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Love stories, but never find the time to read? Always wanted to start reading but don’t know where to begin? **A Few Good Pages** is a weekly short story circle where we slow down, read together, and have thoughtful relaxed conversations. No pressure, No prep! We meet **every Thursday** to read and discuss **one or two short stories**—quick reads that stay with you. Whether you’re a **wannabe reader** looking to get started, a **busy book lover** who wants to rebuild reading habit, or someone who enjoys **sharing perspectives on a great story**, you’ll fit right in. You don't need to prepare anything in advance - Just show up. Over the past year, we've read and discussed over **200+ short stories,** building a warm, reflective community that values attention, curiosity and consistency. Join our WhatsApp Group for updates: https://chat.whatsapp.com/IpIMc6c87W49FJIg1cRDJk?mode=hqrt2 **Cost & Membership** * First session : **Free** * Drop in : AED 30 per session * Membership options available for those who want to build a consistent reading habit. **Location** Hosted at Soul Side Wellness, 2603, The Dome Tower, Cluster N, JLT. Please update the RSVP if there's any change in your plans :-) Come for the stories, stay for the discussions!

Let's Step away from screens and step into real conversations. Register and get more details! **[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile / 971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/wa-coffee)** ​We’re hosting a **special coffee meetup** to meet new people, spark genuine connections, and share laughter in an **elegant café setting** 🌿🎶 **​Imagine this 👇** * ​A cozy evening with soft music playing in the background. * ​An elegant café atmosphere with warm lighting and stylish décor. * ​Coffee, tea, or your favorite drink in hand. * ​A room full of open-minded, amazing people ready to connect. It’s about **meeting new friends**, enjoying great vibes, and discovering the magic of spontaneous connection. Register and get more details! **[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile / 971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/wa-coffee)** ​Because sometimes, all it takes is a cup of coffee to turn strangers into friends. 💫 **​✨ Expect the unexpected:** * ​Fun conversation starters that keep things flowing. * ​Stories from people you never imagined you’d meet. * ​Surprising laughter that carries long after the night is over. ​So grab your favorite drink, take a seat, and let the conversations flow. **Registration** ✅ RSVP on Meetup. ✅ [Join WhatsApp group (+971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/wa-coffee) *Just like any event, slots are limited. RSVP and complete your registration at the earliest.* Happy Coffee 😊

Every week we meet for business referral networking and we train each other to present our own business. You train more than 25 business owners to sell your products to their contact sphere, not for leads, but for qualified and verified referrals. Venue fee 120AED You present your business with Specific ASK, all other members are searching and refereeing YOU - as simple as that!!! The best fit for following sectors: Auto - Garage, trade, tires, spare parts F&B - restaurant, bakery, catering Healthcare - dentists, general clinics, pharma

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**[Manaslu Circuit Trek](https://www.treknepalhimalayas.com/trip/manaslu-circuit-trek/)**[ ](https://www.treknepalhimalayas.com/trip/manaslu-circuit-trek/)is a raw Himalayan adventure that circles Nepal’s eighth-highest peak, offering quieter trails than the popular Everest and Annapurna routes. The journey from the lush Budhi Gandaki Valley rises through terraced hillsides, rhododendron forests, and Tibetan-style villages before cresting the dramatic 5,106-meter **[Larkya La pass.](https://www.treknepalhimalayas.com/larke-pass/)** Along the way, you experience vivid cultural exchanges, glacier views, and chances to spot blue sheep soaring at high altitudes. Trip Highlights ## Highlights of [Manaslu Circuit Trek](https://www.treknepalhimalayas.com/trip/manaslu-circuit-trek/) * **Suspension-Bridge Thrills over the Budhi Gandaki**: steel spans vaulting rainforest gorges and turquoise rapids, delivering dramatic first-week vistas and seamless village links. * **Authentic Nubri Culture**: Water-driven prayer wheels in Namrung, crimson Ribung Gompa in Lho, and yak-herding families greeting trekkers beside kilometer-long mani walls. * **Syala’s 360° Sunrise Arena (3,480 m**): Manaslu, Himal Chuli, and Ngadi Chuli blaze pink in one sweep of the eye, widely considered the circuit’s finest panorama. * **High-Value Acclimatisation Excursions:** Pungyen Gompa (4,000 m) beneath Manaslu’s south face and glacier-fed Birendra Lake offer textbook “climb high, sleep low” conditioning amid superb scenery. * **Frontier Life in Samdo (3,865 m):** last permanent hamlet before Tibet, famous for yak caravans, salt-for-barley trade lore, and commanding views of Samdo Peak. * **The trek’s ultimate achievement is Larkya La Summit Crossing (5,106 m)**: Pre-dawn snowfield ascent to a prayer-flag col revealing Cheo Himal, Himlung Himal, and distant Annapurnas. * **Epic Descent to Bimtang (3,590 m)**: One-day transition from glacial desert past Ponkar Lake to rhododendron forest and yak pastures, rewarding lungs with thicker air and trekkers with verdant sanctuary.

