In line with the traditions of the University, a group of UCP students was taken on an international tour to Turkey and Dubai, from 7th to 16th July 2008. This tour was led by Mr. Fakhar Abbas, Director Foreign Education, accompanied by 16 students. The purpose of this tour was to provide an opportunity for international exposure and cross-cultural interaction for the UCP students.
In Istanbul, Turkey, the group had an opportunity to visit some historically important sites such as the Hippodrome, the sportive and political center of the Old City, the Blue Mosque and the Topkapi Palace, the seat of the Ottoman Empire. The students appreciated the Muslim Art and Architecture of Sulemaniye Mosque which is a masterpiece built by the famous architect Sinan, during the reign of Sultan Suleyman the Magnificent. The students were also taken on the Bosporus Tour Waterway . They had the opportunity to interact with the people of this brotherly Muslim country which has deep historical, emotional and religious ties with Pakistan.
Dubai has become famous for offering fantastic recreational opportunities to tourists in recent years. The UCP students took a tour of the modern city of Dubai and visited Ibne-Batota Mall, Dragon Mall and Emirates Mall where they enjoyed skating and then visited the Knowledge City, which is a cluster of foreign university campuses in Dubai. The hallmark of the Dubai visit was the famous Desert Safari, which the students enjoyed themselves immensely.
After spending 7 days in Turkey and 5 days in Dubai the students safely returned home with memories to relish for the rest of their lives.
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