership
of PIC.
 Despite a hot and humid evening, moods were
enlivened by the rustic environs of the Emirates
Hills as IBA Alumni, clad in their formal
attire, attended the ceremony. The gathering was
also attended by members of Pakistan Association
of Dubai, Pakistan Professional Wing and
Chartered Accountants Wing. The interim
President of the PIC, Danish Kazi introduced to
the audience the purpose of making the chapter
and how members can contribute towards the
welfare of not only their alma mater but their
country as well. Every member will be required
to pay a fee of AED 300 of which AED 50 will go
towards membership and AED 250 will be utilized
in conducting activities of the Chapter. The
audience was informed that Elections of PIC will
be held on Saturday August 17, 2013 whereas the
last date of nomination is August 01, 2013.
The interim General Secretary, Fahad Ali
highlighted the achievements of the Dubai Alumni
Chapter since its inception and presented a
timeline for the way forward. An Iftar Dinner, a
number of networking and guest speaker sessions
and a Gala in December were some of the events
outlined for 2013.
Patron of PIC and host of the evening, Mr. Waqar
Siddique announced his continued support to the
cause of IBA and urged fellow alumni to come
forward in helping their alma mater achieve new
heights. Almost 60 alumni enrolled themselves as
members by paying the membership fee which met
the condition of PIC Charter to hold elections
within a minimum of 50 members.
The evening culminated with a scrumptious dinner
laid out on the pool side overlooking the golf
course which whetted the appetite of those
present.
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