Karnataka Law Society’s Institute of Management Education and Research (KLS IMER), Belagavi, successfully organized a one-week International Study Tour to Dubai from 15th to 21st August 2025 for its MBA students. A delegation of 33 students accompanied by faculty members Dr. Ajay Jamnani, Prof. Shrirang Deshpande, and Prof. Goutami Maganur participated in this academic and cultural immersion. The tour was coordinated by Quest Tours, Belgaum.

The tour combined academic exposure with industry visits and cultural experiences. Students visited Manipal University, Dubai, where they interacted with faculty and gained insights into global education systems and academic-industry linkages, and Envirol LLC (Grease Trap Waste Treatment Plant, Abu Dhabi), where they learned about sustainability practices and modern business operations.

The group also explored Dubai’s business and retail hubs including Meena Bazaar, Gold Souk, and Deira City, providing practical understanding of global retail strategies, customer behavior, and the role of cultural diversity in business. Cultural highlights included visits to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi, which exposed students to the significance of cultural harmony and global tourism in shaping international business environments.

Students also experienced Dubai’s iconic landmarks such as the Burj Khalifa, Dubai Frame, Creek Dhow Cruise, Desert Safari, and Ferrari World, adding to their experiential learning and understanding of how tourism and service industries contribute to economic growth.

Director Dr. Arif Shaikh emphasized that the tour enriched students’ perspectives on global business practices, service excellence, and cross-cultural management, aligning with KLS IMER’s vision of creating industry-ready management professionals. Shri R. S. Mutalik, Chairman-Governing Council, KLS IMER, expressed satisfaction at the successful conduct of the tour and congratulated the faculty and students for making the most of this international learning opportunity.

The international exposure marked a significant step in blending classroom learning with real-world global experiences, enabling students to connect theory with practice in diverse business environments.