Second World Tamil Economic Conference in Dubai

Representatives of 90 million Tamilians from the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu and around the world will assemble in Dubai for the Second World Tamil Economic Conference 2011 in Dubai to foster closer relationship among the ten million strong overseas Tamil population with their Indian counterparts. 

Indian politics is currently centered on Tamil Nadu politics, as a number of top politicians from the South Indian state are embroiled in major corruption controversies, but senior politicians from South India like Jayanty Natarajan, and Veerappa Moily, G K Vasan, V Narayanaswamy, Vayalar Ravi and E Ahmed will be participating in the Tamil Diospora meet in Dubai. Establishing a Tamil Chamber of commerce in every major city of the world and facilitating networking of Tamilians for mutual support and development are among reasons cited for organising the Tamil conference.

Speaking to 'Emirates24|7', Dr V R S Sampath, Convener, World Tamil Economic Foundation said the Non Government Organisation decided to convene their second global conference in Dubai, owing to the city’s right connections to Europe, America and Asia, the pockets where Tamil expatriates, especially Tamilian businessmen, are active. The Conference aims to bring together representatives of Tamilian population from around the world. There are one million Tamilians in the Middle East, 100000 Tamilians in Australia, and one million Tamilians in Europe and one million in North America. Madras Development Society, another NGO active for the Tamil cause, is also planning to form a Worlds Tamil Economic Foundation.

“We have successfully conducted the first World Tamil Economic Conference at Chennai in 2009, which has been quite successful in fostering better cooperation among the Tamil community scattered all over the world. Many new projects in Information Technology, Real Estate and related areas have been materialised. Now for the second conference at the Dubai International Convention Center from October 1 to October 4, 2011, we expect participation of about 600 delegates from 45 countries.

The event promises to be an exciting opportunity for the delegates from the Gulf as the event will bring key industry leaders from all over the world to their door step with a chance of personal interaction and networking. Many leading companies will be promoting their products and services through special stalls at the conference venue,” he added. The event is scheduled from October 1 to October 4, 2011 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Investment and business opportunities, funding sources for projects, legal services, government policy and community networking will be discussed during the meet.

Currently, Indian Politicis is centered on Tamil Nadu Politics and politicians, but they will find time to participate in the three day conference in Dubai. Ministers from the Government of India, Government of Tamil Nadu and other foreign Governments will be special guests at the conference. The speakers at the conference will include top ranking personalities in Government, business and other fields, from India and other countries. “Tamil Nadu is preparing to go for local government elections. Otherwise, we would have roped in more ministers and politicians from Tamil Nadu,” Sampath added.

Ministers from the Government of India, Government of Tamil Nadu and other foreign Governments will be special guests at the conference. The speakers at the conference will include top ranking personalities in Government, business and other fields, from India and other countries. Sampath said the conference is convened in Dubai due to its ideal strategic location and business friendly atmosphere, that will facilitate Liaoning with the overseas Tamil population concentrated in South East Asian countries like Singapore, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Australia, Europe and America. He said there are ten million Tamilians abroad, majority of them based in South East Asian countries. In some countries, even the heads of state trace their roots to Tamil Nadu, a South Indian state where people speak Tamil.

Prominent members of Tamil Diospora will be awarded with the “Ulaga Tamil Mamani” award based on their work and community support. Delegates will also participate in a Tamil cultural festival of music and dance from Indian diospora talents, at the end of each days programmes. There will be Tamil Songs and dance by famous classical singers and dancers from Chennai. The performers include Ms Nithyasree Mahadevan, Ms Swarnamalya, Smitha Madhav and Sobhana Ramesh.

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