Let's Step away from screens and step into real conversations. Register and get more details! **[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile / 971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/wa-coffee)** ​We’re hosting a **special coffee meetup** to meet new people, spark genuine connections, and share laughter in an **elegant café setting** 🌿🎶 **​Imagine this 👇** * ​A cozy evening with soft music playing in the background. * ​An elegant café atmosphere with warm lighting and stylish décor. * ​Coffee, tea, or your favorite drink in hand. * ​A room full of open-minded, amazing people ready to connect. It’s about **meeting new friends**, enjoying great vibes, and discovering the magic of spontaneous connection. Register and get more details! **[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile / 971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/wa-coffee)** ​Because sometimes, all it takes is a cup of coffee to turn strangers into friends. 💫 **​✨ Expect the unexpected:** * ​Fun conversation starters that keep things flowing. * ​Stories from people you never imagined you’d meet. * ​Surprising laughter that carries long after the night is over. ​So grab your favorite drink, take a seat, and let the conversations flow. **Registration** ✅ RSVP on Meetup. ✅ [Join WhatsApp group (+971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/wa-coffee) *Just like any event, slots are limited. RSVP and complete your registration at the earliest.* Happy Coffee 😊

🎯 A Comprehensive Forex Master Class 👨‍🎓 Become a Confident Trader in Just 3 Hours 💡 What You’ll Learn ✅ Forex Trading Fundamentals ✅ How to Read & Analyze Market Trends ✅ Proven Risk Management Techniques ✅ Portfolio Diversification Strategies ✅ Step-by-Step Execution of Profitable Trades 📢 Why You Should Attend 💼 Perfect for beginners & aspiring traders 📚 Learn from experienced mentors 🔑 Build real confidence & trading independence 🧠 Practical sessions that empower smart decision-making 🕴️ Transition from hesitant to confident trader 🔍 Session Details 💰 Fee: USD 100/- (Includes 1-Year Mentorship Support) 📅 Every Thursday ⏰ Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM 📍 Location: Burjuman Center, Dubai 📞 Contact: +971 52 126 0991 📌 Seats are Limited – Reserve Now! ⛔ Note: This Master Class is exclusively for individuals who have attended our Sunday Free Sessions and have begun practicing on a Demo Account. New participants are encouraged to first join our Free Sunday Session to gain foundational knowledge. Eligibility will be determined based on your engagement and progress. ✨ Your Trading Journey Starts Here! 🗓️ Session Breakdown: ⏰ 7:00 – 8:00 PM: Presentation 💻 8:00 – 9:00 PM: Guided Demo Practice 📈 9:00 –10:00 PM: Live Real Trading 📝 Please Bring: Pen & Notepad – Be ready to note down key strategies and insights. Thank you, and keep growing with us! Team B2C Institute 📚📊🚀💰

