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								 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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