About

Ameeraga Thamiz Mandram (ATM), is the premium Tamil community Association in Dubai, U.A.E. operating for the past 10 years. ATM is a non-profit voluntary body which promotes the use of Tamil Language in Computers among Tamilians in the UAE, and has conducted several cultural and literary programs showcasing various cultural talents of Tamil community, both by visiting artistes from India as well as by promoting local talents in U.A.E.  Till 2007 Ameeraga Thamiz Mandram was called as ‘UAE Tamil Netters Association’.

ATM has a membership of more than 250 highly motivated individuals driven towards fulfilling our ambitions and aspirations in the betterment of Tamil speaking public. Most of our members are highly qualified professionals, which gives us an edge in carrying out our tasks in a systematic and professional manner.

The activities of ATM are multi dimensional in the fields of culture, music, drama, Tamil literature and poetic interests, in the form of public programs and web based activities.

Cultural Activities & Books released

     Every year ATM celebrates annual day in which their Annual digest magazine will be released and distributed free along with Tamil Software CDs.

     So far ATM has released Nine annual digest magazines which were highly appreciated by the Tamil scholars, film directors and other well-known people from all over the world.

     ATM celebrated the first year anniversary in a very simple manner at Indian Sports Club.

     Released ‘Silambu Madalkal’, a great book on Chilappathikaaram written by Mr. Elangovan of Madras which gives an in-depth knowledge about the ancient Tamil literature.  

     Released ‘Pasura Madal’ an e-book by the Germany living Bio-Chemist, Mr. Kannan which is a delight for the readers.

     Second year annual day celebration: Released a collection of literary works ‘Arulatchi Alaikirathu’ by Mr. Singai Krishnan, a Tamil scholar living in Singapore.

     ATM member Mr. Kasali’s short story collection ‘Avalukendru Oru Manam’ was released by film director Mr. Cheran and on the same stage organised Music Director Chandrabose’s light music.

     Third year annual day celebration in 2003: The chief guest was Mr. Nasser, the well-known film actor and director. Also released a book “Iruvar” written by Tamil Sify.Com  Mr.Venkatesh who had also participated in the function.

     ATM honoured Mr. Arivumathi, a great poet from Tamil Nadu.  Mr.Arivumathi has given a literary discourse in that function that was attended by more than 300 families. Also release his collection of short stories ‘Velai Thee’

     Forth year annual day celebration in 2004 with Mr. Yugabharathi, the well-known film lyricist cum poet as the chief guest and released his ‘Kadhal Pisase’ book.

     Opened a Tamil Library with about 1000 books of various writers in Labour Camp in Al Quoz which was inaugrated in their literary function in October 2003 in the presence of  Mr.Arivumathi and Mr. Abdul Jabbar who is one of the senior-most Broadcasters in the world. We have also released Ms. Puthia Mathavi’s book ‘Hey Ram’ in that function.

     Felicitated the world famous Tamil broadcaster Mr. B.H.Abdul Hameed and Mr. Abdul Jabbar who gave a piece of knowledge on broadcasting world. Also release the book of Mr. Abdul Jabbar ‘Katru Veliyinile’.

     Played a major role in Mupperum vizaa organized by all Tamil Associations

     Fifth year annual day celebration in 2005, ATM released ‘Thedal’ a book written by well known actor director Mr. Pandiarajan who was the chief guest for the day.

     The ‘National Award’ winner in Tamil and well-known Actor & Director Mr. Cheran was the Chief Guest for our Annual Day celebration in 2007 and the evening was special because of the amazing performance of the comedy team of ‘Asaththa Povathu Yaaru’.

     In the year 2008 we organised Grand Art Festival (Kalai Vizha 2008) in which the pioneer in Radio & TV entertainment Mr.B.H Abdul Hameed conducted “Paattukku Paattu” for the first time in Dubai. The Grand Art Festival was well received by the audience as even the comedy team of ‘Asaththa Povathu Yaaru’ and the famous dance team ‘Maanada Mayilada’ gave a wonderful performance which was anchored by Actress Ms. Swarnamalya and was attended by 1600 people.

     Ninth year annual day celebration was headed by well-known Tamil Actor & Director      Mr. R. Pandiyarajan and the highlight of the evening was his magnificent Comedy Debate (Nagaichuvai Pattimandram).

     Also ATM conducted free computer workshop which was first of its kind in UAE, which included various topics like:
1.     History of Unicode
2.     Tamil’s growth in Computer Usage
3.     Installation of Tamil software and inputting Tamil in Computer
4.     What is blogging