You don’t need more ideas. You need the right space to start. ✍️ Introducing **The Writers’ Room by Primexar** — a focused writing experience designed to help you turn your ideas into real progress. 📚 Share your idea 🗣️ Get real feedback ✍️ Sit down and actually write No distractions. Just momentum. ✨ **Be part of our first session — April 24th** 🚨 Limited spots 60 AED Early Bird 85 AED General Admission * **This is a paid event. Payment is required to confirm your spot. You will receive the payment link after RSVP** * **This is not a teaching workshop. It’s a guided writing space with feedback and support.**

Love stories, but never find the time to read? Always wanted to start reading but don’t know where to begin? **A Few Good Pages** is a weekly short story circle where we slow down, read together, and have thoughtful relaxed discussions. No pressure, No prep! We meet **every Saturday** to read and discuss **one or two short stories**—quick reads that stay with you. Whether you’re a **wannabe reader** looking to get started, a **busy book lover** who wants to rebuild reading habit, or someone who enjoys **sharing perspectives on a great story**, you’ll fit right in. You don't need to prepare anything in advance - Just show up. Over the past year, we've read and discussed over **200+ short stories,** building a warm, reflective community that values attention, curiosity and consistency. Join our WhatsApp Group for updates: https://chat.whatsapp.com/IpIMc6c87W49FJIg1cRDJk?mode=hqrt2 **Cost & Membership** * First session : **Free** * Drop in : AED 30 per session * Membership options available for those who want to build a consistent reading habit. **Location** Location : L'eto Cafe, 1st floor, Mall of Emirates (D7 is the closest parking Entrance) Please update the RSVP if there's any change in your plans :-) Come for the stories, stay for the discussions!

This meetup is open to all levels of experience - there is no requirement to be a finance professional or investor to attend. There is no preparation needed prior to attending the session. Thanks for joining the Money Minds meetup group. If you would like to be the first to know whenever a new event is announced, please join our whatsapp group using the link; [https://chat.whatsapp.com/DPbMfZndPooGHSxFCLCKHg](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DPbMfZndPooGHSxFCLCKHg) Hi, my name is Karan. I am the co-founder of the Money Minds community. When I started investing, I didn't have any help. I've learned how to navigate markets by making a lot of mistakes and I still have a lot to learn. I believe that investing cannot be taught but it can be learned. My intention behind these Practical Investing Discussions is to cultivate a space where people **ask questions, share practical knowledge** and hopefully **learn vicariously**. Inspired by Charlie Munger’s wisdom, \*"The best thing a human being can do is to help another human being know more" \*our event fosters a spirit of knowledge-sharing and mutual growth. Expect engaging discussions, fresh perspectives, and opportunities to forge meaningful connections with fellow Money Minds members.

This month, we’re using Worst Idea Ever by Jane Fallon as a starting point, but the focus is on the conversation, not the book. Reading is completely optional. 🗓 Date: Saturday, 25th April 2026 🕚 Time: 11:00 AM 💭 Conversation Themes: - Real friendship vs the version we perform online - Do we ever truly know our closest friends? - Jealousy between friends, normal or toxic? This is a space for open, honest discussion around friendship, perception, and the complexities of relationships. Expect thoughtful questions, different perspectives, and meaningful exchanges. Come whether you’ve read the book, heard about it, or are simply interested in the topic. The value is in the conversation and the people around the table.

Join us for a relaxed and thoughtful Sunday morning at Bookends as we dive into a modern classic: 📖 The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho 🗓 Sunday, 26 April 🕚 11:00 AM 📍 Bookends, Dubai Silicon Oasis In this session, we’ll follow Santiago’s journey across deserts and dreams, and explore themes of purpose, destiny, and listening to your heart. Whether it’s your first time reading The Alchemist or a revisit, there’s always something new to uncover. ✨ Expect a friendly and open discussion, no pressure, just good conversation, fresh perspectives, and a shared love of books.

