SLITPA-UAE Badminton Team Returns to Defend the Championship!
🏆🏸 SLITPA-UAE Badminton Team Returns to Defend the Championship! Sri Lanka IT Professionals Association – UAE (SLITPA-UAE) is proud to announce the participation of its Badminton Team in the SLPE Badminton Tournament 2026. 🏆 SLITPA-UAE are the defending champions, having proudly won the championship last year. This year, our team returns with the same determination, team spirit and passion to defend the title once again! We warmly invite all SLITPA-UAE members, families, friends and supporters to come together and cheer for our players. 📍 Venue: WE MET Sports Complex, Dubai 📅 Date: Sunday, 6th September 2026 🕙 Time: 10:00 AM onwards Your presence, encouragement and support will be a great motivation to our team as they take on this year's challenge. 🔥 Let's come together, support our champions and cheer our SLITPA-UAE team to victory! 🏆🏸 SLITPA-UAE – Connecting Professionals, Building Excellence
Sri Lanka Beyond Your Dreams
A Note of Appreciation – Sri Lanka Beyond Your Dreams ​On behalf of the Sri Lanka IT Professionals Association – UAE (SLITPA-UAE), I extend our sincere appreciation and gratitude to Hon. Alexi Gunasekera, Consul General of Sri Lanka to Dubai and the Northern Emirates, for the kind invitation to the "Sri Lanka: Beyond Your Dreams" event. ​We also convey our heartfelt gratitude to Hon. Vijitha Herath, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka; Her Excellency Prof. Arusha Coorey, Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the UAE; and His Excellency Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade of the UAE, for gracing this memorable occasion. ​It was truly a vibrant, elegant, and memorable evening that beautifully showcased the very best of Sri Lanka. The insightful presentation on national investment opportunities, vibrant celebration of authentic Sri Lankan music and culture, and exquisite cuisine and hospitality created an exceptional experience for all distinguished guests. Furthermore, the outstanding fashion show brought a wonderful touch of glamour and creativity to an already remarkable evening. ​Initiatives such as "Sri Lanka: Beyond Your Dreams" play an essential role in highlighting Sri Lanka’s investment potential, tourism, culture, talent, and global identity, particularly within the United Arab Emirates. ​Our warmest congratulations and best wishes to Mr. Alexi Gunasekera and the entire organizing team for successfully delivering such a prestigious and impactful event. ​Warm regards, ​Thishan Gunasekara President Sri Lanka IT Professionals Association – UAE (SLITPA-UAE) On behalf of the Executive Committee
Enhances New Educational Platforms SLITPA UAE with NEXT Education Group
We are delighted to share another exciting milestone in the growing partnership between the Sri Lanka IT Professionals Association – UAE (SLITPA-UAE) and NEXT Education Group. As the next step in our long-term collaboration, we are pleased to launch an exclusive 6-week Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Series on Artificial Intelligence (AI) for our professional community. We recently had a productive meeting with Ms. Kumudu Abeyawardane, CEO of NEXT Education Group, where we discussed our shared vision of empowering IT professionals through industry relevant education, continuous learning, and future-ready skills. This AI series marks the beginning of many impactful learning initiatives that we look forward to delivering together. A special thanks to Dr Kumudu Abeyawardane and the NEXT Education Group team for their continued support, trust, and commitment to partnering with SLITPA-UAE in advancing professional development within our community. 📢 The detailed programme schedule, session topics, speaker profiles, and registration details will be announced soon through our official SLITPA-UAE channels. We are excited about this journey and look forward to bringing many more valuable learning opportunities to our members through this partnership. Stay connected. The future starts with continuous development !!!!
