Etisalat, one of the largest telecoms operators in the Middle East and Africa, launched the third season of Etisalat Rangoli Gulf, the popular inter-school educational competition, during a glittering ceremony at the GEMS Modern Academy, Dubai, on June 10.
Thanks to Etisalat’s launch of the eLife TV iPad App early this year, subscribers will be able to watch the program on their iPad, computers or laptop this year, irrespective of whether at home or on the move over WiFi or Etisalat's super-fast Mobile Internet.
The Etisalat Rangoli Gulf competition, based on the theme of spreading “edutainment through team spirit”, was the first interschool team competition from UAE to be shown on TV. The format has already completed two successful seasons and is now an eagerly awaited event on school calendars all across the country.
The inaugural ceremony was addressed by the Indian Ambassador to the UAE His Excellency M.K. Lokesh,
CEO of e-vision Humaid Rashid Sahoo, Chairman of Symphony TV Dr. J. Alexander, Director of GEMS Education Richard Forbes, Executive Director of Emke Group Ashraf Ali, COO - Global Operations of UAE Exchange Y. Sudhir Kumar Shetty, Managing Director of Symphony TV V. Krishna Kumar, Senior Manager of E-Vision Puneet Sud and Vice Principal of GEMS Modern Academy Nargish Khambatta.
The distinguished gathering included Vice President and Business Head of Xpress Money Sudhesh Giriyan,
Chief Marketing Officer of UAE Exchange Gopakumar Bhargavan, Marketing Vice President of Xpress Money Vinesh Nair, Managing Director of MediaEdge Mohan Nambiar, former Managing Director of Al Abbas Group V.O. Sebastian, Managing Director of Chemmannur Group Anoop Chemmannur and Assistant Vice President of Marketing for Amity University Mariam Shaikh.
Speaking on the occasion, His Excellency Ambassador Lokesh said: “Rangoli Gulf is a successful mix of education and entertainment for the youth of UAE. The event aims to foster team spirit and encourage team performance among school children. Due to the encompassing format of the programme, the event is cultural diplomacy at its best.”
On the launch of the third season, Humaid Rashid Sahoo, CEO, E-Vision, Etisalat, said: “Etisalat Rangoli Gulf is even bigger and better this year thanks to the participation of 500 students from 20 schools across the emirates. The programme will be broadcast in HD TV on e-masala and will also be available on multi-screen.”
Providing details, Rashed Al Abbar, Vice President of Marketing, Etisalat, said the programme would comprise nearly 40 episodes and would be aired exclusively on e-masala (channel #600) and 2 hours later on emasala+2 (channel #602) in September.
V. Krishna Kumar, Managing Director of Symphony TV, mentioned that Etisalat Rangoli Gulf was a dream come true for the company. “This event is a celebration of team spirit. Everyone is a winner in this contest,” he said, commending the format of the programme that allows school students to form bonds and learn the values of friendship and camaraderie beyond the realm of academics.
Following the ceremony, students from the renowned dance institute Dans, performed the opening act followed by a performance by singers Mohammad Aslam and Naveen Anthraper. The Millennium School, Dubai, also added to the glitz and glamour of the event with a scintillating dance of their own.
As in the previous years, Padmashri Mohanlal will be the Guest of Honour for the Grand Finale of Rangoli Gulf Season 3 and will be presenting the awards to the winning teams. Produced and directed by Symphony TV, the annual event is supported by Etisalat, GEMS Education, UAE Exchange, Khaleej Times, Radio Asia, Suno 102.4FM, Super 94.7FM, Lulu, Amity University, Xpress Money, Barakat Quality Plus & Akbar Travels.
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Press release issued by Corporate Communication Department – Etisalat
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