Markaz Knowledge City
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Knowledge City | |
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| Markaz Knowledge City | |
| Nickname: MKC | |
| Country | India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Kozhikode |
| Founded | 24 December 2012 |
| in | Kaithapoyil near Thamarassery, Kozhikode Kerala, India |
| Founded by | Taj-ul Ulama Sayyid Abdurrahman Albukhari |
| Zones | List
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| Government | |
| • Body | Markazu Ssaqafathi Ssunniyya |
| • Founder and Patron | Sheikh Aboobacker Ahmed |
| • MD | എ.പി. അബ്ദുൽ ഹകീം അസ്ഹരി |
| • CEO | Dr. Abdul Salam[1] |
| • COO | E.V Abdul Rahman |
| Website | mkconline |
Markaz Knowledge City is a city project of Markaz[2] in Kozhikode, Kerala.[3][4] The foundation stone for the project was laid by President of the Samastha Kerala Sunni Jamiyyathul Ulama, Taj-ul Ulama Sayyid Abdurrahman Albukhari[5] on 24 December 2012. The project cost is estimated at $10 million.
Location
It is located at National Highway 766 (India).
Economy
Markaz Knowledge City houses a hotel and convention center, a shopping mall, and the Cyboland I T Park.
Health care
Markaz Unani Medical College and Hospital is located in the city.[6][7][8]
Education
Markaz Law College is located at Markaz main campus. The college is affiliated with the University of Calicut[9] and is recognized by the Bar Council of India.[10]
Other educational institutions include
- Institute of Technology
- School of Science, Commerce and Law
- School of Business Management
- Markaz International School
- Markaz Special School
Transportation
Knowledge City connects to other parts of India through Calicut city on the west and Thamarassery town on the east. National highway No.66 passes through Kozhikode and the northern stretch connects to Goa and Mumbai. The southern stretch connects to Cochin and Trivandrum. The eastern National Highway No.54 going through Adivaram connects to Kalpetta, Mysore and Bangalore. The nearest airports are at Kannur and Kozhikode. The nearest railway station is at Kozhikode.
See also
References
- ^ "'Muslims must pool talent for Ummah'". Arab News. 12 November 2014. Retrieved 21 May 2016.
- ^ generator, metatags (12 December 2015). "Markaz Knowledge City". Markaz. Retrieved 21 May 2016.
- ^ "Knowledge city project promises attractive returns to expatriates". Arab News. 18 May 2013. Retrieved 21 May 2016.
- ^ "Markaz knowledge city: Construction works to start soon | TwoCircles.net". twocircles.net. Retrieved 21 May 2016.
- ^ "Markaz Knowledge City Site Launching Ceremony ~ Islamic Photo Bank". pickyourphoto.blogspot.in. Retrieved 21 May 2016.
- ^ "First Unani College in Kerala". www.milligazette.com. Retrieved 21 May 2016.
- ^ "Markaz Unani". markazunanimedicalcollege.org. Retrieved 21 May 2016.
- ^ "LIST OF INSTITUTIONS". Archived from the original on 26 June 2016.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "List of Affiliated Colleges under University of Calicut" (PDF).
- ^ "Markaz Law college to be opened on Saturday". The Hindu. 10 October 2014. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 6 May 2016.