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By Ashraf Padanna/Gulf Times Correspondent/Kochi
Malayalam superstar Mammootty yesterday visited SmartCity Kochi, the second offshore business hub of Dubai’s Tecom Investments after Malta which is awaiting the visit of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and ruler of Dubai, for its official launch.
The actor termed it a courtesy visit and promised full support when the media cluster starts operation.
“I’m here as a Kerala native and a friend of Dubai to know more about the prestigious IT project being developed in our state by SmartCity Dubai,” Mammooty said.
Kerala government chief secretary Jiji Thomson meanwhile said the inauguration of the phase-I and the launch of phase-II of the project will be held in January, and the date will be finalised after confirming the visit of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid.
“We are working out on the protocols to facilitate his visit directly to Kochi, instead of coming via New Delhi. The construction of the first IT tower is almost complete. The finishing touches, including landscaping, are being given,” Thomson said.
Coming up on 246 acres near here, SmartCity Kochi is a joint venture between Dubai Holdings and the Kerala government.
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