## Details Join our [WhatsApp Group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/L1pC0svZ8iI0AXtmK16dxU?mode=ac_t) to stay updated with the event details. Hey folks, Dubai Youth Connect (DYC) is a group that aims to provide a safe and friendly environment for Dubai residents to meet and socialize. DYC Book Club is a space for people who want to start or restart reading and just need a little push or accountability—without the pressure of committing to a single book. Feel free to bring any book, read a few pages at the venue, and share your takeaways during the discussion. The idea is to welcome all genres and ideas. I would appreciate it if you could RSVP if you’re attending this event, as there is an attendee limit. Looking forward to seeing y’all. Feel free to DM me if you have any doubts, and feel free to join our [WhatsApp group ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/L1pC0svZ8iI0AXtmK16dxU?mode=ac_t)

Welcome, readers! Our April read is **_Martyr!_ by Kaveh Akbar.** The story follows a young Iranian American poet grappling with grief, addiction, and the aching question of what makes a life meaningful. Drawn into an unexpected friendship with a terminally ill artist, he begins to confront faith, love, and the seduction of self-destruction. Lyrical, darkly funny, and emotionally piercing, the novel wrestles with beauty and despair in equal measure. It’s a story about longing—to be seen, to be forgiven, and to matter. Looking forward to discussing with everyone! We will meet at Zaftig Brewing Co in their event room in the back. We are welcome to bring in our own food, but **drinks must be purchased at the bar.** Happy reading! 📖

[The Kind Exchange](https://www.facebook.com/events/3087825058070662/) A gathering to share, swap, and connect with like-minded people who care about plant-based living, sustainability, and mindful choices. This is more than a swap — it’s a space to circulate what we already have and meet others in the community. Bring any of the following to share: * **Vegan-related books** (cookbooks, sustainability, mindful living, etc.) * **Plants or cuttings** (optional) Swap for something new-to-you from others. *The more you bring, the more there is to exchange!* Please RSVP so we can plan accordingly- [https://form.jotform.com/260975490897073](https://form.jotform.com/260975490897073?utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e0_tv4&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExVGxJeFRub0FQNmhUcmF3VnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4u9YhVWcSkITKfEn_NajeEUIyxFrXbcaG0HjFHoQn-MCxKlhGlUpFAnsMIzw_aem_vo9QISntFpTtGskmWaVEkQ) Unclaimed books/plants at the end of the event will be donated.

Join us for our April Book Club gathering where we will come together to discuss *[Stop Me if You've Heard This One](https://www.kristenarnettwriter.com/stopmeifyouveheardthisone)* by [Kristen Arnett](https://www.kristenarnettwriter.com/about) in a safe and welcoming environment. Make new friends who share your passion for books and connect with fellow LGBTQ book enthusiasts.

This month we’ll be reading Assassin’s Apprentice by Robin Hobb. Feel free to come even if you don’t finish the book!

Posting this early because seemingly all Sundays in May are holidays or busy! I picked a shorter thriller that's hopefully a fast read/listen. [Columbus library link to book](https://cml.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C3458940) Location: Grandview Cafe, *1455 W. 3rd Ave*, Columbus, OH 43212 [Menu](https://www.grandviewcafe.com/menu) Book summary: Daniel leads a rich life in the university town of Athens, Georgia. He's got a couple close friends, a steady paycheck working for a regional airline, and of course, for a few glorious days each Fall, college football tailgates. He considers himself to be a mostly lucky guy -- despite the fact that he's suffered from a debilitating disease since he was a small child, one that has left him unable to speak or to move without a wheelchair. Largely confined to his home, Daniel spends the hours he's not online communicating with irate air travelers observing his neighborhood from his front porch. One young woman passes by so frequently that spotting her out the window has almost become part of his daily routine. Until the day he's almost sure he sees her being kidnapped.

Let’s meet and share our thoughts about Carson McCullers’ novella, The Ballad of The Sad Café.