Rangoli Gulf Season 3 begins

The inaugural ceremony was addressed by the Indian Ambassador to the UAE 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.

Speaking on the occasion, Ambassador Lokesh said: “Rangoli Gulf is a successful mix of education and entertainment for the youth of UAE. 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.”

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.