Infinity TV entered a collaborative agreement with Dubai based Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology (SZABIST), to offer its students of ’Media Sciences’ hands-on experience, through projects and internships at its state-of-the-art facilities and studios. The undertaken projects/internships will earn the students 6 credit hours from their ongoing degree program.

Additionally, representatives from INFINITY TV will also offer regular courses at SZABIST on technologies and relevant field advancements as part of this non-commercial academic effort.

The two establishments inked a MoU earlier this week, outlining the details of the arrangement.

Operational since 2004, INFINITY TV a part of Abu Dhabi’s Pal Group is a leading family entertainment channel in the UAE that features movies, sitcoms and documentaries as well as musical, educational and sports programs as part of its wholesome bouquet. Besides featuring some of the most recent international movies and shows, Infinity TV maintains a healthy percentage of its very own local content production.

Hands-on experience and real-time knowledge are an essential part of professional academic programs. These factors become even more important if the field in question is as dynamic as media sciences. We are pleased to be an official part of UAE’s academia through SZABIST and are committed to aiding the development of quality human resources through our experience and expertise,’ said Muhammad Nasir Ali, Station Manager, Infinity TV.

SZABIST is a fully Chartered Institution with campuses in Pakistan and the UAE. It is a registered member of several associations and federations including the International Association of Universities, Paris and Association of Commonwealth Universities, London.’It has also been regarded as one of the world’s best business schools by several journals including Business Week.

To impart the finest educational experience that in addition to academics, comprises the skills needed to manage real world scenarios has been the SZABIST vision since its inception. And it is partnerships like these that have always enabled their realization. I would like to thank Infinity TV for their commitment and support and commend their stance of a socially responsible corporation,’ said Aftab Ahmed Khan, Deputy Director, SZABIST ’ Dubai.

The arrangement will result in the formation of a Collaboration Management Committee ("CMC"), comprising of members from both establishments. The CMC will be responsible for the overall program management for the Joint Collaboration. The program benefits will be a part of the SZABIST Media Sciences program and will be offered students across all campuses.

The first batch of students is from SZABIST’s Karachi campus and is due to commence in December 2009.