A landmark charity event for flood victims to be held in Dubai

The event will feature prominent personalities like Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan and other humanitarians.

Quintessentially, a luxury concierge service, will be holding an event ‘Pakistan Appeal’ in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef) on March 4, 2011, at the Armani Hotel, Burj Khalifa in Dubai, for the victims of last year’s devastating floods.

The event will feature personalities like the UAE Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, who will make the opening address.

Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insaaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan and UN Special Envoy for Assistance to Pakistan Engin Soysal will also speak about their experiences during their relief efforts.

Unicef will also give a presentation on the disaster and relief efforts including a detailed account of the situation on the ground and footage of Unicef learning centres and relief camps.

A human interest story is also to be aired highlighting the impact that Unicef has had on the lives of millions of flood victims

Closing statements will be given by Former Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz in which he will thank participants and donors and highlight the importance of continued efforts by the UAE and the broader region for the recovery of flood affected areas in Pakistan

Participants will be given the opportunity to show their charitable side in the form of a signature raffle draw featuring over $150,000 worth of prizes, a live auction for priceless items that will be announced in the days leading up to the event and individual and corporate monetary/in-kind pledges throughout the evening

The evening will round off with a live concert by Meekal Hasan Band.

Click the names to view appeals made by UN Special Envoy for Assistance to Pakistan Engin Soysal and Unicef Pakistan Representative Pascal Villeneuve.