VisionPlus India

Siraj Bolar, Editor-in-Chief of the VisionPlus magazine speaks to Kavita from the editorial team on the VisionPlus EXPO happening in Dubai T he second edition of the VisionPlus EXPO is all set to open its doors to visitors on October 19 in Dubai. As the countdown catches pace, we get candid with Siraj Bolar, Editor-in-chief, VisionPlus magazine to get a glimpse into his vision for the grand event, his expectations from the second edition and of course his insights into the trends of the Indian optical industry. Kavita Shahani (KS): So, Mr. Siraj Bolar, tell us your thoughts about the second edition of the VisionPlus EXPO. Siraj Bolar (SB): Well, I think the VisionPlus EXPO is a new beginning especially now as the world recovers from the pandemic slow- down. I think this event makes a big difference to the optical business globally. The reason for this mainly is its destination — Dubai, which is recognised as the most happening destination as a business and tourist centre for travellers from across the world. Needless to say, Dubai has a one-of-its-kind infrastructure and hospitality facility which is a big advantage for visitors. An added advantage is the fact that Dubai is almost like a home-away-from-home for Indians - the local conditions are favourable making it easy for them to take advantage of. KS: That's an interesting point of view. The first edition of the EXPO was a grand success - from participation of global brands to the enriching knowledge sharing GEARING UPFOR INDIAKA APNA DUBAI 1 9 - 2 0 - 2 1 O C T O B E R 2 0 2 2 26 VISION PLUS INDIA EDITION IN CONVERSATION